We visited Hanmer Springs and after trying the meat pies at Fairlie Bakehouse, we knew we had to…read moregive PJ's a try as well. We'd seen their pies in various stores and figured this was the original location, so why not?
We ordered the pork belly and apple pie. The crust was nice and flaky, though we didn't really taste the apple. We chatted briefly with the cashier, possibly the owner, originally from Switzerland and the service was quick. There were only a couple of people in line, and the pies were priced around $9, which felt fair for the quality.
If I had to compare PJ's with Fairlie, I'd say they're equally good overall. It really depends on what you're looking for. PJ's offers only outdoor seating, and you'll want to keep an eye on your food because sparrows and other birds do swoop by occasionally. The selection at PJ's also seems a bit more limited but price-wise they're similar, roughly $8-$10 per pie.
Overall, a solid stop if you're in the area and craving a good meat or vegetarian pie.
