Episode 269: Damn Fine Hand Pies

Delicious treats from Damn Fine Hand Pies.
Delicious treats from Damn Fine Hand Pies.(damnfinehandpies/Instagram)
Published: Mar. 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM CDT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - If you’ve been to the Tower Grove Farmer’s Market, you’ve likely seen the line wrap around one of the booths.

At the booth, you’ll find bread, donuts, and hand pies. That’s what Madeline Hissong started with when she launched her business Damn Fine Hand Pies. Despite the popularity, she still recalls with clarity her first customer. Now, Madeline and her business partner Gene Bailey are gearing up to open their brick-and-mortar bakery in the Shaw neighborhood of South St. Louis - just a few blocks from where it all began at Tower Grove Park. The two joined us on the podcast to talk about pies and bread, the dreams and the challenges, and what you can expect from their shop.

You can learn more and order from the bakery through their Instagram page: Instagram.com/DamnFineHandPies