There’s something so delightfully pleasing about a cafeteria lunch. The experience of perusing the menu, grabbing a tray, and filling it with everything from pizza and tater tots to grilled cheese and pudding. While we can’t transport you to the glory days of grade school, there is a cozy country restaurant in Bellville, Ohio, that offers a nostalgic, cafeteria-style dining experience sure to fill your heart and soul!

Ohio Amish Country is known for its amazing restaurants and shops, and Der Dutchman is among the region's most beloved eateries. With multiple locations throughout Ohio Amish Country, the Bellville location of Der Dutchman is extra special; the kind of place folks return to time and time again.
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Step inside this darling destination and you'll find a charming general store and cozy little dining area; a homey space that reminds us of a grade school cafeteria... in the best possible way.
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The salad bar and hot food buffet offer a near-endless array of options, but all have one thing in common: this food is fresh, home-made, stick-to-your-ribs country cooking.
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You can tell a lot about a restaurant by the bread bowl. These rolls? They're worth the trip alone! You might have to stop yourself from getting too full before diving into the main event...
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The dinner buffet is a major crowd pleaser, offering Thanksgiving on a plate with turkey, mashed potatoes, noodles, green beans, and creamed corn. We never had a lunch like *this* in the school cafeteria!
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Still have room for dessert? You have options... lots of options. The pies are all made fresh daily and you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to really take things to the next level.
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So what do you say? Hang up your hat and dig in!
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Have you eaten at Der Dutchman in Belleville before? This cafeteria-style restaurant has some of the best home-cooked food in Ohio… try it, and you’re sure to agree!

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Der Dutchman, 720 State Rte 97 W, Bellville, OH 44813, USA