I'm an Aussie, so meat pies are like mother's milk to me. Meat pies Downunder are what hamburgers are to the USA -- they're everywhere but there are a lot of awful ones. Still, when you know where the good ones are, there's a devoted following! I gather it's the same in New Zealand; that's where this chef's from. I've ordered savory pies, and even pasties, across the US. Usually it's an Australian, New Zealand or English person behind it. There aren't a lot of places that make them here and most are pretty grim. Sometimes you find a pie with decent pastry ... much less often, a decent filling ...these are the only savory pies I've found that excel in both. The puff pastry on these pies is my ideal for meat pies (as opposed to short crust pastry). It's flavorful and wonderfully light without being too flaky. There are a boat load of pie flavors and I've tried a lot of them but the ones that are my favorites are the steak varieties... steak & cheese, steak & stout, steak garlic mushroom and steak bacon and blue cheese. The steak is chunky, flavorful and tender -- no gristle! -- and there's a decent amount of it. $7 per 7.5oz hand pie is a good deal to me, based on the quality. In fact, I'd gladly pay more for a "premium" pie with even more filling. I've never visited the store but they go by Kiwi Kuisine pies online and can be shipped to you by ordering from the web site (or ordering from Wholefoods, although you'll need to put a special order in if you want more than 1). They ship frozen perfectly, just reheat in the oven (microwaving is allowed but not ideal imho) in 30 minutes, and are the perfect comfort food, winter or summer. I pair them with a salad and it's a simple and delicious meal. Most Aussies slather their meat pie with tomato sauce (ketchup to you) but these taste so good, I often skip it. When I was confused ordering online (probably more about me) I call the store and the staff couldn't have been more helpful or patient. read more

Kiwi Pie Shop - Steak & Stout frozen meat pie - Kiwi Kuisine - Specialty Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

What a gem! Inside a strip mall is a pie shop owned by someone from New Zealand. Walk inside and be greeted by their friendly staff. Here, you can order savory pies (think meat pies) and sweet ones from chocolate to berry. For just a few dollars, I ordered to go a slice of their chocolate pie. Since it was in the fridge, it was very cold, but so tasty. It's like a chocolate chess pie and truly the best I've had. To make a day of it, order lunch across the lot at the BBQ spot and finish for dessert at the Kiwi Pie Shop. read more

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Tried out the heartbreak pie which is chocolate and berries ($27). The price is pretty high but it was delicious. We also purchased a lamb hand pie, which we were not a fan of. Overall, would come back for more pie but would likely stick with their sweet pies versus savory. read more

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Piping hot steamy crispy savory pies. This place is a little hidden gem in Alexandria. As far as I know, this is the only place in the area serving up authentic New Zealand pies. I was excited to discover this place as it provided a nice break from the overabundance of american, chinese, and mexican cuisines in this area. I ordered the steak, mushroom, and garlic pie. The crispy golden crust was dusted with little bits of toasty onion like an everything bagel. The inside was filled with massive chunks of meat and gravy. The flavor was a little one note at first, but then the subtle garlic flavor started hitting after the 2nd or 3rd bite. It was yummy and satisfied my craving although I might opt for one of the best sellers next time. In case you're curious, those customer favorites include: roast lamb, steak & cheese, chicken curry, spicy veggie, and ham bacon egg & cheese. They also have a Vegemite beef and cheese flavor that sounds intriguing. Will definitely come back to support this small business and taste more pies! read more

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Walked by this place a couple times, kind of tucked in a plaza off Eisenhower (next to a large doggy daycare), decided to check it out. Immediately greeted as I walked up by a guy outside breaking down boxes, he came in and walked me through the pies, describing them, asking questions on what I liked. I decided to go with the Chicken Curry Pie out of the many different options from Lamb, Steak, and even a breakfast pie. The Chicken Curry Pie was delicious, nice tasty crust and inside was full of flavor. Chicken, curry, peas all done up like a delicious Pot Pie. But not like ones you get from Banquet (way, way better). Great for quick lunch or snack, not terribly overpriced at $7 and change (including tax). Definitely will be back to try a couple of the other options. read more

