Since 1972, Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop has been a family-owned Lancaster County bakery making homemade breads, pies and other baked goods fresh daily. Current owners Calvin and Janell Groff are preserving recipes passed down through the generations, including the shop’s shoo-fly pie, voted No. 1 for 10 consecutive years. Set in the heart of Amish country, the bake shop also serves as a family destination with locally made crafts, a petting zoo and outdoor play areas.
The Original Pie ShoppeOpened in Laughlintown in 1947 by Navy cook Melvin Columbus and his mother, Mildred, The Original Pie Shoppe remains a full-line bakery and deli in its original bakery. Its homemade cinnamon rolls still follow Melvin’s battleship-era recipe, alongside the pies and other baked goods that have defined the shop for 79 years. The family business also takes its offerings to fairs and festivals throughout the year.LAUGHLINTOWN, PA
Kauffman's Country BakerySince brothers Steve and Richard Kauffman opened its doors in 1992, Kauffman’s Country Bakery has grown from one mixer and an oven into a 20-to-25-person bakery making homemade goods in Ohio’s Amish Country. Amish women make the baked goods, with family recipes still shaping specialties such as German Stollen Bread, which the bakery now produces year-round. Its Millersburg shop also combines a café with Amish bulk foods and country souvenirs, making it a regular stop for locals and visitors alike.MILLERSBURG, OH
Pies Galore & MoreOpened by Donna Alexander in 2012 as a tribute to her mother, Jean Groff, Pies Galore & More is a Mount Joy bakery making more than 65 varieties of handmade pies and other baked goods from scratch. Alexander built it as a nostalgic community gathering place, while also supplying restaurants, stores, caterers and special events with made-to-order treats. Local fruit and other ingredients are used when available, adding a distinctly Lancaster County touch to its old-fashioned baking.MANHEIM, PA
Central Manor Bakery & GrilleIn Lancaster County, Central Manor Bakery & Grille brings a from-scratch bakery together with a casual grille, serving daily-made baked goods alongside homestyle breakfast and lunch. Its bakery is especially rooted in Pennsylvania favorites, including signature whoopie pies, flaky pies, and custom cakes made to order. The menu also features homemade soups and rotating weekly comfort-food specials.LANCASTER, PA