Southern Pies Kangaroo Valley

I admit I was a bit delirious when I arrived at Southern Pies in the township of Kangaroo Valley. After running a marathon punctuated with 3 stops at various pie shops on the coldest day of the year I was sore, a little nauseous with a dose of hypothermia. So I was not able to fully appreciate what is one of the nicest towns in southern NSW. But like the Southern Pies slogan, this is all ‘For the love of pie’.

The end of the road. Marathon finish line at Southern Pies.

Southern Pies is relatively new, being established in 2013, however, they are fully focused on crafting the perfect pie and their store is a new and exciting entrant in the region with another store over in Bomaderry. The following quote on their website captures their pie-fectionsim.

“For us, the perfect pie is balance. Balance of flavours and seasoning. The right ratio of filling to pastry. Pastry that isn’t too greasy and melts in your mouth, but doesn’t fall apart. Lean meat, cooked until tender.”

Running Stats:

• Distance: 42.2km
• Pie Running Time: 4 hours and 30 minutes

Pie Charts:

Southern Pies is known for its Cheeseburger pie.  And, quite frankly, we could not go without tasting this pie. A fusion made in heaven of all that is good with fast food.

• Pies: Cheeseburger pie (yes these exist!); Classic meat pie
• Pastry: The pastry met their quote of not being too greasy and melt in your mouth. Not the best pastry we’ve tried but still rock solid and reliable.
• Filling: Cheeseburger filling was done exceptionally well. If you close your eyes you would think you are actually eating a burger. It’s like Ronald McDonald himself went out and created a pie.
• Cost: $7
• Sauce tax: unknown.

The signature Cheeseburger pie. It tastes as good as it looks and sounds.