I have enjoyed Hot Hands in my rotation of Sunday restaurants which serve good food in a lively atmosphere. A recent addition prompts me to post this review. The biscuits and pie are always very good. Mini pies and by the slice satisfy the sweet and savory fixes for the week. This past weekend, I tried a new lox biscuit that had recently been added. It was delicious! Coastal Seafoods in a few doors down. I don't know if that's where they source salmon. It was silky and tasty. What really impresses me are the eggs. They are perfect! Sunnyside up with a crown of egg white cradling a perfectly runny yolk. These are so consistent. Staff are very friendly. You order at the counter and they serve you at the table. My neighborhood is a few blocks east. But Snelling and Selby Avenues are St Paul's own little Eat Street. The news that Groundswell in the Midway neighborhood was very sad. If you are looking for a similar level of deliciousness, head down to Hot Hands. read more

Our first visit was on "Pie" Day. The line was long and well worth the wait. The shop was very welcoming with inviting decor and nice seating options. The staff was friendly and welcoming in spite of the waiting crowd. We took advantage of the Bogo and enjoyed the banana cream and lemon meringue pies. The banana cream was yummy with fresh bananas and whipped cream. The lemon meringue was tangy and delicious. The CRUST on both was sooooo good. Real crust that stood up to the wonderful abundant fillings. The ham and cheese popovers were delicious and flavorful the next day. We'll be back for the key lime experience! read more

Great place to pick up something quick or have a coffee date. Lots of pastries to choose from, delicious, and some tables to sit at if you want to eat in! Nice to be able to see them making the food too! Def a great place to grab and go and satisfy the sweet tooth! read more

I like this chicken pot pie. First time here from out of time. They baked their own crust.

Can't wait to go back! I got a warm and ham and cheese pastry. The ham and cheese pastry I had was flakey, warm and delicious! The service was very friendly and the food was delicious. The space had plenty of seating, I sat and read while enjoying my food. I also got multiple pastries to go. read more

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There is parking!!!! (see below) This is a really cute breakfast place. What I got when I came in was a warmed-up ham & cheese turnover along with a slice of pie. But looking around at the busy dining room I saw a lot of very awesome looking breakfast dishes that seemed to be on another level from my modest order. This is partly because when I arrived, a large line formed behind me at the single cashier and I didn't want to waste time perusing that breakfast menu so I pointed at something in the case. I will return and get something cooler; I recommend familiarizing yourself with their menu by the time you get to the register. The slice of pie I got was very tasty; it was the Toasted Vanilla pie. I want to try some of their other sweet options. I also got a straight drip coffee which was unremarkable. The people working here are super nice; it was really busy when I was there on a Sunday afternoon but the crew was unfazed. And again, the dining room is cute and not too small. There are tables outside as well. And yes there is a parking lot! Turn in from Snelling on the South end of the building, next to Coastal Seafoods. read more

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Super cute shop! The owner and staff are very nice and food tastes great. I ordered pies for Pi Day and they made it a great experience. Come hungry read more

Second time here, and yes, it's still as amazing as the first time! We got the biscuit breakfast sandwich and WOW. We can't wait to try other things from their menu! read more

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit - Desserts Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Delicious breakfast biscuits here! Huge fan of the breakfast sandwich and the biscuit cinnamon roll French toast. Super yummy and a very cute restaurant. They have many take out options too, like whole pies and smaller pastries as well. Yum! read more

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit - Breakfast & Cinnamon Roll French Toast - Desserts Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This was not a menu item, but something they posted on their Instagram and I showed up the next day to order it. It was very Friday energy of me! And it was everything that I expected and wanted it to be. The pound cake was moist (yea I said moist). The addition of the bacon for a bit of saltiness was perfect. The cream cheese was great, a little too sweet for me, but that's a personal preference. This was really good :D read more

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit - Pound cake french toast - Desserts Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

My favorite chicken pot pie for takeout or dine-in! We went for brunch and had a delicious time. The smashed potatoes are crispy and great for sharing. The biscuits are perfect, and go so well with all of their breakfast menu items. My order was the perfect amount of food- savory and filling and I didn't need a bite more. There is a big free parking lot in back (that I didn't realize was there). This is also the place we often get pie for holidays because it's so good, and they sell it by the slice, as well as mini-pies and hand pies. You bus your own tables, and no alcoholic drinks, so just be prepared for that. read more

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What a cute spot! A biscuit was just what we wanted and it was delicious! We ordered the traditional with honey butter & apple on the side and added scrambled egg & bacon. The coffee is from Folly, a solid brand. My daughter had an iced chai latte that was one of the best we have tried. It had a kick of clove that we enjoyed. As we were getting ready to pay a server passed by with the party potatoes... do not pass these up . On our way out we grabbed a juice that was outstanding. Now we need to find out where they can be purchased. It was watermelon & mint with I think spinach ? Pre bottled deliciousness!! I will be back for sweets next time read more

