Sugar cream pie has been an Indiana favorite for generations, and in 2009 it earned the title of the state’s official pie. It is simple on paper, just cream, sugar, and a little vanilla, but the best versions taste like a slice of home.
Across Indiana, bakeries, diners, and restaurants keep this creamy classic alive with recipes handed down over the years. Here are seven spots where you can taste the pie that put Indiana on the dessert map.
1. Wick’s Pies, Winchester, Indiana
If any single name is tied to Indiana sugar cream pie, it belongs to Wick’s Pies in Winchester. The company has been baking pies since 1944 and is often credited with making sugar cream pie famous well beyond state lines.
Wick’s produces its pies in large numbers and ships them to grocery stores and restaurants across the region. Their sugar cream pie has a smooth, creamy filling and a lightly browned top that fans recognize on sight.
You can visit the factory area and pick up pies fresh, which makes it a fun stop for anyone driving through eastern Indiana. The Wick’s Cafe next door serves slices along with other classic diner fare.
For a pie with real history behind it, this is the place that helped turn a homemade treat into a statewide tradition.
2. Mrs. Wick’s Restaurant, Winchester, Indiana
Right in the same town as the famous pie factory, Mrs. Wick’s Restaurant gives you a sit-down way to enjoy the family’s signature dessert. It is connected to the Wick’s Pies name, so the sugar cream pie here comes straight from the source.
The restaurant serves a full menu of comfort food, including sandwiches, plate dinners, and breakfast options. That means you can make a whole meal out of your visit instead of just grabbing dessert.
Ordering the sugar cream pie by the slice lets you taste the state’s official pie in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Many visitors pair a slice with coffee before heading back on the road.
I like this stop because it turns a pie run into a proper meal, and you still leave with the option to buy a whole pie to take home.
3. Gray Brothers Cafeteria, Mooresville, Indiana
Since 1944, Gray Brothers Cafeteria in Mooresville has served heaping plates of home-style food along a long cafeteria line. It is one of central Indiana’s best known family dining spots.
The dessert section is a big part of the draw, and sugar cream pie sits proudly among a wide selection of pies and cakes. The filling is smooth and creamy, made in the classic Indiana style.
Because it is cafeteria service, you can see the pie before you choose it, and the line moves quickly even on busy days. Fried chicken and roast beef are among the popular mains that pair well with a slice for dessert.
This is the kind of place I would visit when I want a full comfort-food spread and the official state pie waiting at the end of the line.
4. Nick’s Kitchen, Huntington, Indiana
Opened in 1908, Nick’s Kitchen in Huntington is one of the oldest restaurants in Indiana and a genuine piece of local history. It is well known as the birthplace of the breaded tenderloin sandwich.
Beyond that famous sandwich, the diner is also a reliable spot for sugar cream pie made in the traditional way. The creamy filling and simple crust make it a fitting dessert after a hearty lunch.
The vintage setting adds to the appeal, with a small-town main street feel that has drawn visitors for over a century. Politicians and travelers alike have made stops here over the years.
For history lovers who also like dessert, this combination of an old-school diner and a slice of the state pie is hard to beat.
5. Long’s Bakery, Indianapolis, Indiana
Long’s Bakery has been an Indianapolis institution since 1955, best known for its famous yeast donuts that draw long lines on busy mornings. What many people do not realize is that it also bakes classic pies.
The bakery keeps things simple, focusing on made-from-scratch treats sold quickly while fresh. Sugar cream pie fits right in with that old-fashioned, no-frills approach.
Cash is the way to go here, since the shop has long operated on a cash-only basis. Getting there early is smart because popular items can sell out.
I would save this one for a morning stop when you want donuts for now and a pie to carry home for later. It captures the everyday, neighborhood-bakery spirit that keeps Indiana sweets alive.
6. Mother Bear’s Pizza, Bloomington, Indiana
A pizza joint might not be the first place you think of for the state pie, but Mother Bear’s Pizza in Bloomington has been a college-town favorite since 1973. It is a longtime hangout near Indiana University.
Alongside its well-loved pizzas, the restaurant offers dessert options that fit the local comfort-food theme. A slice of sugar cream pie makes an easy finish to a casual meal.
The relaxed, student-friendly setting keeps prices approachable and the vibe fun. Families, students, and visitors all mix in the dining room.
What makes this stop different is the mash-up of a classic pizza place and a nod to Indiana’s official dessert. It is a reminder that sugar cream pie shows up in more places than you might expect.
7. The Village Inn Restaurant, Middlebury, Indiana
Set in the heart of northern Indiana Amish country, The Village Inn Restaurant in Middlebury leans into homemade, from-scratch cooking. It is a popular stop for travelers exploring the Shipshewana and Middlebury area.
Pie is a serious matter here, and the bakery turns out a rotating lineup of homemade varieties. Sugar cream pie is part of that classic, old-fashioned selection.
The restaurant serves hearty breakfasts and comfort dinners that reflect the region’s country cooking roots. Portions are generous, so save room before you order dessert.
For a road trip through Amish country, this stop pairs a scenic drive with a slice of pie made in the traditional style. It rounds out a list that shows just how far the state pie reaches across Indiana.
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