Dutch Country Market in Laurel, Delaware, is a favorite Amish‑style stop on the Delmarva Peninsula, known for its Pennsylvania Dutch comfort foods, bustling bakery, and shelves full of jams, jellies, bulk goods, and hand‑dipped ice cream. Tucked just off busy Route 13, it feels like a small slice of Lancaster County transplanted to the Eastern Shore, complete with staff in traditional Amish and Mennonite dress and a loyal following of locals and travelers.dutchcountrymarket+2
Name, Address, And Setting
The full listing appears as Dutch Country Market, 11233 Trussum Pond Rd, Laurel, DE 19956, right off Route 13 (Sussex Highway) and across from the Route 13 Outlet Market. The market describes itself as the place to go in Laurel “to enjoy authentic Pennsylvania Dutch foods,” inviting guests to stop in for lunch, a coffee break, or baked goods, and to “bring your family for hand‑dipped ice cream” or shop for favorite jams and jellies.dutchcountryfurniture+2
Company information notes that Dutch Country Market has been bringing traditional Amish and Mennonite foods and values to the southern Delaware community since the late 1980s and 1990s, with a focus on comfort foods, natural ingredients, and a welcoming, small‑scale atmosphere. Visitors immediately notice staff wearing head coverings and Lancaster‑style plain clothes, emphasizing the market’s strong Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch roots.linkedin+1
Bakery, Deli, And Favorite Foods
Dutch Country Market combines a food market, bakery, and coffee shop under one roof, making it a one‑stop destination for meals, desserts, and pantry staples. The market’s own overview highlights a wide range of goods: “homemade meals, desserts, and baked goods,” along with candies, seasonings, jellies, condiments, salads, baked goods, and “excellent meats & cheeses.”dutchcountrymarket+2
From the official menu and shopping description:
Bakery Favorites A dedicated bakery added in 2016 allows the market to offer an expanded selection of fresh goods “made right here in Laurel, DE,” including whoopie pies, pies, breads, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, scones, donuts, muffins, bear claws, fry pies, and sticky buns. They also sell Pellman cakes, McClure’s pies, Spring Glen desserts, and other Lancaster County treats, giving the bakery case a deep bench of Pennsylvania Dutch classics.dutchcountrymarket
Bulk Foods & Baking Supplies Dutch Country Market’s bulk aisles stock baking supplies, gluten‑free baking items, bulk candy, nuts, dried fruit, canned vegetables, and an array of jams, jellies, relishes, sauces, and other canned goods sourced from Amish and Mennonite suppliers in Pennsylvania. Their “famous Apple Butter,” made annually on site from an heirloom recipe, is called out as a signature product that reflects generational food traditions.dutchcountrymarket
Deli, Meats, And Prepared Foods The market positions itself as a deli and sandwich shop as well as a bakery, with “excellent meats & cheeses” and prepared salads available both for eating in the café and taking home. Visitors can stop for lunch or dinner, order hot and cold sandwiches, and pick up classic Pennsylvania Dutch sides such as deli salads, coleslaw, and other ready‑to‑serve items.dutchcountryfurniture+1
Ice Cream, Coffee, And Treats Dutch Country Market invites families to come for “hand‑dipped ice cream,” pairing it with coffee and dessert for a low‑key outing. Between the ice cream counter, bakery sweets, and candy selection, the market is as much a dessert destination as it is a grocery.dutchcountrymarket+1
Real Reviews And Guest Impressions
Reviews featured on the market’s own site paint a picture of a well‑loved local gem. One prominently quoted comment reads:
“Great selection of various goods. Wide varieties of candies, seasonings, jellies & condiments, salads, baked goods, excellent meats & cheeses and the best dill pickles. Everything is fresh and delicious. Highly recommend.”dutchcountrymarket
Tripadvisor’s restaurant listing describes Dutch Country Market as bringing “the Amish food experience to Laurel, DE,” noting that staff are hired from a Dover, Delaware Amish community and inviting guests to “sample our homemade baked goods and Amish‑style meals.” One visitor who stopped in after buying furniture next door reported that “the food was very good and the portions are ample,” mentioning a meatball sandwich, a roast beef sandwich, and a pie that was “very good,” and calling the place “a pretty awesome hidden gem.”tripadvisor
Another reviewer noted that the restaurant is “a market where meats, cheeses, candies, cakes and other goods are sold,” praising “very tasty” turkey and “fantastic” sweet potato biscuits while highlighting the “cute Amish‑clothed women” working in the kitchen and servers, with bottomless drinks and “excellent” prices without sales tax compared to Virginia. Together, these observations underscore the market’s blend of value, authenticity, and distinctive Amish atmosphere.tripadvisor
Why It’s A Must‑Visit On The Eastern Shore
From a tourist‑editor point of view, Dutch Country Market works on several levels: it is a convenient roadside stop right off Route 13, a destination for people who love Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch foods, and a family‑friendly place to eat and browse. Its focus on “authentic Pennsylvania Dutch foods” and visible Amish and Mennonite staff connect it directly to Lancaster County traditions while grounding it firmly in the culture of southern Delaware.linkedin+2
Travelers can:
Stop for lunch in the café, choosing from hot sandwiches, Amish‑style meals, salads, and sides.
Finish with hand‑dipped ice cream, donuts, or sticky buns from the bakery.
Take home staples like apple butter, jams, bulk baking supplies, meats, cheeses, and candies for a longer‑lasting taste of the Eastern Shore.dutchcountrymarket+2
Located roughly midway between Salisbury and Dover, Dutch Country Market also makes a natural waypoint on broader Eastern Shore itineraries, pairing easily with outlet shopping, small‑town exploring, or beach trips. For anyone who loves Amish markets in places like Pennsylvania or New Jersey, this Laurel stop offers a similar experience without leaving Delaware.dutchcountryfurniture+1
By Elizabeth Montgomery, Food Editor
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