The Pie Shack

I give 5 star rating for this place.
A cozy place to enjoy and the coffee was my favorite.
The pie is delicious and it is a good idea to bring your friends here.
I love the Pie Shack!!!

What makes a pie a good pie? Why, the crust of course! The Pie Shack has got the crust just right, and the flavourful and fresh pie filling has made my mouth water. Want a slice of pie and a warm drink? This is the place to go.
I’m lucky to be able to try a bit of their pumpkin pie, which is made fresh and only available seasonally. I also picked up a strawberry rhubarb pie for a party and it was a hit. A whole pie can be purchased for $ 25. It’s only 15 minutes in the oven, and if you’re bringing it to a party it will be gone in no time.
The pie crusts are thin and buttery delicious. The crust is soft and not hard like an over-​baked cookie. The filling is not too sugary sweet and the flavour comes through strong. On top of it all, Tim the owner of The Pie shack is super friendly. I want to come back and try their savoury pies too.

I probably shouldn’t write this whilst I’m still SO angry but Unilocal just gave me the option of reviewing straight from my app (thanks Unilocal!) so here it is!
I am as disappointed as I can be with a business.
I didn’t even get to eat any pie!
I called yesterday to specifically order an Apple Cinnamon pie after reading such great reviews.
This was to be the dish I was bringing to Thanksgiving dinner so extremely important & time sensitive — which is why I was SO clear with my questions.
The man I spoke to on the phone was as nice as can be, answering my questions thoroughly & assuring me that he would reserve me the pie, write my name on the box & that it would be no problem at all for me to pick it up at 8pm as they close at 9pm.
I live downtown so it takes around an hour each way to journey to the Pie Shack.
You can imagine the shock & horror (swiftly followed by rage) I felt when I arrived early, at 7.30pm, to find the store closed with a sign saying they’d shut early because they’d sold all their pies.
They sold my pie.
My ordered & reserved Thanksgiving pie.
THEY SOLD MY PIE!!!
I am furious that someone would run a business this way.
If you know you are just that popular, either state that you don’t take orders or reservations or give the customer the respect of honoring the agreement you make with them. It’s as simple as that.
I’d much rather be told «we don’t take orders, it’s a busy time of year, please come early» than face the utter horror of trekking a 2 hour+ round trip for nothing.
I will be phoning the store tomorrow to lodge a complaint but I do hope I can do it in a decent manner & not just screech «Where’s my PIE?!!» down the phone, because that wouldn’t be fun for anyone.
My advice to you? Don’t ever trust them to honour an order.
The sad part is — I still believe they must be delicious to sell out so early!

Have never been here and was so looking to hosting my friend’s baby shower here. When I initially spoke to Tim, he was so friendly and agreeable, but turned out to be as flaky as his pie crust. No more than a few days after this discussion, he then tells me he wont be able to take the party in for business purposes. Completely disappointed in lack of commitment and am now left scrambling for new venue. Thanks for nothing.

When my girlfriend and I want to escape downtown core boredom we make a trip to the beaches for a slice of pie and coffee at the Pie Shack.
The owner Tim is super-​friendly. He always greets you like an old friend, even though you can tell he struggles to remember your name.
The pies are good, no doubt. But the reason you should go to The Pie Shack is for the temporary escape. The small shop has been laid out well for comfort and entertaining. They have a bunch of board games and playing cards so you can entertain yourself. What is really unique is the décor of wooden tables and vintage furniture.
For some reason it makes me feel like I’m at a Muskoka cottage with old friends. Love visiting here.
Before you go, make sure to call ahead and ask what time Tim is keeping the store open until. On many occasions we have dropped by on our way back from eastward trips only to find the store closed early in the evening.

Ahhh the pie shack. What a cute joint. The owner is congenial, the atmosphere is spot on and the pie is good if you like your pies REALLY sweet.
The bumbleberry was so sweet that I wasn’t that big of a fan of it, however the crust on all of the pies is amazing. The strawberries and cream pie is a big seller and I can see why… it was really good. Gooey strawberries and delicious custard? Thaaat’s what I’m talking about (of course this was my husband’s pie and so I didn’t get to devour it:()
We took home a slice of apple pie and although we cooked it for a long time, the apples were still tough so that was a let down.
Overall, I’d go back for the strawberries and cream pie, the friendly service and wonderful atmosphere. But I can’t say its the greatest pie in the city.

