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- Hours:
Tue-Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
Sun 12 pm - 8 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
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- Caters:
- Yes
139 reviews for Pleasant House Bakery
Review Highlights
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"The steak and ale pie goes great with a beer." In 17 reviews -
"Mushroom and kale pie: PHENOMENAL pie crust (so flaky." In 18 reviews -
"These meat pies are true comfort food at their finest." In 15 reviews
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139 reviews in English
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Review from Ingrid H.
Chicago, IL
5/25/2012
While the secret is clearly out, I am more than a little concerned that there is not nearly enough buzz about their coriander chutney. It is liquid green magic in a little cup. No man, woman or child should be without.
So, go--enjoy (it's really good)--and don't forget--coriander chutney. -
Review from Rachel R.
Chicago, IL
5/11/2012
I found the Pleasant House because I went to Maria's next door to meet up with friends for drinks. I must say that I was happy to hear that their was some good pies and that they deliver to Maria's!
I walked in to order some food and not only meet the owner but she delivered my food to me next door! That is great service!! The place is small, but with a bar next door who can complain.
The steak and ale pie was great. I was a little surprise how small it was but it packed a lot of food inside. I'm looking forward to trying out all the pies soon. -
Review from Jeff G.
5/10/2012
everything was very tasty. we'd go back
the steak/cheese fries were excellent but needed more meat
was kind of hard to get a table wish there was a little more organization on that front -
Review from ChingWa C.
Chicago, IL
5/25/2012
I had a Chicken Balti Pie, it's so good! they baked it fresh for you, the crust is warm, flaky, and buttery. Most important part, it's not greasy!! They have a little patio in the back and it's nice to sit outside and eat. Although the place is kind of small, it's perfect for 2 people to go. A lot of neighbors go there, and it gets crowded. The staff was really nice also :)
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Review from Faye B.
5/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
OMG, this place was great. The location is the most unassuming storefront so much so that it can easily be overlooked. The bakery is not very spacious, but being so close to Illinois Institute of Technology's campus, Mies Van Der Rohe would say less is more right? This is oh so true, there is the back of the bakery, the counter with menu hanging up on a chalkboard right above, and a small eating area.I giggled when a new patron like myself inquired about a copy of the menu and he said everything we have isup here (pointing up at the chalkboard).
The menu is simple, they specialize in pies, a pasty, various takes on chips, and other daily English specialties. The small after work outing we had turned into a tasting of the different wares. I ordered a steak and ale pie with a scotch egg, there was an order of the chicken balti pie with a side of gravy chips, and the special that day-bangers and mash.
The pies are out of this world, they are so flaky and crusty. They were so flavorful. I would love to come back to try the mushroom and kale. The mash that came with the bangers had this awesome gravy and mushrooms and the carmelized onions were the best! A great treat for the Bridgeport 'hood.Listed in: 'My Fayves'
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Review from Allie J.
Chicago, IL
5/12/2012
Amazing.
Probably one of the better meals I've eaten at a restaurant in a long time. The special of the day at PH was a hanger steak with an onion quiche and greens. The steak at PHB puts Gibson's to utter shame. PH actually delivers on it's promise to provide GOOD FOOD. The mixed green salad was just unbelievably fresh and the house made vinaigrette was delicious. The greens are locally grown and very fresh. I had the mushroom and kale pot pie. It was absolutely heavenly- from the flakey crust to the mouth watering ooey gooey veggie filled center. Everything was delicious down to the homemade sodas. The service was stellar and they actually took time to tell us about how the food was grown and/or prepared. -
Review from Mindy S.
Updated - 4/24/2012
Top of their game, nothing else like it in Chicago.
Favorites that come to mind, their Sunday Carvery, Sunday Tea, Tuesday Burgers, Wed. Bangers and Mash. The sweets like the Oatey Chocolate cookie are insane.
Johnny T. nailed it, it should be Awesome House. -
Review from Janis W.
Chicago, IL
5/17/2012
If this was in my neighborhood I'd eat here all the time. There is a limited menu, but my chicken pot pie was really good and I enjoyed the hibiscus soda.
