We were on a trip to Niagara Falls and was given a recommendation from a friend, so we gave it a try. Don't stop on if you're in a hurry if you want some lunch, but if you want to grab a quick dessert, definitely worth it. It may be deceiving on the outside with limited parking, but if you can find a spot, get out and relax. As we entered, we were greeted and seated Immediately. A quaint little place with a casual bar, already filled with patrons enjoying a cold one on a hot summer day. The coffee and sandwiches were delicious. You would think a grilled cheese sandwich can only be made one way. But the cheese and the bread with tomatoes was scrumptious. A simple hot chocolate was also a delicacy, worth the order. The best part of it, that's not the end of the experience. As we enjoyed our lunch, they kept on bringing out pastries and pies out to the front counter. Each one looking better than the next. We decided to take the peach cobbler to go. So that evening for dessert and next morning for breakfast. They really hit the spot! So for a place not on the tourist routes, make a detour and grab a dessert. It's worth the trip! read more

The Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe - Desserts right out of the oven! - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, Ontario

Small little bakery but tons of great goodies! It can get busy so tip: call ahead to reserve. Tried: -cheddar chive scone and wasn't dry at all -apple roll- more like apple taco but so good - sweet potato buns- soft but nothing special They also had some frozen pies so you can have a quick meal at home too. Definitely check this place out if you're going to niagara falls! read more

With the great reviews, we wanted to end our day with a sweet treat here! CHERRY BLUEBERRY PIE (3/5)- we HAD to try at least one pie slice since it looks like that's what they're known for. Generous slice, the filling was great, the crust was a traditional crumbly pie crust. I'm generally not a pie fan thought...so this wasn't life changing BASQUE CHEESECAKE (3.5/5) - the cashier said this was the staff favourite. Nice combo of the burnt caramelized exterior with the rich dense cheesecake paired with the cortado, caramel, and refreshing peaches that were in season! read more

The Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe - Basque cheesecake (4/5) & Cherry blueberry pie (3/5) with a cortado - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, Ontario

Stopped by for late lunch with my son after playing in hockey tournament.They did not have the focaccia pizza that was on the menu that my son wanted and did not have any pies left. The food that we had was decent but you simply can't have a place called pie plate on not have any pies. That's inexcusable. read more

Amazing pies! I ordered the in season pie which is currently apple and the whole family enjoyed it. Make sure you order in advance as you most likely will not get to pick up one through walk in. read more

I have to say since the new owners of the new Pie Plate are nowhere near as accommodating as the previous owners. Price increases on their pies and tarts are understandable but not when they produce smaller product. I could have gone into great details about my latest experience but I don't want this to be a complaint fest. Great memories of the Pie Plate but I don't think I'll be returning when our business there is not appreciated as it once was with the original owners read more

Fresh peach pie. Fresh peach pie! We came from afar for the fabled fresh peach pie and it didn't disappoint. It was still warm from the oven (and thus slightly runny) but oh so delicious: a flaky crust with crisp and crunchy crimps, with a glorious Niagara peach filling -- just the right texture and full of fragrant peach flavour. The pies are pricey ($30) but well worth it and the service is great, with a few tables to enjoy the pie and watch the baking process. read more

The Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe - Fresh peach pie - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, Ontario

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We ate here a couple days in a row because the food was so good! I loved the pizza slices and the crust was like biting into a cloud, you'll see. We also had the smoked salmon sandwich which was on fresh baked baguettes. Even the coffee is top notch too. You will not be disappointed with anything you get here. The staff is also so kind and accommodating. Can't wait to go back! read more

The Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe - Smoked salmon - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, Ontario

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Wasn't impressed. I came here about ten years ago when I was still in the house. Now it's become all bougie. There was flies in the pie case! No pizzas anymore. No menu, terrible signage. Seemed as if we were an inconvenience to the employee/possibly owner. My pie wasn't even served warm. Food was good but wouldn't come back again. read more

A cute little bakery in Virgil, near Niagara-On-The-Lake. With outdoor patio seating and a small indoor dining area. Most people get their treats to go. It's a busy spot and fresh baked goods sell out quickly. So go early or call ahead to pre-order your desired items. On my first visit, their famous Apple rolls were sold out. But we got to try their beautiful fruit tarts, muffin, pie and pecan butter tart! read more

