Pie in the Sky

Pie in the Sky is a pie bakery and cafe on Olinda-Monbulk Road in Olinda. Handcrafted savoury pies, pastries, cakes and Devonshire tea make it a daytime food stop when exploring the mountain villages.

The cafe has operated in Olinda since 1993. Its appeal is a familiar Australian bakery meal in a village setting: choose a pie for lunch, sit down over coffee and cake, or take something away for later.

Pies, Pastries and Cafe Lunch

Pies are the main draw, with traditional and gourmet styles alongside other savouries. Beef rendang and spinach-and-fetta pies are examples from the cafe’s offering, but availability can change with the day’s baking. Choose from the current display or menu rather than relying on a particular flavour being in stock.

For a sit-down lunch, ask how the pie is served and whether sides are included. Choosing a savoury pie followed by a sweet item gives a fuller cafe stop, while a takeaway pie can suit a shorter break between nearby attractions. The cost and serving can differ from a takeaway pie. If visiting with children or a group, decide whether a full cafe meal or a quicker bakery stop best suits the afternoon.

Discuss allergies and dietary needs before ordering. A vegetarian filling does not by itself establish suitability for every dietary requirement, and pastry ingredients and preparation matter as much as the filling.

Devonshire Tea and Something Sweet

Scones with jam and cream provide an alternative to a savoury lunch. Devonshire tea can turn the stop into a relaxed break between village shops and garden visits, with tea or coffee and time to sit down.

Cakes, slices, tarts and pastries add other choices, with the selection varying. Ask about the current serving and price before ordering for several people. A cake-and-coffee visit generally needs less time than lunch, though queues and table availability can extend the stop.

Takeaway or a Longer Village Stop

Pies and bakery items are available to take away hot or cold. Ask for storage and reheating advice if buying food to take home. Carry it appropriately, particularly if spending several more hours visiting outdoor attractions before returning.

The cafe’s position in Olinda makes it easy to combine with village browsing. Allow around 30-60 minutes for refreshments or lunch, with additional time if it is busy. For a picnic at a nearby garden or park, follow that destination’s food and rubbish rules.

Opening Hours and Finding the Cafe

The usual hours are Monday to Friday, 10am to 4.30pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm. The regional village listing advertises public-holiday opening but closure on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Confirm seasonal arrangements and call (03) 9751 2128 before a special trip or a late meal.

The address is 43 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda. Use lawful village parking and check time limits. If you need step-free entry, a particular table arrangement or space for a mobility aid, ask the cafe before travelling.

This is a daytime stop, so plan meals around its closing time when combining it with a longer forest walk. Arriving late in the afternoon also leaves fewer options if a preferred bakery item has sold out.

Pie in the Sky FAQs

Where is the Olinda cafe?
Pie in the Sky is at 43 Olinda-Monbulk Road in Olinda, with phone enquiries on (03) 9751 2128. Use the Victorian address when looking it up because similarly named businesses elsewhere have different menus and hours.

What can I order?
The cafe is known for handcrafted savoury pies, pastries and cakes, with scones and Devonshire tea as another option. Choose from the current selection and ask about servings and sides when deciding between a cafe lunch and takeaway.

Can I buy pies to take home?
Hot and cold takeaway bakery items are offered. Ask staff how to store and reheat what you buy, and plan how to carry it if continuing to parks or gardens before heading home.

What are the usual opening hours?
The regional village listing gives Monday to Friday, 10am to 4.30pm, and weekends, 10am to 5pm. Holiday arrangements can change, so call before a special trip or late lunch; the listing advertises closure on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Can I visit just for Devonshire tea?
Scones, jam and cream are part of the offering alongside coffee and sweet bakery items. Allow roughly 30-60 minutes for a relaxed stop, with extra time if tables or service are busy.

Are vegetarian or dietary options guaranteed?
Availability changes with the baking and menu, and a vegetarian filling does not establish suitability for every allergy or diet. Explain your needs before ordering and confirm pastry ingredients and preparation with staff.