These Restaurants Serve The Best Pasties In Michigan

While much of the Lower Peninsula is pretty much Coney Country, once you cross over the Mackinac Bridge, you’re taken to Pasty Paradise. The pasty (pronounced PASS-TEE), that savory meat pocket pie, is rooted in the UP’s history in mining. When miners went off to work, they brought with them these hearty handhelds as a means of having something filling to eat, without having to leave the mine. In fact, when they were ready to munch, they placed the pasty on a shovel and held it over a candle to heat it right up. Talk about innovation. The methods of preparing these portable meals varies, with some using carrots, while others go for the sweeter rutabaga. No matter your preference, we’ve identified some shops with the best pasties in Michigan that will have your mouth watering.

900 Co Rd 480, Marquette, MI 49855, USA

Crossroads/Facebook

Crossroads/Facebook

Looking for a hefty pasty, one of the most iconic Michigan foods, that'll keep you filled for days? The ones made here are a pound and filled with both pork and beef. For more information on Crossroads Restaurant and Lounge, visit the Facebook page.

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Lawry's Pasty Shop, 2164 US Hwy 41, Marquette, MI 49855, USA

Lawry's Pasty Shop/Facebook

The pasties here are made using the original recipe created by Madelyne Lawry in 1946. If you don't live in Michigan, you can order Lawry's pasties online. To learn more, visit the website.

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Toni's Country Kitchen, 79 3rd St, Laurium, MI 49913, USA

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Toni's utilizes rutabaga (not carrots) and potatoes, in addition to big hunks of beef and the essence of sweet onions, making for a hearty, savory filling. For more information, head to the Toni's Country Kitchen Facebook page.

Uncle Peter's Pasties, 6215 Sashabaw Rd, City of the Village of Clarkston, MI 48346, USA

Uncle Peter's Pasties/Facebook

This spot came almost by chance when the owners purchased a former pizza shop and intended on installing a deli in its place. Pasties were added as an afterthought but quickly became a hit. Visit the Uncle Peter's Pasties website to learn more, view other locations, and order some pasties, arguably the best food in Michigan, online.

Lehto's Pasties, 626 N State St, St Ignace, MI 49781, USA

MaryLou D./Yelp

This spot has been around since 1947 and stands out for its moist, flaky crust, well-seasoned filling, and a homemade feel. To learn more, visit the Lehto's Pasties website.

Ready to grab a pasty or a tray-full, yet? Tell us where have you found the best pasties in Michigan? Please let us know in the comment section.

Interested in learning about other iconic Michigan foods? Head over to this post.