During this trip, we took a coffee break at a cafe along St. George’s Terrace in Perth City and decided to try the pies on offer. Unfortunately, they turned out to be disappointing. The crust was limp and the filling uninspiring - likely due to the pies being pre-made, stored cold, and simply reheated in a microwave before serving. The result was far from satisfying.
However, our luck changed on the way from The Pinnacles to Jurien Bay. As we drove north, we made a quick stop at a roadside petrol kiosk, located about 2 km from the junction to Dongara, roughly 350 km north of Perth. To our surprise, the kiosk had an impressive variety of pies on display. What immediately caught our attention was that the pie warmer was kept at a consistent temperature, keeping the pies hot and ready - not microwaved to order.
We bought two pies and were instantly impressed. The pastry was crisp and golden, and the filling was rich, flavorful, and generously packed with chunky, tender meat. They were so good that we made it a point to stop at the same outlet on our return journey to try two more varieties.
Over the course of both visits, we sampled the Steak & Onion, Beef & Vegetable, Lamb & Rosemary, and Steak & Mushroom. Each one was distinctively seasoned and incredibly satisfying. After tasting them all, we had no doubt that the kiosk’s "award-winning pies" claim was more than just marketing - it was well deserved!
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