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- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 12 am
Sun 12 pm - 10 pm
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
497 reviews for Cornish Pasty Company
Review Highlights
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"Not to mention the red wine gravy served with it." In 28 reviews -
"The first time I had "a lovely bit of salmon." In 10 reviews -
"I chose the Veggie chicken tikka masala." In 23 reviews
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- A Yelpy Insight: Vegetarians go nuts for this spot. See more places they like.
497 reviews in English
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Review from Michelle S.
Phoenix, AZ
5/15/2012
I have been going to the Cornish Pasty Co since they opened, years and years ago. When they were still serving your pasty in a basket, cheap tables and chairs, no liquor license, you always saw the owner there working and the menu was so short.
Oh, how its grown, and I love it even more now. The new expansion is awesome! The beer they have on tap is fantastic, the staff is always welcoming and friendly! They've done such a great job. I recommend this place to everyone and I try to visit at least every couple months or so. Every time someone visits from out of town, I make sure to bring them there. If someone has never heard of it before, I tell them all about it. Many people have been pleased by going after I tell them about it! I've never heard any complaints. I only have 1 of my own, and its never stopped me from returning. I had one bad pasty, too much garlic. I can't say how many times I've visited, but its always been a very enjoyable experience. I will keep returning, keep talking them up and still bring in new visitors with me!!
I love the Royale with Cheese, Cajun Chicken, Chicken Alfredo is my favorite, Pesto Chicken and Rosemary Chicken. I always want to try new ones, but I love getting the ones I know I already love! Oh, and you must try the banoffee pie! I'm not a sweets or dessert person, but oh my, it is to die for! -
Review from Jim H.
5/9/2012 1 photo
We started a random Tuesday pub crawler here. No... I don't mean a big organized crawl... I just mean the wife and I set out to hit two or three pubs we'd heard about and wanted to try!
When you first walk in, it's VERY small. Rails along the left to sit at the bar-slash-cooking station... small seating areas to the right and straight ahead. In the last two weeks, though, they've expanded through the wall and into the space that used to be next door... which adds a TON more room and ambiance! If you've been coming here for years, you may like that little homey side...... but we just discovered the place so the big, new part was REALLY nice!
Starting with the beer, this place is set up like a REAL English pub! In fact, I almost laughed out loud when a guy bellied up to the rail and asked for a pint of Bud Light. He just didn't know what to do when they said they didn't have it on draught. He said he'd settle for the bottle...... and it was even funnier to see his reaction to hear they don't even have it in a bottle (btw... they also don't have Miller... or Coors... or any of that fizzy yellow American garbage... they have stouts, IPAs, English/Irish beers, Belgian ales, micro and craft brews, etc...... you know...... GOOD beer)!
I had a couple different pints... and tasted a couple more I haven't tried before. My wife went for a single fruity cocktail and sipped on a couple of my beers. The barkeep (Frank) knew how to use his nitrogen taps... and gave me samples of all sorts of beers once we started chatting beer lingo. Cool guy and knows his beer selection pretty well.
Onto the food and of course we had to try a pasty. We went with the bangers and mash pasty... and it was absolutely PHENOMENAL! It was even served with this red wine gravy to dip our pour with and I wanted to DRINK that stuff! Fact is... the pasties are FANTASTIC here!!! On Frank's recommendation, I even ordered a parbaked pasty to take home and bake on my own (will be my lunch today).
How, on EARTH, I didn't know this place existed is beyond me...... and hurts my heart.
The ONLY thing keeping this from a 5-star spot was the music piping in. Now, I know music is generally personal preference...... but what percentage of the population is really into shred-metal in 2012? I know it's your own hip thing you're doing... since employees were sporting fedoras, beanies (despite the 95 degree temperature outside - yeah, I know - but it looks cool), hemp bracelets, made-to-look-old Metallica t-shirts, and skinny jeans...... but, looking around, I don't think your music choices really cater to the majority of your patrons - just your staff. England has a pretty cool music scene... maybe do that since you're an English pub?
I was also a little bummed there's no patio at all... but won't knock the place for that.
So... despite the tunes, we'll DEFINITELY be back to try a couple new craft brews and walk through some different pasties! -
Review from Shirley S.
