The fact that the other lady working in the pancake station wanted you to film her make a pancake too, just speaks wonders. Those aren’t teenagers working for gas money. Those are women who take pride in their work and love feeding people. AWESOME buffet.
I get what youre saying in terms of passion. But both your fictional "teenager" and this old lady are both working for gas money. And chances are, both people in your made up headspace are both underpaid.
Bigger than your appetite is your gracious and respectful manner, Mark. And that you bring your wife and child with you shows your integrity and faithfulness. No wonder you are so successful.
Mark, I am only a teenager but I have been inspired by your videos since the very beginning, watching with my dad as a toddler. It's amazing to see someone with such a positive and kind personality that travels for food just like I do! Thanks for everything man, god bless you and keep making more amazing content.
I’ve eaten here several times in my life and the place is nothing short of legendary. Literally everything I tried was absolutely delicious. Great video.
LOL SO MUCH FO RTHE AMISH RELIGION! THEY HAVE ELECTRICITY! AND APPLIANCES TO USE THEM! IF IT I SOK TO SPIT THE FACE OF GOD WITH THE WAY YOU DO YOUR WORK! SURELY WATCHING TV IS NOT THAT BAD?
@@Korksbebig It depends when you go, and what "era" you've been to it. Decades ago, it was incredibly good. Nowadays, they have changed it so much and it's nowhere near as good as it used to be. Not to mention if you go when the food has been sitting like with most buffets, it's not going to be very good. Also, other than a few dishes on the buffet, I'm not sure what exactly is Amish about this place. Because no Amish are serving the food or working there for that matter, what with you know, electricity and what not. That being said, if you go on a good day, when they just put the dishes out, it can be quite good. But that goes for ANY buffet to be fair.
@@LordLOCit's actually owned and run by Menonites. Sort of a more advanced Amish. They embrace more of the modern advances. Amish wouldn't have a huge restaurant with electricity, and hiring people outside of the faith.
Incredible how this pop's up after a full year. And the fact he isn't even a food critic or anything but still uses all the adjectives in the Dictionary to perfection and at the right time for the right food is amazing. Lovely vid!
I used to live in PA and this place does NOT disappoint! For those of you vacationing in the Hershey area, the drive is about 45-60 minutes depending on traffic - and I assure you, it is WELL worth the drive out. Plenty of variety for folks of all ages, and plenty of options for the picky eaters you might have with you. I recommend going on a night where they have prime rib available, it's absolutely delicious! And don't forget to walk off your full bellies at the humongous gift shop downstairs, with everything from local preserves to handmade quilts! (Edit to add now that I've read through a few of the comments - the staff are ALWAYS this kind, the men and women who work the grill stations truly do take pride in their work!)
I came from a family of gourmet cooks and used to eat like you everywhere I went when I was young; now I'm a great grandma and I'm envious of you. I can't indulge like that anymore, so I watch you and the other food connoisseurs and enjoy vicariously. Thanks
This is one of my favorite places for all you can eat in the world. Best food and best prices. My kids have grown up going there. So glad you went there. You are one of my favorite eaters to watch. Ying and Micah need to be seen more. I love her laugh.
4:27 it's understated how masterfully done that was. Incredible amount of ingredients added to just a 2 egg omelette and expertly flipped with minimal loss.
The Shady Maple, lol, I grew up in PA and met my friend in New Holland, near Lancaster, he took me to this place. This place is like all of our grandmothers came together and did a massive non-stop feast for everyone. Amazing.
@Mi p yeah having to endure vacationing all over the world while making lots of money that your husband edits and promotes while she plays camera person lol
Oh my God! I went there with my family as a fourteen year old, I’m now almost sixty! They have the best honey dipped, fried chicken I have ever had in my life. They also had like seven different pies! It was a fat kid’s heaven on Earth! 😋
@@jaxbenjamin4731 It was hands down the best fried chicken I’ve ever eaten! Didn’t want to go home. Would have gotten a job washing dishes in the kitchen to keep coming back for more. 😆
When I lived in PA I found this Amish restaurant and the food was excellent. The Amish who run this place really go to great lenghts to make everything wonderful!
Shady Maple is awesome!!! Once a month the store does a meat sale. You have to buy whole roasts, but, usually ribeye and NY Strips are around $3.99 a pound. You pick out the roasts that you want and they will slice it to your thickness for free. I use to spend around $200 a month and literally have a freezer full of steaks, matter of fact, I’d give fresh steaks away to my neighbors because my freezer was so full. They also had whole chickens for around $4 a piece and boneless pork loins for $2.99 a pound. I’d buy a bunch and my neighbors and I would get together and I’d grill meats and they would make sides and we would have picnics often. Glad you enjoyed your visit here in PA. Btw, my great grandparents converted from Amish to English, so Gram always made great food like this, and Sunday meals were a blast with the family around. Sadly we grow older and family passes away, but, I can still taste Gram’s homemade cooking
It’s not really on any interstate. If you’ve been to Carlisle then you’d want to head towards Lancaster. From there you would have use maps on your phone. I’m sorry I’m not much help, I just know where to go using landmarks and never paid attention to street names. If you do go, you won’t leave hungry, and the food is very good home cooking.
I always get so hungry when I watch your videos. I was very sick for 3 years but your videos got me through some tough moments. I’ve watched you travel all over the world with Ying and Micah. It’s been awesome 🤩 Thank you 😊
My younger brother who lives in Maryland took me to one of these Amish Smorgsbord some years ago while I was visiting him and since he was divorced and did not cook at home this was a God sent. He was happy and I was too in that he was well taken care of. I admire the Amish for their simple and basic life committments to their faith and service. The host is wonderful and gracious recognizing this beautiful part of Americana that we don't get to enjoy these days. Thanks
Mark, I love the way you absolutely immerse yourself in your food. Your waybof describing it is almost as good as eating it. Thanks for the wholesome content all these years.
Those ladies are such hard workers and still have time to be sweet and courteous ! Who wouldn’t want to go there ? I love your videos and the way you treat those who are serving/cooking for you, it says a lot about you. Thank you for sharing.
