The Ultimate Pie Shop Road Trip In Kentucky Is As Charming As It Is Sweet
By Sarah McCosham|Published June 22, 2022
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Sarah McCosham
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There are two types of people in the world: cake people and pie people. And while we have nothing against cake, we’re #TeamPie, all the way! Because this is the Bluegrass State, after all, a place of Southern cuisine and culture, home of the world-famous Derby Pie and Bourbon Pie, as well as the best rhubarb and fried pies this side of the Mississippi! And don’t even get us started on our Banana Pudding, which is an honorary member of the Kentucky Pie Club. Are you hungry for pie yet? If not, let the following road trip stoke your appetite. We’re taking y’all on the Ultimate Pie Shop Road Trip in Kentucky, and all you need to bring is a big appetite.
Pie, pie, pie! Our Ultimate Pie Shop Road Trip in Kentucky is easily the sweetest trip you'll ever take; and, clocking in at under 200 miles and just over three hours, you can easily conquer this epic foodie feat in a day.
A Louisville favorite, Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen does exactly what its name suggests: make amazing ice cream and pies. But we're not talking basic ice cream and pies; these are next-level, ah-mazing ice cream and pies. Especially the pies. This Louisville favorite makes over 100 desserts, with pie offerings ranging from Blueberry to Caramel Dutch, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Missy's is a Lexington institution known for its variety of classic, comforting pies. From cherry and coconut cream to the iconic "Mayday Pie," inside the doors of Missy's at 502 East High Street in Lexington, Kentucky, pie heaven awaits!
3. Magee's - Lexington
Magee's Baking Co, 726 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40502, USA
If you're looking for the best transparent pie in Kentucky, there's only one option: Magee's. Made from a batter of butter, sugar, cream, and vanilla that’s poured into a simple pie crust, transparent pie truly is the sum of its parts, and no one does this Bluegrass specialty like Magee's!
4. Mammy's Kitchen & Bar - Bardstown
Mammy's Kitchen & Bar, 116 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004, USA
In the heart of beautiful Bardstown, Kentucky, Mammy’s Kitchen & Bar is a family owned and operated restaurant that offers authentic Southern hospitality and the best country cookin' around, including a bakery case full of made-with-love, decadent, and dreamy pies. The cream pies from Mammy's Kitchen are out of this world!
5. Plehn's Bakery
Plehn's Bakery, 3940 Shelbyville Rd, St Matthews, KY 40207, USA
A longstanding family owned and operated bakery in the Bluegrass, Plehn's has been dishing up the best pastries, cakes, and pies for over 100 years! The seasonal pies are top sellers, from cool, from-scratch meringue pies in the summer to spicy-sweet pumpkin pies come fall!
What’s your favorite pie spot in Kentucky? Was it featured in the above pie shop road trip? If not, please share it with us in the comments below… we’re always looking to explore new-to-us bakeries in the Bluegrass!
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