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Review from Ellen O.
Chicago, IL
4/16/2012
The food was great, but the service is what really stood out.
Celebrated my BF's birthday here with his family yesterday. Even though PH is a bakery, they let us bring in our own cake (a delicious key lime coconut cake my BF's mom made), and even made us a bowl of fresh whipped cream right on the spot to add to our dessert. What a great experience! -
Review from Dan C.
Indianapolis, IN
5/4/2012 1 photo
I'm not cavalier about rewarding 5-stars; I think I've only given out a couple others. But this place deserves 5-stars on every measure - food quality, taste and incredible hospitality. I was with a large group, so I got to try a little bit of everything, and each bite seemed to top the last. If I didn't live hours away, I would probably eat here several times a week. Now I'll just have to plan trips to Chicago around meals here!
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Review from Mark M.
Chicago, IL
5/15/2012
The food was very good- the steak and ale pie with curry fries was outstanding. The ginger ale that they make themselves is the best I've had anywhere. Friendly staff.
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Review from hamster p.
Chicago, IL
4/6/2012 1 photo
1. Pies were delicious , got to try all three and my fav was the steak and ale
2. I would skip the mash potatoes. Everything tasted home made, except the mash which was just too starchy and heavy and a little too processed.
3. Scotch egg was OK. I know the previous reviewers raved about it but its what you'd expect. A egg wrapped in salty sausage. And don't' underestimate it's size. 1 egg was enough for four of us to sample.
4. The deluxe chips were also very good.
5. seating is limited, very, so expect to do the whole vulture deal and hang around people's table while they eat, making them feel uncomfortable, till they leave and you can swoop in.
6. Wait time was 10 mins for the pies
7. Try the dessert! we had the banana pie and it was delicious!
Overall, great find! Come here for the pies for sure. Affordable ! def want to come back and try their fish and chips. looks legit. -
Review from Will V.
3/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
Pleasant House deserves the reviews they get on Yelp. It absolutely does not disappoint.
Situated conveniently close to Maria's next door (can't they just cut a hole through the wall though? Seriously!), Pleasant House serves an amazing burger. A few other places in Chicago are my normal go-to places for burgers, but PH blows them away. It was cooked to medium rare perfection, exactly as I ordered it. The only caveat about their burgers is, they don't have a long list of toppings you can add to a burger, just a few items. Otherwise, the burgers just come as they imagine them, and they do have quite a gastronomic imagination. The fries are also just as wonderful, chunky, crispy affairs that make you think of something homemade, rather than of something you ordered from a restaurant. I also tried the meat pie, Pauly style, and the Scotch egg. Both were equally as good as the burger, and I shall return for a full portion of the pie.
The help is quite friendly, and they will bring your order right over to Maria's when it's ready. How perfect is that? I'm in love! -
Review from Pascal M.
3/8/2012
Top o' the mornin' to ya! Crap, that's Irish not British. Then again, I pointed at classmates when my geography teacher asked me if I knew where Chad and Jordan were on the world map...
I kid, I kid, but Pleasant House Bakery does not. They put a lot of focus on keeping a simple menu full of items you're likely not to find at your average breakfast/brunch spot. It seemed apparent they will likely always have something different on their menu and in their glass case.
The exterior will add to the disconcerting feeling you may get when you walk in. That'll all erase when you talk to their friendly, humorous, and inviting staff. Most are quick to tell you what their known for, a little about the business, and what you should enjoy before leaving.
MAIN FOCUS, git you a stuffed pie! A friend had their mushroom and kale, I had their Steak and Ale. Their a husband & wife operation (with plenty of talented help) and the wife (sorry, didn't catch your name) is a pastry chef. So the pastry casing is excellent.
SECOND MAIN FOCUS, DO NOT!!!! I repeat, DO NOT leave without getting their scotch egg. The egg is medium boiled and has a fabulous velvety texture. The surrounding sausage is perfectly crispy and savory to compliment the expertly prepared egg.