Phoenix, AZ
I hoped for more from Cornish Pasty Co. I ordered the Rosemary Chicken (pictured) and while the chicken was pleasantly moist, there was absolutely NO hint of rosemary. The peppers were fine, but the entire pasty was overpowered by the taste of vinegar the peppers were soaked in. :(
I also ordered a half-baked Oggie (pictured) to go for a friend and am told it largely tasted like a pot pie. I guess that's fine of that's what you're looking for, but the only flavor stand out seemed to be the wine-flavored gravy.
The dining room near the entrance was rather small, but it seems they're expanding into the space next door to create a second, larger dining room and second bar (pictured.) It's unclear if they intend to continue remodeling or of it's complete, but it currently has a combination of very dated details as well as newer, more modern ones. The second dining room is filled with old church pews for seating which I have mixed feelings about. I'm happy to see they've been re-purposed, but can't help but wonder how many funerals they've "seen." It's slightly creepy while trying to eat.
The sever was nice enough, but I have a pet peeve about restaurant cleanliness. It was rather slow and the server amused himself between visits to the table by playing darts with another patron. I could care less how he spends his down time, but would have appreciated seeing him wash his hands after touching the same darts other people have used. Who knows where THEIR hands have been???
If I ever pay CPC another visit, I think I'll skip the entree and try dessert, instead. Or better yet, skip the dessert and plunk down $3 for a Happy Hour Car Bomb and hope they offer free WiFi by then. Hopefully, the bartender's hands will be clean. -
Review from harumi s.
Scottsdale, AZ
5/18/2012
Love love this place. casual and great food. I go there after a hard hike then beers and Salmon pasty taste like heaven! I wasn't familar with pasty but it's like great empanada and I love it!
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Review from Abby D.
Scottsdale, AZ
5/14/2012
I've been going here for years!! Sooo good!! Cajun is a must... Hands down!! Super flavorful and the chipotle sauce it comes with is awesome. Warning: if you try the Cajun, every other one you try (although still delicious) makes you wish you had gotten the Cajun.
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Review from Alyssa M.
5/3/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I had no idea what a "pasty" was before coming here, and I was actually a little wary of trying something that sounded like nipple coverings. Thankfully, Cornish Pasty is lacking tassels and the like, simply serving up deliciously magical pockets filled with wonderful themed concoctions.
My personal favorite is the reuben, where the pastrami and corned beef is tender, juicy and chewy at the same time, the buttery crust is perfectly flaky, and the 1000 Island dressing is something I enjoy smothering everything in. I don't know that I've had a reuben in the valley that's comparable to how amazing this pasty is. And the oven chips? Forget about it! Not that you need a side with the size of the pasties...Oh, the Apple Caramel Pasty is also pretty top notch for dessert - warm and gooey.
Their craft beer selection is also admirable, with a few local drafts (including Four Peaks and Oak Creek) and plenty of English-themed brews and English IPAs. Full disclosure: as a beer geek, I only wish they didn't serve the beer in a frosted glass...it kinda affects the flavor. Besides that, there is nothing I can complain about, especially since they recently expanded into the building next door, thus gaining about 5X the seating and space. Much more comfortable, less claustrophobic, and easier to get around. -
Review from Amber Elizabeth M.
San Diego, CA
4/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Want to know a secret? I had no idea what a "pasty" was. I though it was maybe someone's aunt or something. I had no idea it was a pocket of magic.
First thing I did was ask for a gallon of water. Our server was very obliging and made sure my cup did not go dry. He said, "you either ran here or you're hungover." Well in fact sir, despite it being nearly 7 pm, I was extremely hungover. (thanks to Devil's Advocate)
I wasn't sure I could hold food down, but once I was delivered my portabella pasty it was no longer a question. It was going in my mouth. Whether or not it would last in stomach, I would wait to find out.
It turns out, a pasty is just what it takes to help out a hangover. Whatever that magical pocket it made of is just what I needed. No doubt the bucket of water helped, too.
Bonus, they have some pretty hearty options for when you're hungry/hungover/etc. and some healthy vegan and vegetarian options for when you're in the mood for something lighter. Oh, and $3 carbombs that I politely declined as I grimaced and grabbed my stomach.Listed in: Temporarily in Tempe
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Review from Laura L.
4/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
This was the first Cornish Pasty Company location I visited.
5 stars for the food. I fell in love with this food!
I got the Spicy Asiago Chicken Pasty and I was pleasantly surprised. The flavor reminded me of a Mexican casserole of sorts. It was delicious.
DD got a peanut butter and jelly pasty, which had bananas inside. She was smitten.
