On Wollombi Rd
Cessnock
Opens 6am tomorrow
Handmade pies, cakes, sausage rolls and pasties on Wollombi Rd — baked fresh daily since 2020.
Delivery
Hunter Valley, NSW · since 2020
Handmade pies, proper pastry,
baked fresh every morning.
Two shops, one family recipe book. Matt and Kylie have been pulling trays out of the oven in the Hunter since 2020 — chilli and cheese, brisket and jalapeño, the plain beef you've been looking for since your nan stopped baking. Gluten-free and vegetarian, every day.
Two shops
Find your nearest Pie Hole
Hunter Valley's gateway
Nulkaba
Opens 6am tomorrow
Hunter Valley's handmade pie shop — on the way to the wineries, at the corner of Wine Country Drive.
Delivery
The classics
The ones people come back for.
Baked fresh at both shops, seven days. One-handed eats, no foil trays, proper shortcrust.
Chilli & Cheese Pie
Slow-cooked chilli con carne under a molten cheese lid. One-handed, one-hit — a local favourite.
Steak & Pepper Pie
Chunks of slow-braised beef in a rich cracked-pepper gravy. The classic, done properly.
Brisket, Bacon & Cheese Pie
Smoked brisket, crisp bacon and cheddar in a buttery pastry case. A Pie Hole heavyweight.
- Gluten free
Plain Beef Pie
The one every bakery should nail. Available gluten-free daily — generous size, same recipe.
Word of mouth
What the locals say.
Great range of pies that are fairly priced and packed with flavour. I had the Chilli and Cheese pie first and it was delicious. One handed pie that was the perfect temp and just the right amount of flaky goodness. Not served in foil, which is a good sign.
— Wanderlog reviewer · Wanderlog
My local go-to pie place! Great variety and quality. I had a cake done for my mum's 70th and cupcakes for my son's birthday, they were great also. Will continue to support this great local business.
— Local regular · Google
Stopped here on our way to wine country and the pies are absolutely delicious. So many flavours to choose from. I had the brisket jalapeño, hubby had the BBQ brisket — perfect balance of sauce and meat.
— Hunter Valley visitor · Google
From the journal
Notes from the bakery.
Why the Chilli & Cheese pie has its own regulars
If you've stood in a Saturday-morning queue on Wollombi Rd, you know the chilli and cheese is the reason. Here's what's in it.
Five stops worth making on the drive to Hunter Valley wine country
A cheeky guide to a better Hunter Valley drive — coffee, pies, a lookout or two, and the sensible side of a vineyard lunch.
Pie of the week
One email. One pie. Every Friday.
Which pie we're most proud of that week, what's fresh out of the oven, and the occasional long weekend opening-hour heads-up.
Good to know
The usual questions.
Do you have gluten-free pies?
Yes — we bake a gluten-free plain beef pie every day at both shops. It's the same generous size as our regular pies. Other flavours rotate depending on the day, so ring ahead if you want to lock one in.
Do you do vegetarian options?
Every day. Our curry vegetable pie and spinach and ricotta roll are on the shelf all week, and we rotate seasonal vegetarian pies on top of that.
Can I order a custom cake?
Yes. We do birthday cakes, cupcake orders and cakes for weddings and events. Give us at least 3–5 days' notice for anything custom. Call the shop closest to you or use the contact form.
Do you supply pies wholesale?
Yes. We wholesale handmade pies across the Central Coast and Hunter Valley — cafés, pubs, clubs and caterers. Head to our wholesale page for a quote.
Can I pre-order for pickup?
Phone pre-orders are welcome at both shops, especially if you need a tray of pies for an event or want to make sure a specific flavour is held for you. Online pre-order is coming soon.