As we are in the UP, we were told we must try a pastie and this place had decent reviews and was right up the road. First impressions, they definitely have some heft to them! The outside baked crust is crisp and tasty. My husband's beef pastie was filled with beef, similar to other posters pictures and he really enjoyed his. Everything was hot too I have a tough time eating beef so opted for the chicken option and while my sandwich was tasty, it was truly 95% potato, a tiny bit of carrots and just very, very little chicken. Maybe I got the bottom of the bowl or something, but it definitely needed more protein. He did have a veggie option available today as well. This place is super popular spot and the sandwiches are $8.50 each, we ordered a gravy, as per other Yelp recommendations and we shared that. It was an additional two dollars. He gives you a lot gravy!! Parking is very limited out front, but we found people were in and out pretty quick. There are a couple picnic tables where you can sit and eat but honestly, he really just doesn't have the room for that so get it to go. The owner seems super friendly, and I love the fact that so many people are supporting his business. Another UP box checked! read more

Lehto's Pasties - One chicken and one beef pastie plus gravy - Specialty Food Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

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I tried their chicken $8.50 pasty yesterday. Cousin tried same price beef one. I LOVE the filling, which has thinly sliced rutabagas, but the ratio is off... there was like 87% root and hardly any protein. But compositely, the Vite, the heft, the peppery flavor, it's very satisfying for me. No nonsense store. Across from Shepler's ferry! read more

Small mom and pop pasty shop. No dining inside. You can get your pasty hot, cold, or frozen. The lady at the counter was very nice and informed us they only had beef pasties. I don't know if that was just today or they've further simplified the menu. I've never had a pasty, but it was delicious. And bigger than I expected. I would stop here again if I'm ever back in this area. read more

Came on a random Thursday and was greeted warmly. The person we talked to was friendly and offered some suggestions. We grabbed the beef and veggie and took them to the beach. Both were a good size, and I thought the price was appropriate. We actually liked the veggie one more than the beef, which we were surprised about! The veggie one had really great flavor. The beef was good too, but I think I would have liked to dip it in some gravy (which I'll remember for next time). I'd definitely come back, and everyone should stop by since it's a must when visiting the area! read more

I am sure these are fine pasties as pasties go but as a first timer I have to say they did not wow me. I wasn't surprised because this is not known to be a dish bursting with flavor and spice. This is an old school workman staple. We tried the beef and the veggie. Both were solid but again nothing that made me say I need to get these again. Nonetheless the worker was friendly and the price reasonable. read more

We had heard that Lehto's pasties are a must when visiting the UP. I had a beef pasty and it was wonderful! I ordered the gravy, it was good, but it really wasn't needed. The lady at the counter was kind and helpful. It was a great experience and we will definitely return when in the area!! read more

Lehto's Pasties - Beef Pasty and gravy. The pasty was excellent and the gravy was good. - Specialty Food Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

Stopped here while crossing the Mackinaw bridge. The pasty was ok, nothing to go crazy over. The location is good for convenience. The guy working there was nice. read more

Lehto's Pasties - Specialty Food Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

"I like to do just like the rest, I like my sugar sweet But guarding fumes and making haste It ain't my cup of meat" (Bob Dylan) Today I sampled for the first time in my life a Michigan favorite food known as a "pastie". I also learned how NOT to mispronounce it. Say "Pastie" so it rhymes with "Nasty", not like it rhymes with "Tasty". It's a hand-held meat-and-vegetable pie that goes way back over centuries in English history. Want proof? Well, how about learning that Geoffrey Chaucer wrote about them in the 1400's. They were a food staple for English mineworkers due to their portability and convenience, and when English immigrants came over to work the Michigan iron mines in the 1800's, Pasties gained a foothold in the U.S. Lehto's sells 3 pasties - beef, chicken and vegetables. When we walked in, only the beef variety ($9.01 after tax) remained. It was a pretty big "croissant-like" pastry filled with a thick blend of Beef, Potato, Onions, and Rutabaga. Seriously, it was a big portion, certainly big enough for two as an evening snack. It was delicious, plain and simple. Customer service was great, and our server hooked us up with plastic silverware and paper plates to take our prize back to the hotel. read more

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Do you need dinner or lunch? You can either take the pasties cooked or cook them at home. Don't forget the gravy. read more

