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Blue Gate Restaurant and Bakery

195 N Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565
888-447-4725
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Ranked #2 of 10 restaurants in Shipshewana
Cuisines: American
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Buffet, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Buffet, Dessert
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Greenville, Michigan
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28 reviews 28 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013 NEW

We ate dinner here before attending a concert down the road at the Town Center theater. The wait staff are so efficient and fun to watch. Our waitress, Elizabeth was very attentive and fast. There are three dining rooms and they were all busy when we came but we got right in. The food was so tasty, for a large... More

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traverse city, mi
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117 reviews 117 reviews
98 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

A bit critical because of the let down over the hype. I had the fried chicken with all white meat, mashed potatoes with gravy and chicken stuffing. The chicken was dry tough and included dark meat. I brought it to the waitresses attention and she brought 2 more pieces of white meat with in seconds, telling me that the food... More

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Woonsocket, RI
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

The gift shop was very nice, lots of fresh baked breads, fudge, and other deserts. The restaurant service was very good, the food average, but good for the price.

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Michigan
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32 reviews 32 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

I have eaten at Blue Gate a number of times. The service and food are always great. The baked goods are so good, and all homemade

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Lebanon, Pennsylvania
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

I am from Lancaster County, PA, so I've eaten at many restraunts that serve Amish cooking, however, I must say that this restraunt is good or better than any you will get! Must do or try: Try the Amish Peanut Butter Spread that is served before your meal with the bread. Yum! So many pies, try them each and you'll... More

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St. George, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Good food. Great service. Good value. The roast beef, chicken and ham are great. Warning, No alcohol served...but its worth it.

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Toledo
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37 reviews 37 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

The beef & noodles are really good and lots of baked goods are available. There were also nice items in the gift shop. The staff was very friendly and the bathrooms were clean.

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Poplar Grove, Illinois
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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I use to eat here a lot over the many years of coming to this area. I ate here when it was just a little small building and as a bigger one as it is now. However this time I see it is all about money and not the people or the people they repersent localy. (Amish). I ordered the... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

First you get homemade bread sooo good. I love their peanut butter it is so sweet. I went 2 times I got the fried chicken once it was awesome. The other time I got the Amish sampler... It was pretty good too.

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Sparta, Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

We were staying at the Essenhaus Inn for a conference. After eating breakfast & lunch at the Essenhaus restaurant, and being quite disappointed, we decided to try the Blue Gate for dinner and we were so glad we did. We arrived on Friday night around 5:30 and there was already a waiting list for seating. We browsed in the bakery... More

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