Whether encased in golden pastry or topped with mashed potato, there's no denying it – a proper Aussie pie takes some beating. The proof is in the pie shops; the country is peppered with fantastic places to grab a pie, from humble food carts to traditional bakeries. To help you navigate your way to the tastiest handheld bundle of savoury deliciousness near you, we've rounded up the best pie shops in each Australian state, counting down to the greatest of all. 

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Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.

Housed inside a Caltex service station in Stake Hill, Bakes on Lakes is a hidden gem that's been making waves in the Aussie pie scene. This popular no-frills bakery has earned multiple accolades at the Great Aussie Pie Competition. Notably, in 2024 it secured gold medals for its cheeseburger and roast chicken pies, along with several silvers and bronzes for innovative flavours like Thai green seafood and brekkie. Despite its humble location, Bakes on Lakes has become a must-visit destination for pie enthusiasts seeking top-tier flavours and quality.

Located just west of Brisbane, this quaint country bakery and café has a big reputation for its pie-making prowess. Old Fernvale Bakery boasts counter after counter of appetising pastry and bakery goods; alongside tried-and-true classics like steak and potato pies, you can pick up game pie specials (featuring the likes of buffalo, kangaroo and emu) and fancy bakes like sweet and spicy pork pies. Whatever you order, be sure to get yours with a scoop of creamy mashed potato, a dollop of mushy peas and some piping hot gravy to really ramp up the comfort food factor.

Founded in Wodonga in 2019, Miss Amelie has rapidly gained recognition for its exceptional pies. Crafted from locally sourced, preservative-free ingredients, its offerings include standout flavours like lamb shank with garlic and rosemary, beef cheek with red wine jus and the award-winning Chinese BBQ Pork Belly. The brand has expanded to multiple locations, including Prahran Market in Melbourne, and has garnered numerous accolades, including the title of Australia's Best Gourmet Pie in 2022. For a pie at the posher end of the scale, Miss Amelie Gourmet is a must-try.

Forget fish and chips; next time you're in South Gippsland coastal town Inverloch, hit up Paul the Pieman for some prize-winning pastry goods instead. Go for one of the shop's latest award-winning bakes – the pepper steak pie, perhaps, or the Korean BBQ pork pie (both of which were category winners in the 2023 Great Aussie Meat Pie competition). Other mouthwateringly decadent options include a smoky beef, jalapeño and cheese creation and a pie stuffed with brisket mac ’n’ cheese.

Crafting simple but delicious bakes since 1978, Tommo’s prides itself on the quality of its pies, from classic steak varieties to fancier options like curry chicken. Whichever you choose to sink your teeth into at this brilliant bakery – located in the Darwin suburb of Berrimah – pair it with mashed potato, peas and gravy for the ultimate tucker from the Top End (the northernmost part of the Northern Territory). You’ll also find pre-packaged Tommo’s Pies for sale around the state. Perfect road trip fodder!

Richmond is one of Tasmania's most picturesque and historic towns – and it's also home to one of the island's longest-running bakeries. The Richmond Bakery does a delicious version of Tassie's famed curried scallop pie, filling a perfectly buttery pastry case with a turmeric-spiced curry sauce and a generous number of sweet scallops. Other solid options include a steak and mushroom pie and a decadent chicken and Camembert creation. Fancy a day at the seaside? Head for the bakery's sister store, Richmond Bakery on the Coast (located in Dodges Ferry) to get your pies instead.

Doing a roaring trade in prize-winning pies since 1910, Blackbutt Bakery is a Queensland institution. The no-frills mince pies here are as good as they get; however, the small-town bakery punches well above its weight when it comes to imaginative flavour combinations, too. Standouts include the deeply meaty bison pie, made using locally sourced bison, and the Big Mack, the shop's signature pie, featuring two beef patties, special sauce, cheese, onion and pickles, all encased in sesame seed pastry.

Another Tassie bakery offering a tempting selection of scallop pies, Smith’s Specialty Pies serves customers through a unique 'Pie Window' in Hobart's Cambridge suburb (open every day) – and you can also buy its seafood treats from the Smith's Specialty Pies food truck at Salamanca Market on Saturdays. Once you’ve sampled the signature scallop pie, move on to the Buffalo cauliflower pie or try a bake filled with chicken, Brie and caramelised leeks. Everything is delicious, and the veggie varieties all come stuffed with island-grown produce.

