Betty's Pies Menu 2026: Full List of Pies, Fish & Minnesota Classics

Betty's Pies is located at 1633 MN-61, Two Harbors, Minnesota 55616, right on the scenic Highway 61 North Shore drive along Lake Superior. It's roughly 25 miles northeast of Duluth — a classic stop on the drive toward the Boundary Waters or the Grand Marais area. Look for the red-roofed roadside building right on the lakeshore side of the highway.

Betty's Pies is Minnesota's most famous pie shop — known for massive slices of fruit pies and cream pies, particularly blueberry, cherry, coconut cream, and chocolate cream. The restaurant also serves fresh Lake Superior whitefish and fish chowder, which makes it a rare destination that excels at both dessert and a hearty lake-country entree. It has operated on the North Shore since 1956 and is a landmark road-trip stop on Minnesota's Highway 61.

Yes. Betty's Pies serves a full menu beyond dessert, including fresh Lake Superior whitefish (the signature entree), breakfast plates (pancakes, French toast, eggs), sandwiches, soups (wild rice soup is a Minnesota staple), salads, and sides. The fish chowder and smoked Lake Superior trout are standouts. The full menu makes it a proper sit-down destination, not just a bakery counter.

The top pie orders at Betty's are generally: Fresh Blueberry Pie (the perennial #1, especially in blueberry season), Coconut Cream Pie, Chocolate Cream Pie, Cherry Pie, and Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie. Seasonal availability matters — the fresh fruit pies (blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, peach) are only as good as the current harvest. If you visit in summer, fresh blueberry is almost always the right call.

Betty's Pies is generally open year-round, but hours vary significantly by season. Summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day) sees the longest hours and biggest crowds. Spring and fall hours are reduced. Winter hours are the most limited. Always check bettyspies.com or call ahead before making the drive in the off-season — the restaurant occasionally closes for brief maintenance windows in the quieter months.

Yes — Betty's Pies sells whole pies for takeout in addition to individual slices at the counter and by the table. Calling ahead to pre-order a whole pie is recommended in summer, as popular varieties (especially fresh blueberry and coconut cream) can sell out early on peak days. Contact the restaurant directly at bettyspies.com for current ordering options and to confirm availability.

Betty's Pies in Two Harbors is approximately 25 miles northeast of Duluth, a roughly 30-minute drive along Highway 61. From downtown Duluth, follow MN-61 northeast along the Lake Superior shoreline — Betty's is right on the highway in Two Harbors. It's a popular first or last stop on a North Shore day trip from the Twin Cities or Duluth, and a natural mid-drive break on the way to Gooseberry Falls or Tettegouche State Parks.

Yes. Most of Betty's Pies dessert menu is vegetarian (pies, cream pies, pastries), and the full menu includes vegetarian-friendly items: buttermilk pancakes, French toast, oatmeal, veggie wrap, house salad, tomato basil soup, coleslaw, fries, and all the fruit and cream pies. The menu is not designed as a vegetarian restaurant, so options for meat-free entrees beyond sandwiches and salads are limited, but breakfast and dessert are both well-covered.

Betty's Pies does not typically take reservations — it operates as a first-come, first-served diner. On summer weekends and holidays, expect a wait, especially at peak lunch and dinner hours. Arriving before 11 AM or after 2 PM on a weekday avoids most of the peak crowd. Weekends in July and August can see 30–60 minute waits at prime hours. Call the restaurant directly for current seating policy, as practices can vary.