District Hand Pies and Coffee

So there’s two District shops. The other one does coffee, big ass donuts and sliders, while this one specializes more in coffee and breakfast foods. It’s tiny, but there’s room for outdoor seating. There’s counter space inside if you want to enjoy the wonderful air conditioning though. Their iced coffee is good, and they have a bunch of taps for different types. They also serve Vietnamese coffee, for those of you with a sweet tooth. Everyone who works here is super friendly.

Stopped for a quick coffee break. Was very impressed with the use of space. Although the shop is small, there is seating outside. The pies looked delicious. I have to remind myself to come back on my next visit. The Vietnamese coffee was on point! It was neat to see the barista pour the coffee from the tap.

YUMMY and very cute! You have to get the Breakfast Muffin, everyone must try this Breakfast Muffin! It is THAT good! Think perfectly tender savory muffin with cheese, bacon and chives but the real perfection is the soft egg inside. They warm it for you, so the muffin is warm and as you break it open and the egg oozes its gorgeously orange yoke. Best Muffin Ever!!! I’m drooling just typing this…
Oh, the Kouign-​Amann was sooo delish too! It is a buttery, sugary pastry that I never tried before. Almost like a buttery croissant with caramelized crunchy sugar in the shape of a muffin. Soooooo good!
The coffee was good too!

Hands down best espresso in town. I’ve tried a dozen others and this is the smoothest!

This place had a barber shop my whole life but being the baby sister to District Doughnuts I had high hopes! Ordered the rabbit pie. Not only was most of the inside cold but it also had a bone in it. *shutter* Also, the staff (all 4 – 5 stuff behind the bar) had not one smile or thank you. Very disappointing.

Good coffee, one of many choices footsteps apart in this neighborhood.
It’s a tiny place, with very limited inside seating and a couple of interesting converted bench seats outside on the sidewalk. The diminutive size is one of the most interesting aspects – how the owners converted what was a small barber shop shack into a coffee house, and made it work.
Pies are interesting for the occasional breakfast or lunch, but pricey.

In search for a quick coffee while picking up items on Magazine street, I finally had the opportunity to come by the younger sibling of District Donuts Sliders Brew.
A little bigger than a food truck with only outdoor seating; this is a great spot for a grab ‘n’ go coffee and bite to eat. The interior was nice and toasty while I waited, and has cute references to pi (as in 3.14). I grabbed my usual, a mocha, and their Kung Pao Chicken hand pie. The jury is still out if I think the hand pie was worth $ 5, but it is damn delicious in my opinion. Hand pies start with the breading, and they’re nailing it. Perfectly flaky, warm, and not stale in the least bit. I like the kick to the chicken, and they give you a little side of cabbage/​green onion to enjoy with it. I only needed a bite, and this was great to hold me over for the day when I usually eat a bagel.
Their mocha… I had to go back to make sure it wasn’t a fluke. I really really enjoy their mochas. Like dangerously so. They’re not syrupy in the least bit. I think they make them with chocolate milk, but not the heavy whole milk kind, but like a perfectly blended chocolate milk. It wasn’t overly sweet, and I could still taste hints of the espresso. I may be hooked because I know I’m going back today for another one.
The seating outside is cute, but more intimate so I wouldn’t necessarily meet here for an interview or meeting with someone you wouldn’t know. They also have a really cute dog watering hole as well.
Don’t think I’m crazy, District Hand Pies, I’m coming back in today for the third day in a row…

This is a perfect spot to stop in for a quick but inspired breakfast treat. It isn’t cheap, but the food and coffee are worth the price. The reason to go here is because it’s the fastest place around to get some crazy delicious food that will make your morning brighter before a long day. If you’re looking for breakfast on the cheap, go somewhere else.
All the food I’ve had here is excellent. They can satisfy a sweet tooth or a craving for something savory. I miss Velvet, but District makes great use of this tiny space and has much more to offer food-​wise.
How do they keep that egg perfectly soft boiled inside that crispy, flaky breakfast dumpling? Some kind of culinary magic.

meeeh coffee. I imagine folks coming here because its close to Whole Foods. It was good but not worth $ 6 for a cup of joe… organic butter or not.

I love this place for weekend breakfast (usually have to go to work before they open on weekdays :(). the staff is always really friendly. while it may seem expensive, it is totally worth every penny as the breakfast muffin fills me up and the mocha is phenomenal.
with all my reviews I rate them against other comparable places. so this is a 5 star coffe/​breakfast place… not a 5 star sitdown resturant.

4 stars for hand pies! They are so good, sweet and savory! And even reheated, they are still taste amazing! It is a very small establishment so there isn’t a whole lot of places to sit. My only gripe is that even though their drinks are really good, the price to size ratio is a bit ridiculous in my opinion.

Friendly/​knowledgable staff, cool interior and outside seating. The BREAKFAST PIE was delicious and savory. I think the bread: filling ratio was perfect because the bread itself is so, so good. District does their dough right. And the glazed croissant thing was also perfect: just a hint of sweetness, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I tried the NITRO COFFEE, which was not bad. Tasted like a good brewed coffee with a flavorful twist.
I think I’ll try one of their yolk-​filled muffin/​pies and Vietnamese sno-​ball coffee next time!

