Pleasant House Bakery

Very pleasant indeed. Mush and kale pie. Bring your own Maria as she just got younger with this neighbor. Parker Lewis can’t loose with a great view of the Morgan Boys across the street. Adam and Eve the Barny Rubble? Answer=Havin a laugh!

There’s a reason Great Britain isn’t known for its cuisine. Come here if want to be overcharged for small portions of it.

This place transported me. Their pies are better than most you will find in the UK (I lived there for eight years so have had my share of the real thing)
I went here with my husband and we ordered two pies and the chips with gravy with sides of their chutney. This meal satisfied my entire being! Culinary perfection in the form of neatly packed pies and sides, and they’ve got proper ginger beer to boot!
Homesick Brits have found their food Mecca in Pleasant House and should make regular pilgrimages. Anyone who wants to taste what real British food tastes like can save a few quid on flights and just pop over to this little gaff.

I was invited here with a few friends and I wasn’t really all that impressed. It was okay but nothing special. It has a very limited menu which I don’t mind because the main focus here is the royal pies. I think they have three types. I got the mushroom and kale pie. It was nice and hot but just a little heavy for my liking. The flavor was just okay for me. I also got the chips on the side which were pretty much dry crispy fries. For the drink I tried the hibiscus tea soda which I didn’t like and preferred my friends ginger soda drink. My friends got the Baltic pie, steak pie, and scotch egg. My friends thought it was just okay too. It seemed like my friends liked the Egg mostly. I didn’t try it though.
In terms of pricing it’s pretty affordable and it’s street parking. There’s not much seating inside just a few tables and seats. They also had some baked goods up front by the cashier stand area.

Maybe we shouldn’t have gone at 9:15pm on Friday, 45 min before closing. But even then, the staff greeted us with a smile. Ran out of fish and chips at the point though, so go early if you want it!
Friend and I tried 2 pies to share, hibiscus soda, deluxe gravy chips, and a scotch egg. Steak and ale pie, deee-​licious. So hearty, the crusty is beautifully flaky, and everything inside was cooked surprisingly well.
Chicken balti tasted a bit too much like Chinese herbal medicine for both of us, maybe bad memories of childhood, idk. But we drowned it in the chutney they recommended on the side, and it was fine. I probably wouldn’t get it again though.
Our scotch egg was perfectly runny inside, but the outside sausage was a bit bland… For $ 4.50 I’d probably skip this too.
Deluxe gravy chips were really yummy. Really good beef. Small portion, but gets sooo heavy fast. We weren’t even able to finish. Better to eat ASAP while still hot!
The last thing I grabbed was one of their last loaves of sourdough for the day. Very affordable at $ 6 per loaf for «artisanal» bread, and pretty good! Wouldn’t drive 30min out of the way to get it, but if you’re in the area and eat bread regularly, this is really nice in the morning with some nice buttah…
I feel like the pies for the size are a bit expensive, but with a side of chips we were pretty stuffed. It’s very heavy and hearty food, and plenty to fill me up.

If it’s –5 degrees out, Pleasant House Bakery has the perfect pies to warm you up. Let’s be real even if it’s 85 degrees out, Pleasant House has bomb@$$ pies. Located right next to the infamous bottle shop & beer bar Maria’s, Pleasant House is a tiny spot with some tables if you want to dine in but they’re happy to let you take food to go. Or deliver your food while you’re throwing ‘em back next door. If you prefer eating there but are hankering for a brew, good news ~ they are BYOB! It’s a really chill & laid back environment so I can see the appeal of dining in.
On my latest visit, I had their Mushroom & Kale royal pie for $ 7.95. The crust was flaky yet smooth, I’m sure slathered in butter to give it the delectable taste in every bite. My pie was filled with mushrooms, kale, scallions, herbs, parmesan and white wine. These aren’t the huge full size dessert pies you are familiar with but rather are more like personal sized pies — perfect for a meal for one. It was just the right size for my dinner and I gobbled up every bit I could because it was so darn heavenly.
My only regret — not trying their scotch egg. I didn’t think it would travel well home with me… but I’m really wishing I just gave it a go anyways. I do believe I may need to Postmates some of their cuisine in the very near future.

