Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: 195 N Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565, USA

Phone: +12607684725

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10:30AM–7PM

Tuesday: 10:30AM–7PM

Wednesday: 10:30AM–7PM

Thursday: 10:30AM–7PM

Friday: 10:30AM–8PM

Saturday: 7AM–8PM

Reviews

J.M. J

Aug 5, 2022

Ordered off the menu since we weren’t hungry enough for the buffet. I just got the potato soup which honestly was pretty mediocre. My husband got the special that day of beef and noodles and literally had only a couple slivers of beef. Really disappointing. We will be back in town soon and will give them another try, but will get the buffet and chicken this time. Hopefully that will be a lot better! Well we revisited the Blue Gate and would like to update my review. This time we got the buffet and it was so much better then last time when we ordered off the menu! The chicken was top notch & all the sides we tried were delicious. The beef & noodles on buffet was very generous with the beef, unlike last time when ordered off the menus. Even the potato soup was improved upon! Great selection of salad items also. Nice surprise that pie and soft serve ice cream are included with the buffet, and pies were delicious!

Vicki Phipps

Jul 20, 2022

The restaurant is part of the Blue Gate complex. There is a bakery, gift shops and theater in the same building. Actually the restaurant has two parts. One is for ordering off the menu and the other is for the buffet. We went to the buffet. The food tasted excellent and looked nice and fresh. The staff were diligent about keeping things cleaned up. The only warning I would give people is if you're sensitive to MSG be very cautious. I am very sensitive to it and had a very unpleasant and quick reaction to eating there. My husband was fine. On another note, the staff is very thoughtful and helpful. I left my sweater there and did not realize it until we got back to camp. I called asking about it. They went and found it, placed it at the cash register and I picked it up that same night. So nice not to have to shop for a new one. Thanks again.

Samantha Baldyga

Mar 15, 2022

Paid for the buffet dinner with our concert tickets and we still had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. It was very organized but I wish we could have had a better window for dinner like half hour incirments or something like that. The buffet had soups, salad, 3 main meats (braised beef, fried chicken, and meatloaf) and an entire table of desserts. The buffet included soda or water and the breading on the fried chicken was outstanding, so tender and delicious. They had apple butter and peanut butter spread for you to try on bread and they sell these both in the bakery. The best fried chicken I've had so far. While we waited, we shopped around inside and visited the Bakery. Lots of sweets and random things for sale.

A.M. Jackson

Jan 30, 2022

We had a great meal there on Monday, returning to Sturgis to sleep and drove back to Blue Gate for lunch the next day. Perfect food for our three hour drive back to Indy. The food is so good and the staff is nice and attentive. Can’t wait to return.

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Questions & Answers

Is the buffet served today

Brock R. | Feb 20, 2019
Cheri Seale | Feb 21, 2019

Everyday.

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Are you serving dinner buffet everyday?

Marlene Jacobs | Feb 19, 2021
Swede Valparaiso | Feb 20, 2021

Yes but someone dishes out the food for you

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Is it a buffet

ニャー | Feb 20, 2019
Thurston Jones | Feb 21, 2019

Yes, there is a buffet downstairs $14.99 for lunch and $15.99 for dinner. It offers everything that is on the menu except for soups, sandwiches, and daily specials. It closes at 7pm.

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Do they offer take out?

Randy Grieser | Jul 24, 2021
Florence Struble | Jul 25, 2021

Yes

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I saw an advertisement that listed a dinner and show. Is there a dinner theater?

Diann Cary | Feb 20, 2020
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2020

Hi Dianne, we have two event venues and a restaurant. We have our Music Hall which is attached to our restaurant as well as our Performing Arts center down the street. All shows from both venues have the option of adding a dinner package.

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When is the seafood buffet served?

Gene Yoder | Feb 20, 2019
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2019

The Seafood Buffet is a special event we do sporadically depending on the market price of certain fresh items. Right now we don't have any dates scheduled but sign up for e-mail newsletters and watch our Facebook page for announcements and updates!

