Food & Drink

Famous for our Food

Start your day at the Blue Gate Garden Inn with a full, made-to-order breakfast buffet, including custom omelets prepared by our chef—always complimentary for our overnight guests. Then, end your day just steps away at the Blue Gate Restaurant, where you can enjoy homestyle Amish cooking, fresh-baked breads, and hearty comfort food made from scratch. It's the perfect way to experience the flavors of Shipshewana from morning to night.

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Breakfast Buffet

Breakfast at the Blue Gate Garden Inn is a true treat—a full buffet spread paired with warm hospitality and country charm. Each morning, guests can enjoy a hearty selection of breakfast favorites, including scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, fresh fruit, pastries, and more. Our highlight is the made-to-order omelet station, where you can customize your perfect omelet with a variety of fresh ingredients, prepared just the way you like it.

Served daily from 7:00 to 10:00 A.M. and always complimentary for overnight guests, it’s the perfect way to start your day in Shipshewana.

Sweet Treats & Late Night Snacks

The Ice Creamery

Treat yourself at the Blue Gate Garden Inn’s Ice Creamery, where hand-dipped ice cream, sundaes, and sweet treats meet small-town charm. Craving something savory? Enjoy our fresh, made-to-order pizzas—perfect for an easy dinner or late-night snack. It’s a fun, family-friendly spot for treats, eats, and relaxation in Shipshewana.

Amish country Homecooking

The Blue Gate REstaurant

The Blue Gate Restaurant in Shipshewana, Indiana, offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where tradition and comfort come together. Known for our homestyle Amish cooking, the restaurant features handcrafted woodwork, cozy décor, and the inviting aroma of freshly baked bread and pies. From hearty, made-from-scratch meals to our famous family-style dining, every detail is designed to make you feel right at home. Whether you’re enjoying a classic roast beef dinner or one of our signature desserts, the Blue Gate Restaurant is a place where good food and genuine hospitality take center stage.

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Blue Gate Bakery

A visit to the Blue Gate Bakery is a must while in Shipshewana—where the scent of fresh-baked goods welcomes you with warmth and nostalgia. Our bakery offers a wide selection of homemade pies, breads, cookies, and pastries, all crafted using time-honored Amish recipes and the finest ingredients. From gooey cinnamon rolls to fruit-filled fry pies, every treat is made from scratch with love and tradition baked into each bite.

Open daily and located inside the Blue Gate Restaurant, the bakery is the perfect place to grab a sweet snack, take home a dozen cookies, or gift a taste of Shipshewana. Mon-Sat 7:00am to 8:00pm.

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