A Slice of Lancaster Country Arrives in the Meadowlands
SECAUCUS, NJ — The sprawling retail landscape of Secaucus, known more for big-box stores and the hum of the NJ Turnpike than for rolling farmland, has just welcomed an unexpected oasis of calm and comfort food. Lancaster Lane & Dry Goods, a massive, authentic Amish-style restaurant and attached gift pavilion, has officially opened its timber-framed doors near the Mill Creek Mall.
The arrival of Lancaster Lane marks a significant shift in the local dining scene, offering scratch-made, slow-cooked meals in an area dominated by quick-service chains. Walking in from the asphalt parking lot, the sensory shift is immediate: the smell of diesel is replaced by the aroma of fresh yeast doughnuts and hickory-smoked meats, and the fluorescent lights give way to the warm glow of replica gas lanterns and rough-hewn oak beams.
It’s a full immersion into Pennsylvania Dutch culture, right in the shadow of the NYC skyline.
The Kitchen: Comfort Classics Done Right
The culinary team at Lancaster Lane is adhering strictly to tradition—no shortcuts, minimal freezers, and recipes passed down through generations. The dining hall is designed for family-style eating, encouraging groups to share hearty platters…