Guidebook for Lancaster, PA
Food Scene
One of my favorite places in Lancaster.. It is full of history, used to be a speakeasy and has some of the best food and cocktail menu in Lancaster.
I highly reccomend checking it out.
83 locals recommend
Horse Inn
540 E Fulton StOne of my favorite places in Lancaster.. It is full of history, used to be a speakeasy and has some of the best food and cocktail menu in Lancaster.
I highly reccomend checking it out.
An Italian restaurant with a unique and inspired menu and a beautiful space with a great patio for dining outside. I love the look and feel of this place and it has become a new favorite of mine.
107 locals recommend
LUCA
436 W James StAn Italian restaurant with a unique and inspired menu and a beautiful space with a great patio for dining outside. I love the look and feel of this place and it has become a new favorite of mine.
I love this place and often go here on the weekends for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
It is a great place to hang out right in the town of Strasburg and is less than 10 minutes away.
I love their coffee (local), baked oatmeal with yogurt and fruit, the bacon, egg and avacado sandwhich and the peach, pear and apricot smoothie.
61 locals recommend
Speckled Hen Coffee
141 E Main StI love this place and often go here on the weekends for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
It is a great place to hang out right in the town of Strasburg and is less than 10 minutes away.
I love their coffee (local), baked oatmeal with yogurt and fruit, the bacon, egg and avacado sandwhich and the peach, pear and apricot smoothie.
The best Indian food in Lancaster. It is very small and you might need reservations, but I highly reccomend it!
54 locals recommend
Himalayan Curry & Grill
22 E Orange StThe best Indian food in Lancaster. It is very small and you might need reservations, but I highly reccomend it!
Gracies is awesome!
They have the best breakfast and their portions are huge. They have different specials every weekend and is a local, family run business that really cares about people and serving delicious food. It's one of my favorite places!
34 locals recommend
Gracie's On West Main
264 W Main StGracies is awesome!
They have the best breakfast and their portions are huge. They have different specials every weekend and is a local, family run business that really cares about people and serving delicious food. It's one of my favorite places!
Callaloo Trinidadian Kitchen
351 N Mulberry StAmazing local spot for the best Caribbean food.
This place is amazing! Fresh, local food and always a creative menu of sandwiches and other items.
17 locals recommend
Cabalar Meat Co
325 N Queen StThis place is amazing! Fresh, local food and always a creative menu of sandwiches and other items.
Ginza
565 Greenfield RdMy favorite place for sushi or Chinese food
The best vietnamese food in Lancaster!
It is authentic, delicious and you wont be disappointed. Check out the Bahn mi or any of their soup bowls.
Sai Gòn Café
1575 Manheim PikeThe best vietnamese food in Lancaster!
It is authentic, delicious and you wont be disappointed. Check out the Bahn mi or any of their soup bowls.
A modern, minimalist coffee shop right in the middle of downtown.
42 locals recommend
Passenger Coffee & Tea Showroom
7 W King StA modern, minimalist coffee shop right in the middle of downtown.
This is a must visit place if you visit Lancaster. It is the oldest, continually operated farmers market in the country and a beautiful historic building filled with the freshest produce, meat and other food from Lancaster county.
Build your own flower bouquets, get a donut from the shady maple stand, and try some of the international cuisine that makes Lancaster so diverse and special!
252 locals recommend
Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market StThis is a must visit place if you visit Lancaster. It is the oldest, continually operated farmers market in the country and a beautiful historic building filled with the freshest produce, meat and other food from Lancaster county.
Build your own flower bouquets, get a donut from the shady maple stand, and try some of the international cuisine that makes Lancaster so diverse and special!
Clean, modern coffee shop that's great to hang out with friends or get some work done.
55 locals recommend
Cafe One Eight
18 W Orange StClean, modern coffee shop that's great to hang out with friends or get some work done.
Only 5 minutes away and a great spot for all of Lancaster countys best known baked goods... Shoo fly pie, apple dumplings, donuts, and artisan hand dipped ice cream made on the premises.
8 locals recommend
Bird-in-Hand Bakery & Cafe
2715 Old Philadelphia PikeOnly 5 minutes away and a great spot for all of Lancaster countys best known baked goods... Shoo fly pie, apple dumplings, donuts, and artisan hand dipped ice cream made on the premises.
The best selection of local meats, cheeses and many other products. One of my favorite places to shop and less than 10 minutes away in the town of Intercourse.
33 locals recommend
Stoltzfus Meats
14 Center StThe best selection of local meats, cheeses and many other products. One of my favorite places to shop and less than 10 minutes away in the town of Intercourse.
The best (and closest) spot for local pizza that’s really close by (less than 5 minutes). Pickup or delivery to the apartment is available.
8 locals recommend
Two Cousins Pizza
126 Townsedge DrThe best (and closest) spot for local pizza that’s really close by (less than 5 minutes). Pickup or delivery to the apartment is available.