Hey’all! Long-​time lover of all of The Pie Shack locations until recently. My time loving The Pie Shack has been spent purchasing mini potato-​spinach and chicken pies to take home. I’d never gotten a slice of the dessert pies or tried one until yesterday. I purchased a TWENTY-​FIVE dollar strawberry-​rhubarb pie. I do not want to outrightly bash The Pie Shack when I do love their pies and aura and vibe and all-​around greatness BUT charging 25 dollars for a strawberry-​rhubarb pie MADE WITH PIE FILLING, is an outrage. You are a pie place. NEVER should I go to The Pie Shack and purchase a pie that has been made with anything less than their own hands and recipes.
A jar of E.D. Smith strawberry-​rhubarb pie filling is $ 2.00 so for them to mischeviously charge $ 25.00 for something that’s been made with disgusting pie filling is SO SAD. Maybe I caught them on an off day, maybe something happened and they had to use pie filling, for the record, it WAS my first time trying their dessert pies.
SO, if you’re a baker, and you work hard to make your fillings (and could taste a canned filling from a mile away), I’d stray away from the dessert pies. But BY ALL MEANS I’d recommend this place for the mini savoury pies anyday. And besides the pie filling, the crust on ALL of the pies is to-​die-​for, and they look incredible. Always appealing on the outside, and the crust in incredible.
I just really felt the need to express my disappointed review. I am a hard-​working STUDENT, buying a $ 25 pie is a big deal. If I’m paying $ 25 for a dessert, I hope it’s great. I bought it for my pseudo-Mother’s Day and my Mother wouldn’t eat more than one bite because it was pie filling and I agreed, all I could taste is the splenda-​like acidic rhubarby sweetness. It was sad. I pray I caught them on an off day where something happened and they had to run to the grocery store.

My girlfriend and I were strolling around the area looking for a place to have some sweets, and came across The Pie Shack.
From the moment we walked in, we fell in love with this place. There’s simplicity, nostalgia, beauty in the décor.
The idea is simple: pie. Coffee/​Tea. Tables, board games.
We ordered an Apple pie, and a strawberry rhubarb slice, with coffee and tea, and while it took a while to get them warm enough, we didn’t really care, it didn’t really matter as we were entertained playing board games.
The owner, as mentioned by others, is a very personable, genuinely nice guy.
Between the beauty of the place, the simple fun of playing some cards in a chilled environment and how great the owner was, it almost feels like the food was secondary.
And it was.
For the purpose of this review I’ll say: the apple pie wasn’t that great (although this is probably a matter of palate). But the strawberry rhubarb was absolutely delicious.
Coffee was fresh, tea was tea… but again, this place gets my highest score based on the experience as a whole.
I’m craving pie. We’re going back soon to try other flavours.

OK, I’m not sure if the guy we met was Tim but he certainly was one of the nicest people I’ve come across in Toronto. EVER.
Hubby and I walked in on a snowy Saturday afternoon craving good savoury pies and we were greeted by a tall gentleman who cheerfully announced that he had just brewed a fresh pot of coffee. The shop was comfortably furnished with distressed, reclaimed furniture and we were lucky enough to score the window side love seat for our stay. We ordered a coffee, a pot of peppermint tea, chicken pot pie and a beef pie.
After being warmed up in the oven, the pies arrived with small sides of tossed mixed greens. The chicken pot pie was nice and peppery, setting itself apart from your usual «just creamy» variety. The beef pie was subtle yet flavorful in a merry mix with small potato chunks. Both pies wore a very buttery crust and I was glad to see that the fillings were not over-​loaded with gravy/​sauce.
Since the savoury pies were so good, we decided to pick up some more for our folks and asked to pack a whole strawberry cream pie to go. The shopkeeper was very grateful for our purchase (kept repeating, «very nice of you» as he was packing our order and writing baking/​warming instructions on the boxes) which is a rarity these days. Since we bought «so much» (according to the shopkeeper), he wanted to give us a discount and we settled for $ 60 for everything.
I think what makes a good dining experience is not simply food itself but the attitude of people making and serving that food. I must say, the pie shack experience was one of the nicest in my recent memory and we’ll definitely be back for more.

