Pies made from a family recipe, and deep-fried chips with salt or sauce, make up the menu at Richies Pies & Coffee, at Unit 1, 73 Kenepuru Drive in Porirua. The chips are crisp outside and soft inside.
The shop began in 2010 as a pop-up chip and coffee shop. Its menu also includes island food, chicken and chips, and battered fish. The shop has a dedicated table seating section, welcomes children, and offers takeaway as well as coffee. It is open Monday to Friday, 5am to 4pm.