Kiwi Pie Shop - Delicious crust filled with Hmmmm goodness - Specialty Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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The Kiwi Pie Shop is owned by Chef Ram Todd and offers both frozen and bakery-fresh pies (both savory and sweet). You can't miss this little storefront, as you can find a couple of black and white sheep in the front - super cute! The savory selections include: Roast Lamb, Chicken Curry, Steak and Cheese, Steak & Guinness, Ham, Bacon, Egg & Cheese, Chicken Portobello Mushroom, Steak Garlic Mushroom, Steak Bacon & Blue Cheese, Spicy Veggie, Steak Cottage, and Mince & Cheese. The dessert pies include: Hokey Pokey Apple, Very Berry, Pina Colada, Key Lime, Cookies & Cream, Heartbreak, Peachie Keen, and Passionfruit. They also have family-sizes, too. Daily sides that are offered are: Caesar Salad, Mashed Potato & Gravy, Roasted Veggies Bubble & Squeak, and Mac & Cheese. They also have housemade drinks! Crazy Carrot, Kiwi Monster, Red Dragon, and Ginger Lemonade. I had the Steak and Cheese, the Steak Cottage, and the Spinach pies to-go. You can request them to be warmed up in their super fast and hot oven, which only takes a couple of minutes. The Steak and Cheese was delicious, as it wasn't too cheesy, and there was a lot of steak cubes within; the Steak Cottage was yummy, too, with the perfectly whipped mashed potatoes, veggies, and steak cubes; and, the Spinach pie was yummy, as the crust was buttery and flaky, and the combination of the spinach and the feta just hit the spot! I also tried their Ginger Lemonade, which was super refreshing and had a great nice kick from the ginger. Staff was super friendly! Note that this is only a carry-out place, so you can purchase pies and their store shirts to-go. Definitely check this place out! +Steak Cottage pie +Steak and Cheese pie +Spinach pie +delicious savory and sweet pies! +can order for delivery +can be found at Farmers Markets +a few 10-minute parking spots located in front of the store read more

Kiwi Pies are a delight. Upon walking in you are engulfed in New Zealand warmth, color, and flavors with authentic and fresh pies! Being new to the shop, it's nice that information sheets tell you a little about why the shop was founded. Customer service is fantastic! The owner's wife was just so welcoming and knowledgeable. She knew everything about her pies and can answer all your questions. The owner informed me all the pies are Nut Free, and have a unique way of sweetening their pies that makes them not too sweet which I appreciated. You can tell they love what they do, and if I know anything LOVE is the key ingredient in a good pie. The store is relatively hidden away right on Eisenhower. They have a few parking spots out front solely for patrons of the Kiwi Pie Shop so rest assured you're safe getting immersed in the world of pie. It's nice to know they have fresh sweet and savory, slice or whole pies baked for walk-in customers. They also offer frozen individual ones to take home and bake at your own leisure for a quick lunch or large ones for holidays etc. All options are available upon walking in. They were not short of options which I was so thrilled to find. I was so fantastically overwhelmed I just needed to try them all. I specifically had a sweet tooth so I can only review based off of the sweet pies. They showcase their fresh creations and it's tough to say no. I was advised that instead of getting a slice of each (Which they can warm up for your eating pleasure), they have a deal to get a whole pie with 7 slices of each you select. You can customize it to your specifications which is ideal for trying out the shop or bringing favorites home :) The fresh juices are also amazing! They allow you to sample them too which I loved. I bought two! Highly recommend the green juice and the ginger lemonade. I will now go slice by slice: -Hokey Pokey apple pie- nice thick apple slices with a cinnamon taste. Crust is amazing and unlike anything I've ever had. Not lacking in any area. Very authentic not at all generic or plain. You just can't get this at a store. Not too sweet, definitely a classic favorite. -key lime- one of my personal life goals is to find the best key lime pie in VA. I found it pretty sour and limey which is something I find a lot of slices lack. Maybe I need a better medium...not 10/10 on this guy. -heartbreaker slice- (berry pie with thin layer of chocolate underneath) the bitter chocolate evens out the tartness and it's a great bite with flakey crust. -peach- the crumble on this was the best part, also the thick peach slices!! -lemon cherry- true to lemon taste with chunks of real fruit. Incredible. -piña colada- the cream is full of coconut flakes and pineapple pieces. Very rich and creamy! While it was the last one I would've thought to try, it stood out! Recommendations: -Lemon Cherry -Heartbreaker -Piña Colada If you're a pie fanatic, or just want to try something new, I highly recommend this shop. Make sure you swing by! read more

