Modern Stone Age | Kitchen, Food Lab & Sanctuary (B&B)

We traveled from Ohio to stay for several days over Valentine's Day at the Modern Stone Age Sanctuary and eat all of our meals at the Modern Stone Age Kitchen. It was nothing less than fabulous! All the employees treated us like we were the number one customer. Bill and Christina Schindler and family are such amazing people. We are so grateful and blessed to be able to share in their passion of making the most nourishing foods possible. We cannot wait to return and hope to make it an annual Valentines Day trip!

We love the whole scene at MSAK. We have come a few times and never had a bad experience. The food is excellent the service is friendly and informed and the setting is very clean and friendly. The menu changes some over time so come and see what is in the kitchen today. I highly recommend the pizza, the pretzels and mustard is amazing. I love their breakfast choices- everything is delicious and made fresh every day. Parking is free and fairly easy to find. Take a short walk and enjoy the day.

It's a great bakery. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is really tasty. And they have some cool seating - both indoor and outdoor. The only down side is that it's a bit cramped. And the place is popping, so you definitely feel the squeeze.

Modern Stone Age is a true gem! We stopped in for lunch while on vacation in Chestertown and were absolutely blown away. Everything is house-made — from the sourdough bread to the cheese — and it shows in every bite. I had the turkey and cheese sandwich, which was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and my husband’s Reuben was just as impressive. We loved it so much that we placed a pickup order for the next day — bagels, sourdough, and pastries — and every item was just as delicious as our lunch. The space itself is modern, inviting, and spotless — seriously, you could eat off the floor. The staff was just as impressive: warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind. We’re already looking forward to coming back next year — this place is a must-visit!

VISITED Friday, January 26. Lunch I have been an infrequent patron of MSAK for a number of years now. Took a class years ago on how to make sourdough bread and its history. I’ve bought nummies from here. But this was my first time ordering a meal. Like most of the reviews for MSAK, customer service is fantastic! The women took my order was very welcoming! And I agree, very energetic atmosphere. A symphony of employees doing their work harmoniously. ☺️ 💪 Now, as stated before, I have purchased a number of items from here and truly enjoyed all of it. However, I ordered the Roast Beef sandwich with chips and although the rb was good it had no flavor. If you’re gonna charge $15, gotta be worth it. The sandwich was bland. And the chips tasted like pork rinds. Not what I wanted to taste. They look appetizing and certainly held their crunch after I had to wait an hour and a half to eat due to a meeting but no bueno. May I suggest a rub, seasoning (s&p?) or an aioli to give some ping, flavor, pizzazz? I’m certainly going to return. Their granola, sourdough & sissa’s sd oatmeal honey bread. Soooo good! UPDATE: You must try their handcrafted, made-to-order PIZZA. A-MA-ZING!!!!!! (Yes, that many exclamation points!)

My husband & I visited twice in the last week while on vacation in the area. The food is amazing ! But the customer service is next level! When I say customer service, I’d like to talk about the kindness & attentiveness of the staff. They go above & beyond to help there customers. The lady behind the pastry counter walked we through all the pastries and their ingredients to help me decide. Then search through their inventory to find shirts for me & my husband. I would highly recommend!!

Love this whole concept! Food was delicious and fresh! And the staff were very friendly and warm. 10/10 would recommend.

My go-to when I'm in the area. My bacon, egg, and cheese croissant has never disappointed and it's even better knowing I'll feel good on it. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The outdoor eating area is such a fun atmosphere.

I am in agreement with Nicole, you definitely get what you pay for here. A delightful experience, topped off by attentive informative staff who answered a lot of questions from us about what they were trying to achieve there. At the end of it all- tasty, solid food that we could feel good about ordering. Now the clincher. I am absolutely in love with their pizza crust.

Totally great little restaurant and bakery in Chestertown. Definitely a destination for breakfast and lunch. Really enjoyed the food, vibe, and people.

I haven't had the food as they weren't serving when I came in for lunch. However, the people working are extremely warm and friendly, the place smells amazing, and it feels good inside. I can clearly see and feel the owner and staff's commitment to genuine customer service, high quality food, and being an awesome spot to come hang in the neighborhood. Hope to sometime have a taste of the food itself. Maybe next time.

Anyone complaining about price doesn't understand what they are offering at MSAK. My father and I are taking the sourdough class that is offered by Bill and his staff and had breakfast there this morning. All of the staff is friendly and accommodating, the coffee was fantastic as well. They offer a wide variety of in house made goods ranging from sourdough pizza dough to fermented ketchup and ever sourdough waffles to take home. I've never been to a more thought out restaurant that makes everything under one roof. They are revolutionizing the way that people eat by bringing eating back to the way it was 1000's of years ago. The pizza on Friday nights is fantastic as well, just make sure you pre order it in time because it is made to order. You will not regret your time spent at the Modern Stone Age Kitchen!

We have eaten here a few times, gotten the pizzas on Friday nights, and stopped in for their delicious bread and focaccia. The staff is always welcoming and helpful. The outdoor seating is great! I'm of the school of thought that you get what you pay for, and you can taste the quality in every bite. We love that the food is made from scratch and they source local ingredients. We have eaten at almost every restaurant in Chestertown, and this is one we keep coming back to.

Because the best Cheeseburger I've had in my life, (two days in a row) was at a total locally sourced and made in house restaurant up in Mystic, when I heard MSAK was the same I was very excited to visit. Wow! They nailed it! I'm just sorry I had breakfast before I arrived. Ill try the French toast next time. Regarding value...sure seemed reasonably priced to me. A lot of hard work goes into what they produce and I sure want this place to stay in business! Keep it up! Mark

Heard this place was awesome and decided to check it out-wasn't disappointed. Good food and great vibe! See ya next time!