I hardly ever give out 5 stars but if any place deserves it, it is this.
This is one of those places that does something so simple, but does it so well and emanates with warmth and passion throughout.
From the moment we stepped through the door, the owner was incredibly welcoming and hospitable to us. I felt like he was letting us into his living room, but that it was totally natural for us to be there.
The boy and I shared a savoury (chicken pot pie) and a sweet (apple-​pear crumble) and played some board games while we waited for them to be heated up.
The taste? Delicious. The chicken pot pie had a perfectly flaky crust. And the apple-​pear crumble was very yummy. (Next time I think I’ll order a scoop of ice cream with it.)
It was a great little place to relax and grab an inexpensive lunch :) Will definitely be back!

Amazing cinnamon and apple pie, by far the best I’ve ever had in the city. Don’t forget to add ice cream! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.

If you don’t know about this place chances are you might just walk by and that would be a big mistake.
The interior is really unique and we were the only two people inside (it was Wednesday) so we were able to enjoy the afternoon eating pie.
The owner is probably the nicest guy you could imagine serving you. I didn’t ask for a receipt in the end but I’m certain he charged less for what we’ve ordered.
Since I’m a coffee lover I wished there were more flavours but it’s not a big deal. It’s called «The pie shack» after all!

It is a hidden jewel among the beach area!
Went to the beach area for a motorbike ride and decided to stop by somewhere for a treat. Saw this place on Unilocal and my buddy read pie and said «we need pies».
First time there and totally amazed by the decoration of the place. So cozy, antique, yet so comfy.
Greeted by the friendly owner, Tim. Since we were there for the first time and asked him to introduce us his creations.
My buddy got a bumble berry pie and I got the Strawberry cream pie added ice-​cream for both. Freshly made in the morning and tasted amazing. Not to mention the freshly brewed coffee and tea.
It was a great place for a retreat in the middle of the day, place to chit-​chat, or playing board games.
All that for only $ 10 per person.
Will definitely visit again!

I love the Pie Shack!!! Awesome pies. The crust is sooo good. The slices are very generous. It’s a great ambiance too. The owner is a very nice friendly guy and makes you feel very welcome. I still don’t understand how he can be so thin and make pies like that all the time. :-)

I came here on a dark and rainy night to re-​tox with Unilocal friends after our detox yoga class a few blocks away. We were happy to see the place still open: sometimes the pie shack needs to close late if they run out of stock. The décor is really something too — it’s very homey and welcoming!
I haven’t seen any reviews of lemon meringue here, but I’d come back here to try that if it were available. The other pie flavours seemed fairly regular; I had the strawberries ‘n cream with a small scoop of ice cream on the side. It was great, but I agree with Chris P that the filling was a bit scant.
$ 6 a slice seems about right when pie alone is the mainstay of the business. In this increasingly gentrified neighbourhood, I’m sure property prices are not cheap, and it’s nice to see a business like this doing well.
Also, I love animals but I felt a bit queasy when I noticed the owner’s pet dog walking around from the back where I presume the kitchen is located. I guess I prefer my pastry fluffy from butter, not dog hair ;-) Otherwise, the Pie Shack seems pretty clean.

Cozy little place in The Beaches I should have visited sooner. The Pie Shack has a rustic atmosphere, with wooden tables, comfy chairs, and little trinkets relating to nature– the best things were the cuckoo clock and the life-​sized stuffed stag (not taxidermic I swear!). It’s a small place and when I visited (a Thursday afternoon), it wasn’t very busy. I assume it’s busier at certain times or days of the week.
The owner is very hospitable and really makes you feel welcome there. His pies are delicious and while they are a bit expensive (myself being a student, $ 6 for a slice and $ 2 extra for ice cream is a bit steep), the portion is worth that of two slices and tastes delicious. I opted for a slice of cherry pie with some vanilla ice cream and it was definitely worth the $ 8. Plus, the fruit makes you feel like you’re eating something healthier, right? Other pie flavours there included: raspberry (I heard the owner say this was his favourite, I’ll have to try that next time), bumbleberry, apple cinnamon, peaches and cream, and strawberry rhubarb.
I think I’ll have to visit here on a cold fall day, and also check out the location that just opened on Annette.

I remember the first weekend they opened — there was some hype building on the twitterz. They’ve kept up the good work since then, too.
The pie is delicious, but like Chris P says — you want a little more in terms of fillings. It’s a comfortable and relaxing place to have a cup of tea and a slice while playing cards or something — and the staff/​owner/​mgr man is as attentive as possible without being annoying.
It’s pretty far out there if you’re downtown, but a good destination on a rainy weekend afternoon.
There is a really old dog that hangs outside and in. He’s REALLY old. Are pets allowed in places where food is prepared? Who cares, at least it’s not a cat.