SD got the Oggie and DH got the Cottage Pie. Both loved their choices, which came with Red Wine Gravy for dipping sauce.
DM got the Carne Adovada and said she liked it but the pork was a little tough.
4 stars for the location.
The parking was a nightmare (it took DM and SD 15 minutes to find a space) and the restaurant really has an ASU clientele. The place was dark, cold (we were near the exterior door which they left open because the kitchen was so hot) and small. I do not think this is a good place to bring kids, at all.
I will definitely come back for a visit... though next time it will be sans 4 year old! -
Review from Dana S.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/16/2012
Ordered the Rosemary Chicken for my first Pasty experience. I was really impressed. Filling, tasty, and unique.
A few hiccups, the drafts were not in working order. I do believe they may be epanding this location because it's rather small. The other bottle beer my table ordered, they were out of too.
One other side note, there are NO substitutions. You get what you get and you don't throw a fit! I'm not an onion fan at all, so my choices were pretty limited, but as I stated up top, the ROSEMARY CHICKEN did the trick for me! -
Review from Betty Sue R.
Tempe, AZ
5/3/2012
I liked the food but the atmosphere seemed to be lacking- they are doing renovations so hopefully it will get better...
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Review from Alie C.
3/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
I think I'm in love.
My friends have been telling me about this place for months and I haven't had the opportunity to try it. Yesterday I finally did and my tummy has never been happier.
I love the ambiance of the place. It's very small, though they are working on an extension. The employees are all tattooed and rugged, which made me feel right at home. Motorhead, System of the Down, and other older rock and roll and metal music pumped through the speakers, making my ears nearly as happy as my stomach.
They have an extensive beer collection with different options from all over the world.
I had the portobello chicken pasty, and it was wonderful. The insides were so delicious and the crust was decadent. It was a lot of food, but I was determined to finish it.
I've heard this place gets super busy at peak hours and I'm not surprised. I am already looking forward to going back and trying another one of their delicious concoctions.
You can also buy their pasties uncooked so you can make them at home! -
Review from Roland S.
3/27/2012 2 Check-ins Here
What the...? A Cornish pasty place in Tempe, AZ? I've had a hankering for a pasty for quite some time and thought I'd have to wait until my next trip to the upper Midwest.
For starters, I like the menu here. Places that do one thing and do it well rate highly with me, and this place does pasties. There are about a dozen different kinds of pasties on the menu ranging from traditional (beef & potatoes or chicken pot pie) to unusual (salmon or Mexican), for example. The pasties are pre-made and warmed up to order and come with sauces. The red wine gravy I tried was very good. There are a few side dishes like chips, slaw, and beans, and some good looking desserts. (I can't say how they tasted; I had a second Strongbow for dessert.) They have several beers on draft and some bottles, too.
I thought the portion size was decent, but certainly not huge, and the prices fair, especially considering the next nearest pasty place is probably hundreds or thousands of miles away (aside from the CPC's other location, obviously). The pasty seemed authentic and pretty consistent with what I grew up with, but it was a bit salty and a bit dry, though the gravy helped. The flavors were good, though, and I enjoyed my Oggie (their main beef pasty).
The place is small, dark, and divey. There's a single row of tables mostly two-tops along one wall and about a dozen seats at the bar. Dark clothes, visible body piercings, and tattoos seem to be a prerequisite for employment at this place. I got the sense that this place turned into a heavy-metal bar in the evenings, though I could be wrong. I certainly enjoyed the Queen playing when I got there, and the two guys that waited on me at the bar were friendly, cool guys, and the service was efficient.
This is a place I'll visit whenever I'm in town. There's just nothing like it outside of England and the upper Midwest. -
Review from Johnny A.
Cupertino, CA
4/10/2012
Ive been here multiple times and love their food. Living in california i come here at least once a month. Any foodie knows there is more to a restaurant experience than a great product. An amazing restaurant has three basics covered:1) customer service 2) great food offerings 3) an overall great experience. This place lacks customer service which kills the experience. I stood there on a packed Tuesday and saw 3-5 different employees walk by with no acknowledgement that I existed. No eye contact, no greeting, no words at all! After 10 mins and a line out the door I left irritated and ticked.
