Homemade Pot Pie
Thick, square egg noodles simmered in rich chicken broth with tender pulled chicken and potatoes. A true Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, served in generous bowls the way grandmothers in Schuylkill County have always made it.
The Famous Dutch Kitchen RestaurantPennsylvania Dutch Comfort Food Since 1971
Homemade pot pie, smoked pork chops, shoofly pie, and all the classics. Right off I-81 Exit 124B in Frackville, PA, serving Schuylkill County families for over fifty years.
Featured in Roadfood by Jane & Michael Stern
Pennsylvania Dutch Favorites
Every dish made from scratch in our kitchen, the way it has been done here for decades. These are the plates people drive miles along the I-81 corridor to find.
Smoked Pork Chops
Double-cut chops, hickory-smoked and grilled until caramelized at the edges. Served with your choice of two hearty sides. One bite and you will understand why regulars have been ordering these since the 1970s.
Turkey Croquettes
Hand-formed with seasoned turkey, lightly breaded, and fried golden. Topped with our house-made gravy. A Dutch Kitchen original you will not find anywhere else along Route 61.
Shoofly Pie
Wet-bottom, molasses-rich, with a crumb topping baked until just set. Our recipe goes back to the diner's earliest days. Save room, or better yet, order a whole pie to take home.
A Frackville Landmark Since 1959
It started as a gleaming Silk City Diner, one of those stainless-steel beauties that defined roadside America. In 1971, the Fasnacht family took over the griddle, and the Dutch Kitchen became the place where Schuylkill County comes to eat.
Three generations later, the same commitment holds: real Pennsylvania Dutch cooking, honest portions, and the kind of welcome that turns first-time visitors into lifelong regulars. Jane and Michael Stern featured us in their legendary Roadfood guide, calling it a must-stop along the I-81 corridor.
1971
Family-owned & operatedfor over fifty years
Photos from The Famous Dutch Kitchen
Why Travelers and Locals Love Us
“A real Pennsylvania Dutch kitchen in the best roadfood tradition. The pot pie is legendary, the shoofly pie is definitive, and the welcome is genuine.”
#1
Ranked restaurant
in Frackville on TripAdvisor
50+
Years serving
Schuylkill County families
1959
Original Silk City Diner
still standing proud
Plan Your Visit
We are right off I-81 at Exit 124B in Frackville, PA
Hours
Monday7:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Tuesday
Wednesday7:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Thursday7:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Friday7:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Saturday7:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Sunday7:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Tuesday closes early. Please call for holiday hours.
Location
433 South Lehigh Avenue
Frackville, PA 17931
Right on Route 61 at I-81 Exit 124B. Serving Frackville, Ashland, Shenandoah, Pottsville, and communities across Schuylkill County.
Hungry? Pull Up a Chair.
Whether you are a regular or passing through on I-81, there is always a seat and a warm plate waiting for you at the Dutch Kitchen.