Proper Pie knows how to do their crust. I'm not afraid to admit I'm the type of person who could eat pie crust by itself. They cook their crusts to perfection. It's buttery and flaky like the best kind of pies. However, that's where it stops for me, I want to love Proper Pie as much as everyone else, but I think I'm missing the hype. For their savory pies, I've had the lamb & vegetable pie and the chicken, mushroom & leek pie. The chicken one was a bit too frozen chicken pot pie-y for my liking. Although I liked the lamb, it was a bit plain for me and upset my partner's tummy. I've had friends who have tried the bean savory pies and loved it. A while back, I tried their chocolate turtle pie and remember liking how thick the filling was. My friend found that one too nutty for their liking though. I think Proper Pie fills a special niche for Richmond. We don't have a lot of places specializing in pies, so it's cool that we have a shop dedicated to it! There are lines and although I do think every local should try this place at least once, it's not necessarily something I'd go out of my way to return to. There tends to be lines, so know that people really like it. It's a takeout place, so there is no seating unless you want to eat on a park bench nearby. I must note that the staff here is incredibly kind and patient. I had someone kindly recommend things to me and help me split a bill before. The service and crust are the best things. read more

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After living in Richmond several years I FINALLY made it to proper pie for food and dessert. It was so good, it's a walk up cafe style order, and then you can sit outside. It was a lovely day out so we grabbed food and dessert. Everything was sooo delicious and I loved all the vegetarian / vegan options. My spinach roll had feta and chickpeas in it. And the pie slices were delicious. It's not super pricy for two people to get a savory and sweet pie, it was like $30-40 with tip. Definitely recommend!! read more

Proper Pie - Spinach roll - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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If I could give them 10,000 stars I would. This place is FANTASTIC!!!! Staff is incredibly sweet and helpful, the pies are insanely delicious. I always buy 2 or 3 because I can never decide, they never disappoint. 10,000 stars read more

I've been wanting to try Proper Pie for years, and I finally got around to it; maybe I had too high of expectations, but they weren't met. I tried the sweet potato pecan which was a fun combo I love a sweet, smooth + crunchy combo! My dad got the pumpkin Carmel one which just tasted like typical pumpkin with a slab of Carmel on top. It's definitely a bummer that they have no seating in or out. Just a simple cup of water would be great to quench your thirst after indulging in pie. Despite not having seating and just handing you a slice of pie in a plastic container, they still ask for tip on their iPad but it's very awkward because you can't just click no you'd have to actually tell them to click no tip as they have a big glass window separating you from them, & the iPad is on their side. It's a good idea for them though how to get extra tips. The container is just big enough for a slice so it makes it really difficult to eat it out of, in fact when I was trying to cut a piece, it tragically slid right out of the container onto the ground. read more

Proper Pie - Sweet Potato Pecan - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Love pies and love Proper Pie! You can buy by the slice or whole. The available pies vary so it's always a nice surprise. With the online ordering on their website you are not paying fees to any platform (pickup only). The pick up is fast and the savory pies are hot off the oven. I have to admit it's very difficult to wait until getting home because the smell is so good. Luckily Patrick Henry Park is just across the street and plenty of benches to sit and indulge some pie . Highly recommended! read more

Omg you have to try the Mississippi Mud slice while they have it!! It might my my favorite slice I've ever gotten from here. Second favorite is probably Banoffee and third is sour cream and wild blueberry streusel. But honestly when it comes to the sweet pies, you can't go wrong. Everything is so amazing. read more

Proper Pie - Sausage roll - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The coconut cream pie is just DELICIOUS!!!! It never disappoints. Always good and flavorful. Even the toasted coconut was toasted to perfection. Best coconut cream pie in Richmond!!! Excellent service with great suggestions. The young lady at the window was excellent. read more

Proper Pie - Never disappoints - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Proper pie is still absolutely delicious. I always get pork Chile (verde or rojo). Today I got steak and cheese and it's now on my list. Though not what i was expecting (thought it be more cheesesteak) it was so flavorful. read more

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Chileeeee! When I say these pie's are in fact Proper!!! I mean it! I've had about 70 percent of their menu and I haven't found a miss yet. Based on the GOD LEVEL PASTRY everything is made out of you literally can't lose here. I just need to express how next level good the pastry is. The golden brown firmness that is their pastry is the only love I ever want to envelope my mouth over and over again! 10,000 out of 10 read more

Super cute place with good pies! I ordered a steak and cheese pie and the "Campire" sweet pie. Both were tasty, service was fast, and the staff members were super sweet. Will try again! read more

