Did you know that some people in this world would rather have a birthday pie than a birthday cake? It’s true. And a truly good slice, whether it’s butter pecan, candy bar or good old wholesome apple, is unlike anything else. A great pie has a flaky, slightly sweet crust surrounding a flavourful filling that melts in your mouth. If you don’t like a good slice of pie, chances are, you just haven’t been to one of these places.
The Rolling Pin is a new kid on the block, up at Yonge and Lawrence,that will quickly be making a name for itself, with its incredible pies and other baked goods. Key Lime pie is tart and sweet, and Chocolate Chip Cookie pie is, well, just a big slice of heaven when warmed up and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Phipps Bakery Cafe on Eglinton West is a gorgeous place to take someone for a treat, and a slice of pie would be just the thing here. With incredible options like Caramel Pecan, Lemon Mousse and classic double crust fruit pies, this place won’t let you go wrong.
Mabel’s Bakery has some truly spectacular versions of classic pies to choose from at the Roncevalles bakery. Butter Rum Pecan is out of this world, and the Sour Cherry is as cherry as it gets.
Wanda’s Pie in the Sky in Kensington Market has been making a heck of a lot of pies for a long time. If there’s a fruit pie you can imagine, chances are, Wanda’s has it. The fruit combinations are out of this world, like peaches and raspberries in the Peach Melba.