Pleasant House Bakery

Inside the steak pasty

We went to dinner at Pleasant House Bakery in Chicago.  We had heard about them from a few different sources - Chicago's Best, Check Please and Pot Pie Paradise on the Travel Channel.  We went to their brick and mortar establishment but they also have a food truck around Chicago. They specialize in traditional and modern savory pies.

Exterior of the steak pasty

Steak Pasty - we wanted to try this as we have had pasties before (in Northern Michigan). The pasty was a bit dry and small by comparison to ones we have had in the past. In addition to steak it had potatoes, rutubaga and onions in it. A pasty kind of looks like a calzone.



Exterior of the mushroom and kale pie

Mushroom and Kale Royal Pie - there are 4 different pies to choose from (steak and ale, chicken balti and cold pork pie are the others).  The mushroom and kale pie had assorted mushrooms, kale, scallions and Parmesan in it. It tasted great and we totally could have each eaten our own. It had well blended flavors. The crust is light and flaky and the center is warm and juicy.

Inside the mushroom and kale pie

Deluxe Chips with gravy - kind of like a poutine dish.  This came with bits of skirts steak, cheddar cheese and gravy.  We really enjoyed this dish as well.

Final thoughts on Pleasant House Bakery:

Food - they have a fairly limited menu but it all is homemade right in their restaurant.  The pie was definitely better than the pasty. We were a bit hungry as we left but that was on purpose because we had dessert waiting at home.

Service - you order your food at a a counter and then it is brought out to you when it is ready

Deluxe chips with gravy

Atmosphere - the space is pretty small, there are only about 6 or 7 small tables.  The decore is a bit sparse.  It looks like they do a large carryout business.