The Colorado Amish Country Bakery With Cinnamon Rolls As Big As Your Head

Worth the Drive Bakery in Monte Vista, Colorado, offers delicious homemade baked goods and is a hidden gem in Amish country.

Do you want to know the best part of waking up? No, it isn’t generic coffee in your cup (though that jingle is pretty darn catchy), but rather, a delicious, size-of-your-head cinnamon roll! Where does one go to get this homemade morning-time fuel? One of the many amazing bakeries in Colorado, of course! But not just any bakery; we recommend visiting this charming Colorado Amish bakery that's in the middle of Amish country. Tucked away in quiet Monte Vista, CO, you'll find the adorably-named Worth the Drive Bakery, and trust us: It really is worth the drive.

Let's take a peek at the aptly-named Worth the Drive Bakery menu.

Worth the Drive Bakery is just that - a small yet mighty Amish market in Colorado that certainly lives up to its name via its made-from-scratch goodies.

Housed inside the most unassuming of buildings, Worth the Drive Bakery has some of the best baked goods you will ever taste, including with hot donuts, fresh hand pies, and various sweet bread.

I don't know if we even need to mention that they sell their to-die-for cinnamon rolls by the PAN?!

If you're trying to lose weight, you may want to skip that one!

There is more to love than just sweets and treats, as Worth the Drive Bakery also has homemade bread and other savory items.

While you're there, check out the selection of day-old bread and pastries, many of which are generously marked down!

In addition to all of the above, Worth the Drive Bakery offers homemade jams, pickled vegetables, sundries, and other grocery items.

Worth the Drive Bakery is open on select days during the week. Make sure to call prior to your visit to ensure the bakery is open.

For more information, please call (719) 852-0967.

The old-fashioned Worth the Drive Bakery doesn't have a website or Facebook page, making it one of the state's most delicious hidden gems. Have you ever been to this Amish market in Colorado? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Is this Amish bakery a bit too far in the country for you to visit in one day? Don’t let distance keep you from the bakeshop’s famous cinnamon rolls! Instead, check out the Vrbo properties near Monte Vista, CO. You’ll find an array of accommodations, so you can turn your day trip into an overnight adventure.

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