Motor City Pasty Company

15 ft

american

comfort food

indoors

Motor City Pasty Company food truck brings a true Michigan classic to Detroit’s streets, serving handcrafted pasties inspired by the Upper Peninsula’s long-standing food tradition. Each pasty is made with a flaky, golden crust and filled with hearty, scratch-made ingredients ranging from traditional beef and root vegetables to creative seasonal combinations. Known for its comfort, consistency, and nostalgia, the truck has become a local favorite for festivals, corporate lunches, community events, and anyone looking for a warm, satisfying meal that reflects Detroit pride.

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meet jason

Jason, the owner of Motor City Pasty Company, is passionate about preserving Michigan heritage while reintroducing the iconic pasty to a new generation. With a hands-on approach to everything from dough preparation to flavor development, he ensures each pasty is made with care and authenticity. Jason’s dedication to quality, customer experience, and celebrating local tradition has helped the truck build a strong following throughout Detroit. His commitment to doing things the right way—never cutting corners—defines Motor City Pasty Company’s reputation for honest, hearty food.

The 906
One pasty to rule them all! The 906 area code represents the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and was the inspiration The 906 Pasty -a traditional recipe with broad appeal, featuring ground beef, potatoes, carrots and onions.
Miner's Delight
A Yooper classic, direct from the Copper Country, the Miner's Delight features the rutabaga - the odd little vegetable that most associate with the pasty. Our recipe is made from ground beef, rutabaga, potatoes, and onions.
City Chicken
Our poultry fusion pasty features a ground blend of white and dark meat chicken, potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery.

Empanada Grande
South of the (Mackinac) bridge meets south of the border! Our Mexican-inspired recipe features taco seasoned ground beef, refried beans, potatoes, onions, garlic, and red peppers. Ole!
Guido
Our Italian take on the pasty is our nod to the influence of the southern Italians, primarily from Calabria but also from Naples and Sicily, that immigrated to the Upper Peninsula looking for work in the mining and logging industries. The Guido features ground Italian pork sausage, red peppers, potatoes, onions, and fennel seeds.
M. C. Veggie
A flavor for our herbivore friends, featuring potatoes, onions, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and cheese.

meet jason

The 906

Miner's Delight

City Chicken

Empanada Grande

Guido

M. C. Veggie

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