Farm-Fresh Pies Just Minutes from Sixteen Acres
For residents of the Sixteen Acres neighborhood in Springfield, convenience is key. You have access to major grocery stores like Stop & Shop and Big Y right on your doorstep. But when you want a dessert that feels special—something that tastes like it came from a country kitchen rather than a factory floor—you don’t have to drive out to the “sticks.” You just have to drive down Wilbraham Road.
Rice Fruit Farm is located at 757 Main St. in Wilbraham, sitting practically on the border of Sixteen Acres. We bridge the gap between the suburban convenience of Springfield and the rustic charm of the country. If you are searching for pies near Sixteen Acres, we are your local bakery destination.
The “Farm in the City” Experience
Sixteen Acres is a bustling hub, home to Western New England University and busy families. Rice Fruit Farm offers a chance to slow down. When you step into our restored 1924 barn, the noise of Boston Road fades away.
We are a “scratch” bakery. This means we don’t just thaw frozen dough; we make it. Our pies are baked daily in our on-site kitchen.
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The Smell: The first thing you notice when you walk in is the aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking apples.
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The Visual: Our pie case is stocked with golden-brown crusts, bubbling fruit fillings, and hand-crimped edges.
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The Taste: Real butter, real sugar, and real fruit. No high-fructose corn syrup shortcuts.
The “Muffin Top” & Pie Connection
Many Sixteen Acres residents know us for our Famous Muffin Tops—the breakfast treat that eliminates the stump. But did you know we apply that same philosophy to our pies? We focus on the best parts: the filling and the crust.
Our Dutch Apple Pie is a prime example. We know that for many people, the “top” is the best part. So, we pile our Dutch Apple high with a buttery, brown sugar crumble and drizzle it with caramel. It eats like a coffee cake and a pie combined. It is a favorite for Saturday morning breakfasts and Sunday night desserts alike.
A Tradition for WNEU and Local Families
We are a popular stop for Western New England University students and faculty looking for a break from campus food. A whole pie from Rice Fruit Farm is a popular “care package” item for parents to buy for their college students, or for faculty to bring to department meetings.
For local families, our pies are the answer to “What should we bring?”
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Potlucks: A Fruit of the Forest pie (Apple, Rhubarb, Berry) is a unique item that stands out on a dessert table crowded with brownies.
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Holidays: We offer an easy pre-order system for Thanksgiving and Christmas. You can pick up your pies just minutes from your home in Sixteen Acres, avoiding the chaos of the big box store parking lots.
Pair with “Best of Mass” Ice Cream
Rice Fruit Farm isn’t just a bakery; it’s a creamery. We were voted #1 People’s Choice for Ice Cream in Massachusetts. This makes us the ultimate one-stop shop for Pie A La Mode.
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The Strategy: Buy a warm Apple Pie. Buy a quart of “Rice’s Vanilla” or “Maple Walnut.”
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The Result: A dessert experience that you can serve in your own kitchen that rivals any high-end restaurant in downtown Springfield.
Directions from Sixteen Acres
We are incredibly easy to find.
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Take Wilbraham Road East.
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Cross into Wilbraham (where the road becomes Main Street).
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We are on the left, just past the center of town.
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Drive Time: Usually 5 to 8 minutes from the intersection of Parker St. and Wilbraham Rd.
Don’t settle for a freezer-burned pie from the grocery aisle. Support a local business that has been part of the community fabric since 1894. For the freshest, most delicious pies near Sixteen Acres, come see us at Rice Fruit Farm.