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Discover Indiana’s largest family restaurant, Das Dutchman Essenhaus, where family-style and menu dining options are each prepared using authentic family recipes. Savor traditional Amish-style cooking at its finest – crisp broasted chicken, real mashed potatoes with rich homemade gravy, bread dressing, tossed salad with specialty dressings, and over 30 varieties of made-from-scratch pie! Das Dutchman Essenhaus, our family serving yours since 1971.
Known for its pies, Indiana’s largest restaurant serves homestyle American fare in a folksy setting.
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday (Labor Day) | 6:30 AM–7 PM Holiday hours |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 240 US-20, Middlebury, IN 46540
Phone: (574) 825-9471
Website: http://www.essenhaus.com/
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Reservations: essenha.us
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Reviews
Jeff Hettinger
The food was delicious, Be sure to get some rolls and try the apple butter, it is to die for!!!! The service was outstanding and the grounds were absolutely beautiful. Be sure to set aside some time to explore the grounds and the shops while you are here. While I did not pick up anything from the bakery, everything looked amazing. I will definitely visit again the next time I am in Northern Indiana!
… moreJim Bentley
Stopped in here while passing through Middlebury. We had the breakfast/brunch buffet. Holy cow! Everything we had was made to perfection and perfect! Biscuits were light and fluffy…. white gravy was spot on. Mush was cooked perfect. Service was very friendly and quick. The gift shop attached had a ton of amazing stuff for sale. And the pies…. ohhhhhh the pies!
… moreJoe Miller
Above average the buffet was about $22 with drink and it was great. Obviously all homemade food and the stuffing really stood out to me as excellent. We went on Thursday, which just happened to include a free car show. Highly recommend.
… moreMary Jane Swift
We stopped for a late lunch/early dinner. They have 2 dining rooms. One is for the buffet and one is traditional menu dinning. We chose the latter. Our waitress, Roberta, was very knowledgeable about the preparation of the food and super friendly. When one of us asked for a cheeseburger with no seasoning she picked right up on it and asked if he had food allergies. She said she wanted to make sure the kitchen was aware of it. The food was served quickly. It was absolutely delicious. We had cheeseburger soup (my first), broasted chicken, meatloaf and the burger. Unfortunately we were too full and didn’t get dessert. Prices were very reasonable. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
… morePaul Traver
We are so glad we came and stayed here.
… moresylvia wheat
The buffet was excellent. Good fried chicken and the food was hot and replenished often. They have a connecting bakery with many desserts. Enjoyed the total experience.
… moreStacy Roelofs
I’ve been visiting this restaurant since I “was knee high” as my grandma would say and it’s still as delicious as when I was a kid. The staff is always very friendly and happy to get you what you’d like. The food is that back-country good home cooking. And DONT skip on the pie! I swear I’ve tried all of them over the years and they all taste magical.
… moreJudy Webb
Wonderful salad bar with tons of choices. Hot entrees were sooo good. Fried Chicken was the best we have had in years. REAL mashed potatoes were reminiscent of my mother’s and perfect. Stuffing was soo moist! There were other entrees, but there was no more room in our stomachs! Plus, really good desserts on the buffet.
… moreTwon Vanover
I love this place. The buffet is awesome. Great home cooked Amish food and the staff is on top of everything.. there is a bakery too that is amazing.. there’s gift and blanket shops also..
… moreVanessa Cruz
Very clean, prompt service, friendly and attentive staff and great food. After our meal, we shopped there and took some pictures outside.
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