What's better than a roadside pie shop? A pie shop with a drive-thru, of course! You can even order ahead at Yatala Pies, then collect your pie ready to go. This Gold Coast gem has been serving people heading along the Pacific Highway delicious pies (from classic staples to more exotic offerings like lamb coconut curry varieties) for more than 130 years. The bakery began as a small shop on the highway, but it's since moved to larger premises at Exit 38 off the M1. It’s gone from baking 200 pies a day to more than 3,500 – and that’s not including its array of sumptuous sweet treats.

McCarthy’s Bread Lounge proves that gluten-free doesn’t have to mean joy-free. Gluten-free pies that are every bit as crispy, juicy and flavourful as the rest of the bakes on the menu line the shop's cabinets every day. These pies – including perfectly seasoned plain mince and cheesy chicken Camembert varieties – may have won industry awards, but it’s the love and appreciation from customers that confirms they’re the best around. Finish off with a delicious 'donut of the day' for a truly memorable experience.

From its crusty classics to a host of more inventive fillings, Pinjarra Bakery has become something of a cult favourite in Western Australia. The family-run operation has grown from its original location in Pinjarra to four stores, scoring awards along the way – including bagging the Best Meat Pie in Australia accolade twice. Top-quality pastry and generous fillings are hallmarks of its pies, which can be square, circular, family-size or bitesize (perfect for parties). Notable meat-filled options include the Gold Digger (chunky steak and mushroom) and the Ned Kelly (beef, bacon, cheese and egg), while the Waltzing Matilda is jam-packed with veggies.

Owned by Cambodian-born brothers Chan and Ryan Khun, Country Cob Bakery has been named Australia's Best Pie Maker numerous times by the Baking Association of Australia – and in 2023, the brothers' fish amok pie, inspired by the Khmer fish curry of their homeland (and made with Australia's own barramundi) took home the award for Australia's Best Pie. You’ll also find all the classic fillings (potato, plain beef and pepper beef), plus a range of gluten-free and vegetarian offerings. There are locations in Melbourne's Springvale and Boronia, as well as Kyneton, the small country town where it all began.

With its own tasty take on all the great classic Aussie pies, The Bakers Hill Pie Shop is a must-visit on any road trip east from Perth along the Great Eastern Highway. Meat lovers should try the steak, bacon and cheese pie, or the belly-busting brunch pie: a hefty number that's chock-full of chunky steak, egg, bacon, spring onions and cheese. There’s always a pie special chalked up, too – it might be a chilli-filled pie, a sloppy joe creation or a steak, cheese and Vegemite pie (a patriotic pastry treat that made an appearance on Australia Day).

Nestled in the heart of historic Ross, Bakery 31 is known for its excellent scallop pies, which are cooked the traditional way: in a wood-fired brick oven. The cosy cottage shop bakes locally sourced scallops in buttery, flaky pastry every day, resulting in glorious seafood creations that you’ll want to dive into before they're even in your hands. Stop a while in the tea rooms or the garden courtyard if you really want to savour every bite. 

The remote outback town of Birdsville is renowned for its legendary curried camel pies, which were invented by Robert ‘Dusty’ Miller, a Birdsville local who founded the town's first (and only) bakery over 20 years ago. While the spot has been run by Talia and Courtney Ellis since 2020, customers still flock here in their thousands to sample those iconic camel creations, as well as more classic options such as steak and pepper pies.

Buddy’s Bakery has shown it can get the basics right, topping both Plain Beef Pie and Chunky Beef Pie categories in Australia’s Best Pie Competition 2024 (and beating thousands of other pies). But this plucky bakery isn’t afraid to do something different; it also offers a range of more experimental flavours, from pizza to mushroom kangaroo. It’s an essential stop in the Melbourne suburbs – whether you’re an adventurous eater or you like to play it safe.

Just south of Melbourne, you’ll find McKinnon Village Bakery – where the sausage rolls are as popular as the pies. This spot's tom yum beef pies and aromatic green curry chicken pies are so tasty that they've snagged themselves awards. Not only that, but the bakery has been recognised for its fruit flans too, so you know there’s still something sweet to look forward to when your pie is no more.

