Posted: 07/12/2023

Places to Eat in PA Dutch Country

Visiting Lancaster County soon? Check out some great spots in Amish Country to grab a bite to eat!

The exterior of the Shady Maple Smorgasbord.

Agape Cafe
Agape Cafe is in Ronks, PA and close to many attractions like Sight & Sound Theatres! Their offerings include breakfast items like waffles and omelets, as well as hot sandwiches, burgers, salads and more.

Amish Meals at Home with Samuel and Ruth Lapp
Ruth and Samuel Lapp host groups at their home for hearty Amish favorites, with recipes passed down within the family. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to have an intimate and authentic experience with an Amish family.

Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord
In Lancaster's beautiful countryside, you'll find the Bird-in-Hand Restaurant & Smorgasbord. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, as well as lunch and dinner buffets including soups, salads, desserts and more. You can also order off the menu, and the little ones have a buffet just for them!

The Brasserie
Located in Lancaster, PA, The Brasserie offers a variety of soups and salads, sandwiches, burgers and delicious entrees.

Casey Jones' Restaurant
Casey Jones' Restaurant is located at the Red Caboose Motel, and close to many attractions like the Strasburg Rail Road and Cherry Crest Adventure Farm. The dining room is onboard an original dining car that road the rails in the early 1900s, and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Dienner's Country Restaurant
Dienner's is a Lancaster County classic, located in Ronks, PA. Head on over to try their lunch and dinner buffets, or order their daily specials and platters from the menu.

Down on the Farm Creamery
Head to Strasburg, PA for some delicious homemade ice cream, milk, cheese and more. Visit with the farm animals and play on the playground when you're done.

Fireside Tavern
The Fireside Tavern offers a cozy and casual dining experience in Strasburg, PA. Try their famous tomato bisque, wings, or one of their dozens of menu items.

Fox Meadows Creamery
Fox Meadows Creamery is serving up great sandwiches and soups for lunch, coffee drinks, and many delicious ice cream flavors. Enjoy sitting outside on the wrap-around deck and patio and take in views of the dairy farm the ice cream comes from!

Gracie's on West Main
Gracie's has tons of options for a hearty breakfast and lunch. Traditional menu items like omelets, french toast, and sandwiches are on the menu but they're known for their different bacons such as caramelized bacon, sweet garlic chili bacon, and more!

Hometown Kitchen
Try breakfast, lunch or dinner cooked by Amish chefs at Hometown Kitchen. On Friday nights you can even try a traditional Amish wedding meal including homemade bread, chicken, and more as well as other PA Dutch classics.

Miller's Restaurant & Smorgasbord
Miller's Restaurant & Smorgasbord is near many Lancaster County attractions, like Kitchen Kettle Village, and serves up a variety of foods like roast beef, mashed potatoes, soups, salads, and more.

September Farm Cheese
Check out the Sandwich Shop at September Farm Cheese for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! They offer a variety of sandwiches, soups, and more and often highlight their own cheese products throughout the menu. Enjoy your meal and some great views from their wrap-around porch and don't forget to save room for dessert from the ice cream counter!

Shady Maple Smorgasbord
Shady Maple Smorgasbord is a favorite among many who visit Lancaster County, and is the largest buffet in the United States! Shady Maple offers a variety of foods from pancakes in the morning to steaks on the grill for dinner, and of course PA Dutch classics.

Smokehouse BBQ & Brews
Located at the Plain & Fancy Farm among the Amish Experience and Aaron & Jessica's Buggy Rides, Smokehouse BBQ has smoked brisket, platters, and a large selection of brews.

Speckled Hen
Speckled Hen is a cute spot in Strasburg, PA for a breakfast sandwich and a coffee in the morning and a burger for lunch!

The Strasburg Creamery
Step back in time at the Strasburg Creamery. Try one of their many delicious sandwiches and soups and then satisfy your sweet tooth with ice cream in a handmade waffle cone. You can also find retro candies and plenty of goodies in the adjoining country store.

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