Normans Proppa Pies

4.6(27)

221 Barkly St, St Kilda, Victoria, 3182

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Services:Takeaway

Fresh From the OvenKnown for PiesFriendly Staff

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Butter chickenApple pieShepherds pieTakeawayCard & contactless payments

Why Choose Normans Proppa Pies?

Normans Proppa Pies has a following of its own for English-style pies made with traditional techniques. The beef and peppercorn pie, with chunky brisket and creamy gravy, draws repeated praise for tender meat and light, crisp pastry, and the sweet range (strawberry custard crumble, apple) has its own following. A few customers flag that gravy and sides come at extra cost, so check the menu before ordering.

About Normans Proppa Pies

If you're after a proper English-style pie in St Kilda, Normans Proppa Pies has a strong local reputation for them. It's a takeaway-only operation, so grab your pie and eat on the go or take it home.

The pies are made from scratch with traditional baking techniques, and the bakery honours its namesake, Norman, a former army cook, through his heritage and recipes. Slow-braised beef and Stilton is the classic, with golden, flaky shortcrust pastry. We hear the beef and peppercorn comes with chunky brisket in creamy gravy and pastry that's light and crisp. Butter chicken, jalapeño beef, shepherds pie and a sausage roll round out the savoury side, and the sweet pies, apple among them, have their fans too.

Fresh from the oven is the appeal, and the staff get friendly mentions from people who've dropped in. One local suggested adding a side of mash and peas with the pie.

Some find a few of the pies a touch average, and there's the odd grumble that gravy and sides cost extra, so it's worth asking at the counter about what's included before you order.

The shop keeps limited hours, closed early in the week and open from mid-morning to mid-afternoon the rest of the time, and popular pies can go quickly, so check the hours and try to get in early.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Normans Proppa Pies

: Normans Proppa Pies is a takeaway pie shop known for English-style pies made from scratch with traditional techniques. Popular picks include the slow-braised beef and Stilton, beef and peppercorn with brisket in creamy gravy, butter chicken, jalapeño beef, shepherds pie and apple pie. Many locals add a side of mash or mushy peas to go with their pie.
: It's a takeaway-only operation, so you grab your pie and eat it on the go or take it home. There's no dine-in seating, but the St Kilda shop has built a strong local following for its pies and friendly crew behind the counter.
: The St Kilda shop accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments, so contactless tap-and-go is easy alongside standard card payments. This makes grabbing a quick pie for lunch or dinner straightforward without needing cash on hand.
: Yes, the pies are made fresh from the oven using traditional baking methods, with recipes honouring the shop's namesake, Norman, a former army cook. Staff are known for being friendly, and the range includes both savoury options like beef and peppercorn and sweet pies such as apple and strawberry custard crumble.
: Opinions vary a little on value, as some extras like gravy can cost more and aren't always obvious up front, so it's worth asking staff about pricing and any add-ons when you order. That said, the pies themselves, especially the beef and peppercorn and butter chicken, are consistently praised for flavour and pastry quality.