Big fan of Villi's pies.
No where in Newcastle sells 'em as far as I know.
When I was coming back from a family event @ Grafton earlier this year, we stopped at some servo that had a Villi's Pie store inside. Amazing.
Heatherbrae Pies are vomit inducing.
Headed out there to visit Masters as there is none more local and grabbed a pie, wouldn't go back.
As for Newcastle,
Great bakery across from Hunter Stadium, not sure of the name but been there a bunch of times and their pies are great. Good customer service there too.
Good Tucker Bakery @ Macquarie Hills / Cardiff is a good one too.
It's my local so I go there a bit. Bunch of nice girls work there.
So if you're from Newcastle or visiting and want a pie, I think they're the go.
Been to a lot of bakeries and there defo stand outs.
Before I forget - honourable mention to REDHEAD BEACH PIE SHOP at the local shops over there, good pie after a swim.
Demps have you tried Barry's at Blacksmiths shops? Down from Home Hardware. Sensational.
Also good pies at the small bakery at Merewether (not sure of the name though).
I now work near the stadium so will try that bakery you mentioned for lunch!!