My first dining experience was at New Holland Family Restaurant in New Holland after a rainy…read moremorning shopping the major greenhouses in East Earl. With an impressive extension menu, I opted for hot tea with honey (they offer a selection of herbal teas), chicken corn soup, and a Patty Melt, all of which were delicious. Excellent service and timely check-ins for an enjoyable meal to dry out for the next greenhouse visit. There is plenty of parking and a welcoming diner atmosphere, and I will definitely come back in the future.

The food here was really good diner food and I loved it. I had the turkey dinner with stuffing,…read morebaked potato and baked corn. Finished with their jello salad thing that was so country delicious. The downside was the service. It wasn't busy and the server left all the empty dishes on our table even through dessert. We weren't offered drink refills once. They didn't check on us at all except to move the meal along. The server seemed to not have the answer to some basic questions along the way as well. If it were busy I could excuse this but she was 'busy' talking to the busser girls who were all hanging in the corner not doing anything. We were in the area visiting for the weekend and come to the area often but probably won't be visiting new holland family restaurant again.

This ice cream, defines American, non gelato ice cream. It's the benchmark for American ice cream…read more I don't care where you're from or how good you think your local ice cream is, it's not as good as Fox Meadows. And the facility and other offerings here are also worth the trip...from Philly, Baltimore, New York, Alaska.... A very rare 5* from me. I'd give them 8 if I could.

A local guide had warned me that Fox Meadows Creamery had become very commercial. It was. Yet the…read moreice cream was amazing. So that counts for a lot. When we arrived at around 7:30PM on a Monday night, the creamery and cafe was bustling with a long line. We were able to sample a few flavors, and then settled on the tiramisu and shoofly pie. Both were excellent, and the prices were highly affordable. There were so many appealing flavors of ice cream, not to mention other dessert items. Besides the rich, creamy, and wonderfully satisfying ice cream, we appreciated that the overall establishment had ample seating and a fantastic playground for our young kids. My toddlers loved swinging and playing in the toy tractor structure until way past dark. Compared to other local creameries in the area, Fox Meadow has the benefit of being open until relatively late. It appears that Fox Meadow Creamery has really expanded its business and now sells wholesale at local grocery stores. That said, there are of course more options and a better experience at the creamery itself.

Dienner's simply provides incredible value and quick service to anyone in the area. It gives you…read morethe option of eating from a self-serve buffet or a-la-carte. We chose the buffet and were glad we did. While the food was generally good but not great, it has good variety and all for less than $20. Salad options were fresh and the roasted chicken adds clean protein with pretty good taste. I recommend the dinner rolls with the chicken as well. Some traditional Amish dishes were available that I didn't care for but others might. The desserts were my favorite, including the pumpkin cake and the apple crumble. They also offer a soft-serve station and a variety of sweet pies.

After an Amish tour, my group stopped at Dienner's Country Restaurant in Soudersburg, and it was a…read morefantastic dining experience. If you're looking for a hearty meal at a reasonable price, this place is hard to beat. A few highlights from our visit: The buffet is the best value, offering unlimited access to a wide variety of freshly prepared dishes. Both hot and cold buffet options are available, so there's something for everyone. Dessert is included and features options like pie and soft serve ice cream. The food tasted fresh, homemade, and consistently well-stocked. We left incredibly full and satisfied. Other things worth noting: Plenty of parking available in the rear lot. Clean and well-maintained bathrooms. Friendly, attentive service throughout the meal. Despite arriving with a party of five, we were seated in about 10 minutes. Overall, Dienner's delivers exactly what you'd hope for from a Pennsylvania Dutch buffet: fresh comfort food, generous portions, great service, and excellent value. Whether you're visiting the Lancaster area or finishing up an Amish tour, it's a great place to sit down for a filling meal. I'd happily return on a future trip.

We came out after a show at Sight and Sound theater which was awesome btw…read more A hungry bunch of ten people. Most of us ordered the make your own platter including the beef brisket. I personally ordered the beef brisket, the fried chicken with a side of Mac and cheese and seasonal vegetables. First the good, the fried chicken was fried perfectly with a nice crispy and so moist. The best part of the meal. The sides were good with a cheesy Mac and cheese. I was disappointed with the brisket. Although it had good flavor, it was super dry and those who ordered the brisket at our table agreed. We also ordered the whoopie pies which were disappointing as well. Would I come back...yes but would not order the brisket or dessert.

First time At the Smokehouse BBQ & Brew…read more We had the corn bread and burnt tips for appetizers hubby had the pulled pork and chicken and I had the SCHNITZEL AND SPAETZLE for dinner. The Burnt ends appetizer was the best I have ever had. The meat was super tender and the white horseradish was so good on it we bought 12oz to take home. Honestly that could have been my dinner it was that good. The pulled pork was good it passed my husband's test since he's from NC and still looking for one like home. The spaetzle was amazing, and as good as my mother in law made. Well better. And she's German. Such a great find. It will be on our list every-time we come back to Lancaster.

