As a man who will travel unlimited miles for food, you should be surprised that I have never had a pasty before. Especially since I live in Michigan and travel north frequently. For the longest time, I thought they were only things of fairytales, like unicorns or pockets. But you can't travel 8 feet in the UP without being beckoned by a pasty shop. And because I'm me, I completely missed my opportunity until I was at the Michigan/Wisconsin border. But fear not! I wouldn't be writing this review if I HADN'T had one! So this pasty establishment was quaint. It had a drive through, a table in the inside and a table on the outside. I mess with that. Sometimes you don't need the extras. Now, as I learned about the pasty, it seemed like the most basic one was beef and rutabaga. Now, everybody knows that nobody knows what a rutabaga is. It's just one of those things that show up in recipes. And because I'm trying this for the first time, I want the full effect. So bring on the baga! Ok, so, since it was nice outside, I decided to sit on the picnic table. They gave me my pasty on a plate with utensils and I ordered 4oz of brown gravy to go with it. I split that bad boy down the middle like the Red Sea and waterboarded it with my gravy. Took a deep breath and dove right in. Listen. I still might not know what a rutabaga is, but I didn't let a single little square of them escape. Everything was hot, the crust was flaky, the gravy thiccc. Why did I never know these things were basically pot pies? I LOVE pot pies. It was gone in minutes. Just wiped out. Like Thanos snapping his fingers. There was nothing I didn't like about it. It was everything a first timer should have experienced. Pot Pie's Cute Older Sister, Pasty 10/10. A couple side notes: If you see my photos, you see I chose milk as my drink of choice. That's because I haven't had milk in three days and I was getting cranky. The only ONLY thing I would suggest, is they invest in either heavier duty plastic utensils or metal ones. Made it a little hard to cut into the bottom where the crust is rolled together. Certainly not something important enough to lose a star over, because honestly, you could punt this thing into a brick wall and I would happily eat it off there. read more

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Small very well run Pasty shop, seats 6 inside, terrific fun staff, meals delivered in a jiffy with a smile. The Empanada is exceptionally delicious, the Beef + Rutabaga is 5 out of 5, wouldn't change a thing -- crusts are thin, delectable on their own, well-filled, cooked to perfection! A must stop for "pass-tees" read more

Col K's Pasty Shop - Order counter & daily menu - Sandwiches Near Me - Menominee, Michigan

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Best pasty aside from the ones my grandma would make at home. You can tell they've perfected it. Service was excellent- major props for the young lady that served us with fabulous piercings and tattoos. Polite, so smiley, I was already excited to eat my pasty but then having someone that nice ask me if I wanted ketchup made me more excited. Ambiance is perfect, simple drive through, major props for the Sasquatch. read more

Col K's Pasty Shop - Beef and rutabega - Sandwiches Near Me - Menominee, Michigan

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A local told us that this is the one and only pastie shop she will ever eat at, so we had to stop! When we arrived the owner was working the counter and the other employees were in the back cranking out all the different types of pasties. We chose the special Empanada pastie and asked the owner which one he recommended and he said the beef and rutabaga. They came out piping hot and fresh! It was recommended to try the pastie alone but then use hot sauce for the empanada and a must is ketchup on the beef pasties. By themselves they are very good and hearty, but with the addition of the hot sauce and ketchup it just took them up a notch and enhanced the flavor. If we are ever back in the Upper Peninsula we will definitely be hitting up Colonel K's for more. If you passing through on your way home you can get them frozen to go as well. read more

Love the traditional pasties Beef Rutabaga. Always hot and ready. Will have to try others but always go with our favorite. read more

Never having had a pasty in my life, while in the area on a little getaway, we stopped in to grab a few. My husband and I both got beef & rutabaga and we got a pizza one to share. So so good! Would be perfect comfort food on a cold winter night. read more

Col K's Pasty Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Menominee, Michigan

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Hands down the best pasties EVERRRR! I stoop & pick up frozen whenever we go thru or when friends do. Love them!!

Love them, will always stop when in town. Have only ever tried the beef and rutabaga pasty but its so good. Love that they have a drive up and you can order them frozen or cooked. read more

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This was my first pastie EVER as we were leaving Michigan. I ordered the Beef and Rutabaga and it tasted delicious! From the delicate, flaky, crust stuffed with flavorful beef and rutabaga, to a side of gravy (or ketchup). I submerged every bite in gravy! read more

Greetings. Colonel K's is a very small drive through or walk in pasties fast food restaurant. They have fun window paint on their windows and a very colorful inside with merchandise and drinks. When I walked in I was greeted by the cashier and was shown the menu. After ordering I was surprised to find that they have all their pasties prepared in a heated oven for immediate delivery. The whole process took about 5 minutes, not to mention the workers had other customers and drive through. The pasties remind me of Shepards pie and was more on the dry and slow cooked side. Overall a very good experience and I was impressed by their service and food quality. Thank you. read more

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Driving down to WI we turned around when we saw they were open this Sunday morning. It was a good call. Being from MD, we've been on a pasty tour. Hands down the best crust. We got the only type left that was hot - three meat breakfast - and had a no-holds barred fight for the last bite. Do yourself a favor and. Stop at Col K's!! read more

