Parker Pies
88 Main St, Rutherglen, Victoria, 3685
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Why Choose Parker Pies?
Parker Pies has built a devoted local following for its standout pies, the pepper steak and chunky beef rank among the best visitors have sampled across regional Victoria. The pastry is consistently light and flaky, the filling generous, and they pair their pies with housemade chutney and relish that lift the experience. Dine in the cafe or grab takeaway, and expect friendly, helpful service in a clean, welcoming space.
About Parker Pies
Pies are the whole point at Parker Pies, a pie shop in Rutherglen, Victoria. Their own menu runs across beef, lamb, chicken and vegetarian pies, plus sausage rolls and a bake-at-home range, so there's usually something to suit the table.
The pepper steak pie gets talked about more than most, and so does the chunky beef. People describe a generous filling, good gravy that isn't too salty, and pastry that's light and flaky rather than heavy. A few visitors who've tried pies across a lot of tourist towns rank these among the best they've had. One local put it simply: they've never managed just one pie per visit.
The homemade chutney is the other thing you'll hear about. It comes out with your pie, and plenty of people leave with a jar for home. If you're passing through and want to take some pies with you, the frozen ones travel well enough that visitors have stocked up for the freezer before heading off.
It's a roomy, cafe-style spot with seating inside and out, including a garden area that's pleasant on a sunny day. You can dine in or take away, and they do coffee and breakfast too. The vanilla slice and the coffee both earn praise, and we hear the beans are sourced nearby. Staff come across as friendly and helpful, and the place is kept clean. Pies come out fresh from the oven. Parking is free on the street, and there's a wheelchair-accessible entrance and car park. Cards and tap payments are accepted.
One visitor felt the pies are on the pricey side, though they thought the quality justified it, and another found the menu narrower than it used to be, with a smaller sweet selection. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor area, but don't count on a water bowl.
They're open seven days, with the doors opening early. It's still worth a quick check of the hours before you go.
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What Customers Say on Google
“The pepper steak pie paired with their homemade chutney, was exceptional, tender, hearty, and packed with flavor. The chutney took it next level.”
“We have been trying the pies in every tourist town from Adelaide to Melbourne to Northeast Victoria over the last 10 years and Parker Pies of Rutherglen would have to be the best that we have enjoyed.”
“I've never been able to just eat one pie per visit, I average about 2.5.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Parker Pies
Parker Pies is a pie shop in Rutherglen, Victoria, where pies are the whole focus. The pepper steak pie and chunky beef are mentioned most often, with visitors praising generous fillings, flavourful gravy and pastry that's light and flaky rather than heavy. Sausage rolls and the homemade chutney also get regular mentions as worth trying alongside the pies.
Yes, Parker Pies offers both takeaway and dine-in. The cafe has a large indoor and outdoor seating setup, including a garden area some visitors have enjoyed sitting in. Coffee and breakfast are also available, and the venue has a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance plus free street parking nearby.
The menu runs across beef, lamb, chicken and vegetarian pies, plus sausage rolls and a bake-at-home range. The pepper steak pie and chunky beef pie are the standouts locals rave about, often paired with the shop's homemade chutney or relish. Vegetarian options can be harder to find on any given day, so it's worth ringing ahead if that's what you're after.
Many visitors say the pies are worth the price, with some calling them among the best they've had across Australia, while a few note prices sit on the higher side for a pie shop. Staff are described as friendly and helpful, and the shop is kept clean. For current pricing, it's best to ask Parker Pies directly.
Yes, alongside its pies and sausage rolls, Parker Pies serves coffee and breakfast, making it a stop for more than just a pie on the go. The cafe accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments, and has wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance for easy access.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 2 6032 9605
- Address
- 88 Main St, Rutherglen, Victoria, 3685
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7:30am-4:30pm
- Tuesday
- 7:30am-4:30pm
- Wednesday
- 7:30am-4:30pm
- Thursday
- 7:30am-4:30pm
- Friday
- 7:30am-4:30pm
- Saturday
- 7:30am-4:30pm
- Sunday
- 7:30am-4pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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