Their citrus salad shouldn't be forgoten, clean and crisp endive with a suttle dressing, lots of black pepper, fennel, and what I wish was a few more pieces of grapefruit.
We also had a couple slices of dessert, cant remember what they were. One was an almond pie deal, the other a lemon meringue concoction. Again, they likely change this on the reg since one of the owners knows her stuff with a rolling pin.
Pleasant House Bakery is a "pleasant" surprise that serves up a twist on breakfast/brunch with a whole lotta personal attention to their product. You feel the love in this place and you can even wash yourself with their goods...becuase they sell soap, lip balms, and other homemade hygienics. -
Review from Samuel M.
3/10/2012
Remember when your elementary school teachers implored you not to judge a book by its cover, and how you likely rolled your eyes when she said it, even as a child? Well, the saying definitely applies to Pleasant House Bakery, and if you ignore it, you're making a huge mistake.
Came here with a buddy last night - we almost diverted to Chinatown because the place looked so... well, unassuming on the outside. After eating the delicious food, we're really glad we didn't. The place specializes in meat pies; we sampled a Chicken Balti and a Steak and Ale pie. The crusts are almost impossibly flaky, and the fillings are exquisite and flavorful. The chips and mash we sampled on the side were both delicious. You can eat very well here for around $10. Oh, and it's BYOB... what more could you want?
Pleasant House Bakery gets five stars because it's cheap, unique, and most importantly, delicious. I've been to many cleaner, trendier looking eating establishments that miss the boat where it counts the most. Don't be fooled by the modest exterior - this place is well worth a visit! -
Review from Alana T.
Chicago, IL
3/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've been wanting to try this spot for a while, and I finally did! I'm a fan!
Of course, because I am who I am, I wait until 7:00 on a Sunday evening to decide I want to go out for dinner and this is where I want to go. I DO NOT live in the area. By the time I put on clothes, and shoes and find my keys, it's 7:15. This place closes at 8 on Sundays!
I run down to my car, hop in, SPEED to I 290, swerving in and out of traffic. OH MY, the cops are right behind me, they turn on their lights, and I keep going, because this place closes at 8 and I'm trying to try some of these pies folks rave about. The cops are close on my tail, but I swerve in and out of traffic merging onto I 94. The fuzz can't keep up with my Chevy Cavalier. All of sudden, I lose em! So, now, I'm searching for the spot, if you blink, you will miss it!
I go in, I order the Chicken Balti, with this awesome chutney for the side. It was hot, and delish. The CRUST...THIS is what the place is all about. It's just amazingly delicious and flaky and just....give me a sec....UGH! Love that crust. This place is FRILL-LESS! Do not expect to go into a 5 star dining experience, you will not get that here. Just great food and very friendly service, and that's what I'm down for. I'll definitely be back to try the scotch egg and everything else I missed. -
Review from Ashley H.
Bridgeport, Chicago, IL
3/8/2012
This is my new favorite restaurant!!!
I originally went here about a month ago with a friend. We each got the same thing--the steak and ale pie, topped with mashed potatoes and gravy upon recommendation. I also got a glass of house-made ginger ale.
We sat down at a little table and listened to some BRUCE along with the cheerful banter of the kitchen staff. The decor is fresh and modern and they let you bring drinks over from Maria's next door (Maria's will let you bring Pleasant House food into their bar too).
My ginger ale was delicious and I look forward to trying some of the other house drinks. I have always gotten the steak and ale pie with mashed potatoes and gravy, but I hear the mushroom and kale pie is very good as well. I have also been eyeing their deserts.
A note about their meats:
For the past two years I have been living as a pescatarian and only recently have begun adding other meats to my diet, as long as they are ethically derived. So, I was so pleased when Pleasant House opened in my neighborhood, offering me guilt-free British traditional delicacies. -
Review from Deb H.
Chicago, IL
5/1/2012
The mushroom kale pie was great but you can skip the gravy chips. They were soggy and didn't have much flavor. I like that you can sit next door at Maria's and have the pies delivered if you're with a larger group. Great service and cheap!
