A neighbor recommended Essenhaus to me and said it was a local favorite, so I had to try it out…read more Honestly really glad I did! While waiting to be seated there was a bunch of stuff to look at like the little shops and bakery, so it didn't even feel like a wait. I tried the buffet and my favorites were definitely the chicken and roast beef. Both were super good and tasted homemade. The whole place just has a really cozy vibe and everyone was really friendly. I can see why people around here love this place!

Exactly what you expect it to be. Gift shop, bakery, full of people at the buffet. Party of 18,…read morewith a reservation; they still had us wait, probably 15 minutes past the time we expected. Service was quick and friendly, buffet was as expected; not bad, not great. Homestyle comfort food, salad was very fresh for the time of year. Roast beef was a pass, way overdone. Chicken was good, for mass production broasted chicken. Beef stroganoff over noodles was the best thing there. Bakery items were delicious, especially the maple iced cinnamon rolls!

Dining at Yoder's Homestyle Cooking was the most amazing memorable experience I have ever had. The…read morefood was delicious especially the poppyseed chicken. The service was spot on and the ambiance was exactly what you expect at an Amish Home. I can't wait to visit again.

Food was great .: service was equally as good. Kind and humble people. Always live going there when…read moregoing through Indiana . Go out of our way to make it a stop !

Tara took good care of me on my lunch break. Service was fast and friendly. Not too hungry so I…read moreordered soup of the day and some grilled bread for dipping. Pleasant dining room which I chose over patio which would be good in summer but too cold for my liking in March! Chicken taco soup was very good. Definitely return some day!

The gem that West on Warren is could be in any classy area in America: Chicago Orange County,…read moreBoston, Austin, Phoenix, Seattle, etc. Wonderful experience. Relaxing, welcoming, and the food is delicious. Every small town should have a place like this for some people to elevate themselves. It's different. Special.

Wonderful place to eat!! The food was great, came out hot! The atmosphere is a quaint little…read moredinner. The staff were friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend!

WE LOVED THIS PLACE. Hands down, my new favorite bacon. First time ever having it deep fried and I…read moresee life in a new way. :) It does not make it heavier in fat at all... it actually balances out the fat and cooks it consistently for the perfect light crisp the whole way through. Highly recommend trying it! Also, if you want to surround yourself with sweet people, go here for the staff. Miriam was our waitress twice and we absolutely adored her. Food was great every time... you'll never go wrong with authentic Amish cooking and the prices were more than reasonable, too. The interior is what you would expect for a quaint, small town diner - a little dated and cozy. We will come back here, probably multiple times, every time we visit Middlebury. Thank you!

This restaurant has changed its name (same owner) and transitioned to a fine-dining restaurant with…read morea prix fixe monthly rotating menu and a small traditional menu. The food was excellent. We had the March tastings menu and were blown away by the food. Service was excellent as well. A little pricey for some, but it was worth the money.

Not many options for Sunday brunch/lunch in Elkhart county so we decided to try here. Cute place…read moreand super nice staff. That is where the positives stop. They had a special for "Irish coffee" being St Patty's Day. Sure why not one of my favorites! I get a regular mug of coffee with Bailey's. For the record Irish coffee is brown sugar, Irish whiskey (preferably Tullamore D.E.W.) and whipped cream. Typically in a footed glass mug. I should have known better I was in Middlebury, IN. We inquired about an appetizer having garlic and onion. We were asked it if was preference or dietary? Does it really matter? But it is dietary for one of our party. After being told it had both we made other choices to split. Well the pretzel bites came with this HEAVY garlic cheese stuff that was the consistency of mashed potatoes. We also ordered poutine (another of our favorites) what came out was curly fries! (yes curly fries) with breaded cheese nuggets (yes breaded) with some brown thin gravy! Our main meal; one wedge salad (that was cut into quarters) with steak. Beautifully cooked beef medallions with zero flavor or seasoning. Nothing, not even S&P. The guest with the garlic/onion dietary request, asked what cheese comes on the nachos. She was told shredded and it's melted. So when her nachos came out it had mashed potato garlic cheese! She asked to have them remade. Which the server kindly did, her reorder came with a little melted cheese (you know when it's over heated and not cheese anymore) with sour cream squirted lines. I had the veggie burger which was actually good! The green goddess dressing is super tasty. Overall the place was nice and clean with super cute wallpaper in the bathroom. The prices with very reasonable. Would I go back, probably not. I wish them all the luck, might not be for us but I am sure they have fans.

Wonderful small town bar. The breakfast sandwich is absolutely amazing!…read more Bikers friendly.

Typical local bar with friendly waitresses and clients. Somewhat limited menu, but what they have…read moreis well done.

