This charming counter-serve cafe in St. Paul offers a tempting mix of breakfast and dinner options, with standout pies and flaky biscuits that draw a loyal crowd.
"It’s all in the crust at Hot Hands. For breakfast, choose from the savory pot pie selections, or sweet pies like toasted vanilla with a Nilla wafer crust, pecan chess, or banana cream, topped with a mascarpone that looks like fluffy ski moguls. Also on the menu are a variety of biscuit pairings, maple fried chicken, and more." - Justine Jones, Stacy Brooks
"It’s all in the crust at Hot Hands: Swing through for a quick lunch of biscuits and gravy, a maple fried chicken sandwich with honey butter, or a classic chicken pot pie. No meal is complete without a sweet bite: Go for a slice of pie, or a milkshake." - Justine Jones, Joy Summers, Eater Staff
"It’s all about the pies at Tara Coleman’s bakery and breakfast spot. The banana cream is topped with little moguls of mascarpone; the chocolate mouse is drizzled with caramel and topped with a salty pretzel crunch. Hot Hands also serves milkshakes with a whole slice of pie blended in." - Justine Jones, Stacy Brooks
"This St. Paul spot serves everything from seasonal favorites to Nutella and pecan chess. Hot Hands’ infamous banana cream is piled high with artfully mounded whipped cream, though don’t overlook the savory choices, like the buffalo chicken pot pie. Stop in the restaurant for a slice or order one whole online — the Thanksgiving menu offers pumpkin, sweet potato, toasted vanilla, and a few others." - Justine Jones, Stacy Brooks
"It’s all in the crust at Hot Hands. For breakfast, choose from the savory pot pie selections, or sweet pies like caramelized vanilla with an oatmeal cookie crust, raspberry hazelnut, or banana cream, topped with a mascarpone that looks like fluffy ski moguls. Also on the menu are a variety of biscuit pairings, a breakfast sausage roll, and other pastries." - Justine Jones, Stacy Brooks