Located in the genteel town of Berry, this pretty-as-a-picture bakehouse is a true gem. If you can tear your eyes away from Milkwood Bakery's scrummy sandwiches, salads and smoothies, you'll notice that it also has a solid selection of gourmet pies. Don't miss the classic beef pie (top chef Matt Moran is a big fan) and the hearty beef bourguignon pie. Other appealing options include bakes filled with roast potato and chorizo, and cauliflower and pecorino creations – as well as specials like bacon and egg pies. This is a place to linger over your meal; take a seat in the leafy courtyard and tuck in.

Parked on Magellan Street in the Northern Rivers city of Lismore, this retro pie cart has been doing a brisk trade in simple handmade pies since 1947. The family-run operation covers all the essentials, with a range of beef, chicken, veggie and sweet bakes on offer. Whether you go for the classic pepper steak or the more exotic duck and mushroom offering, be sure to accessorise your pie with the cart's signature buttery mashed potato and mushy peas – not to mention a ladleful of rich gravy. And don't forget that all-important squeeze of tomato sauce!

Over 30 years after Pie in the Sky opened, its owners still pride themselves on their ‘good old-fashioned Aussie values’, meaning they're committed to using quality ingredients, hiring friendly staff and getting the basics right. As a result, the pies here are sensational: golden, crisp crusted, generously filled and served hot. The lamb, honey, mint and rosemary option is popular, as is the mashed potato–topped beef mince pie – and the subtly spiced roasted pumpkin and feta number wins over vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Baking pies to golden perfection since 1924, Apex Bakery certainly knows its way around a pastry. Set in the bucolic Barossa Valley, this traditional bakehouse has been in the same family for four generations – and it's proud of preserving the area’s rural traditions, including cooking its breads and pies in a wood-fired oven. That’s not to say that it sticks solely to the classics when it comes to pie fillings; alongside the staple potato, chicken and steak variations, you’ll find fun offerings like pepperoni pizza pies and chilli cheese pies.

Sebastian and Melinda Nedziak started out selling gourmet handmade pies at markets and festivals, and it wasn't long before they earned a reputation for their fabulous fillings and meticulous attention to detail. These days, they have three pie shops – in Yackandandah, Bright and Wodonga – and their pies have even received a string of awards at the Great Aussie Meat Pie Competition. The lamb with mint jelly pie is a customer favourite, but there’s a lot to be said for the curry steak, Thai green curry and creamy cauliflower options, too.

Forget the sea views and rugged rock formations – if you ask us, all you need for a truly memorable Great Ocean Road trip is one of this coastal bakery's fresh-from-the-oven pies. With perfect shortcrust bottoms, puff pastry tops and plenty of delicious fillings, Port Elliot Bakery's pies are a cut above the rest. You’ll find all the favourites here, as well as some more leftfield options like the Ned Kelly pie, featuring a filling of beef, bacon and egg. Pies of the month are hotly anticipated, with recent standouts including cheesy jalapeño popper, chilli con carne and mac ’n’ cheese.

This cracking spot is everything you could want from a country bakery, from its gorgeous heritage-listed exterior to its glass counters lined with hand-crafted sweet treats and hot pies. Toodyay Bakery has amassed numerous awards over the years, including a gong for its unapologetically meaty barbecue beef smoked brisket and jalapeño pie. It’s not the only flavour bomb in its gourmet pie range, though – spice lovers will also adore the African berbere lamb pie, the Madras goat pie and the cauliflower chickpea curry pie.

As any true pastry connoisseur knows, pies can be eaten at any time of day. If you love a brekkie pie, Mountain High Pies’ award-winning Big Breakfast Pie is guaranteed to be right up your street. Sausage, bacon, house-made baked beans, a soft poached egg, chorizo and potato are all piled into a pastry case and topped with Hollandaise sauce for an unbeatable way to start the day. Other pies on the menu include a beef, bacon and cheese offering and a dhansak and curried vegetable bake.

