Indiana’s Amish country is best known for buggies on the shoulder and farm stands at the end of long gravel lanes, but the bakeries may be its most delicious secret. From the busy stretch around Middlebury and Shipshewana to quiet county roads near Montgomery and Fountain City, these shops turn out fruit pies, cream pies, and the state’s beloved sugar cream pie alongside breads, rolls, and cookies.
Some are simple takeout counters that open before sunrise, while others pair a pie case with a buffet, a deli, or a grocery aisle full of jams and noodles. Grab a cooler, check the hours since most close on Sundays, and use this list to plan a sweet road trip that ends with a full back seat.
1. Country Lane Bakery, Middlebury, IN
Early birds get first pick here, since the doors open at 5 AM Tuesday through Friday. Saturday starts just as early but wraps up at 1 PM, and the shop stays closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Country Lane Bakery is Amish owned and operated, and it sits out on County Road 43 among the farm fields outside central Middlebury. The focus is simple and clear: pies, breads, and cookies made from scratch.
Cinnamon rolls are a big draw, and the sunflower raisin cookies are a less common find that makes this stop stand out from other bakeries in the area. A loaf of bread paired with a six-pack of pastries is an easy way to sample the lineup without overspending, and prices tend to stay in the budget-friendly range.
Plan on takeout, because there is no dine-in seating at this location. Free parking is available in the lot and along the street.
If you want a place to sit with your treats, the same bakers run Country Lane Bakery 2.0 in downtown Shipshewana. That spot adds cafe drinks, some food options, and plenty of seating to the familiar baked goods.
2. Essenhaus Bakery, Middlebury, IN
Peanut butter pie is the slice that put this bakery on a lot of road trip maps. It shares the case with red raspberry cream pie, pumpkin pie, and plenty of other choices, so decision-making can take a minute.
Essenhaus Bakery sits along US-20 in Middlebury, right in the middle of northern Indiana’s Amish farming country. The bakery is bright and clean, and a fireplace gives the space a comfortable, homey look.
Beyond pies, the shelves carry pumpkin, carrot, and cranberry breads, dinner rolls, cookies, and bagels with cream cheese for a quick breakfast. Amish egg noodles, jams, jellies, apple butter, and chocolate round out the take-home options.
I like this stop for its long hours, which run from 6:30 AM to 8 PM Monday through Saturday. That makes it one of the few bakeries on this list you can hit after dinner.
Saturday afternoons and evenings get busy, while Monday and Tuesday mornings tend to be the calmest. Coffee, dine-in space, curbside pickup, and a free parking lot make it an easy fit for almost any travel schedule.
3. Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery, Shipshewana, IN
A pie bar is reason enough to pull over. At Blue Gate, it comes after a plate of homestyle fried chicken, meatloaf, or a turkey dinner, which makes this the most complete meal stop on the list.
The family-owned country kitchen sits on North Van Buren Street in Shipshewana, a small town of fewer than 1,000 residents surrounded by Amish farmsteads. It operates alongside an Amish crafts marketplace, so browsing and eating easily fill an afternoon.
The buffet leans on traditional Amish recipes with mild, simple seasoning. A salad bar and a dessert table add variety, and the bakery side sends guests home with blueberry pie, lemon meringue pie, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and jars of apple butter and jelly.
Families will find a kids’ menu, high chairs, and changing tables. Groups are common here, and there is usually a wait, especially on Saturday afternoons and evenings.
Hours run 10:30 AM to 7 PM Monday through Wednesday, stretching to 8 PM on Thursday and Friday. Saturday opens early at 7 AM for breakfast, and Sundays are closed.
4. Nappanee Bakery & Treat Shoppe, Nappanee, IN
Buttermilk pie does not show up in every bakery case, and that alone makes Nappanee Bakery & Treat Shoppe a fun detour. It lives inside Coppes Commons on East Market Street in Nappanee, a small Elkhart County community known for farming and manufacturing.
The pie selection covers buttermilk and other Amish-style favorites. Dinner rolls, fresh bread, cookies, and homemade candy fill out the counter.
Sour cream cookies and coffee cake are two of the more distinctive picks. They pair nicely with a cup of the hot soup served at lunch.
