This isn't fast food. This is quality and care enveloped in crispy and delicious crusts. My family has been going here for years and love the variety of flavors, freshness and the friendliness of the owners. I usually get a traditional pasty, which is potatoes, beef (local and grass fed) and onions, but another one of my favorites is the breakfast pasty, which has eggs and bacon added to it. You can't go wrong with any one of these pasties. There's even a map inside the shop with pins stuck to countries people who visited the shop were from. Some people traveled around the globe to get a pasty from Joes! If you live closer and haven't visited, you really have no excuse. read more

My family and I have been customers of Joe's for over 15 years now and that itself should shed some light into how wonderful this business is. A favorite of mine is the Breakfast Pasty, whether it's fresh from the shop or a frozen take home baked in the oven. Jess & Larry are the owners and they truly put their all into ensuring every pasty is of excellent quality and source all ingredients from local farms & vendors. They also offer online ordering and pick up available outside of normal store hours with a pin protected locked freezer. Again, I can't say enough good things about Joe's and I hope everyone reading this is able to check the place out for themselves! read more

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Figured Joe's needed an updated review because they had a fire within the last two years and now only sell frozen pasties. I feel like people visiting should know that. On the positive, the pasties are pretty good. They don't have the typical crimped crust, but they use lard and that makes up for everything. It's somewhat difficult to get them if you can't come in the middle of day because of hours (11am-3pm) and while you can order pickup any time of the day, you need to order at least six to do so. Joe's has a lot of variety and has one of the better pasties in the state, so I'd definitely try and find a way to get one. read more

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This place is SO yummy! If you are in the area it's a must try! I got a few items to try and they were a great treat throughout the week!!

Can't say enough good things about their pasties. Crust tender and flaky.other ingredients fresh and flavorful. They use local growers. They could have longer hours but that's just me as we live 2 1/2 hrs away. read more

Picked up some pasties for a gift which were well received. Was told they are delicious and among the best they've ever had. Be sure to check out the hours. In fact I would suggest calling before you go. read more

They're not shy about using excellent quality ingredients. You might pay a buck more than one from the store but it's worth it. I eat plain and breakfast pasties but have tried a few others and they're all great. They even offer after hours pickup. read more

Flying in to Rhinelander, we stopped here by chance. We picked up 3 different kinds of pasties (Cornish, Italian chicken & German Roulendan) and each one was superb! We can't believe we've never tried it before. We'll be making special trips back just to get us more pasties from Joe! We're looking forward to trying all the other ones! read more

Pretty much every culture has their version of a meal in a pastry shell, and Joe's Pasty Shop in Rhinelander does it as well as anyone. After many times driving by the store we finally stopped and tried the Farmer's Market (tons of veggies and a whole wheat crust) and Cornish (beef, onion, potatoes, and rutabaga) pasties. These things are darn big and stuffed with great ingredients and flavors - much larger than your typical empanada while the dough is thinner and more delicate but somehow stays intact with all the stuffing inside. You can get them frozen but there always appear to be 3 or 4 that are "fresh" and are hot & ready to go so you can eat them onsite or easily take them home and they'll still be plenty hot inside an aluminum foil wrap. Joe's Pasty Shop will be a new staple for lunch when in Rhinelander for shopping or even just passing through. Unlike many Northwoods restaurants they don't just take something frozen out of a Sysco container and heat it up. These pasties are homemade by a serious staff using great local and often organic inredients including local grass-fed beef. Outstanding. P.S. My only complaint is that they're closed the week of Labor Day so now that I'm addicted I have to wait until next year for another one... read more

This is the definition of "Comfort Food". There is nothing better than a few of Joe's Pastys in a o l fall day followed by a nice nap in the hammock. Be warned.... these will sit in your stomach like a rock (in a good way) and keep you warm all afternoon. They will also put you in a food coma.... eat, then nap.... don't operate heavy equipment. So good. So comforting. You would be a fool to pass this place by. Very limited seating.... but you are best off eating at home close to your favorite recliner anyways. Look..... Rhinelander lacks good food, especially fast food. Bypass McDonalds and all the chain burger places.... Go get some Joe's. read more

Delicious homemade pasties!! Especially enjoyed the pesto and the chicken cordon bleu!

