Nestled in the gentle hills of Ohio’s Amish Country, Der Dutchman in Walnut Creek has locals whispering reverently about what might be the most transcendent chicken pot pie experience this side of heaven.
This isn’t just another roadside attraction with a gimmicky claim to fame—this is the real deal, where flaky crusts and savory fillings have achieved legendary status among Ohioans who know their comfort food.
The journey to Der Dutchman feels like traveling back to a simpler time, where the rolling countryside gradually transforms from modern Ohio to a landscape dotted with farms, simple homes, and the occasional horse and buggy clip-clopping along the roadside.
Walnut Creek itself is a charming village that embodies the essence of Amish Country, with its well-maintained properties and pace of life that seems deliberately set to “savor” rather than “rush.”…