Pie in the Sky
1296 Pacific Hwy, Cowan, New South Wales, 2081
“Great Aussie Meat Pies”

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Why Choose Pie in the Sky?
Pie in the Sky is known for fresh, daily baked pies with generous fillings and flaky pastry, backed by a strong local reputation. The Old Pacific Highway location offers a scenic setting with outdoor seating overlooking bushland, and they cater to a mix of appetites with meat pies (beef, steak, curry beef and more), fruit pies, sausage rolls, breakfast items and quality coffee. Gluten-free options and good accessibility make it a welcoming stop whether you're passing through or sitting down to eat.
About Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky is a pie shop in Cowan that has been baking for around 30 years, and it sits on the Old Pacific Highway looking out over bushland and the valley. That setting is a big part of its appeal, and plenty of people will tell you the view is half the reason to stop.
The pies are the main event. The range runs from classic steak and pepper steak to curry beef, lamb, chicken and mushroom varieties, and there are sweet fruit pies too, including apple and rhubarb and apricot. The kitchen bakes daily, and the grass-fed beef pies and handmade pastries are what the tagline, "Great Aussie Meat Pies", is all about. Locals mention the pastry coming out flaky and the pies fresh from the oven, and the sausage rolls get a regular mention alongside them. Gluten-free options are available if you need them.
It works as a proper sit-down stop as well as a quick takeaway. There's a good run of outdoor tables, some sheltered and some open, with a smaller indoor area, and we hear the bush turkeys wandering around add to the charm. Coffee, breakfast and a fuller lunch menu are on offer, along with smoothies and sweet treats. The staff are friendly, even when it's busy.
Busy is worth planning for. Weekends and mornings draw plenty of cyclists and motorcyclists on their runs, and by early afternoon some favourites can sell out, so go earlier if you have your heart set on a particular pie. Opinion is a little split on the food itself: most people rave about the pies, though a few find the fillings just good rather than outstanding, and some feel the prices run on the premium side.
Parking is free, with a car park and street spots, and accessibility is covered with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet. Cards and mobile payments are accepted. Hours are a little longer on weekends, but it's worth checking before you head out.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“Famous for their fresh, daily baked hot pie with various options to choose from.”
“Staff friendly even in the rush period! Loads of parking.for cars, and motorcycles.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky is known for its pies, especially the classic steak, pepper steak and curry beef varieties, along with sausage rolls and fruit pies like apple and apricot. It sits on the Old Pacific Highway overlooking bushland and a valley, a setting that draws drivers, cyclists and travellers alike. Staff are regularly described as friendly, and pies are baked fresh daily.
Yes, gluten-free options are available at Pie in the Sky alongside the regular pie range. The shop offers both takeaway and dine-in, with indoor seating plus plenty of outdoor tables looking out over the valley, so it suits a quick pie on the road or a longer sit-down stop.
Beyond its meat and fruit pies, Pie in the Sky serves breakfast items, toast and scones, sides like fries and wedges, and a coffee range including cappuccino, flat white, cafe latte and flavoured lattes. Pies can be served on a plate or in a bag, making it easy for cyclists and travellers to grab something and keep moving.
The site has a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet, plus free street parking and a free car park on-site, though a few visitors note the car park surface itself is a bit rough. It accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments, and sits right on the Old Pacific Highway, a popular stop for drivers and riders heading towards Newcastle.
Many visitors say yes, the outdoor seating overlooks bushland and a valley with occasional bush turkeys wandering about, making it a relaxing pit stop even if you're just after a coffee. Pies are generally described as fresh with flaky pastry and generous fillings, though a few customers rate the fillings as average, so it's worth checking what's in stock as popular varieties can sell out.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 2 9985 7018
- Address
- 1296 Pacific Hwy, Cowan, New South Wales, 2081
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9am-5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-5pm
- Thursday
- 9am-5pm
- Friday
- 9am-5pm
- Saturday
- 8am-5pm
- Sunday
- 8am-5pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Dine-in, In-store shopping
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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