A great place to stop for lunch or dinner if you spend the day at longwood gardens or the king of prussia area.
It is a very unique space and also includes a beautiful shop, coffee shop, and greenhouse.
26 locals recommend
Terrain Cafe
914 Baltimore PikeA great place to stop for lunch or dinner if you spend the day at longwood gardens or the king of prussia area.
It is a very unique space and also includes a beautiful shop, coffee shop, and greenhouse.
One of my favorite places to grab coffee and hang out for a while. They have a great slection of baked goods and lunch options and is a great place to stop before or after a show at the Fulton theater.
70 locals recommend
Prince Street Cafe
15 N Prince StOne of my favorite places to grab coffee and hang out for a while. They have a great slection of baked goods and lunch options and is a great place to stop before or after a show at the Fulton theater.
The best gyros and greek food in town. Check out the greek fries with feta!
15 locals recommend
Souvlaki Boys
1 W James StThe best gyros and greek food in town. Check out the greek fries with feta!
SpiceKings kitchen
47 North Prince StreetA go to spot for hangover food and loaded fries / seafood in Lancaster city.
Route 66 Restaurant - Lancaster PA
45 W Liberty StThis is a great sandwich place in Lancaster city.
Beautiful restaurant with wood fired food and great cocktails in a historic building in the town of Lititz.
16 locals recommend
Blackworth Live Fire Grill
52 N Broad StBeautiful restaurant with wood fired food and great cocktails in a historic building in the town of Lititz.
This is located in the lobby of the Marriott hotel in the heart of Lancaster city. It’s a beautiful restaurant and bar with great food. The open kitchen is a highlight.
Plough
25 S Queen StThis is located in the lobby of the Marriott hotel in the heart of Lancaster city. It’s a beautiful restaurant and bar with great food. The open kitchen is a highlight.
Rooster Street Butcher
11 South Cedar StreetThis is a great restaurant and butcher shop in Lititz.
Rice & Noodles Vietnamese Eatery
58 N Prince StI love this place! Check out their ramen bowls and other amazing food.
13 locals recommend
Issei Noodle (Downtown Lancaster)
38 N Queen StI love this place! Check out their ramen bowls and other amazing food.
The Imperial
26 E Chestnut StThis is a historic and beautiful restaurant with great food (possibly the best steaks in Lancaster).
80 locals recommend
The Belvedere Inn
402 N Queen StThis is a historic and beautiful restaurant with great food (possibly the best steaks in Lancaster).
On Orange
108 W Orange StA small local place for breakfast and lunch
Rachel's Cafe & Creperie
201 W Walnut StAmazing crepes and breakfast food!
Smiley's Deli & Food Market
402 N Duke StA favorite place for locals to grab a sandwich for lunch.
This is a new locally owned cafe with a unique twist - they feature fresh and local Aussie inspired food and offer houseplants for sale too!
** Make sure that you try the truffle fries!!
15 locals recommend
Hudson Botanical - Cafe | Catering | Houseplants
2433A Old Philadelphia PikeThis is a new locally owned cafe with a unique twist - they feature fresh and local Aussie inspired food and offer houseplants for sale too!
** Make sure that you try the truffle fries!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and drinks and a nice outdoor space located right in the middle of downtown Lancaster.
79 locals recommend
Annie Bailey's Irish Public House
28-30 E King StGreat food and drinks and a nice outdoor space located right in the middle of downtown Lancaster.
Tellus360
24 E King StGreat place to hang out and meet up with friends.
Great restaurant and brewery with a delicious menu and great beer selection. My favorite brewery in Lancaster and a great space to hang out.
They also have a smaller location called the Lancaster brewing company Taproom located only a few minutes from me which is worth checking out if you don't want to travel into the city.
60 locals recommend
Lancaster Brewing Company
302 N Plum StGreat restaurant and brewery with a delicious menu and great beer selection. My favorite brewery in Lancaster and a great space to hang out.
They also have a smaller location called the Lancaster brewing company Taproom located only a few minutes from me which is worth checking out if you don't want to travel into the city.
Right in the middle of downtown. Great place to meet up for a drink and watch whats happening outside. Great beer selction!
22 locals recommend
The Taproom
25 W King StRight in the middle of downtown. Great place to meet up for a drink and watch whats happening outside. Great beer selction!
Great space to meet up with friends, hang out and they have a great upstairs area with arcade games and live music.
21 locals recommend
Spring House Brewing Company
209 Hazel StGreat space to meet up with friends, hang out and they have a great upstairs area with arcade games and live music.
The closest brewery to me, located just before intercourse, PA. They offer a few locally made beers along with hard cider and wine from the local Mount Hope Vineyard.
You can sample all of the wine downstairs and the beer and cider upstairs.