I’d give the food a 4+ and the service a 2. The kale and mushroom pie blew me away (seriously, it doesn’t sound good, does it?). My British friend said things tasted just as they should. We ate and ate and ate. And apparently, bothered the employees, as the cashier finally said to me, «You’re asking too many questions.» Gah! Jerk! This only endeared this place more to my friend, who declared the service «Perfectly English!»

Small and quaint. Pies are great.
Steak and ale pie hits the spot on a cold snowy day. Can’t wait to try their daily specials.

Best meat pies in town! I dined in and also took a frozen pie to go. Dining area is small so not the best for large groups.
The pie I took to go came with instructions on how to heat it. It was just as good as the pie I had dining in. I’ll definitely be coming back!

About a 3.5: While in the neighborhood, I was able to stop by the Pleasant House Bakery. This little family-​owned bakery and café is located in the Bridgeport neighborhood, offering a British-​inspired menu of breads, Royal Pies (award-​winning), pastys, desserts, and even daily specials. I tried the Chicken Balti Pie (a delicious, flaky buttery pastry mini ‘pie’ filled with all-​natural chicken, fresh-​ground curry spices, tomato, and Nigella seeds — this had kind of a tomato-​based Italian taste to it, and it was just okay; I did love the crust, though!); a Steak and Ale Pie (filled with all-​natural beef, ale, carrots, and herbs); an order of the Deluxe Gravy Chips (perfectly-​fried, bite-​sized steak fries with chunks of skirt steak (tasted like pot roast!), gravy, and aged Cheddar cheese — these were quite addicting, and I could have actually done without the skirt steak; the chips were seasoned perfectly and were oh-​so-​addicting!); a Scotch Egg (I was actually pretty excited about this, but was the most disappointed with at the end — this was a perfectly boiled egg (yummy yolk!), covered with ground sausage and then coated with bread crumbs to be deep-​fried; I did enjoy the crispy exterior, the sausage was just not flavorful and had an off taste to it — I was just not a fan); a mini chocolate stout cake (dark chocolate-​like, but it heavily tasted like alcohol to me); and, a crispy laced oat cookie that was just so delicious (thin and crispy). I’d love to try out their other pies, their daily specials, as well as their homemade sodas the next time. Service was pretty efficient and friendly, and all the items ordered are heated up for you. There’s some limited seating inside where you can enjoy your treats or take it to go. There’s some free residential parking around the area, so do not fret!
+great buttery crust!
+Deluxe Gravy Chips
+laced oat cookies

Cute little bakery located near Comiskey Park. Ordered the Chicken Balti and Steak & Ale royal pies. The crust on the pies are buttery and flaky goodness, and the fillings are tasty as well! Wasn’t a big fan of the Scotch egg, I thought the sausage could have used a bit more flavor, but the bite of the breadcrumb crust was delightful, and the egg was cooked to medium perfection. We also got an order of the deluxe gravy chips which came fully loaded with beef tips and cheese — wow, these were amazing! I think the meat was a bit over the top, but we were pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed the chips. I got a chocolate stout cake (I thought it was good, but my sister definitely tasted the alcohol), and an oatmeal lace cookie which was very crunchy and delicious. All in all, a very solid spot, and sure to be popular for the cold winter months ahead!

This is the place we take people who are visiting Bridgeport — it’s just the best. Their menu is fairly simple, but it’s surprisingly good. The pies are amazing. My favorite is the chicken with the chutney sauce. And even though I know that I’m going to be full and not be able to finish everything, I always get a side of chips with it. In true British style, they offer vinegar for the chips as well. Andrew’s favorite is the mushroom and kale, which I can’t attest to because I don’t like mushrooms, but he generally has very good taste.
I’ve also had the steak and ale pie, which is very good if what you want is meat and potatoes. I wouldn’t call it bland, but it’s quite simple. Usually, I’m in the mood for a little bit of spice, which is why the chicken pie is perfect.
One day, I’ll try their fish and chips, which is apparently very good too, but I feel like I’m doing it wrong if I don’t get one of their pies.
As for the atmosphere, it’s perfect. It’s BYOB with a liquor store right next door, so it’s a perfect place to grab a beer and hang out with friends for a bit. The inside is a bit small, but they have an outdoor seating area which is perfect for large groups on a day with mild weather.

