One Year Later...
Still baking, still dreaming.
Just over a year ago, on June 10, 2025, we began the “Sister Pie Summer Interlude,” halting our regular hours of operation, shrinking our team from twelve to two, and embarking on an adventure with an unknown timeline. The reasons for doing so were layered and intersecting, and also — it was entirely necessary; our finances weren’t healthy enough to sustain our payroll and benefits. So, together Lana and I started plugging away at a business re-haul and revitalization. We had some semblance of a plan, but we’ve also sat with the discomfort of not having one, of not knowing what was next.
We went into this period with lots of questions. Many have been answered, and some still remain. With intention, we’re moving slowly and deliberately to make sure that future Sister Pie employees can count on good wages and benefits and opportunities to grow. You’ve no doubt seen other treasured small food businesses close their doors, or vulnerably share their challenges. We’re not alone. This industry wasn’t built for everyone within it to thrive, and we’ll do our best to keep challenging that.
The past twelve months have been a time to try new things, to dig deep into numbers, to write a vision of greatness, and to embrace the support of a loving community. I feel so thankful for, and in awe of, the patience and encouragement from you! Yes, you.
The world right now is complicated, beautiful, and harrowing all at once. We want to keep bringing you joy through pie, baking classes, and real life, in-person connection. So let it be known, Sister Pie community and beyond, that we are still here, we’re still going, and while we don’t have it all figured out just yet, we’re well on our way.
Here’s how to get some Sister Pie into your life:
SHOP HOURS: We’re open every Friday from 7:30am - noon at our shop! The address is 8066 Kercheval, and the menu is filled with seasonal pie, breakfast baked goods, cookies, and more. You can preview the specific menu on social media the night before, or take a peek on our website.
WASHED UP COFFEE: Visit our pals down the street at 8016 Kercheval. They’re open 8am-4pm and have our muffins and scones every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
LEARN WITH US: Our summer classes are open and we’d truly love to see you! ‘Tis the season to master the art of pie dough — you’ll be throwing together everything from apricot galettes in August to apple pies in October. Check out the options here.
NEW: Pre-order breakfast baked goods for pick-up on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Orders open every Thursday afternoon, and close the following Tuesday. We had a successful “beta phase” of our catering program, and are now rolling it back for awhile to focus on other things.
COMING SOON: Starting June 25, we will be doing pre-ordered lunch boxes once a week for pick-up each Thursday. So like, maybe it’s a tuna salad sandwich (heck yeah!) with a featured baked good and a special fizzy drink made with our seasonal shrub.
READ ALL ABOUT IT: And, of course, you can follow along for recipes, reflections, and more right here at Your Weekly Slice of Sister Pie.
As a fellow small business owner always pivoting and changing, I so admire your openness and storytelling around this process. Thank you for sharing it.