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Can you order off the menu for breakfast? My Mom and I love the mush! What time do you serve breakfast?

Judy Smith | Sep 22, 2021
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Sep 23, 2021

We do not have menu dining for breakfast at this time. We do have breakfast buffet on Saturday mornings.

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Are they recurring masks? Do I have to make a reservation before visiting?

John Rosario | Feb 19, 2021
terri nix-jeffries | Feb 20, 2021

They have masks provided by the buffet, which also they provide disposable gloves.. wish more places would instill this and open back up. As for reservations, I would assume it depends on the day and if a show at their performing arts theater... call ahead to ensure

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Can you purchase bottles of the apple butter and peanut butter

Laura Kirtley | Feb 19, 2021
C.V. Jones Jr | Feb 20, 2021

Yes on both

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Is the buffet open on Tuesday and Wednesday in April 2019

Marcie Hasek | Feb 20, 2020
Mr Chenoweth | Feb 21, 2020

Yes it is

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Is there a breakfast buffet on Saturday morning and if so what time, and how much, thank you,

Michelle Baughman | Feb 20, 2019
james knipp | Feb 21, 2019

I'm pretty sure there is and it's like $10

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Hiw much is the sefood buffet?

Karen Freedline | Feb 20, 2019
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2019

All you can eat for $29.99!

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Is Chicken Pot Pie only served on Thursday's?

Marie Potter | Feb 20, 2019
Randy Dennis | Feb 21, 2019

No it's just on special on Thursdays

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can you have baked goods shipped out of state - thinking of the fried pies ???

robert greathouse | Feb 20, 2018
Tony Eason | Feb 21, 2018

Yes

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Is there crab legs

James Isfalt | Aug 23, 2021
John Dubyak | Aug 24, 2021

No crab legs. It is an Amish dinner restaurant. Chicken, noodles, stuffing, etc.

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It's a buffet?

Moises Perez | Aug 23, 2021
Nathan Saint | Aug 24, 2021

They have both buffet and a la carte.

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Can you order a regular meal and the buffet

Penny Patton | Jun 24, 2021
Jesse James | Jun 25, 2021

I ate at the buffet last week. I think if I had it to do over I'd eat upstairs and order off the menu

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Does the dinner buffet include the slow roasted smoked ham ?

Cheryl Sexton | May 25, 2021
David White | May 26, 2021

Yes

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Can the pies be frozen?

lorraine aebi | May 25, 2021
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | May 26, 2021

Yes, the baked pies can be frozen! Cream pies cannot.

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Just wondering if the bakery is open on Sunday?

Kathy Marzion | Feb 19, 2021
Jon Allen | Feb 20, 2021

No , they are closed on Sunday.

Do we have to wear masks?

Lisa Granat | Feb 19, 2021
Mike Schwab | Feb 20, 2021

Only till seated and when going to buffet

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Is the restaurant open nowm I mean because if covid. Will it be open on Sat.?do they take reservations?

Ellen Mullen | Feb 19, 2021
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 20, 2021

Yes, we are open for dine in! We do not take reservations, but you can join our waitlist at www.thebluegate.com and we text when your table is ready.

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Is the Buffet open during November 2020?

Sandra | Feb 19, 2021
Rose Hearn | Feb 20, 2021

The buffet was open when we visited 1 week ago.

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Hello, we are planning on coming to Shipshewana tomorrow and wanted to eat at the Blue Gate for Lunch Buffet and wanted to check and see if it was still open? Do I need reservations? Thank You

Janice Durham | Feb 19, 2021
Jo dee Wickings | Feb 20, 2021

it's still open, no reservations needed

Are you open on Thanksgiving? Thanks

Jan Epp | Feb 19, 2021
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 20, 2021

We are not open on Thanksgiving Day, but we are open the day before and after. We also have heat and serve Thanksgiving meals available! Www.bluegatebakery.com

Are you offering a Thanksgiving takeout meal ?