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This little pie shop is a hidden gem, nestled in an innocuous plaza of miscellaneous stores. Easy to miss, but you should not miss out! We got the roasted lamb pie and vegemite beef and cheese for takeout. The crust on both pies was flaky and buttery, and they came out steaming hot. The lamb included a generous portion of meat, though we found it to be a little undersalted. The beef and cheese, however - perfectly seasoned and so delicious... a must try! We appreciated the great customer service. The gentleman who took our order explained that one of our pies came out of the oven collapsed, so they took it upon themselves to provide us with an additional, non-collapsed pie. We probably would not have noticed the first was collapsed as this was our first time trying these pies (and it still tasted amazing), but admire the high standards to which they hold themselves - a rare find these days. read more

Love the steak and cheese pie. The delivery was quick and the pie was delicious. I will definitely buy more pies to try in the next few days. read more

Kiwi Pie Shop - Steak and cheese pie - Specialty Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I have not been to this shop but received a pie from here from a good friend. It was delicious. Apple Carmel pie by far the best I have ever had. Would definitely recommend Kiwi pie shop. read more

Lamb pie - the pie was a a little inconsistent. There were fatty bites that were very good, but the leaner bites tasted under seasoned. The crust was also not as buttery and flaky as I expected - a little dry I'm giving this four stars because the guy at the counter was nice and I would love to try some of the sweet pies read more

Soo I came here with high hopes. I read all of the reviews and went in with an entire game plan of sweet and savory pies that I'd try. Unfortunately, when I got there (1.5 hours before they were to close), they only had 4 savory pies and 3-4 flavors of sweet pies. You'd figure that they'd have more of a variety and quantity... especially because I came much earlier than they were to close. That was so disappointing. There were other pies in the display, but if they weren't sliced, we couldn't try them. I wanted to try the passion fruit and the heartbreaker, but she wasn't allowed to cut them. What's the point of displaying something to me that I can't have? The person who checked us out anyways said the passion fruit pie was meh at best... If your own employee says that about a flavor, I guess I didn't miss much. Savory: purchased 2 savory pies, the steak and cheese and the veggie pie. The steak and cheese was meh and honestly I wouldn't recommend. It isn't worth $6.50 to me. The spicy veggie pie was good, not the best, but the best of the ones we got. Still not worth $6.50. You can buy an Amy's frozen pot pie for less than $5 and it tastes better than this. Sweet: I got the chocolate pie and the apple pie and I'm sorely disappointed. Firstly, the apple pie I got looked half empty/broken. Like, where's the other half? The chocolate pie looked so dry and didn't really look fresh at all. The pie's crust should be crispy and flaky, yet this one's seemed a bit underdone. The "chocolate" itself tasted like the glaze of a donut. It was clear the first ingredient in making the custard was sugar, not chocolate. With the apple pie, it was such a mistake. The apples were layered without any helping glaze or sauce, sour, and so saggy. It didn't feel like cooked apples. Just raw apples soaked in a cinnamon sugar mixture that dried into them and made them soggy. We threw these away. McDonald's apple pie satisfies in ways this never could. My recommendation would be to avoid this place. The prices are beyond expensive and the quality isn't there. I was really excited to try a pie place in Alexandria, but this isn't it. I'm sad to say it, but the pies at the chain Bob's & Edith's diner are much more better. My review isn't meant to bash this place, but to let people know that these previous reviews aren't representative of the quality there. I expected so much because of them, and I'm so let down now. Biggest waste of $20+ ever. read more

Well dang. Just had the steak-and-stout pie for dinner. I'd never partaken of Kiwi before though the ladyfriend was a fan. Crust - light and flaky without being crumbly or greasy or heavy. Filling - not stingy with the bite-sized steak chunks and good quality meat, as not stringy or chewy but very tender. Good gravy. Not heavily salty but a rich complex taste. Loads better than any store pot pie blah you'd get. Ladyfriend said she's never had a bad one, either dessert or savory, though steak and stout is a fave. Because of pandemic, gotta order ahead, though there's local delivery if you buy some minimum amount. Worthwhile, definitely. read more

Nice little hidden gem. I typically splurge a bit when trying a new place and get half of the menu, and this place didn't disappoint. If you're a fan of pies with meaty (and some non-meaty) goodness, definitely worth a try. read more

I just tucked into my steak and ale pie and - wow! - so yummy. Crust was perfectly flaky, gravy was just the right amount and perfect flavor, and the meat was tender. I bought a few more pies to share with friends and also a slice of creamy pina colada pie. Looking forward to more pie!! The Pie Shop is delightfully decorated with amazing art work and there are some adorable sheep (statues) outside. Shannon the shopkeeper was super helpful and nice too. :-) read more