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I've really enjoyed my experience at Hot Hands! Great staff and service and the vibe makes me feel so happy. I got the matcha latte with a mint syrup shot and it was delicious! What a combo! The syrup wasn't overly sweet and it tasted almost like the real mint plant. My partner got the peppermint mocha and he loves it - pretty sweet. The cranberry apple pie - my partner said 'is like a party in his tongue' because it's sweet, tart, a little salty, and almost a little peppery from cinnamon in the crust and crumble. I totally agree with the assessment. For mains, we got the honey fried chicken and it was delicious! The biscuit was perfect! We also got the hash, which was good overall, but not mind blowing. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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I love getting a weekend breakfast at Hot Hands. Their biscuits and gravy is vegetarian (which is hard to find) and reminds me of the biscuits and gravy I used to eat while living in Nashville. The party potatoes are always so crispy and well seasoned. Food usually comes out quickly sfter ordering at the clinic, and I love all the fun plants growing throughout the restaurant. read more

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The food is always great and the service is friendly and efficient! We love the biscuits and gravy and the chicken pot pie read more

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit - Biscuits N Gravy, Chicken Pot Pie - Desserts Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Hot Hands is a casual place for brunch in St. Paul. My family and I are from out of town and just found out about in on Yelp. We stopped by to grab breakfast on a Saturday. The place was pretty busy but had plenty of seating. You order at the front counter and they bring your food to your table. I ordered the Ham Biscuit and Party Potatoes. The biscuit was fluffy and buttery. The biscuit sandwich was very flavorful, although kinda hard to eat (only because it's huge!). The potatoes were super yummy and were crispy on the edges but fluffy inside. You can definitely share this with 2-3 people. I thought the prices were reasonable. I was so full after. I will definitely come back if I'm ever in St. Paul again...and will not skip on the pies next time! read more

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit - Party potatoes - Desserts Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Great Vibe, Friendly Staff, Great Pie without being pretentious "Simple and Delicious "

Back again at hot hands! I got two frozen pies to go - they are a winter staple in my house. A very easy dinner and they include reheat instructions! I love that you can see into the bakery as they have large windows to see. I also grabbed a chai-der drink! Such a perfect fall delight. Staff is incredible friendly in this small down bakery! read more

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit - Bakery bar - Desserts Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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A bright good vibe place that we can't call a coffee bar, but more like a restaurant coffee bar style. The coffees are cold brew and drip blend which is somewhere between a medium and dark roast, leaning dark. Unfortunately the coffee this day was served below the proper temperature, hence not a five star rating. Who's a snob? Me? Well hell ya, been drinking the brew since I was 10. The shop is friendly, helpful and has a creative selection of baked items and small meals. Biscuits pies in small and large servings. A quick coffee snack for me was the Cheddar Biscuit with a crunchy crust and soft insides. Many types of dipping items and I would return to try again. Looks like a great place to just hang as there is plenty of seating. read more

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit - Bright spot on Snelling Ave. - Desserts Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This little place has a great vibe--all the detailed wood makes the modern style feel warm and welcoming. That vibe matches the food perfectly because it is wholesome and classic, yet presented with modern flair. I mean, just look at that square biscuit! And, of course, it was very tasty. read more

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit - Desserts Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

If you like chicken pot pie- and I know you do- this is your spot. We had an absolutely excellent version. It's like midday and we weren't even that hungry... just stopped in for pot pie. Funny, our server totally understood. They really get you here. Just sayin'... the whole experience, from the food to the ambiance to the service was excellent. I'm not even gonna mention the slice of actual pie we had (like raisin something)... which was also excellent. But we went here for the pot pie. And we were NOT disappointed. read more

Nothing like a warm fresh biscuit to cheer up your weekday! I tried the original biscuit and the cheddar chive one. Both were so tasty! They have other options such as pies and turnovers too; will be back to try more! read more

I feel in love with this place from the moment I heard about it. Anyone who knows me is aware of my love for all things pie and my fetish for biscuits and gravy. After drooling over their online menu for over a week while at work, I finally pulled the trigger last Sunday and placed a take out order of Maple Fried Chicken and an order of Party Potatoes. Simply exquisite. From the thick bacon strips perfectly cooked (crisp but not overdone) to the crisp battered fried chicken that opens to moist white meat on an undersized but perfect biscuit with a generous container of real maple syrup, attention was paid to the smallest detail. The Party Potatoes, let's just say they did not survive the drive home...really wonderful with a catchy name reminiscent of a Solomon Burke song... out there with the party potatoes... Soul music is everywhere I smell soul food in the air And I know my baby's over there That's why I'm gonna make it No matter where read more

