Amana, Iowa, is a small town nestled in the Midwest that has proud German roots. This is perhaps best evidenced in its cuisine: hearty, flavorful, stick-to-your-ribs German fare. In fact, you’ll find the best schnitzel, wieners, and spätzle in the country at this small town in Iowa. Let’s eat!
Located in the eponymous Amana Colonies, Main and Middle Amana have a combined population of only about 1,000 residents.
Buddy Mays/Corbis Collection via Getty Images Despite its unassuming size, this Iowa town has some of the most authentic German food you’ll find in the country, including dishes like schweinschaxe, schnitzel, and German-inspired microbrews.
The Amana Meat Shop and Smokehouse offers fresh cuts of meat and smokes up their sausages just right.
Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse/Facebook Stop in for a bite, or take something home from the shop while you’re there!
Definitely sample their award-winning wines and sangrias at Ackerman Winery, the oldest in the state.
Ackerman Winery/Facebook Come by for a tasting or pairing (chocolate or cheese go equally well) at Ackerman Winery, an Amana Colonies mainstay.
German dining would not be complete without homemade pickles and sauerkraut, both featured in this rouladen entrée.
Ronneburg Restaurant/Facebook The Ronneburg Restaurant has German dishes galore, as well as fried catfish on Fridays.
Whether or not you’re German, this scrumptious schweinshaxe platter tastes sehr gut!
Ox Yoke Inn/Facebook The Ox Yoke Inn is another Amana Colonies favorite. This eatery is known for its schnitzel and sausages, and substantial portions.
Unique, just-made treats adorn the racks at The Chocolate Haus.
The Chocolate Haus Though you’ll be completely stuffed from any dinner in Amana, who can resist a rich, chocolatey sweet to top things off? If you truly are too full, don’t worry, these treats are made for taking, and go way beyond just chocolates.
Did you know about this small town in Iowa and its ties to German cuisine? Have you been to this winsome little town before? Share your experiences in Amana, Iowa, in the comments below!
Buddy Mays/Corbis Collection via Getty Images
Despite its unassuming size, this Iowa town has some of the most authentic German food you’ll find in the country, including dishes like schweinschaxe, schnitzel, and German-inspired microbrews.
Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse/Facebook
Stop in for a bite, or take something home from the shop while you’re there!
Ackerman Winery/Facebook
Come by for a tasting or pairing (chocolate or cheese go equally well) at Ackerman Winery, an Amana Colonies mainstay.
Ronneburg Restaurant/Facebook
The Ronneburg Restaurant has German dishes galore, as well as fried catfish on Fridays.
Ox Yoke Inn/Facebook
The Ox Yoke Inn is another Amana Colonies favorite. This eatery is known for its schnitzel and sausages, and substantial portions.
The Chocolate Haus
Though you’ll be completely stuffed from any dinner in Amana, who can resist a rich, chocolatey sweet to top things off? If you truly are too full, don’t worry, these treats are made for taking, and go way beyond just chocolates.
And for a culinary tour of Iowa, be sure to check out these 10 must-try restaurants, located all across the state!
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Address: Amana, IA 52203, USA