Forgot to take pictures of the pasties as I only got frozen ones and ate them later. But was pleasantly surprised at how well they turned out after a few days still. Definitely pretty good in terms of taste and quantity for the price. However the only reason I gave them only 3 stars instead of 4 is that there is not much of a menu selection to choose from. In terms of pasties themselves, I would've loved if I could get more than just one flavor from them. read more

Lehto's Pasties - Specialty Food Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

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For over 5 decades I've been doing here. Nearly since I could walk. We still stop every time we drive by. Everything is good, or they wouldn't still be in business. Highly recommended. They serve pasties fresh or frozen. Get some for now and later. Had some whitefish dip last time. Was good. There is only one place that makes better pasties. That was grandma and I can't those anymore friends. read more

On our roadtrip through St. Ignace we stopped here to try a local pastie. It was our first one ever as we're from Maryland and we liked it a lot. Sitting outside at one of their picnic tables made the experience very pleasant. read more

Delicious! Definitely stop here for pasties if in St. Ignace First, what are pastys? The Upper Peninsula is synonymous with the pasty (pronounced PASS-tee), which are handheld meat and veggie pies - typically root veggies like potatoes, carrots and rutabaga. Lehto's is on the main street, across from the lake. It's pick-up only, no seating inside. Family owned since 1947! They offer beef, chicken, and veggie pasties And gravy on the side. As well as Chili, soup, and cookies. Lehto's pasty is hoagie shapped (oblong vs. a round hand pie) Their filling was super moist, so it didn't really need the gravy, but we wanted to try the full experience! It's very tasty and filling! We'd definitely go back Other: Bottled drinks are available There are picnic tables on the side to eat outside. A very small parking lot and then nearby street parking My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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This was my first time in Michigan traveling and trying out the local cuisine. I'd never had a pastie before but it's apparently one of the staples. These things are a meal fit for two and it's like a hot pocket but filled like a pot pie. I regret not getting the gravy with it to see what that was all about. By the time we got there late in the evening they were down to the beef, potato and Rutabaga. Overall I enjoyed it, it was hot, fresh, made on the daily with a limited supply and was a nice experience. 4/5 would recommend to a friend for a pastie and add the gravy. read more

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Such friendly service and a wonderful, stuffed pasty. Good value, close to the ferries, classic name in pasties with Michigan beverages.

Lovely place with couple tables outside, entire menu is Pasties. I'm not counting sides, The Pasties are really good. Counter person was helpful polite and accommodating. read more

Tasty! Small store you just take food away but they can give you a heated pastie or frozen.

Great pasties, as good as any church sale could be. I stock up every year for a hearty meal to throw in the oven for my husband and I.

This was my first Pastie experience and it was AMAZING! I had the option of getting my Pastie hot, cold, or frozen. You could also get gravy for it. read more

Its a must stop while exploring Northern Michigan and the UP. It ain't fancy. They have pasties and thats about it. I did grab some smoked fish dip that was delicious as well. Pasties are something you either love or hate. These were decent. I would have preferred them a little moister inside. Ketchup helped but didn't solve the problem. The staff was friendly and efficient. read more

I hadn't had pasties since I was in England years ago. These were delicious: crispy pie crust and beef and onions inside. Definitely get the gravy for dipping. Wish I had some now! read more

Lehto's Pasties - Specialty Food Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

Easily the best pasties in the UP. We've been traveling in the UP for the past week and trying pasties along the way. I love pasties and I've missed them since moving from Michigan. These were the best. Non-traditional shape, but the best seasoning. Flaky crust, moist filling, with plenty of meat, potatoes and rutabaga. Very reasonably priced. Well done!! read more

Lehto's Pasties - Beef pasty - Specialty Food Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

This location of Lehto's Pasties sells beef, veggie, and chicken pasties, unlike the location on Highway 2, which only has beef pasties. Nate and I stopped here on our way back down state to try a chicken pasty and get some frozen to take home. They didn't have any frozen chicken available, so we got one hot chicken pasty and one hot beef pasty, as well as a frozen veggie. There are a few picnic tables outside and a couple of parking spots, so we sat down to try the chicken pasty, which we hadn't had before. It was ok, but I really prefer the beef over the chicken. The chicken pasty had a weird spice in it that I couldn't place, but I think it was nutmeg or cinnamon, something warm that I didn't really care for. The veggie pasty has raisins in it, so I'm interested in trying that soon. The beef pasty was good, but it needed some salt. I've had pasties from both Lehto's locations multiple times this year and I'm a little surprised at the varying levels of seasoning each time. Luckily they have salt and pepper packets available, as well as some tasty savory gravy you can purchase to dunk your pasty in. This location also sells merchandise (t-shirts, magnets) and smoked whitefish dip as well as smoked fish. There is no restroom available but there are public restrooms just down the street a bit in the downtown area of St. Ignace. read more

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Stopped in St Ignace for a pasty as I remembered them. These were good, tasty and moist, but not quite what I was looking for.

