Driving alongside Lake Superior on Highway 61 is a treat in itself, but when that scenic route takes you to the mouthwatering castle of pies, Betty’s Pies, you and your tastebuds are in for a perfect pit stop in food haven!
Serving up a “slice of heaven” since 1956!
– Betty’s Pies
Even on a late Friday morning in the off-season, this iconic establishment was hustling and bustling, and after we took our first bites of our food and chosen pie slices, it’s not hard to see why so many travel far and wide to get in on this experience. And if the pie options and classic atmosphere weren’t enough, you can look out the window and raise your fork full of goodness up to Lake Superior; the view is fantastic!
On a girl’s trip up to Grand Marais our little troop of gals stopped by Betty’s Pies for a bite to eat before the big trek up Scenic Highway 61. Although the wait was unexpected (worth it!), the fantastic flavors of food and pie lived up to their Northwoods hype.
We were seated in what the hostess referred to as ‘the best seats in the house‘; the back part of the restaurant which is a separate room overlooking Lake Superior. There was a pleasant lake house vibe that wrapped us up in the warm natural light of the room while we sipped on our coffee and visited as our orders were being whipped up. Betty’s Pies has a wonderful classic diner atmosphere with friendly service and that Northwoods charm we know and love.
If you’ve been wanting to have a Dawdling Adventure Up North in this area but weren’t sure where to eat in Two Harbors or Two Harbors MN attractions, this is a fabulous place to start your on Lake Superior journey!
Where is Betty’s Pies
Betty’s Pies is a scrumptious joint you can’t miss when cruising along Scenic Highway 61! Whether you’re traveling from afar into Two Harbors or you’re a local with a pie hankering, it’s a beautiful drive on Lake Superior to get to this Up North staple.
Craving some more places to eat in Two Harbors? Check out our visit to Madeira Bistro in downtown Two Harbors!
Betty’s Pies Address
2019, 1633 MN-61, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Betty’s Pies Hours
Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 8 PM
Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
A Slice of Betty’s Pies History
Would you believe that Betty’s Pies was actually a Fish Shack at first? The humble beginnings of this Up North tradition began in the year 1957 with the vision, created by Betty’s Father Aleck, of providing a quaint place to grab a bite to eat for fishermen and women near the Stewart River.
Working with her Father, Betty put her magical cuisine in the bellies of anglers, and soon what started as a simple Fish Shack pit spot for donuts and coffee grew into a larger menu of food and delicious pies. By 1958 the shack was transformed into Betty’s Cafe and would one day blossom into the iconic Betty’s Pies we know and love.
It’s beautiful to see how far one family’s dream and vision can go and the evolutions it takes on the way. For now, since Betty and her Father Aleck took a chance on their Fish Shack idea, so many of us folks who love being on Lake Superior can make memories with full stomachs at Betty’s Pies.
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What’s on the Menu at Betty’s Pies
Aside from pies, this Two Harbors establishment serves up all sorts of diner classics that’ll have you and your stomach satisfied. Below is a general list of items that are served up at Betty’s, for a more detailed list of menu items, specials, and prices please visit their website.
- Classic Eggs
- Variety of Skillets
- Omelets
- Pancake & French Toast Platters
- Scrumptious Toast Varieties
- Lots of Burger Platters (Including a vegetarian option!)
- A large array of Sandwiches
- Specialties (Including Roast Beef specials, Chicken specials, and more)
- Refreshing Salad options
- Baked Double Crust Pies
- Strawberry Rhubarb
- Bumbleberry (Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Blackberry)
- Old Fashioned Apple
- Blueberry
- Pecan
- Pumpkin
- Baked Crunch Topping
- Raspberry Rhubarb
- Great Lakes (Rhubarb, Apple, Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry)
- Caramel Apple
- Blackberry Peach
- Cream Pies
- Coconut Cream
- Cheese Cake
- Turtle Coconut Cream
- Butterfinger Cream
- Key Lime
- Five-Layer Chocolate
- French Blueberry
- Chocolate banana
- Banana Cream
- Peanut Butter Cup
- French Silk
- Toffee Cream
- Five-layer Butterscotch
- Gluten-free options for Pie are available upon asking!
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The Buzz About Betty’s Pies
We love to hear from locals and travelers what they think of gems along beautiful Lake Superior, so let’s hear it right from the source!
“Picturesque little Cafe; we enjoyed our time there! The staff were friendly and attentive. All of the food was fresh and delicious. The pie was definitely worth it! We had the caramel crunch pie – absolutely superb!”
“Saw a sign making our way up the scenic highway and decided to give it a try. Glad we did! The place was crowded and the line was on the longer side, but it went pretty fast. The selection of pies was was amazing, coffee was flavorful, and the service was friendly and quick. We sat outside on a beautiful late summer day and enjoyed our pie. Food always tastes better when it’s a place you just stumble upon.”
“Plenty of pie and non-pie options if you’re just wanting food. There are also shakes and drinks.
The host/servers are helpful in selecting options. I’d recommend going with traditional flavors/their recommendations.
We got a turtle coconut cream, great lakes, toffee cream, and five layer chocolate.
We liked all of them except for the toffee cream, it was too creamy. The best though is the great lakes, tasted a lot of flavors in that pie. Not too sweet and crunchy.
Highly recommend stopping by.”
“We have driven by plenty of time’s before, but the wait is over. Finally we got to try a World Famous slice of PIE! My wife had French Slik and I had Toffee whipped. They both were really good, but they have a ton more you can try also. Had breakfast also, Sara had an Omelet with hash brown’s and tried the French toast witch was amazing 👏. You can get any meal for the day, so just not breakfast, lunch & dinner I believe 😋. Don’t pass them up! We enjoyed it”
From all of us pie lovers here at On Lake Superior, we hope you enjoyed this delicious trip down sweet tooth lane as we learned more about this iconic staple of Two Harbors and Up North goodness. From the history of its origin story to the delectable treats that are offered, there’s so much to love about Betty’s Pies you’ll have to go and make some memories yourself!
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