Pieminister Oxford

I have Celiac disease and need to eat gluten-free. My family and I were visiting Oxford from New Zealand and were unsure of where to go for a meal that would accommodate my dietary needs, as we have had difficulty finding good gluten-free food during our two months in the UK. We came across Pieminster, which advertised gluten-free pies, so we decided to give it a try and we were pleasantly surprised. I ordered a delicious chicken, ham, and leek pie, while my husband and our friends enjoyed variations of the Moo pie. All four of us were pleased with our choices and would consider returning if we were in the area again. I saw some comments mentioning that certain pie options were not available or that there was a wait to be served. Although some pie options were unavailable, there were still plenty of other options to choose from. The staff member who served us informed me that I would have to wait 15 minutes for my pie, which was not a problem, and when it arrived, it was hot and crispy (which can be a challenge with gluten-free pastry). I was unaware that Pieminster is a chain of stores, but if the others are as good as the one in Oxford, I would highly recommend them.

On our final day in Oxford, we decided to get a quick bite to eat without waiting. The pies were delicious, but a little expensive for the portion size. The restaurant had limited seating, so it's best to find a spot outside the store.

A disappointing experience no vegan mash available at the time of ordering nor any mushy peas. The jackfruit steak and ale fillling was ok but the pastry was too dense and chewy.

The vegan pies are a good size and you can get a side of vegan mash and gravy! The person working at the counter was very kind and knowledgeable about the vegan options. I’m really happy with the meal I ordered “mock-a-doodle” with vegan chikn, leeks, smoked garlic, white wine mash/gravy) and it’s going to keep me full for quite awhile!

A great place for lunch. There are usually at least 2 vegan optionsand the mash is vegan. Definitely worth a try.