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Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen - Louisville, KY

Cake and pie-eater's heaven in Louisville: a huge variety of chess pie, seasonal fruit pie, Shaker sugar pie.
100% Approval Rating (20 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

dutch apple pie with caramel ($3.00)
Hummingbird Cake ($3.00)
Lemon Meringue Pie ($3.00)
Chess Pie ($3.00)
Red Velvet Cake ($3.00)
caramel iced cupcake ($1.00)
strawberry rhubarb pie ($3.00)
apple sauce cake ($3.00)
lemon chess pie ($3.00)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"If you have a sweet tooth in Louisville, you need to know about this place. It is cake-eater’s heaven. The ice cream is homemade and hand-dipped and very good, including such seasonal flavors as pumpkin, peach, and egg nog. The pies are gorgeous. They include ..."   [Read More].

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Map & Directions

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2525 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY
502-459-8184

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Dessert
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
We don't know for sure, but it's a good bet that hummingbird cake got its name because it is about as sweet as the nectar on which hummingbirds feed.
"We don't know for sure, but it's a good bet that hummingbird cake got its name because it is about as sweet as the nectar on which hummingbirds feed."
Michael Stern





The French Silk cake is considered a
"The French Silk cake is considered a "special cake," which means it isn't always available. But this moist, rich, but not overly sweet cake is well worth keeping an eye out for."
buffetbuster


This picture does not convey just how red the red velvet cake is. It is particularily well-complemented by the cream cheese frosting.
"This picture does not convey just how red the red velvet cake is. It is particularily well-complemented by the cream cheese frosting."
Michael Stern


If you look closely at this piece of Georgia cake, you can see the mandarin orange pieces in the yellow cake and the pineapple chunks in the icing.
"If you look closely at this piece of Georgia cake, you can see the mandarin orange pieces in the yellow cake and the pineapple chunks in the icing."
buffetbuster


Fluffy-topped and sweet-bottomed, the Pie Kitchen's lemon meringue pie is a classic. We were especially impressed by the lightness of the lemon part.
"Fluffy-topped and sweet-bottomed, the Pie Kitchen's lemon meringue pie is a classic. We were especially impressed by the lightness of the lemon part."
Michael Stern


During Derby week, soft and delicious horse-shaped sugar cookies are available.
"During Derby week, soft and delicious horse-shaped sugar cookies are available."
buffetbuster


Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen's first-rate Dutch apple pie is made even better by the layer of caramel on top.
"Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen's first-rate Dutch apple pie is made even better by the layer of caramel on top."
buffetbuster


The story is that chess pie got its name when someone asked the cook what kind of pie they were serving. The cook, a southerner of course, responded, 'jes' pie.' That crumbly top results from the heat of the oven.
"The story is that chess pie got its name when someone asked the cook what kind of pie they were serving. The cook, a southerner of course, responded, 'jes' pie.' That crumbly top results from the heat of the oven."
Michael Stern


For those who can't decide between ice cream or pie, a slice of ice cream pie might be the way to go.  This one is a turtle ice cream pie.
"For those who can't decide between ice cream or pie, a slice of ice cream pie might be the way to go. This one is a turtle ice cream pie."
buffetbuster


Temptation!
"Temptation!"
Michael Stern


In the window of the Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen is this sign of pie excellence.
"In the window of the Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen is this sign of pie excellence."
Michael Stern


A quiet bakery that is mobbed by people getting take-out orders before holidays
"A quiet bakery that is mobbed by people getting take-out orders before holidays"
Michael Stern


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