Rare lyndarra Posted April 14, 2018 #1126 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Many business go bad because of tax debt. No sympathy for them. But as suggested, you Novacastrians had better starting eating more of those tasty offerings from Darbys. Are they good though?:rolleyes: They're the only ones we buy, except when passing Fredo's near Kempsey. better than supermarket pies but I spose that's not surprising. The article mentioned that their stand alone stores are doing well but those in shopping centres not so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 14, 2018 #1127 Share Posted April 14, 2018 They're the only ones we buy, except when passing Fredo's near Kempsey. better than supermarket pies but I spose that's not surprising.The article mentioned that their stand alone stores are doing well but those in shopping centres not so well. According to their website Darbys have 27 stores, perhaps gone too big too quick? Rents in the shopping centres would be killing them. Plus many families cannot afford $5 for a pie when for $5 they can get a 4 pack or 6 pack of frozen meat pies from Aldi, Woolies, Coles etc. Albeit not as nice as ye olde Darbys. Not been to Fredos for 20 years, they were tops. If you are travelling down the south coast of NSW, try Haydens Pies @ Ulladulla and Batehaven Bakehouse just south of Batemans Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 14, 2018 #1128 Share Posted April 14, 2018 According to their website Darbys have 27 stores, perhaps gone too big too quick? Rents in the shopping centres would be killing them. Plus many families cannot afford $5 for a pie when for $5 they can get a 4 pack or 6 pack of frozen meat pies from Aldi, Woolies, Coles etc. Albeit not as nice as ye olde Darbys. Not been to Fredos for 20 years, they were tops. If you are travelling down the south coast of NSW, try Haydens Pies @ Ulladulla and Batehaven Bakehouse just south of Batemans Bay. Darby’s used to do a $1 pie I think it is now $2 the special ones, chunky beef, potato, steak and kid etc I think are $3. They have been around forever, got into trouble a few years back and started to trade their way out, but seem to have fallen into trouble again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted April 14, 2018 #1129 Share Posted April 14, 2018 According to their website Darbys have 27 stores, perhaps gone too big too quick? Rents in the shopping centres would be killing them. Plus many families cannot afford $5 for a pie when for $5 they can get a 4 pack or 6 pack of frozen meat pies from Aldi, Woolies, Coles etc. Albeit not as nice as ye olde Darbys. Not been to Fredos for 20 years, they were tops. If you are travelling down the south coast of NSW, try Haydens Pies @ Ulladulla and Batehaven Bakehouse just south of Batemans Bay. Don't know where you got $5 a pie. Their plain pies are $3 and others $3.50, or 4 pies for $10 when I bought some last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 14, 2018 #1130 Share Posted April 14, 2018 It will be a shame if they go under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 14, 2018 #1131 Share Posted April 14, 2018 (edited) Don't know where you got $5 a pie. Their plain pies are $3 and others $3.50, or 4 pies for $10 when I bought some last week. Very cheap pies then @ $3 each or 4 for $10. You won't get a small sausage roll down here for that.:eek::rolleyes: A GF pie at Haydens, Ulladulla is $7.50, robbing us Coeliacs blind. A normal pie there is $4.50.:oGourmet pies, around $6. Edited April 14, 2018 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 14, 2018 #1132 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Darby’s used to do a $1 pie I think it is now $2 the special ones, chunky beef, potato, steak and kid etc I think are $3. They have been around forever, got into trouble a few years back and started to trade their way out, but seem to have fallen into trouble again. Have a look at their site http://www.darbyspies.com Certainly value.:halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 14, 2018 #1133 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Have a look at their site www.darbyspies.com Certainly value.:halo: I’m one of their regulars Les, not my favourite pie, by a long shot, but great value, as are their cakes, now I might be out by a few bob, but Vanilla Slice $2.50, Apple turnover $3.50 lamo $2.50, $2.80 with cream, custard tart about $3. Mrs G often makes me do a run if we’ve got visitors dropping in around morning or arvo tea times Sausage roll $1.50. No gluten free I think. And then they have daily deals, pie, sausage roll and coke about $7 or $8. The biggest rip off is 40c for sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 14, 2018 #1134 Share Posted April 14, 2018 I’m one of their regulars Les, not my favourite pie, by a long shot, but great value, as are their cakes, now I might be out by a few bob, but Vanilla Slice $2.50, Apple turnover $3.50 lamo $2.50, $2.80 with cream, custard tart about $3. Mrs G often makes me do a run if we’ve got visitors dropping in around morning or arvo tea times Sausage roll $1.50. No gluten free I think. And then they have daily deals, pie, sausage roll and coke about $7 or $8. The biggest rip off is 40c for sauce. No GF pies at Darbys Gut. Do you still carry your own bottle of Aldi Tomato Sauce? - Way to go, 40 cents is 40 cents, put it in your cruise fund old son. I will have to go now and make my 'special potato salad' and some green salad, got some family over for a bbq lunch, homemade rissoles, Aldi snags and Aldi chicken Kebabs plus plenty of vino. By the way...Darbys have to be one of the best priced pies in Straya, maybe not the best pie as you said, but certainly would be hard to find pies at that price elsewhere. The more you eat the more you save, and the fatter you get. