About Proof of Pie
Our story
They say every good pie shop starts with an epic story. They don’t? Well, ours does.
Fade to 2015 and a family of five set off to the USA for three and a half months of adventure. In a small pie café (Hoosier Mama Pie Company) in an outer Chicago suburb, the family tasted proper American Pumpkin Pie for the very first time. As they moved around the country, they tried more and more flavours and interpretations of American classics: Shoofly Pie in Pennsylvania, Chess Pie in Alabama and Pecan Pie in Louisiana.
Chicago, Illinois
Where it all began: A selection of delicious pies at Hoosier Mama Pia Company.
Amish Country, Pennsylvania
Who doesn’t love an all-you-can-eat pie buffet?
Amish Country, Pennsylvania
Genuine Amish-made Shoofly Pie!
Cajun Country, Louisiana
Amazing pecan pie from Victor’s Cafeteria in New Iberia, Louisiana.
Greensboro, Alabama
Delicious lemon pie (the last slice they had) at Pie Lab in Greensboro, Alabama.
Los Angeles, California
The Apple Pan’s famou Pecan Pie in Los Angeles.
After they returned to Australia, Mr Family couldn’t get those pies out of his mind. He made a pecan pie, took it to a family event and the crowds demolished it to much happy noisemaking.
The repertoire grew and Mr Family’s Instagram was filled with pies of all different colours, sizes and flavours. He even had a go at incorporating some local Australian ingredients such as Quandong and Lilly Pilly.
Mr and Mrs Family talked about pies on their daily walks and dreamed of one day starting a pie cafe. Oh, the plethora of pie puns that could be used in the name.
In late 2019, Mr Family returned to the US, and went on a pie tasting research adventure through the Midwest and South, to gather pie-based wisdom, recipes and calories. Below, you can watch the Pielights from his journey or watch the full vlog.
When he returned to Australia, full of piesdom (pie wisdom), the family started planning to open a pie café which they felt was lacking from the Adelaide food landscape. No sooner had they started to plan than the world was struck by the COVID-19 Pandemic and any hope of opening a café at that time was lost.
Life went on; pieless and un-pieceptional until Mr Family received a text from one of the people in charge at b3 asking whether he could supply them with pies for the cafe. This was the kick-up-the-backside that Mr Family needed and the rest is history (or whatever history is in the future… the future, I guess). The future is pies!
The joy of pie
Our mission states that “We bring the joy of pie and other goodies to communities in Adelaide.” To us, pie brings joy. Sweet pies are meant to be shared with others: family, friends, even strangers. Indeed, a celebration in the USA wouldn’t be complete without at least one pie. I believe the Beatles said it best when they sang “Imagine all the people, eating up the pie” (at least, I think they were the words 😉 ). Pies may well be the key to world peace! Overstating things? Maybe you haven’t shared a pie with someone lately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is your pie served in any cafes?
Yes, our pie is served by the slice at B3 Coffee in Blackwood, SA and Ten Talent Coffee in Marion, SA. The flavours vary from day to day and week to week. Pop in regularly and you will be able to taste a wide range of flavours!
Do you take large orders and/or cater for events?
Yes, we can fulfil large orders with enough lead time. We can provide pies for events. Contact us for details.
Do you make vegan-friendly pies?
Yes, we do. Not all of our pies can be made vegan friendly, but many can. Click here for details.
Do you make gluten-free pies?
Some of our pies can be made ‘very low gluten’. We can’t really say ‘gluten free’ as we bake them in the same facilities where we bake our regular pies, but we do ensure we use gluten-free products and we keep everything as separate as possible. Click here for details.
Where do you deliver and what does delivery cost?
We deliver to all suburbs in Adelaide and some surrounding communities for a fee and offer free pickup from our store in the Adelaide CBD. Towns situated along Stateliner and Peninisula Coachlines bus routes can also have pies delivered by bus. Click here for details about pie delivery/collection.
Can your pies be frozen?
Some pies can be frozen and some can’t. Click here for details.
Where are you located?
Our store is located at 111 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000 in the Joinery complex.
About Me
Hello! I’m Lachlan
I am Lachlan and I’m the nerdy pie man behind Proof of Pie. Together with my wife, Susannah, we run the business. When not pie baking, I am a high school teacher and Dad to four kids.