There's a whole lot more to Pennsylvania's food-scape than cheesesteaks and soft pretzels. The cuisine of the Pennsylvania Dutch (a confusing misnomer since these settlers migrated from the region we now call Germany) lies between the hoagies of Philadelphia and the fry-topped salads of Pittsburgh. This list will lead you to unrivaled classics and to obscure destinations - like a chocolate company that predates Hershey's, a hole-in-the-wall pizza shop with the best 'white tray' you've never heard of, and a tiny bakery where Amish women still twist pretzels by hand.

Editor’s note: This guide was originally published in January 2017 and has been updated with the latest information on these restaurants.

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