Gloria Yoder, affectionately known by many of her fans as Mrs. Yoder, had long harbored dreams of opening up her own restaurant. While Eli initially opposed this notion as he felt that Mt. Hope wouldn't support such an establishment, Gloria persisted with her desire and eventually succeeded.
Now, over 16 years later, their business is flourishing and has become a favorite destination for both locals and tourists seeking an authentic Amish experience.
Breakfast
Breakfast is the cornerstone of daily nutrition; it kick-starts your metabolism, provides energy to power through tasks and helps enhance memory and concentration skills, all of which contribute to weight control, blood sugar regulation and cholesterol reduction. Breakfast has also been linked with healthier lifestyle habits including exercise, good nutrition and reduced risks of diabetes and heart disease.
Reunions, weddings and auctions often revolve around food - reunions, weddings and auctions alike have meal services as an integral component. Gloria Yoder recognized this need when she established Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen - an Amish restaurant located across from Mt. Hope Livestock Auction in Mt. Hope village.
On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays this restaurant offers buffet-style lunch and dinner in buffet format. Their menu offers delicious Amish classics such as fried chicken, pork chops, roast beef and grilled perch; homemade pies can also be found. They use produce from nearby farms as well as make their own applesauce from bushels of fresh apples!
Lunch
Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen offers delicious fried chicken, mashed potatoes and homemade pies, making for an irresistibly satisfying dining experience in Amish country. Famous for their homestyle cooking - like serving dandelion gravy during spring time or leg of lamb purchased at county fair - Mrs. Yoder's also serves cabbage casserole, pork chops and roast beef on its menu!
Gloria Yoder (that's "Mrs."), manager and part-owner, works closely with nearly 65 employees to ensure customers leave happy. Open for breakfast and lunch Wednesday through Saturday as well as dinner Monday through Saturday (with special buffet nights for seafood, Mexican, Irish and German cuisine on select nights) the restaurant also boasts an expansive salad bar with freshly made bread delivered daily and an informative newsletter that keeps diners informed of upcoming specials - both available free at the restaurant itself!
Dinner
Dinner served by this restaurant should not be missed; its dishes include traditional fried chicken, roast beef, cabbage casserole and peanut butter pie - not forgetting their famous all-you-can-eat buffet on Wednesday and Saturday nights and steak dinner on Friday evenings as well as its incredible salad bar and delicious dessert selections!
Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen in Mt. Hope serves as an embodiment of Amish food culture, with Gloria Yoder herself overseeing nearly 65 employees to make sure diners experience an unforgettable dining experience at this unique eatery. Gloria works alongside Robert Burkholder (manager and part owner) and Trent, her son - to ensure guests have an exceptional dining experience here.
At Hartville Kitchen's well-stocked salad bar, I made myself an exquisite salad of mixed greens, hard-boiled eggs, peas, shredded cheese and crumbled bacon dressed with Hartville Kitchen-style poppy seed dressing. Other choices available to guests include soups as well as side dishes such as sweet potato fries. Moreover, homemade ice cream options were also available!
Dessert
Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen opened in Mt. Hope across from the Mt. Hope Livestock Auction, and is an extremely popular dining spot among both tourists and locals alike. Since 1994, it has become a premier stop for delicious fried chicken dishes served at Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen! Known for their famous fried chicken dishes as well as other mouthwatering fare served here, Mrs. Yoder's is beloved restaurant which serves delicious meals that visitors and locals alike.
Popular items at this restaurant include Broasted Chicken and Grilled Perch. In addition, we serve pot Roast Beef, Turkey, Pork Chops, Ham & Cod as well as our homemade Dressings with an assortment of vegetables available at our Salad Bar.
On top of its regular menu, this restaurant provides seafood buffets in January and April as well as Mexican, Irish and German specialties throughout the year. In particular, they are famous for their great pies such as apple pie, cherry pie, custard pie, black raspberry pie and raisin cream pie that come complete with scoops of ice cream to complete each dessert! Furthermore, there is an impressive collection of china teacups, plates and saucers available for sale as part of their purchase options.
