Putnam County’s Best Kept Secret: Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Dining Arrives in Brewster
BREWSTER, NY — Commuters and locals traveling along the Route 22 corridor are accustomed to the usual rotation of delis, pizzerias, and fast-casual chains. But there is a new, tantalizing aroma wafting through Brewster this month. The Brewster Dutch Kitchen, a sprawling, authentic Amish-style restaurant and bakery, has officially opened its doors, bringing the slow-cooked, scratch-made magic of Lancaster County right to the heart of Putnam County.
Located in a beautifully retrofitted timber-frame building that feels miles away from the hustle of the Metro-North, the restaurant offers a total escape. Stepping inside, the glow of replica gas lighting, the sturdy solid oak tables, and the sight of waitstaff in traditional dress instantly transport diners to a simpler time where meals were meant to be savored, not rushed.
The Details
- Restaurant: The Brewster Dutch Kitchen
- Address: 1215 Route 22, Brewster, NY 10509
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays & Mondays)
On The Menu: Hearty, Scratch-Made Classics
The kitchen philosophy here is simple: if it can be made from scratch, it is. There are no microwaves in the back, and the ingredients are sourced with an emphasis on local farm freshness.
Fan Favorites Include:
- Traditional Amish Chicken Pot Pie: Forget the crust you are used to. This authentic version is a thick, rich stew filled with massive chunks of tender chicken, potatoes, and homemade slippery square noodles.
- Slow-Roasted Pork and Sauerkraut: A Pennsylvania Dutch staple. The pork falls apart with a fork, paired perfectly with tangy, slow-simmered sauerkraut and creamy mashed potatoes.
- Warm Bread & Apple Butter: Every table is greeted with a basket of thick-sliced, warm homemade white bread and a jar of sweet, spiced apple butter.
- The “Putnam” Breakfast Skillet: A mountain of crispy home fries topped with crumbled homemade sausage, scrambled eggs, and smothered in a rich white country gravy.
- Pumpkin Whoopie Pies: The bakery counter up front is churning out these massive, soft cake-like cookies sandwiched with thick cream cheese icing.
What The Locals Are Saying
The restaurant has only been open a few weeks, but it is already drawing crowds from neighboring Westchester and Danbury. Here is what diners are saying:
“I usually drive three hours down to Pennsylvania a couple of times a year just to stock up on baked goods and get a real Amish meal. I am thrilled I only have to drive ten minutes now. The chicken pot pie is absolutely incredible—just like I remember.”
— Michael T., Carmel, NY
“Come hungry and prepare to take a nap afterward. The portions are absolutely massive and the prices are so reasonable. We bought two loaves of sourdough and a whole shoofly pie from the bakery counter on our way out.”
— Sarah Jenkins, Brewster
“It is so nice to have a sit-down family restaurant in town that doesn’t feel like a corporate chain. The staff is incredibly polite, and the food is just pure comfort. The roast beef practically melted in my mouth.”
— David R., Danbury, CT
