Gainesville, Texas

We bake with intention,
serve with warmth,
and let the pies
do the talking.

Savory hand pies for lunch. Sweet, from-scratch desserts for the table. Seasonal cocktails and good coffee — all in a space that feels like someone's kitchen, only better.

A golden, flaky hand pie resting on a linen napkin beside a ceramic cup
Close-up of freshly baked pie crust with visible flaky layers
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Our Story

Not a franchise.
Not a chain.
Just real baking
in a real town.

Sweet Mother of Pies started with a simple conviction: that a properly made pie deserves more than a strip-mall corner and a fluorescent light. We opened our doors on County Road 318 because this is home — and because Gainesville deserves a place where the crust is flaky, the filling is honest, and the coffee is poured without rushing.

Every pie is assembled by hand, in small batches, using recipes that change with the season. Our savory line starts at lunch; our sweet lineup grows through the afternoon. The bar carries local beers, natural wines, and cocktails built around what's fresh — not what's easiest.

Hand crafted, not factory
Seasonal menu that changes
Local Gainesville since day one
A baker's hands working pie dough on a floured wooden surface
Warm café interior with wooden tables, pendant lighting, and a visible pie display case

The Space

A kitchen table
open to everyone.

We designed this room the way we design our menus: with care, without pretense. Wooden counters. Soft light. A pie case you can see into. A bar corner for evening drinks, a window row for morning coffee. Whether you come alone with a book or bring a crowd for Sunday dinner, there's a place for you here.

The space is available for small gatherings and private events — up to about twenty guests. Catering is available for occasions that call for a proper pie. Reach out and we'll sort it out.

Come as you are.

Pies fresh from the oven,
drinks poured with care,
a seat waiting for you.

Plan Your Visit

Visit Us

Find us on
County Road 318.

Address 3654 County Road 318
Gainesville, TX 76240-1045
Hours Tuesday – Friday: 8am – 4pm
Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 9am – 3pm
Monday: Closed

Get in Touch

Questions?
Catering? Events?
Say hello.

Whether you want to book a private gathering, discuss catering for your next event, or just ask about our seasonal menu — we'd love to hear from you. Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within a day.

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