Detroit’s Acclaimed Sister Pie Will Temporary Close as American Financial Crisis Looms

Sister Pie, hailed as one of the best pie bakeries in America, is taking a breather and temporarily closing next month. Founder Lisa Ludwinski, a James Beard Award finalist in 2019, hasn’t shared how long the bakery will stay closed. In a Facebook post, she cites the need for “a period of rest and radical reconfiguration.” Ludwinski, a cookbook author who moved to New York to work for Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar before returning to Michigan, alluded to a variety of reasons for her decision, including a looming financial crisis and recession. Saturday, June 8, is Sister Pie’s last day in its present incarnation. “I’ve arrived at the conclusion that the business isn’t working in its current state,” her Facebook post made on Wednesday morning reads. The bakery debuted in 2015 and immediately drew acclaim, earning national recognition. That year, Ludwinski was named an Eater Young Gun, recognizing emerging culinary talent all over the country. Ludwinski, who wasn’t immediately reached for comment, writes on social media that “although the spirit of Sister Pie is alive and well,” the start of 2025 showed her that she needed to make changes. [Media: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18PCtXQQXY/?mibextid=wwXIfr] While the bakery, 8066 Kercheval Street, won’t be open to the general public while Ludwinski plots its future, the space will host an occasional event, including pop-ups, in the interim. Sister Pie will also fulfill special orders and offer baking classes. She adds: “There’s a lot I don’t know right now, like how long this interlude will last or what Sister Pie will look like when we come back, but I’ll keep you posted.” Ludwinski encourages fans to visit before the closure to support her staff. Sister Pie, 8066 Kercheval Street, temporarily closing on Saturday, June 8.