Oh man that was some good pie. I was hearing lots of good things about Ta Pies, a casual eatery specializing in Australian meat pies, so I was very curious to give it a go. It's a tiny and unassuming shop on Parc Ave that packs a lot of punch. In addition to having meat pies they have vegetarian options and Australian desserts. You can also buy frozen pies to take home and heat up later.
They have a really good selection of pies so it was hard to narrow down my choices but ultimately I got a steak and cheese pie and I was happy I did. In addition to a flaky, buttery crust the meat was very tender. This was accompanied by a side of macaroni and cheese which was okay but not the best I have ever had. Dessert was a yoyo, a kind of shortbread cookie sandwich with a passion fruit buttercream which was awesome. I really enjoyed the passion fruit filling.
In addition to serving excellent food they also have fantastic customer service. The people who work here are super friendly and the woman who served me was good at making recommendations and helping me narrow down my choices. They also very kindly replaced my mac and cheese free of charge when I accidentally knocked it onto the ground despite my offering to pay for a new one. I appreciated that.
The prices were very fair for the neighbourhood. I paid about $15 total for all the food I ordered and a bottle of water which wasn't expensive at all when you consider the quality of the food and that you are in a neighbourhood like the Plateau. Hugh Jackman had it right when he gave Ta Pies his endorsement. It is awesome!