UPDATE: For the first time ever, we bought pies for Thanksgiving this year instead of making them. The Kiwi Pie Shop really came through for us! The Sweet P pie has a wonderfully complex blend of sweet potato and pumpkin. The Chocolate Chess Pie was even better, with a beautifully textured chocolate filling. Both had perfect flaky crusts. We bought the pies frozen, moved them from freezer to fridge 24 hours before the meal, and to the counter 1 or 2 hours before serving. We kept them in the pie boxes until serving. Our guests were delighted. read more

This place is the best! But, full disclosure, I'm a pie person. Flakey, buttery goodness with a savory mix of flavorful meats and veggies? Or, of course, dessert/sweet pies?? I'm here for it. The Kiwi Pie Shop has a SOLID menu of conventional and slightly different choices, for both savory and sweet options. Full size or "single serving," fresh or frozen, they are incredibly accommodating. Also, they really came through for me at Thanksgiving time; they had a "thanksgiving pie" (turkey, veggies, cranberries filling), and then I pick up an apple pie for my thanksgiving of 3. Full bellies and plenty of delicious leftovers. Seriously, this place is awesome! (Side note: they're a pick-up store, currently, meaning that you'll not be in-store as you enjoy the deliciousness.) read more

Kiwi sells delicious take and bake dinner pies for an affordable price. I will definitely be back for more.

Best meat pies in the DMV. I can find them at Whole Foods and the Farmers Market but going to the shop gives you a much bigger selection.

The key lime and chocolate chess were excellent and exceeded expectations. Online ordering and pickup was very easy as well. We will order from here again. read more

Such a lovely shop with amazing food! I really enjoyed popping in one day after work with the family. We were warmly greeted and given a nicely curated breakdown of their offerings and a bit about the business and their cultural ties to the food. They offer it hot or frozen to take home. Had several of their meat pies and tried a couple of the dessert pies. Simply delicious! Highly recommended, especially if you're looking for a nice change of cuisine from what else is offered in the area. read more

Kiwi Pie Shop - Specialty Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I really, really like savory pies so this place is great imo. You may need 2 to if your appetite is larger. I ate 2 lol. I loved the egg & ham pie- my favorite. I loved the chicken & mushroom after I added salt to taste. Liked the steak & cheese. read more

I really wanted to LOVE this pie! I read the reviews and thought I had to try it! I walked in it's a small space but well organized.they had two employees working and the staff greeted me upon entry. I couldn't decide between the key lime pie or peach pie. They both were recommended but it decided on the peach. The ingredients were fresh and the crust decent butt the pie was over powered with cinnamon. The crust was decent but not great. Perhaps a different pie might be better so, I'll give them another try in a few wells and let you know how things taste at that time. I'll try the apple or key lime pie. read more

Absolutely decadent and not oversized. I have the curry chicken and heartbreak pie (berries & chocolate) and I wasn't disappointed. Definitely will be coming back. Super convenient, I ordered from outside tent (COVID-19 precaution) in front of restaurant. I took one hot and 4 frozen pies to go in a matter of 4 minutes from placing order. Can't wait to taste the rest of the menu. Again, the curry chicken was outstanding, flaky, flavorful and full or veggies. I recommend this little hidden gem to all. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for some time. I order three savory pies for takeout. I will say the crusts are very nicely done but all three of the pies were bland and very dry... no gravy filling to speak of. Really tasteless... can not recommend. read more

Kiwi Pie Shop - First visit. Excited! - Specialty Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

ooooh, kiwi pies! these brought back memories from my days backpacking through new zealand. what a country....the steak and cheese pie was delicious. id definitely order these for a party or event. personally, id love more pie options with less onions. drinks needed to wash it down! ill be back. read more

Come on, everyone, who doesn't like a good, meaty hand pie? That's what I thought, no one. One day in October I realized I needed a tire patched. Ugh. So I went to a place in Alexandria and, while I was pulling up, I noticed this pie place. Did I mention that I was hungry? So, while I waited for my tire to be patched (which took like 15 minutes and no waiting - but that's another amazing story), I headed over. They've got pies they can warm to go, sweet pies in the case, and a freezer full of hand pies to go. And to go they went. I loaded up on freezer pies, who cares that my freezer has no room for pies (i made room) and got one beef pie to go. No regrets. The pie I had to go hit the spot, it was delicious. The crust is great, the filling is great. It was great. Over time I've tried a bunch of other ones that have been in my freezer. Beef and Stout, Shepards Beef Pie, Lamb Pie, Vegetable, Chicken. I've never been disappointed. You can microwave or oven bake them. They're good both ways. Obviously the crust will be better in the oven. But, sometimes time is an issue. Great for bringing to work. Go there, get some. The end! read more