That lunch angle is what sets this stop apart. A huge eating area gives visitors room to settle in, and a piano adds a bit of personality to the space.
The shop opens at 7 AM Tuesday through Saturday, closing at 5 PM on weekdays and 4 PM on Saturdays. Mondays and Sundays are closed, so plan a midweek or Saturday visit if you want pie and soup in the same trip.
5. Rise’n Roll Bakery & Deli – Middlebury, Middlebury, IN
Not every great Amish country stop is about the pie case. Rise’n Roll earns its place on this list as the donut break between pie pickups, and it takes that job seriously.
The Middlebury location sits at 1065 N 1150 W, out along rural roads lined with open fields. The signature cinnamon caramel donuts are the headliner, and ice cream donuts put a creative spin on the usual order.
Apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and breads cover the classic bakery side. Amish desserts share space with a deli that makes sandwiches to order and sells meats and cheeses.
Shelves of Amish jarred foods are another highlight. Jams, salsa, corn salsa, and garlic cheese spread make easy souvenirs for anyone back home.
Hours are 7 AM to 4 PM Monday through Saturday. Saturday mornings bring the biggest crowds, so a Monday visit is the calmer choice.
Coffee, dine-in seating, and free parking make it simple to grab a donut and a cup before heading to the next bakery.
6. The Taste Of Tradition Bakery, New Haven, IN
Fun fact for your next trivia night: sugar cream pie is Indiana’s official state pie. The Taste Of Tradition Bakery keeps it on the menu, which makes this stop a natural choice for anyone wanting a true Hoosier slice.
The family-run shop sits on Irving Road in rural Allen County, outside New Haven on the east side of the Fort Wayne area. It is a nice option for northeast Indiana travelers who want Amish baking without heading all the way to Elkhart or LaGrange County.
Pies are the main event, joined by loaves of bread, rolls, soft sugar cookies, and homemade jellies. The bread loaves are generously sized, which helps stretch a grocery budget.
The bakery is spotless and simple, with a quaint setting and friendly service. Coffee is available, but there is no dine-in seating, so treat it as a grab-and-go stop.
Doors open at 9 AM Tuesday through Saturday. The shop closes at 5 PM on weekdays and 4 PM on Saturdays, with a free parking lot out front.
7. Kountry Lane Bakery, Montgomery, IN
Southern Indiana has its own Amish country, and this road trip would feel incomplete without it. Kountry Lane Bakery sits in the Daviess County Amish settlement, far from the northern crowds and surrounded by farms and crop fields.
Watch the spelling, because this Kountry Lane with a K is a different bakery from the Middlebury shop earlier on the list. You will find it at 9256 County Road 600 N outside Montgomery.
Cinnamon rolls and donuts get most of the attention here. Pies, fruit turnovers, pastries, and fresh bread fill out the rest of the case, and meats are also available.
Prices stay reasonable, which makes it easy to pick up a box of donuts for the office and a pie for dinner in the same trip.
The bakery opens at 5 AM Monday through Saturday, closing at 4 PM on weekdays and at noon on Saturdays. Service is takeout only, so I would save this one for an early morning drive with a thermos of coffee already in the cup holder.
8. Fountain Acres Foods, Fountain City, IN
Pie shopping and porch swing shopping rarely happen at the same address. At Fountain Acres Foods, the Amish-run grocery and bakery shares its grounds with handmade outdoor furniture, including swings, rocking chairs, and pagodas.
The store sits on Whitewater Road in Fountain City, a small Wayne County community of fewer than 1,000 people north of Richmond. It carries both Amish-made foods and brand-name groceries, so a quick pie run can turn into a full pantry restock.
The bakery case features cakes and sugar cream pie, the classic Indiana favorite. A deli counter serves sandwiches, salads, and cheeses, and the shelves hold jams and other Amish-made staples.
Fresh produce is a strong point here, and flowers are sold as well. Grabbing a deli sandwich and enjoying it outside among the handcrafted furniture makes for a relaxed lunch break.
Hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and 7:30 AM to 4 PM on Saturday. Weekdays are quiet, while Saturday mornings draw the biggest crowds.
It is a fitting final stop for this list, proof that Indiana’s best pies are often found wherever the pavement gives way to farm country.
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