I just can't believe this man actually had his breakfast and 15 minutes later he goes for Lunch on the same day, my god ! How can you do that ? Incredible. That just blows my mind. Congrats.
I honestly didn't think I would still be watching Mark's videos, but I have to say that his personality has really grown on me. Would be awesome to have a meal with him because I feel like I've known him forever with how many videos I've watched.
Omg grew up in PA love it there and love cooking any kind of Amish food it's so cool he went there and did a video of this place it is well worth the trip from almost anywhere lol
I have watched this video several times. I love Mark and his family! His little boy is so cute and so well mannered. His wife is such a great Mom and knows how to keep him busy you hardly ever know he is there. Love the way Mark includes the family!
Bruh like swear I’ve looked at some things that people don’t even think of and like that’s one bruh some people can eat allot even if there skinny like they could eat for 6 but then there’s people that eat like a burger and are full and idk bruh that’s just always been weird bruh but damn that looked kinda good bruh 🤣
Does anyone else have a bad habit of not eating food for a while and then going onto UA-cam to watch videos of people eating large quantities of amazingly appetizing food? What the hell is wrong with me...
Same! Started with my first pregnancy. Couldn’t enjoy food so enjoyed watching others eat. Now pregnant again and suffering from nausea. Here I am binge watching Mark eating😂.
I loved how so many of the staff were older folks who just radiated the warmth of Americans, that was the beat accompaniment to comfort food. Safe travels!
LMAO. yea I love how our senior citizens have to work for $10 bucks an hour when they should be able to live comfortably without having to work until they die. AMERICA!
@@FalconMidget They're Amish. They all literally work until they die. You obviously know nothing about them and it shows. The majority of younger folks are working on their farms and taking care of numerous children.
@@FalconMidget some seniors choose to work instead of being idle. I hope they are not struggling. Definitely seniors poverty is dreadful and shameful globally. I hope this is more community based. Seems so.
I was just there on valentine day last week lol. I used to work at Shady Maple Smogasbord. Great owner, family business, how he started just a food stand, and now his family owns the biggest restaurant in Pa, the grocery market and a store all in one place. Amazing staff! i loved their breakfast, dinner has too much good food! Thanks for reviewing this amazing restaurant!
I love how mark has such happy eyes every time he talks or see something he like , you can’t help but smile when marks face lights up. (Perfect example when he bites into the duck leg) 👌👌👌👌
I love Amish food and how they dedicate themselves to quality. I once mistook a bowl of vanilla ice cream for a bowl of thick mashed potatoes. It was heavenly. Once I tasted that mound, I knew it wasn't mashed potatoes and they served it with a huge peach cobbler. WOW!! 🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Shady Maple is no joke- 25 minutes from home, and if you DON'T get a donut from there, you totally missed out. We go just for the donuts sometimes- the cream filling is insane. If you've never gone, make a day trip of it- this place is worth it.
Just ate here today, the brisket was incredibly soft and tender, potato pancakes delicious. Everyone may not feel the same but I love food experiences like this one
@@toee9553 I grew up in Ohio but lived in California in Santa Rosa would go to Bodega Bay on Sundays to crab and fish San Francisco on Friday nights would go to Napa and Conestoga would visit the shops in Humboldt California is definitely more expensive my house here would be worth a few million in those areas here it's like 65 grand .
Alot of the food is home grown so they can charge less...amish farm literally everything....they also have a huge market next to the buffet where they sell alot of the food and other items they make
I have been here twice, this is honestly the best experience with a buffet I ever received and I have not gone to another one since. I love this place, and plan on going back again even tho I live 12hrs away!
Really nice example of distance being more relative in the USA compared to Europa, I live in southern Germany, in a 12 hour drive I could reach the balkans, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, all of France, the northeastern part of Spain, most of Italy and many more countries. The equivalent of me saying that, would be for example, to go to a restaurant in Rome to grab some Italian food.
@@Marketdoor America is very vast. That's why I laugh when Europeans come here on like a one week vacation and say things like "I think I'll take a day and drive across America". I'm like uhhhh how small do you think America is? 🤣🤣🤣
No matter how full, happy and satisfied Mark is after amazing food heaven experiences like this, his mouth and tongue goes immediately up the speed of sound to promote his videos and channel always the end of his fantastic videos! Awesome, mate!!
Thank you for bringing a little bit of home to me. I lived in East Earl before I moved Wisconsin and grew up in Lancaster County. Everytime I visit my family now, we make sure to have a meal or two at Shady Maple. They have the best breakfast buffet ever! I hope Amish Country treated you well ❤️
Went here in June of 2023 for the evening buffet and it was awesome, steak, brisket, seafood, pizza, fried chicken all sorts of casseroles and all the trimmings, you name it they had it and it was delicious
We went here, I had told my husband I don't know why we're going, I'm not hungry. Then I ate seven plates of food. And two plates of dessert. I still don't know how I did that. So be aware..When you get there, something happens when you see all that good food.. your stomach suddenly can expand like a tent, and your full button turns off. Best buffet ever!
@@SwordofLight On Wednesdays there is an all you can eat wing night at Wacky Wings OMG!!!! Last night I eat 47 wings and they were different kinds and with crazy fries that are so good, man was I full. I was still full in the next morning so it's true that I stay full. I just had a coffee and eat a banana for supper. LOL If you have a chance to go to eat there, you'll be in dream land. You got to eat there. The cost is only $17.95
Grew up with it all one of the best memories was the buffet dinners in Amish country.. some of the friendliest and hardworking people in America. Great food too
I have to chuckle everytime Mark takes a bite of food...such enthusiasm when he eats - love his happy expressions as he eats. Mark is so polite and kind as it shows in his interactions with people he meets. Keep up the good work-im hooked! Take care of yourself.
That's because most Jamaicans aren't willing to try other culture food. You definitely need to start living, your only regret will be "why didn't I do this sooner"?