Rumspringa Brewing Company
3174 Old Philadelphia PikeThe closest brewery to me, located just before intercourse, PA. They offer a few locally made beers along with hard cider and wine from the local Mount Hope Vineyard.
You can sample all of the wine downstairs and the beer and cider upstairs.
This is a new place that is locally owned and brews their own beer.
15 locals recommend
Our Town Brewery
252 N Prince StThis is a new place that is locally owned and brews their own beer.
Beer Wall on Prince
114 North Prince StreetThe Fridge
534 N Mulberry StBulls Head Public House
14 E Main StThis is a beautiful rooftop bar and restaurant with the best views of Lancaster city.
51 locals recommend
The Exchange
25 S Queen StThis is a beautiful rooftop bar and restaurant with the best views of Lancaster city.
Tröegs Independent Brewing
200 Hersheypark DrA must visit place for food and beer in Hershey, PA
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
781 Harrisburg PikeGreat food and beer options.
Altana Rooftop Lounge
26 E King StThis is a great spot in the heart of Lancaster city. They offer a great bar with local ‘thistle and finch’ spirits and great brunch as well.
21 locals recommend
Shot & Bottle
2 N Queen StThis is a great spot in the heart of Lancaster city. They offer a great bar with local ‘thistle and finch’ spirits and great brunch as well.
Shopping
They have the best homemade apple cider and a great selection of local apples and other produce all grown from their orchard located just minutes away.
17 locals recommend
Kauffman's Fruit Farm
3097 Old Philadelphia PikeThey have the best homemade apple cider and a great selection of local apples and other produce all grown from their orchard located just minutes away.
A local shop with screen printed shirts, hats and stickers all designed in house and locally made. (The Lancaster sticker on my fridge is from there).
6 locals recommend
Foxduck
11 W King StA local shop with screen printed shirts, hats and stickers all designed in house and locally made. (The Lancaster sticker on my fridge is from there).
A spacious warehouse filled with local vendors selling almost anything you could imagine. You can easily spend an hour walking around and getting lost in the unique hand crafted items from local artisans.
42 locals recommend
Building Character
342 N Queen StA spacious warehouse filled with local vendors selling almost anything you could imagine. You can easily spend an hour walking around and getting lost in the unique hand crafted items from local artisans.
Strasburg Antique Market
207 Georgetown RdTanger Outlets Lancaster
311 Stanley K Tanger DrCocalico Creek Home
2335 Lincoln Hwy Ewest elm Outlet
311 Stanley K Tanger DrPottery Barn Outlet
311 Stanley K Tanger DrKing of Prussia
160 N Gulph RdPark City Center
142 Park City CenterShoppes at Belmont
1600 Fruitville PikeIf you make a trip to Philadelphia, this is the place to go for food, produce, and shopping.
739 locals recommend
Reading Terminal Market
1136 N 12th StIf you make a trip to Philadelphia, this is the place to go for food, produce, and shopping.
This is a great locally owned store with a unique collection of hand curated items for sale.
Ellicott & Co.
45 N Market StThis is a great locally owned store with a unique collection of hand curated items for sale.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful and very spacious park just outside of the city. You will find many walking and hiking trails. open fields, and many other activities. It's my favorite place to pack a picnic lunch and spend an afternoon outside.
49 locals recommend
Lancaster County Central Park
1050 Rockford RdA beautiful and very spacious park just outside of the city. You will find many walking and hiking trails. open fields, and many other activities. It's my favorite place to pack a picnic lunch and spend an afternoon outside.
Located only about 45 minutes away this place is absolutely stunning. You will find immaculate gardens, open fields and lakes, and a beautiful conservatory filled with displays that will leave you speechless.
Make sure you allow a few hours to walk around and if possible, visit during Christmas for their light displays and decorations. The recently restored fountains are a must see too.
I make it a point to go here several times a year if possible!
265 locals recommend
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood RdLocated only about 45 minutes away this place is absolutely stunning. You will find immaculate gardens, open fields and lakes, and a beautiful conservatory filled with displays that will leave you speechless.
Make sure you allow a few hours to walk around and if possible, visit during Christmas for their light displays and decorations. The recently restored fountains are a must see too.
I make it a point to go here several times a year if possible!
A small park only 10 minutes away with a playground, walking trails and exersize equipment.
13 locals recommend
East Lampeter Township Community Park
2330 Hobson RdA small park only 10 minutes away with a playground, walking trails and exersize equipment.
Musser Park
135 N Lime StA great local park in the middle of Lancaster city.
This is a great hiking spot that’s about 2.5 hours away.
133 locals recommend
Ricketts Glen State Park
695 Pennsylvania 487This is a great hiking spot that’s about 2.5 hours away.
This is a really cool hiking spot and bike trail that’s about 45 minutes away.
