Nestled between Sarasota’s swaying palms and tourist attractions sits a slice of the Midwest so authentic you’ll check your GPS to confirm you’re still in Florida.
Der Dutchman has quietly become the unexpected culinary pilgrimage site where locals willingly wait in line for donuts that have achieved legendary status across the Sunshine State.
You haven’t truly experienced Florida’s diverse food scene until you’ve bitten into a fresh-from-the-fryer donut at this Amish haven where butter is a food group and portion sizes suggest they’re feeding a barn-raising crew rather than beach-going tourists.
The approach to Der Dutchman gives little hint of the carb-laden wonders waiting inside…