Sister Pie — Restaurant in Detroit

I can’t deny that the food and treats are delicious HOWEVER.... my friend and I visited yesterday around 10AM in the anticipation of trying their butternut squash, kale and chick pea hand pies. There was only one left which we purchased and split to taste. It was delicious. We decided then and there to make another trip first thing the next morning (today). So we met up at 7:30, an hour before work, to ride together in pursuit of our pies. It was our plan to be there at exactly 8AM when they opened so they wouldn’t sell out and we’d make it to work by 8:30. We arrived at 7:54. We could immediately see the staff busy at work so we decided to take our chances that the door might be open early. They weren’t. We stood outside for a minute with no acknowledgement and decided to go back to the car. At 7:58 the same lady who told us to come back tomorrow at 8 walked out to put the store sign up. We got back out of the car and she stopped us misstep stating she wasn’t quite ready yet. She turned back to the store, walked in and locked the door. Minutes later she re-opened the door, walked out and put ducks against the screen to keep it propped. She turned back and walked inside without a word or gesture that it was okay to come in now as we were parked directly in front of the stores front window. Up walks a man from across the street walking towards the door. We get out of the car for the third time now and follow behind. He was greeted with a smiling “good morning” by the same lady. She didn’t even acknowledge our presence even though she knew we were there (for the second day in a row) and had been waiting outside. In walks another man and the same lady smiled and greeted him with a “good morning”. We were standing directly between these two men and again, no acknowledgement. Finally the first customers order was complete and we received a dry “how may I help you?”

I have to tell you that it went down from there. Although we were here again, patronizing a local business, the same young lady who saw us just a day before purchasing goods, seemed to be a bit irritated by us being there or perhaps because we were early. She seemed annoyed. And it’s sad because based on that experience alone, after having an awesome first experience last July with my first hand pie, I will...

Born out of her parents’ kitchen in Milford late-2012 Lisa Ludwinski has earned national recognition at Sister Pie, the story of hard-work and triumph as “blue collar” as Detroit itself though the corner lot on Kercheval Avenue remains humble even now.

Built on loans, grants and friendship, plus a 24-hour dance marathon in 2015, guests entering Sister Pie will quickly note a sizable workspace filled with women, many taking time to greet patrons or offer suggestions of items tucked away on a table behind glass.

Willing to take a stance on environmental issues and workers’ rights, a no-tipping policy utilized to assure equality in pay plus biodegradable packaging and composting a priority, choices change daily but always include Cookies such as the Wheat-free Buckwheat Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Golden Raisin and smoky-smooth Peanut Butter Paprika.

Not forgetting a “Sandwich Cookie” that looks like two bite-sized Biscuits around Buttercream, a favorite recommended by friends who’ve taken one of Lisa’s baking classes, suffice it to say Sister Pie’s “From Another Galaxy Brownie” lives up to its name while being both gluten-free and vegan while the Strawberry Cornmeal Scone was an edible snapshot of late-Summer.

Obviously not forgetting some eponymous slices, two of four available this day, Salted Maple spins Canada’s classic beautifully on an all-Butter Crust while The Banana Pete puts a mountain of Meringue and crumbled Cookies on a Banana...

Find a person that understands how to run a business. Find a person that will handle personnel matters. ALL opinions are a necessary part of growth. Teaming up on people is not the definition of a constructive process for resolving conflict or work-related issues. Biases are a natural part of every human being. The owner should never be a part of this process. Weekly check-ins amount to a barrage of negative reinforcement techniques. This kills motivation and ultimately attendance.

Feedback is completely and absolutely tailored to be one-sided. Employees are constantly being watched by the Owner. GO HOME!!! Only told I was doing a good job on dishes. Was never given the chance to show my real skills and experiences. Constantly chastised by the staff and the owner. Does not embrace the other 49% of the human population. Consistently derided the men who came into her business to offer "FREE" assistance. The owner is absolutely bridled to all men. The business will ultimately fail to be a resource to any community within the city limits of Detroit that have outlasted even the most divisive of cultural, economic, and socio-economic circumstances.

Sadly this business is an advanced form of the unintentional racism that is so prevalent within the Detroit Metropolitan area. There are no "Sistah's"...