Indiana takes pie seriously, and sugar cream pie is the official state pie, so a slice of something creamy counts as local culture around here. This list covers eight shops across the state that fill their cases with cream pies on a regular schedule, from sugar cream and coconut cream to peanut butter, chocolate, and red raspberry.
Some are small-town diners that open at dawn, some sit in the middle of Amish country, and a few are tiny carryout counters where pies go home in boxes by the stack. Save this one for your next road trip, check the hours before you go, because several of these spots close early or only open a few days a week.
1. Mrs. Wick’s Restaurant & Pie Shop, Winchester, IN
Thirty-six varieties of pie a day is a lot of pie for one small town. The Wick’s pie operation in Winchester dates back to 1944, and the restaurant on North Cherry Street is where you can sit down and actually eat a slice instead of just buying a boxed one.
Sugar cream is the headliner here, and it makes sense. Indiana named sugar cream its official state pie, and this is one of the places most closely tied to it.
The filling is thick and rich without tipping into overly sweet territory. If you want to branch out, the case also carries chocolate peanut butter, butterscotch, chocolate cream, and strawberry rhubarb.
It is also a real diner, not just a bakery with a few tables. Breakfast brings biscuits and gravy, and lunch covers breaded tenderloin, grilled cheese, and cheeseburgers, with chicken pot pie on the menu for anyone who wants their pie savory first.
Plan your timing, since hours are early and short. The restaurant opens at 6 a.m.
Tuesday through Saturday, closes at 5 p.m. on weekdays and 2 p.m. on Saturday, and stays closed Sunday and Monday.
Saturday mornings get busy. There is usually plenty of free parking, and kids’ menus and high chairs make it an easy family stop.
2. My Sugar Pie, Zionsville, IN
Glass pie pans are a small detail that says a lot. At My Sugar Pie, the pies are made by hand in small batches and baked in real glass pans, the way plenty of Hoosier grandmothers did it at home.
The shop sits on East Pine Street in the heart of historic downtown Zionsville, which makes it an easy add-on to a stroll through the village. The menu splits between fruit classics and cream pies, with a flaky crust tying everything together.
For cream pie fans, the lineup is strong. Sugar cream is the obvious pick, but peanut butter cream and coconut cream have their own loyal following.
I would also save room for the cherry with Dutch crumb or the strawberry rhubarb. Both show up again and again as favorites.
Planning a party? The shop handles pies for weddings and birthdays, and delivery is available along with curbside and in-store pickup.
Hours run Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free street parking and a free lot nearby keep a quick pie run simple.
3. Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery, Shipshewana, IN
Pecan crunch cream pie. If that name alone does not get your attention, the rest of the Blue Gate bakery case probably will.
This family-owned country kitchen sits on North Van Buren Street in Shipshewana, right in the middle of northern Indiana’s Amish country and next to an Amish crafts marketplace. It pulls double duty as a full restaurant and a busy bakery.
Cream pie options include raspberry cream, coconut cream, and warm sugar pie, alongside fruit pies like blueberry and a classic lemon meringue. The bakery also turns out cinnamon rolls, zucchini bread, cookies, donuts, and German chocolate cake.
The dining room leans hearty. Think homestyle fried chicken, meatloaf, pot roast, turkey dinners, and a salad bar, with around 10 kinds of pie available to finish things off.
A heads-up for weekend travelers: there is usually a wait, and Saturday afternoon into evening is the busiest stretch. Monday mornings are the quietest.
The restaurant opens at 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and at 7 a.m. on Saturday, and it is closed Sunday.
If the dining room line is long, the bakery counter is a smart shortcut to a slice for the road.
4. Essenhaus Bakery, Middlebury, IN
Peanut butter pie is the calling card at this Amish country bakery along US-20 in Middlebury. It is the item people mention first, and it earns the reputation.
Right behind it is the red raspberry cream pie, a fruity, creamy slice that stands apart from the usual chocolate and coconut crowd. Pumpkin by the slice and a fresh peach pie round out a case that holds plenty of choices.
The bakery goes well beyond pie, too. Shelves carry freshly baked breads, oversized donuts, whoopie pies, and buttermilk sugar cookies, plus bags of Amish egg noodles to take home.
There is a lounge area with a fireplace where you can sit with coffee and a slice. It is a relaxed spot to linger for a few minutes, work on the morning Wordle, and decide whether you need a second piece.
