As of 2024, Albie’s no longer makes pasties (they apparently specialize in calzones).
I always knew about Albie’s Pasties. There’s a sign on I-75 that points to the factory in Gaylord, or at least I have an image of it in my head. I finally decided to pick up one of their pasties in a nearby grocery store and after scouring through a couple Krogers and a Meijer in metro Detroit, I found some at Hollywood Markets.
According to their website, Albie’s started as a carry-out pasty shop in metro Detroit in the late 80s, but soon grew and turned into a plant and distributor of all kinds of things that are made of flour. Based off the site, there are a few things of immediate concern. The pictures of pasties not in casings are all fake unless the 6 oz. pasties look vastly different. Along with that, this is another shop that claims to have ‘famous’ pasties and I’m positive that isn’t the case.
As for the pasty (heated in the oven), everything about it looks mass-made from the flimsy handle to the clump of meat and vegetables in the middle. The crust still has a good flavor and has some flake likely due to the lard.
The same can be said about the insides that have a nice flavor with a touch of parsley in the seasoning. It looks, unsurprisingly, straight out of a factory. The meat mixture includes beef suet, which may have something to do with the crust not sticking to the insides. After a couple bites, I could’ve easily removed the crust top and have a perfect oval of meat and vegetables by itself. In fact, it almost looks like a burger. The veggies are all diced and the ratio is good with a decent amount of rutabaga and they seem oddly separated from the meat, which is likely from the suet. Apparently, that’s the way to mass produce pasties.
This pasty at least tastes like a pasty and that’s always the first goal. The downfall is in the presentation with how it’s made. Also, at only 10 ounces, it’s one of the smaller pasties on the market, although it is only a few bucks and still filling. I believe these are only available in stores because the factory in Gaylord is only open for tours.
Taste: 4 (out of 5)
Crust: 3.5 (out of 5)
Pasty Presentation: 2 (out of 5)
The Shop: 3 (out of 3) I’m being nice.
Would I come back for Pasties?: 0 (out of 2)
Total Pasty Ranking: 12.5 (of 20 points)
Reviewed Spring 2018
They most definitely ain’t the greatest pastys of all time but a 62.5% rating??? Where you gana find a better pasty south of the UP or Mackinac city?
These are delicious and available for about ten bucks a 4 pack at a lot of grocery stores throughout the lower peninsula.
Probably give them about an 84%to be more realistic.
If you love or even like pastys these are definitely worth checking out!
I may have been harsh but I’ve definitely found better options south of the bridge (https://thepastyguy.com/pasty-rankings-lower-peninsula/). The ease of purchasing Albie’s is definitely a boost in the rating, but that’s assuming you don’t have anywhere else nearby.
Please tell me where I can find Albie’s pasties near Holland, Michigan!! Meijer used to carry them, as did Family Fare, but I cannot find them anywhere now! Thank you!
I’ll try my best. I’m not sure why they’ve stopped supplying places. Maybe only temporary.
where can i buy albies pasties near me rockford mi
I can’t be for certain, I’d contact Albie’s directly for that information. https://albies.com/contact/
What happened? These used to be great. Now, gristly, bland, like dog food stuffing. The outside pastry is great, but the inside? Never again at 5 bucks a pop.
But where will you get your grocery store pasties from?
We used to love the pasties. Where in Lansing can I purchase Albies Pasties. I can’t find them anywhere anymore. Can I buy them in bulk directly from you? Pat Carlisle morganp52@hotmail.com
I have no affiliation to Albie’s. You can contact them here: https://albies.com/contact/
I have searched for and asked Krogers, Meijers, Walmarts to order Albies beef pasties and nothing yet. I am sort of a picky eater and will only eat Albie beef pasties. Please someone let me know where I can find them within 50 or so mils from Brighton area. Or is there addiction help to break my addiction of them. I want my Albies.
Hi Jan, sorry to hear about your addiction. I found this one at a Hollywood Market in metro Detroit. You can try one of those just east of you, though I’d maybe call ahead to make sure they actually sell them. Good luck!
I just wanted to inform you and anyone else looking to purchase Albie’s Pasties that they do NOT manufacture them any longer. I repeat ALBIES PASTIES ARE NO MORE.
Wowwwww they only make calzones!? That’s weird
https://albies.com/product-categories/all-products/
Counting Jenny’s Cornish Pasties is hands down the absolute best pasty place. It’s located in downtown Traverse City, MI. She has been there for, I believe, close to 55 years. Not only are they made fresh in a variety of flavors but different days offer different pasties. You can always get the classic beef pasty, don’t forget the gravy. Cousin Jenny’s are done very similar as to how Aldis originally came, long before prepackaging. Aldis was absolutely delicious when they had physical locations in our great mitten. They were done correctly back then.
Link to Counsin Jenny’s below. Enjoy!
https://cousinjennyspasties.com/
Thank you, I have been to Cousin Jenny’s a few times.
https://thepastyguy.com/portfolio/cousin-jennys-cornish-pasties/