Best Amish Bakeries in Lancaster County

Discover authentic Pennsylvania Dutch bakeries serving traditional shoofly pie, whoopie pies, fresh bread, and time-honored recipes passed down through generations of Amish families.

Traditional Pennsylvania Dutch Baking

Lancaster County's Amish bakeries have been serving authentic Pennsylvania Dutch baked goods for generations. These family-owned establishments use traditional recipes, many dating back to the 1800s, creating the distinctive flavors that have made Lancaster County famous for its baking heritage.

Signature Amish Baked Goods

  • Shoofly Pie: Molasses-based pie, a Pennsylvania Dutch staple
  • Whoopie Pies: Soft chocolate cakes with cream filling
  • Fresh Bread: Daily baked using traditional methods
  • Cinnamon Buns: Hand-rolled with real butter and cinnamon
  • Potato Rolls: Soft dinner rolls made with real potatoes
  • Apple Butter: Slow-cooked traditional spreads
  • Pies & Pastries: Seasonal fruit pies and Danish
  • Cookies: Sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, and more

Fun Fact

Shoofly pie got its name because the sweet molasses attracted flies that had to be "shooed" away!

Featured Amish Bakeries

Achenbach's Pastries

Historic Amish-Owned

Traditional bakery featuring authentic Pennsylvania Dutch baked goods and pastries

375 E Main St., Leola, PA 17540
717-656-6671
Tue–Sat 6 am – 6 pm
Baking since 1955

Lapp Valley Farm Creamery & Cafe

Amish-Owned

Working dairy farm with on-site creamery, cafe and ice cream shop featuring farm-fresh products

244 Mentzer Rd., New Holland, PA 17557
717-354-7988
Mon–Sat 7 am – 8 pm
Baking since 2005

Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop

Historic Amish-Owned

Famous bakery known for #1 rated shoofly pies for 10 years, whoopie pies, cinnamon buns, and fresh breads

2715 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-768-1501
Mon–Sat 6 am – 5:30 pm (Closed Sundays)
Baking since 1960

Dutch Haven

Historic

America's best shoofly pie featured by TIME Magazine, Lancaster County's largest Amish souvenir store with 10,000+ items

2857 Lincoln Hwy E, Ronks, PA 17572
717-687-0111
Daily 9 am – 6 pm
Baking since 1946

What to Try at Amish Bakeries

  • Early Morning Visit: Fresh bread and pastries come out of the oven early
  • Shoofly Pie: A must-try Pennsylvania Dutch tradition
  • Seasonal Specialties: Apple butter in fall, fresh fruit pies in summer
  • Take Home Items: Jams, jellies, and preserves for later

Visiting Tips

  • Cash Preferred: Many bakeries prefer cash payments
  • Closed Sundays: Most Amish businesses observe Sunday closure
  • Early Birds Win: Popular items sell out by afternoon
  • Seasonal Hours: Some bakeries have different winter schedules