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Review from Sandi P.
4/28/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I'm in love. This was without a doubt the best fish and chips I've had outside of England!!
We were early for a Sox game so decided to stop into Maria's for a couple of beers as we'd heard they had a great selection (which they did).
Was intrigued by the "bakery" sign next door so stopped in thinking they had donuts or something. Little did I know that I had stepped into Nirvana for a Brit!
Since fish and chips were the Friday special, I couldn't resist trying them. Hubby ordered the meat pastie. Our food was delivered to us in Maria's within 19 minutes as promised. Great beer and English grub ....doesn't get better than that. the food was delivered piping hot in brown boxes. The fish was deliciously crispy (a very firm, white fish, not cod but maybe halibut??) with amazing cubes of fried potato that were perfection doused with malt vinegar. Hubbies pastie was flaky and chock full of meat, carrots and potatoes.
I will definitely go back to try their Sunday carvery and special pie of the day -
Review from Alex H.
My outstanding experience with Pleasant House in some ways makes me nostalgic for the days before Yelp, where you'd wander into a place, be blown away by the experience, imbued with a sense of pride at discovering a hidden gem and bursting to share this insiders' knowledge with fellow foodies while hiding it from everyone else lest it become popular, crowded, and generally less exclusive. I'm somewhat ashamed to admit that despite having been in the bar next door and frequenting a restaurant just down the street, it took Yelp to get me in the door.
Enough of that. This place is an absolute gem! Every pie I've tried has been outstanding, with a perfect flaky crust and delicious piping hot fillings...steak & ale, chicken balti, and all of the specialty pies I've tried have each been mouthwatering. I'm running out of superlatives after only one sentence and I've yet to even mention the scotch egg, bangers and mash (Wednesdays), "premium" pasty, and the delicious sides (mash, chips, buttered peas, to name a few). Incredibly friendly employees too, a 'pleasant' surprise at what essentially is a counter-service dive.
My only minor complaint would be portion size--I need more like 1 and a half pies to be pleasantly full. Thankfully, there's a solution to that: bring a friend and order 3. Maybe 4, just to be safe. -
Review from Rachel A.
Chicago, IL
5/18/2012
My mom and I ate a Pleasant House pie at Dose Market at the Mother's day market. We ordered the mushroom and kale pie to share, and went outside to eat it. This pie was to.die.for. It was delicious, savory, flavorful and just all around full of goodness. Its a good thing the pie wasn't any bigger because we would have devoured it. Next on my list is to dine at the restaurant - I have the feeling the experience will be even better. I also appreciate that I can buy a pie from the Farmstand downtown near my work in case I can't get to Bridgeport. I also enjoyed talking to the owners at Dose Market and they are as nice as it gets - always nice to support local businesses!
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Review from Char Y.
Chicago, IL
2/15/2012 2 Check-ins Here
A great addition to the Bridgeport food scene. It's a pleasant little place that smells like heaven (if you are British or want to be). We ordered
tea - the lovely owner added sugar and milk for mine! So thoughtful!
steak and ale pie - YUM!!! the best flaky crust ever!
chicken balti pie - WOW! like pie with chicken curry!
hand pie - GENEROUS portion with lots of incredible filling!
chips with gravy - ok, chips were over fried
scottish egg - YUM while hot!
All the delicious Britishness that I ever wanted in one place!!! -
Review from Greg R.
Big fan! This is the kind of place you would not be surprised to see one day on No Reservations or one of the other food/travel shows.
This is in our 2x week lunch rotation. Owners/Staff are awesome and the food is great. This is NOT a date place unless your date gets it. This is a unique space putting out great food with a lot of spirit. If you are ever on the south side - it is worth a stop in. -
Review from Jean C.
2/6/2012
I'm sold on this place even though it's a bit of a hike from Portage Park. Pleasant House Bakery is one of those no-frills places that serves up some of the best damn food imaginable. Their chicken balti pie is stupid good, and the chutney that comes on the side will make your heart sing. The kale and mushroom pie is excellent and the scotch eggs are some of the best I've ever eaten. But for me, the best of what we ordered was the pasties. They're perfect hand pies filled with tender beef and veggies. These people know how to do pastry; they could teach bakeries a thing or two.
