This All-You-Can-Eat Mennonite Dinner In Montana Is What Dreams Are Made Of

Gold Creek is a tiny town in southwestern Montana with a population of 237. Obviously, there's not much to this small community -- but if you happen to go on a Thursday, you can enjoy an authentic Mennonite (similar to Amish) dinner you'll never forget.

The Dinnerbell is located at 469 Gold Creek Road.

The Sommers family opened the place when they moved from Missouri in 2004.

The deli and grocery store portion of the eatery are open Monday - Saturday.

You'll find plenty of bulk foods, a bakery, and an espresso bar in those aisles.

But on Thursdays at 6 p.m., you can enjoy a delicious family-style dinner here.

Mennonites, Amish, and other Montanans gather to enjoy the tasty meal together.

The dinner costs $13.50 per person and includes fried chicken or meatloaf, mashed potatoes, salad and another veggie, amazing homemade rolls, and pie and ice cream for dessert.

Best of all, everything is all-you-can-eat, so you definitely won't leave hungry.

This hearty meal offers the chance to socialize with friends and strangers as well as learn more about Mennonite culture.

At the end of the evening, the Sommers family will usually sing a dismissal hymn.

Gold Creek is an exceptionally beautiful part of Montana, and it's only about an hour from Helena, Missoula, or Butte.

And the fried chicken alone is definitely worth the drive.

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