Best of Brisbane’s pies

<h2>Piefection</h2>If pie-making in Brisbane has a Heston Blumenthal, it could be Matt Roman – chilli caramel pork belly with Jarlsberg, Bundaberg Rum and T-bone, Jägermeister and double-smoked pork rib. Clever stuff. Mount Gravatt. Jack Daniels BBQ pork, $6. <b><a href="http://piefection.com.au">More details</a></b>

1/14<h2>Piefection</h2>If pie-making in Brisbane has a Heston Blumenthal, it could be Matt Roman – chilli caramel pork belly with Jarlsberg, Bundaberg Rum and T-bone, Jägermeister and double-smoked pork rib. Clever stuff. Mount Gravatt. Jack Daniels BBQ pork, $6. <b><a href="http://piefection.com.au">More details</a></b>

<h2>Gerbinos</h2>Simone and Salvatore Gerbino just wanted an Italian cake shop. But when they moved from their New Farm site to an Ashgrove shop that had long been known as “the pie shop”, they couldn’t let the clients down. If you’re after a pie with a chilli kick, this is probably your pie. Ashgrove. Chilli beef $4.40

2/14<h2>Gerbinos</h2>Simone and Salvatore Gerbino just wanted an Italian cake shop. But when they moved from their New Farm site to an Ashgrove shop that had long been known as “the pie shop”, they couldn’t let the clients down. If you’re after a pie with a chilli kick, this is probably your pie. Ashgrove. Chilli beef $4.40

<h2>Story Bridge Hotel</h2>At $14.90 it’s not the cheapest pie in Brisbane, but it does come with creamed potatoes and greens or chips and coleslaw, and on a plate, not in a bag. Kangaroo Point. Braised beef, onion and Guinness, $14.90. <b><a href="http://storybridgehotel.com.au">More details</a></b>

3/14<h2>Story Bridge Hotel</h2>At $14.90 it’s not the cheapest pie in Brisbane, but it does come with creamed potatoes and greens or chips and coleslaw, and on a plate, not in a bag. Kangaroo Point. Braised beef, onion and Guinness, $14.90. <b><a href="http://storybridgehotel.com.au">More details</a></b>

<h2>Beefy’s Pies</h2>It’s hard to argue with the procession of awards Beefy’s has collected over the past 14 years, particularly for its signature steak pie. It is a family-owned chain that makes a cracking pie with a notably generous serving of rich gravy in the filling, without compromising on the chunky beef. Six locations: Cannon Hill to Gympie. Signature steak, $5.70. <b><a href="http://beefys.com.au">More details</a></b>

4/14<h2>Beefy’s Pies</h2>It’s hard to argue with the procession of awards Beefy’s has collected over the past 14 years, particularly for its signature steak pie. It is a family-owned chain that makes a cracking pie with a notably generous serving of rich gravy in the filling, without compromising on the chunky beef. Six locations: Cannon Hill to Gympie. Signature steak, $5.70. <b><a href="http://beefys.com.au">More details</a></b>

<h2>In a Pickle</h2>This is a small catering business owned by a family of “major eaters”. That shows in its beef, Guinness and swiss mushroom pie. It is large and deep, almost a meal in itself. It might seem pricey, but there’s value in that there pie. Camp Hill. Beef, Guinness and Swiss mushroom, $9. <b><a href="http://inapickle.com.au">More details</a></b>

5/14<h2>In a Pickle</h2>This is a small catering business owned by a family of “major eaters”. That shows in its beef, Guinness and swiss mushroom pie. It is large and deep, almost a meal in itself. It might seem pricey, but there’s value in that there pie. Camp Hill. Beef, Guinness and Swiss mushroom, $9. <b><a href="http://inapickle.com.au">More details</a></b>

<h2>Uncle Bob’s Bakery</h2>Uncle Bob’s beef and red wine pie is the result of finely diced steak and beef mince, marinated in wine and spices overnight, and baked in super-firm shortcrust pastry cases and flaky lids. Also try their lamb and rosemary ($6.20). Belmont and bayside locations. Beef and red wine, $5.40. <b><a href="http://unclebobs.com.au">More details</a></b>

