Some of the best pies in Ohio come from plain little buildings on quiet country roads, the kind you might drive past without a second look. Pull in once, though, and the smell of warm crust and cinnamon will have you grabbing a box before you even see the shelves.
Fall is the perfect time to go, when the leaves turn and the bakeries fill up with apple, pumpkin, and fry pies. So clear out your back seat, because these stops are worth a full day of slow driving.
1. Miller’s Bakery, Millersburg, OH
Out past the farms of Holmes County, a gravel lot packed with cars is the only clue you have reached something special. Miller’s Bakery keeps things old-fashioned, with no running water or indoor toilets, and that simple setup is part of the charm.
Inside, the shelves are loaded with breads, rolls, cookies, glazed doughnuts, and pies. The cream cheese tarts and apple fritters have a big following, and the apple turnovers are huge.
Portions run generous, and prices stay friendly on the wallet.
Save room in the car for more than sweets. Jams, spices, dried fruits, pickled vegetables, noodles, handmade candy, and other canned goods line the store too.
Bring cash, since cards are not accepted. Hours run Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 4 PM, and Saturday mornings get busy, so a weekday visit means shorter lines and fuller shelves.
2. Hershberger’s Farm and Bakery, Millersburg, OH
Picture a pie stop where the kids end up feeding goats while you pick out bread. Hershberger’s Farm and Bakery on OH-557 turns a quick sweets run into a couple of relaxed family hours.
The bakery is the star, and its fry pies have earned a real reputation around Amish Country. Handmade donuts, fresh breads, and homemade pies fill the cases, and jars of Amish apple butter make a smart add-on for fall toast.
Beyond the pastry counter, there is a market stocked with seasonal produce, a gift shop with handmade toys and crafts, and a petting zoo that costs about five dollars per person. Buggy rides add a slower taste of local life.
Doors open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Saturdays draw the crowds, so a Monday or Wednesday morning is a calmer choice for browsing.
3. Kauffman’s Country Bakery, Millersburg, OH
Free samples have a sneaky way of turning one loaf into five. At Kauffman’s Country Bakery on US-62, friendly staff hand out tastes that make choosing nearly impossible.
Pie lovers get plenty of options here, with many flavors in both big and smaller sizes, which helps if you want to try several. Amish fry pies are a highlight, and the Amish wonderbread is a soft, classic pick.
Bread fans can hunt down rarer finds like German pumpernickel and marble rye.
Donuts, cookies, pastries, sandwiches, coffee, and ice cream round things out, along with jellies and jams worth stacking in the trunk. A quick check of bags before checkout is a good habit.
Unlike many neighbors, Kauffman’s opens on Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM, making it a handy stop for weekend trips. Weekdays run 7 AM to 4 PM.
4. Amish Door Bakery, Wilmot, OH
Right at the doorstep of Ohio’s Amish Country, the little village of Wilmot makes a great first stop. Amish Door Bakery greets travelers with a counter full of regional favorites.
Apple fritters are the headline act, big and golden, and many call them the best around. Whoopie pies and homemade pies share the spotlight, with fruit options like cherry making an easy fall pick.
Puddings and other grab-and-go treats sit nearby for snacking on the drive.
Shelves also carry Amish peanut butter, jams, jellies, dried foods, and a creamy cheese and meat selection at fair prices. The staff are warm and polite, which makes a long browse feel easy.
Late hours set this bakery apart, since it stays open until 7:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Monday through Thursday hours run 7 AM to 6 PM, with Sundays closed.
5. Der Dutchman, Walnut Creek, OH
Rocking chairs on the porch, a curved wall of windows, and a view across a green Holmes County valley set the mood before you even taste anything. Der Dutchman pairs a family-style restaurant with a separate bakery built for taking treats home.
Fry pies are a crowd favorite, and cream pies carry on a classic Amish tradition. White rolls, carrot cake, and filled donuts also tempt anyone passing the cases.
Hungry before shopping? The breakfast bar serves biscuits and gravy, fried mush, pancakes, bacon, and fresh fruit, while later meals bring chicken pot pie, ham, and fried fish.
Saturdays get very busy, and the bakery shelves can thin out, so arrive early. Hours run 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Thursday and until 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Reservations are not taken, but parking is usually plentiful.
6. Troyer’s Home Pantry, Apple Creek, OH
Early birds, this one is yours. Troyer’s Home Pantry in Apple Creek opens at 6 AM Tuesday through Friday, so you can grab warm cinnamon rolls before most bakeries even unlock the door.
Wayne County’s Amish farm country surrounds the shop, and the baking reflects it. Homemade pies are the main draw, with strawberry pie and strawberry cheesecake standing out.
Maple cinnamon rolls, molasses cookies, donuts, and fresh bread fill out the shelves.
Prices here rank among the lowest in the area, which makes loading up a box of pies feel a little less guilty. Service is kind and helpful, and there is free Wi-Fi if someone in the car needs to check directions.
Saturday hours run 7 AM to 5 PM, and those mornings get the heaviest traffic. Plan around Sunday and Monday closures.
7. Nauvoo Family Market, Middlefield, OH
Northeast Ohio has its own Amish heartland, and Middlefield sits right in the middle of the Geauga County settlement, one of the largest in the world. Nauvoo Family Market is where locals stock up.
Everything in the bakery is made on site. Donuts are the famous item, with cinnamon rolls, apple fritters, and housemade bread close behind.
Part bakery and part general store, the market sells bulk spices and baking supplies, jams, jellies, gravy mixes, candy, freezer items, and even hardware and bikes. A deli counter slices lunch meats and makes fresh sandwiches, perfect for a lunch break between stops.
Hours run 7 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 4 PM on Saturdays. Early in the week tends to be quiet, which gives you room to wander every aisle.
8. S & S Bakery LLC, Middlefield, OH
Blink and you might miss the turn onto Newcomb Road. S & S Bakery is a small shop with a short schedule, open only Thursday through Saturday, which makes each visit feel like a little treat.
Homemade pies share space with cookies, sweet rolls, and savory pepperoni rolls. Bread is where the variety really shines.
Loaves like tomato herb, cranberry walnut, cornbread, wheat, and a fall-ready pumpkin chocolate chip make it hard to leave with just one.
Cakes deserve a look too, including a moist blueberry lemon version. Prices sit on the low end, often under ten dollars per person, and the service is warm.
Hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Thursday and Friday and 8 AM to 3 PM on Saturday. Everything is takeout, so plan to snack in the car on the way home.
9. Cottage Kitchen
Tiny fry pies might be the best road snack ever invented. Cottage Kitchen, tucked into rural Apple Creek in Wayne County, makes them in both bite size and regular size, so you can sample several flavors without a sugar crash.
Whoopie pies and a variety of breads round out the bakery case. Fresh produce and ice cream add a farm-stand feel, and a scoop makes a nice reward after a day of pie shopping.
Keep things simple here, because it is takeout only and meant for a quick visit. Hours run Tuesday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with a shorter Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Sundays and Mondays are closed. Pair this stop with Troyer’s Home Pantry nearby, and your back seat will be full before sunset.
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