Variety is the spice of life – and perhaps no one knows that more than the team at The Little Red Grape Bakery, a bright and airy café tucked away in the Clare Valley. They’re constantly trialling new flavours and putting on new specials; however, you’ll have to visit the bakery if you want to find out what they are. The shop is loved by locals and competition judges alike for its sticky lamb shank, Thai satay chicken and surf ‘n’ turf pies.

Another premium pie place in Victoria, Rolling Pin Pies & Cake snagged the Gourmet Pie award in the Australian Baking Association's Best Pie & Pastie Competition in 2022 and 2024 and, in a category typically dominated by meaty creations, it was the bakery's mushroom and truffle pie that took the latest prize. Geoff and Susie Chalker took ownership of Rolling Pin in 1997 and, since then, it's spawned four more stores throughout Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. It's a real family affair, with the Chalkers' daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren all involved in the business.

A Mandurah favourite since 1980, Jack’s Bakery has a reputation for incredible sourdough bread, sensational sweet treats and, of course, perfect pies. The spot has bagged many accolades during its time, including the John Ross Innovative Pie award for its beef Wellington creation at the Great Aussie Pie Competition in 2025. Other popular offerings include a beef, bacon and cheese pie and a chunky steak pie.

A popular bakery on Tasmania's North West Coast, Oliver's does a roaring trade in scallop pies – a state specialty. There are three tasty versions on offer: traditional Tasmanian scallop pies, lightly spiced curried scallop pies and award-winning Mornay scallop pies, all of which are made from scratch every morning. You can either eat inside the bakery or take your chosen pastry down to Buttons Beach for views across the salty Bass Strait. Oliver’s assortment of steak pies are belters too, all made with tender Cape Grim beef. 

An epic journey on the Great Ocean Road calls for plenty of places to stop and enjoy a pastry snack along the way. Apollo Bay Bakery & Café, the 'home of the scallop pie', is the perfect picturesque pit stop, with some beautiful pies to fuel your sense of adventure. There are two types of scallop pie here: a spicy curry version and a creamy, cheesy Mornay offering, both of which are bursting with flavour and filled to the brim with whole Bass Strait scallops.

The team at Shop 29 Pies (which has also won awards under the name J & M Catering) pride themselves on using ‘real meat’ in their generously filled pies – but it was one of their veggie creations that scooped an award at Australia’s Best Pie and Pastie Competition 2024. The winning mango chutney pie is just one of the many tantalising flavours the shop has to offer; choices range from spicy curried sausage to rich chicken and Camembert, and the fillings are always plentiful.

Who doesn’t love an artisan bakery, especially if there are some snazzy pies nestled among the croissants and sourdough loaves? The original Bourke Street Bakery can be found in Sydney's hip Surry Hills suburb, where it still draws queues – and the same can be said for its 10 other locations across the city. Bourke Street Bakery stocks a small but standout selection of pies, including a traditional beef pie, a vegan curry pie and a chicken, sweet potato, pea and lemon pickle pie.

This family-run, independent butcher's shop is a Tasmanian institution, loved for its fresh produce and mighty pies (locals say you really can’t beat the buttery casing and generous filling-to-pastry ratio). Judges at 2025's Great Aussie Pie Competition couldn’t agree more, honouring the butchery with the Tom Lindsay Pepper Steak Award for its chunky pepper pie. The spot always has an array of tasty options available, including limited-edition flavours like Cajun pork and smoked brisket.

Close enough to Collaroy Beach that you can walk your pies down there and enjoy them on the sand, The Upper Crust is a small bakery with a big following – and it offers dozens of pie varieties, from traditional minced steak bakes to fusion takes like massaman beef pastries and Thai vegetable creations. The spinach, feta, pumpkin and couscous pie in particular will really hit the spot if you’re giving meat a miss.

A beacon of baked goods in an Outback town that's sometimes seen as rough and ready, The Bakery Alice Springs tempts passersby in with a glorious array of pastry goods and artisan loaves. However, you’ll need to get in line early – especially on the weekend – if you want to snag one of its signature pies. Quirky concoctions like chilli kangaroo pies sit alongside classics like mince pies (which are swirled with a mashed potato topping) and steak pies, as well as a decent showing of veggie and vegan options. Good barista-made coffee adds to the bakery's appeal.

