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    4.6 (848 reviews)
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    Blake S.

    You order and get your food very quickly! I got the mango pie. It's a very exciting place because the traveling group on YouTube named Through My Lens came and got a few pies and reviewed the place. From what I see, they're a walk-up place so it's only a Togo order place or you could eat outside. It looks like a very old possibly 1800s architecture styled place with a very old park across the street with a Geocache.

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    Dae E.

    I have been wanting to try this place out for the longest time. Finally, it happened. I ordered the steak and cheese savory pie and the blueberry apple pie. Both were deelish! The service was great and informative. The place is cute and quaint with outdoor seating only, so you get that feeling that you're in a big city. Enjoy!

    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!

    Kailey M.

    Tried this place today after living a few blocks away for almost a year and I've been missing out. Walk up windows to order, the line has always intimidated me but there's a line bc it's an order window. So the wait is worth it!! Great customer service, friendly and informative. We got three savory pies. Chicken/leek/mushroom, pork/green chili, steak and cheese. ALL were great.

    Mississippi Mud (left), Chocolate Mousse (right)
    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!

    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.

    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!

    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.

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    Amazing restaurant with delicious pies! Sweet and savory! What a treat and so authentic! The owners are incredible too!!

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    Incredible choices of amazing savory pies and sweet pies. I will never be totally happy until they are serving flat whites again, though.

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    Ask the Community - Proper Pie

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    Any vegan options here?

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

    Are there gluten-free pies available?

    Unfortunately gluten free pies are not available, no.

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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 came here on a weekend and I saw so many delicious treats for sale. They had some that were from…read morethe day prior that they offer a 50% discount which was nice! The treats were really good, the icing was sweet and had a great fruit taste to it! Overall a nice desert shop to checkout while walking down Cary street.

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    Brecotea

    4.4
    (43 reviews)
    10.7 mi
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    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,

    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.

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    4.9
    (62 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    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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    Chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting- photo by 88 love stories
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    Cameo Cakery and Cafe

    Cameo Cakery and Cafe

    4.3
    (148 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    Great vibe with the furniture, the decoration, and the colors in the indoor space. The outdoor…read morespace looks very enjoyable, but I haven't sat there yet. The staff is friendly and polite. Although I try to stay away from sweets, their cupcakes look delicious. Illl have to have one of my kids try them and tell me if they are good :) I do like their cappuccino.

    I came in right after 8am, so they were probably just setting up and didn't think to seat me for…read moredine in. It was brusque but mostly not overtly rude, perhaps they were just busy getting ready. I ordered the charcuterie board ($28), a chicken salad croissant sandwich ($14), and the Lavender Bees Knees ($8). The drink was very pretty but not super flavorful. The chicken salad was good enough, but I think the croissant alone would have been wonderful. The charcuterie board had a substitutions I was not made aware of upon ordering (no pepper jelly, blanched almonds instead of candied pecans, and a green onion mixed type goat cheese with bacon in it instead of maple bacon goat cheese). They did add little pickles and the presentation was pretty enough, but no flowers like the owner posted photo on here. The meat was pretty thick which could be a positive or negative depending on personal preference, and the meat was decent quality. The fig jam was very good. The waitress who was helping the other tables had brought my food out but didn't check on me at all. I had to go up to the counter again to order a cinnamon roll ($8) and a coffee ($5) which she brought out to me. The coffee was nice and dark (Cameo blend) and incredibly hot. The cinnamon roll was okay, not very much cinnamon flavor but it was delicate and the icing was decent. The interior was pretty and it was a good spot to read a book and spend a morning.

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    Sugar & Twine

    Sugar & Twine

    4.5
    (334 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    My parents and I stumbled upon this bakery while exploring Richmond this morning, and I was…read moreimmediately impressed by the diversity of options they have. One of the things I instantly noticed on the menu was their vegan breakfast sandwich with a homemade bean-based sausage patty. I got myself an egg and cheese sandwich on a buttermilk biscuit (delicious, by the way) with pepper jack cheese, veggies (tomato, lettuce, and avocado), and for a dollar extra, one of their vegan breakfast sausage patties. I was immediately impressed by how flavorful the patty was- you get a crispness upon the first bite and then the creaminess of the beans afterwards. It was absolutely incredible in a way I can't even describe. I also got the Thai iced coffee, which tasted as sweet as a typical Thai iced tea, yet in coffee form. I may only be spending a few days in Richmond, but I'm absolutely coming back next time I'm here to try more things. DIVINE! The woman behind the counter was super sweet too. If you're in Richmond, run here!

    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!

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