11 Places In Pennsylvania Where You Can Get The Most Mouth Watering Pie
Oh my, pie! Pennsylvania is no stranger to delicious desserts, and there’s no denying how excellent our bakeries are. If you are in need of a sweet treat, here are 11 places where you’ll find the best pie in Pennsylvania.
(Note: we saved our favorite Whoopie Pies for a whole other list…they deserve their own moment in the spotlight.)
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You’ll find some delicious down-home cooking at Bingham’s…but we’re big fans of the dessert. The Raspberry Pie is particularly excellent, but when President Obama visited Bingham’s in 2013, he went straight for the Coconut Cream Pie.
Just as the name implies: the Shoo-Fly Pie is the star here (but the root beer is pretty excellent as well). Skip the touristy shop and stick to the bakery; this is one pie you don’t want to miss.
Sure, they are famous for their unbelievably delicious doughnuts, but this old-school Amish bakery at Reading Terminal excels in just about everything they make. If you can tear your eyes away from the dozens of doughnuts, you really must try the pie. Shoofly Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Fruit Pies…they’ve got you covered.
This shop makes it very clear what their specialty is: PIE! They don’t sell by-the-slice, but they have perfectly sized mini pies for almost of their delicious flavors.
Visit them at 1775 N Highland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA. To learn more, visit the official website for The Pie Place.
You can find just about anything at the Lancaster Central Market – the oldest farmers market in the country – including some excellent Amish Shoo-fly pie.
Lancaster Central Market is located at 23 N Market St. Lancaster, PA. Visit the website for Lancaster Central Market to learn more about the best pie in Pennsylvania.
The Banana Cream Pie from Eleven is about to become your new favorite dessert. Eleven is a pretty fancy spot, so you may want to save this one for a special occasion…or just drop by for dessert.
Have you heard of a “Pumapple Cake”? Listen up, because you need to know about this fantastic Frankenstein dessert: one slice of pumpkin pie baked into a layer of chocolate cake, one slice of apple pie baked into a layer of yellow cake and covered in frosting. We know it’s not your traditional pie…but it’s delicious.
This delicious pie shop will ship their tasty treats across the country, so if you want to send a former Pennsylvanian friend a nostalgic, delicious pie (or if you just want to brag to your out-of-state friends, McClure’s is the place to go.
These guys don’t just stick with dessert – their savory pies are just as delicious (try the Chicken Pot Pie)! Their Triple Berry Pie is fantastic, as is just about every flavor here. Yum!
You may have seen their food truck around, but their storefront is located at 132 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA. Visit the website for Nomadic Pies to learn more.
Aside from these tasty spots, you can find delicious pies driving along nearly any road through Amish country – the farm stands are incredible!
Did you think makes the best pie in Pennsylvania? Do you have a shop that we must try next? Tell us about it in the comments! And if you’re hungry for more sweet treats, visit this chocolate cafe in Pennsylvania.
Address: 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Address: 1775 N Highland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15241, USA
Address: 23 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
Address: 1150 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
Address: 542 Gibbons Rd, Bird in Hand, PA 17505, USA
Address: 13 Broad St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, USA
Address: 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Address: 18 Newport Pike, Gap, PA 17527, USA
Address: 132 W State St, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA
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September 22, 2020
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What are the best places to get desserts in Pennsylvania?
Sweet tooth acting up again? Thankfully, there are so many delicious desserts in Pennsylvania that will curb those sugar cravings. For a truly decadent experience, visit Cafe Chocolate in Lititz. This eatery is, hands down, one of the best places to get chocolate in Pennsylvania. From decadent chocolate beverages to delicious truffles, this place does it all. Still haven’t satisfied your chocolate cravings? Then head over to Sweetlane Chocolate in Vandergrift. This destination is vibrant, whimsical, and thoroughly fun. Whether you indulge in chocolate covered strawberries, tasty truffles, or an ice cream float, you’re certain to feel the joy at this charming chocolate shop.
What are the best bakeries in Pennsylvania?
When the need for a tasty, sugary donut sets in, you must head over to Mamie’s Cafe and Bakery in Martinsburg. Believe us, this little shop is one of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. Where else can you get a donut with maple bacon glaze? These creative concoctions will ignite your imagination. If you need more mouthwatering sweets in your life, visit Dessert Crazy in Philadelphia. Can’t have gluten? Never fear! This beloved bakery specializes in low carb and gluten free treats, and each bite is full of wonderful flavor.
What are the best places to get ice cream in Pennsylvania?
We all scream for ice cream! If it’s a delicious frozen treat you’re after, visit Franklin Fountain in Philadelphia. This retro destination is one of the best places to get ice cream in Pennsylvania. It’s so good, in fact, we included it as our first stop on the Pennsylvania ice cream road trip! Gas up the tank and embark on this journey for even more delicious goodies. Your sweet tooth will thank you.
Meg Archer is a Portland, Oregon-based Editor & Social Media Manager with degrees in English/Creative Writing from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo and Social Psychology from Portland State University. She has held positions in writing, editing, and media-related fields for over 10 years, including serving as the Editor-in-Chief for Cal Poly’s literary journal Byzantium and copywriting for advertising/marketing agencies before joining Only In You State team in 2015. When she’s not writing or out exploring the West Coast, Meg enjoys working on visual media projects, speaking as a mental health advocate, and can always be found in the front row at Portland Timbers matches.
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