Hand pies and breakfast pastries from the folks from District Donuts. There are both sweet and savory pies and if you know how District works, you can expect these to be clever twists on favorites or something completely mind blowing like Beef Wellington with Foie Gras.
The breakfast pastries are usually why I head this way. Kougin-​aman is CRAZY delicious as are the breakfast muffins or wontons (they have a soft boiled egg inside).
Also to be expected from District is the amazing coffee drinks. I’m a huge fan of the Sproca Cola. If you have a cold brew growler from District, you can also get these refilled at here.
Note that there is only a small space for outdoor dining — it’s really more of a stop and in and take to go kinda joint.

Ehhhhh.
It’s OK but I don’t enjoy it as much as their donut slinging sister down the street. I’ve had the apple pie, blueberry cream cheese, and some kind of breakfast thing with egg and bacon baked in. The bluberry cream cheese was pretty good, the apple was OK (I would have expected more of a gooey apple filling), and the breakfast thing was nasty. Why can’t they use the praline bacon from District Donuts?
On the plus side, they have the same amazing iced coffee as District Donuts. The staff is super nice. For a place that came up with the praline bacon and egg biscuit though, I expected better.

A friend told me several times that the breakfast muffin that contained a soft boiled egg in the center was «the best thing that had passed by his lips in a long time.» You had me at soft boiled egg, so I had to try.
Now I didn’t make it my first drive by a few weeks ago because I couldn’t find a place to park. This morning I braved it again after depositing munchkins, and bought a café au lait, a black coffee for myself and the infamous muffin. It was really good! The muffin has a whole soft boiled egg in the middle, the inside is soft, the outside crispy, with several kinds of cheese baked in, some phenomenal smokey bacon pieces in the batter along with green onions and a hint of jalapeño. I can agree with others that it was a bit pricey, so I wouldn’t do it on a daily basis but for a special occasional treat, it was rather special and wonderful — and the muffin was huge. Coffee was good too.

For such a tiny spot and specialized menu, this place packs a diverse flavor range and incredible coffee options. The coffee bar itself features on tap brews, and the entire place has great ambience and sleek design. HIGHLY recommend the savory breakfast muffin– see pictures. Outdoor seating only, and limited, so plan for a grab and go.

Hmmmm I feel this place is too hyped up for what it is. The pies are pretty pricey too for their size.
The pies took foreverrrrrrrrr to make or heat up after we ordered. We waited at least ten-​fifteen minutes just for 2 pies. I was hoping to be in and out since it looks like a quick grab and go place but expect to wait a bit.
I ordered the vietnamese snowball and felt the coffee wasn’t strong enough. I really liked the presentation though.

I am amazed at the transformation of this space! They made it look spacious! The coffee menu is divine and tastes as good as it looks.
Why four stars? Well, it’s conflicted…
1: foie gras ain’t cheap, so that’s expensive.
2: a hand pie & caffeinated beverage is more than what I’m wanting to spend at a grab-​and-​go, unless I’m held captive (think airports).
3: I love supporting locals, especially those with great service, so it’s not like I’ll stop going.
Perhaps a daily special to make up for the difficult street parking?

OVER $ 16 WITH A COFFEE!!!
I purchased two 5″ popovers, one a typical breakfast pie, the other a blueberry cream cheese (see pics). Both were okay but not so precious that they merited inflated tourist pricing, especially since these aren’t cooked-​to-​order creations but just reheated pastry. Further the selection is limited (only 7 varieties the day I went) and there’s no indoor seating.
*CHEAPER NEARBY COOKED-​TO-​ORDER BREAKFASTS:
1. «Tartine» — baked eggs in brioche and side of fruit, $ 8.
2. «Refuel» — 2 eggs, meat, toast and a side, $ 7.
3. «Toast» — egg, prosciutto & brie crêpe, $ 9.50.
4. «NO Coffee and Beignets» — plate of minis & coffee, $ 7.
5. «Crepes al la Carte» — ham and cheese, $ 5.50.
6. «Camelia Grill» — western omelette & grits, $ 8.
7. «Coulis» — huevos rancheros, $ 9.50.
8. «Surrey’s» — bananas foster french toast, $ 9.25.
*all prices from posted menus as of 12÷31÷14.
OTHER PRICEY PASTRY WITHIN THE SAME BLOCK:
Yep within steps from DHP are «Pies and Quiches», «Noodles and Pie» and «Whole Foods» that all serve pies, all overpriced, but all have indoor seating unlike the subject.

Love the décor of this place! Nice antique touches and definitely on-​trend.
3 things I wish:
1-​they served their delicious donuts. Yes, I know it’s supposed to be just an extension of District Donuts… but for me, the donuts were better than the coffee (sorry just not a big coffee drinker) though, the chai was pretty good.
2-​it was a tad larger inside. This probably adds to the charm of the place being a unique little corner shop but it can get a little cramped in there with just 2 – 3 people. Plus, the lovely people running it have to do the limbo just to get under the bar to serve people who have gone outside to wait (because it’s too cramped inside.)
3-​the large window in front opened to provide walk-​up service. There’s already a long bar outside to stand and eat your yummy hand pie but the window doesn’t seem to open. It would be awesome if it did.
The «lunch box» pie was fantastic, just the right amount of sweetness with the jelly and chocolate and salty with the empanada-​like «hand pie» and peanut butter. I found it to be a little pricey for a snack but it was mostly worth the price. The baristas were friendly and accommodating with substitutions.
Overall, it is a nice addition to the neighborhood but dangerously close as it is literally on my street.