Summer time is indeed a great time in Sydney. It’s when everyone has holidays and the city looks at its sparkling best. it’s also when many free events are on and the Festival of Sydney is on and to add to the freebies available, there is a “We Love Sydney” card where people can take a friend for free to attractions, places to eat and hotels. One of the places interested me, it was the House of Pies. It’s no secret that I love pies and will travel for a good pie. This place was in Matraville which is about 30 minutes from the CBD.
We see a sign displayed that House of pie is a Trans fat free zone with none being used in the pastries or fillings. The store is open 24 hours so should the urge to get a pie hit and you happen to be south of the CBD this may be where you might want to end up (although I can’t vouch for the crowd you may be sharing your bench with).
It always makes me a bit wary when people have signs that they were awarded this and that but they’re from a few years ago. Case in point is their award for “Best Pie in Sydney 2004” but a search on their website reveals some additional wins and nominations since then. We approach the store, with its wood panelled outer and the bench seating inside and out. It’s a hot Sydney day and the girl behind the counter looks as enthused as a hot lizard on a rock. With her chin resting on the counter waiting for an order she takes our order without a word and places them on the counter. Our change is worldessly handed back to us and she resumes her position leaning her chin against the counter.
Chunky chicken and mushroom $3.60
The smell is beckoning, in that familiar resassuring smell of fried oil in fish and chips is resassuring and we can’t wait to dig in. The Chunky chicken and mushroom isn’t the most exciting pie, in fact it’s quite dull so we’re not that impressed with that one.
Mexican $3.60
The Mexican pie however is much better with chunks of capsicum and beef and the distinct aroma of mexican spices in it. The pastry is shortcrust on both top and bottom.
Bacon and meat pie $3.60
The bacon and meat pie is interesting with a strong smokey bacon flavour. I see some flecks of bacon that look a bit like the Hormel bacon bits I once got in a sample bag but I’m not sure if they were used. I don’t see any cheese in this one.
Bacon, cheese and beef pie $3.80
They should probably correct this listing as it’s not really a pie at all but a quiche, despite what the menu says. It is however delicious and my favourite of the lot with the smokey bacon, soft egg and cheese very much present. There’s also a thin layer of beef mince at the bottom. Will travel for that.
House of Pie
540 – 542 Bunnerong Road, Matraville, NSW 2036
Tel: +61 (02) 9661 3234
Open 24 hours
http://www.houseofpie.com.au/
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21 Comments | Add your own
mmm the bacon & meat pie and the bacon, cheese & beef pie look YUMMY! (that’s right, I love bacon)
Being from the States, my first thought at the word pie is the fruit-filled dessert. These look very good, but not what I had in mind for House of Pie…
mmmmmmmm I think I will have to stop by next time I am in the area. That bacon, cheese & beef looks great. Wonder if it tastes as good as my steak & kidney lol.
This remind me of my first lamb and eggplant pie at St Honore Sourdought at North Sydney, which is close to my office. Seem St Honore make these edible and full of flavour. I actually dislike cooked eggplant as it’s like a wilted vegetable but had no choice as it was the only pies left that afternoon, however my though was wrong. I love it as they made the eggplant + tomato sauce instead filling it with chunky eggplant and it’s delicious. No stinky lamb smell too.
I’m salivating just from the pictures! Will have to make my way there one day soon hehe.
I think Central Baking Depot / Bourke St Bakery has the best pies I’ve tried so far…
The Mexican is my pick – although I won’t be going for the service, obviously.
I consider myself a major lover of pies, will have to visit this place, I like the look of the mexican.
Sweet wounded wuffles. Book me a flight now.
You’ve taken me back to Harry’s Cafe that we visited when we were in Sydney…great post!!
Those pies look so good!
oh yeah this looks food! and for $3.60! I’m all over it!
i want to live in this house.
hooray for late night pie-age. fantastic
Hi L,
About the We love sydney Card, do i just go to the website and print out the card? or how to apply for one ?
Many thanks.
Dorcas
Love your open pie pron shots mmmmm! I must hit this up or maybe PITS again haha
Hi Kathy-Me too! I’m crazy about bacon
Hi Brittany-Yep we’re more into savoury pies. I think if you spoke to an Aussie about a pie, they’d assume it was a meat pie
Hi DevilishDamsel-I think a home made pie is always the nicest!
Hi Lilia-I do like St Honore bakery pastrie and pies. Are they still around? Lamb and eggplant is an interesting combo. Sounds great!
Hi foodie-central-Cool!
Yes they are very good pies at BSB as well as sausage roll (I love a good sausage roll too)
Hi Cakelaw-That was hubby’s favourite-he loves Mexican everything
Haha yeah the service wasn’t great at all!
Hi Cappucino-Definitely and don’t forget it’s 2 for 1 until Feb 28th!
Hi Blond Duck-Absolutely! Come on down!
Hi deeba-Ahh yes, Harry’s Pies! Great that you made it there!
Hi Kevin-Some of them were pretty good! Well the quiche was
Hi Bren-Yeah it’s a steal for that price isn’t it!
Hi grace-LOL yes! Not a bad house to live in.
Hi shez-yes should you be wanting a pie at 3am, well here’s a place for you!
Hi Dorcas-I think they give you a temporary card that you can print out and use while your proper card comes in the mail although it took a week or two to arrive so I’d just use the temporary print out as there’s not long to go now!
Hi FFichiban-Hehe you need the open shots for pies don’t you?
I was expecting to see meat pie floaters! The Mexican pie sounds good…
Hi Angela-yes that’s true, there weren’t any there!
Dear All,
We would like to thank you all for your very honest and nice comments.
I encourage anyone to visit our 24hr Bakery. We are open 24hrs – 7 days. Service is usually excellent.
Or visit our website to look at the different types of pies we have and the different awards we have accumulated over the years.
The pastry on our pies is 100%trans fat free. I must mention we use the same transfree butter for all our products.
Our hot pies have a shortcrust base and a puff pastry lid. Chicken & Mushroom is actually my favourite pie and a best seller…
And for “ANGELA”, yes – we do have mushy peas and mashed potato available from the counter also!
Kind Regards,
Carley
house of pie rocks. hi carley!!
i been there my favourite pie would have to be the new chicken curry its the bomb…well cya n.j
good chicken curry available now u got to try it
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