It's a tiny place that churns out excellent British-style grub with a minimum of fuss. The people working there are pleasant and helpful. But do not go there expecting anything fancy because you will be disappointed. This is not a romantic date, or celebration destination. It's a six-table cafe with a decidedly industrial feel run by a group of passionate young people. Go and enjoy the food; that's what really shines here. -
Review from Kathryn G.
Chicago, IL
5/16/2012
I think this may be the best value food in Chicago. Cheap and amazing. The Scotch Egg is crazy good. The Sunday Carvery offerings are always out of this world. I love this place. When combined with the deliciousness that is Maria's, it's pure gold.
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Review from Dunping Y.
Chicago, IL
2/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
This place is pretty awesome, the staff is very laid back and will even deliver your pies to Maria's next door. Among my friends and myself, we tried almost every single pie on the menu and they were all great. The cold pie (made from pate) was surprisingly better than what I expected. My favorite was probably the chicken pie, the green sauce was an excellent complement. My only complaint was that the crust in general was a little difficult to cut into, I would have imagined it to be a little flakier.
We came on Friday and had the chance to also try the fish and chips. I could tell the fish was fresh and the potatoes were perfectly seasoned. However, I wouldn't skip the pies to order it. -
Review from Debbie B.
Dayton, OH
3/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
Getting ready to leave Dayton this morning to drive to Chi-town to see my sister, she called me and said "you've got to get here in time to go to dinner at Pleasant House at 5:00 or we won't get in" So I literally just threw things in the suitcase because I hear her talk about this place all the time. Well, I am glad I made it on time.
The place is very unassuming from the outside. I probably never would have given it a second look. And its very small on the inside, but it works. First thing, go next door to Maria's (they have a very good selection) and get your own beer because the place is BYOB. Then head to the counter at Pleasant House and place your order. The menu is small and specialized. It's British food, but don't let that scare you off. There is such a thing as good English food, trust me, I lived there. And Pleasant House does a good job of it. They have pies and pasties and sometimes fish and chips. I tried a steak and ale pie with a side of chips and gravy. I will say the best thing about this pie was the flaky, perfect crust. It was seriously wonderful. The inside was hot and tasty. The chips were cut short and crispy which I really like. The side of gravy, aka: brown sauce, which I poured over the chips, was pretty good too. My sister got the mushroom and kale pie which I had a bite of, and it was delicious.
The service was friendly and the food came out quickly. The table tops were marble, kinda unexpected for a place like this. I don't know why I felt this was noteworthy, but it jumped out at me and I liked it.
I guess you will notice the name of the restaurant has the word "bakery" in it. Yes, they had sweet baked goods too. I guess I will have to try them on my next visit. If half stars were available, I would give this place 4 1/2 stars. -
Review from Mark T.
4/13/2012 1 photo
Amazingly delicious! The steak and ale pie was recommended and heartily enjoyed. Went next door and Pleasant House delivered it right over. I would never have known about this place if it weren't for my Pilsen connections. I can't wait to go back!
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Review from Carol K.
1/11/2012
Pleasant House? Is that your name? Well, I, for one, think you are being far too modest in your moniker for Amazing House would be more apropos!
First- don't think traditional bakery . . think of something more diner-esque. It wasn't until I got there that I thought this was going to be more of a bakery in the traditional sense . . . .but nothing is traditional here. And nothing is fancy so come as you are.
I really expected only baked goods, but each day there are daily specials ranging from burgers to fish and chips . . . . . may I go so far to say that it's like "English pub fare?". On the day I was there- it was a burger special, so who am I to say no?
The burger was delicious served on a nice roll with cheddar cheese (you can also get a number of other options like egg, bacon, etc)
But in my book- the real winners here are the little pot pies! I was introduced to these pies by the manager who actually was in Maria's bar next door on one fateful night when I was also there. I ordered the chicken balti and the mushroom and kale (each pie is around $7.95). The balti I ate immediately and this thing was like heaven in a pastry crust! I gave the mushroom kale to a friend who immediately reported back that it , too, was delicious!