I sympathize with the youth movement and the college atmosphere this place has, however customer service needs to be emphasized to the men and women working the floor. They are the face of your store and if this trend continues, eventually customers will get fed up and go elsewhere. If I am an owner I would be pissed if this negative behavior was going on in my business. The business acumen is very important and should be a learning tool to teach the college kids the important lessons which can be applied to all different job titles. The staff I saw working tonight looked lazy and tired. Maybe due to the high temperature of the restaurant however with poor customer service and lack of a face in the entrance greeting me with a smile and a friendly greeting, it leaves me feeling like you don't want my money and you don't care enough about your customers standing around. Eventually the attitude of we have a superior product that ppl pay for and they not have to worry about customer service will come back to bite them in the butt.
Areas for improvement
The waiters should be focused on turning tables and getting the checks as soon as the dessert is finished as opposed to walking around with their heads cut off. More tables being turned equates to more tips. I saw 4-6 tables sitting talking on their phone when they could have been served their checks or ordered more food. My avg time from start to finish was between 90-120 mins! You cut my time in the restaurant to 60 mins with efficient service and food running from the kitchen this place could double its profits and increase tips.
They need someone to work the front and greet the customers and let them know they are wanted, appreciated and they want to provide me with a great meal!
Drinks out in under 5 mins from order (I waited 20 mins and she forgot about my 2nd beer later in the evening and I had to remind her so 30 mins for a pint of beer...total wait time for 2 drinks: 50 mins
Notification on food times (depends on who is working)
Challenge your servers to turn tables faster
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Review from KrisAnn B.
East Lansing, MI
3/10/2012
I haven't had a chance to eat in yet but I did get to try their tikka masala chicken salad and it was good. We got it for a work meeting. I loved the dressing with it but the salad was somewhat lacking. The chicken was great but the veggies in the salad weren't as plentiful as I had hoped.
Everyone else's food looked great and it made me wish I could have a pasty (dang gluten!). I would suggest checking this place out as it has probably the only English food I've seen in Tempe. -
Review from Becca N.
Costa Mesa, CA
4/28/2012
Went in after a day of shopping with my mother. We walked into the bar side and decided we wanted to sit in the pew benches on the restaurant side instead. We ordered waters and sodas while munching on a side of chips. My mom got the chicken pot pie and loved the crust and the moist chicken. I got the Meat and Cheese. Although I wish the cheese was a bit more melty the sage pork sausage was great. The dipping gravy tasted of beer. Great addition. The music was fun and the bartender dancing to the music was fun. Great lunch! Will go again when I'm in Tempe. Another plus: enough for left overs!
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Review from Tarrah C.
This is probably where the 7 dwarves would come after their day of work.....English comfort food!!
I have a friend who loves this place, and I FINALLY made it in......so glad I did, I really didn't quite understand her description of what a pasty is, but, now I do! It's like the English version of an empanada, or like a gourmet hot pocket, haha! (ok, it really doesn't compare to a hot pocket, I'm sorry, I'm just trying to think of a good word picture!)
So, they have a million different filling options...it seems what is available on the menu might vary depending on what is fresh (LOVE food made to order that's FRESH!) The best part about this place is that they have VEGAN OPTIONS! woo hoo!!! I'm adding this place to my dairy-safe zone!
I had the vegan philly cheese steak pasty, it was very good! They really do make it fresh, mine was piping hot....for the "steak" they used mushrooms, and whatever kind of sauce they used for the "cheese" was quite savory. When you order your pasty, they give you some different sauce-on-the-side options (apparently you eat pasty with sauce?) Anyways, the marinara was really good and really complemented my pasty. (a beer would have worked really well with it too.... oh well, next time!)
My husband had the oggie and thoroughly enjoyed it was well. These things are big, by the way! If you have trouble filling up, you'll be really happy with this place! And if you don't, you'll have two meals for the day for only around 10 bucks! Not bad, right?!
Can't wait to come back here! Btw, this location is designed to look like inside a mine (read the menu for the background story on pasties) If you are claustrophobic, just sit towards the back, there is a nice big window back there. Otherwise, it is a bit dark and narrow in there, but still comfortable.Listed in: Veg-Friendly
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Review from Julie E.
Tempe, AZ
5/1/2012
Every time I order here the mess something up, food, forget the drink, always something...
Today I went 2 order take out and after being a 7 years once a week customer they said what I ordered was no longer enough and there is now a 15$ min...
I get it but for someone who's been eating at this place all the time and this is how u treat ur costumers...
I will NEVER send a single person to this place ever again, rude service and always excuses...
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Review from Quincy S.
