{"id":283,"date":"2023-08-07T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/?p=283"},"modified":"2025-06-06T15:44:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T19:44:14","slug":"shipshewanas-best-amish-bakery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/07\/shipshewanas-best-amish-bakery\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipshewana Bakery &#8211; The Blue Gate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:21px;letter-spacing:px\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluegatebakery.com\/\">Blue Gate Bakery<\/a> (located inside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/shipshewana\/blue-gate-restaurant\/\">Blue Gate Restaurant<\/a>) is one of the top bakeries in our little town of Shipshewana. Come check out our freshly baked goods and see what makes our bakery different than the rest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog-1-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog-1-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog-1-1536x1155.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog-1.jpg 1915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li class=\"has-larger-font-size\"><strong>Pies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:21px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluegatebakery.com\/\" title=\"The Blue Gate Bakery\">The Blue Gate Bakery<\/a> in Shipshewana is known for its mouthwatering selection of pies\u2014Offering around 20 delicious year-round favorites and about 6 rotating seasonal varieties. All pies are homemade right in the bakery and are available by the slice or as a whole pie to take home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:21px\"><strong>Year-Round Pie Favorites:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Chocolate Cream <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lemon Meringue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pecan Pie <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old-Fashioned Sugar Cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peanut Butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red Raspberry Cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butterscotch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chocolate Peanut Butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seasonal Pie Favorites:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Strawberry Rhubarb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh Blueberry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rhubarb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh Strawberry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pumpkin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keylime <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog2-2-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog2-2-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog2-2-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog2-2-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog2-2-1536x1155.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog2-2.jpg 1915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-larger-font-size\"><strong>2. Cookies and Bars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:21px\">Our Amish bakery is home to a wide variety of freshly baked cookies and dessert bars, all made with that signature homemade goodness you\u2019d expect from traditional Amish recipes. From classic chocolate chip cookies to rich carrot cake bars, there\u2019s a sweet treat for every craving. And if you\u2019re a fan of brownies, you won\u2019t want to miss ours\u2014they\u2019re fudgy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog3-1-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog3-1-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog3-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog3-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog3-1-1536x1155.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog3-1.jpg 1915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-larger-font-size\"><strong>3. Breads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:21px\">We have an assortment of breads and sweet breads that are perfect for a meal or a snack. A few of the sweet breads are apple, banana, blueberry, chocolate, cinnamon, Dutch apple, pecan, pumpkin, and more! We also have classic breads such as wheat, white, and sourdough, all baked in house. These breads pair perfectly with the spreads in the bakery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog4-1-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog4-1-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog4-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog4-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog4-1-1536x1155.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog4-1.jpg 1915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-larger-font-size\">4. Amish Peanut Butter &amp; Apple Butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:21px\">Our bakery is famous for our made-in-house Amish Peanut Butter. We often get asked if we sell the Amish Peanut Butter that we serve in our dining rooms, and yes, it is sold right here in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluegatebakery.com\/\">Blue Gate Bakery<\/a>! Plus nothing says comfort like Blue Gate\u2019s famous apple butter. Grab a jar and taste the tradition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog5-1-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog5-1-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog5-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog5-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog5-1-1536x1155.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog5-1.jpg 1915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-larger-font-size\"><strong>5. Donuts, Sweet Rolls, &amp; Muffins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:21px\">Stop by and grab a dozen of our fresh, homemade Amish donuts\u2014perfect for sharing with the family or enjoying all by yourself! From fluffy cake donuts to sweet long johns and soft sweet rolls, we have a variety of flavors to satisfy every craving. Don\u2019t forget to pick up some Amish-made muffins too! With flavors like banana nut, double chocolate, lemon poppyseed, and more, you\u2019re in for a real treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog6-1-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog6-1-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog6-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog6-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog6-1-1536x1155.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bakery-Images-out-for-blog6-1.jpg 1915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-larger-font-size\"><strong>6. Other<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:21px\">We also have an assortment of canned goods, dressings, dry goods, pie fillings, maple syrups, drinks, spices, fudge, and more! Don\u2019t forget about our assortments of hand-dipped chocolates to choose from, or our famous pecan crunch! Make sure and grab a few of our hard candies or gummies to snack on as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:21px\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluegatebakery.com\/\">Blue Gate Bakery<\/a> has something for everyone, just make sure to come in and check it out! It is located inside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/shipshewana\/blue-gate-restaurant\/\">Blue Gate Restaurant<\/a>, just walk in the main doors, and take a left down the hallway. We hope to see you here soon!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Blue Gate Bakery (located inside the Blue Gate Restaurant) is one of the top bakeries in our little town of Shipshewana. Come check out our freshly baked goods and see what makes our bakery different than the rest! The Blue Gate Bakery in Shipshewana is known for its mouthwatering [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":685,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15,30,25,6,29,11,7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=283"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":686,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283\/revisions\/686"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=283"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=283"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebluegate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=283"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}