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Proper Pie

4.6 (845 reviews)
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Nancy C.

Visited Proper Pie for the first time with a friend for lunch. The shop has an outdoor ordering window and a couple of tables out on the sidewalk. I didn't realize this before I went, but it seems to be mostly to-go since you're unable to go inside. Luckily there is a park near by with benches, so my friend and I enjoyed our lunch there. The salmon pie was delicious and a great portion for me. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak and cheeseburger for my fiancé, however, he felt they were greasy and heavy. Overall I enjoyed my pie, but might not be for everyone!

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Sydney S.

Had to stop for Pi Day of course! Line moved quick & it was easy to order online. Pies themselves were good, not great. We finished them off but not sure they were worth $7 each & a line around the block. Might try the savory pies though!

Thai curry chicken pie
Christina S.

Food was so good! Service was lightning fast, even with a line at the ordering window. Unfortunately, no inside seating, and only 2 tables outside for people to sit at. We got our pies and went to the nearby park to enjoy them. The curried lamb pie 5/5 was absolutely divine. The spices and gamey-ness of the lamb went really well together. Mince and cheese 3.5/5 was good too but heavy on the gravy, difficult to eat Thai chicken curry 4/5 a solid choice for non-red meat eaters! Well balanced. The pork BBQ and peach 4.5/5 was spectacular but just barely beat out by the lamb pie

Kristina J.

Finally got to try Proper Pie out after hearing about it for so long! It is a small storefront that slings out only pies, both sweet & savory! I did not try any of the sweet pies on this visit but the three savory pies I did try were flaky and flavorful. I ended up getting the Peach & Pork BBQ, Butter Chicken and Salmon, Leek & Potato pies. The Peach & Pork BBQ was my favorite it had an amazing amount of filling and a good portion of meat. The Butter Chicken left more to be desired as it was mainly filled with the mild tomato based sauce and only a few chunks of chicken which did not compliment the crust as well as it could. The pies were much bigger than I thought they would be and found myself getting full after one, luckily they refrigerated and reheated very well! An employee also shared that you can freeze them for later eating, as well. They only offer take-out here and have two small tables in the front but do not have a public restroom or indoor seating. The staff was extremely friendly and quite efficient. The line for this place was quite long but I only waited about 10 minutes in line (which was about 4 groups ahead of me) and my pies were handed to me warm as soon as I placed the order. Overall, I see why this is an RVA favorite and definitely recommend giving it a shot.

Peach sesame crumble
Eugene W.

A great place to stop by to pick up some pie from their convenient takeout window. We enjoyed our Peach + Sesame Crumble pie slice at the Libby Hill Park, which I highly recommend! Crust was great. Peach was perfect level of sweetness/tartness. Would definitely come back again. We went an hour before closing, and they had already run out of most things for the day. Try to go earlier if you can. Otherwise, I'm sure all of their menu items are solid.

DeeAnn G.

If you love pie, and I do, you will want to line up gladly at the proper pie window and order your savory hand pie and your slice of heavenly sweet pie! We have had several from there and they are all delicious! The menu changes so you can try something new when it does. The butter chicken pie and the chicken curry mango are two standouts among the savories. My fave sweet is the strawberry rhubarb! Perfect blend of sweet and sour! The crusts are flakey and tender! Love me some pie!

Steak & Cheese

A great quick stop for a treat. We had the steak pie and a campfire pie. The savory pie was outstanding, especially on a cold day. The sweet pie was just alright! The service was standout - super quick and friendly!

Leyla M.

one of my favorite stops during my richmond trip! this quaint little pie shop is tucked away. it has a few seats outside, but the locals seem to take it to the park nearby. they have a lot of both sweet and savory options. i tried the chicken, leak and mushroom pie and it was amazing! all the flavors were well put together and i regretted not getting more than one! for the sweet pie i tried the strawberry rhubarb which tasted so good. it was sweet with a slight tart flavor. the crust itself seemed a little underbaked but that didn't stop me from eating all of the filling.

Clare C.

Stopped here while driving through Richmond and I am so glad we did! They have a variety of savory and sweet pies and they change out some of their pies weekly which is very fun. It is just a little window you walk up to. It is a cute little neighborhood. Was able to get parking just outside to get some pies. There is no where to eat them which is a little sad. Lots of unique pies. I ordered the thai savory and the turtle sweet pie. I loved them both. They were so filling and definitely worth the price! I even went back for a second one but they were out of the turtle. Workers were so nice and offered their recommendations! Would definitely come back! Yum!

Inside of steak and cheese pie
Shirley H.