Buttery, flaky, and delicious. Pleasant house bakery is everything. Before you go for a pot pie, I want you to erase from your memory the slimy chicken and vegetables of frozen pot pies in your past. Pleasant house gets it just right with an assortment of well seasoned ingredients, a delicious sauce, and a crispy flaky crust. As an added bonus, get the «chips» which are jumbo crispy home fries, also well seasoned. The combo will set you back about $ 9. They also have delicious looking croissants, and sweet rolls which I plan to try someday soon. They also have iced teas which sounded delicious.
If you plan to dine in, don’t come with a large group; sealing is very limited. The service is fast, so before you know it you’ll have some oven fresh deliciousness in front of you.

A nice, unassuming restaurant in Bridgeport. The ambience is an afterthought, you come here for the food. The star of the show is the pies, which run about eight bucks a pop. I’ve had the steak and ale pie, the chicken balti pie and the mushroom and kale pie. All were good, bit my favorite is probably the chicken balti. The mushroom and kale was surprisingly good (not too green tasting) too, while the steak pie has been slightly disappointing when I’ve had it.
The chips (fries) are good too, One version comes smothered with cheese and steak and it’s quite filling, so plan on sharing. Peas are also tasty.
It’s BYO and you can always get libations from Maria’s next door or have them bring your food to Maria’s.

Some places are just hype and Pleasant House is one of them. I walked in for a quick bite after work/​school with kids in tow… asked for coffee along with my meal and was told they dont serve coffee in the evening however I can walk across to Bridgeport Coffee and get one if I wanted. SERIOUSLY? ?? its ok to say they dont serve but to expect me to go across and grab one isnt a good idea especially since i had kids with me. Anyways the food, I couldn’t attempt to take more than 3 bites of the chicken pie, nibbled a bit on the crust which had a butter taste (only plus). The kids shared the chicken burger, which seemed ok and a ginger ale which was freshly made. Me staying away from this place.

Honest review: saw this on check please not trusting that show anymore lol the room is really tiny its a byob so bring ur own stuff they do make 2 in house sodas the ginger one was good. Its actually expensive i ordered like 5 things n the bill was 40 dollars. This is a hipster spot for sure only playing techno music i am really gonna avoid hipster places from now on the only things i liked were the chicken balti and the almond cake everything else is not worth it this is the second pie place i been to n it will be my last i am done with pie places it wasnt good n the whole maria thing with this restaurant is confusing no explanation or nothing
Chicken balti: omg this was so good!!! It has curry in it the flavors were out of this world so rich n different the chicken was cooked to perfect the pie dough was so flaky i was just eating the left over pieces the green sauce makes this even better adds a garlicky spicy tone that really enhances the flavor of this pie was the best pie we had
Steak ale pie: it was good not great there was more carrots then steak in it jus it had no wow factor i wouldnt go out of my way to eat this wasnt my favorite
Deluxe gravy chips: it needed salt n i didnt really like the gravy wasnt as delicous as it was made out to seem on check please theres alot of meat n cheese n fries it just needed salt n they could have made the gravy taste better
Chocolate cake: i hate when theres a chocolate dessert n they dont say its dark chocolate its so bitter yuck :(plz say that it is dark chocolate so ik not to order it. Besides being bitter it was extremely dry like if i threw it at a window it would shatter it. also if ur gonna put frosting put alot not just a thin layer
Almond cake: omg this was really good i hate really acidic things but since the almond cake was really sweet the lemony frosting really cuts through the sweetness n the actual cake wasnt as dry but it was still dry though they need to add something to make their cakes moist