@@carolinebarnett9848 good day! If he researched our food, the fda, etc...he's going to thank his lucky stars he hasn't! Jamaicans cook with non pasterized homogenized industrialized foods..not the hormone infested, sprayed vegetation, and compromised goods we're here ingesting. My experience while living there was natural..veggies and fruits straight from the ground or tree and chickens from a free range farm fed vegetarian fare. Their chickens arent shipped to Asia then to the u.s. alot of companies have complied to it.
I work just down the road from this place and have been here many times. We stopped having work luncheons here because everyone would eat so much they would go back to the office in food comas and get nothing done. That said, it is a great buffet. You can always find something you like but it is best to step out of the norm and get some of the true Dutch cooked items such as the apple or corn fritters, stewed tomatoes w/ lima beans, cracked corn, etc. Skip the ice cream bar since the bakery items are the bomb! Save room for the pies (wet bottom shoo-fly is my favorite) and the huge donuts. Also another tip, go to the Shady Maple grocery store next door and you can buy the bakery items, local meats, scrapple and awesome veggies all for extremely reasonable prices!
Loved this! Thanks for visiting Lancaster County. One note: Pennsylvania Dutch is really Pennsylvania "Deutsch" (German). Over the years, the word Deutsch turned into Dutch, but it really refers to the German heritage of people here.
Ah, hence the Swedish name "Smorgasbord". And the fact that none of the food was typically German or Dutch. I don't really get the reference to both cultures.
@@lourdeskalk25 Oh, I'm not talking about whether the food is authentic German cuisine. I'm just pointing out that many people think Pennsylvania Dutch means this area was settled by Dutch people. Nope, it was settled by a lot of German (Deutsch) folks. The Amish, btw, speak German to each other.
@@rnldmanuel88 lol even smoking weed i still couldnt eat half of what he eats in one sitting 😂😂 and im only 5'0, 120lbs with a fast metabolism so i feel i actually eat alot for a small woman but he is on a whole nother level 😂😂💖
You should visit...the food is farm fresh lol.... literally Amish in buggies on the road. Pretty cool. I've been 3 times in the last 5 years. Excellent everytime. Also beautiful areas near.
@@AirrowRocket There is no restaurant called farm fresh that I can find near Lancaster Pennsylvania. I think what he meant is farm fresh food grown by the Amish
Omg this brings back memories of my grandma we went there many years ago on a bus trip to Amish country . I still remember the food and dessert being absolutely delicious.
Just discovered your channel, working my way through...just had to take a moment and thank you for the kindest demeanor ever, I find myself smiling throughout how good you are to the servers. Hannah just beamed!!
I love how passionate you are about food. Everytime you see a onions, for example, it's like the first time you've ever seen an onion. Just excitement and wonder for all foods
Mark I grew up about an hour away from Shady Maple and it’s one of my all time favorite places, not even just to eat but the drive and scenery is just beautiful!
There's no way I could down all that food in one sitting. Not even if I fasted in advance. But the spironolactone is making me crave the bacon and fried chicken Mark showed.
Mark is awesome! I love my food, but there is no way I could eat that much breakfast and lunch on the same day! The breakfast alone would have put me out for days.
When you take that bite and close your eyes you take us all back to places all over the world eating in peoples villages and taking that first bite of their home made foods! So genuine! We love you dude! Ps I wish I had your metabolism lol
@@ramonchavez2790 You need to watch the lobster roll part 2. One of the places there was not only not "oh wow" there was a look of "wtf?" after the bite. lol Then they cut away the video and were at another place. hahahaha
I know you hear this alot Mark, but you're a real genuine well rounded person. Just as an add on, coming from who has seen all types of people and personalities, even thru you're vids I can tell your a good hearted and welcoming person. Enjoy being a friendly & well respected individual. 👍👍🙏🙏✌✌
It’s pretty amazing they only have customers pay the difference between the breakfast price and the dinner price when they get to eat both - that’s awesome customer service!
@@leahstumme9568 wow.. really?? Wouldn’t it be great if Las Vegas Casinos did that? The lunch buffet was 39.99 during the week and $45.99 on Saturdays and Sundays. We were there this summer in July. Those prices don’t include tax, tipping, etc…. We stayed at Caesars Palace one night while we were there. We didn’t do the buffet (it’s only open for dinner and is 7500) We ate at Bobby Flays SW Grill and it was phenomenal.
They have a dutch market where I live. I can't lie, those amish people have some good food and lots of it. Furniture, cakes, candy, anything you want. And it's fresh.
I think the reason he stays thin, is not big on sugar. . never milk or sugar in his coffee .. and you saw in this video he drank soda water instead of sugary sodas, and he didn't finish his dessert... Plus I'm sure his metabolism is running at full speed
I used to work at the smorgasbord & I actually used to run the pancake grill! If you have a sweet tooth make sure to order a sweet potato pancake with cinnamon chips, to die for! All of those ladies are sweet as can be, great place full of great people!
Im about to build a whole vacation around coming to this buffet now after seeing Mikey and Mark come here and say amazing things about the food and service.
@Mike Goodwalk really??? I was thinking of driving 20 hrs.to try it. I guess thats a bit excessive and i am starving atm. I just love eating in the USA period. I live in Canada. We dont have buffets. Almost ever.
@@kooskoos8181 .. the Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace may be better but it's also $45.99 for adults Sunday through Thursday and $50.99 Friday and Saturday. For kids, the prices are $35.00 during the week and $45.99 on Friday and Saturday. Weekend brunch, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. costs $41.99 for adults and $35.99 for kids.
When the cooks are all grandmas, you know it'll make your belly happy
you got that right
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@Future Millionaire How did you know? Is your tongue and mark weins tongue are one?
@Future Millionaire nahhh you're just jealous 🥺 go get a life
@Future Millionaire exactly lol mark eats a piece of leather.. MMMMMMMMMMMMMM THAT IS SO DRY AND BLACK ITS AMAZING LET ME PUT SOME 🌶 ON IT
The fact that the other lady working in the pancake station wanted you to film her make a pancake too, just speaks wonders. Those aren’t teenagers working for gas money. Those are women who take pride in their work and love feeding people. AWESOME buffet.
