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Bessies Pastie Shop Over 50 years experience! Chunks of tender steak or chicken and fresh vegetables in a delicious pie crust. Deli subs, pizza, smoked fish and ice cream. Eat in or take out. New item: Beef Jerky! (will ship). All ingredients are fresh! Pasties, coleslaw and gravy are made fresh daily. Pizza and subs are made to order. Having the same location for 50 years, the business was started by both Bessie and Pee Wee Phelps in 1958. Pee Wee was a retired cook on the old state ferryboats that crossed the Straits prior to the construction of the Mackinac Bridge. Bessie was enterprising and sold hot dogs to occupants of automobiles lined up to get on the ferries. Now their son, Pat and his wife Karen have run the business for the past 27 years! The business has grown tremendously from its’ humble beginnings, thanks to customers like YOU who do all of our advertising for us! Thank you for your patronage. What sets us apart from all the rest? OUR CRUST – Made from 100% vegetable shortening, not lard, and Gold Medal Flour, our recipe has been handed down through the years and has been given the title of Best in the U.P. by our satisfied customers. OUR FILLING – Made with diced California Long-white or New Crop Michigan potatoes, shredded carrots, Vadalia or Texas Sweet onion and our own special blend of seasonings. The finest cuts of tender steak are both cubed and ground and add that special flavor that we have built our reputation on.