7 locals recommend
White Cliffs of Conoy
This is a really cool hiking spot and bike trail that’s about 45 minutes away.
This is a beautiful park with outdoor spaces, driving range, golf course and other activities. It’s close by to a lot of restaurants and shops as well.
Overlook Park
2040 Lititz PikeThis is a beautiful park with outdoor spaces, driving range, golf course and other activities. It’s close by to a lot of restaurants and shops as well.
Beautiful and scenic trail for walking and biking that runs through Marietta, PA
15 locals recommend
Northwest River Trail
Beautiful and scenic trail for walking and biking that runs through Marietta, PA
Chickies Rock Overlook Trail
Chickies Rock Overlook TrailThis is a beautiful hiking spot with scenic views near Columbia, PA
A great local place to hike (only 25 minutes away and a beautiful drive) offering scenic views of Amish farmland.
9 locals recommend
Welsh Mountain Nature Preserve
835 Gault RdA great local place to hike (only 25 minutes away and a beautiful drive) offering scenic views of Amish farmland.
Arts & Culture
Located on gallery row along with many other local galleries, Frieman offers a unique view of the area and his art is among my favorite. His gallery is always worth stopping in and especially on the first friday of every month when all of the galleries and shops stay open late.
Freiman Stoltzfus Gallery
142 N Prince StLocated on gallery row along with many other local galleries, Frieman offers a unique view of the area and his art is among my favorite. His gallery is always worth stopping in and especially on the first friday of every month when all of the galleries and shops stay open late.
Broadway style shows in a beautifuly restored theater. I have never been disappointed with a show here and I try to see several a year. The quality and performances of the show are exceptional and I love that we have this theater in Lancaster.
137 locals recommend
Fulton Theatre
12 N Prince StBroadway style shows in a beautifuly restored theater. I have never been disappointed with a show here and I try to see several a year. The quality and performances of the show are exceptional and I love that we have this theater in Lancaster.
This is one impressive theater. Located only 10 minutes away in Strasburg, they are world renowned for their biblical productions translated to the stage. You will find some of the best set pieces of any show and they truly have a heart for sharing the gospel through theater. Some of my favorite shows have been 'Noah' and 'Jonah'.
256 locals recommend
Sight & Sound Theatres
300 Hartman Bridge RdThis is one impressive theater. Located only 10 minutes away in Strasburg, they are world renowned for their biblical productions translated to the stage. You will find some of the best set pieces of any show and they truly have a heart for sharing the gospel through theater. Some of my favorite shows have been 'Noah' and 'Jonah'.
Entertainment & Activities
Penn Cinema
541 Airport RdGreat movie theater located in Lititz and has an imax screen.
A beautiful mini golf course located only 5 minutes away in Bird-in-hand.
15 locals recommend
Waters Edge Mini Golf
230 N Ronks RdA beautiful mini golf course located only 5 minutes away in Bird-in-hand.
My favorite mini golf course in the area and the course is spread out among beautiful landscaping and water features. It is quiet and secluded and definitely worth checking out.
13 locals recommend
Village Greens Miniature Golf
1444 Village RdMy favorite mini golf course in the area and the course is spread out among beautiful landscaping and water features. It is quiet and secluded and definitely worth checking out.
Overlook Golf Course
2040 Lititz PikeHersheypark
100 Hersheypark DrHershey's Chocolate World
101 Chocolate World WyLapp Valley Farms
244 Mentzer RdGroceries / Essentials
This is a good local option for groceries and they also have a good selection of beer.
29 locals recommend
GIANT Food Stores
1605 Lititz PikeThis is a good local option for groceries and they also have a good selection of beer.
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
1234 Millersville PikeThe closest place to purchase wine or liquor.
Sheetz
2425 Old Philadelphia PikeGas station/convenience store that is open 24 hours with made to order food
ALDI
2350 Lincoln Hwy EGood selection of groceries at reasonable prices.
The closest place to get groceries or anything else that you might need. There is also a cvs pharmacy inside.
20 locals recommend
Target
2385 Covered Bridge DrThe closest place to get groceries or anything else that you might need. There is also a cvs pharmacy inside.
This is a GREAT locally owned grocery store that has a great selection of groceries, and also a local coffee shop “latte luv” inside as well. This is my go to spot locally for a quick grocery run and it is very close by as well.
30 locals recommend
Strasburg Market Basket
214 Hartman Bridge RdThis is a GREAT locally owned grocery store that has a great selection of groceries, and also a local coffee shop “latte luv” inside as well. This is my go to spot locally for a quick grocery run and it is very close by as well.
Whole Foods Market
1563 Fruitville PikeTrader Joe's
171 Swedesford RdRutter's #34
370 W Main StGas station and convenience store that sells beer and wine
Turkey Hill Minit Market
284 E Main StThis is the closest gas station / convenience store (about 2 minutes away).