Joe Bullen

This is a great place to bring the kids! This is a self-guided tour, so you get to move at your own pace. However, plan on being here for an hour if you want to see everything.

Be sure to arrive at least an hour before closing. Keep in mind that “closing time” is not the time of the last tour, rather it is the time that the friendly lady at the front desk asks everyone to leave. Unfortunately, photographs of the production line are not permitted.

Regardless, I strongly recommend coming here if you are anywhere near Hanover. What’s to lose? You get free admission, a fascinating tour, along with a free bag of impeccably fresh chips!

Also, the lady working the tour desk on the afternoon of 10/24/23 was a true professional. Lastly, Utz needs to update the tour hours on Google Map. Tours end at noon on Thursday (not 3pm).

I came here upon the recommendation of a friend. The atmosphere here is wonderful. The large windows can be opened on warm days creating an open-air atmosphere. The restaurant has a colorful interior with a thoughtful layout.

The employees here are happy and friendly. The food came out quickly. The burgers are reasonably priced.

I ordered the Charmer Burger. The burger and bun were both dry. The burger definitely needed more blue cheese and tiger sauce (and something else).

I’m giving this place four stars because the burger was merely “okay.” I’d definitely try this establishment again. I’d also recommend it to anyone else.

Maybe this place should just ditch the Groupon offers and lower their menu prices instead. I’m a little peeved that I dropped $225 on a dinner for three only to find out afterward that this place had discount options.

The schnitzel here was fork tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Although largely portioned, the stroganoff was rather bland. I’d recommend trying the German potato salad. The deserts here could use improvement. We did not finish the cream puff because the pastry’s texture more resembled a stone than a cream puff.

The owner of this establishment was exceptionally friendly and hospitable. We found the service responsive and efficient. However, (unless you are using Groupon), we found Grandpa Schnitzel offered better food at a much more reasonable price.

This site has two claims to history. It operated as a field hospital during the Battle of Bull Run, fought only a mile from this house. Additionally, it is a plantation that dates to the 1830’s. There are not many plantations where the slave cabins are intact; however, this is one. While here, take a look at the photos detailing the logistical hurdles of relocating the cabins. This house is remarkably well-preserved for being nearly 200 years old. Dave Born gave us a great tour. Be sure to ask for a guided tour. Also, if it is summertime, check out the beautiful gardens while you are here.

Eli provided impeccable and polite service. The food is beautifully presented and scrumptious! Also, the fries are cut in-house. The bathrooms here are also immaculately clean. I’m only giving this place four stars because there was not enough meat in the chicken club or shrimp in the shrimp fajitas.