Ordered three pies- two chunky beef, one bacon. The pies were soft-based to the point of being awkward to eat for fear of them breaking to bits. The lids fell off. The chunky beef pie contained three actual pieces of beef, one of which was almost entirely chewy fat. The rest of the filling was just gravy. The pies were warm, not hot, and despite ordering three pies, I was given two portions of sauce. Judging by the huge eager line in the bakery, I was hopeful I'd found some kind of hidden gem of Colac. Alas it seems it was crowded because the fish shop next door was unexpectedly closed, and parking was easier than the main street. Definitely better pies can be...
Read moreAs I entered the shop, the lady was cleaning at the front. She made me wait until she finished cleaning the section. Then I asked about the two meat pies on display and she did not know which is which. I picked one randomly and it was the worst pie I ever ate in my life. She should have given me a straw to eat it because it was that liquid, it went everywhere at the first bite. It had a vinegary taste and the only bits in it were pickles. The pie was small and pricey. A...
Read moreRecently passed thru & bought 2 meat pies and a pastie plus some coffee from Ritchies. Pie was THE worst pie I have ever had. Filling was beige in colour and looked gelatinous. Absolute GARBAGE. Threw half away in disgust. 1/10 for that. Pastie was a little better but very bland. This was a 3/10. I suggest Ritchies immediately get another supplier for their pies or if made on site, GET...
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