Hamilton, texas

Dutchman's Hidden Valley

A tradition unlike any other

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A texas Treasure

If you venture out into our neck of the woods, you'll be greeted with the gorgeous Texas landscape, a wave accompanied by a friendly smile and probably a glass of sweet tea because that's how we do things around here. It's scenic and the cell service is a little shoddy at times, but we think it's part of the charm. After all, peace and quiet is rare these days. Make your way a little out of town and there you'll happen upon our general store tucked in the heart of Hamilton. We're still hand-dipping chocolates, pouring brittle, and making candies the old-fashioned way. Sit for a spell and have lunch with us at our deli where we'll serve you up delicious sandwiches on our homemade bread. Before you head home, don't forget to peruse our general store for homemade candies and gifts!

Come as a guest, leave as family. We can't wait to see you!

Dutchman's Fact:

our bread is homemade in house!

Testimonials

This is the place to stop along the road. The staff is ridiculously nice. There is an amazing assortment of salt water taffy and jelly beans, and no one seemed nervous about my kids acting as if they were in a candy store. The deli in the back is great, and the cinnamon rolls are fantastic. The fact that they asked if we wanted extra butter on the cinnamon roll was over the top in the right way. If you want jerky, they got jerky. A lot of jerky. But did I mention the cinnamon rolls?

Megan K. | Austin, Texas

We have been stopping here for the past 11 years. We live in Austin but drive to Fort Worth to see family and always look forward to this pit stop on the way. This place is a real gem. It has little fun goodies for everyone. A candy shop in front and a quaint little deli. They also make their own peanut brittle. Lots of pickles goods, jellies, jams, home made bread and more. A really fun stop for the whole family.

Reisha B. | San Antonio, Texas

What a great little hidden gem!! Brings back the old school feel of a candy store! But also a lot more cool things like knock knacks, candles, lotions, decor, jerky, and CANDY!!! You absolutely must stop- even if just to look!

Kassandra S. | Garvin City, OK

A family tradition since 1961

Our history

Come see us!

The Dutchman’s Hidden Valley is located along U.S. Route 281 — a north–south United States highway, the Scenic alternate to Interstate 35. At 1,872 miles long it is the longest continuous three-digit U.S. Route, running from Canada all the way to Mexico.

GPS: 3408 N US HWY 281, Hamilton, TX 76531

Many folks from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex find the Dutchman’s a good half-way spot on their journey south into the Hill Country and beyond. Likewise, folks heading north from the Corpus, San Antonio, and Austin areas find the Dutchman’s Hidden Valley a good place to stretch their legs and walk their pets.