Cindy Wagner | Feb 19, 2021
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 20, 2021

Yes, we are! You can order online at www.bluegatebakery.com.

Is the Blue Gate restaurant currently open for dine in?

Donna Fisher | Feb 19, 2021
Bill Crowder | Feb 20, 2021

Yes. Wear your mask in and out. Take it off when seated at your table.

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What are they doing ti social distance and covid?

Brigetti Michael | Feb 19, 2021
Becky Rhyne | Feb 20, 2021

Buffering the amount of guests entering the building, requiring gloves and masks, promoting social distancing. The place is also incredibly clean. They have the cleanest restrooms I have ever seen in a restaurant.

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Do they open on Labor Day this year 2020??

Jessica Mai | Feb 19, 2021
Jeff Smith | Feb 20, 2021

Yes they are open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

You open on Sunday r not ?

Richard Sevrence | Feb 19, 2021
Allen Wood | Feb 20, 2021

No they are closed

Are masks enforced here?

Karin Canfield | Feb 19, 2021
Allan Mueller | Feb 20, 2021

We had to wear a mask until we were seated.

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will the buffet be available july 3 2020 downstairs

SHARON DEAL | Feb 19, 2021
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 20, 2021

Hi Sharon! Yes, the buffet will be open and served "cafeteria-style". We look forward to hosting you!

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Do you take credit cards or just cash

Anne Hudson | Feb 19, 2021
Christopher Vinson | Feb 20, 2021

Credit and cash. F.y.i, need cash in a lot of businesses in this community

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Are you open for dine in?

ølïvïä düffy | Feb 19, 2021
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 20, 2021

Hi ølïvïä! Yes, we're open! Come on over!

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Are you open Christmas Day?

Pamela Kuhn | Feb 20, 2020
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2020

Hi Pamela, We will be closed on Christmas Day.

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Do you have round tables in the restauant?

Michelle Wiley | Feb 20, 2020
Covers With Kaylin | Feb 21, 2020

No there are not.

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Is the buffet price the same for small children as it is for adults?

Deborah Wisler | Feb 20, 2020
Trisha | Feb 21, 2020

Not sure but you might want to check well worth the price for the food that is on the buffet

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Is breakfast offered all day?

Ryan Rodriguez | Feb 20, 2020
Janice Lowery | Feb 21, 2020

I don't think they do.

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Can u get chicken to go

Bill Ward | Feb 20, 2020
Covers With Kaylin | Feb 21, 2020

Yes you can

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Is this the hotel that has a wAter park

Deborah Miller | Feb 20, 2020
Mark Rosenberger | Feb 21, 2020

No ... This is "down town" Shipshewana.

Can I order from the menu if I meet friends eating dinner at the buffet?

Brenda Coburn | Feb 20, 2020
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2020

No, the buffet dining room is on a different level than the menu dining room.

Does dinner buffet include drink and dessert

Wanda Mundy | Feb 20, 2020
kim connor | Feb 21, 2020

Yes. But remember things constantly change so you may just want to call and ask them directly what the current status is

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Is the breakfast buffet served every day during the summer?

Frances Cook | Feb 20, 2020
leah eicher | Feb 21, 2020

No Saturday morning only.

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Can I order peanut butter and have it shipped?

Debra Welker | Feb 20, 2020
Andrew Rohrer | Feb 21, 2020

Absolutely! Just visit BlueGateBakery.com

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What is on the buffet for breakfast and dinner

William Stolz | Feb 20, 2020
Pam Mahorney | Feb 21, 2020

I dont know about breakfast, we only ate dinner. To start there is a nice, fresh , salad bar. With lots of variety, rolls and soup. My DJ ate the potato soup and like it a lot. The hot bar consisted of mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, a vegetable casserole, chicken and noodles, pot roast, fried chicken, cherry cobbler and maybe another vegetable. To finish there were at least 12 kinds of pie and or soft serve ice cream

Are there any gluten free options at Blue Gate?

