Good 'N Plenty Restaurant
- February 21, 2006
- Rated 5 of 5 by
razzzbere from little egg harbor, New Jersey
What a great experience, if you are looking for some Pennsylvania Dutch home cooking! This is a family style restaurant, which means that you sit at a long table with other families and pass the food around the table. The host sat us down first, and as other people joined our table they made sure to let everyone know where each group was from—a nice way to start a conversation. The friendly waitress came over and pointed out the food that was already on the table, and she put down some home made white and wheat bread. There was whipped butter, apple butter, and cottage cheese. Chicken salad, chow-chow and pepper cabbage, the last two being Amish specialities. Non-alcoholic beverages were also served. Every night, the entrees change and they serve all three along with veggies. We had baked ham, fried chicken, and meatloaf. Green beans, mashed potatoes, and applesauce were also passed around. Everything was excellent, especially the meatloaf, which normally I don't care to eat at restaurants. Coffee and tea were served to those who wanted it, and then the desserts; jello, tapioca pudding, and home made ice cream, as well as a whole shoofly pie and dutch apple pie for the table. What a great place to dine... come early, they fill-up quick! They also have a bakery and gift shop on site. I would definitely come here again and again, and would recommend it for anyone wanting to experience true Pennsylvania Dutch cooking.
From journal Escape to Amish Country, PA
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Good n' Plenty
- September 21, 2002
- Rated 4 of 5 by
EPearl from Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Another very unique experience that we had was at the Good n' Plenty Restaurant. It is a very large restaurant, so the chances of getting in even without a reservation are pretty good, but you might have a small wait. They will give you a number when you register. While you are waiting, you can browse in the bakery and consider taking home a snack for later in the night, that is if you think you will ever be able to eat again after you've finished. There are large tables, usually seating 12 people, and the meals are served family style. Introductions are made before the meal, with everyone telling their name and where they are from. This is supposed to help stimulate conversation between people who did not come together, I think. It didn't work, from what I could see. Everyone was too busy trying to make a grab for the nearest available bowl and heap the goodies on their plate. They had relishes, such as pepper cabbage and chow chow, if your tastes lean in that direction, as well as homemade breads with apple butter or whipped butter. Plenty of main entrees, such as: ham, fried chicken, beef stew, roast beef, baked country sausage, pork and sauerkraut, and brown buttered noodles. Entrees do change over time. Vegetables might include mashed potatoes, stuffing, jello with fruit, green beans. Desserts were rather anti-climactic, but included ice cream or sherbert, apple pie or crumb cake, as well as shoo fly pie. Soft drinks and coffee and tea were also available, as well as milk, if requested. I would definitely recommend this totally unique dining experience.
From journal Pennsylvania Dutch Countryside