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 14, 2018 #1135 Share Posted April 14, 2018 No GF pies at Darbys Gut. Do you still carry your own bottle of Aldi Tomato Sauce? - Way to go, 40 cents is 40 cents, put it in your cruise fund old son. I will have to go now and make my 'special potato salad' and some green salad, got some family over for a bbq lunch, homemade rissoles, Aldi snags and Aldi chicken Kebabs plus plenty of vino. By the way...Darbys have to be one of the best priced pies in Straya, maybe not the best pie as you said, but certainly would be hard to find pies at that price elsewhere. The more you eat the more you save, and the fatter you get. lol. Yeah mate carry me own sauce, in fact just packed a bottle for me hospital trip, I think the food was OK last time I was in, but just to be sure. Might have to report back on the hospital pies, even if I need to send Mrs Gut Down to the cafe to get me one. Don’t get me wrong I’ve had way worse pies than Darby’s but better too, but the price i# hard to match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 15, 2018 #1136 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Yeah mate carry me own sauce, in fact just packed a bottle for me hospital trip, I think the food was OK last time I was in, but just to be sure. Might have to report back on the hospital pies, even if I need to send Mrs Gut Down to the cafe to get me one. Don’t get me wrong I’ve had way worse pies than Darby’s but better too, but the price i# hard to match. Thanks mate, good luck with the hospital, yes the Aldi sauce might make the hospital food taste like Princess Cruises tucker.:') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 15, 2018 #1137 Share Posted April 15, 2018 My favourite pie was on Diamond Princess, just Mrs Macs, but no charge, always makes it taste better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted April 15, 2018 #1138 Share Posted April 15, 2018 My favourite pie was on Diamond Princess, just Mrs Macs, but no charge, always makes it taste better. ..after paying for the cruise .... probably the most expensive pie you have ever had..:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 15, 2018 #1139 Share Posted April 15, 2018 ..after paying for the cruise .... probably the most expensive pie you have ever had..:D:D Not when you count how many I got through in 33 days, probably some of the cheapest I’ve had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 15, 2018 #1140 Share Posted April 15, 2018 No GF pies at Darbys Gut. Do you still carry your own bottle of Aldi Tomato Sauce? - Way to go, 40 cents is 40 cents, put it in your cruise fund old son. I will have to go now and make my 'special potato salad' and some green salad, got some family over for a bbq lunch, homemade rissoles, Aldi snags and Aldi chicken Kebabs plus plenty of vino. By the way...Darbys have to be one of the best priced pies in Straya, maybe not the best pie as you said, but certainly would be hard to find pies at that price elsewhere. The more you eat the more you save, and the fatter you get. lol. Looking at your menu, it’s a pity I’m so far away or I’d invite meself over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 15, 2018 #1141 Share Posted April 15, 2018 The biggest rip off is 40c for sauce. Just use your own sauce.:D Realise you do. now:0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 15, 2018 #1142 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Not when you count how many I got through in 33 days, probably some of the cheapest I’ve had. How many did you have?:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted April 15, 2018 #1143 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Have to factor in the free sauce on the cruise, even at Aldi prices. Such savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 15, 2018 #1144 Share Posted April 15, 2018 How many did you have?:cool: Actually no idea, but had lunch there most days, dinner a few, including HER birthday, a couple of visits for morning or afternoon tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 15, 2018 #1145 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Have to factor in the free sauce on the cruise, even at Aldi prices. Such savings. Now I hadn’t factored that in, must be streets ahead, and way more sauce than just a tiny little squeeze thing. So probably nearly a dollars worth extra there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 15, 2018 #1146 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Actually no idea, but had lunch there most days, dinner a few, including HER birthday, a couple of visits for morning or afternoon tea. That would have paid for at least a cabin upgrade.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 15, 2018 #1147 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Now I hadn’t factored that in, must be streets ahead, and way more sauce than just a tiny little squeeze thing. So probably nearly a dollars worth extra there. Being thrifty by supplying your own sauce and then being too generous with sauce portion is such a contradiction. You really are a puzzlement.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 15, 2018 #1148 Share Posted April 15, 2018 That would have paid for at least a cabin upgrade.:p Let’s say I was glad I wasn’t paying $3 a pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 15, 2018 #1149 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Let’s say I was glad I wasn’t paying $3 a pie. And even more glad it wasn't $5 a pie or worse like Heather Brae's $6.50 a pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 16, 2018 #1150 Share Posted April 16, 2018 And even more glad it wasn't $5 a pie or worse like Heather Brae's $6.50 a pie. Is Heather Braes on the Hume Freeway or Sesame Street as we used to call it? For $6.50 I would want complimentary sauce.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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