Dining in a private Amish home is an incredible experience that ought to be on everyone's bucket…read morelist. This place was recommended to us not by a tourist but by a friendly relative of the Amish owner, Brenda Slabaugh (everyone in this settlement is close-knit). Like other in-home dining venues, the spacious room also serves as a social gathering and worship place for the Amish. Nearly everything in the huge kitchen is prepared from scratch and served family-style. The fixed menu includes bread, salad, chicken, roast beef, noodles, mashed potatoes, cooked vegetables, and assorted pies. Everything we tasted was phenomenal. Homemade peanut butter and jam, spread on fresh-baked bread, were ethereal. The 'colorific' salad was colorful indeed and tossed in a savory vinaigrette. White meat chicken fingers and dark meat were breaded and baked (not fried) to perfection. The beef (pot roast, perhaps) was fork-tender and juicy. All of the side dishes and pies were just as wonderful. Brenda and family members who helped her prepare and serve the meal were friendly and attentive to our needs, and happy to answer questions about Amish lifestyle and customs. Of course, a 'modern' restroom is available. This business is aimed at large parties and tour groups, but it's available to smaller parties on Wednesday evenings. Advance reservations are required

Great homemade food from wonderful people! Amazing hospitality. Also bought bread to take home.read more

This place is a tourist trap, but for good reason…read more This huge restaurant spans 3 floors with the basement operating as a buffet option ($8.99 per child and $20+ for adults). I took a look, but was more impressed with the freshness, value and experience on the main floor with menu order options. The restaurant style reminded me of a re-imagined Amish version of Cracker Barrel with handmade oddities for sale. It was surprisingly busy with it being 4:30pm, and slightly annoying to learn the kids could not have the buffet if we were ordering from the menu because there are separate seating arrangements. We chose the restaurant side. Our waitress was bubbly and energetic... extremely thorough while maintaining a friendly neighborly vibe. She commanded the restaurant like it was her vocation and truly seemed pleased to serve her hungry patrons. Once she took our order and brought out our drinks we were delighted with a small homemade loaf of seed bread with real butter, apple butter, or Amish peanut butter (peanuts, honey, and marshmallow fluff mixed together) to top it with. As we enjoyed snacking, the two kids meals, and two adult dinners with soft drinks (they do not serve alcohol) came in around $75 total. The kids meal came with homemade fried (2) drumsticks, fries, drink and a cookie reserved for the end of the meal. Everything is homemade and my picky eater's gobbled it all up! Hubby ordered the fried chicken dinner and was happy enough, but both of us noted that our breast was slightly over cooked by a minute or so (slim margins, but made for a slightly dry and tough tasting breast). He loved his corn accompaniment, noting that it tasted like it was freshly cut from the cob. I opted for the Amish sampler plate and enjoyed the meatloaf, the breading of the fried chicken, the texture of the roast beef (though the seasoning could've improved), and the chicken stuffing with fresh carrots with a slight crunchy texture mixed in. The green bean side was good enough with the bacon, but lacking a crispy texture. The mashed potatoes and beef gravy were just okay. This gargantuan portion also came with a small side salad of leafy greens, a cucumber slice and grape tomato with dressing of your choice. Everything was good... so much food! I felt like I should've toiled on the farm all day to earn such a filling meal. For dessert we bought a homemade strawberry rhubarb pie to take home. Perfectly cooked (no soggy bottom) and wonderful texture and married flavors. The pie was worth it for $18 and if you stop by the visitor center you can get a $1 coupon. Just make sure to bring it in so they can staple it to the receipt for accounting. If we ever come back I may need to try the lemon meringue pie. The peaks were gorgeous and so tall! Pros: good home cooking. Homemade pies. Value prices for what you get. Cons: potential long waits, separate buffet from restaurant and some food lacking seasoning.

The food quality was quite disappointing here. Everything looked so good on the menu and I was so…read morevery hungry, I ordered the sampler platter because I couldn't decide. Kudos to the restaurant for having that option , otherwise I would have had to order multiple meals. Besides the fresh bread and butter - which was amazing- nothing tasted good. The fried chicken was soggy, the meatloaf was mostly bread, the beef had no flavor at all it tasted like it's been rinsed in water. The stuffing was basically just mushy bread with seasoning. The green beens were mushy frozen green beans, the baked apple was overly sugary and the flavor was just strange. The food was 2 stars at best. However, the service was 5 star, excellent. Our waitress was exceptionally attentive and generous with the free bread and helping us with the menu items. It's a very large restaurant and there were only a few us us dining there right after the holidays. There is a large interesting gift shop inside the restaurant and an entire bakery. I wish we would have gotten dessert but given that we were not enjoying our meal, we decided against it.

I have been here several times. Today when I went into the restaurant the waitress I got had a…read morespeech impediment which was no problem. She was kind but that is all I can say about her. She needs to pay attention more and learn how to serve her customer's. She did not give me the coffee I ordered until my food was done not because she was busy just because she didn't remember I ordered it even though she was looking at her ticket book several times. I would have asked to speak to the owners/management but my experience in the past has told me they really don't care. I would go elsewhere to eat and pass this place.

Love the food. Love the service. It's about an hour and a half drive for me and I still make a…read morepoint to get there when I can. Highly recommend the prime rib on Friday and the Breakfast buffet.

Holy shit order the Philly cheese sandwich!!! it taste just like it doesn't Philly except the…read morecolors different. Also the mozzarella sticks!

We were planning to celebrate my nephew's birthday. We were seated at a table and ordered drinks…read more There was a one man band playing. He was SO LOUD that we could not hold a conversation. I asked the hostess to ask him to turn it down. She said he absolutely would not. So we left and went someplace else to eat. Will never go back.