If you've never tried a pasty then you should and you should try one here. Honestly, if you can't find one you like then there's something wrong with you. ;-) Buy them cooked and ready to eat. Eat them there or take them home. Or buy them frozen and bake them yourself. Light crusts packed with deliciousness! Five stars all the way! read more

If you've never had a pasty, you are missing out. They are REALLY good. I was a pasty virgin until we stopped here last year. We had the breakfast pasty, which was AMAZING! I usually don't like my breakfast foods all mixed up, but this was great! So you can eat there, or take it to go, or even buy them frozen to take home and bake. So after our fantastic breakfast we took a few different types of pastys home (they have so many different flavors, but the original is the best). They tasted just as good baked in my oven. Sadly, I am on a very strict food diet now, and haven't been able to return. But when I have a splurge day I will definitely be going back to Joe's Pasty Shop. read more

This place was so delicious! I just wish that all of the options were available all the time. Can't go wrong with any pasty though!

We were tipped off to this place by the nice woman in the organic food store. We certainly weren't looking for a pasty. I just wanted a good cup of coffee. She suggested the pasty shop which seemed weird but she said they had a great cup of coffee. She said the pasties were excellent so we couldn't pass up the opportunity. We had a chicken pasty and a more traditional pasty with beef and rutabaga. They were both flaky with a very tasty filling that was not over salted. The texture was fabulous and the the flavor was enhanced by dipping in Siracha sauce. A very nice porch to sit in with some good magazines. A great surprise. The coffee met my standards and was truly delicious. YUM! read more

The traditional was amazing!! Service was excellent. Ambiance was very enjoyable. Definitely would recommend to try this place out if you're in Rhinelander. read more

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Such a great place and super owners! They use all natural and organic whenever possible. I just like it because its so good, though! My personal fave is the Greek pastie which is made fresh on Friday. read more

They're huge, filling, and the pastry crust is perfectly done. An outstanding little place for lunch or dinner in Rhinelander!

Traveling through town on business. Decided to stop in. Great food at very good prices. Highly recommended.

A must have if in town, and a must have sent 2 u if u know anyone in town! These things are delicious and so many kinds to try:) my fav is the bacon cheeseburger, but there are so many good ones its hard 2 pick. There are a few tables to eat there but I always take them to go along with a few frozen ones for later:) read more

Wow. I don't often eat pasties since they're usually dry & lacking flavor. Decided to try Joe's based on the other reviews & so glad I did - I've obviously been going to the wrong places! Wisconsin Maple Pork pasty was amazing. Crisp yet soft crust (!), tons of flavor and packed with delicious pork, apples, potato and seasoning. The maple drizzle gave it just the right sweetness. Service at the counter was friendly and quick. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

Mmmm. These are the best pasties in the Midwest! The crust is ridiculously soft, yet crispy. Apparently, they render the lard used in the crust themselves. The beef is grass-fed. This is old world comfort food for the foodie. read more

An absolute must when you are in the area. I'm usually getting myself a pasty at least a couple times a week.... And you can buy them frozen to take with you, and cook them at home. read more

After all of the great reviews I was a bit disappointed. Between their web site and Google maps sending me in circles trying to find the place and the snippy attitude of the girl that answered the phone, my visit didn't start off great. Their address is on Randall about a block away and on the other side of the block from where the building is actually located. I am not from the area and would of appreciated slower and more clear directions. If someone is calling for directions, how hard is it to say "are you familiar with so and so street or where are you now." Instead she just rattled of go down this street and we're across the street from xyz which meant nothing to me. We finally arrived and since we had never been to Pasty's before we had lots of questions. The girl behind the counter (who I assume is Jessica, the owner) gave us some information about the menu and took our order. She mentioned that there was ketchup behind us and most people like ketchup on their Pasty. We were starving so sat down to eat and a bit later our friend arrived who had eaten at Pasty's before. He asked why we didn't have the gravy. Gravy? We didn't know anything about gravy we were only told about ketchup. Anyway....my suggestion would be for the person at the counter to take more time and explain the menu and most definitely suggest the gravy and not ketchup. Put a little more patience and care into new customers and leave the snippy attitude behind the counter. Just my opinion, from someone who has been in Customer Service all my life. I know a snippy, impatient attitude when I hear it. Visited August 2015 read more

Since my husband is from the U.P., we always eat pasties when we're up for a visit. Since we stopped here by chance, this is our new favorite pasties! Farm to table ingredients and soooo delicious! read more

This is the best place to eat in town! It is worth driving five hours just for a pasty. I have never eaten a pasty until this trip to Rhinelander and I will never come to Rhinelander again without stopping here. I had the traditional, Cornish and Reuben pasties and all were great. The food is locally and organically/pasture-raised sourced and the owners' pride shines through with every interaction. Skip the fast food joints and some real food! read more

what a great find in Rhinelander on our way home. such delicious and creative food, and a welcome respite from usual North Woods fare. Next time I will get some of the frozen ones to take home. read more

Great food, Great people, one of my favorite places to enjoy a delicious pasty!