Incredible food! Gracious and friendly family and staff. I had the pleasure of dinner and the following day, lunch at MSAK. I regret I didn't take pictures to share. You've read their food philosophy, the results are spectacular. The lasagna we had for dinner was truly unique and so very tasty. I'm not a local, but I might have to see if they could make me a sheet to take away and share with friends and family. Caesar salad, garlic bread, local wine from Crow's, chocolate mousse with a spectacular strawberry and cream topping completed the dinner menu. Lunch was three pork tacos with toppings, home made queso included, black beans and a salted chocolate chocolate chip cookie. Good thing I had biked 60 miles that day, because I didn't leave a crumb behind. Love your food MSAK!

Read the book that they sell at the store/restaurant. What I focused on was the discussion of foraging in different countries by different peoples. Foraging for food yields food at no monetary cost. I had a small roast beef sandwich with two thick slices of bread (albeit homemade) and a couple of slices of roast beef topped with horseradish that couldn't have been much more than 2" tall FOR $15 !! If you are not rich, but hungry I don't recommend this place.

During their off season we ordered 2 roast beef sandwiches. Sandwiches were about 9" long, 4" wide and only 3 inches high = $28! Each sandwich came with a 2" wide 2" deep side dish. Added one cup of coffee. Self serve and 0 tip is not an option, with tax = a total of $36.88 !! Albeit the bread was very good, there is no value here. Limited menu.

Small place. There was no seating available when we went in for lunch. We decided to buy bread instead, but there was hardly any selection. Guy preparing food was clearly annoyed when I asked about a loaf of bread on the counter, stating it was for making sandwiches (well, keep it off the counter, then). Not a great first impression. Additional thoughts based on the response below: 1) It wasn't raining when we arrived, people were out and about in Chestertown (no tropical storm-level rain or winds), but obviously the tables out front were wet and could not be used. That of course is no fault of the establishment. There is very limited seating indoors (are there more tables outside in the back?); 2) Yes, we know you make things from scratch. If you "typically sell out" of items by lunchtime, that is important for potential customers to know, especially folks who drive a distance to visit your place. I'm sure people are glad to know that they can pre-order; 3) As you say, you did address our concerns--you confirmed our experience as being the usual based on the time, day of the week, and weather, and you made an excuse for someone's apparent stressed behavior. Our experience could have been better. Why would I say any differently, as requested? Our experience is not arguable or negotiable because you want it to be.

Just amazing. We drove from western Howard County, on 4th of July, got stuck in traffic with 2 young kids who are building their patience muscle. MSAK exceeded all expectations, just knocked it out of the park. We're gluten free due to sensitivity and do our best to eat whole foods - no trouble eating the most delicious croissant breakfast sandwiches ever. My husband and daughter (6) both needed more. We also had the sourdough chocolate chip cookies which were out of this world. We're plotting our return, and signing up for Bills courses. Obsessed!

This is my favorite place. I love that all the food is very clean and healthy. I'm never disappointed when I come here. Totally worth my 2 Hour Drive

I brought all my bff friends to MSAK and we all loved the class! We were fascinated with the fact that fermented foods had such good health effects on us, especially the benefits of using and fermenting raw dairy. The bonus was that Bill was not just an interesting teacher that shared alot of indigenous wisdom from his time as an archeologist and an ancestral foods chef, but he and his wife are really warm, caring people, and have a great sense of humor, which my friends really appreciated. We also realized how labor intensive it is to prepare all these wonderful foods at a commercial operation, and how important it is for all of us to patronize busniesses that provide healing food to the public. I can't say enough good things about our classes and just our experience being at MSAK. WE LOVE THEIR FOOD!!!

unbelievably fresh omelettes! service was fantastic, food was better! highly recommend

Event Catering: We conducted an event at Washington College (Chestertown, MD) and wanted to provide lunch for 50-60 people after The Game. We contacted Christina and Bill looking for a post-game lunch - both food and drinks for the team and their visiting families - and boy did they come through! We had sandwich platters of a few kinds, salads of a few kinds, chips of a few kinds, desserts (of a few... you get it) and drinks ALL delivered spot-on time and right to the campus! We asked if they would text us once on the way, met them exactly where needed, and got set up 'in the field' with ease. Could not have been more convenient! The food was very well prepared and so nicely presented. The whole crowd dove right in. Barely any leftovers because it was so popular! Also perfectly delivered for easy remote serving. If you don't know the backstory of Modern Stone Age Kitchen then familiarize yourself with it because it feels good (and IS good) to serve and eat REAL food from Bill and Christina's kitchen. Do not miss their food whether you visit their market or order it for your event. It is uniquely genuine. This is fresh, properly sourced and prepared food delivered to an event by a family run kitchen. We'll go back again and again.

This place is AMAZING! Had the pleasure of getting to know the owners and they are just about the most lovely people I've ever met. If you want a restaurant that cares about what your eating come here. They put more effort into their products than any high end restaurant I've ever step food in. COME HERE! It is amazing and the food is incredible.

MSAK is one of the most conscious, ethical eateries I know! One of the few places I trust to feed me as a health conscious person, I would eat almost everything on the menu knowing how much care they put into preparing food as safe and nutritious as possible according to ancient food traditions as researched by Dr. Bill Schindler. Not to mention it's delicious! I went here for a course in "eating like a human" and gained much value from it.