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I get what youre saying in terms of passion. But both your fictional "teenager" and this old lady are both working for gas money. And chances are, both people in your made up headspace are both underpaid.
23:38 REALLY?? SERIOUSLY??
Absolute GREED !
Mmmmh 😋
Bigger than your appetite is your gracious and respectful manner, Mark. And that you bring your wife and child with you shows your integrity and faithfulness. No wonder you are so successful.
He really is such an amazing guy
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@@nonyabizz3533 he's a phony though
@@phatalbert9310 bro hes always high.
Justin... Such nice words
Mark, I am only a teenager but I have been inspired by your videos since the very beginning, watching with my dad as a toddler. It's amazing to see someone with such a positive and kind personality that travels for food just like I do! Thanks for everything man, god bless you and keep making more amazing content.
I’ve eaten here several times in my life and the place is nothing short of legendary. Literally everything I tried was absolutely delicious. Great video.
I’ve been here literally maybe once about 10 years ago
Like your comment and the fact you also watch his videos,your pic persona is really cool, I subscribed to your channel.😊
@@autumnmiddlebrooks845 do u know him?
@@dnaxfilms9132 Literally maybe? That's a bit confusing to read.
LOL SO MUCH FO RTHE AMISH RELIGION! THEY HAVE ELECTRICITY! AND APPLIANCES TO USE THEM! IF IT I SOK TO SPIT THE FACE OF GOD WITH THE WAY YOU DO YOUR WORK! SURELY WATCHING TV IS NOT THAT BAD?
Mark is so polite and humble. It’s very sweet to see how he respects everyone and everyone’s life style.
We need more people like him and we need to be like him
So true! I agree.
So was Karen Carpenter.😢
I love watching his videos but I don’t understand how he manages to stay so slim considering how much food he packs down lol
human beings acting like human beings what a novel concept
I've eaten at this place once before and i can honestly say, Mark isn't exaggurating AT ALL. this place is THAT good
no this place is overrated
@@celsyctoy9148I was looking tomorrow travel there, how was it bad in your opinion? Anything I should stay away from?
@@celsyctoy9148 Nah loved this place.
@@Korksbebig It depends when you go, and what "era" you've been to it. Decades ago, it was incredibly good. Nowadays, they have changed it so much and it's nowhere near as good as it used to be. Not to mention if you go when the food has been sitting like with most buffets, it's not going to be very good. Also, other than a few dishes on the buffet, I'm not sure what exactly is Amish about this place. Because no Amish are serving the food or working there for that matter, what with you know, electricity and what not. That being said, if you go on a good day, when they just put the dishes out, it can be quite good. But that goes for ANY buffet to be fair.
@@LordLOCit's actually owned and run by Menonites. Sort of a more advanced Amish. They embrace more of the modern advances. Amish wouldn't have a huge restaurant with electricity, and hiring people outside of the faith.
Incredible how this pop's up after a full year. And the fact he isn't even a food critic or anything but still uses all the adjectives in the Dictionary to perfection and at the right time for the right food is amazing. Lovely vid!
I used to live in PA and this place does NOT disappoint! For those of you vacationing in the Hershey area, the drive is about 45-60 minutes depending on traffic - and I assure you, it is WELL worth the drive out. Plenty of variety for folks of all ages, and plenty of options for the picky eaters you might have with you. I recommend going on a night where they have prime rib available, it's absolutely delicious! And don't forget to walk off your full bellies at the humongous gift shop downstairs, with everything from local preserves to handmade quilts!
(Edit to add now that I've read through a few of the comments - the staff are ALWAYS this kind, the men and women who work the grill stations truly do take pride in their work!)
I use to live in reading pa and went to the shady Maple every birthday
I live right out of Pittsburgh. I think we'll need to make a family trip here over the summer 😃
Been watching mark’s videos since 2015 great to see he’s back in US and made this much success and still so humble
Thank you for your amazing support!
I came from a family of gourmet cooks and used to eat like you everywhere I went when I was young; now I'm a great grandma and I'm envious of you. I can't indulge like that anymore, so I watch you and the other food connoisseurs and enjoy vicariously. Thanks
The omelette lady made me smile and I felt calm for the first time in a while.
Hey bro,
may God bless you and your family,
my dear brother.
You felt "calm" for the first time in a while? Woah..
She makes a great omlette!
"hold fast"! (1Thess.5 :21, the Bible)
This is one of my favorite places for all you can eat in the world. Best food and best prices. My kids have grown up going there. So glad you went there. You are one of my favorite eaters to watch. Ying and Micah need to be seen more. I love her laugh.
@Rita 25 y.o - check my vidéó I’ve never seen Mark leave food on his plate. Lol!
i love this guy because he travels with his family, i appreciate it
That's so rare in this world.
@@Kelle0284 not as rare as you would think. As an asian we travel as a family most of the time.
@@obsolentbutcool5015 My comment was a facetious response to the OP.
@@Kelle0284 simple eating show. Please support. 🙏🙏🙏
He always did. His wife is his wingman since he started the video.
4:27 it's understated how masterfully done that was. Incredible amount of ingredients added to just a 2 egg omelette and expertly flipped with minimal loss.
The Shady Maple, lol, I grew up in PA and met my friend in New Holland, near Lancaster, he took me to this place. This place is like all of our grandmothers came together and did a massive non-stop feast for everyone. Amazing.
Can we appreciate Ying's patience all through out Mark's video. Having a little child tagging along with you is not easy. Salute
I think you have said what most of Mark's mom viewers are thinking 😄
@Mi p yeah having to endure vacationing all over the world while making lots of money that your husband edits and promotes while she plays camera person lol
@@Payasiita562 yeah the entitled ones who vacation the world having fun while Mark makes a good living for them all while traveling the world
@Mi p except they aren’t stay at home Moms, they globe trot and are on full vacation year round
It’s Ying, not Yeng. Ira Lee Ph.D.
