The results are in: Australia's most-loved pies have been revealed
If there's one thing Aussies love eating, it's pies, both sweet and savoury.
To mark National Pie Day in the US (January 23), MyFitnessPal has revealed the most popular pies Australian users have been logging in their app using data collected over the past 12 months.
And Australia's favourite pie according to MyFitnessPal is ... a good old meat pie, which took out the top spot overall out of both sweet and savoury pies, according to data collected from December 2024 to December 2025.
If there's one thing Aussies love eating, its pies, both sweet and savoury. Nine
When it comes to sweet pies, we can't go past an apple pie.
Here is the full list of Australia's favourite pies.
1. Meat pie
2. Shepherd's/Cottage pie
3. Apple pie
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And Australia's favourite pie according to MyFitnessPal is ... a good old meat pie. Getty Images/iStockphoto
4. Chicken pie
5. Cheese pie / cheese cake
6. Mince pie
7. Potato pie
8. Banoffee pie
9. Vegetable pie
10. Lemon meringue pie
We have our own National Pie Day in Australia on June 1, and International Pie Day falls on March 14, but for today, MyFitnessPal pulled data from Australian users to find out about our favourite pies.
Overall, women dominate in pie logging in Australia, making up 61 per cent of all pie logs on the app.
In second spot is Shepherd's pie followed by apple pie. Nine
The most popular time to enjoy an Aussie pie is from 11am - 12pm, then rises again from 5-6pm for some Aussies looking for a dinner choice.
"An Aussie pie isn't just food, it's tradition wrapped in pastry. We don't just eat pies—we grow up with them. A pie in hand is practically a national love language," Nutritionist and MyFitnessPal ambassador, Michaela Sparrow, said.
"The data from MyFitnessPal shows that the humble meat pie continues to be the overwhelming favourite amongst Aussies, enjoyed all hours of the day."
As a MyFitnessPal ambassador, Sparrow did take the time to explain why Aussies can enjoy pies "without guilt".
"The good news is that there are ways to enjoy pies without guilt. For example, vegetable-loaded pies, like spinach, mushroom, lentil, or mixed veg, are typically higher in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which help with digestion and overall health.
'An Aussie pie isn't just food, it's tradition wrapped in pastry.' Getty
Aussies are partial to both sweet and savoury pies. Getty
"Lean protein pies or whole-grain or wholemeal crust pies are also good alternatives.
"Pairing your favourite pie with a side salad or veggies and keeping portions reasonable also helps to enjoy Australia's most beloved food tradition."
Although this advice may not help when it comes to apple, banoffee, and lemon meringue pies, but what's health kick without the occasional splurge.
While meat pies can be traced back to Ancient Egypt, it was soon taken up by the Romans who brought the pies to Britain where they evolved into the pies we know today.
Meat pies then spread across the UK before moving to Australia and New Zealand.
In Australia, we perfected eating a hand-held meat pie while standing, with good dollop of tomato sauce on it.
In Australia, we perfected eating a hand-held meat pie while standing. Getty Images/iStockphoto
We love our sweet and savoury pies equally Down Under. Getty Images/iStockphoto
Australians eat around 270 million meat pies annually, averaging about 12 pies per person each year.
And we don't need anything fancy. A good old frozen supermarket meat pie will often do the trick.
Australia's most revered pie expert, Shaun Pyne of Pyney's Reviews, previously told nine.com.au about his top pics for supermarket meat pies.
Shaun Pyne of Pyney's Reviews said we can find good pies in supermarkets. Nine
His favourite supermarket meat pie is Vili's, sold in South Australia, followed by Herbert Adams.
These are simple, affordable, easy-to-access pies that will hit the spot any time you like.
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