And the biggest thing? The people at Pleasant House are just a delight to be with. The manager on that night actually went and got be two of those decadent little pies and brought them to me! Who does that? It was like a personal delivery. And on the day I ate in- the woman who brought me my food was just a delight.
So eat in, take out or have someone deliver you some food to Maria's next door! Just go. And leave all your pre conceived notions at home. For Pleasant House Bakery is nothing like you think it is. It's better!Listed in: New to Chicago
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Review from cassie r.
2/12/2012
Chicken balti pie, a dash of coriander chutney, salty chips and a Founders' Dirty Bastard rounded out a most delish brunch/lunch this afternoon. Heavy on carbs, high in fat, but strong on delectable-ness. A big THANKS to my friend Jenny B. for her most excellent reco to try this place - while uber tiny, and a bit of a haul for most Northsiders, it's a worthy Sunday stop. Tip - while they take credit, they don't like to. Smart to bring cash. The prices are low, so it's definitely not gonna break the bank.
Another tip - this spot is BYOB and Maria's is right next door (where you'll find craft beers galore)! Third tip, try the scotch egg. An egg, wrapped in meat, breaded and fried. And oh so good. -
Review from nikki c.
1/10/2012
i hate to ruin a review for Pleasant House Bakery with my words as I obviously had the worst Engrish teachers throughout my years in university and lower, but the sentiments must be expressed.
They rucking fule this beotch.
What they do to meat, flour, potatoes, salt and bacon is pretty simple and really mother effin evil.
they let them sing. they let them dance. they let them play as they go soul deep up your culo... satisfying every little crevice of hunger pain you could ever experience.
they are that good.
damn.
now I am moist just writing this.
you should be too just reading this.
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Review from Nicole H.
Updated - 4/8/2012
I'm in love with this place. I usually go with the same thing everytime I visit which is the chicken balti, a salad and ginger ale. Last week I decided to get the citrus salad, steak and ale pie, hibiscus soda and a slice of paradise cake. Lordy lordy lordy that ish was sooo good. I swear I could eat here everyday and never get bored with the offerings!!! The food is so fresh and how awesome is it that they have their own garden! it's so effen awesome that they grow their veggies. This is the type of food that you actually want to chew slowly so that you can savor every single morsel. And I loooove the staff! They are sooo nice. I just hope that this love affair never ever ends!
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Review from Michael B.
Chicago, IL
1/19/2012
The pies at Pleasant House Bakery were incredible, especially the steak and ale pie. We had four pies (Steak Pastie, Chicken, Steak and Ale and the special Root Veggie). The chips (fried wedge potatoes) were perfectly hot and crisp and just right with malt vinegar. We finished off with a dark chocolate custard (split four ways) which was thick, rich cocoa goodness.
Morgan, the owner's friendly, gregarious brother, greeted and cared for us throughout. Its cool that they grow their veggies in three South side urban plots.
We plan to return. Perhaps with some Ale in hand to sip as we take our time over the savory rich pie goodness. -
Review from Charlotte O.
Chicago, IL
1/5/2012
This is simply put.an awesome little hole in the wall. It doesn't really look like much from the outside, and inside it's not fancy either, just some small tables with a few chairs and white walls. A TV showing pictures of the place and their rooftop garden.
I think of Two Fat Ladies when I read the menu. (For those of you who don't know about Two Fat Ladies its a cooking show from the early 90's that took place in England. The were very English). Because it looks like the kind of food that they would have enjoyed eating. Also a lot of English usage of words like Chips=fries. Meat pies are also very English.
They are all about the food here. Everything is hand made and super fresh. I had the steak and ale pie and it was everything it promised to be. The pie crust was super flaky and tasted of butter. Inside was super tender meat in a rich dark gravy that had an awesome dark beer after taste. The gravy chips are the best cheese fries ever. They take their chips stick em in a bowl drown them in a rich beef gravy top it with white cheddar and grilled onions. The were almost a meal in itself with the salty, cheese, beefy, perfectly fried potato goodness.