Proper Pie - Steak & Cheese - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Delicious sweet pie. To go slice! Roasted apples in a pate brisee topped with a cinnamon and brown sugar streusel. Sooo good, especially warmed up with a side vanilla ice cream if taking home. Proper pie also has great service! read more

Proper Pie - Dutch Apple - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

As Americans, we are not appreciative enough of savory pies. This is a mistake, because they are, perhaps, the ultimate food. Proper Pie Co. makes me mad because I don't live in Richmond and can't eat there every day. Now that I've tasted it, I'm going to crave it for the rest of my life. Service is quick and the pies are delectable. The sweet pie we tried (s'mores flavored) was good, but the real attraction was the savory stuff, and the mince pie I had was so good it almost made me weep tears of joy. read more

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

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

Excellent. Loved my pie so much. We ordered ahead online and picked up. The pies were the perfect temperature and were so delicious. I would eat one everyday if I could! read more

Proper Pie - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I absolutely love Proper Pie. It's one of my favorite places in the Church Hill neighborhood. It's a walk-up counter at the door, so there's no seating inside or out, but it's great to carry home or to take to the Patrick Henry park across the street for a picnic. Parking is on-street only. I've had Proper Pie many times, and it's always phenomenal, but I tried their vegan options recently as I was on a weird diet for a short while. Their vegan options are also great, and it was nice to have that option when I needed it. The staff is always great and when I pick up my pies with dog in tow, they are always quick with a treat for him. Absolutely recommend you try Proper Pie if you haven't been, and if you have, you already know how great they are. read more

Proper Pie - Vegan Chili Bean and "Cheese" - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This is the cutest little bakery. We had the chicken/spinach/artichoke pie and the pork/apple/cheddar. We also had a slice of the sour cream/blueberry pie. Verdict: Delicious - We found it easiest to use the crust as a "pocket" and eat the filling with a fork and then eat the crust. Yom! Yom! Nom! Nom! - This is not a supremely filling meal, so you may even want to buy two pies. - They did not have unsweet iced tea on the menu, so we brought our own seltzers from home. Good to Know: - You can order online to ensure your pies are ready when you arrive. But you don't have to -- they have ones ready for walk-up customers. - Their menu rotates. - The adorable order window is in a sheltered nook. But it is teeny, so if it's raining, you will likely be standing out in the rain to get your food. - There is no indoor seating, but they do have two four-top tables outside (in good weather). You can also walk across the street and sit at one of the benches in the park. - Parking is plentiful along the perimeter of historic St. John's Church and it's free (on Sundays). What I wish they had? Photos of the pies on their website. It's like trying to book a hotel room with no room photos -- I just won't. So thankfully, there's Yelp and I found pie photos here. read more

Proper Pie - Chicken, spinach, & artichoke savory pie - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Got a vegan butter chicken savory hand pie as well as a single slice of mango coconut cream pie-- both were delicious and creative!!! They were served hot and cold respectively and tasted fresh even though I ordered an hour before closing. The service was fast and polite. My only complaint is that there is currently no indoor seating and the shop is window service only. There are a couple of tables outside. There is also not a large drink menu. read more

Proper Pie - vegan butter chicken - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Proper Pie Co Proper Pie Co has been on my list for a while now due to their unique offering. This is the only place that I know of that specializes in sweet and savory pies. I expected more of a bakery vibe. A place where i could browse the days pies and sit down and eat. Unfortunately, when i got there, everything was premade with a limited outdoor seating area. The ordering experience was more like getting tickets from a movie theater with cool vintage microphones to communicate through windows. This wasn't nessicarly a bad thing because the savory steak and cheese was nice and hot with the best, buttery, soft pie crust i had ever tasted. The inside tasted like a brunswick stew with cheese. I expected more of a philly cheesteak, but i wasn't upset because I personally enjoy brunswick stew. The sour cream and wildberry pie was a great combination of flavors, but it didn't reach its potential because it seemed a bit on the older side. The bottom crust was difficult to crack with a fork, and the texture wasn't as silky as i have seen in other pictures. Overall, I would try Proper Pie Co again. I would love to try a different flavor of the handheld pot pies. There is potential for a great meal here, but I think my expectations did not match what this restaurant was. Overall: 7/10 Location: Hard to find parking 6/10 Prices: Savory pie was priced well. Sweet slice was pricey 7/10 Customer service: Great 9/10 Food: Good 7/10 read more

