The Ultimate Pie Shop Road Trip In Nebraska Is As Charming As It Is Sweet

We'll happily go to great lengths to find the perfect dessert in Nebraska, and that includes hopping in a car and driving for several hours to try some of the best bakeries in the state. If you're game, this little road trip to some of the best pie shops in Nebraska will lead you to six restaurants serving unforgettable, mouthwatering sweet treats. If you approach it like a mission to collect pies and get home with these desserts as quickly as possible, it'll take you just over seven hours of drive time. But we recommend taking it a little slower so you can enjoy the lovely Nebraska scenery along the way too.

Our journey to the best pie shops in Nebraska begins in Newmans Grove and ends in Columbus, making a neat almost-circle. However, you can modify the map to fit your preferred start and end points or visit only one or two shops along the route.

This best pies in Nebraska map will let you rearrange the route.

1. City Cafe - Newman Grove

Let's begin our odyssey of pie shops in Nebraska in Newman Grove. City Cafe draws in hungry patrons across Nebraska for its famous pies. You'll want to eat a slice or two there, but trust us - pick up a whole pie or two to take home because you'll be craving it as soon as you've polished off the last bite. City Cafe is the place for the best pies in the state.

2. Crystal Cafe - South Sioux City

Next, we'll head to South Sioux City which is right on the South Dakota border. Here, you'll find the best pies in Nebraska inside a truck stop, but don't let that put you off. This homey diner serves everything you want to find in a small-town eatery: homestyle food, friendly service, and pie with meringue so high it touches the sky. There are plenty of other varieties, of course, but it's SO satisfying to dig into that mound of fluffy meringue! Visit

Crystal Cafe Truck Stop for more information on one of the best bakeries in NE.

3. Carter & Rye - Omaha

We're going to deviate just a tiny bit from the definition of "pie" used at the other restaurants on this list. Carter & Rye is a delightful takeout-only pie shop serving hand pies in a huge variety of flavors, both savory and sweet. There's a hand pie here for every occasion and every taste. The bakery's tagline - "You're the hot one" - is reflective of the owners' commitment to empowering and improving their community. Hence, another reason why Carter & Rye is one of the best pie shops in Nebraska.

4. Stauffer's Cafe & Pie Shop - Lincoln

No list of bakeries in Nebraska would be complete without the classic Lincoln destination, Stauffer's. It's a down-home, casual kind of place that happens to have a plethora of pies in every variety. If you want to impress your family at the next holiday gathering, bring one of these babies and watch everyone fight for the last piece.

5. The Farmer's Daughter Cafe - Grand Island

This sweet cafe in Grand Island has been a local favorite for years. It's time the secret got out, though: the pies here are beyond mouthwatering and worthy of a visit on their own. This slice of peanut butter chocolate pie looks unbelievable, but resist the urge to lick your screen - it'll only result in disappointment. Don't ask how we know. If you're hungry for more, get the latest details on The Farmer's Daughter Cafe's Facebook page.

6. Picket Fence Cafe - Columbus

For our final stop on this best pies shop in Nebraska road trip, we'll visit the adorable Picket Fence Cafe in Columbus. Come in for a meal and stay for the pie...or just do what we do and come in for a few pies to take home. Fun fact: fruit pies used to be breakfast for hungry ranch hands and farmers - so you don't have to feel bad about eating a few slices of apple pie for breakfast! You're welcome. Take a look at The Picket Fence Cafe's Facebook page for up-to-date info on specials and more.

Will you be embarking on this outrageously tasty pie shops in Nebraska road trip anytime soon? A trip visiting ALL of Nebraska's great pie shops would take forever, so tell us in the comments about your favorite place to get pie in Nebraska.

If you have a hankering for more sweet treats, check out our guide to bakeries and desserts in Nebraska. After getting a sugar rush, how about taking some time to explore Nebraska's stunning landscapes? For ideas of where to go, we suggest referring to AllTrails.