These are hands down the best pies you will get your hands on in NZ. Big hearty, damn tasty pies. My mate and I religiously stop here on the way back from a surf, nothing beats it. The Master is my go to, if you’re a meat eater then his steak and cheese is absolute heaven. The Maverick is also a thing of beauty for out vego (and non vego) friends! Nothing shy of legendary, don’t listen to anyone that says otherwise.
Best pies e-v-e-r. Let's just say I'm coming back on wedding day next week, worth the belly. The Maverick pie is the vegetarian option, tastes like you are eating nachos but in a pie form. The crust was so crispy! $6 but worth! The sweet homestead pie is full of plums, sweet and sour yum!
Good solid pie. At $8 as you would expect. More like a meal. Tender steak and not overly complicated flavours. Steak pie was a little bit runny, but yum!
FYI. Always blow on the pie. (They are hot)
Really good onsite baked pies - saw some more being prepared, looked .... good enough to eat! Really friendly, helpful couple served us. Definitely going to be regular customers. 😀
Yep it does what it says in the name, Pies and bloody good ones. All well flavoured, really good pastry and worth that little bit extra over other cardboard imposters.
Cute shop with fresh pies....had plum and apple pies...yum..staff is polite and helpful...wanted to try chicken pie but they were all gone..next time
We heard about this place through word of mouth so we thought we would give it a go! The shop is easy to find as it's bright red and located in a good spot with ample parking. There was a queue that extended out of the door and usually we wouldn't bother waiting but we soldiered through and it was absolutely worth it. The wait wasn't as long as anticipated and the staff were all friendly, patient and chatty. We tried the Master + Commander (Steak and Cheese/Mince and Cheese), absolutely mouth watering. The taste, pastry and quality of ingredients is A+. Our only concern, and only reason this review isn't a 5 star is the cost, at $7 for just a pie, it's not something we'd buy on a regular basis and we'd really like to! Lastly, we wish there was more cheese. That is all, other than that - perfecto!
really lovely, delicious pie! i used to order the vegetarian spicy one with cheese. a little pricey but worth it cause it is homemade!
Miss 11 had the Sweatheart apple pie. She said maybe it was a touch too sweet with the caramel, but loved it anyway.... I had the Maverick chilli bean and cheese pie. EPIC! Great filling right to the top, nice amount of heat in it and the pastry was very good. Really enjoyed watching them make the next batch. Great service too.
Wow. So good. Definitely ‘up there’ for top pies. We got two pies to share and compare. The Commander, their classic mince and cheese, and the Bella, Italian lemon and parmesan chicken.
At first look the pastry looks solid and more crunchy than soft but as soon as you cut into it, it folds and crisps up. Unbelievable it keeps it shape with all that stuffing and doesn’t fall apart when they move it. The cheese on the top goes edge to edge and you get good bit with every bite. Both solid pies. If i had to pick which id have again, it would probably the Bella since its unique to anything ive found anywhere else.
Definitely worth the hike out, if not a stop off after the beach.
Edit: came back for a friend visiting from the states. All i got was mmms and wows. Added more photos.
Oh man, *never* expected such a great pie shop in Kumeu! Fifty or so years ago I went with my family to the Kumeu Show, and ate watermelon. Now I go to Kumeu to eat pie with a superb pastry casing. There's a range of meat pies as well as a vegetarian - we had beef and the bean vege, with salad - and can be followed by sweet desert pies; we shared a plum. Coffee was fine.
Very pleasant staff and cosy inside seating. A good choice!
You know how there are stories of places in the middle of nowhere that have the best.... well... it is not exactly in the middle of nowhere, but you will have to make a little effort and get outside the city for probably the best real homemade pie you ever had. found it by chance. the locals keep it a secret, but now you all can enjoy it as well! make it a must-stop from or to your next trip. By the way, don’t you dare skip on the sweet pie versions - yammmmm.
All the Bakerys were closed during holiday weekend, this was the only place open in Kumeu. A little pricey at $9 for a Mince and Cheese pie (the Commander). But good quality filling with a touch of chilli. Plenty of seating indoors and outside. Saw plenty of customers while I was eating even small ques on a couple of occasions.
Sheryl Leonard-Schlitter
+4
One plant based option available. Huge pie, amazing pastry & great service.
Would go back to try the dessert pies on offer
Master pie was 10.5 dollars
Apple pie and portuguese tart were awsome
Yum...😽 Im really into nz meat pie
Pretty phenomenal steak and cheese pie. They were almost sold out when we came through at 11am, so you’d want to get there early on a Sunday if you want the classic. Well worth a stop on the way back from Woodhill.
The pies here are legendary. So tasty and delicious. Love how the dining is decorated too. Highly recommend for everyone who loves pies!
So bloody good. We drive from Karaka to get these. For those saying overpriced, I can't understand as they are to die for and massive. Can't wait for them to re open
The Pies are absolutely amazing. I don’t think I have ever had pie like this before. Absolutely amazing!
Quality is everything. Check even the box they pack the pies in. Very professional.
It's easy to miss on your way through Kumeu but this little pie shop is rustic, humble and serves a simple selection of good ole pies! Theres only a few select flavors but I have come through here twice in a week and made a point of stopping here now. Their take on a sweet plum pie was delicious!!
Rodolfo Dario Platero Andrés
+5
Amazing pie flavors, like baked in home for our grandma. Excellent customer service and exquisite coffee. Is true "The Pie Shop".
First time here and was skeptical at first paying $10 for The Commander pie (steak and double cheese). The pies are slightly bigger than a standard pie.
However, the pie was delicious; tender steak that has been delicately marinated, quality cheeses used and the pastry was a winner!
Don't be put off by the queue of people, the efficient and friendly staff get through the line fast.
Will definitely be back and next time I'll try The Bella - Italian lemon and parmesan chicken.
TWO THINGS OF NOTE:
- you can get your favorite pie ina family size version to take home
- It is not just takeaway, lots of comfy seating inside... feels like an old school American diner.
Had the commander & master pies. They taste almost the same. Is not too salty and had distinct flavour of black pepper. I think there can be further improvements to add more natural flavours to it. However, it does have a queue on Saturday lunch time as it seems popular with locals. For comparison, the best pie shop in Tauranga selling their pies cheaper than this (I personally find the flavor better there). The coffee is ok, lack wow factor on first sip. However, the staff are friendly, thoughtful and helpful too.
Very delicious pie.. crispy skin and juice meat on the inside. Very nice vintage feel in the shop too.
wish I had more photos but came here by chance love love the apple pie fresh warm and amazing coffee the pies were chunky the pastries are on the right proportion and right crunch the balance is great
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