Oh my God! I went there with my family as a fourteen year old, I’m now almost sixty! They have the best honey dipped, fried chicken I have ever had in my life. They also had like seven different pies! It was a fat kid’s heaven on Earth! 😋
damn you know its good when you remember it for so long. honey dipped sounds righteous
@@jaxbenjamin4731 It was hands down the best fried chicken I’ve ever eaten! Didn’t want to go home. Would have gotten a job washing dishes in the kitchen to keep coming back for more. 😆
It is biblical: seven sweet and seven sour from the seven fat and seven lean years.
03:45 Dont film me your stealing my soul!
I live in Vegas but I might just visit Pennsylvania just for this buffet!
The ladies who cook the omelette and pancake are so sweet, i wanna hug all the cooks
Yes, they were so nice!
When I lived in PA I found this Amish restaurant and the food was excellent. The Amish who run this place really go to great lenghts to make everything wonderful!
Shady Maple is awesome!!! Once a month the store does a meat sale. You have to buy whole roasts, but, usually ribeye and NY Strips are around $3.99 a pound. You pick out the roasts that you want and they will slice it to your thickness for free. I use to spend around $200 a month and literally have a freezer full of steaks, matter of fact, I’d give fresh steaks away to my neighbors because my freezer was so full. They also had whole chickens for around $4 a piece and boneless pork loins for $2.99 a pound. I’d buy a bunch and my neighbors and I would get together and I’d grill meats and they would make sides and we would have picnics often. Glad you enjoyed your visit here in PA. Btw, my great grandparents converted from Amish to English, so Gram always made great food like this, and Sunday meals were a blast with the family around. Sadly we grow older and family passes away, but, I can still taste Gram’s homemade cooking
Looks like an awesome place I've been to PA before Carlisle on what interstate is this on.
It’s not really on any interstate. If you’ve been to Carlisle then you’d want to head towards Lancaster. From there you would have use maps on your phone. I’m sorry I’m not much help, I just know where to go using landmarks and never paid attention to street names. If you do go, you won’t leave hungry, and the food is very good home cooking.
What time of the month do they do this? Never knew about this. Would love to get a rib roast for that cheep
I’m really not sure, I moved and haven’t been there in a few years. I do know it’s only 1 day for about 6 hours. Maybe see if they have a website now?
I’m going there once a week
I always get so hungry when I watch your videos.
I was very sick for 3 years but your videos got me through some tough moments. I’ve watched you travel all over the world with Ying and Micah. It’s been awesome 🤩
Thank you 😊
I've been sick for the last 2 days and it's been miserable. I am glad to hear you got past it and are still here!
@@FezCaliph thank you so much … I’m back. Enjoying his videos still💜
Happy you're doing better now! One love from Portland Oregon ✌🏻💚🌎
My younger brother who lives in Maryland took me to one of these Amish Smorgsbord some years ago while I was visiting him and since he was divorced and did not cook at home this was a God sent. He was happy and I was too in that he was well taken care of. I admire the Amish for their simple and basic life committments to their faith and service. The host is wonderful and gracious recognizing this beautiful part of Americana that we don't get to enjoy these days. Thanks
Mark, I love the way you absolutely immerse yourself in your food. Your waybof describing it is almost as good as eating it. Thanks for the wholesome content all these years.
Those ladies are such hard workers and still have time to be sweet and courteous ! Who wouldn’t want to go there ? I love your videos and the way you treat those who are serving/cooking for you, it says a lot about you. Thank you for sharing.
Good word's my friend
I just can't believe this man actually had his breakfast and 15 minutes later he goes for Lunch on the same day, my god ! How can you do that ? Incredible. That just blows my mind. Congrats.
Yes I agree
Keeps it in his legs an eating machine
I imagine he throws up between the two. I grew up around Race horses that is how most Jockey's eat.
More like he was built for his job 😂
SO I'am
I honestly didn't think I would still be watching Mark's videos, but I have to say that his personality has really grown on me. Would be awesome to have a meal with him because I feel like I've known him forever with how many videos I've watched.
I think he is everybody's Mark.
Omg grew up in PA love it there and love cooking any kind of Amish food it's so cool he went there and did a video of this place it is well worth the trip from almost anywhere lol
Same here i cant stop whatching the videos
Help me , I’m watching this the 2nd time and drooling over it . Those green fields are breathtaking
I love people smiling and spreading smiles and that lady making omelette had such heart warming smile
I have watched this video several times. I love Mark and his family! His little boy is so cute and so well mannered. His wife is such a great Mom and knows how to keep him busy you hardly ever know he is there. Love the way Mark includes the family!
I'm still amazed at how much this man can eat casually
I’m amazed I would have exploded after all that breakfast! Nice to see all the different food though!
@@Madmart54 He tossed it away .
He eats a few bites ect then moves on .
Yet what a waste of food .
And not gained a single pound like how 😂😂😂 I will be so obese
Bruh like swear I’ve looked at some things that people don’t even think of and like that’s one bruh some people can eat allot even if there skinny like they could eat for 6 but then there’s people that eat like a burger and are full and idk bruh that’s just always been weird bruh but damn that looked kinda good bruh 🤣
@@imtiyazlatoo3001 😂😂😂😂
Does anyone else have a bad habit of not eating food for a while and then going onto UA-cam to watch videos of people eating large quantities of amazingly appetizing food? What the hell is wrong with me...
You are not alone 😢. Me too....
Me too. Here I sit drooling on my smart phone. I've never seen anyone eat so much food. Mark is like a bottomless pit.😮
I ate a home cooked meal just before and I still wanted a piece of that fried chicken. I gain an extra 5 pounds every time I watch this guy eat.
Same! Started with my first pregnancy. Couldn’t enjoy food so enjoyed watching others eat.
Now pregnant again and suffering from nausea. Here I am binge watching Mark eating😂.
I need a nap after!
I loved how so many of the staff were older folks who just radiated the warmth of Americans, that was the beat accompaniment to comfort food. Safe travels!
LMAO. yea I love how our senior citizens have to work for $10 bucks an hour when they should be able to live comfortably without having to work until they die. AMERICA!
@@FalconMidget most of them are probably Amish and doing it for their community
@@FalconMidget They're Amish. They all literally work until they die. You obviously know nothing about them and it shows. The majority of younger folks are working on their farms and taking care of numerous children.