It's been a while since I had a pasty from here, but I'm still tempted to drive the 10 or so hours it takes to get a bunch of them-that's how delicious the pasties are. It's everything that I love in a restaurant-it's not a super fancy, formal place, but the food and people are the best. I 100% recommended them, and as soon as I am able to get myself back there, I will. read more

Some things are just right in the Universe and this is one of them. Easy in, easy out. Super friendly window service. Sublime pasties. Bought two but one of these delicious delicacies filled me up for most of the day. Thoroughly enjoyable. read more

Col K's Pasty Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Menominee, Michigan

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Cute little stop on our road trip to the U.P.! We got there a little bit before close so our options were limited but we were satisfied with what we chose! The drive-thru went quick and the servers were helpful to us unfamiliar Minnesotans (it's past-ee NOT pay-stee oops). The pasties are very filling and tasty and we also enjoyed the custard cookies. read more

Col K's Pasty Shop - Custard Cookie - Sandwiches Near Me - Menominee, Michigan

Drive through goodness... (pretty sure to can go in too) I don't get to Menominee to often, but when I do I always load up on a bunch of frozen pasties to lock up in my freezer until I get the need for some Cornish tradition. It's become a Upper Peninsula traditional food too. Pasty in like a pie folded over and stuffed with meat, potato and veggies. They also have some "exotic" flavors too, like ham and cheese, pizza and empanada. Warm them up, maybe add some gravy and you have a meal fit for a Yooper King! read more

Col K's Pasty Shop - Drive through Pasties! - Sandwiches Near Me - Menominee, Michigan

A local boy who works here got me a rutabaga pasty and a broccoli chicken cheese pasty which lasted two meals - he also got me two soups - a lentil and a garlic potato soup to try - the food here is a local specialty and quite filling ! It was nice to try - I think it's a unique place :) read more

We went here on a hunch. We weren't disappointed. Huge portions. Pasties have us discussing our vacation route to make sure we run by here. read more

Convenient location if you're driving to/from the UP. Drive-thru service was pleasant and quick. Be aware, however, that the drive-thru lane can only accommodate a handful of cars before it spills out into the street. Prices were reasonable. Pasties were hearty and tasty for the most part. The only disappointment was the ham & cheese. We agree with the previous reviewer that it tasted more like potato than ham & cheese. But that didn't prevent us from stopping here a second time to pick up a couple frozen pasties to take home. We give Col K's 4 1/2 stars but will round up to 5. read more

This has become an annual stop for us on our way south from the DeYoung zoo. Just a small roadside stop with drive thru service. I'm not much of a pasty fan but these are pretty good. I guess what's not to like about meat & potatoes wrapped inside a light flaky crust. Even my picky eater 11 year old insists we stop on our way through. read more

Col K's Pasty Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Menominee, Michigan

I picked up some frozen and a fresh pasty on my way through the youper a few weeks ago and they did not disappoint! The hot breakfast pasty was so full of flavor and the frozen rutabaga pasties made the whole family happy. The service was quick and the lady that took my order could not have been sweeter. I'll be back and I can't wait!! read more

Had the Ham and Cheese. It was very good. The crust was delicious. The only reason it wasn't 5 stars is there was maybe 75% potato and only 25% ham and cheese in the filling? Literally could not taste ham or cheese, only potato. I could see it had ham in it and it looked cheesy. Just couldn't taste either because of all the potato. read more

I'll admit, I'm biased, because I am a Florida child and going off of a family history of Col K's love. But hey, my family's traditions are worth following because I absolutely love this place. I don't have a huge frame of reference for pasties - I've done Col K's, some place in Escanaba whose name escapes me, some frozen types I've found in Green Bay grocery stores, and a few homemade attempts. Col K's wins every time. It could be nostalgia-tinted lenses I"m looking at it through - it's a tradition that when we visit Mom's hometown we get pasties here, usually a hot rutabaga and beef or cabbage and beef for right there and a bunch of frozen ones to go. But if they weren't good, I wouldn't keep going out of my way to get them and "smuggle" them back to Florida, would I? Yes, I make a point that a half dozen or so make it back with me to my freezer so when I'm homesick for my real home (though born and raised in Florida, I should've been a Wisconsin/UP girl) - I have a little taste waiting for me after 45 min in the oven. The crusts are wonderfully flaky and the crimped edges are delicious dipped in brown gravy (they can get a little tough after a few months in freezer status). The fillings are generous and seasoned lightly so you still taste the bittersweet cabbage or tangy rutabaga through the rich beefyness. The prices are more than reasonable, and I love that they have frozen custard too because that's another up north treat that I jump at the chance to grab when I see it. Definitely a highlight of my Menominee trips, right after a drive through Henes Park! read more

Visiting the area so thought we would give this place a try. Really great customer service and the pasties and custard were great.

