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    The Pure Pasty

    4.5 (554 reviews)
    InexpensiveSpecialty Food, British
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Peps A.

    The Pure Pasty is a hidden gem. It's a small shop that brings a taste of British food and snacks to the DMV. They specialize in pasties and sausage rolls. I tried the beef pasty and the chicken masala pasty, both were really good, with great flavor and that satisfying, savory bite. The chicken masala was my favorite. Be careful, they can be very hot. There's no seating, so it's a grab and go kind of spot. They also sell British products, snacks, drinks, and more, which adds a nice touch. Overall, it's a great little place tucked away in a small parking lot. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area or if you want to try a British snack.

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    Priscilla T.

    3.5 stars, quaint British spot with fresh and frozen pasties and a small market of fun British snacks and goodies! No seating at all so definitely more of a take-out place. I tried the Chicken Masala pasty and a sausage roll. Both were solid, but nothing too special. A little too pricey for what you get ($9.49 per pasty - about the size of average hand and $6 sausage rolls).

    Jeff K.

    Got the chicken Marsala, beef, broccoli cheddar, Kevin Bacon, and banger/bean. Chicken Marsala was good. EVERYTHING ELSE was bland and not worth the money. Broccoli cheddar literally had no cheddar... Banger/bean filling was paper thin and the pastry was all dough. Kevin bacon and traditional beef was just plan awful, nothing good about it. $60 wasted, most of it went into the trash.. Skip this place... it's terrible..

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    Amy S.

    We have been here a few times. They have bake fresh pasties and frozen pasties to stock your freezer for later. During every trip, we had gotten freshly baked to eat right then and frozen ones for a later date. They have some seasonal flavors with some standard flavors. I haven't had one that I didn't like. Don't forget to sign up for their frequent buyer program. Follow their recommended reheat instructions- perfect every time.

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    Audrey O.

    Why does every visit have to be so disappointing? Went in to get three pasties. Even though the tray with traditional had quite a few on it, they said they only had k e traditional. They said it would be 10 minutes to wait for another which we agreed to. They took one out of the freezer which was marginally okay. Then I hear the beeping of a microwave. They said if they hear it in an oven it gets dried out so it has to go in a microwave. $10 is too much for a microwave hot pocket. They said we could call ahead next time, but why can't they just have enough of their most popular item and less of the others that will just sit. They must have had 50 of them just sitting but no more traditional ones. This just sounds like poor planning to me. I also don't know why their employees have an attitude. They must train them to be like that because it is I usually that there is attitude every time, regardless of when you go. Honestly, it is easier and cheaper to make them at home.

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    Yaran S.

    Finally got a chance to try this place out. There were two ladies working and both were very friendly. I got four flavors: Chicken cordon: creamy chicken and potatoes, my favorite Lamb: good quality of lamb, nicely seasoned Pork: pulled pork with apple and sweet potatoes Chicken masala: not much meat or flavor, chicken was dry, my least favorite

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    Jim E.

    This was our first visit, but it was just like visiting a shop in England. They had a nice selection of around eight different pasties that are served hot and an even larger variety of frozen pasties. They also sell British soft drinks (e.g., Fentiman'sRose Lemonade) and British chocolates, along with other staples. I had the lamb and my wife had the chicken Marsala. Both were excellent. Parking is best accomplished by entering from Church street and then parking across from the shop. They have a loyalty program, which encourages people to return.

    Chathu K.

    Small shop with variety of British pastries.. price is some what higher side but then again massive pastries. (As you all know, british pastry fillings has Indian influence) Ps: tried the remain pastries next day ( lamb and chicken pastries), it was awesome!

    Scott M.

    Since living in the United Kingdom, in early 2000 a pasty has been one of the things I've missed most. On a whim, I searched Yelp to see if maybe I could relive that feeling of having a warm pasty for lunch on a cold day. First of all the place is quaintly situated in a back alley parking area. It's kind of hard to find and the parking spots felt relatively smaller than any others in the area. But it was well advertised once you get to the parking area. As soon as I walked in the delicious aroma of pasties, hit my face and quickly took me back to my time in England. This is a no-frills place, no seating, nothing but pasty store. There are a few benches out front where you can eat your pasty after purchasing them inside. I got four pasties, which felt a little bit more expensive than they were when I was living in England. But the traditional pasty did not disappoint. The young man at the front counter pulled a fresh pasty out of the oven and put it inside a piece of aluminum foil into my bag. After getting out front and sitting down, my mouth was already salivating. Opening up the aluminum foil and taking my first bite of deliciousness was so satisfying. I would have to say it was well worth the 20+ year wait I'm not having a pasty, pure pasty. You have a new loyal customer anytime I'm in Virginia. I will be stopping by and picking up a batch.

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    Got the cordon blue and it was yummy. Good sized too but definitely on the pricier side at about $10 for a pasty.

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    Just finished one sausage roll and a meat pie. How delicious! Brings back my visits to England.

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    The halal lamb and chicken masala based pastries were delicious and staff were very friendly!

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    Ask the Community - The Pure Pasty

    Any dairy free options?

    It doers vary according to the filling and we have a lot of fillings. There is no dairy in the crust, which means most of them are dairy free.… Read more

    Hi, Mike!! Do you think you will ever have perhaps an offering every once in a while for a salt-free pasty filling?

    I just saw this question. The best thing to do is to call the shop and ask for me (Nicola) to see if anything can be done. There is usually a minimum for special requests depending on the pasty and it cannot be done with all flavours. The crust… Read more

    Can the lamb morrocan pastry be made without raisins?

    Annzie, Everything is possible. Please give the kitchen a call on 7032557147.… Read more

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    Ireland's Four Provinces - Outdoor bar seating is amazing. Live music was spectacular.

    Outdoor bar seating is amazing. Live music was spectacular.

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