Proper Pie was one of the most highly recommended RVA must-eats I read about online, so I had to try it. It's a tiny shop that only takes walk-up orders. They have two small tables outside and there is also a park conveniently located not even a block away. They have an assortment of savory and sweet New Zealand style personal and whole pies. Based on the three pies I tried, I'm sure everything is terrific. I went for the steak and cheese, their most popular savory pie, which is filled with diced steak in an onion gravy mixed with American cheese. Buttery, flaky crust with a warm, hearty, savory gravy. Now that is heaven on earth. To satisfy my sweet tooth, I got the banoffee and mock turtle (vegan) pies. The banoffee is their bestseller sweet pie and I now know why and am so on board. It's got beautiful and thick layers of English soft toffee, bananas, whipped cream, topped off with cocoa powder, all sitting on top of an Anzac biscuit crust. I was iffy about how tasty a vegan pie would be, but the person who took my order convinced me that the mock turtle was worth trying. It's got an Oreo crust, almond butter mousse filling, topped with Rice Krispies cereal, chocolate ganache, and crushed almonds. Very delicious in its own right. Proper Pie is a special spot to return to over and over again if you are ever in RVA. They know what they're doing, that's for sure.

Inside of the steak and cheese pie
Michelle C.

It was great! I've been here twice, and both times were amazing. There's no indoor seating or bathroom available, but there are two tables outside. The process is simple and efficient: just order, pay, and get your pie. The steak and cheese pie is absolutely delicious, you can really taste the chunks of beef, and the savory sauce ties it all together perfectly. We tried the steak and cheese, the sausage roll, and the butter chicken pie. The sausage roll has a solid filling; it was a little dry, but still tasty. The butter chicken pie had great flavor as well, but the steak and cheese is still my favorite. We haven't made it to the sweet pies yet, but one day, we definitely will!

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Spurthi A.

I've tried many different pies from here and they're all great! Spinach chickpea roll was also surprisingly good!

Soliman S.

Proper pie will go toe to toe any day of the week with your mom's pie! Are you looking for a savory pie? Come here! What about a sweeter pie? Also available here!! Order ahead, you still gotta stand in line, but at least you'll be able to pick it up (guaranteed set aside for you). Pull up to the window at 12, and you'll be in for such a treat, the atmosphere can be very electric. Looking at the menu with all the other patrons, and just being blown away by all the options (new and old!) Not only is it beautifully made, and handheld, the portions are perfect, filling enough where you feel like you could split a dessert pie with your partner. Just perfect!

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SO SO GOOD. And super fast service! My husband and I were visiting Richmond and stumbling upon this GEM was a highlight. 10/10

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Any vegan options here?

Yes! Their breakfast pies, savory pies, and sweets always have daily vegan options.

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Unfortunately gluten free pies are not available, no.

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This is a must stop every time I'm in Richmond. Each and every time I go the line is longer and…read morelonger though, so keep that in mind if you decide to stop by. The line moves pretty quickly and the sweet treats you leave with definitely make it worth it. I enjoy the salted caramel chocolate cake, but there is a plethora of treats to choose from and there's something for everybody from bars to cookies to cake and brownies. It's a whimsical spot, great for a cute little date or just a pick me up. I love the bubbles that they blow outside.

While in Richmond, we decided to stop by Shyndigz to try some of their baked goods! Unfortunately,…read morethe parking lot was small and a bit tight. After we parked, I had to squeeze out of my car in order to not hit the car next to us lol! When we walked in, we couldn't help but notice how absolutely beautiful the store was! Not only do they sell baked goods, they also offer food, coffee, cocktails, wine and an array of different items as well. I was immediately drawn to the plants. As a plant mom, I wanted to buy every single one lol. Since we were a bit hungry, we decided on grabbing some food as well. My sister ordered the Chicken Pot Pie and my daughter and I decided on the Beef Bourguinon and the Pepperoni Pizza. The other pizza option was the Chorizo with Hot Honey so I asked if they could add the Hot Honey on to the Pepperoni Pizza but they couldn't (not sure why lol), so I had to buy my own Hot Honey to add to it. While we waited for the food, we did grab some desserts. My favorite was the Rice Krispy Treats and the Shyndigz cookie! Since they had a few tables in the back, we decided to eat while we were there. The Chicken Pot Pie tasted okay but the Beef Bourguinon needed lacked flavor so we asked for some salt/pepper and it helped a little. My Pepperoni Pizza was actually pretty good, especially with the Hot Honey drizzled on top. Before we left, I looked over their wine selection and purchased a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. I wish I lived closer because I'd be at Shyndigz all the time. The service was great and I definitely want to try their other baked goods! I'll be back for sure!

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It should be considered a crime to serve this must tasty treats in one spot. I went in for a…read morecoffee but left with an entire box of pastries. I ordered several of the savory scones and a couple of cookies and loved them all. Both the cookies and scones vary by flavor but we had a sweet potato scone and a lavender flavored scone. I would not normally have ordered a lavender flavored anything but my wife loves it and I am glad she does. I tried it and struggled to leave any for her. I at almost the entire scone. The sweet potato was equally as good but with a much milder flavor. And the cookies....out of this world! The servers were friendly but nothing over the top. They seemed to be a cog in the machine and churning out orders. Overall, a cute little, vegan, spot with really good pastries and coffee. Head caution on the milkshakes if you are not use to vegan milkshakes. While they taste good, at least to me, they are wildly different than an cows milk milkshake. Alot of people are shocked by this and turned off by the flavor.