😂 🤣
@@FalconMidget some seniors choose to work instead of being idle. I hope they are not struggling. Definitely seniors poverty is dreadful and shameful globally. I hope this is more community based. Seems so.
I was just there on valentine day last week lol. I used to work at Shady Maple Smogasbord. Great owner, family business, how he started just a food stand, and now his family owns the biggest restaurant in Pa, the grocery market and a store all in one place. Amazing staff! i loved their breakfast, dinner has too much good food! Thanks for reviewing this amazing restaurant!
Can i go there if im not Amish
@@hungsolow7090 of course you can bro!! Everyone can go and it’s Free on your Birthday
@@FrankTheTankcerealkilla 🙂
I love how mark has such happy eyes every time he talks or see something he like , you can’t help but smile when marks face lights up. (Perfect example when he bites into the duck leg) 👌👌👌👌
Mark not mark)
I love Amish food and how they dedicate themselves to quality. I once mistook a bowl of vanilla ice cream for a bowl of thick mashed potatoes. It was heavenly. Once I tasted that mound, I knew it wasn't mashed potatoes and they served it with a huge peach cobbler. WOW!! 🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This not Amish , it’s Mennonite food.
Shady Maple is no joke- 25 minutes from home, and if you DON'T get a donut from there, you totally missed out. We go just for the donuts sometimes- the cream filling is insane. If you've never gone, make a day trip of it- this place is worth it.
I've gone for breakfast and it was not very good. Luke warm food that was nothing special.
@@joea400 no offense I think you just have a terrible palate
Just ate here today, the brisket was incredibly soft and tender, potato pancakes delicious. Everyone may not feel the same but I love food experiences like this one
What really surprised me is the price: $15.99!! I’m used to paying more than $35 for a decent buffet
Cali prices 😂
@@toee9553 I grew up in Ohio but lived in California in Santa Rosa would go to Bodega Bay on Sundays to crab and fish San Francisco on Friday nights would go to Napa and Conestoga would visit the shops in Humboldt California is definitely more expensive my house here would be worth a few million in those areas here it's like 65 grand .
My question is where did he put all that food. Lol
@@avianjackson17 i was asking myself that question 😂😂
Alot of the food is home grown so they can charge less...amish farm literally everything....they also have a huge market next to the buffet where they sell alot of the food and other items they make
I liked watching you, because you didn’t feel the need to “beat the buffet” you just ate what you wanted and ate your fill.
Refreshing to see :)
I love this man's positivity that he carries around.
Way too fake
How does he eat lunch after all that ?
Money talks, literally...
Pure soul.
@@apollosun2725 what was fake ?
I love Micah, just having whole conversation in the background. Getting big. Ying so beautiful. Stay blessed all of you, love your content Mark. 🥰☺️😄
Micah is the best :-)
the child has bad manners... eats at food station
I have been here twice, this is honestly the best experience with a buffet I ever received and I have not gone to another one since. I love this place, and plan on going back again even tho I live 12hrs away!
Me too.
Really nice example of distance being more relative in the USA compared to Europa, I live in southern Germany, in a 12 hour drive I could reach the balkans, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, all of France, the northeastern part of Spain, most of Italy and many more countries. The equivalent of me saying that, would be for example, to go to a restaurant in Rome to grab some Italian food.
@@Marketdoor America is very vast. That's why I laugh when Europeans come here on like a one week vacation and say things like "I think I'll take a day and drive across America". I'm like uhhhh how small do you think America is? 🤣🤣🤣
@@gphillimo I don’t think any European says that mate
Wish we had something like this in London....
No matter how full, happy and satisfied Mark is after amazing food heaven experiences like this, his mouth and tongue goes immediately up the speed of sound to promote his videos and channel always the end of his fantastic videos! Awesome, mate!!
Thank you for bringing a little bit of home to me. I lived in East Earl before I moved Wisconsin and grew up in Lancaster County. Everytime I visit my family now, we make sure to have a meal or two at Shady Maple. They have the best breakfast buffet ever! I hope Amish Country treated you well ❤️
Super cheap for 15 dollars, amazing quality and cooked extremely well. I'm usually good in recognizing good food visually and this one certainly is
This. This is genuine content. I don't know why I am crying, but you truly feel like a friend to all of us. Thank you.
Went here in June of 2023 for the evening buffet and it was awesome, steak, brisket, seafood, pizza, fried chicken all sorts of casseroles and all the trimmings, you name it they had it and it was delicious
I had the privilege to introduce your channel to my brother..we love watching your shows..such a kind human being much love from South Africa 🇿🇦
I love how Mark mentions Mikey Chen in the video. He was here a few months ago. Food Is delicious! Yum! ❤️
We went here, I had told my husband I don't know why we're going, I'm not hungry. Then I ate seven plates of food.
And two plates of dessert. I still don't know how I did that.
So be aware..When you get there, something happens when you see all that good food.. your stomach suddenly can expand like a tent, and your full button turns off. Best buffet ever!
I agree with you on that one. I too was at an all you can eat and did I ever ate a lot. But never had to eat for days after that.
@@timlapham2583 I wish I could say that, pretty sure I ate the next day...lol...
@@SwordofLight On Wednesdays there is an all you can eat wing night at Wacky Wings OMG!!!! Last night I eat 47 wings and they were different kinds and with crazy fries that are so good, man was I full. I was still full in the next morning so it's true that I stay full. I just had a coffee and eat a banana for supper. LOL If you have a chance to go to eat there, you'll be in dream land. You got to eat there. The cost is only $17.95
@@timlapham2583 Where is wacky wings? I seldom eat out, but, this sounds fun!
@@SwordofLight It is very fun add me to you Face Book and I can send you my message it must be long to sent it to you on here thanks
Grew up with it all one of the best memories was the buffet dinners in Amish country.. some of the friendliest and hardworking people in America. Great food too
Love how mark always is so positive and his love for food and sharing it with people is dope.
Much love to mark
Thank you so much for your support!
@@MarkWiens Love you and your family
You are welcome sir.
