Sister Pie is a corner bakery in Detroit’s West Village serving pies, cookies, breakfast, and lunch.
Their superpower is nontraditional flavors in a menu that constantly changes to honor local Michigan agriculture!
This is what #SupportLocal means to them and why.
Lisa Ludwinski, Sister Pie
Owner & head baker Lisa Ludwinski founded Sister Pie with 2 goals:
- showcase Michigan’s abundance of farms and local produce, and
- foster family-style community in the workplace.
Tomatoes, HiO Farm (Detroit)
Every pie’s filling is “crafted at the peak of Michigan’s growing season, from apricots and blueberries in July to cranberries and apples in November“.
"INGREDIENTS" (source: Sister Pie website)
It’s all part of their “triple bottom line" (People, Planet, Profit) approach to business, which leads them to support the local economy by buying seasonal produce from local farmers.
They also tell great stories! Their social media feeds are full of posts about what ingredients they use, where it comes from, and where it ends up on their plates. Like their egg-on-top galette with eggs from Grazing Fields in Charlotte, MI.
Like their blueberry muffins with blueberries from Great Lakes Farm to Freezer in Traverse City, MI.
Like their heirloom tomato focaccia with tomatoes from Fisheye Farms and Beaverland Farms in Detroit, MI.
Like their blue barb blossom pie with edible flowers from Coriander Kitchen and Farm in Detroit, MI.
Cranberry Crumble
Why is this important?
- It shows strongly that #SupportLocal is a non-negotiable way of life for them, and something their customers with similar values can identify with.
- It uplifts their local suppliers by creating awareness and giving them frequent shout outs for being part of a sustainable local economy.
Shout out also to Sister Pie for using their buying power and their voice to support other local small businesses! Add them to your bucket list for Detroit!