I want to give the Cornish Pasty Company another star, but I can't quite do it...\n\nThe pasties I order are REALLY good... They have a fine beer selection (including Mickey's Big-Mouths) and a few cocktail options... Most of the sides and desserts are pretty solid.\n\nI tend to stick with and very much enjoy the more traditional pasties like The Oggie, and the Cottage Pie (OK, OK... I love the Royale with Cheese, too). However, some of the \"premium\" pasties like the Pesto Chicken and the Salmon pasty are a bit funky to me. \n\nEven that, I can write off to personal preference.\n\nWhat really keeps the CPC from getting another star or two is the restaurant itself. \n\nIt's a long, narrow space, 75% of which is divided by a bar. Seating is along the wall or at the bar, with a few larger tables in the back. \n\nOn the other side of the bar from the customers is where ALL of the restaurant operations take place; cooking, cleaning, prep, and bar. If one is sitting at the bar, this intersection of consumption with infrastructure is often a bit too much like watching sausage being made. \n\nI don't really expect a fine dining experience at a place like the Cornish Pasty, but I really don't need to hear the dishes crashing into the sink and i don't need to see all the potential for cross-contamination (food preparation right next to the dirty dishes and raw meat right next to the beer glasses). \n\nMy worst experience was arriving late and sitting at the bar while they were cleaning the \"kitchen\" area and still serving food. It was really noisy, the refrigerator light kept blinding me, and the smell of cleaning chemicals was so strong that it made it impossible for me to even think about enjoying the pasty. I walked out after about 4 bites...\n\nI've wanted to go back several times, because I do enjoy the food and beer options, and finally went back last Friday. The food was as good as it's ever been but the environment will still make me think 2 or 3 times before heading back.\n\nMaybe I'll just have to take advantage of their take-out and stop at Tops liquor on my way home for the Hoegaarden...