I have to chuckle everytime Mark takes a bite of food...such enthusiasm when he eats - love his happy expressions as he eats. Mark is so polite and kind as it shows in his interactions with people he meets. Keep up the good work-im hooked! Take care of yourself.
You chuckled … I am appalled. No need to eat like a cow. Guy practically breaks his jaw trying to shove in as much as he can. Disgusting
As a Jamaican i can only dream of an experience like this. I need to start living
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I appreciate jamaican diet/cuisine far more than american!
That's because most Jamaicans aren't willing to try other culture food. You definitely need to start living, your only regret will be "why didn't I do this sooner"?
@@carolinebarnett9848 good day! If he researched our food, the fda, etc...he's going to thank his lucky stars he hasn't! Jamaicans cook with non pasterized homogenized industrialized foods..not the hormone infested, sprayed vegetation, and compromised goods we're here ingesting. My experience while living there was natural..veggies and fruits straight from the ground or tree and chickens from a free range farm fed vegetarian fare. Their chickens arent shipped to Asia then to the u.s. alot of companies have complied to it.
Going to buffets isn't living
I work just down the road from this place and have been here many times. We stopped having work luncheons here because everyone would eat so much they would go back to the office in food comas and get nothing done. That said, it is a great buffet. You can always find something you like but it is best to step out of the norm and get some of the true Dutch cooked items such as the apple or corn fritters, stewed tomatoes w/ lima beans, cracked corn, etc. Skip the ice cream bar since the bakery items are the bomb! Save room for the pies (wet bottom shoo-fly is my favorite) and the huge donuts. Also another tip, go to the Shady Maple grocery store next door and you can buy the bakery items, local meats, scrapple and awesome veggies all for extremely reasonable prices!
Loved this! Thanks for visiting Lancaster County. One note: Pennsylvania Dutch is really Pennsylvania "Deutsch" (German). Over the years, the word Deutsch turned into Dutch, but it really refers to the German heritage of people here.
Thank you, I was going to comment that same thing. They aren't Dutch, they're German.
Ah, hence the Swedish name "Smorgasbord". And the fact that none of the food was typically German or Dutch. I don't really get the reference to both cultures.
@@therealestbadman Nor do I. There's nothing of Pennsylvania Dutch [or German] in this ridiculous hog-fest.
@Libby Sternberg : I've only notice the (Sauerkraut, )is GERMAN soury Cabbage always together with (Rothkohl ) a RED Cabbage ,
@@lourdeskalk25 Oh, I'm not talking about whether the food is authentic German cuisine. I'm just pointing out that many people think Pennsylvania Dutch means this area was settled by Dutch people. Nope, it was settled by a lot of German (Deutsch) folks. The Amish, btw, speak German to each other.
So glad Mark is living his best life eating at an Amish Buffet Paradise.
It looks soooo satisfying! 💕💕🥰🥰
Hahah u beat me to it coolio probly needs to visit himself
Weird al actually endorsed this place
@Mary T. Black your mom
I am too. Really glad
Gotta admire the Amish incredible work ethic! It's unmatched together with a great attitude 👏 😁
They aren't Amish they are mainly just pa dutch some are Mennonite
Yup they build houses in like 2 days and I'm not even exaggerating lol
All these years watching it still blows my mind how much food mark can eat one time 😂
Same here. I have been watching him since 2016 and I cannot eat the same amount of food that he eats in one sitting.
He must smoke some weed before lol
@@rnldmanuel88 lol even smoking weed i still couldnt eat half of what he eats in one sitting 😂😂 and im only 5'0, 120lbs with a fast metabolism so i feel i actually eat alot for a small woman but he is on a whole nother level 😂😂💖
@@bigfan2452 😂😂👌🏽👌🏽
@@Teestar519 i think it depends on the person when I smoke I can go hard and eat a lot. But you are right about him lol
I love how those folks stopped by. So friendly, and such a wholesome thing.
Thought the same/ they didn't even recognize him I guess.. but stopped by just to be friendly.
" do the responsible thing and stop after this plate....maybe after we get dessert" 😂 I actually laughed out loud. You're awesome Mark!
So did I! He's to much! What a superb foodie
He is all of us, lying about stopping, lol.
he didnt say get full he said "admit defeat" lol
now this is what I call comfort food cooked with heart.
it's quite obvious that he has a great personality and enjoys his food indeed lol love watching this guy eating lol
I don’t know who all is cooking this food but they definitely know what they are doing, especially that brisket WOW
You should visit...the food is farm fresh lol.... literally Amish in buggies on the road. Pretty cool. I've been 3 times in the last 5 years. Excellent everytime. Also beautiful areas near.
@@juiceplanet147 Where is that? Pennsylvania?
@@MrEbos Near Lancaster, PA
@@AirrowRocket There is no restaurant called farm fresh that I can find near Lancaster Pennsylvania. I think what he meant is farm fresh food grown by the Amish
@@MrEbos Ummm... obvious?
All the chefs are grandmas so of course it's gonna be awesome 😂😂😂
I love seeing your family in the background. Bless you and your travels together!
No wonders why this video have so many views, he really eat deliciously. So positive and energetic.
Omg this brings back memories of my grandma we went there many years ago on a bus trip to Amish country . I still remember the food and dessert being absolutely delicious.
Just discovered your channel, working my way through...just had to take a moment and thank you for the kindest demeanor ever, I find myself smiling throughout how good you are to the servers. Hannah just beamed!!
I love how passionate you are about food. Everytime you see a onions, for example, it's like the first time you've ever seen an onion. Just excitement and wonder for all foods
Right first video I’ve seen but he has an almost tangible joy to his videos.
Le a onions
Really loved your interaction with the pancake lady, it was so respectful and graceful
Mark I grew up about an hour away from Shady Maple and it’s one of my all time favorite places, not even just to eat but the drive and scenery is just beautiful!
That was a impressive amount of food. That buffet looks incredible!
Has to be close to 10,000 calories. Amazing performance.
There is also a farmer's market next door that 8s wonderful, aldo
There's no way I could down all that food in one sitting. Not even if I fasted in advance. But the spironolactone is making me crave the bacon and fried chicken Mark showed.
