Piroshky, Piroshky

Following the theme of my Pike's Market post on Sunday, I wanted to share the lovely little downtown pastry gem called Piroshky, Piroshky. This magical little Russian shop always smells amazing as you are walking down Pike Place. It's probably the tiniest shop in the market, with barely any space to squeeze up next to the counter and drool over your options. I don't know how they churn so many piroshkys out of that tiny kitchen space, but somehow they do!

Piroshky's are basically a miniature hand-held pie, similar to an English pasty. There are dozens of varieties sold here, both savory and sweet. The options range from spinach, egg & cheese to apple cinnamon to more traditional offerings like cream cheese vatrushkas. You can browse their menu online ahead of time, but when your turn comes at the counter, be ready to point at something and choose! The line can get quite long, especially in the busy summer months. 

 The shop is well-labeled, so you can't miss it.

 You can watch them hard at work...so many piroshkies!

 On my  most recent trip, I chose a sweet rhubarb piroshky