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If you're downtown and want to experience a slice of life, cruise over tot Proper Pie. My biddy friends and I were craving pie, so here we are! The inside is closed, so you have to order from this little window. It was pretty awkward. Street parking. We had to either eat in the car, or find a park bench or something. It would behoove them to invest in some outdoor seating for their customers. The pie selection is extensive! Reading all the choices will definitely keep you preoccu-pie-d !! Sweet and savory pies, and we were told they menu changes daily! Lots of combination fruit pies! I wanted plain peach pie, but I settled for the peach and blueberry. And while it was good, I prefer the tastes separately. The slices were served in a sturdy take out container, with a fork and napkin in the bag. How was it? Frankly, just a bit above average...I've eaten lots of pie in my day, and I wasn't blown away. (Best peach pie is at Chiles Orchard in Crozet!) This pie was dense, and held up well, but the crust wasn't very flaky and it was rather bland. I guess with all the hype, I was expecting something like "Waitress" "Kick in the Pants Pie" but maybe next time I'll have to get "Give Them a Second Chance Pie"! I know many Richmonders love this place and may want me to shut my pie hole, but for the price, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. The "crust"omer service was good though so I wish them "piece" and blessings! read more

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I finally tried this place, and I was not disappointed. I had to stand in line for a little bit, but the line went fast as soon as you ordered your pie was ready to go. I suggest getting there early when they open maybe around lunchtime you can also get as many pies as you wish and you can freeze them. My favorite pie was the lamb Pie and the chicken leek and mushroom pie. I definitely want to go back and try the other savory and sweet pastry items on their menu a Richmond Staple in Churchill. read more

Proper Pie - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

These pies were so good! I had the red velvet and my boyfriend had the buttermilk raspberry. The slices are a pretty good size and very thick and decadent. The buttermilk razz had a nice smooth texture too. The frosting/ topping on the red velvet was super good too. This is a great spot for a nice little dessert. Just what I was craving. It also looked like they were still under some covid restrictions which was nice to see. It's good to know a business cares about their employees and customers enough to keep them protected and safe. The building had a window on the front door and you just order from there and they hand you the pie without having to go in. Both employees I could see had masks on, too. And the pie was in our hands like 3 seconds after we ordered. We only got sweet ones but I'd like to note they also have savory pies! All looked like good options. read more

Proper Pie - Red Velvet Pie Slice - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Delicious, unique pie creations! Vegan available, as well. Only carry out, at this point in the pandemic. It is always a destination, when I am visiting Richmond. read more

This place is such a good takeout pie place. I was never really a pie person until I came here. Their savory and sweet pies are a hit every time. The crust is so flavorful and flaky. I miss their dine in area but I understand why it's only takeout now. The service is always so quick but make sure to show up early before they sell out. They are also only open Wednesday-Sunday. Everyone that works there is very nice and welcoming. read more

Who knows how many times we've visited Proper Pie at this point. We go there for delicious savor meat pies and also use them as surprise treats for friends for special occasions and when friends or family are visiting out of town. I wish they would reopen the indoor area that closed during COVID because now the only option is to stand outside in queue in the various Virginia sessions. I dont say this just to complain, to get Proper Pie we have literally tolerated heat, cold, rain, and pollen. Even with the ordering ahead online you're still required to line up and wait. The food is delicious. Prices are okay but lean to a little pricey though I've proven that doesn't keep us away. Considering the hassle, the queue, and the cash & carry style of business I'm not sure why they ask for a tip but for good karma we normally add a couple bucks. I'm sure we'll be back. read more

Once again another incredible experience at proper pie. Came during lunchtime on Sunday. There was a line, but it moved super fast. Service is always excellent. They're kind and helpful. You can see what's available that day online or they also have it posted in the window. Order online ahead of time or at the window. Got the butter chicken and steak and cheese. The crust is always so light and buttery. Plenty of filling that is so flavorful. A true Richmond staple. Had to share with my friends from our of town. We brought our pies home this time and reheated for dinner. So gooooooodddd read more

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DELICIOUS!!!!! Proper Pies is one of Richmond's most unique staple restaurants to me. This place serves the best pies I have eaten ever! It's one of those places where if someone asked you where you should try in Richmond you recommend this place. The pies are so flavorful and freshly made. They have a pretty wide selection of pies and even have vegan pies. Their flavors sometimes are rotated and they have different seasonal pies. Sweet or savory they have delicious options. They are alittle pricey but I believe one pie will fill up most My favorite desert pie is the wild blueberry streusel! I love coming to this place when visiting the city. read more

Proper Pie - Pork Chili Verde - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I don't like crust. Except for the crust here. It's flaky and delicious and filled with the most balanced filling I've had in ages. My sour cream and blueberry with streusel was perfectly sweet and creamy and I wish I had gotten more than just a slice! Trust me, get an extra slice, or maybe a savory pie for the road! The line outside this little shop looks too long, but it flies- less than a minute per customer, without it ever feeling like they're rushing you. The crew inside is quick and much friendlier than you'd think possible in such a busy place. Even on a Saturday afternoon that saw everyone in the world seemingly wanting pie, we were through the line in minutes. Because everything move quickly, there are always parking spots opening. read more