They also make their own sodas. The ginger soda is not super sweet and very gingery and refreshing. A nice counter for all the rich meaty goodness experienced here.
This place is also walking distance away from me. It's an awesome addition to our little neck of the woods.
You should go here. Now.Listed in: Bridgeport yo!
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Review from Pattie K.
Cook, IL
1/18/2012
One thing I miss the most from visiting England is the pork pies. I read a review in the paper saying these folks had delicious pastry for their meat pies. I HAD to try them. The Trib were right. We had steak & ale pie, Chicken Balti pie, chips & gravy and a side of peas. No they were not mushy peas, but fresh, very tasty ones. The folks were very pleasant. Tthey grow many of their own herbs & use them for more then food items. I purchased a lovely soap bar scented with lemon verbena.
The dining area is small, sort of an industrial flavor due to the metal chairs. We kept our jackets on as the wind really whipped in when the door opened and Saturday night temps dropped to 15F.
I am looking forward to going back for their afternoon tea, Sunday carvery and in the warm weather being able to enjoy their outdoor patio.
Probably would have given them 5 stars except the temp in the bathroom seemed to be about 30 below 0 F. -
Review from Jenna H.
Chicago, IL
4/12/2012
Today was my first visit to Pleasant House. I live in Bridgeport and have been meaning to hop on over there to give this place a try. I didn't have a lot of time today so I stopped by and ordered the special - Chicken, Bacon and Leek pie - absolutely did not disappoint! The crust was flakey and the filling was so delicious. It tasted like quality, good authentic cooking. ALSO, I had the house ginger ale and it was AWESOME. I love ginger, but it was so refreshing. Can't wait to try the other menu items. So glad Pleasant House came to Bridgeport!
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Review from Kate S.
Chicago, IL
2/5/2012
Perfectly wonderful in every way. My omnivorous husband actually thought the kale and mushroom pie was better than the steak and ale pie, and I have to say, I also thought it was perfection. The minted peas were flavorful and fresh, as were the mashed potatoes.
We even got some extra pies to go, and they reheated to essentially as good as in the restaurant. Looking forward to trying Sunday high tea here! -
Review from Briana J.
Chicago, IL
1/30/2012
oh yeah, this place is good. The employees are super friendly and helped me place my order. I visited on a Friday and was able to enjoy the fish and chips and they were great. Not too greasy...and very tasty. They also had HP Brown sauce available. Perfect. I also tried some of the pies...steak and ale was amazing. Amazing. I would eat one a week if I could.
I also bought the cold citrus salad. It was just what I wanted. Fresh, crisp, delightful.
I did not try any of the desserts...this time. But I will be back for those.
Parking was pretty easy to find...I really recommend this place! -
Review from Rachel H.
Updated - 12/23/2011
Still 5 stars. Will always be 5 stars. Nothing can tear me away from Pleasant House. Since my original review, I've been back numerous times. I can always be bought with promises of Pleasant House. In addition to the pies, the burger night on Tuesdays is spot on. That beef is perfect, as are the wonderful buns.
Art and Chelsea are as sweet as can be, and were super responsive and really made my birthday party when I ordered some mini pies from them. If it weren't irresponsible to get Pleasant House tattooed somewhere on my person, I'd be doing that right now. Prison tattoos anyone?1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/16/2011
When I saw chefs cutting up butter for the pies and it looked like something out of a possible… Read more »
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Review from Unicorn Y.
New Orleans, LA
12/31/2011
So, so, so good. I wish I could go back right now.
Fish and chips - incredible crust and perfectly cooked fish with a meyer lemon tartar sauce.
Chicken, black eyed peas, and chorizo pie - Wow.
Then we had to order something else because the pies were so good.
Steak pasty with rutabagas - Killer! So delicious.
BYOB - grab something from Maria's and enjoy.