Kylee Light | Feb 20, 2020
Pam Mahorney | Feb 21, 2020

You could choose the buffet. There is a nice salad bar. The hot bar usually has pot roast, green beans, mashed potaoes. Soft serve ice cream for dessert.

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are you opened with the buffet on sunday what is on the buffet on sundays

Carol Pruss | Feb 20, 2020
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2020

We are closed on Sunday. Please try us Monday through Saturday!

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How much is the buffet

Michael Gest | Feb 20, 2020
Leanna Hershberger | Feb 21, 2020

Soup & salad bar is 10.99 Lunch is 14.99 Dinner is 15.99

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Are they open for memorial day?

Marten S | Feb 20, 2020
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2020

Yes, from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm Eastern

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Is it possible to purchase something I saw there on line and have it shipped?

susan vance | Feb 20, 2020
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2020

Please give us a call at 888-447-4725 from 9am-5pm and we will be glad to get it shipped out for you!

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How much is the dinner buffet?

Kevin Querbach | Feb 20, 2020
Kathy Sophet | Feb 21, 2020

Do u need reservations for buffet tonight

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Do you ship bake goods out of state thinking of your cookies

Dustin baatz | Feb 20, 2020
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2020

You bet! Just visit BlueGateBakery.com or call 888.447.4725 and ask for the Bakery, they'll take great care of you!

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Doe it serve food on Sunday s?

Lee Fenwick | Feb 20, 2020
Ufy | Feb 21, 2020

No

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Does the blue gate restaurant open for breakfast anymore

cindy eastwood | Feb 20, 2020
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2020

Hi Cindy, we open for Breakfast on Fridays and Saturdays. Saturday we feature our Breakfast Buffet! You can always check our hours on the website at BlueGateRestaurant.com!

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Is there a Saturday buffet and what is the price

Sharon Blashfield | Feb 20, 2020
Pamela Hermes | Feb 21, 2020

Dinner buffet I believe is 15.99, breakfast is 9.99 & lunch is 14.99, includes non alcoholic beverage, or you can order off the menu

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Does everyone in our party have to get seafood buffet?

Jan Frick | Feb 20, 2020
james knipp | Feb 21, 2020

I don't think so

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Is there a breakfast buffet tomorrow? New years day? Thanks

Missy Carpenter | Feb 20, 2019
Ivan Wade | Feb 21, 2019

I don't know if they have a breakfast buffet or not

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If I have a large party, can I make a reservation?

Patti Gyuriak | Feb 20, 2019
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2019

Yes, we love big groups! Please call our Hospitality Department at 888.447.4725 and they'll go over our group options!

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Do you need reservations?

Sara Mckrill | Feb 20, 2019
Jenny Mielke | Feb 21, 2019

No

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How much is 6 pieces of fudge at the bakery?

Cailynn Espinal-Albor | Feb 20, 2019
kmmcdaniel81 | Feb 21, 2019

They make excellent fudge, though I'm not sure of the price.

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Can you order the home style meal without getting show tickets?

Heather Papai | Feb 20, 2019
Paul Malicoat | Feb 21, 2019

Yes you can. And its marvelous!

Are there children prices for the buffet or family style?

Kathy Shafer | Feb 20, 2019
Allan Lash | Feb 21, 2019

James' answer covers it!

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Are you open on Thanksgiving?

Robin Bleeker | Feb 20, 2019
Allan Lash | Feb 21, 2019

Ring them or web page search. Unlikely I think.

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What is the price for kids?

Victoria Reinoehl | Feb 20, 2019
Paul Rigano | Feb 21, 2019

$18.95 for the show they're currently running. Prices vary based on show and time, though.

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Do they make fruit cakes or where can I find someone that does.

Judy Bruce | Feb 20, 2019
Pam Tolle | Feb 21, 2019

I would think they would a round the holidays

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Is the bakery open til 9

Valerie Smith | Feb 20, 2019
Rosa Mateo | Feb 21, 2019

Yes

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Are you open Thanksgiving Day?

