Tommos Pies

Tommos Pies is a Darwin bakery listed in Casuarina, built around a straightforward proposition: well-made pies, pasties and other filling options for lunch or dinner. The business traces its pie-making back to the 1970s and describes itself as established in 1978, making it a long-running part of the Territory baking scene. Its website identifies the bakehouse base as being in Berrimah, where the team prepares its range for eat-in, takeaway and online orders.

The core menu covers plenty of familiar Australian bakery favourites, from Beef Plain and Chunky Steak Pies to Steak & Mushroom, Steak & Kidney and Steak Cheese & Tomato. There are also more distinctive choices, including the Ned Kelly Pie with steak, bacon, egg and cheese, plus Chicken Curry Pie, a spicy Thai Curry Chicken Pie and a vegan pie made with curried cauliflower and chickpeas. Pasties and sausage rolls round out the savoury cabinet, with spinach and ricotta and vegetable options for those after something different from a meat pie.

For a more substantial meal, Tommos offers pies with hot chips, gravy, creamy mash and mushy peas, as well as loaded fries and other sides. The menu extends beyond pastry to fresh salad rolls, wraps, toasted Turkish rolls, burgers, hot dogs and roast rolls. Cakes and slices, including vanilla slice, citrus tart, lemon meringue pie and apple turnover, are available alongside barista coffee and other hot drinks. The website also promotes meal deals and weekly specials, although the details may vary.

The venue suits a quick solo lunch, a takeaway stop or an easy meal for a group with mixed tastes. Online ordering is available for grab-and-go collection, while the business also welcomes customers to eat in. There is no detailed description of the interior or seating, so the appeal is best understood through the food: a practical bakery stop with a broad menu, traditional pie-shop staples and vegetarian and vegan choices. Tommos also says it sources as many ingredients from the Territory as possible and prepares its pies, pastries and sandwiches with attention to food-safety standards.