Mesa, AZ
4/28/2012 1 photo
This is the type of place you want to keep coming back and trying other "Pasties" this has only been the second time I've been but will go back the first time I had the "Cajun Chicken" it was great this time I had the "Rosemary Chicken" and it was just ok not enough flavor and a little dry but it still was good and it didn't turn me of from this place at all. I will be back soon
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Review from Marion C.
Seattle, WA
2/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
As a Brit a long way from home, I couldn't believe it when my friend took me to this little gem hidden away in a random Tempe stripmall. The dark grungy decor and Hipster clientele seemed straight out of Capitol Hill in Seattle!
I had the original Cornish pasty, like what pasties are in the UK. Though the pasty menu is extensive and creative with lots of veggie options too. It was fantastic! Succulent steak chunks and vegetables wrapped up in the delicious pastry crust. Very authentic! Also had the mushy peas, true British chippy style.
For dessert I had to have the sticky toffee pudding as that's my all time favourite 'afters' from home. It arrived in its own black cauldron with a side of creme anglaise. Absolutely amazing! The sweet gooey toffee inside was perfectly warm and runny. My friend and I quickly inhaled the whole thing in a few spoonfuls.
Overall it was a great dining experience here. Lots of beer choices too. I shall be back! -
Review from Jessica M.
Phoenix, AZ
3/18/2012
This place is awesome.
A cornish pasty is like a big calzone stuffed with whatever you choose. They have many choices and all regular choices are also available as vegetarian entrees. These are HUGE so come hungry! Their tomato soup is also good but I would definitely stick to a pasty if you want a delicious meal.
The place is pretty divey but in a really great way. I have also heard they are expanding so those of you who have complained about their cramped quarters may find some reprieve soon. Personally, I like the small dark divey feel.
They also serve Rogue beer which is delicious if you haven't tried it.
I like this place so much I eat there whenever I am in the area, which has prevented me from trying many other places nearby but I cant seem to bring myself not to go to Cornish as it is so good every time.
Highly recommend it if you are in the area. -
Review from Kelly S.
2/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
Sorry Cornish! You have a good thing going it seems but need some polishing/cleaning. The place was doing a really brisk carryout business while we were there. Very friendly and eclectic staff. Good beer selection too.
The pasties were tasty but the temperature of the filling when reheated was not consistent - some hot spots, some cool spots. I worry that this could be a recipe for food illness.
The star killer came just as we were getting ready to leave. A small roach came crawling out onto the bar in front of us. GGGAAAAHHHHDDDD. -
Review from David G.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/14/2012
I am not as enthusiastic about the Cornish Pasty Company as some, but if you are looking for this type of place to eat, you will probably enjoy the experience.
A Pasty is basically a turnover; at Cornish Pasty Company, it is a very big turnover. One is a meal. Here they precook them until they are almost done, then finish them when you order. This process introduces a drying effect that detracts from the product. They do serve a sauce with each pasty, and as the sauces we tried were quite good, you can use the sauce to counteract the dryness. When all is said and done, the pastys are tasty. But not knock-your-socks-off great.
The atmosphere at Cornish Pasty Company is cramped and noisy. It seems more like a college hangout than a restaurant, and this is not surprising because it is a college hangout, but one where the quality of the food has attracted a wider clientele. If you like this kind of atmosphere, you will be right at home at one of the few small tables or at the bar. I prefer the bar.
Prices are low (typically about $9 for a pasty), considering the size of the meal.
Hints:
1. It is always crowded. Try to come at an off hour, like 4:30 on a weekday.
2. Skip the very average salads and the oven chips (dry, tasteless), and probably the other appetisers. Just get a pasty. If you are an abnormally big eater, follow it up with a dessert pasty.
3. It is a bit hard to find. Turn North on Hardy from University to find the Cornish Pasty Company in a small shopping center hidden by a large gas station. -
Review from James W.
Long Beach, CA
3/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
When you walk in, the mining theme is hard to ignore. There's a long bar on the left, a long row of tables on the right, the decor is black, and the photos are all of early 20th century Cornish miners hard at work. It felt a bit like dining in a mineshaft, which seems to be the place to munch on Cornish Pasties.
We stopped by here on our way out of Phoenix back to CA, lured by the proximity to our hotel and the good reviews. The pasties are substantial - my wife only finished half of hers. There's a variety of fillings - I had the bangers and mash, my wife an Indian curry. Both were tasty if a bit salty. We stayed full most of the trip back to the coast. The server was friendly and efficient; our drinks never reached bottom before being refilled.
