It is worth the drive, seven mile off the main hwy.Dietary restrictions: No dietary foods, all rich flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ciabatta, Pecan Pie
The Buzzard Blues Band By Raechel Van Iwaarden
This place lives up to its name. Even though it’s a drive to get there, the food alone is worth it. Additionally, the staff are welcoming and attentive. The selections are abundant despite how far away they are from town. They are much more than a bakery by also serving jams, cheese and meats, ect. Be sure to arrive early if you want any of the high recommended baked goods because they sell out fast since most are made fresh daily/weekly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Holley
We bought apple pie and donuts and white bread. Everything was delicious but the flavor of the apple pie crust was amazing so delicious! We’ll be going back to get a bunch of pies for Christmas.Parking: Plenty of room for parking. Horses and cars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doughnut
L Owens
Nice country store that doesn't need a large digital footprint. The name says it...Parking: Well maintained gravel lot that can handle any large vehicle including RVs and larger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doughnut
Not Me
Amazing food! Fried pies are the best thing I've ever had and everything is so fresh. Great products and great people at a great price... This place is definitely worth the drive.
E. S.
What???!!! Free glazed donut with coffee??? Yes, please! Best glazed donuts ever, coming out fresh regularly. Buy a box or you’ll regret it—you can always share with a nice construction worker or neighbor. Sweet secret location just a farm block off the country shortcut from Monte Vista to La Jara/Antonito. You can’t see without turning so you’d never have a clue an Amish bakery/mini grocery was right there. Tried several things but the donuts were the reason to return. Don’t miss!
keri cassel
everything was so so good, especially this BREAD. I could eat a whole loaf. I keep trying to stop myself from eating more of it, and can’t.the cashier was very nice, the prices were incredibly reasonable, and the free coffee and donut were also delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
paul r.
Quaint Amish bakery with all the goodies. Shopped here at least a dozen times; the best donuts. Fluffy, light and hot! All the bakery goods are great. We also get several frozen entrees such as lasagna and various casseroles. Highly recommend.
Caroline B.
Fruit fry pies are the best! Cinnamon rolls are delicious I love love love their jalapeño loaf bread. When you are in the San Luis Valley, this bakery is a must-visit in Monte Vista!!!
ABSOLUTELY the best fried pies in the San Luis Valley! Also a nice selection of fresh sliced cheeses and meats.
Jenni M.
There is a little Amish place south of Monte Vista, CO, called Worth the Drive Family Bakery. My 5-star review parallels their business name for 4 main reasons: 1) Their food is great! Every homemade item that we bought that we tried was delicious. For example, they make their own chocolate chip cookies which are huge, thick, and stay together well while you sink your teeth into them. 2) The service is friendly. We didn't need help, but the ladies were quickly assisting others after we walked into an empty store. It seemed to get packed in waves. When we got there, my vehicle was the only one. Then by the time we checked out, there was about 10 cars in the gravel parking lot. 3) The ambiance is clean and simple. All of the items were marked clearly. Some areas like the danishes and some breads were help yourself. 4) The prices were better than most grocery stores in the area or very competitive with discount stores. They accept cash or cards with a 3% fee. Things I recommend: + plain glazed donuts... they sell 6 dense, wonderfully large ones for $8 as of 9/2/2023. + chocolate chip cookies + fudge (although, I don't think the small packages with mini spoons was made by Worth the Drive... it was still yummy!) TIPS + They sell some refridgerated and frozen items. My significant other and I have never tried Yak. They looked to be fairly thick steaks. The huge packs of salmon looked swell too. Next time! + They are open Wednesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday.
Niki Parrish
Wonderful local store with a great variety of jarred and homemade goods as well as other delicacies! Check them out it really is worth the drive!
Terry B.
The fried pies are Worth the Drive! They are in a bigger building now, so the bakery is expanding, there is more than just bakery goods, now, such as Meats, cheeses, and crab legs!
Elizabeth S.
