The Yarra Valley Pie Stop

A roadside pie stop on the Maroondah Highway at Coldstream, open seven days from 10:30am to 3:30pm. It is a takeaway-first spot with outdoor seating, which is exactly what makes it easy with a dog in tow on a Yarra Valley day out.

The dog setup. Dogs join you at the outdoor tables out front, not inside. Service is counter and takeaway, so you order, then sit out with your dog rather than juggling a lead indoors. Bring your own water bowl; a refill bowl is not something to count on here.

Good to know. The draw is fresh pies, with reviewers calling out the lamb pie and the spinach and ricotta roll, plus barista coffee and sweet baked treats. It is a quick, high-quality stop rather than a sit-down meal, so plan it as a fuel-up between Lilydale and Healesville.

Getting there. On-site parking sits directly in front of the building at 692 Maroondah Hwy, with easy access straight off the highway.

Nearby with the dogs. Several Coldstream wineries welcome dogs in their outdoor areas for a follow-on stop, and the broader valley has on-leash lanes for a short leg-stretch.

Go mid-morning when the pies are fresh out and the highway traffic is light. Good for a fast, low-fuss stop on a touring day.

Sources

• Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges for dogs, Victoria · visitvictoria.com
• Treat Your Pooch - Visit Yarra Valley · visityarravalley.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.