I really enjoyed trying Minglewood Bakery for the first time! I have both a dairy free and gluten…read moreallergy and it was so exciting to find a bakery where everything is 100% vegan and has many options that are gluten free too. I went on a rainy Saturday morning and thought it was so cool that they had a 10% off rainy day discount. I was tempted to get so many things but ended up opting for the Gluten Free Vegan Coffee Cake made with almond flour, it was delicious!!! You would never know it was dairy and gluten free. My boyfriend got the cheddar biscuits and loved it as well. They also have ice cream, cakes, cookies, scones, coffee, and so much more! I love that they also have vegan candy and chocolate as well as a freezer section with take and bake vegan and some gluten free options. They had frozen croissants, biscuits, breakfast sandwiches and more. The safe was super sweet and helpful too when ordering. I loved how homey and charming all the decor was and the cute wooden booths where you can sit and enjoy. The bakery is in Carytown so you are limited to street parking and pay to park parking decks. But we had no issue finding parking on a rainy Saturday morning. I highly recommend you give this bakery a try regardless of if you have food allergies or not!

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Brecotea

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Bright and airy space, almost like a spa!…read more Quiet when I came in weekday afternoon. Calming spot to grab a treat, get some work done/journal, or catch up with friends in an aesthetic and modern cafe. Ordered the paradise tea with mango and avocado. I loved the textures and layers of flavors. The drink was filling and lasted me a while, not watery but refreshing. The mango tasted fresh and avocado creamy. I haven't tried the pastries at this location, but have at their other Richmond cafe. Great cakes and buns made fresh in-house. Easy to find parking at the lot outside. Service is pretty quick.

Came here to get a breakfast pastry while in the area. Brecotea is a Korean inspired bakery that…read morealso has hot and cold beverages, breads, cakes, and savory sandwiches as well. The ambiance was clean and orderly. Upon entering, you grab a serving tray lined with parchment and some tongs. The items are in a glass enclosed display that you have to open and place your selections on your tray for purchase. I settled on the pistachio cream filled pecan pastry, the almond twist, and strawberry shortcake. The beverage menu was extensive: matcha, flavored teas, cocoa, espresso/coffee, and more. We were greeted by pleasant staff at checkout and our orders placed in a parchment type bag for take out. They also have seating inside. The pastries were just sweet enough without being overly sweet, which I like. The pistachio cream was a perfect compliment to the pecan encrusted pastry. The almond twist was both flaky and crunchy with the sliced almonds on top, and the strawberry shortcake had layers of real strawberries, whipped topping and yellow cake that was moist. All were fresh. All in all, a great place to stop by for a morning pastry treat and tea/coffee while in the area,

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Stopped by Sugar & Salt RVA for a little afternoon pick me up sweet treat. I had just finished a…read moremeeting nearby and wanted to treat myself. I had been here once before and ordered my friend a birthday mini fruit tart and myself a cake. I remember wishing the cake was a bit more moist and curious to try other desserts. I'm so happy I returned. This time I ordered the turtle cheesecake slice and a passionfruit tart for myself. I devoured these sweets. They were so yummy. They have more of a takeout situation here, so I ordered my sweets to go and ate them at home. It's pretty tiny shop. I loved the cheesecake the most. The passionfruit tart was fun, although with passionfruit as the base flavor I wish there were more tropical topping and then maybe a plain custard one with the berries. It was still tasty. I'd recommend stopping by if you're in the area looking for some dessert.

MANNNN THE PASSION FRUIT TARTE WAS SO SO GOOD I THINK ABOUT IT OFTEN. I've never heard of anyone…read moreelse selling the passion fruit tarte, but it was definitely the best thing that I got. The cake I had was a red velvet cake beautifully decorated, but a little heavy and sugary for me al thought I usually eat cake from asian bakeries. The toffee cookie was also amazing! Inside the display cases were beautiful, the only downside is there isn't much room and you can't really sit in there! Service was good, very welcoming! I'm definitely coming back for the passion fruit tart, the other tarts do not compare and i'm so so serious about it .....

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We found this spot about a year ago while searching for a local bakery, and now it's basically our…read moreSaturday tradition whenever we can make it. We've never had a disappointing meal. The Vanilla Latte is one of the best I've had, and their breakfast sandwiches never miss. My husband and I absolutely love the vibe -- it feels like one of those cozy neighborhood cafés you see in the movies. The staff is always super friendly, and service is quick. And, DON'T skip dessert! Their Nutella Brownie = 10/10!

A Richmond classic - but if you can endure the lines! I used to come here a lot more but truly the…read morelong line deters me. Still rating 5 stars because I've had so many memories here! --------------------------------- Drinks: I usually get a cold brew or latte. The cold brew hits, especially after a nice long run around Carytown/grove. Their lattes are alright, but not as good as some other places. The matcha is unfortunately not the best either, I think they use some type of sweetened powder as even the unsweetened is still sweet and the matcha flavor tastes burnt and not the best quality Also wish they had more seasonal drink options (other than the seasonal syrups) Recommendations: cold brew with splash of oat; pastries (macarons) Affordability: well priced (especially in this economy) Ambiance: cozy coffee shop vibes to hang out, not the best for studying/work Service: Great! they also have stamp cards Good for: post run coffee, coffee when you are not in a rush

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