The Pasty Republic

Bland. Dry pasty. Absolutely too expensive for meat and potatoes.

Excellent food, fresh and tasty, and a good variety of options. This was our first pasty experience, and my wife and I both enjoyed it. It's a tiny joint, though (two small tables).

Makes for an excellent lunch. Nice dose of England in Cherry Creek.

If you're unfamiliar with the traditional food of Cornwall and Wales, then pasties might remind you of calzones, or even more of empanadas. But pasties are as “native” to Colorado as empanadas, which after all also originated in Europe, specifically in Portugal and Spain. Pasties came to Colorado in the 1850's with the Gold Rush, when Cornish miners came to our state to work deep in the earth. They brought their pasties with them.

Pasties are folded shortcrust pockets, filled with meats and vegetables. Once a staple, they are a kind of a throwback comfort food now, like a hand-held chicken pot-pie. This concept has been raised to the level of gourmet art by the Pasty Republic, which offers all sorts of modern and enjoyable variations.

The Pasty Republic began over on Tennyson Street and recently opened a second shop in Cherry Creek, which has needed a quick, counter-service restaurant with healthy and interesting options. They use fresh, local ingredients, there are vegetarian and vegan choices, and they have Sweet Action ice cream, too. And salads. And frozen pasties to take home. And ice cream. I know, I mentioned that already, but it's worth repeating. Pasties and ice cream, a heavenly combination!

Some food forums complain that the restaurant is not as good since the original founder sold it, but I thought the food was delightful. Restaurants may have their ups and downs, I guess. This new location in Cherry Creek is well worth visiting... and patronizing.

AMAZING!!! I grew up on these but if you've never had one, come here. They are SO delicious!!! The staff was friendly and extremely helpful with selections. Everytime I'm in Cherry Creek I will be stopping by in remembrance of my Grandma..... and because they are good!