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Food, service, and coffee is absolutely top notch! But blimey, please fix the AirCon!!! On a hot day, there isn't enough shade outside except for one measly umbrella that is insufficient. Inside must be hot because of the baking and/or low output of conditioned air. We love your products and attitude, but the old facility at least had a covered porch that allowed some shade and airflow! One star off for the uncomfortable heat... read more

The most famous product they have here is peach pie which uses fresh peaches, so it's available only during the summer when Ontario peaches are in season. It's definitely very very good, along with their peach tarts. Additionally we tried their breakfast bun which is a bun baked with a sunny side egg, bacon, and cheese - sooo good! The service is excellent and friendly, the ambiance needs work. However we will definitely come back for again in the future just for their heavenly peach pie! read more

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Best coffee in town Great book selection as well Dutch winded nope owned and operated. That's a win win win in my cats book Y'all got this Have a good day. read more

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The best pies I've ever had. The price is high but it doesn't stop me from going to get more whenever I'm in the area because they use too quality, fresh ingredients. The people are friendly and the ambiance is so beautiful and quaint. read more

Great pastries. We tried the lemon meringue pie. The lemon curd was stellar and soft, and the meringue was a great consistency. The standout was really the pie crust - crisp, flaky, buttery; perfect. The only thing was the curd ate pretty sweet. read more

The Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, Ontario

We first visited the Pie Plate on our maiden tourist trip to Niagara Falls and I've been dreaming about going back! Two years on as residence, we've come back ferrying our tourist friends, and it has lived up to all the amazing things I've remembered it to be. The blue cheese pear pizza is worth writing home about and the steak cheese sandwich also divine, but I'll always go for the pizza again! Make sure you save yourself some room for the desserts as well or take one home with you. Lovely food, real charm of a place with top notch customer service - high on my list of favourite places. Skip the crap around Niagara Falls, visit the Pie Plate, and Niagara-on-the-Lake. read more

The Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe - Blue Pear Pizza and a Spiked Cider - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, Ontario

A nice brunch place to escape all the touristy things. We got the queen boot thin crust pizza which was so yummy. They also had a yummy breakfast sandwich with all the works and a tomato aioli. The ambiance is really warm and inviting and the staff are helpful and friendly. They are happy and willing to sub out any meat in the food and make great recommendations. There is also a specials board with daily chef made items. Also, there is a hugeee selection of sweets and pies. Definitely recommend !!! read more

The Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe - Inside - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, Ontario

I've been here before for a casual lunch and had a positive experience. So I hope that last night's dinner was just a one-off! After ordering 2 pizzas, it took 45mins...almost an hour to get our dinner. It's not as if the small cafe/restaurant was bustling or anything. The waitress did apologise and said, "everything was made from scratch", but 45mins, really? Italian stone oven pizzas take 90s to cook, so not sure how to account for the rest of the time. Menu is also a bit limited. And they wouldn't make 2 different halves on 1 pizza, despite pizzas being the same price and very similar in toppings! I found this weird. When the food finally arrived, I was drunk, and food was fine, but not really worth the wait. read more

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Love love love. We stayed at the air bnb (HIGHLY recommend) and ate lunch here the one day. Food was made fresh to order and delicious. Pear and blue pizza and fish tacos. Atmosphere is warm, friendly and homey. You can tell locals live this place. read more

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This is my third time here, or attempt to try this bakery as every time I come it's too late and they are closed. We ordered a slice grape pie. I find it a bit too sour. It's a very relaxing cafe overall. I felt like I am at the cottage again! read more

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If I could give this place a zero I would, totally unprofessional. My friends and I are celebrating a birthday in Niagara on the Lake and we were in need of a birthday cake for a Sunday afternoon. After back and fourth messages with the bakery, we were told that they needed 48 hours prior to pick up and that the deadline to order was 3pm. Numerous calls were made to the bakery on the Friday before, a voice mail was left, more phone calls were made, that nobody responded to or bothered to call back. When they finally did call back, around 1.30p (before the deadline they gave us) we tried to order and they said NO. The baker apparently already made the batter for the weekend and it was too late. I don't think it is unreasonable to ask you to fulfill an order that we attempted to make well before the deadline and being told NO even though it wasn't 3pm yet. Terribly unprofessional. read more

