John's Guidebook
Food scene
The Fridge
534 N Mulberry StAwesome food, pizza , and of course beer!!
Rachel's Cafe & Creperie
201 W Walnut StGreat atmosphere, coffee, and of course crepes!
A wonderful Italian pastry shop, plus The Best croissant egg sandwich in the city!
17 locals recommend
La Dolce Vita Courthouse Bakery
9 N Duke StA wonderful Italian pastry shop, plus The Best croissant egg sandwich in the city!
My favorite coffee shop in the city ( because of unlimited free refills on really good coffee) and lunch is quite good here too. One of the healthier restaurants in the city
55 locals recommend
Cafe One Eight
18 W Orange StMy favorite coffee shop in the city ( because of unlimited free refills on really good coffee) and lunch is quite good here too. One of the healthier restaurants in the city
Beautiful and historic space which serves up the best breakfasts in the city!!
39 locals recommend
On Orange
108 W Orange StBeautiful and historic space which serves up the best breakfasts in the city!!
If you’re in the mood for Asian food and you don’t mind a short drive, this is some of the best Thai curry I’ve ever had. And the Burmese wide noodle dish is sooo good.
Eastern Palace
2206 Columbia AveIf you’re in the mood for Asian food and you don’t mind a short drive, this is some of the best Thai curry I’ve ever had. And the Burmese wide noodle dish is sooo good.
Locally owned by my friends Cindy and Sam, they make all of the food from scratch.. it’s like an Asian Chipotle. Really, really good flavors and it’s healthy.
14 locals recommend
Silantra Asian Street Kitchen
101 E King StLocally owned by my friends Cindy and Sam, they make all of the food from scratch.. it’s like an Asian Chipotle. Really, really good flavors and it’s healthy.
Lemon Street Market
241 W Lemon StThe best organic grocery store ever!!
Great locally made ice cream and chocolate with a great patio out back. Nice in the evening, and open late on weekends.
21 locals recommend
Lancaster Sweet Shoppe
141 N Duke StGreat locally made ice cream and chocolate with a great patio out back. Nice in the evening, and open late on weekends.
Miesse Candies
118 N Water StAmazing Ice cream, from Penn State Creamery.
Forget the tacos. They make the Best burrito in the city, and their nachos are sooo yummy
15 locals recommend
Cocina Mexicana
112 North Water StreetForget the tacos. They make the Best burrito in the city, and their nachos are sooo yummy
Coolest, and most comfortable movie theater I’ve ever been to. They also have a hip restaurant and distillery.
46 locals recommend
Zoetropolis
112 N Water StCoolest, and most comfortable movie theater I’ve ever been to. They also have a hip restaurant and distillery.
Possibly the best food in all of Lancaster. I usually eat at the bar for a more relaxed atmosphere.
34 locals recommend
John J Jeffries Restaurant
300 Harrisburg AvePossibly the best food in all of Lancaster. I usually eat at the bar for a more relaxed atmosphere.
Espino's Pizza
301 W Lemon StEasily, My favorite pizza in the city
Intimate dining experience. BYOB. Very popular, you need a reservation.
54 locals recommend
Himalayan Curry & Grill
22 E Orange StIntimate dining experience. BYOB. Very popular, you need a reservation.
Unbelievably Good food, especially the seafood empanadas!! some of the most delicious food in all of Lancaster.
15 locals recommend
Flora's
306 N Mulberry StUnbelievably Good food, especially the seafood empanadas!! some of the most delicious food in all of Lancaster.
Sa La Thai
339 N Queen StBest Pad Thai in the city
Owned by a world famous French pastry chef. His desserts are pieces of delicious art.
35 locals recommend
Bistro Barberet & Bakery
26 E King StOwned by a world famous French pastry chef. His desserts are pieces of delicious art.
My favorite bars
This place is epic. A massive warehouse turned into multiple bars/ music venues/ and stunning rooftop garden / bar
124 locals recommend
Tellus360
24 E King StThis place is epic. A massive warehouse turned into multiple bars/ music venues/ and stunning rooftop garden / bar
The Taproom
25 W King StThis is a local brewery serving up my favorite beer in the city.
Right on the downtown square, a beautiful and fantastic spot to have a craft cocktail or local beer.
21 locals recommend
Shot & Bottle
2 N Queen StRight on the downtown square, a beautiful and fantastic spot to have a craft cocktail or local beer.
In a residential neighborhood, very close to my home. A really cool spot which makes their own spirits.
24 locals recommend
Thistle Finch Distillery
417 W Grant StIn a residential neighborhood, very close to my home. A really cool spot which makes their own spirits.
Just a few blocks away, A bottle shop with an extensive amount of choices. You’ll feel like a kid in a candy shop
Rieker Bottle Works
602 W King StJust a few blocks away, A bottle shop with an extensive amount of choices. You’ll feel like a kid in a candy shop
Sightseeing
Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market StA must visit for food and culture lovers.
A Lancaster City secret. Just a few minutes away, and a peaceful reprieve from the hustle and bustle. Very beautiful property, and The historic society is on the same campus, which is also really nice.
27 locals recommend
President James Buchanan's Wheatland
1120 Marietta AveA Lancaster City secret. Just a few minutes away, and a peaceful reprieve from the hustle and bustle. Very beautiful property, and The historic society is on the same campus, which is also really nice.
Musser Park
135 N Lime StA beautiful park in a charming and historic neighborhood.
My favorite park in the City. I go here all of the time. Best spot in The city to enjoy the sunset
25 locals recommend
Buchanan Park
901 Buchanan AveMy favorite park in the City. I go here all of the time. Best spot in The city to enjoy the sunset
Gallery Row
150 North Prince StreetIf you like plants, you’ll love this awesome shop!
Lancaster County Central Park
1050 Rockford RdA big, beautiful park just 5 minutes away .
The Gem Den
50 N Queen StGreat store with gems, crystals, and gifts