Prince's Pies Melbourne

Yummy little nook in the heart of the city, like to come by on my study break for a quick feed, not a bunch of space to sit during lunch hour and not a huge range of stuff to eat but great for a grab and go type dealio. Really tasty.

Most amazing pies! Highly recommend their buttery delicious goodness.

I came across an article on Time Out on my Facebook feed and decided to try out this restaurant in Howey Place, just off Little Collins Street (near the entrance to David Jones). I was not disappointed! So far, I have tried the classic mince pie and the lamb and truffle pie. Honestly, this is the best mince pie I have ever had in my life! I hope they don't change it. I have been recommending it to everyone I know. The service is good, there are a few stools to sit on if you prefer, and it hasn't been too busy when I've visited, which is great. I highly recommend it, ten out of ten. Note: they offer free sauce (as it should be), but if you're feeling generous, leave some loose change as a tip.

This guy loves his pies. Giving up the hard slog of fine dining for a pie shop, the owner decide to take Aussie pies up a notch. It’s about time we had pies to rival the Kiwis, and I think this shop fits the bill. I went old school and had the classic mince. Excellent pastry (not quite as flaky as I’ve had in NZ but possibly a different style at play here) and a pie filled with cracker jack free range beef mince. All killer, no filler. Tomato sauce is abundant with bottles on the two small tables inside for you to help yourself. Get in early as they’d sold out of the pepper steak, lamb and truffle and sausage rolls by 1pm. I left pie eyed and satisfied.

Hot Pies and coffee... nothing more satisfying. These are not your ordinary store-bought pies. I tried the lamb with truffle oil and goat cheese, and it was absolutely delicious. The cozy restaurant has only four stools for dining in, but the pies are perfect for takeout and eating on the run as they are not messy. I will definitely be returning to sample more of their pies.