It’s not just scallops that get pride of place in Tassie pies. Summer Kitchen’s wallaby and potato pie features wallaby sourced from nearby Bruny Island. Other wholesome bakes include the Hunza, a veggie pie filled with brown rice, rye and silver beets, and a braised steak and onion pie made with organic local beef. The shop sells family-size pies to go, too. If time permits, sit down to tuck in; this family-run bakery and café in the Huon Valley is as cute as can be with its wooden interior and pretty courtyard.

Set in a handsome heritage building in Aldinga, just south of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Home Grain Bakery has a lovely, homely atmosphere – and thankfully, its perfect pies more than match the aesthetics. Freshly baked and brimming with fillings, varieties including the piquant steak and pepper pie and the hearty egg and bacon pie are top-notch. Alternatively, look out for the regular pie of the month. Better still, pick up a box of assorted pies, head to nearby Port Willunga Beach and eat them on the sand.

From chunky steak to lamb saagwala, there's a choice selection of fillings at South Coast spot Hayden’s Pies – a destination pie shop run by a mother-and-son team. This isn't your usual pie shop; the bakes here are a cut above the norm, with perfectly buttery puff pastry crusts (made with locally sourced butter and flour) and flavoursome fillings featuring local meats and vegetables. As well as the usual suspects, the bakery always has weekend specials like gourmet steak Diane pies (topped with a potato galette) or down-and-dirty cheeseburger pies.

Looking for a little indulgence? Lobster and wagyu beef pies are both on the menu at Para Hills Hot Bread Bakery. Vietnamese owner Thuy Vu, who has been running the bakery since the early 2000s, often puts flavours from her home country into her pies and other bakes, resulting in some incredible fusion creations. Don’t leave without trying the bo kho (beef tendon) pie or a lemongrass chicken sausage roll.

A Balaclava bakehouse that celebrates old-fashioned cooking, Samuel Gee Pies & Pastries has garnered a loyal following thanks to its deliciously flaky pastry and classic filling options. In 2025, the bakery won big at the Official Great Aussie Pie Competition, crowned winner in the Gourmet Sausage Roll category. Its pies are equally tasty, and they're available in popular flavours like pepper mushroom, steak and cheese, and stroganoff. 

An essential pit stop for motorists driving along the Central Coast, Ken’s Humble Pie Shop in The Entrance has handmade pastry goods all wrapped up. Order the traditional mince or chunky beef pie, spice it up with a chicken satay creation, try the honey chilli duck number, or look out for specials like curried prawn – a bake inspired by a dish that owner Ken Shearim’s grandparents cooked for him. Family-size pies are available in any flavour and can be baked to order (just be prepared for a 30-minute wait).

You might find it hard to decide what to order at this charming bakery, which boasts heated cabinets lined with shelves of tempting pies. Run by husband-and-wife team Baden and Kaylee Burke, Bakehouse Canberra is located in the Ainslie area of the Aussie capital. You can find all the classics here, but one of the shop's more eye-catching creations is the Mongrel – a hand-held treat bursting with bacon, egg, cheese, tomato, mince, chilli and Tabasco. Veggies will feel fully satisfied here too, thanks to wholesome meat-free bakes like a spiced lentil and tomato pie.

Skip the meat and head straight to the veggies with an award-winning pie from community-focused Sweetie Pie’s Bake Shop, run by partners Nicole and Zaylie Hyde. The pair managed to nab the top prize in the Vegetarian/Vegan Pie category at the Great Aussie Pie Competition 2023 with their vegetable Mornay pie – fresh, bright vegetables in a creamy, cheesy sauce, all packed inside a crispy pastry shell. For those who really must have meat (or perhaps fish), fun flavours like honey chilli duck and surf ’n’ turf are top choices.

Winner of the Best Plain Pie accolade in the 2025 Official Great Aussie Pie Competition (and numerous other awards over the years), Paradise Bakehouse now has three stores in the Bundaberg region. A vision of pastry perfection, it was the golden-crusted mince pie that scooped the top gong for the bakery’s owners Huyen Nguyen and Lam Khong at this year's awards. Other tasty pie fillings include steak, cheese and chilli, and creamy chicken and vegetable, both of which are perfectly crisp and packed with prime produce.

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Last updated by Lottie Woodrow.