@@DarDarBinks1986 he didn't eat it all he shared with his family
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Mark is awesome! I love my food, but there is no way I could eat that much breakfast and lunch on the same day! The breakfast alone would have put me out for days.
Exactly ! I couldn't do it!! I'm full watching Mark devour his food. I guess he has a fast metabolism.
When you take that bite and close your eyes you take us all back to places all over the world eating in peoples villages and taking that first bite of their home made foods! So genuine! We love you dude! Ps I wish I had your metabolism lol
This is where I met my husband for our first date. I was so nervous that I could hardly eat, but this is a tasty buffet!
you know the food is hitting the spot when mark starts looking around accompanied by an ‘oh wow’ 😂
The literally does that in every video to every for he eats.
As a fan I know the different oh wows, I technically studied them so if you’re a fan too I’m disappointed :/
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@@ramonchavez2790 You need to watch the lobster roll part 2. One of the places there was not only not "oh wow" there was a look of "wtf?" after the bite. lol Then they cut away the video and were at another place. hahahaha
As soon as I read your comment Mark did it
😆🤣😂 “our home for the next few hours”. yup, that’s how you do buffet 👏🏽👍🏽 love it Mark 😂
The chaos on that plate gives me anxiety 😂
I know you hear this alot Mark, but you're a real genuine well rounded person. Just as an add on, coming from who has seen all types of people and personalities, even thru you're vids I can tell your a good hearted and welcoming person. Enjoy being a friendly & well respected individual. 👍👍🙏🙏✌✌
That bacon was cooked PERFECTLY! One rarely finds bacon like that. It’s. Either still raw or burnt.
The grandmas are in charge of the kitchen !! You automatically know that food is going to be off the chart delicious 😋
Love Shady Maple! They have the best vanilla cream donuts! You should see the downstairs huge gift shop, too!
$14.99 is an amazing price for all you can eat brunch (breakfast/lunch) buffet.
Its the best price with how clean their place and mostly fresh ingredients...i would come there almost everyday with that price
Receipt said breakfast only
@@biginmigins5229 thats why he use /...since the price are the same
It’s pretty amazing they only have customers pay the difference between the breakfast price and the dinner price when they get to eat both - that’s awesome customer service!
@@leahstumme9568 wow.. really?? Wouldn’t it be great if Las Vegas Casinos did that? The lunch buffet was 39.99 during the week and $45.99 on Saturdays and Sundays. We were there this summer in July. Those prices don’t include tax, tipping, etc…. We stayed at Caesars Palace one night while we were there. We didn’t do the buffet (it’s only open for dinner and is 7500) We ate at Bobby Flays SW Grill and it was phenomenal.
They have a dutch market where I live. I can't lie, those amish people have some good food and lots of it. Furniture, cakes, candy, anything you want. And it's fresh.
I love Mark`s passion for food but what always amazes me is how much he can eat. lol
I know right. Wonder if he took a break between breakfast and lunch lol
And seemingly gets thinner over the years! Kudos!
@@OperaJH It sounds great but from personal experience if I was eating that much food and losing weight I`d get checked out by my Doctor.
I think the reason he stays thin, is not big on sugar. . never milk or sugar in his coffee .. and you saw in this video he drank soda water instead of sugary sodas, and he didn't finish his dessert... Plus I'm sure his metabolism is running at full speed
I think he has a disease!
There are some old order Mennonites in my area. They sell their homemade jams and preserves. Superb!
I used to work at the smorgasbord & I actually used to run the pancake grill! If you have a sweet tooth make sure to order a sweet potato pancake with cinnamon chips, to die for! All of those ladies are sweet as can be, great place full of great people!
I couldn't see any Dutch food their. It was only US dishes, which I could see. Has mark missed something?
@@katikeller1120 Mark might have meant Pennsylvania Dutch which is popular where he's at!!
I had the breakfast buffet here 20 years ago and I still crave it to this day. It's amazing!!
How is it possible for a 20-year old to have eaten somewhere 20-years ago?
@@toska3528 well I do appreciate the compliment, but I was 14 at the time ☺️
@@chaussecrm well, you fooled me!
Im about to build a whole vacation around coming to this buffet now after seeing Mikey and Mark come here and say amazing things about the food and service.
That's great
@Mike Goodwalk really??? I was thinking of driving 20 hrs.to try it. I guess thats a bit excessive and i am starving atm. I just love eating in the USA period. I live in Canada. We dont have buffets. Almost ever.
@@kooskoos8181 .. the Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace may be better but it's also $45.99 for adults Sunday through Thursday and $50.99 Friday and Saturday. For kids, the prices are $35.00 during the week and $45.99 on Friday and Saturday. Weekend brunch, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. costs $41.99 for adults and $35.99 for kids.
I have been all over. You love food and a great time in the country, Shady Maple is worth the investment!
Definitely me too Roadtrip!!
The more he eats, the skinnier he gets. Here I am putting on weight even if I eat air and drink water. Once again, fabulous video Mark.
I still trying to find his secret. I think it the amount of pepper he eats. antioxidant. xoxo
@@inspirestrength505 he was just gifted with a very hard working metabolism gene.
Hilarious!!
so True
Detox after each meal lol!
the cooks are grandmas. you know it’s good food when grandma cooks it ❤️
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Mark has grown on me. I really enjoy his videos. Particularly his Jamaican ones, and Mexico… thank you Mark. Bless you and your family.
Everything looks delicious
Mark's face expressions after tasting each and every dish is amazing its just mouth watering 😋.
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yes, caused me to enjoy just gulping down an Amy's lasagna frozen meal
I love this place. Been there twice and they really do have the best and most fresh food! Simply delicious!!!!!
When you walk in an see the elders doing the cooking! You know you're back home! With such made meals
When winter comes a howling,
along the shelves we’ll snoop,
and serve our hungry family,
with vegetables and soup.
He eats in a couple hours more then I eat in an entire week. Crazy. Pleasure to watch cause he has such a passion for eating and it’s genuine as well.