Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen

You can't come down here without doing a buffet, and Mrs Yoder's is excellent. As of 2024, the buffet with a drink is $17, and while I usually don't order a buffet, the price was similar to their entrees (which is unusual), so I went for it. The fried chicken is the star of the show. It is tender, juicy, the skin is crispy, and it falls off the bone. I paired that with the very creamy mashed potatoes, noodles, gravy, and a plate of cold salad. My friend and I both went back for more chicken. I also enjoyed the fairly simple salad bar for a veggie. The buffet is clean, the servers are friendly, and they really keep it stocked. If you want a good meal with a bit of a lot, I think this is the place to go! The desserts looked very good, but a girl's got limits.

Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen is located in the heart of Amish country in Mt. Hope, Ohio across from the Mt. Hope Livestock Auction site. They have been serving up delicious Amish country food since 1994. Hungry patrons can order from the menu or take advantage of the delicious lunch and dinner buffets. You can get the buffet to go for $8 per pound. There are also daily specials. Business hours have recently been reduced to 11 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, they are closed on Sunday. The restaurant is very popular with locals and tourists. The parking lot is fairly spacious but can get very crowded. If you arrive by horse and buggy you may take advantage of the available hitching posts to secure your animal.The buffet includes a salad bar. They offer a nice variety of entrees and sides. There is something for everyone but he highlight is the amazing marinated and hand-breaded pressure fried chicken. Oh my, it's some of the very best fried chicken I have ever eaten. People are willing to drive a great distance just for the chicken, it's that good. I also really enjoy the meatloaf, roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, corn and much more. Your choice of beverage (no alcohol) is included in the price of the buffet but does not include their wonderful homemade desserts which can be ordered separately.Dining at Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen is a very pleasant experience. The food is delicious and service is fast and friendly. Prices are reasonable. I give it two thumbs up, way up. Highly recommended.

Out of all of the Amish places to eat that I have been to so far, this place has the best flavor, and they have a large food offering. The waitress was attentive with the drinks, and the place was clean. It's pretty basic on the inside, and the wait can be a little long. I just wish dessert was included in the price. It's worth it if you are driving to the area.

This was our first visit to the area and we decided to eat here for a late lunch. We both had the buffet which was an excellent bargain for $17 including drink.They had a nice salad bar and a separate hot buffet--we just did the hot iems. I had meat loaf, chicken, shredded beef, corn, green beans and mashed potatoes and gravy. I put away a big plate and was full. We both got a piece of pie to take home (her pecan and me custard) Everything tasted great and the service by server Sarah was friendly and attentive. If you don't want to do thev buffet, they have regular entrees with sides for about the same price. We will return if we are ever in the area again. There was an Amish horse and buggy just across the fence in the next door parking lot, so we HAD to go over and pet the horse and take a picture. It's nice to take the road less travelled sometimes and see the real America.

Really cute Amish buffet featuring excellent fried chicken. Extensive salad bar too! Don't forget to order a slice of pie or cake... delicious!!!

Good food, good service, buffet was always full.Very fair price. It was very busy but we were seated quickly and never felt rushed

Homemade food. Reasonable prices. Lovely service. The classic restaurant for the region. Recommended to us. We recommend it too.

Amazing food and VALUE! Most people know the chicken here is awesome...but so is the cabbage casserole (almost passed over it!). Also, the raisen pie was the BEST pie I ever had! Four people $75. Can't eat anywhere these days for that little!

The best fried chicken ever! Strawberry pie was amazing. Very comfortable place. Locals were there....which means a lot to me. Waitress was very attentive. Always pleasurable at Mrs. Yoders

We love the authentic Amish food. You know it's food of the Amish are there too we have had the buffet and off the menu. Did not disappoint.