Cornish Pasty Co

Cornish Pasty Co is a Flagstaff institution built around one thing done a lot of ways: the Cornish pasty, that hand-folded meat-and-veg pie British miners once carried underground. The menu runs to more than 30 versions, from classics to vegan and vegetarian riffs, alongside other English pub staples. With a 4.5-star rating from over 1,700 reviews, it's clearly found an audience well beyond homesick expats.

What to expect

The building itself does a lot of the work — reviewers consistently call out the long, church-pew-style communal tables, dim pub lighting, a full bar, pool tables, and a back patio with a gas fire wall. It reads more like an English pub than a sit-down restaurant, and it leans toward groups rather than quiet two-tops. Regulars point to the Scotch egg as a strong starter and the Reuben pasty as a standout main, best given a few minutes to cool since they come out of the kitchen genuinely hot. A few reviewers note that with a menu this large, some pasty options can sell out by evening, especially after busy weekends.

Good to know

• Location: 26 S San Francisco St, downtown Flagstaff
• Price range: $$
• Hours: open daily from 11 AM, with late-night hours Thursday through Saturday
• Parking: street parking only in this walkable downtown stretch

It's a solid stop for lunch or a late dinner after a day at the canyon, especially if your group wants a lively room and a menu with actual variety.