When fall hits Pennsylvania, whoopie pies get a seasonal upgrade. Pumpkin versions show up in small-town bakeries, and the good ones tend to disappear before lunch.
If you want the freshest ones, you have to know which shops to visit early. Here are eight bakeries across Pennsylvania where pumpkin whoopie pies are a fall tradition worth the early wake-up call.
1. Bird-in-Hand Bakery and Cafe, Bird-in-Hand, PA
Deep in Lancaster County, this spot has been a whoopie pie stronghold for decades. The bakery sits along Route 340 in the heart of Amish country, which is fitting since the whoopie pie is a beloved Pennsylvania Dutch treat.
Their menu leans heavily on old-fashioned baked goods, from shoofly pie to fresh breads. In fall, the pumpkin whoopie pie takes center stage, pairing soft spiced cake with a creamy filling…