How much would you pay for a meat pie? Heated debate ignites over ‘most expensive pastry’ in Sydney

A Sydney bakery has caused a stir among customers after selling a meat pie for $20.

Lode Pies and Pastries in Surry Hills have been selling this delicious treat for years and have become renowned for their unique, savory creations.

The tasty meat pie takes three days to make and consists of layers of puff pastry, a ‘chimney’ on top to pour the chicken sauce onto the Wagyu brisket, carrot and sliced ​​shiitake mushrooms.

A debate arose on Facebook about whether $20 is “too much” to pay for a simple cake; some say it’s ‘absurd’, others say it’s so delicious and filling it’s worth every penny.

Customer Chris raved about the cake in a popular Facebook group, saying: “I think I’ve found the most expensive cake in New South Wales.”

A heated debate erupted on Facebook over whether $20 is “too much” to pay for a simple cake. Many called it a ‘rip off’, but others said it looked like a ‘work of art’

However, the post was flooded with comments from those who believed it was a ‘rip off’ – and others who said it was a ‘work of art’.

“I understand why it costs $20 because the dough would take ages to bake,” one person commented.

‘This is my local cake and it is one of the best cakes you will have in your life. The perfection of fluffy pastry and the filling are amazing,” said another.

‘Wow! Just look at that beautiful thing,” one person wrote.

Another pointed out that the price might be worth it if the pie is “filling,” because it’s a “meal.”

‘Looks good! Considering you’re paying $20+ for a trendy burger and a small portion of fries, it’s actually not that bad. It depends what you’re in the mood for!’ said one.

‘Wow. I went to their Instagram and these cakes are basically a work of art,” someone else wrote.

Another said: ‘That looks spectacular though, there is a lot of craftsmanship in the pastry work. If it tastes as good as it looks, I think it’s definitely worth it.’

The little pink bakery on Crown Street in Surry Hills has taken social media by storm thanks to their range of Instagrammable sweet and savory treats

Although some were not so enthusiastic.

“I want the hand of the Good Lord Himself to roll the dough before I pay $20 for a pie,” said one.

‘Fools and money! It looks too burnt to me,” another added.

‘Tried it last year… tastes quite nice, a bit gimmicky if I’m honest. Prefer a big steak and pepper pie,” wrote a third.

“Dude I refuse to even pay that much for a family cake,” another added.

Chicken sauce is offered separately to pour into the meat pie through the top

The high-brow bakery was launched by LuMi dining in November 2021, and foodies are still flocking there

The chic bakery was launched by LuMi dining in November 2021, and foodies are still flocking there.

The little pink bakery on Crown Street in Surry Hills has taken social media by storm thanks to their range of Instagrammable sweet and savory treats made with layers of puff pastry and a stylish, chic interior.

Chefs Federico Zanellato and Lorenzo Librino from the two-hatted restaurant LuMi are the brains behind it.

The chefs used their expertise in fine dining to develop Lode Pies’ unique layered pastries.