UCÀV

The pastry crunches lightly, releasing the scent of butter, followed by sweet-tart apple. That is the impression one customer took away from UCÀV’s apple pie. Another praised the contrast between its many crisp, delicate layers and the moist, gently sweet stewed apple. One review also noted that the pie is not filled with custard cream, which may appeal to anyone looking for an apple-forward pastry.

Customers have also reported buying lemon cake, pumpkin pie and chestnut pie. Choose a few different pies to compare, or add baked treats for a gift to take away. The pastry may be worth savouring at home, where you can take your time. One customer who tried the chilled coffee custard pie described a good balance between crisp pastry and light cream. It offers a cool alternative to the apple pie.

Among the baked goods, customers have singled out the lemon cake, moist canelé and generously sized macarons. If you are choosing individual treats, pairing a pie with lemon cake or cookies is one way to add something beyond the buttery pastry. For something to enjoy right away, sorbet and a coffee jelly shake are also options. One customer said the sorbet’s ingredient and spice aromas made an impression; another, who had the coffee jelly shake on a hot day, found it did not become cloyingly sweet as it melted.

UCÀV is a French pastry shop for takeaway, with no dine-in service. It is listed as open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 to 17:00. Check that day’s opening status before setting out, then choose a pie alongside baked or chilled treats.