My order: pear pizza Pros + Outside patio: it was serene and calming. Great for appreciating a warm summer day. + Service: friendly. The waitress tended to us often. Unfortunately it seemed as though they were short staffed (one waitress, helping everyone in the cafe). + Ample Parking + Tasty food Cons - Menu: it would've been nice to have a larger variety to choose from Definitely a gem in Niagara on the Lake. I'd come back in a heartbeat :) read more

We've tried this a couple of times. First time the apple crisp was terrible. Not sure how you spoil apple crisp/ Second time we got food poisoning from cheese cake or cheese cake tarts. Can't recall. Anyway haven't tried it a third time but I know people who do like it. read more

Best Pizza ever! Specially the "Blue Pear" my favorite. And as Mexican, their Tacos are amazing, and using an actual corn tortilla. The lighting during the night just invites you to have a nice meal/dinner or a simple coffee & chat. It really worth the 1.5hr drive from Toronto to have a nice dinner with the family. And I can only compliment the staff, Always so welcoming and with a smile. read more

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This place is overhyped and overpriced. Maybe it's because it is touristy but the portions were extremely small given the prices. Ordered: Sweet Potato Wedges ($8) - this was just some typical sweet potato wedges but I was so shocked how small the portion was. There were only a few pieces. Fish Tacos ($11) - this was pretty standard. Blue Pear pizza ($22) - I liked the pizza but it wasn't anything amazing. Overall: I would rather eat elsewhere when I'm in the area next time. read more

If you are ever in Niagara-on-the-Lake, you need to check out this place. It is such a quaint place to go to for lunch. Though the place is small and busy, the wait staff were more than flexible and organized to deal with the volume of people. I came here with some other friends who had a young baby and since he couldn't wait inside, the waitress was very accommodating to call us as we sat outside on their porch when a larger table became free. While waiting outside, there was a couple who left and told us it was worth the wait. They were right, we loved the food from the wood grilled thin crust pizza, grilled sandwiches and fresh mixed green salad. The waitress did put in the wrong order for our pizza but as soon as she realized her own mistake when she brought it out, she took it off our bill and said it was on the house! That's top notch service! read more

The Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe - Pizza and fresh salad - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, Ontario

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Absolutely lovely cafe. We stopped for an a la carte breakfast both days of our trip to NOTL. The quiche and morning buns were excellent! They even have everything you'd need for a picnic by the lake. Super sweet place! read more

The Pie Plate was recommended to us at one of the wineries because we wanted to go somewhere we hadn't been before. It was just okay. The place was very small. In fact, they had you order when you came in and then sat you when a table opened up - which I was okay with in terms of efficiency but you lose some of the opportunity to see what other people are eating and how it looks. I had a flatbread style pizza with prosciutto, a rich cheese (gorgonzola?), walnuts and onions. I thought it was very good, though I admit that it got overwhelming after a while. The three people I was with all had a sandwhich based on ham and honey. The bread was nice and crispy and the bite I had was great. At first, all of them really liked the sandwich but by the half-way point they (to a person) thought it was overwhelming. So, it seems like that sandwich may need a little something to balance the profile out. Service was good in general, but we did have some trouble finding someone when we were done eating to cash out. We didn't have room but the dessert case looked delicious! read more

The Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe - The ham and honey panini got overwhelming after a while. - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, Ontario

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Too good for words. Situated in an old home, the atmosphere is comfortable and warm. Probably can't accommodate a large party since the space is fairly small and seems to cater more to smaller groups/dates. Although service was just okay, food was absolutely delicious! No fancy ingredients but good quality and great taste. Came on a late Saturday afternoon and ordered: Chicken & Mushroom Meat Pie ($9) - Comes with a side salad which was unexpectedly amazing. Perfectly dressed and really fresh. The pie did not disappoint either. Crust was nice and flaky. We were tempted to order another. The Blue Pear Pizza ($15) - This was my absolute favourite. Mozzarella, pear, walnuts, blue cheese and prosciutto made for a wonderful combination. One of the best thin crust pizzas I've ever had. I still think about it every now and then. Definitely a must-try! Niagara Apple with Walnut Sage Peste Pizza ($16) - this was a seasonal item that I highly enjoyed as well but couldn't quite beat The Blue Pear (don't think anything else can). It's less sweet in comparison and the apples add a nice texture. Make sure to pick up some goodies at the bakery on the way out. The apple rhubarb pie is a little too sweet for me but I highly recommend the butter tart and pumpkin pie. It's nowhere near the Falls but completely worth the drive out if you're spending a weekend or doing a day trip of some sort in Niagara. Definitely returning to this hidden gem the first chance I get. read more

The Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe - Blue Pear Pizza ($15) & Niagara Apple with Walnut Sage Peste ($16) - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, Ontario

Best tasting pizza I've ever had! Get the pizza. Seriously. If you're hungry you could probably eat one pizza yourself. So if you're with a friend, I'd suggest ordering one pizza and something else. Their sandwiches were okay. The entire bread (not just the outside crust) was a bit too hard/crusty/crispy for me. A lot of the reviews mention how good the sandwiches were so maybe they were having an off day with them. The table beside us had one of their quiche and it looked delicious! We also got a slice of their famous peach pies and butter tarts to go. We actually forgot we had gotten these and ate them 8 hours later and it still tasted good. The service was decent considering how busy they were during the lunch hour. If you're planning a trip to Niagara, I highly recommend stopping by this place for lunch or even just grabbing something to go. read more

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While vacationing in the Niagara region, we (my wife and I) stumbled upon this place strictly by accident. We weren't looking for the typical touristy type of fare.....this HIT THE SPOT ! What a GEM!!! We feel so fortunate to have found this place. We were really pleased that we chose not to eat in downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake, at one of the overprice, under quality joints down on the main drag. First off, it's in a huge old house. It's not the nicest place in the world, so if you're looking for 5 star dining, best you move along. We chose to sit outside on the porch, which is kinda cramped and small. It's almost like sitting on your own porch at home !! However, it's quaint, cute and wonderful !! Our waiter was amazing...he was knowledgable about the food, quick with service and friendly. The food -- was ... well..... special. I had a steak sandwich...probably the best steak sandwich I've ever had. The bun was perfect (home made). The steak had a unique, light, flavor. It was tasty and wonderful, and it was big enough to take home 1/2. My wife had a quiche that she loved. She had a salad that looked like something off of a great tv cooking show. We decided to get some baked goods to take back to where we were staying. My wife overdid it of course. She bought a piece of Coconut Cream, Banana Cream, Chocolate Cream, and cherry pies, along with a scone and some shortbread cookies. I thought she overdid it just a bit. I was so greatful she did that. THOSE PIES WERE AMAZING. That was one of the best pieces of Coconut Cream I've ever tasted, as well as the Chocolate. These folks know how to make a pie !!!! Plus, they are just tiny pies (not just a typical piece) and you get a huge hunk. I wish they had one here in Michigan, I'd be down there 3 times a week. All I can say is - I RARELY give 5 stars. This place is a DEFINITE stop. DO NOT MISS GOING HERE !!!! It is A-1. By the way, we didn't have the pizza - but we saw them....they look AMAZING !!!! read more

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Had a light dinner here on our Sunday night stay in the area before heading to Toronto. We were going to sit outside at first, but moved inside because it was a bit windy. The inside is quaint. Not much decoration. We were the only ones there as it was a bit late on a Sunday. My only complaint about eating inside was that the music was a bit loud. Yes, I could have asked them to turn it down since we were the only ones there, but that would have made me OLD!! ;-) We got the pierogi with onions, a bruschetta that was good but I cant quite remember what it had on it! I know there was cheese, some anchovy, and arugula. We also ordered a delicious pizza with blue cheese, prosciutto, pears, and walnuts. The pizza crust was thin and crispy and the toppings worked so well together. Our waitress told us we couldn't have any dessert because they didnt have anything left LOL! I was hoping to try some pie. After chatting with our server for a while about their pies, we said we would stop back on our way back home from Toronto to get a pie. We did indeed stop by in the morning a few days later and picked up a peach pie and a little rhubarb cream tart. The pie was still warm on my lap when I got in the car! So, I did what anyone in my position would do and grabbed a plastic fork and dug in for a few bites. Come on...you know you would have done it too!! read more

