Shipshewana, Indiana is not the first place most people think of when they want pizza. But tucked into this quiet Amish Country town is a buffet spot that regulars keep coming back to — and travelers keep recommending once they discover it.
East of Chicago Pizza, located at 350 S Van Buren St, sits right next to the Shipshewana Visitors Center and directly across from the famous Shipshewana Flea Market. The location alone makes it one of the most convenient meal stops in the area, but it’s what’s inside that keeps people talking.
A buffet that actually rotates
The buffet here does not sit still. Specialty pizzas like 7 Layer Veggie, All Meat, BBQ Chicken, Chicken Bacon Ranch, Hawaiian, and Taco pizza rotate throughout service. The kitchen also takes requests for specific styles during your visit — a level of flexibility that is rare at any buffet-style restaurant.
The crust is deep-dish, buttery at the edges and soft in the center. Toppings are generous. For families with picky eaters, having multiple styles available at once removes the usual mealtime tension entirely.
Prices that make sense for families
Family travel gets expensive fast. East of Chicago gives families a predictable, affordable stop in a town that draws visitors from across the Midwest.
One regular noted paying around $11 for the buffet alone, with drink options priced noticeably lower than most comparable restaurants in tourist-heavy areas. For a multi-day trip through Indiana, having at least one meal where the math is simple makes the whole trip feel easier.
The dessert pizza people won’t stop mentioning
Most people don’t walk into a pizza buffet expecting dessert to be the standout. Here, it often is.
The sweet options on the buffet include Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza, Hershey’s Chocolate Brownie Pizza, and Cinna Pops. Customers bring these up repeatedly when describing their visits. Kids ask to come back because of them. Adults do too.
If you visit and skip the dessert tray, you are genuinely missing the most talked-about part of the experience.
More than just pizza
The salad bar offers fresh greens and a solid topping selection for lighter eaters. Oven-baked subs, wings, garlic cheese bread, pizza bowls, and Parm Pops with marinara round out a menu that covers enough ground for everyone at the table — not just the pizza lover.
Practical hours and delivery too
The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday starting at 11 a.m., with Friday and Saturday hours extending to 9 p.m. Sunday hours run from 4 to 8 p.m. The restaurant is closed Mondays.
Dine-in, takeout, and delivery through DoorDash are all available — which means even after a long day at the flea market, dinner can still come to you.
After a full morning browsing stalls at the Shipshewana Flea Market at 345 S Van Buren St., walking over for a buffet lunch requires almost no effort. Good food, good location, and a price point that doesn’t hurt — it’s a combination that earns its reputation.
