Some pies taste like they came out of a family recipe box, and Nevada still has bakeries making them that way. From a pasty counter in Elko to a self-serve farmstand in Silver Springs, these spots roll crust by hand and fill it with classics like pecan, banana cream, and key lime.
The list covers big cities and small towns, so there is a stop near almost any road trip. Save it for the next holiday, birthday, or random Tuesday that calls for pie.
1. BJ Bull Bakery, Elko, NV
The doors open at 4 a.m. on weekdays, which tells you plenty about who this bakery feeds. Elko is a ranching and mining town, and early starts are part of life here.
BJ Bull Bakery is known for traditional savory pasties with flaky crust and hearty fillings. Options include beef and potatoes, beef and mushrooms, beef and cabbage, egg, vegetarian versions, and a seasonal Thanksgiving-style pasty with stuffing.
Sweet pies get equal attention, and the pecan is a standout. Small pies, carrot cake, banana bread slices, and bread pudding with in-house praline sauce round out the case.
Plenty of travelers grab a hot pasty for the road and a bag of frozen ones for later. That habit tends to get passed down through families.
Weekday hours run until 7 p.m., Saturday is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday is closed. Parking is free and usually easy to find.
2. Mix Bakeshop, Reno, NV
Mini pies are the move at Mix Bakeshop. Lemon, chocolate coconut, and jumbleberry are among the flavors, and their small size makes sampling three at once feel reasonable.
The crust is the real reason this California Avenue shop earns a spot here. It bakes up flaky without being fussy, and the fillings lean creative while staying rooted in classic pie territory.
Cupcakes and decorated cookies share the case, including a chocolate peanut butter cupcake. That mix makes it a handy stop for birthdays, showers, and weddings.
I like it for pie on a weekday afternoon in Reno. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, with a free lot out front.
3. Pies Unlimited LV, North Las Vegas, NV
Mince pie is hard to find these days, which makes this North Las Vegas shop a rare treat. Its scratch-made lineup also includes German chocolate cream and strawberry banana creme.
Toppings cover the whole old-school range: cream, crumb, and meringue. The buttery crust holds everything together without stealing the show.
Pies come in assorted sizes, from minis to full pies for a crowd. Sugar-free varieties are on hand too, which is helpful when a family gathering includes guests watching their sugar.
Key lime pie, cheesecake, carrot cake, and strawberry shortcake cake fill out the menu. Hours run 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday.
4. Chef Flemming’s Bakeshop, Henderson, NV
Downtown Henderson’s Water Street has a small bakery where the pastry case gets the first look and the pies earn the second.
Chef Flemming’s Bakeshop bakes European-style breads and pastries. Cinnamon rolls, cheese Danish, fruit tarts, cannoli, chocolate eclairs, strawberry cream puffs, and whoopie pies are all part of the spread.
The pies and bread pudding are what move this spot onto a grandma-approved list. Service here is the friendly, old-school kind that feels increasingly rare.
The space is snug, with cafe seating for a coffee and slice. Custom cakes are available too, and sugar-free chocolate eclairs show up for anyone skipping sugar.
Plan around the schedule: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday only. Free lot and street parking make a quick visit easy.
5. Rolling In Dough Bakery, Las Vegas, NV
Fifty-plus years of baking is a long run in any town, and even longer in a city that reinvents itself constantly.
Rolling In Dough is a family-owned, European-style patisserie best known for wedding and birthday cakes. Pies hold their own here, though.
Savory pies come with flaky pastry, chunky tender meat, and gravy, which is the kind of supper pie older generations knew well. On the sweet side, a chocolate pecan pie anchors the lineup.
Custom orders are a strength, with intricate designs and reasonable pricing. Pies can be ordered ahead and picked up on schedule.
There is no dine-in, so treat this as a takeout stop. It opens 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday through Saturday, with curbside pickup, delivery, and free on-site parking.
6. Kat’s Scratch Kitchen, Silver Springs, NV
Grandma probably would have trusted an honor-system farmstand. Kat’s Scratch Kitchen runs on that idea in Silver Springs, a rural Lyon County community.
The home-based bakery stocks a self-serve stand with lemon bars, cookies, brownies, mini loaves, cinnamon rolls, and seasonal pies. Banana cream is one of the pies to watch for.
New items rotate in regularly. Limited weekend dessert drops feature seasonal favorites and customer-requested treats, so Saturday is the busiest time to swing by.
Prices start around a dollar, and the stand is listed as open around the clock. Free parking makes it an easy detour off a Northern Nevada drive.
7. Paul Schat’s Bakery, Carson City, NV
Nearly six decades of baking in the state capital gives Paul Schat’s a strong claim to old-school status.
The South Stewart Street bakery is best known for bread, including sourdough, bagels, and loaves sold alongside honey jars. Cookies, cakes, and pies have kept longtime customers loyal for years.
A cafe side serves hearty sandwiches like pastrami, plus lattes, croissants, chocolate croissants, cinnamon rolls, and cannoli. That makes it easy to turn a pie pickup into lunch.
Hours are generous: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday. Saturday mornings get busy, while weekday evenings are calmer.
If a pie run ends up here, a loaf of bread for the table is a smart add.
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