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2nd time here, both times the food was exceptional. A great place for lunch. We've tried all the pizzas, can't remember which one was the best though, they're all really good. If you want a beef or chicken pie, I'd recommend eating one fresh here, it'll be better than buying one to go and reheating at home. You won't be disappointed! Also, make sure you get your hands on the coconut cream pies - they're always the ones that sell out first. Once you try them you'll know why! read more

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Checked out this cute little spot while in Niagara On The Lake. It's a small little restaurant with a great side patio and bakery. Everything here was fresh and tasty!! They had delicious homemade meat pies and fruit pies that were sooo flaky and savoury. I'm a sucker for homemade buttery pie crust :). There were also some sandwiches and salads on the menu and a nice selection of local beer and wine. After eating the chicken pie I went over to the bakery and bought a peach and raspberry tart for the trip back to Toronto. Love this spot, if you're in the area be sure to stop by!! read more

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How can you go wrong with a restaurant that has everything homemade. My wife and I came here for a late lunch after a hike in niagara and were not disappointed. Unfortunately they were out of meat pies at the time but the savory option was amazing, the waitress who served us was even nice enough to give us two salads when she forgot which dressing we ordered. Their bakery just next to them are a little bit pricey but everything is made from scratch and you know it's worth it. Some previous reviews complained of lack of a/c, we sat at the bar right next to an a/c unit so the temp was fine. Amazing place will definitely come again when I'm down in Canadian wine country. read more

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We got sandwiches here though I had every intention of getting a pizza. The ham and cheddar with apple butter was too tempting to pass up on a chilly day. It was sooo good! I'm definitely recreating that one at home. Staff was nice. Seating is limited inside but there are tables lining the porch if you want to eat out there. We got mini chocolate cream pie but sadly threw it away after one bite. It tasted like straight up custard with no chocolate flavor to speak of. Bummer. read more

The Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe - Steak and cheese sammie - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, Ontario

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Great little spot on NOTL! When I first went to eat there it was amazing! I was so excited I bragged about it to my entire family! I guess I must've gotten a different chef that first time because I was so embarrassed when the food was subpar after I hyped the place up so much. Our pizza the second and third and fourth time around was not nearly as good as that first day. What a let down! Loved their sweets and their salad and chicken pie is so good! I hope they perfect that pizza cause they do have something special! Small space but really cozy! Great for a summer experience cause you get to sit outside (the only way to go). Staff is super friendly! Food is unique and fresh! Local farm goods! Price is a bit high but it is NOTL. Over all I would def go back, especially for those sweets! read more

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Had a nice relaxing lunch here on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon. My wife ordered the Brie and Pear sandwich and I had the Steak and Cheese. The Brie and Pear was quite nice and flavourful, however, we found the bread a tad thick and hard. My steak and cheese was very salty and did not taste like traditional steak... and not in a good way. The presentation for both sandwiches were beautiful and the service with a smile was friendly and super inviting. Our server even overheard that we would be sharing, so she pre-split our sandwiches on our plates so we each had a half of one another's. For dessert we shared the peach pie and once again, it was a tad underwhelming. Maybe it was due to the fact that our good friends really hyped up the bakery for us. We will try it again when we are in the Niagara area as our experience was really good. Just didn't meet high expectations the first time around. read more

The Pie Plate Bakery & Cafe - Signage - Bakeries Near Me - Virgil, Ontario

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Service was terrible, very slow. My wife and i split a sandwich and had two ice coffees which came to $30 dollars, totally not worth it. Sandwich was dry and very plain, ice coffee was ok but over priced. Would not recommend and will not go back, other restaurants in the area that are way better. They should probably stick to what they know best, pies. read more

I never travel to Niagara-on-the-Lake without making a pit stop at the Pie Plate. As the first reviewer noted, it's not in NOTL but very close. There is no excuse for missing it. I've purchased bakery items to go (most recently, a stunning cheddar dill scone) and dined in for lunch (wonderful soups, pizza, too). Even better - they have an apartment upstairs available for rent. Details at the Pie Plate's web site. read more