Went here for the first time today after passing it for years. We had breakfast pasties (did not know there were such a thing) and they were delicious. Tasted very fresh and were nice and warm. The woman at the counter was very pleasant and welcoming which was another plus. Overall great experience and would recommend highly. read more

Who doesn't love an authentic pasty from the U.P. of Michigan? We stumbled on this place a few years ago, moved a way, came back and was delighted to find them still open and serving their amazing pasties! They offer traditional pasties, and their 'specialty' pasties. I tried the broccoli cheese pasty and I was not disappointed as usual. They offer bottled drinks and have their soup of the day as well. This is a small place and serve customers mostly out of the drive thru or pick up orders, but they do have a couple tables inside for inside dining. I love Col K's and will continue to drive up to Menomonie when a craving strikes! read more

8 of us enjoyed your hospitality and of course the pasty sooo good, especially your ice cream, love it, we have a great lunch, thanks !!!! read more

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If you like pasties, this is the place to go, unfortunately only the drive through is open but you can still get hot pasties to eat outside or take home or stock up on a full menu of frozen ones. In my humble opinion, the beef and rutabaga is both the classic pastie and their best flavor. They are big with a perfect homemade crust and plenty of filling, one could easily be dinner for two people. I can get pasties in Wisconsin but they don't compare to these Michigan classics. read more

I would go here for pasties weekly if I was local. When I saw this on yelp I knew I had to fit this into my travel schedule. Super friendly, affordable, and the pasties were top notch! Swing by and grab yourself one or ten! read more

I heard all about these when I landed in the Midwest and finally came a cross this awesome little shop on the way up north. The sweet lady at the window could not have been nicer and inspired a second trip the next day. I was told I have to try the traditional beef and rutabaga and it was perfect for an arctic morning in January. My wife opted for the ham and cheese and raved about it. If you've never tried one it is worth the drive up and this place hits all the right marks. read more

I had a pasty 30 years ago, and swore them off for life. Then my family brought some home, and raved about them. I decided to give it one small nibble. It was amazing. By far my favorite is the breakfast bacon one, but others are good too. If you go, be sure to read the story on the back of the little menu you can take home. It just makes it even more fun to have the back story. The staff is always very friendly and they seem glad you're there. If you haven't tried their pasty, you don't know what they can be! read more

Yoopers love a flakey, filling pasty (pronounced PASS-TEE and considered the "yooper food of da gods" - think Americanized empanada or a handheld chicken pot pie). Lucky for us, Col K's Pasty Shop is the place to stop when you're entering/leaving the UP. Don't fret if you're a vegetarian: there is an option for you too! read more

We had the hamburger and rutabaga pasty. Braided breading was amazing. Chocolate custard was awesome and I don't even like chocolate ice cream. read more

Awesome pasty, I recommend the beef pasty. My wife and I did a trip to Northern yooper country and col k pasties taste just like those original pasties in Lake superior. read more

buy a couple of hot ones and fill a cooler full with the frozen ones! The best flavors are the classic beef and rutabaga, the pizza, chicken broccoli. The drive-thru window is very convenient and the staff is always so wonderful read more

This is a must for anyone traveling through town. You can see the bigfoot on their building, buy pasties, chili etc right from your car. Breakfast pasties rule. Super nice people and top notch food. Highly recommend! read more

We drove up here for an authentic upper peninsula pasty. We weren't disappointed. The place is small. There is a counter and one table for dining. They seem to do more business at the drive up window or carry out. There are several varieties of pasties. I got the original beef and rutabaga. My wife got the breakfast pasty. The were ready immediately as they were pre-made and in a warming oven. Mine was very good, seasoned just right. I think the warming oven caused it to be a little dry. They do have gravy available, but I opted not to have any so I could savor the pasty its self. I had a bite of the breakfast pasty. It reminded me of a breakfast hot pocket. It was also very good. Both crusts were golden brown and crispy. They offer frozen custard also which we did not try. The day's flavor was pistachio. There is a small souvenir stand in the small diner which has an upper Michigan theme. My advice if you go, is order carry out or go through the drive up. If you don't you may wait for the table as there is only one. read more

I've never been to the actual establishment, but one of my mom's coworkers brings us pasties from here every so often. When we were first introduced to the pasties, we became hooked instantly. We always get the Rutabaga. Actually, it was our first time having Rutabaga as well. We usually eat them with melted American Cheese and add some special seasoning to it. No, it's not a version of an empanada. It's very different. They are huge, have a thin, flaky crust, and are filled to capacity. Very delicious and I highly recommend! read more

Col K's Pasty Shop - Rutabaga Pasty (Frozen) - Sandwiches Near Me - Menominee, Michigan

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The pasties are really good. They have good ratios of the different ingredients of the filling and a flaky crust. Some that I have tried elsewhere are dry and unappetizing. The people manning the counter seem grumpy though, like they were being bothered taking our order. read more

We decided to drive thru and try a "pasty" on our trip to Michigan. Keep in mind we have never tried a pasty. I ordered the empanada pasty and was completely impressed! It was delicious!!!!! We will be going back. It was also really nice to read about the history of the pasty. Who knew?! read more

This was my first pasty experience. Driving home from our Grand Island trip we happened upon this shop. We got a vegetarian and a rutabaga pasty. Pasties are comfort food complete with a nice flaky crusts. I also got a soft serve pistachio cone for the road. Great pit spot. read more