Our Mission

The Dutch Cupboard blends the richness of Pennsylvania Dutch culture with contemporary interests to empower homemakers and hosts to create delightful food experiences.

Our vision is to be known as a gathering place where our growing community can discover, learn, and embrace the charm of Pennsylvania Dutch culture by merging the simplicity of bulk food stores with the distinctiveness of a specialty shop.

Our Vision

Good People

Our staff aims to have a culture of honor, which begins with awareness of and responsibility for our individual values within the organization. It is solidified with regard and appreciation of each others’ values.

Good Food

Our products and services help our customers create delightful food experiences with their loved ones.

Good Will

Our company pursues vitality in Columbiana through a genuine desire to meet the needs of our customers, partnerships with other Columbiana businesses, and generosity to our community members.

1981

Dutch Haus
Restaurant opened

June

1991

Dutch Cupboard opened

1997


Dutch Cupboard added to
original building,
tripling its size

June

2001

Dutch Village
Inn opened

January

2024

Mel Montgomery begins as
Managing Partner

Meet the Owners

Grace Witmer Styer

Grace and Alan Styer have been married since 7th July 1979. They have a beautiful family - Matthew, who has been deeply missed since 2011; Jon and his wife, Rhoda, with their son, Fennec; and Amanda and her husband, Ryan, who brought granddaughters Josephine, Runa, and Cedar into their lives.

Alan, a man of many talents, lent his woodworking skills to the store, crafting the quaint, original shelving that lends an authentic feel to your shopping experience. After serving as the CFO of Witmer's Inc. for 30 years, Grace moved on to co-establish the Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn and Suites, where she is the current CFO partner. Their love for their family now roots them in Mt. Sidney, VA, keeping them close to their children and grandchildren.

Grace Witmer Styer and Mel Montgomery

Mel & Steve Montgomery

Steve and Melanie Montgomery have served the people of Columbiana in the food, health, and hospitality industries since 2007 at Lamppost Farm. Having worked for 15 years as campus ministers before starting the farm, their purpose is to serve the needs of those around them. They have met customer needs for sustainably raised foods and educational experiences through hyper-relational attention.

With this new venture, they also hope to carry the 33-year legacy of hospitality through the Dutch Cupboard forward in the community of Columbiana. They are delighted to introduce themselves and their 4 adult children to the loyal customers who have kept the Dutch Cupboard thriving all these years.