It’s all about those amazing savory pies at this tiny gem. My husband and I drove out here on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch and completely understand why this place gets such awesome reviews.
We ordered a steak and ale pie, chicken balti pie with coriander chutney (of course!), mash, gravy, and peas. And don’t let me forget the delicious ginger soda. It’s a small space but it was easy to find a spot to sit and eat.
The pies arrived steaming hot. I cut into mine with a knife, my husband went right into the top with his fork. There was plenty of flavorful filling in each. The crust was the most impressive. It was buttery and stayed crunchy. When we scraped the last little bit off our plates, we were full. We’ll have to go back for more pies and a scotch egg next time!

Amazing, amazing meat pies. Definitely the best in America, and possibly the best in the world — though I haven’t yet done extensive research in the UK. BRB on that.
My boyfriend and I shared buttered peas and a Scotch egg — the yolk of which was a little runny (how do they DO that?!) and magical. We each got a steak and ale pie. Word to the wise: they look small, but you could have rolled me out of there after I ate one.
The pies are, needless to say, delicious. The crust is buttery and flaky and cooked to where you’d almost think it was overdone but the crispy-​ness is perfect. Only thing that wasn’t stellar was that I think the AC was out (in August) and I think they had the back doors open because of it — aka there were more than enough flies tryin’ to help themselves to my meal. But they’re still worth 5 stars to me!

I came here around 11am on a weekday after dropping my car off to get my oil changed.
Don’t be fooled by the not so nice exterior of this restaurant! Inside is booming metal music, and a blunt interior, with dark grey walls, and steel chairs. They have a large selection of sauces to choose from as well, mustard, horseradish, ketchup, cholula, etc.
The guy taking our order was friendly, and courteous! It was pretty slow when we walked in, and there was only 2 other people in the restaurant but they left before we even got our food.
We ordered a scottish egg, mushroom & kale pie, and the steak & ale pie. Scottish egg $ 4.50, and the pies were $ 8 each.
The food came out in about 15 minutes, the scottish egg was perfect! The yolk was melty and the meat was tender and so flavorful as well. My mushroom kale pie was really a gem, when I pierced the pie the saucy deliciousness just spilled out. The pie was soo creamy, and the crust was also perfectly flakey and buttery. The steak & ale pie had delicious chunks of steak and a great tomato-​ey flavor.
I will definitely come here again, and won’t forget to get the mashed potatoes & gravy next time!

I keep raving about this place
It’s just so darn good
Where else can you get a royal pie
In your local Bridgeport ‘hood?
I been here quite often now
To this gem on the south side
Their flaky, buttery pastry
Is always fresh on my mind
Their pies are quite excellent
And I’ve tried the «Steak and Ale»
But my personal favorite (meat-​free)
is the «Mushroom and Kale»
The M&K is made with
Mushrooms, kale, and white wine
Scallions, herbs and Parmesan
Enveloped by a golden crust divine
And next I will move on to
the amazing «Chicken Balti»
specifically recommended
to be paired with Coriander Chutney
Now that chutney (.50) let me pause…
was savored in no hurry
It had chilis and a spicy kick
To accentuate the chicken curry
(If they sold that by the bottle
By the gallon or by the tub
I would buy enough to carry me through
Ten winters of chutney love)
Anyways. To drink, they have two options
that are too good to be true:
1) A spicy ginger ale
2) Hibiscus Tea soda, house-​brewed
So house-​made soda doesn’t cut it?
That’s cool-​BYOB, no biggie.
You can bring over a bottle from next door,
At Maria’s Packaged ‘Goodies.’**
**[or vice versa, they can serve your pie at Maria’s]
Looks can be deceiving
Because although the pies look petite
There is power in their flavor
The pastry: filling ratio is hefty
They’ve also got your sriracha
Perfect if you love spicy, like me.
Seriously, what’s not to love?
Thanks Pleasant House Bakery.