At Pinjarra Bakery, we’ve been rolling dough and slinging pies for almost three decades now — and trust us, we’ve made a lot of pies. From humble beginnings to national titles, it’s taken years of taste testing (the fun part), recipe tweaking (the fiddly part), and proper pie-lovin’ passion to get to where we are today.
What started with a few family recipes has grown into a full-blown flavour obsession. We’re talkin’ golden, flaky pastry that holds strong (no soggy bottoms here!), filled to the brim with rich, comforting, slow-cooked goodness. Every bite is a warm hug for your tastebuds.
On the way, we’ve staged a few awards as well. From our Lamb & Rosemary pies taking out National Winner back in 2009, to being crowned Best Meat Pie in Australia twice — in 2019 and 2021 — for our famous Chunky Steak, we’ve been stoked to see our pies know that much success within the knowledgeable crowd of Aussies.
So what makes our pies so tasty, one might ask? Well, we could spill the beans… but where’s the fun in that? Let’s just say it’s a mix of passion, carefully curated ingredients, combined with years of practice and a desire to renew and improve every time.
The secret behind Pinjarra Bakery pies: a crust as golden as the awards we’ve won.
Alright, if we were going to let you in on the secret to our pies (just a little one), we’d have to start with the crust. Because let’s be honest – a great pie lives and dies by its pastry.
A good crust is the key to every good pie. It’s what holds all the magic together. You can’t just whack any old pastry on top and hope for the best – it’s gotta be spot on.
Baked to that perfect golden hue, it’s crisp on the edges, flaky without falling apart, and sturdy enough to eat one-handed (as every proper Aussie pie should be) and hold in all that juicy goodness… without ever turning soggy (because no one likes a soggy bottom, right?).
When it comes to the crust, the texture, the colour, the shape – every detail matters. And let’s be honest, it’s taken us years of early mornings, floury benches and a fair few “back to the drawing board” moments to get it just right.
It might look simple, but make no mistake – this pastry is a work of art. And just like our pie fans across the country, we reckon it’s worth every bit of effort.
The secret behind Pinjarra Bakery pies: a filling packed with local flavours.
When it comes to pies, a golden crust is essential, but let’s not forget that the heart of any good pie lies in the filling. Between the two, it’s a real partnership — you can’t have one shine without the other. It’s like snag and sauce, or weekends and footy, it’s the combo of both that makes magic happen.
To make a filling that’s rich, hearty and full of flavour, it all starts with quality ingredients. At Pinjarra Bakery, we’re big on flavour, and that’s why we only use the best of the West — locally sourced, fresh-as produce straight from farmers and suppliers across the South West of WA. We handpick the best of the best. Think farm-fresh veggies, locally raised meats, creamy dairy, and free-range eggs – all sourced from hardworking local producers we know and trust.
Once we’ve got our hands on the good stuff, it’s over to our culinary crew – part chefs, part pie artists, full-time flavour fanatics. With years of experience (and a borderline obsession with great food), they’re always cooking up new ideas, fine-tuning the classics, and making sure every pie that leaves our bakery is packed with flavours and made with love.
And that’s the magic. At Pinjarra, we don’t just fill pies — we combine local love and expert hands to fill bellies, win hearts, and fuel road trips one bite at a time.
The secret behind Pinjarra Bakery pies: golden pastry, juicy filling, flavours, passion and a lotta love.
When you bring a golden, flaky crust, a hearty, locally-sourced filling, and a team of passionate pie-makers who live and breathe their craft, you get something pretty special.
At Pinjarra Bakery, that’s what we strive for. We’re not just making pies — we’re creating little pockets of joy. Each one is the result of years of perfecting the process, sourcing the best ingredients from right here in the West, and baking in an atmosphere that feels more like family than factory. It’s the kind of place where good vibes are always on the menu, and you can taste the love in every bite.
Whether you’re chasing that nostalgic road trip stop, fuelling up for a big day, or just craving a proper, honest feed, our pies are here for it — made fresh, shared with pride, and served up with a smile.
Whether you’re a local or just passing through, there’s a little slice of WA waiting for you in every one of our stores, so make sure to stop by our next trip. And if you’re anything like the rest of our happy pie-loving crew, you won’t just stop at one.