…and yes, next time you are craving a summer evening ice cream, go there instead.
During my “staycation” this week (which has been mostly dedicated to checking out the “live” version of “Jurassic Park” at Fringe and reorganizing the entire apartment), one of my to-dos has been to check out the new “Pie Shack” in the Beaches here in Toronto.
Finally, I’ve done it, and it was worth the wait.
The shop is located just a few streets west of Victoria Park Ave and Queen Street, and it’s one of those shops that’s hard to miss. The sign is bright green, with a big ole pie sticking out the front, precariously perched on the end of a massive faux windowsill. There’s also a “Pie Shack” branded beach cruiser (what else?) and a massive dog house on the sidewalk, as well as a giant grey shaggy dog to match.
The owner Tim was a very friendly guy and very proud to show off his new pie shop, which I’ve read before described as “funky cottage,” and I feel is apt. My wife loved the tables, which were old doors repurposed as tables with a sheet of glass laid on top. I spied a Galiano Pendant Light that I’ve seen before at MADE, so I know that Tim has good taste (and trend spotters, the long tables means that Tim is continuing the “communal dining” trend, maybe unintentionally).
When my slice of strawberry-rhubarb came, it was warm and delicious, served up with a side of (store bought) ice cream. I loved the crust, and the flavour of the pie was very rich and delicious. I would go back. The store is open late, till 10 during the week and till midnight on Thurs/Fri/Sat, which is perfect for dessert when the sun goes down.
As for suggestions for the “Pie Shack,” I’d like to see better ice cream selection… there’s an “Ed’s Real Scoop” in the beaches, and I wonder if they’d be into bartering for pies in exchange for a special pie-flavoured ice cream. If the Leslieville location can set up a deal like that with Mercury and their espresso beans, why not pie in the beaches?
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i second the yummyness of the pie shack! although, better ice cream is a great idea, it would go a long way in upping the experience.