One of Denver's most talked-about pie makers is hanging up the rolling pin. Hinman Pie, the small-batch outfit known for both sweet and savory creations, is closing at the end of May after ten years in business. Owner John Hinman says the move ends a chapter that started with schlepping pies to breweries and farmers' markets and eventually grew into a full-on commissary operation. Fans and wholesale partners now have only a short window to score whole pies, hand pies, and savory options before the ovens go quiet.
In an email to customers, Hinman wrote, "After 10 years of baking for the Colorado community, we have made the difficult decision to close Hinman Pie at the end of May," as reported by Westword. The outlet notes that the message went out to regulars this week and that the business, started by Hinman a decade ago, has supplied pies to restaurants, markets, and events across the Front Range.
Pickup Details and Where to Order
For now, Hinman Pie is finishing out its run with online orders and on-site pickups at its Denver commissary at 3600 E. 40th Ave. Customers can collect online orders from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, until the business closes, according to Hinman Pie. The website also lays out current flavors and sizes for both sweet and savory pies.
From Post Brewing Sideline to an 11,000-Square-Foot Kitchen
Hinman first started turning out pies for Post Brewing Company around 2016, according to Eater Denver. As demand grew, his operation scaled up into an 11,000-square-foot facility before later shrinking back to a commissary kitchen that focused on pickups and limited distribution, Westword reports.
CHOW and a Quieter Kind of Legacy
Beyond the crust and filling, Hinman has been involved in the wellness side of the industry. He co-founded Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness (CHOW) in 2018, a nonprofit that provides peer-led mental health and recovery support for hospitality workers, according to the organization's about page. His pies, often highlighted in local product roundups and stacked on market tables, helped knit him into Denver's restaurant community. That presence shows up in coverage from local outlets, including a freezer-stocking guide in 5280.
Anyone hoping to snag a last Hinman pie has until the end of May to do it. Orders can be placed through the company's site and picked up during posted hours. For specifics on flavors, sizes, and pickup details, visit Hinman Pie.
