Tucked away in the heart of Hartville, Ohio, there’s a restaurant that locals speak of with pride and travelers mark on their maps like a hidden treasure.
Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery isn’t just a stop for a meal, it’s a destination where flaky crusts and creamy fillings turn ordinary afternoons into sweet memories.
I stumbled upon it during a cross-country road trip and happily drove 50 miles out of my way, for what many Ohio natives call some of the best pies in the Midwest. One bite in, I understood exactly why people dream about this place long after the last crumb is gone.
How Hartville Kitchen Became An Ohio Favorite
My first bite of Hartville’s cherry pie transported me straight to my grandmother’s kitchen. The restaurant began as a small local restaurant in 1966 and quickly evolved when customers couldn’t get enough of their homemade pies…