The Original Maine Whoopie Pie – A 100-Year History
The whoopie pie is one of Maine’s most iconic desserts, but not many bakeries can trace their recipe back nearly a full century. Labadie’s Bakery has been making the original Maine whoopie pie since 1925, using one of the oldest documented recipes still in production today. Our whoopie pies are part of Maine’s culinary history, and this page tells the story behind one of the state’s most beloved treats.
Where the Maine Whoopie Pie Originated
While several regions claim to have invented the whoopie pie, Maine has embraced it as part of its identity for generations. The dessert became popular in lunchboxes, general stores, bakeries, and family gatherings throughout Maine long before it gained nationwide attention.
Labadie’s Bakery in Lewiston is one of the earliest known bakeries to sell whoopie pies commercially, starting in the 1920s. Our original recipe has stayed consistent for almost 100 years.
Our Original 1925 Recipe
The foundation of the Labadie’s whoopie pie has never changed:
• Soft, cake-like chocolate domes
• A traditional filling with classic Maine flavor
• Clean, simple ingredients
• Small-batch production
• Cooling, wrapping, and packaging done carefully by hand
The recipe is part of our bakery’s history and remains central to what makes a true Maine whoopie pie.
Why the Maine Style Became the Standard
As the whoopie pie spread across the country, different regions created their own versions. However, the Maine version became the most recognized style because of its:
• soft cake texture
• balanced filling
• traditional proportions
• long-standing presence in New England culture
When people talk about the “classic” whoopie pie, they are usually referring to the Maine style — the one Labadie’s Bakery helped shape over generations.
Nearly 100 Years of Maine Baking Tradition
From the 1920s through today, thousands of families in Maine have grown up with Labadie’s whoopie pies. Parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents remember buying them fresh from our bakery or in local shops. Now, customers across the country order our whoopie pies to reconnect with those memories.
Keeping the Tradition Alive
Even as we ship whoopie pies nationwide, our baking methods remain rooted in heritage. We still operate with the same values that defined Maine bakeries of the early 1900s:
• consistency
• quality
• simple ingredients
• craftsmanship
• tradition
We aren’t trying to reinvent the whoopie pie. We’re preserving the original.
Order the Original Maine Whoopie Pie
Whether you grew up in Maine or you’re discovering the dessert for the first time, you can taste nearly a century of history in every whoopie pie we make. We bake fresh daily and ship anywhere in the United States so you can experience the authentic Maine classic.