6/14<h2>Uncle Bob’s Bakery</h2>Uncle Bob’s beef and red wine pie is the result of finely diced steak and beef mince, marinated in wine and spices overnight, and baked in super-firm shortcrust pastry cases and flaky lids. Also try their lamb and rosemary ($6.20). Belmont and bayside locations. Beef and red wine, $5.40. <b><a href="http://unclebobs.com.au">More details</a></b>

<h2>Jacob’s Bakery</h2>People travel from the southside to buy a Jacob’s pie, according to owner Barry Ryan. They’re lured by a chunky all-beef recipe supplemented by extra mince to create a pie chock-full of meat. Aspley. Chunky steak, $4.80 <b><a href="http://jacobsbakery.com.au">More details</a></b>

7/14<h2>Jacob’s Bakery</h2>People travel from the southside to buy a Jacob’s pie, according to owner Barry Ryan. They’re lured by a chunky all-beef recipe supplemented by extra mince to create a pie chock-full of meat. Aspley. Chunky steak, $4.80 <b><a href="http://jacobsbakery.com.au">More details</a></b>

<h2>Goat Pie Guy</h2>Mick Hobson has taken an unlikely contender and turned it into one of the most delicious pies in the city. It’s slow-braised with leeks, onions, honey and thyme, finished with a balsamic gastrique. Markets around Brisbane. Deluxe goat pie, $7.50 (or four for $25). <b><a href="http://goatpieguy.com.au">More details</a></b>

8/14<h2>Goat Pie Guy</h2>Mick Hobson has taken an unlikely contender and turned it into one of the most delicious pies in the city. It’s slow-braised with leeks, onions, honey and thyme, finished with a balsamic gastrique. Markets around Brisbane. Deluxe goat pie, $7.50 (or four for $25). <b><a href="http://goatpieguy.com.au">More details</a></b>

<h2>Le Campagne Bakery</h2>Brad Clapham, who took over the former Rock ’n’ Roll Bakery site in late 2012 after working there previously as its pastry chef, folds and folds again to produce a lid with leaves of super-flaky buttery pastry, on top of braised Angus beef knuckle. Delicious. Greenslopes. Beef and pepper pie, $4.90

9/14<h2>Le Campagne Bakery</h2>Brad Clapham, who took over the former Rock ’n’ Roll Bakery site in late 2012 after working there previously as its pastry chef, folds and folds again to produce a lid with leaves of super-flaky buttery pastry, on top of braised Angus beef knuckle. Delicious. Greenslopes. Beef and pepper pie, $4.90

<h2>Jocelyn’s Provisions</h2>Two key elements go to create this ridiculously good pie: blade steak sourced from Carey Bros Quality Meats in Warwick, slow-cooked for 2½-3 hours, and sour cream in the shortcrust pastry to give it that X-factor. Fortitude Valley. Beef and red wine, $7.60. <b><a href="http://jocelynsprovisions.com.au">More details</a></b>

10/14<h2>Jocelyn’s Provisions</h2>Two key elements go to create this ridiculously good pie: blade steak sourced from Carey Bros Quality Meats in Warwick, slow-cooked for 2½-3 hours, and sour cream in the shortcrust pastry to give it that X-factor. Fortitude Valley. Beef and red wine, $7.60. <b><a href="http://jocelynsprovisions.com.au">More details</a></b>

11/14COURIER-MAIL TASTE - Pies Feature - Beefy's Steak Pie. Pic Anthony Weate

12/14CM TASTE - Mick Hobson, aka the Goat Pie Guy, with 'Deluxe Goat Pies'. Pic Anthony Weate

13/14COURIER-MAIL TASTE - Pies Feature - Uncle Bob's Bakery Chunky Steak and Red Wine pie. Pic Anthony Weate

14/14CM TASTE - Mick Hobson, aka the Goat Pie Guy, with 'Deluxe Goat Pies'. Pic Anthony Weate

Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/special-features/toplists/best-of-brisbanes-pies/image-gallery/4403e67cdb6ecc64eff6e8f80de56f73