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Some of the best baked goods in Ohio come from places with gravel lots, hand-lettered signs, and no fancy marketing at all. Amish Country stretches from Holmes and Wayne counties up to Geauga and Trumbull, and the bakeries along those back roads turn out apple fritters, fry pies, cream sticks, and giant donuts that people happily drive hours to buy.
This list covers eight of them, from a no-frills farm bakery on a township road to an old general store famous for its fry pies. You will find hours, specialties, and a few planning tips for each one.
Most close on Sundays and get busy on Saturday mornings, so a weekday trip can be the smart move. Grab a cooler, bring an empty back seat, and plan a fall drive that ends with a box of something sweet.
1. Miller’s Bakery, Millersburg, OH
Out on Township Highway 356, far from any main drag, sits a bakery that keeps its parking lot full anyway. That alone tells you plenty.
Miller’s Bakery is a true Amish-run operation, and the cases are stocked with homemade donuts, fruit-filled tarts, bread, rolls, pies, and oversized cookies. The apple fritters and cheese tarts are the items people tend to plan the whole trip around.
Shelves of take-home goods fill out the rest of the room. Expect jams, noodles, spices, dried fruits, and pickled vegetables, all at prices that feel fair for the size of what you get.
This is a grab-and-go stop with takeout only, so plan to eat your fritter in the car or save it for later. Coffee is available to pair with it.
Hours run Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it is closed Sundays. Saturday mornings are the busiest, while Monday and Wednesday tend to be calmer.
2. Hershberger’s Farm and Bakery, Millersburg, OH
Families with kids who get restless after one bakery stop should circle this one. Hershberger’s pairs a full bakery with a farm market, a gift shop, and a petting zoo.
The bakery side covers handmade donuts, pies, and fresh breads. Next door in the market you will find seasonal produce, cheeses, canned goods, and jellies, including sugar-free options.
The petting zoo costs $5 per person, and buggy rides are part of the farm experience too. The gift shop carries handmade toys, which can make the visit stretch into a couple of easy hours.
It sits on State Route 557 near Berlin, so it fits neatly into a day of exploring Holmes County. Restrooms and free parking are on site.
Hershberger’s is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Sundays. Saturdays fill up fast, so a Monday or Wednesday morning is usually more relaxed.
3. Kauffman’s Country Bakery, Millersburg, OH
Fry pies are a bit of an Amish Country scavenger hunt, and Kauffman’s Country Bakery is a reliable place to find them. Some shoppers say it is the only bakery where they turned them up during their trip.
The lineup goes well beyond that. Kauffman’s bakes donuts, cookies, cream sticks, and traditional breads, including the soft white loaf often called Amish wonderbread.
Free samples are a regular part of the visit, which makes choosing a little easier. Jams and jellies are popular take-home picks for folks driving in from a distance.
One practical perk sets it apart from the others here: it opens on Sundays. Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Find it on US-62 with a free parking lot and restrooms. Sunday is typically the quietest day, a nice bonus for weekend planners.
4. Amish Country Donuts & Cafe, Sugarcreek, OH
Donuts the size of a small plate are the calling card here. Amish Country Donuts & Cafe is known for its large sourdough donuts, and they are big enough to share, at least in theory.
Unlike most stops on this list, this one is a sit-down cafe with a fireplace, free Wi-Fi, and seating for families or groups. It also offers a drive-through for anyone in a hurry.
The menu stretches past pastries into breakfast and lunch. Think blueberry scones, cinnamon rolls, a cheddar bacon biscuit with jam, a Bandera breakfast wrap, grilled cheese, and a coffee and donut milkshake.
House-made syrups dress up the coffee drinks. Kids get their own menu, and high chairs are available.
It is on Dover Road NE in Sugarcreek, open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arrive early on Saturdays, and note that it is closed Sundays.
5. Troyer’s Home Pantry, Apple Creek, OH
Pie people, this is your stop. Troyer’s Home Pantry in the Wayne County village of Apple Creek focuses on homemade pies and cinnamon rolls.
The fruit pies are generously filled, with fresh strawberry pie and apple crumble among the standouts. Cream sticks and cheesecake round out the sweeter side of the counter.
An early start makes this one easy to work into a morning drive. Troyer’s opens at 6 a.m.
Tuesday through Friday and stays open until 6 p.m., with Saturday hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It is closed both Sunday and Monday, so check the calendar before heading out. Free parking, restrooms, and free Wi-Fi are available.
Apple Creek sits just north of the Holmes County crowds, which gives it a calmer pace. Saturday is still the busiest day, so weekday pie runs usually mean shorter lines.
6. Amish Door Bakery, Wilmot, OH
Ask a group of Amish Country regulars where to get an apple fritter, and the Amish Door Bakery comes up a lot. Many make a point of grabbing a box of four before heading home.
The bakery is part of the Amish Door complex in Wilmot, about 15 minutes from Berlin. It is a handy detour off US-62 for anyone exploring the eastern edge of Holmes County area.
Beyond fritters, the cases hold whoopie pies, homemade pies, and other Amish Country favorites. Coffee is available, and prices start low enough to grab a single treat for around a dollar or two.
Late hours make this stop stand out. It is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday until 7:30 p.m., which helps when your day of shopping runs long.
It is closed Sundays. A free parking lot sits right out front.
7. Nauvoo Family Market, Middlefield, OH
Northeast Ohio has its own Amish Country, and Geauga County is the heart of it. Nauvoo Family Market gives Cleveland-area drivers a closer option than Holmes County.
This is a full Amish grocery store with an in-house bakery. Everything in the bakery case is made right there, and the freshly made donuts are the item regulars rave about most.
The rest of the store is just as useful. Bulk spices, bulk foods, and a deli with lunch meats make it easy to stock the pantry while you are at it.
Nauvoo Road runs through quiet farmland outside Middlefield, so the drive in is part of the appeal. On-site parking and restrooms are available.
Hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sundays. Weekdays are usually the least crowded.
8. End of the Commons General Store, Mesopotamia, OH
Penny-candy nostalgia and Amish baking share the same roof at End of the Commons General Store. It is the kind of old-fashioned shop that makes the whole family slow down.
The signature item is the fry pie, and it has a loyal following. Shelves also carry a wide variety of Amish baked goods, bulk foods, and rows of nostalgic candy.
Mesopotamia is a small rural settlement in Trumbull County, surrounded by horse-and-buggy country. State Route 534 brings you right to the door, with free street parking nearby.
Early birds will appreciate the weekday hours. The store opens at 5:30 a.m.
Monday through Friday and stays open until 8:30 p.m., with Saturday hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
It is closed Sundays, and Saturday afternoon is the busiest time. Pair it with a stop at Nauvoo Family Market for a full Northeast Ohio bakery loop.
Eight stops, one simple goal: come home with a box of something homemade. Whether you start in Holmes County or Geauga County, these bakeries make a fall back-road drive feel well spent.