I left this place wanting to be Amish. Everything from pastries to cold cuts was fabulous! The handpies are a personal favorite!
Love this place. Everything is always
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is worth the drive, seven mile off the main hwy.Dietary restrictions: No dietary foods, all rich flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ciabatta, Pecan Pie
This place lives up to its name. Even though it’s a drive to get there, the food alone is worth it. Additionally, the staff are welcoming and attentive. The selections are abundant despite how far away they are from town. They are much more than a bakery by also serving jams, cheese and meats, ect. Be sure to arrive early if you want any of the high recommended baked goods because they sell out fast since most are made fresh daily/weekly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We bought apple pie and donuts and white bread. Everything was delicious but the flavor of the apple pie crust was amazing so delicious! We’ll be going back to get a bunch of pies for Christmas.Parking: Plenty of room for parking. Horses and cars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doughnut
Nice country store that doesn't need a large digital footprint. The name says it...Parking: Well maintained gravel lot that can handle any large vehicle including RVs and larger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Doughnut
Amazing food! Fried pies are the best thing I've ever had and everything is so fresh. Great products and great people at a great price... This place is definitely worth the drive.
What???!!! Free glazed donut with coffee??? Yes, please! Best glazed donuts ever, coming out fresh regularly. Buy a box or you’ll regret it—you can always share with a nice construction worker or neighbor. Sweet secret location just a farm block off the country shortcut from Monte Vista to La Jara/Antonito. You can’t see without turning so you’d never have a clue an Amish bakery/mini grocery was right there. Tried several things but the donuts were the reason to return. Don’t miss!
everything was so so good, especially this BREAD. I could eat a whole loaf. I keep trying to stop myself from eating more of it, and can’t.the cashier was very nice, the prices were incredibly reasonable, and the free coffee and donut were also delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quaint Amish bakery with all the goodies. Shopped here at least a dozen times; the best donuts. Fluffy, light and hot! All the bakery goods are great. We also get several frozen entrees such as lasagna and various casseroles. Highly recommend.
Fruit fry pies are the best! Cinnamon rolls are delicious I love love love their jalapeño loaf bread. When you are in the San Luis Valley, this bakery is a must-visit in Monte Vista!!!
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ABSOLUTELY the best fried pies in the San Luis Valley! Also a nice selection of fresh sliced cheeses and meats.
There is a little Amish place south of Monte Vista, CO, called Worth the Drive Family Bakery. My 5-star review parallels their business name for 4 main reasons: 1) Their food is great! Every homemade item that we bought that we tried was delicious. For example, they make their own chocolate chip cookies which are huge, thick, and stay together well while you sink your teeth into them. 2) The service is friendly. We didn't need help, but the ladies were quickly assisting others after we walked into an empty store. It seemed to get packed in waves. When we got there, my vehicle was the only one. Then by the time we checked out, there was about 10 cars in the gravel parking lot. 3) The ambiance is clean and simple. All of the items were marked clearly. Some areas like the danishes and some breads were help yourself. 4) The prices were better than most grocery stores in the area or very competitive with discount stores. They accept cash or cards with a 3% fee. Things I recommend: + plain glazed donuts... they sell 6 dense, wonderfully large ones for $8 as of 9/2/2023. + chocolate chip cookies + fudge (although, I don't think the small packages with mini spoons was made by Worth the Drive... it was still yummy!) TIPS + They sell some refridgerated and frozen items. My significant other and I have never tried Yak. They looked to be fairly thick steaks. The huge packs of salmon looked swell too. Next time! + They are open Wednesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday.
Wonderful local store with a great variety of jarred and homemade goods as well as other delicacies! Check them out it really is worth the drive!
The fried pies are Worth the Drive! They are in a bigger building now, so the bakery is expanding, there is more than just bakery goods, now, such as Meats, cheeses, and crab legs!
I left this place wanting to be Amish. Everything from pastries to cold cuts was fabulous! The handpies are a personal favorite!