Stopped by this charming place when I was running an errand in the area. I agree, Tim is a really nice guy, was nice chatting with him.
Bought a piece of pecan pie and bumbleberry pie. Both are great! Can’t wait to try other things next time.

I love Pie Shack! I love Pie Shack! I love Pie Shack!
Personally I am not a pie person because I ate so many bad pies. those nasty supermarket ones, the horrible pies that served in so many restaurants as desserts… all my pie nightmare!
The Strawberry and Cream pie I have at Pie Shack is so so tasty! The crust is so thin, so fluffy, so buttery… the filling is not too sweet but hmmm match perfectly with the pie and god forbid the ice cream!
What makes enjoying a piece of pie so special at Pie Shack is the owner. He is such a great host. making us feel at home, moving us to the comfy sofa… heated up our pie to perfection and make sure all our cups are never empty without asking! I feel I am in someone porch or a country home enjoying a leisure lazy afternoon .
If you do decide to drop by, please come early especially on a weekend. We were there at 3 pm or so and almost all the pies are gone! Some customers has been turned away disappointed…
I have so looking forward to come back to try the other pies they offer!
They accepts Visa and Mastercard.

10 Things I Love About Pie Shack!
1) The hours are phenomenal. 11am-​11pm every day — this alone ranks it high on my favourite places list, as you all know how I feel about cafes that close early.
2) Free, reliable wi-​fi. Stay as long as you like — no one’s gonna breathe down your neck to take over your seat, but they may ask to sit with you, and you’ll be happy to invite them over.
3) A working cuckoo clock that reminds you of the passage of time (you might lose track of said phenomenon as you settle in here — it’s really easy to!). This reminds me of my grandfather’s house, which must have had a dozen cuckoo clocks that chimed together in near harmony every hour.
4) Tim, the owner, is on my list of Top 10 Friendliest Owners in Toronto. He is so personable and welcoming, and he remembers every customer on their second visit. There are many regulars at Pie Shack, and he knows them all. He’s a great host and will come around to make sure you have everything you need and to refill your teapot of boiling water without you having to ask! Plus, we recently discovered that we went to the same high school — I never bump into high school alumni!
5) The resident dog, Campbell, is a bearded collie that hangs out by the washrooms is a lovely fixture. He’s there if you want to shower him with attention, but if you don’t like dogs you won’t even notice him. He’s like a real life Barkley from Sesame Street. The perfect pet!
6) BOARD GAMES! There’s a bunch of them stocked in the armoire by the entrance and you’re encouraged to grab one and play. Scrabble, Balderdash (I will slay you), Apples To Apples, jigsaw puzzles, checkers, chess and more. Great selection.
7) Music is basically lifted from my own iPod — it’s that much aligned with my own tastes. Plants & Animals, Beirut, Beck, Neutral Milk Hotel and more. Wonderful playlist to work from.
8) I love the décor here. I want Tim to decorate my apartment. It’s very country villa mixed with eclectic touches like whitewashed tables and driftwood chandeliers. There’s a deck of playing cards on every table and pie is served with unique vintage 14×14″ patterned cloth napkins. There’s a new seating area with a loveseat and magazines by the front window for people watching. The tables are communal and welcome conversation with neighbouring visitors.
9) Which brings me to my next point — great conversation! Every time I come here, I’m chatted up by a new person, and my facial expression doesn’t exactly invite conversation. Last time, I was challenged to a Scrabble game by players at the table next to mine, and also discussed handheld video game consoles with a 13 year old. All sorts.
10) Oh yes: PIE! Sweet, wonderful pie. You can get slices (à la mode or not) for $ 4.50 or take a whole pie to go for $ 25. I’ve done both, and the pie heats up nicely in the oven and is ideal for entertaining some pals. There’s a rotating selection of blueberry, raspberry, apple, bumbleberry, peach, rhubarb and pumpkin, plus two different meat pies to choose from. I’ve tried the peach, raspberry and apple and have to say raspberry was my favourite.
A gem in The Beach (es) that’s well worth the trek, no matter which part of town you’re visiting from!
NOTE: Take the 501 Neville Park streetcar eastbound on Queen — make sure you don’t take the one that says Victoria Park as it short turns on Kingston Road.