FAQ

Dying to know more? Here’s some answers to questions we get asked all the time! If your question isn’t listed, feel free to contact us for more info.

Dietary Restrictions

Dairy	We typically use dairy in our pie crusts. However, we can make your pie dairy-free upon request. Contact us for more information.
Egg	We typically use egg in our pie crusts. However, vegan pie crust can be requested. Contact us for more information.
Gluten	Unfortunately, Life of Pie is not gluten-free. This would be impossible to accommodate due to the huge amount of flour we use in our tiny kitchen on a daily basis.
High fructose corn syrup	We do not include high fructose corn syrup in any of our products.
Nuts	Life of Pie is completely peanut-free. However, we use walnuts, pecans, and almonds in some of our baking.
Preservatives	We don’t add preservatives to any of our products!
Trans fat	We use trans-fat-free vegetable shortening in all of our pies.
Vegetarian options	Life of Pie offers many vegetarian options! We never use lard in our pastry; we use trans-fat-free vegetable shortening and butter. That means all of our dessert pies are vegetarian, and all of our quiches, unless they’re specifically marked as containing meat.

Product Information

Is all your baking done on-site?

Yes! All of our meals and baked goods are made on-site. However, we also sell products made and packaged by our partners.

What happens to the baking that doesn’t sell?

Life of Pie does not have a “day old” shelf. At the end of the day, we donate all the leftover baking to the Shepherds of Good Hope to help feed those in need.

Can your pies be frozen?

Many of our dessert pies are better if they are frozen before being baked. We always assume that you’d like us to bake your dessert pie before you pick it up. If you’d like your pie to be frozen, just let us know when you place your order.

All of our savoury pies are sold frozen, unless you request otherwise. We’ll provide you with simple instructions to bake it at home. However, if you’d like us to bake your savoury pie for you, please allow us a minimum of 90 minutes advanced notice to have it ready for you to pick up for dinner!

Baking Instructions

Savoury Pies

Do not thaw before baking.

Note: For pies with a top crust (as opposed to a crumble topping), poke 5-6 holes in the crust before baking to allow steam to escape.

Bake from frozen at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 60-70 minutes.

Dessert Pies

If you ordered a frozen custard pie, it is already fully baked. Thaw your pie on the counter for 1-2 hours and enjoy!

For other dessert pies: do not thaw before baking.

Note: For pies with a top crust (as opposed to a crumble topping), poke 5-6 holes in the crust before baking to allow steam to escape.

Bake from frozen at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.

Quiches

Our quiches are sold fully baked. Warm your quiche up in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes.

Ordering Information

Do I have to place an order?
Orders are not mandatory but are strongly recommended for popular items so that we can make set the product aside for you before we sell out. Contact us in-store, by phone or by email to place your order. Note: During the busy holiday seasons, we reserve the right to stop taking orders several days in advance to ensure that all of our orders get filled on time. We’ll always make extras for the holidays, but it’s better to place your order well in advance to avoid disappointment!
Do you deliver?
Life of Pie cannot deliver, but delivery is available for many of our products through our partner, Givopoly. Contact Givopoly directly to place your order for delivery.
Do you cater?
Life of Pie accepts offers catering services for all of our products, as well as a wide variety of small bites, such as 2-bite brownies, tarts, cupcakes and mini-cupcakes. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Do you take requests/special orders?
We plan our menus 1-2 weeks in advance. If there’s something you’d like to see added to our weekly lineup, we’d be happy to consider your request. Likewise, we always do our best to accommodate special orders! Contact us to directly to discuss your requirements.
Do you supply products on a wholesale basis?
Life of Pie is happy to supply local businesses with wholesale products. Contact us to discuss your order.
How many people do your pies serve?
Pie Type	Size	Serving Size
Dessert pies	10” deep-dish	6-8 people
Savoury pies	10” deep-dish; Some exceptions: 9” deep-dish	6-8 people
Quiches	10” deep-dish; 4” deep-dish	6-8 people; Personal size
What payment methods are accepted?
Life of Pie accepts VISA, Mastercard, Debit, and Cash as methods of payment. Sorry, we don’t accept personal cheques.