Frank Hansen | Feb 20, 2019
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2019

No, we're closed major holidays. You can see all our holiday hours here: https://www.riegsecker.com/shipshewana/riegsecker/hours/

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Are you open Thanksgiving

Nancy Glenn | Feb 20, 2019
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2019

We're closed all major holidays, you can see all our holiday hours here: https://www.riegsecker.com/shipshewana/riegsecker/hours/

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Can you get alcohol?

Debbie Sadula | Feb 20, 2019
Russ Scott | Feb 21, 2019

No, great food but no booze

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What days and times do they open for breakfast?

Joseph Peterson | Feb 20, 2019
Lindsay VandenToorn | Feb 21, 2019

Friday7AM–9PM (serving breakfast) Saturday7AM–9PM (serving breakfast & a breakfast buffet) Sunday Closed Monday10:30AM–8PM Tuesday10:30AM–8PM Wednesday10:30AM–8PM Thursday10:30AM–8PM

Will you have the breakfast buffet on Labor Day?

brandy roberts | Feb 20, 2019
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2019

Yes! Hours will be 7am - 10:30a, cost is 9.99. The restaurant will be open till 9pm.

What is the cost for buffet

Donella Collins Akers | Feb 20, 2019
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2019

Soup & Salad Bar: $10.99 | Lunch: $14.99 | Dinner: $15.99

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Do you have Apple cinnamon bread?

janet rawlins | Feb 20, 2019
Thurston Jones | Feb 21, 2019

Apple bread-yes...cinnamon bread-yes...apple cinnamon-don't know

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What time does the buffet end

Amie Bonafilia | Feb 20, 2019
Thurston Jones | Feb 21, 2019

7 pm or 7:15 It depends on how busy the restaurant is....if menu dining is on a wait list, the buffet will stay open until the wait list is over....typically

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Is the restaurant open for breakfast on Thursdays?

Terri F | Feb 20, 2019
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (Owner) | Feb 21, 2019

No, I'm sorry just Friday and Saturday. On Saturday we offer a fantastic breakfast buffet!

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June 17 to 22. Whats to do (quilting) and see? Hotel rates?

Cindy Stanton | Feb 20, 2019
Kevin Kebler | Feb 21, 2019

Museum, visiter center, amish shops, hardware, quilts, cheeses, sausages, horses & carriages, turn of the century rural America.

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Do you take reservations?

Kathy Krock | Feb 20, 2018
Elizabeth Magana-Miles | Feb 21, 2018

I don't think so, but the wait is not long. Many dining rooms. And you can shop while you wait. Definitely worth the wait.

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What time does blue gates buffet end

Steve Miller | Feb 20, 2018
Gloria Maddox | Feb 21, 2018

I'm at not certain, but we ate dinner there so I would think it goes into late evening hours, but then again I was there the weekend they had the craft show.

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So you make buffalo dry meat and do you sell out of state

Manuel Diaz | Feb 20, 2018
Terris Ayres | Feb 21, 2018

I believe they ship if you call in the order.

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Are you one Thanksgiving Day?

Sandy Mettert | Feb 20, 2018
Rebecca DeJong | Feb 21, 2018

Not open Thanksgiving Day.

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What time is the breakfast Buffett?

Peggy Austin | Feb 20, 2018
Rhonda Schalow | Feb 21, 2018

7:00 - 10:30 a.m

Are reservations needed

Brenda Pagels | Feb 20, 2018
Shannon Baxter | Feb 21, 2018

No. Occasionally there is a 10-15 min wait.

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Does your amish peanut butter need to be refrigerated?

Allison Ketterman | Feb 20, 2018
Angela Baker | Feb 21, 2018

Nope

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Does this restaurant accept personal checks? Or just cards and cash?

Missy Watts | Feb 20, 2019
Thurston Jones | Feb 21, 2019

The only card they do not accept is American Express! They accept any other cards, any checks, and cash.

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