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit - Maple fried chicken biscuit (my photo does not do it justice) - Desserts Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Customer service was great: Met by two lovely ladies to take our order. Walk in order and grab your seat. Decor- very pretty and delightful. Ambience: Smaller but a very good spacious feel. We went for brunch time. Food: I like the concept of doing pot pies has a a main food. Pot pies are classics in American contemporary food. After everything thanksgiving, leftovers especially turkey becomes great pot pies. Here no exceptions: Chicken pot pie: Very crispy and very delicious- they use a puff pastry dough which I like very much since you get the crispiness and flakiness from the puff pastry dough style. The filling very hime comfort feeling of chicken and stuffing mixed with a flavor gravy. Nothing to complain about but just great ole American pot pie. Biscuit breakfast sandwich with ham: comes with crispy delicious ham that tastes like bacon. Sunny side egg cheese and top off with pickle peppers. Very good , can't go wrong with biscuits- ham and cheese and egg. Party potatoes: we got a side of party potatoes- they making how I like it. Whole potatoes boiled and smash flat- then fried to crispy. Very tasty and good. The mayo sauce is fine. Nothing fancy. Drinks: Strawberry matcha : since it's their new item drink. It was not made like other places. It didn't taste much of matcha or the strawberry flavor. It was not even sweet at all. Overall very plain tasting with hint of strawberry milk and foam. Cold brew: Very good and with the good amount of ice to taste the cold brew coffee. Nothing fancy but good coffee. Overall: The ambiance was very nice. Open and spacious with an open kitchen concept. Everything we ate was good. Can't miss a hardy breakfast of pot pies and biscuits with a modern edge feel. They succeeded in decor and food execution. Will come back for the pies. lol read more

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I like the chicken pot pie crust. Good Wi-Fi and space to do work during the day. The establishment is also clean and friendly.

I love this spot for breakfast and to get some work done or study. They are always so sweet and the service is fast. I enjoy the special touches of plants. The food is amazing and they give you a nice portion. I've had the breakfast sandwich twice and the potatoes and I was not disappointed. They also have baked goods, the pie was amazing. I usually park on the street and don't have any issues. read more

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I wanted to love the pot pies..crust way to thick..lots of filling but thick and not chunks of veggies and chicken and no real gravy ..Plus not cheap...love your pies and pie malts..will stick to those. read more

Nice staff, great vibe, clean establishment and the breakfast biscuit sandwich was good. I usually like and still prefer soft flaky biscuits but this one was a crunchy crispy biscuit which wasn't bad. The egg was nice and the bacon was good. read more

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit - Breakfast Biscuit - Desserts Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I think this place is adorable - I love the smashed potatoes! The food can be overwhelming and the sandwiches are not the easiest thing to eat. It's counter service and they have an awesome program where you can get a free slice donated by previous patrons! read more

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit - Desserts Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The aesthetics are everything but the food was really average unfortunately. Starting off with the coffee, it was super watered down to the point where I couldn't really taste the coffee. The bottom also had a gritty texture- like pumpkin spice they tried to grind themselves but didn't dissolve. The cinnamon roll was supposed to be warm but it wasn't. The breakfast sandwiches were pretty savory and the biscuits were super soft. Had a bite of the chicken pot pie and the filling was pretty salty. Overall it was just ok but not sure if I'd go back. read more

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This has very quickly become one of my favorite brunch spots in the Twin Cities. Their avocado biscuit is a 10/10: --the biscuit itself is flaky, moist, and buttery --the fried onions add a tasty saltiness, tanginess, and a nice crunch --I want to eat the roasted serrano mayo on everything If you're with others, I would absolutely recommend getting the party potatoes. The portion size is large for a single person (especially with a biscuit), but they're so worth the calories. I also really enjoy their cold brew, either with cream or their special frothed flavored heavy cream. This past visit, I had the peppermint foam on the cold brew and it was delicious. Parking is a breeze, since there is a parking lot behind the store. Turning off of/on to Snelling can be a bit scary/dangerous, but the risk is worth the reward for sure. read more

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit - Avocado biscuit & cold brew with peppermint foam - Desserts Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Our first stop to Hot Hands did not disappoint. Came for Saturday morning breakfast. The only downside is they didn't;t have any pies ready yet. read more

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Biscuits might be my love language, and this didn't disappoint. I had a breakfast biscuit with bacon, and it was perfect. The Serrano Mayo really added a nice punch of flavor. My dining partner had the chicken pot pie, and didn't really like the texture or the finely shredded chicken. He described it as mushy, and missed chunks of chicken. read more

Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit - Breakfast Bisvuit with Bacon - Desserts Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The cutest brunch/ dessert place ever! The interior of the place was super cool and artsy mixing retro and millennial vibes. And the pies... CHEFS KISS. Speaking of chefs, when my friends and I walked in to order pies togo we were greeted by this wonderful lady, Tara. I didn't know which pie to get because they all sounded delicious so she helped me choose. Little did I know, the head chef and owner was the person picking for me! It's more rare nowadays to see restaurant owners as the cashier, but super refreshing and amazing that Tara was! She was the sweetest woman ever! The pie she recommended was the toasted vanilla pie ($5) and it was too die for! The pie crust was delicious, the custard was yummy, and the cream set it over the edge. I also had nibbles of my friends banana cream pie ($5) and lemon meringue ($6) and they were equally good! I will definitely be back to try her chicken pot pie and cold brew float! read more

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Visited 7/16/23. Super cute place off of Snelling. Street parking is easy and they have a lot in back too. Service is at the counter and is prompt. I got the ham and cheese biscuit while my friend got the avocado and then we split the party potatoes. The biscuit was a bit tougher to eat because it was so thin compared to the things inside it, however it was still delicious and hit the spot. The party potatoes were amazing and they come with a large portion so they are perfect to share. Overall, would definitely stop in again especially to try some of the pies available! read more

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I stumbled upon this gem this week when looking for a homemade quick service breakfast while in St. Paul. A quick yelp scan of the nearby restaurants pointed to Hot Hands. For starters, bonus points for accessible parking in the back. Entry doors both in the back and front of the restaurant. I loved seeing the open glass feeling into the kitchen. Makes you feel like they've got nothing to hide. After all, good food means good food sources, cleanliness in storage and preparation. Decor was welcoming and warm at the same time. Very clean. My eyes immediately went to the shortbread chocolate chip "cookie type biscuits". They were calling my name already at 8am, even though I scoped out the avocado egg biscuit online before I even got there. Of course, I had to buy both. Wowza! That avocado egg and siracha mayo biscuit is perfection in a single serving. I was worried the siracha mayo would be too hot or messy but Hot Hands masterfully architected each layer for both perfect presentation , AND it didn't fall apart when I forked my way through that divine sandwich. I had to also "taste" The shortbread. Good gracious the texture of the cookie is a warm nuzzle between a hot chocolate chip Cookie and a crumbly biscuit like crust. I immediately thought of Le Beurre Bordier French butter when I bit into it. (I'm sure they didn't use Bordier but that bite reminded me immediately of France). Later I mentioned to a colleague of my delightful experience. She mentioned she often goes to Hot Hands but never had breakfast or their Shortbread. She says she knows them for their pies. So that's my next item to try ~ a pie. I'm sure it's great. That little kitchen there is just perfect for the team there that is giving TLC To every dish they're making. If you love Good food- then support small businesses like this so they keep employing the people Who dream up these wonderful gastronomic treats. Life is too short To waste it on McDonald's!!!! read more

Whether it's a biscuit with fixing, a slice of quiche or just a cheddar biscuit, you can't go wrong with the selections at Hot Hands. Pssst. They also have some pretty great sweets. read more

Biscuits were excellent. Service was excellent. Staff are all really nice. Cute inside area and outside seating if you need it. They ran out of a biscuit we ordered, but brought us a free slice of pie to compensate. Speaking of which, this is one of the few places in the twin cities that has proper fruit pie and not only cream pies. I only wish they were open for evening dessert! read more

Delicious breakfast sandwiches and the short bread cookies... to die for! Tara and her staff are wonderful read more

After landing in Minneapolis, Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit was my first stop - and let me tell you it was a solid way to start my visit! THE SPACE: Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit is a millennials dream! The walls are coated with the iconic millennial pink paint, a parquet wood accent wall, floating shelves are home to a variety of knick-knacks, and there's a wide variety of lush green plants throughout the space. THE DRINKS: There's a variety of craft coffee and tea beverages to be had at Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit. I chose to sip on the iced chai, and it was perfectly refreshing. THE EATS: They have a variety of both sweet and savory fare to satisfy any palette. After browsing the menu, I opted for the breakfast biscuit with bacon: roasted serrano mayo, bacon, american cheese, and egg. Holy yum! It was just what I needed. I chose to add a side of party potatoes, and let me tell you - party potatoes are always a great idea. Party potatoes are roasted and fried, crispy potatoes served with roasted scallion mayo. They are drool worthy and something to be worshiped. THE SERVICE: Upon arrival I was greeted by John who proceeded to give me the run down of the menu and answered any of the questions I had during my visit. After ordering, he brought my meal out to me and checked back with me to ensure I was enjoying my meal and had everything I needed. Def went the extra mile while I was there, and I really appreciated that. Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit was a wonderful way to start my trip. Dare I say, a new tradition of stopping here upon arrival in Minnesota may be born. **Pro Tip: They offer both online ordering and delivery. So you can get your fix however you need! read more

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