Sugar cream pie is the official state pie of Indiana, and once you taste a good slice, you understand why Hoosiers guard their recipes so closely. It is simple on paper, just cream, sugar, and a flaky crust, but the best versions turn into something you plan a whole afternoon around.
All across the state, small bakeries and family diners keep this tradition alive, and each one puts its own spin on it. Some pair it with fried chicken buffets, others with Amish country charm or vegan and gluten-free options.
If your sweet tooth is calling, these seven Indiana pie shops are the ones to point your car toward. Grab a fork, maybe a whole pie for the road, and let this list plan your next drive.
1. Mrs. Wick’s Restaurant & Pie Shop, Winchester, IN
Few places in Indiana can claim a pie legacy like this Winchester institution. Founded in 1944, the restaurant and its Wick’s Pies brand have been making sugar cream pie since long before it became the official state pie.
The kitchen turns out over three dozen varieties daily, all made from scratch. Alongside the star sugar cream, you will find State Pie, butterscotch, strawberry rhubarb, and savory chicken pot pie.
Beyond dessert, it works as a full diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The breaded tenderloin sandwich is a local favorite, and the prices stay easy, generally $10 to $20 per person.
Value is a big part of the appeal here. Whole pies and single slices cost a fraction of what you might pay elsewhere, so buying a few for the road makes sense.
The spot is open Tuesday through Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM and Saturday until 2 PM, with Saturday mornings being the busiest stretch. Parking is plentiful, and reservations are accepted if you are bringing a group.
2. My Sugar Pie, Zionsville, IN
Right in the heart of historic downtown Zionsville sits a pie shop that puts its specialty right in the name. Small-batch and homemade is the whole idea here, with a menu built around fruit classics and cream pies.
The Hoosier sugar cream pie is the reason most people walk in. It comes across as sweet and creamy with a firmer texture than banana cream, and no whipped topping to get in the way of the filling.
Fans of the flaky crust have plenty of options to explore, including Dutch apple, peach praline, Kentucky pie, strawberry rhubarb, and even a peanut butter sugar cream twist.
The shop has become a go-to for special occasions too, with whole pies ordered for weddings and family gatherings.
Hours run Tuesday through Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and the shop is closed Sunday and Monday. Coffee is available, and you can grab curbside pickup, delivery, or dine in.
Free parking makes the stop quick and simple.
3. Pots & Pans Pie Co., Indianapolis, IN
Crust nerds, this one is for you. The pies here are known for a golden brown, high-volume crust with a shine that stops people mid-scroll on social media.
Located on North College Avenue, this casual bakery plays both sides of the pie world, sweet and savory. The signature sugar creme brulee pie takes the state classic and adds a caramelized top, and it is a standout for sugar cream fans.
The menu keeps things creative. Think berry frangipane, apple crumble, oatmeal cream pie, Kentucky pie, and shortbread chocolate chip cookies for good measure.
On the savory front, the take-and-bake pot pies are a big draw, especially the beef and mushroom and the Thai chicken curry versions.
Open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, it leans toward takeout and pickup rather than dine-in. Wednesday afternoons and evenings tend to be busiest.
The spot is LGBTQ+ friendly, and free parking is on site.
4. Sweet Revolution Bake Shop, Lafayette, IN
Not everyone can eat a standard pie, and that is exactly the gap this Lafayette bakery fills. Gluten-free, vegan, and specialty items share the case with the classics, so more people get to enjoy dessert.
Sugar cream still holds a spot on the menu, and it comes in mini form for anyone who wants a filling single serving without committing to a whole pie. Every pie here leans on that flaky, well-made crust.
The variety goes well beyond one slice. Chocolate bourbon pecan, caramel apple, galettes, and oatmeal cream pie round things out, plus French macarons, cheesecakes, scones, and muffins.
Coffee and tea make it an easy morning stop, and there is seating if you want to slow down for a bit.
Doors are open Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 6 PM and weekends from 8 AM to 3 PM, with Saturday mornings drawing the biggest crowd. Free street parking and Wi-Fi keep the visit low-stress.
5. Heyerly’s Bakery, Ossian, IN
Walking into this Ossian bakery feels like stepping back a few decades, and that is a big part of the charm. It has served fresh baked goods to this small northeastern Indiana town for generations.
Two things carry its reputation: the oversized sugar cookies and the sugar cream pie. Both are made fresh and priced gently, with most items landing in the $1 to $10 range.
The bakery is a well-rounded one, turning out pies, cakes, doughnuts, and rolls. If you want a fresh doughnut in the morning and a pie for later, you can handle both in one trip.
The fillings and glazes have a homemade quality, and the shop keeps a clean, pleasant setup that is easy to breeze through.
Hours run Monday through Saturday from 6 AM to 5 PM, and it is closed on Sundays. Saturday mornings get busy, while Monday mornings stay calm.
Free parking is available, and the format is grab-and-go with in-store shopping.
6. Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery, Shipshewana, IN
Deep in Indiana Amish country, this Shipshewana country kitchen has built a name on hearty meals and a bakery worth planning a trip around. It sits alongside an Amish crafts marketplace, so the pie is only part of the outing.
The old fashioned sugar cream pie is the highlight for this list, and it delivers that distinct flavor you rarely find outside the Midwest. It shares the case with raspberry cream, warm sugar, coconut cream, blueberry, and lemon meringue.
On the restaurant side, homestyle fried chicken, meatloaf, turkey dinner, and a salad bar anchor the menu. Vegan and vegetarian options are available too, along with live music on occasion.
Many families make the bakery a repeat stop, loading up on cinnamon rolls, zucchini bread, apple butter, and jelly to take home.
Hours vary by day, opening at 10:30 AM most weekdays and as early as 7 AM on Saturday, closed Sunday. Expect a wait during peak times, and plan for around $20 to $30 per person.
Parking is ample.
7. Essenhaus Bakery, Middlebury, IN
Middlebury travelers rolling along US-20 know this bakery as a natural pit stop, and the pie case is a big reason why. The lineup runs long, with fresh pies stacked up in what feels like an endless variety.
For sugar cream fans, the flavor here reads like an old fashioned sugar pie, the kind that keeps this Indiana tradition going. There are even no-sugar-added pies for anyone watching their intake.
Some standouts push past the basics in creative ways. The red raspberry cream pie and the raspberry chocolate cream pie both earn attention, along with pumpkin pie by the slice.
Beyond pies, the bakery is known for Amish egg noodles, breads, cookies, and rolls. Whoopie pies, buttermilk sugar cookies, and caramel nut top rolls are all easy to justify adding to your bag.
The bakery is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 AM to 8 PM and closed Sunday, with Saturday afternoons the busiest. Coffee, curbside pickup, and free parking make it a simple stop, with meals landing around $20 to $30 per person.
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