There is a restaurant in northern Indiana where the rolls arrive warm, the pies are made from scratch, and the portions are generous enough to make you seriously reconsider skipping lunch. It sits in the heart of Amish country, and it has been drawing families, road-trippers, and pie enthusiasts for decades.
I had heard about this place from at least three different people before I finally made the drive out, and every single one of them told me the same thing: save room for dessert. After my visit, I completely understood why they all said that, and I am already planning my return trip.
A Landmark Worth Finding: The Location and Setting
Das Dutchman Essenhaus sits at 240 US-20 in Middlebury, Indiana 46540, right along one of northern Indiana’s most traveled routes through Amish country. The building is massive, and that is not an exaggeration.
It is widely recognized as Indiana’s largest restaurant, and the moment you see it from the road, you understand why so many people make a special trip just to eat here…