Wow! Terrific meat pies. We had the beef and cheese hand pies for lunch, and then treated ourselves to the lamb pie for dinner. They were both delicious! The crust is flaky and delicious. The stuffing were perfect - both complemented the crust. We will be back soon to try the alternative stuffings. Staff were helpful and Kiwi friendly. This is a must visit for anyone that loves great food. read more

Kiwi Pie Shop - This is the delicious lamb pie. - Specialty Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Read all the good reviews about this place and decided to visit. Wife and I went as soon as they opened up on a Saturday at noon and we were first customers. Young lady at the counter seemed pretty disinterested to be at work. We weren't greeted as we came in. The countertop case was 100% empty, coffee machine was off, nothing to drink but bottled water and they were not selling sweet pies by the slice, just whole pies. My whole game plan on getting 7 slices of sweet pie was shot dead. We ordered 3 savory pies. Took about 15 minutes, got our food and we left. Ate the pies shortly after and the crust on the roasted lamb pie was concrete hard. We paid approx $28 for our meal. Doubtful this place will ever see my wife and me again. Sorry. Can't recommend. Huge disappointment. Cheers and good luck. read more

We haven't even tasted these pies yet but have 100% confidence in this business. We met Ram. Order your Thanksgiving pie here...don't be that guest that brings a frozen pie to the dinner. DON'T. read more

Kiwi Pie Shop - One of these pies are not like the other. - Specialty Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We ordered a pie online and did curbside pickup. We ordered the chicken curry pie and it was super delicious! We highly recommend it to all!

Chef Ram Todd and wife Shannon are absolutely the best shop owners I have yet to encounter . They are very informative and helpful when choosing a pie or asking directions around the city . The spicy veggie pie is what I had and it was definitely a great choice as well as the beet juice that was freshly made and the PIÑA COLADA PIE ! That pie will have me back in VA in no time , it was not only tasty but it was rich and creamy and everything you could imagine a pie could be. Everything that I had here was not only amazing, but will have me coming back! read more

Kiwi Pie Shop - Spicy Veggie Pie - Specialty Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I LOVED passion fruit pie and lamb pie. I think this would be my new favorite place in this area. The guy who works there is so nice. Juice tasted fresh and healthy and pie as well, not too sweet, which I love. read more

Kiwi Pie Shop - Lamb Pie and passion fruit pie - Specialty Food Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

They have the most AMAZING passion fruit pie! And the kids working there are kind and helpful! The pie in the picture survived a metro ride and was delightful! I am writing three weeks after I got the pie to say that the passion fruit pie was just as spectacular after being half melted and tossed in the freeze as it was when I got it. read more

Found this little New Zealand gem across the street from a storage company and we had to stop. So happy we did. Absolutely loved our food and the blonde sweetheart checking us out was so sweet to us! Great customer service. My boyfriend said the interior brought back nostalgia from living in New Zealand. Super cute little place you'll be happy to make the stop! read more

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A hidden gem! The steak and mozzarella pie was my absolute favorite. Being from NY, I will for sure be visiting EVERY time I visit the DMV area! read more

I went in looking for good savory pies; we weren't even greeted by the lady in the front. She was just cane off very dry to us: Their coffee machine wasn't in use. To start, We ordered two savory pies, one steak and cheese and one steak and garlic mushroom pie. The garlic mushroom pie had absolutely no taste, i couldn't finish it. To top it off, we ordered an apple pie THAT WE GOT COLD, borderline frozen. in conclusion, there are better places. read more

Love the individual savory pies! This is the perfect, fall/winter, comfort food. Very friendly staff!

My parents often talk about their visit to New Zealand decades ago as one of their favorite trips of all times. They also bemoaned the fact that in a land overflowing with sheep it was hard to get lamb to eat. So my husband and I brought one of Chef Ram's lamb pies over the holidays to share. EVERYONE RAVED about it and not a crumb was left. I believe we started a new family tradition. As a vegetarian I warmed up the spinach roll which never disappoints. Finally, we appreciate the chic cardboard box his pies are packaged in as they travel well and are recyclable. read more

This is my second trip to Kiwi Pie Shop. The first time My husband and I came here strictly for the sweet pies. We tried the Peachie Keen and the Key Lime. They were amazing. This time we came back for not only the sweet pies but to try the savory pies. We were NOT let down. Wow! They flavors were delicious! We tried the Chicken Curry and the Steak and Cheese. They were scrumptious. We can't wait to come back and try more. read more