Love Letho's! It's always my 1st stop after crossing the bridge or when leaving the UP. Get them for a meal and buy a couple frozen to go for later. Always get the beef someday will try the veggie, I always say that... read more

Great food and loved the outdoor dining. Great location in Saint Ignace. We for the chicken and beef pastie. My favorite was the beef. Service was great. Highly recommend. read more

I can't speak for the food, because when we found out they don't have gravy, we left. I just have to have the gravy. The cashier was very nice about it though. There's also no indoor seating, and only one table for two was in the shade. read more

My friend and I were looking forward to going here during the end of our trip to the UP. I was pleasantly surprised when they were open on the 4th of July. There was a parade barring direct access from the main street but with some creative routing we made it. The owner (or whoever was available at the time) was hanging out outside with other folks waiting for the parade to roll around. When she saw us we ducked inside for 5 minutes, our pasties were put in a bag and we were good to go. (And she was free to enjoy the parade) :) I couldn't ask for easier service or time from a pastie place. We got 1 beef and 1 chicken pastie (+1 cup of gravy to share) we both enoyed ours tremendously. Both pasties were fresh with crispy outside crust and moist full interiors. There was no scimping on the filling. This style of pastie also looked like a burrito, so while you don't get the crimped crust on one side, you DO get more moist meat filling. We ate our pasties before I could take my own photos but the pre-existing ones on Yelp are accurate. I wish I knew of more places like this in my local area. Lehto's is a legit establishment and I would be more than happy to return the next time I'm up north. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 read more

Service was great. Came in right before closing and was able to order food no problem. It seems they put a lot of heart into their food. I would give it a 5 but I am not a fan of the pasties.The people with me enjoyed them a lot read more

I didn't like then at all. Sure, they may be just right for some, but this wasn't close to what I expected. It all seemed over-boiled and mushy, like someone already chewed it up. Meat was hard to find. Flavor was okay, so two stars. read more

Always a hit! I love the veggie pasty (worth the drive into St Ignace even if you're just passing through!); the rest of the fam prefers beef. Wish they had umbrellas for the outdoor tables...too hot to sit and enjoy on a sunny day! read more

Out of towner, and was really struggling to find a meal in this lakeside town that sound appealing. Well I found the spot, this little spot had great food, great people working the register, where kind and nice, and the food was amazing. I never have had a Pastie or have heard of one and it was delicious. Felt like a chicken pot pie in your hand almost. Don't forget to grab a monster cookie !!! read more

Lehto's Pasties - Pastie - Specialty Food Near Me - St. Ignace, Michigan

The absolute BEST pasties. Perfectly done crust, the beef, rutabaga, and potatoes were cooked SO nicely. Service was quick- we WILL be back.

We had our first pastie experience here and it was great! The spot was recommended by a local and didn't disappoint. read more

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Worth it. We hunt for places like this. You will not find another pastie this good. Layered, tender, not dry, excellent dipping gravy, and pretty much perfect. read more

It doesn't look like much but it is good comfort food. Beef and potatoes inside a pastry outer shell. I think it tastes the best hot and fresh. read more

We got half dozen frozen ones to go - a mix of meat and veggie. They were fantastic and reheating instructions Simple. Loved them, should've gotten 2 dozen. read more

Quick service and delicious! One of the better pasties in the area. I went in and grabbed my pasty, they gave me utensils and a plate since it was to-go order and I was on my way. read more

Stopped in @3pm on Sunday after many recommendations. Place was sold out except for 1 vegetarian.... Normally hurrah for them but they were supposed to be open till 5pm Apparently they don't make more and close WTH Pastie was ok but beef or chicken are better. Last word! Call ahead 3 stars on reputation read more

This is the Real Deal. Forget about Alby's; these are the best pasties in the north! Pro Tip: if you can't get into the shop in downtown St Ignace, take the drive fifteen minutes or so west on US-2 to the Original Lehto's shop, near Gros Cap Rd. There's gobs of parking and rarely a crowd there. The only pasty question that remains is: Do you eat your pasties with ketchup or gravy? read more