Early risers will like the hours. The bakery opens at 6:30 a.m. and stays open until 8 p.m.
Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.
Saturday afternoons get crowded, so mornings early in the week are the calmer choice. Curbside pickup and a free lot make it easy even when you are in a hurry.
5. Dan’s Pies, North Webster, IN
Every pie leaves Dan’s with a ribbon tied around it and a card listing the ingredients. It is a thoughtful touch, and it makes these pies an easy gift to hand over at a family dinner.
The shop sits on East Backwater Road in North Webster, in the lake country of northern Indiana. Inside, the selection is big, with seasonal fruit pies, cream pies, and holiday pies, including a few flavors you may never have seen before.
Some pies use locally sourced ingredients. That seasonal approach means the lineup shifts through the year, so a return visit may turn up something new.
Pie is the focus, but it is not the whole story. The bakery also sells cheesecake, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, and ice cream sandwiches.
Timing matters here more than anywhere else on this list. Dan’s is open only Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., so this is a weekend-leaning stop.
It is strictly carryout, with no dining room and no public restroom. I would plan it as the last stop before heading home, with a pie box buckled safely in the back seat.
6. Pots & Pans Pie Co., Indianapolis, IN
Indiana’s state pie gets a caramelized twist on North College Avenue. The Sugar Creme Brulee Pie at Pots & Pans takes classic sugar cream and gives it a crackly brulee finish.
That creative streak runs through the whole menu. You might find an Oatmeal Cream Pie, a S’Mores Pie, apple crumble, and seasonal fruit pies like rhubarb, all made by hand in Indianapolis.
The crust gets special attention, with a thick, flaky edge on both the sweet and savory pies. Speaking of savory, the pot pies are a big part of the business, including a Thai chicken curry version.
Take and bake savory pies are handy for a weeknight dinner. The 6-inch sweet pies work well for small gatherings like showers, and the shortbread chocolate chip cookie is a solid add-on at the counter.
Unlike most shops here, Pots & Pans is open seven days a week. Hours run 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
There is no dine-in seating, so think carryout, curbside, or delivery. Wednesday afternoons and evenings tend to be the busiest window.
7. Auntie Em’s Farm Fresh Pies, Centerville, IN
Coffee and pie might be the most classic pairing in the Midwest, and Auntie Em’s builds its whole shop around it. This Christian-owned pie and coffee shop sits on East Main Street in Centerville, just off the old National Road corridor in eastern Indiana.
Everything is homemade, right down to the crust. That matters on cream pies, where a soggy store-bought shell can sink the whole slice.
Chocolate cream and peanut butter pie are the cream-style standouts. The case also rotates through flavors like chocolate chess, raspberry, blackberry, and gingerbread, and a pumpkin roll sometimes joins the lineup.
Prices are friendly, with most visits landing in the $1 to $10 range. Lattes and a solid tea selection make it a good morning stop as much as an afternoon treat.
If the weather cooperates, there is a nice park behind the buildings across the street. It is a pleasant place to sit with your slice and coffee.
Go early. The shop opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 2 p.m. on weekdays, runs only 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, and is closed Sunday.
Reservations are not taken, so just walk in.
8. Moore’s Pie Shop, Kokomo, IN
Small pies are a big deal at Moore’s. The Kokomo shop bakes 6-inch minis alongside full-size pies, which means you can try a key lime and a chocolate cream without committing to two whole desserts.
Moore’s has long been a Kokomo hometown favorite, and it also works as a wholesaler, so its pies travel beyond Elm Street. The shop has run a stand at the Carmel Farmers Market, where the peach and cherry pies draw attention.
Cream and custard fans have options, from key lime with a crunchy crust to chocolate cream and classic sugar cream. On the fruit side, blueberry and cherry come loaded with a generous amount of filling.
Newer owners have kept the homemade approach going. Prices stay reasonable for scratch-made goods, and cookies are available too.
Do not skip the freezer case if you see it. Take and bake chicken pot pies come in the mini size, with good-sized chunks of chicken, potatoes, and a thick gravy.
Moore’s is carryout only, with curbside pickup available. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., so Saturday shoppers should arrive early.
From a Winchester diner to a Kokomo pie counter, these eight shops show just how many ways Indiana does cream pie. Pick a region, check the hours, and bring a cooler for the ride home.
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