Have you been craving hearty German food lately, or have you been wanting to try something new? You’ll love this small town restaurant that’s been hiding homemade pies and hearty dishes this whole time. Let’s check out what they’re serving today.

Welcome to Carolyn’s Essenhaus, a German inspired restaurant that’s been serving smiles since 1989.

Carolyn’s Essenhaus Facebook It’s such a legend to the locals, that people come back to eat even if they move to other towns.

If you’re a breakfast person, you’ll find that Carolyn’s has fresh donuts that hit the spot oh so perfectly.

Carolyn’s Essenhaus Facebook Fresh donuts are really one of life’s simple pleasures.

Unless you like cinnamon rolls, that is. They’re just as fresh, and the perfect size for a large breakfast.

Ryan Johnson/Google Every bite is crafted with love, from someone who has made food their passion.

Menu items include everything from skillet fried chicken to German specials like Verenike, a dish that I’ve only ever tried from Carolyn’s.

Carolyn’s Essenhaus Facebook Whether you like a big meal or a small meal, save room for a slice of homemade pie that’s to die for.

They’ve got quite a selection, and it’s hard to choose when they’re all so delicious.

Carolyn’s Essenhaus Facebook I suppose if you want to try them all, you’ll have to keep coming back again and again.

So come sit down with a meal and a slice of pie, and enjoy what comes out of the kitchen, and right from the heart.

Carolyn’s Essenhaus Facebook Carolyn’s Essenhaus is open from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Stop in sometime!

You’ll find Carolyn’s Essenhaus at 104 Main St., Arlington, KS. Just follow your nose! For more information about specials and to take a look at the menu, check out their website.

Carolyn’s Essenhaus Facebook

It’s such a legend to the locals, that people come back to eat even if they move to other towns.

Fresh donuts are really one of life’s simple pleasures.

Ryan Johnson/Google

Every bite is crafted with love, from someone who has made food their passion.

Whether you like a big meal or a small meal, save room for a slice of homemade pie that’s to die for.

I suppose if you want to try them all, you’ll have to keep coming back again and again.

Carolyn’s Essenhaus is open from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Stop in sometime!

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