Everything I've had from here has been absolutely fantastic. The savory pies, the rolls, the sweet pies...all winners! Definitely check it out. Now for the very few cons: they still haven't opened up their dinning area which is a shame. They make more money so I get it, but it sucks not having a place to sit down anymore. Also they ask for tips in a very awkward way when it's a fast food restaurant. There is no service but they expect you to add a tip. Lastly I do feel like the food is a bit overpriced. Certainly more of a treat than something you could regularly get at a bakery. read more

In my experience I associate these sorts of miniature pies with Australia more than New Zealand, but the social distancing kiwis painted on the ground leave little doubt of this restaurant's allegiance. They are presently running as takeout with online ordering only, and they had sold out of most of their stock when I happened by. However, what they had was a lentil spinach curry pie that would have been high on my list to try regardless. It had a crisp crust and a mild curry center, and was quite satisfying. They had an abundance of vegan pies and a mix of sweet and savory options. I wonder where in "N Zed" I would find such a pie, but if the borders open up again I'd be curious to find out. Until then, we've got a little taste of Kiwiana here on the other side of the world. read more

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As a former church hill resident I remember the days of long lines, closing early and sold out pies. So I really enjoy their new online ordering system, you order online and come pick up your pie anytime during operating hours. I placed my order earlier in the day came down to the pick up window and picked up my order. It was quick and easy. I ordered the steak and cheese and Mac n cheese pies. They were good, and a good choice if your looking for something different to eat. read more

Proper Pie - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Proper Pie has the best pie I've ever eaten in my entire life. I don't like the comparison "____ is better than sex," but this is the kind of dessert you get excited about eating. You do little happy dances while eating Proper Pie. I have never had a pie here that I didn't like, including the savory pies. My husband doesn't usually like pie, and loves these pies. Since we don't live in Richmond, we always try to stop by when we can. You have to order your pies/slices the morning of and then pick them up at the window. This is both hard as an out of towner, but also a great idea to ensure that you get the pie that you want. read more

Ok for a novelty meal...the "pies" are ok, but extremely expensive...in an out of the way location with very limited parking. If you find yourself close and want a different meal sure try them..Do not go out of your way to get one... read more

Great pies! And the lil savory dishes excellent as well. You won't regret giving a try. Great to kill that sweet tooth!

Oh my goodness, the pie and desserts here were amazing. I ordered the smoked salmon, leek, & potato and the pork chile rojo.. the crust on these pies were so good! The buttery smell hit you as soon as you opened the bag. The real star of the show was the turtle pie. It was literally the best turtle pie I ever had. The sea salt finish really brought it together. 10 out of 10. read more

Proper Pie - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

There are not a lot of pie-by-the-slice businesses where I'm from, so it was nice to indulge in some sweetness in May as opposed to the abundant November. Saw all the love for Proper Pie on Yelp, plus the long line out front, and I knew I was in the right place! Easy to order and pay online, but I agree with the reviews below that having to wait in line for pick-up essentially voids the "ordering ahead." If someone from management is reading this, I'd suggest a separate line for pick up :) We chose to go for sweet instead of savory with the blueberry and sour cream plum. These are indulgent ok?! Prepare to satisfy your sweet tooth and then some. Crust is nice and thick and chewy, just how I think a good pie should be. Slight preference for sour cream plum because of the different consistencies. Lots of real blueberries in the blueberry one. Expect to pay $6/$7 a slice. read more

Proper Pie - Blueberry - Desserts Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The savory and the sweet pies are all excellent and I appreciate that they have vegan options. The savory pies can very conveniently be eaten as a hand pie. Will definitely stop by whenever I'm back in Richmond. read more

Had a chance to swing by proper pie after a good year and was so worth it. The savory pie selection has vastly increased since the last time I had visited. The lamb, steak, and broccoli mushroom were all great! And of course the sweet pies were delicious as well. Friendly and quick check out at the walk up window. Never disappoints. Richmond staple. read more

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Can't go wrong here. Order ahead of time. These pies are in high demand. Would be great to be able to dine-in instead of strictly to-go orders read more

Savory pies are so delicious! It's like a meal in a pie with a delicious and perfectly baked flaky crust! The flavors I got were steak and cheese, turkey cranberry and brie, and curried beef. Not a huge curry fan; however, it still tasted great! Will definitely stop by to try more the next time we're in this area!! read more

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