Baby Bean Pie

People

Zakiyyah and Carlton Shaheed

Where

San Leandro, 23 miles to the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

About

Baby Bean Pie began in 2020, when Zakiyyah Shaheed started making navy bean pies at home using her mother’s recipe. Through Mandela Partners, Baby Bean Pie later became one of three vendors with a quick-service restaurant at E14th Eatery and Kitchen, a food hall in San Leandro. Baby Bean Pie became a regular presence at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in late 2024 through Foodwise’s Building Equity program. Their booth offers traditional navy bean pies in three sizes, ranging from a bite-sized pie to a large, shareable option. Pies also come in various flavors, all sweetened with honey and carmelized spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg.

Sourcing

Baby Bean Pie prioritizes organic ingredients. More than half of their ingredients are certified organic. They also source from restaurant supply chains that offer bulk discounts.