Holiday Fruitcakes and Amish Charm
at Yoder’s Bakery and Furniture
If there’s one holiday treat that sparks both curiosity and nostalgia, it’s the classic fruitcake—and at Yoder’s Bakery and Furniture in Seaman, Ohio, fruitcake is serious business.
For decades, folks across the country have placed their holiday orders for Yoder’s famous loaves, once known as Keim’s Fruitcakes.
The recipe dates back to the 1970s, when Roy Keim sold his wife’s homemade pies and fruitcakes from a horse-drawn buggy parked along a rural roadside. Word of mouth—and perhaps a few cross-country truckers—carried the legend of that moist, flavorful loaf far beyond Ohio. Now, each year, people from coast-to-coast call 937-386-9995 to have one shipped to their doorstep.
Yoder’s Fruitcake has loyal fans who make it a yearly tradition. Bursting with fruit, nuts, and old-fashioned flavor, it’s the perfect taste of an Amish Christmas—made with care, heritage, and plenty of heart.
Yoders has much more in store. It’s not just a bakery and furniture store. It’s an Amish Experience.
Step inside Yoder’s Bakery and Furniture, and you’ll quickly discover it’s far more than a place to pick up a loaf of bread or a pie. It’s an authentic Amish variety store where fresh-baked aromas drift through the air, mingling with the sounds of dough being rolled and laughter shared between customers and bakers.
Every morning, Amish bakers prepare fruit pies, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and seasonal favorites right in view of shoppers. The shelves fill with treats, and before long, the peanut butter pretzels start disappearing—often before customers make it back to their cars! Many folks take a seat on the front porch bench, open their box, and enjoy a sweet moment in the fresh country air.
Midday visitors can grab a bite at the full-service deli, where meats and cheeses are sliced fresh to order. Locals and travelers alike pack coolers full of goodies to bring home for family gatherings and reunions. And for home chefs, the aisles brim with unique ingredients, old-time candies, and hard-to-find pantry staples bearing the Yoder label.
Gifts, Furniture, and Holiday Cheer
Beyond the bakery, Yoder’s feels like a treasure hunt for the senses. The store overflows with handcrafted gifts—wooden toys, quilts, candles, wicker baskets, and wall art by P. Graham Dunn—perfect for checking names off your Christmas list.
The back section showcases beautiful, Amish-made furniture, including dining sets, hutches, gliders, and bedroom pieces, each built with care and attention to quality. Outside, you’ll even find additional buildings stocked with seasonal bargains, including patio furniture and storage barns.
A Holiday Destination Worth the Drive
Tucked along the Appalachian Highway (SR 32) in southern Ohio, Yoder’s Bakery and Furniture draws shoppers from Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Portsmouth, Northern Kentucky, and West Virginia. It’s not a quick errand; it’s a pilgrimage. Visitors come to enjoy an unhurried shopping experience wrapped in warmth, craftsmanship, and old-fashioned hospitality.
So, this holiday season, skip the big-box rush and journey to Yoder’s for something truly special: a slice of Ohio’s Amish tradition, a little Christmas cheer, and maybe—just maybe—the best fruitcake you’ll ever taste.
Yoder’s Bakery and Furniture is located at 2621 Burnt Cabin Road, Seaman, Ohio. It’s open Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. (Closed Sunday). You may call the store at 937-386-9995 or click here.
