Heaps Pies

"Heaps Pies started out as a pop-up and now has their first brick-and-mortar location in Decatur. Their menu offers New Zealand meat pies." - juli horsford, jacinta howard

"If you come to Heaps Pies in Decatur be prepared for pastry flakes to take up residence on your shirt. But these meat pies are so good, you’ll welcome the crumbs as keepsakes of a beloved friend gone too soon. Our favorite is the green thai chicken curry that’s just spicy enough to make your eyes water. But every pie is bursting with gooey well-seasoned fillings and has more flaky layers than the plot of Inception. Dive into your casual meal at one of the picnic tables that fill the red dining room lined with New Zealand paraphernalia—a map, a poster of the country’s fish species, and a print reminding you to be a “tidy Kiwi” and throw away your trash. There’s typically a rugby game on the giant TV, but we’re usually plugged into quality time with our savory meat pies." - Juli Horsford

"This Southern Hemisphere import made the leap from pop-up to brick-and-mortar to southside Atlanta, bringing its golden-crusted single-serve pies along for the ride. Each buttery pastry is stuffed with hearty fillings that riff on global favorites — think Cubano, butter chicken, or the green Thai chicken curry with a fiery kick and a rich coconut sauce. Classic brisket is reimagined in a bechamel with jalapeños while the braised lamb with kumara, the Maori name for sweet potato, peas, and mint offers slow-cooked comfort. Pair any of these with another New Zealand import: Gizza, a crisp pilsner. Three Taverns Brewery in Decatur also serves Heaps Pies." - Nandita Godbole