THE KITCHEN

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Dine like a human.

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At the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, every bite tells a story—one that began with our family’s journey around the globe in search of ancestral food traditions. From Peru to Kenya and everywhere in between, we immersed ourselves in ancient culinary practices, learning from cultures that have nourished people for generations. What started around our kitchen table has now grown into a place where we can share these transformative experiences with you

From pizzas, meats, and cheeses to waffles, croissants, and sweet treats, we’re reimagining all your favorite foods—not only to make them the healthiest but also the most flavorful you’ll find.

Located in Chestertown, Maryland, our family-run restaurant, café, and sourdough bakery is all about making food the way it should be: from scratch, with love, care, and purpose. At the Kitchen, we nixtamalize corn, ferment dairy, soak seeds, and butcher local meats using a nose-to-tail approach—all techniques inspired by our global adventures plus we are using 100% organic flour for all our breads, cookies, croissants and pizza dough!

This isn’t just dining; it’s a movement. We’re blending ancient culinary traditions with modern dining to craft food that nourishes both body & soul.

Join us at our Kitchen, and eat like a human. Oh, and don’t forget—Friday night is Pizza Night! 😉

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HOURS & LOCATIONS

Modern Stone Age Kitchen

236 Cannon St, Chestertown, MD 21620

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Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm

Friday 7am - 4pm (pizza is taking a pause)

Saturday 8am - 2pm

Sunday 9am - 2pm

Breakfast Open till 11am

Lunch 11am - 3pm M - F, 11 - 2 Saturday

Farmers’ Markets

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2 Eastern Shore markets . . . and more to come!

KENT ISLAND FARMERS’ MARKET

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1169 Shopping Center Rd, Stevensville, MD 21666
Thursday 3:30 - 6:00pm
Open year round

CENTREVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET

Lawyers Row, Centreville, MD 21617
Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm
May through November

Pizza Nights 

Pizza Night is Taking a Pause

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Friday Pizza Night has always been a labor of love. The sourdough, mozzarella, ricotta, sausage, pepperoni, toppings, wood and fire all come together for just three hours on Friday night—but take an entire week to create.

Could we make it easier? Absolutely.

But that solves the wrong problem.

We won’t make our food less intentional just so we can make more of it. So, for now, we’re pressing pause and making space for our team, the way we believe food should be made, and what comes next.

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Bakery

2019

TODAY

What started as a family side-hustle in 2019 - led by me, the Schindlers’ oldest daughter Brianna, and my first heart-stenciled loaf - is now the beating heart of the Modern Stone Age experience. Now, we’ve perfected our process, and our sourdough operation has grown into a full-fledged bakery crafting fresh loaves, pastries, focaccia, cookies, and more, every single day. And now we are thrilled to share that all our loaves are made with 100% organic flour.

This isn’t just bread; it’s a tradition rooted in the time-honored process of wild fermentation. Every loaf is made with care, patience, and a touch of our family’s love (yes, that signature heart!). We believe this is how bread was always meant to be enjoyed: wholesome, nourishing, & bursting with flavor.

From our family to yours, it’s #SourPower at its finest. Stop by the Kitchen to taste the difference or take home a loaf to share with those you love 🩷

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BRIANNA SCHINDLER

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Grab some goodies from our all-sourdough bakery!

Catering that Nourishes Every Occassion

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At Modern Stone Age Kitchen, we bring real, scratch-made food to your celebrations, leaving your guests feeling nourished and delighted. Whether it’s a wedding day breakfast, an engagement party with a pretzel bar to “tie the knot,” or sandwiches, tacos, and BBQ for off-site events, we craft menus that elevate your event.

Looking for something unique? Host a private pizza party with wine tastings right here at the Modern Stone Age Kitchen. Whatever the occasion, we’re here to make it unforgettable with wholesome, delicious food.

👉 Ready to plan your event? Contact us today for more details!

Make What We Make!

Tried and true sourdough  recipes, from our kitchen to yours!