If you believe there’s always room for pie, you’re in the right city. Wichita keeps classic slices on menus year-round, and backs them up with candy “institutions,” chocolate lounges, donuts and late-night dessert cafés. Here’s a handy list to get you started on a sweet journey in the Heart of the Country.

Dessert Case at Bagatelle Bakery and Cafe in WichitaBagatelle Bakery

Slices worth the detour

Bagatelle Bakery

You’ll find a daily selection in the case at this scratch bakery or order exactly what you want in advance. Among the pie offerings at Bagatelle Bakery: coconut cream, lemon cream, chocolate cream, apple sour cream, spliced fresh apple, pumpkin, pecan and chocolate pecan.

Jimmie’s Diner

A Wichita family tradition since 1987, Jimmie's Diner - North Rock and Jimmie's Diner - South offers a large variety of drinks and desserts made at their old-fashioned soda fountains. Among the options are a slice of apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and topped with caramel and a slice of cherry pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with hot fudge. You can also keep it simple with a slice of one of their cream pies, and sugar free pies are available too.

Cheri’s Bakery

Cheri's Bakery turns out crusts and fruit fillings made entirely in-house, then fills the case with classics and cream pies. Expect apple, pecan, pumpkin and an assortment of crumb and cream styles. The chefs make the crust by hand. Even the fruit fillings are made at the bakery. It’s a friendly, locally owned shop where “from scratch” really means from scratch.

Redrock Canyon Grill

Hearty entrées are the draw, but dessert fans know to pace themselves at Redrock Canyon Grill. The key lime pie is the sleeper hit here—bright, creamy and big enough to share. If you can manage it after dinner, you’ll understand the loyal following.

Mexican pastries sit on display for sale at Juarez BakeryJuarez Bakery

More sweet stops

Old Mill Tasty Shop

Old Mill Tasty Shop is a 90-year Wichita icon mixes soda-fountain nostalgia with house-made desserts that rotate daily. Ask about the pie of the day or classic cakes, then settle in for a slice with a fountain drink. It’s a downtown tradition that feels like stepping back in time.

Milkfloat

Wichita’s all-dessert café, Milkfloat, serves cake, cookies, soft-serve and pie by the slice alongside coffee. The menu changes with the seasons, making repeat visits part of the fun. It’s an easy pick for post-dinner sweets or a late-night treat.

The Kitchen

Locally owned and family run, The Kitchen makes its meals and desserts from scratch. The menu is constantly changing but be on the lookout for their made-in-house seasonal cakes and staples like White Wedding, Carrot and Lemon Sunshine. You can also snag a slice at their downtown location, Express Kitchen.

Cocoa Dolce

Part chocolate lounge, part dessert bar, Cocoa Dolce (Bradley Fair, NewMarket Square and Old Town) pairs handcrafted truffles and pastries with espresso, gelato and the occasional wine or cocktail. The vibe is polished yet cozy, ideal for catching up over something sweet. Locations across the city make it convenient to visit.

Nifty Nut House

Open since 1937, this local legend stocks rows of nuts, candies, chocolates and sugar-free options. Nifty Nut House perfect for pie-adjacent snacking or a bring-home stash. Give yourself time, though. Browsing here is half the fun.

Great Harvest Bakery and Café

At Great Harvest, dessert is as tempting as the loaves. You’ll usually find oversized cookies, buttery scones, gooey cinnamon rolls, brownies and bars, plus seasonal sweets baked in small batches through the day. The magic starts with their signature bread craft: whole wheat kernels are stone-milled on site, doughs are mixed from scratch with simple ingredients, then shaped by hand and baked fresh every day.

Juarez Bakery

Beloved for tres leches, churros, paletas, and pan dulce, Juarez Bakery offers big variety at friendly prices. The pastry cases are colorful and always well stocked. It’s a delicious detour for anyone exploring Wichita’s global flavors.

HomeGrown Wichita

Brunch lovers flock here for photogenic plates and their HG Tarts, HomeGrown’s playful take on pop-tarts. Flavors rotate with the seasons, and the frosting-drizzled finish is a crowd favorite. Pair one with coffee and call it breakfast dessert. Find them downtown and in east and west Wichita.

Planning tips

Keep in mind, menus change. If you’re chasing a specific pie (French silk, key lime, pumpkin), call ahead or check day-of menus. Additionally, many bakeries take whole-pie preorders for holidays and weekends.

Start making a list as you try them and let us know who you think has the best pie in Wichita! If you’re looking for more places in Wichita for something sweet, take a look at our favorite dessert places.