We'll likely come back next time we're in town. -
Review from Eric B.
Santa Monica, CA
2/24/2012
The pasties are WAY too salty. For hours after, I could feel my tongue shriveling.
Still, the food is good and well-priced, the atmosphere is convivial, and there's a nice beer selection.
Gotta cut down on that salt, though. Wow, did they overdo it. -
Review from David G.
Tempe, AZ
3/14/2012
This place is PERFECT! The menu is rather unique and there's something to suit everyone's taste. They have a pasty for everyone: from traditional savory options to sweet PB&J offerings, anyone can find something to love! My favorite: the "indian" inspired options, like the lamb vindaloo.
The only thing I would change would be the fires - they were a bit undercooked.
Still, this is an exciting and delicious experience, and surely one of the best places the valley has to offer. Top it of with reasonable prices and a good beer selection, and you've got a winner! -
Review from Kat C.
Fremont, CA
3/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
Cornish Pasty Company, I hate you! You are only located in frickin Arizona, and I can't get my fix because I'm in San Francisco! My husband and I ate a Pasty at practically every meal when I was in Arizona for a convention so we got to try a LOT of the flavors there. Please please please consider opening a shop in the San Francisco Bay Area. I'll get a little rounder, but hey - happy fat is alllllllll good.
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Review from Bourne J.
Tempe, AZ
4/9/2012
Awesome food and desserts
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Review from Rahul I.
Mesa, AZ
4/8/2012
Ordered two pastys as takout. One was Lamb & Mint. The other was Chicken Tikka Masala.
It appears to be a typical kind of bar and pub. The pastys were very flavorful, but a bit heavy. I guess this is what a pasty is. My wife and I thought the pastys were quite good, and the staff was very knowledgeable. -
Review from Kathy N.
Phoenix, AZ
5/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
good food, different - never would of thought there was an english flavor in Phoenix!
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Review from Coinneach F.
Tempe, AZ
Updated - 2/18/2012
After multiple visits and having tried their other offerings, I'm upgrading my rating of Cornish Pasty Co to five stars. Last night it turned out my eyes were bigger than my stomach and I couldn't even touch dessert (the very appropriately named strawberry pavlova) until this morning; a Porky and mushy peas was all I needed for 12 hours straight.
My new life goal is to eat one of everything Cornish Pasty makes. I might die in the process, but I'll die happy.Listed in: This is why I'm fat
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Review from Julie S.
Tempe, AZ
2/22/2012
It was a nice change from the same old takeout we have to choose from in Az. I was really excited at first, because they have a Reuban, my fav sandwich ever. The fact that they delivered to me, being a good hike from here was an added bonus.
It was good, a bit overpriced for what you get. The bread was slightly too thick.
It's the type of place I'd order from maybe twice a year if that. Staff was very nice though -
Review from Noelle K.
Tempe, AZ
2/6/2012
The food is really, really tasty. I got the Pilgrim, because I love Thanksgiving dinner, and it did not disappoint. The cranberry sauce for dipping was a perfect touch. And it was super filling. When ordering, the waitress told us it didn't come with any sides - we thought it was kind of weird, so two of our group ordered some fries for the side. As it turned out, the pasty was deceptively small looking and was actually incredibly hearty. I could barely finish it and I had hardly any of the fries. Sides really aren't necessary!
The major downside, and the reason for 4 stars, is the rather uncomfortable interior. I don't really mind that it's dark or grungy, but my main complaint was how loud it was. The music was so loud, my dinner mates and I could barely carry on a conversation since we had to basically shout to be heard. I suppose if you're drinking and being loud anyway it's not too bad, but otherwise it's not the best place to actually eat there. In the future I'll stick to take out. -
Review from Gabriel T.
Sun City, CA
2/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
Never had a pasty before coming here. I'm a HUGE fan, now.
Girlfriend had the Shepard's Pie (with lamb) pasty and I went with the Oggie pasty. We started off with an order of Mushy Peas. For dessert, we had the Apple Cinnamon Pasty and Chocolate Bread & Butter Pudding.
Everything we had was so delicious! My girlfriend said it looked like I was having a food-gasm. (I think I was) The pudding ... oh, my ... the best I've ever had.
The food here is OUTSTANDING. The beer is nice and cold. The service is great. The atmosphere is perfect for a British Pub. What more could you ask for? -
Review from Erick P.
