Is there anything more Australian than a meat pie? We’re not talking Mrs Mac's (though they do hold a special place in our hearts), we’re talking flaky pastry and delicious saucy fillings made with the freshest of fresh ingredients from some of this city’s finest establishments. But you know, still topped with some good old tommie sauce of course.
Here’s where to find some of Perth’s best pies.
Layers
Subiaco
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Holy moly, when we asked you for your fave pies we were absolutely blown away by the number of call outs for this Subiaco gem—it came in at number one by a mile. French-style pastries are the name of the game at Layers, so you may have already been in for one of their famous flakey croissants but turns out you’ll have to come back to try a few of their pies. Don't worry, they said they'll pump up production for us so you don't miss out.
Goods Bakery
West Leederville
Goods Bakery is known for serving some of the most delicious pastries in Perth. And yes, the croissants, crullers and everything escargots are all damn good, but it's the flakey puff pastry pies that have become a firm fave for us. Those layers of golden flake are met with a moreish saucy filling—the exact flavours change from time to time, but you'll always find a veggie and a meat option. Right now they've got eggplant curry and chunky beef, but past editions have seen a creamy chicken filling too.
Butter Crumbs
Mount Lawley
A market fave since way back, Butter Crumbs small batch pies are every bit as good as their signature burnt basque cheesecake (so we encourage you to go for the one-two punch here). Drop by their Mount Lawley shop and scope the seasonal options on offer—they're always whipping up something new. Truffle and mushroom, anyone?
Mary Street Bakery
Highgate, Perth CBD, City Beach and West Leederville
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Is there anything Mary Street Bakery can’t do? The answer at this stage is a resounding no because it turns out their pies are easily just as good as their doughnuts, brunches and coffee. The chicken and leek pie is nom-tastic and the sauce that comes with it is out of this world. Seriously Mary Street, we love you.
Marco’s Fussy Meats
Applecross and Cockburn
A butcher serving award-winning pies? Yep, Marco’s Fussy Meats in Applecross has earned quite the reputation for its stellar pie selection over the years. The joint’s been around since 1975 and clearly they’ve honed in on the perfect recipe.
Daisies (Culley's Pies)
Cottesloe
Steak and cheese, pepper steak, or maybe a little chicken number? Whatever you choose, the pies are dang tasty at Daisies and that's because these flakey delights actually come from Culley's—a fourth-generation baking family famous for their pies around Freo.
Big Loaf Factory
All over Perth
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The commercial bakery behind cult-like shops North Street Store, Little Loaf and People’s Cafeteria, Big Loaf Factory understandably gets a lot of hype for their baked delights. The cinny scrolls are basically a Perth institution, the conti rolls are the best things to happen to lunch since sliced bread and surprise, surprise their range of pies will also leave you drooling for more. Head to any of their outlets, scope out the pie warmer and take your pick.
Last Crumb Cake Co
Bassendean
Head north east of Perth and you’ll find one of Perth’s best bakeries: Last Crumb Cake Co. From epic cakes and insane cinny scrolls, the cute little shop is always pumping out endless baked nummies with a smile. So we shouldn't be too surprised to see their pies up there with the best in town.
Pinjarra Bakery
Maddington
Pinjarra Bakery listened to the people of Perth and gave us a location far closer to the city so you can smash a good country-style pie in the ‘burbs. There are too many winners to choose from but we recommend their red wine and garlic beef pie or their gourmet honey chilli chicken pie.
Golden Bakery
Osborne Park and Northbridge
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Cheap and cheerful, Golden Bakery sure does deliver on the pie-front. Perfect pastry jam packed full of meat and gravy. Nothing better.
Guildford Town Bakery
Guildford
The Guildford Town Bakery makes seriously delicious pies. Do yourself a favour and get one of these, stat. They also do vanilla slice which will make you cry tears of joy so why stop at savouries?
Want more? Jump in the car and track down some award-winning pies at WA's best country bakeries.
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