8 Delicious Comfort Foods and Treats to Enjoy at The Casselman
Fall is here! What better way to enjoy the crisp air of the season than with warm, comforting food and freshly baked sweet treats? Continue reading to check out some of our favorite, delicious, home-cooked dishes and baked goodies to enjoy during this cozy season!
OUR RICH HISTORY
Built in 1842, The Casselman was one of the numerous inns along the National Trail to serve the stagecoaches, covered wagons, drivers and riders that made the Old Pike the busiest thoroughfare crossing the mountains. In our 180 years of history, we have been called Drover’s Inn, Farmer’s Hotel, Dorsey’s Hotel, and most notably, The Casselman. If you would like to learn a little more about our inn and restaurant history, check out our blog, Welcome to The Casselman Inn and Restaurant.
OUR RESTAURANT AND BAKERY
We invite you to come and eat in our restaurant’s original dining room with its wooden floor and historic decor or in the “new” dining room, which was added in 1973 and comfortably seats 125 people. The cuisine of our restaurant is simple, country food with a variety of favorite recipes reminiscent of the Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish background of the owners.
Our bakers have been whipping up a delicious variety of desserts for decades -- including some baked with recipes from when the bakery initially opened its doors! Our bakery even has a window where you can watch the bakers make the bread. We still make each loaf by hand, which ties into our restaurant’s heritage.
EIGHT DELICIOUS AND POPULAR FOODS AND TREATS
Homemade Bread and Apple Butter
Every time you dine with us, expect to be served our warm, homemade bread and homemade apple butter, served in a squeeze bottle for your convenience! We’ve been making our bread and apple butter for decades, and if you haven’t tried it yet, you’re surely missing out! You can also give this “Casselman Iconic Duo” as a gift and have it shipped right to the recipient’s door, as we have it listed on our website to purchase. And if you’re an apple butter lover, we encourage you to read our blog, A Casselman Staple, Homemade Apple Butter.
Hot Turkey Sandwich
One of our most loved and popular items on the menu is our hot turkey sandwich. It comes as no surprise that this is a beloved favorite. The turkey is slow-roasted, covered in gravy made from pan drippings and served on our delicious homemade bread. The sandwich is completed with a side of hot masked potatoes and coleslaw, making it a hardy and comforting meal.
Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
Like its relative, the hot turkey sandwich, the hot roast beef sandwich is another Casselman favorite. Also served on our homemade bread, our pot roast is tender and slow-cooked and drenched in a rich, homemade gravy. The sandwich is served with a side of hot masked potatoes and coleslaw.
The Reuben
Our reuben is sure not to disappoint! Stacked high with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and 1,000 island dressing and sandwiched in between two buttery, grilled slices of marble rye bread, this reuben will satisfy your sandwich cravings. If you visit on a day where we serve fresh-cut french fries, you’re certainly in for a home run.
Creamy Chicken and Dumplings
Even though it is served as a year-round special, our creamy chicken and dumplings especially hit the spot during the chilly fall and winter months. The dumplings are served in a warm, creamy broth loaded with vegetables and succulent pieces of chicken.
Soup and Salad Bar
Our soup and salad bar is one of our customer’s favorites due to its variety. The vegetable, Maryland crab and chicken noodle soups are all a favorite and loved by many. But you also can create your own salad too.
Saturday Morning Breakfast Buffet
Served Saturday mornings from 7:00 am until 11:00 am, guests come far and wide to dine in our delicious breakfast buffet, packed with all American favorite breakfast items.
Colossal Cinnamon Roll
One of the most popular breakfast items is the colossal cinnamon roll. Baked fresh daily in our bakery below the restaurant, this delicious, giant cinnamon roll is served hot and is topped with maple or vanilla frosting.
IS YOUR MOUTH WATERING YET? STOP IN AND ENJOY COMFORT FOOD AT THE CASSELMAN!
In addition to the comfort dishes listed above, we have many more menu items to enjoy! If you would like to view an entire list of what we offer, check out our Breakfast Menu and our Lunch/Dinner Menu. Be sure to visit us on Facebook for special announcements and other information. Our restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. We can’t wait to serve you!