Phoenix, AZ
1/6/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I've visited four or five times now, and each time have been glad that I did. Yes, it's loud. It's dark. The lights flicker. And the claustrophobic should think twice. Combined with consistently phenomenal food, these are all aesthetically compelling reasons to absolutely love this place. I generally stick to the vegetarian menu; last night I tried the eggplant parmesan, which was incredibly satisfying. And they do have some rather decent beer on tap. The staff are friendly and accommodating: even the bus-boy was upbeat and helpful as we navigated their dense menu.
It's a pain in the ass to get a table (as it should be), so choose your one best friend and sit at the bar.
Do it. -
Review from Ivy H.
Tempe, AZ
3/18/2012
Finally ate here last night after wanting to forever! Got the shepherd's pie pasty and it was so good. Gravy on the side was a perfect addition. Very filling too. As always, the place was pretty crowded but we were seated quickly and I really liked our server. I would definitely go back- and hopefully soon!
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Review from Gary C.
Scottsdale, AZ
1/13/2012
Well I am from England and I think this place is totally awesome.
Yes it`s cramped tiny and hot. But the pasties make it up for it.
Absolutely great, and I`m English and I should know.
Don`t tell your friends though because this place is busy enough already
and it`s often hard to get a table, and I want to make sure I can get in. -
Review from John N.
Denver, CO
11/28/2011
The Missus & I are traveling together this week (yay!) and stopped by the Cornish Pasty Co. for a quick dinner. Nice English beers (and cider) on tap - kind of a dive-y ambiance. Let's face it, we all LOVE finding an out of the way place with really good, reasonably priced food, don't we? It just tastes better!
CPC delivers on all counts. It's kinda loud (but I liked the music, so that's OK :) and kinda dark, but that's OK too. Pasties are English pies miners would take to work for their lunch. The Missus had the Shepherds Pie pasty (she had the ground beef, but lamb is an option, as it should be) and I had the Indian curry pasty - two big hits! The pie is crusty, golden brown and delicious outside, nice and delicate inside. Fillings are yummy, service was great! The House Special pasty has rutabagas in it, which I despise, and the friendly server was most apologetic that they couldn't take them out, but said if I called ahead they would be glad to remove the offending root veggies with some advance notice - nice of them to offer to accommodate my distaste for root vegetables in general (and rutabagas in particular).
In summary: great, interesting food, friendly service, reasonable priced - we'll be back and I recommend you stop by as well, and see what this whole pasty thing is all about! -
Review from Stephanie N.
Tempe, AZ
12/27/2011 5 Check-ins Here
Excuse me. How in the world have I lived walking distance from Cornish Pasty Company for over a month and have only barely heard of this gem?! Thats what I want to know.
A friend introduced us to Cornish Pasty saying it is "the best restaurant ever". I best give it a try then right? The Tempe location is smaller than the Mesa location but I LOVE its vibe. A small narrow walking space between people sitting at a counter behind the kitchen and people sitting at teeny tiny tables, dim lit lighting and candles and for the most part, pretty good music.
My man and I ordered the Mexican Pasty and the Rosemary Chicken Pasty. They were unbelievable! SO GOOD. The Mexican Pasty was definitely the better of the two but I'd order both of them again any day. A little heavy dinner action to make a girl feel full and happy. I respect restaurants that have a plethora of vegetarian options. What generation are you living in if you don't offer veggie options these days? Get with the program all you other restaurants. You know who you are!
I loved the entire experience and can't wait for our next trip. -
Review from shandiin y.
Mesa, AZ
11/15/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The only reason I give 4 stars is because I can't bring in a big party! haha... It is that good, love the food, the drinks, and how snug it is.
I brought my boyfriend here awhile back and he kinda had a confused look on his face when we walked throught the door and sat down. But as soon as he read the menu and beer list he was happy. Now I hear he likes to take his co-workers there:)
If you love the "homecooked" food feel, then go there... whose home?... I don't know, not mine for sure, maybe if I had an old english grandmother I guess.
Just arrive before 7 on weekends, it gets packed late into the night. Its not that big inside, so if your claustrophobic sit near the back by the door...you'll see some light:) -
Review from Joe L.
Littleton, CO
3/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
What a pleasant surprise. Best Cornish Pasty I have had outside of Cornwall. A hole in the wall place in Tempe that looks like a British pub inside. Good to go into a dark spot in the heat of the desert. It's very good.