We had a good experience here! The food was very good and better quality than your typical buffet…read more We made reservations on resy which also noted a $10 per person fee if you cancel your reservation within a few hours. The price was $31.99pp but the cost of drinks was not included. Soft drinks were an additional $3.99pp. Overall if you're looking for Lancaster fare this place would be good to check out.

Tried this place after we tried Shady Maple because people had said it was much better-…read moreIt was not better perhaps even worse. Staff is rude Never received a refill of my soft drink Food beyond horrible- No seasoning Mashed potatoes had raw chunks of potatoes Fried chicken dry and tasteless Roast beef at the carving station on temp well done- No bowls at the soup station Save your money!!

Gracie's Breakfast delivers a hearty, well-balanced meal that hits every savory and sweet craving…read more  The main dish features two fresh, cage-free local eggs cooked sunny-side up with vibrant, velvety yolks. They're paired with savory, thick-cut Irish bacon and a generous portion of house-made potato rounds, seasoned well with a great crisp on the outside while staying soft inside.  The bread selection really sets this meal apart. You get perfectly toasted sourdough with house-made apple butter on the side, plus a slice of grilled banana nut bread. The banana bread has a light dusting of powdered sugar and is served warm with a generous dollop of whipped cinnamon butter that melts right in.  To top it off, the iced pumpkin spice latte served in a glass jar is beautifully spiced and creamy without being overly sweet--a perfect pairing for a rich morning meal.

Great place to eat and you could tell it was popular as we got there 5 minutes before it opened and…read morethere was already a line outside the restaurant. The sweet bread board was delicious and a great way to try the variety of bread. Would highly recommend the banana nut bread if you're looking to do just one of them. This place is known for their bacon so we also had to try the bacon sampler and I think the hardwood bacon was everyone's favorite. Service was fast and friendly. The only thing I wish they had was a fresh fruit side option for our daughter to go with her food but luckily there's plenty of great farm stands nearby

This review is based off the pre-prepared/grocery side of the store (although we will CERTAINLY be…read moreback for the restaurant side.) While in town, we wandered in wishing we had already grabbed some baked goods earlier in the day. And with a mission to acquire some meat for the grill later in the day. Immediately we were met with a variety of whoopie pies (we got a traditional one and cookie one, both delicious), and most of all the BEST cinnamon roll we have ever feasted on. Not only was it tremendous but it was perfectly gooey, and the buttercream (or at least that's how it tasted) frosting in lieu of traditional icing blew it out of the water. We also grabbed some chicken bacon burgers which we grilled up and really enjoyed. Just wished the patties were initially bigger. We ended up putting 2 and 2 (out of the 4) together to make burgers which would actually survive the grill. In general the selection is everything you'd imagine in Amish country combined into one little place. Prices were excellent, quality was great. Definitely stop in!

This was my first trip to Lancaster County, PA. My daughter and I took a buggy ride and wanted to…read morewalk to a spot for lunch. Perusing Yelp, I saw Stoltzfus (a local last name that was mentioned by our buggy guide) and it was a deli/restaurant- you had me at meat! You order at a walk up counter, get a buzzer, wait as they make it fresh, get buzzed, and pick your order up. Plenty of clean seating is available. The Philly cheesesteak was awesome! Lots of meat, tender but substantial roll, and hot! I got it sauced - this was new for me. I was thinking cheese sauce, but it was a red sauce. I loved it regardless ( my daughter wasn't as happy - not because it tasted bad, but she wasn't expecting it). We didn't have to wait to order, but once we were eating-the line was easily 25-30 deep. The eating section is called Amos' Place. The meat section is Stoltzfus Meats. A wonderland of fresh, frozen, and refrigerated meats and all the accompanying side dishes! There is also a very good selection of baked goods, spices, and munchies. Oh, the white root beer was good! I will definitely be back!

We're visiting the area and went to make a reservation. The staff was super friendly and very…read moreaccommodating. We made a reservation for 6:15. While waiting we sat outside in the back. There were ponds with fish and ducks and even an alligator (ha). Went into the restaurant and there was a piano player. It just made the ambiance much nicer. Our waitress, Debbie, was very patient with us, being we were not family with the restaurant and went over our options. I started out with a most delicious French onion soup. It was hot, very flavorful and perfect. My dinner was crab cakes with broccoli and a very savory rice. My husband had fish n chips that was just as delicious. Between the piano player, our waitress snd the atmosphere, we highly recommend this restaurant

After reading some reviews, we had decided not to go here, but then changed our mind. I'm glad we…read moredid! The atmosphere makes you feel like you were on a ship. It's very fancy. The food was really good. My husband said the salmon was amazing. My chicken Parmesan was more like a fried chicken breast. It was very good but very thin. I did not taste any Parmesan cheese in the crust and was only given a few cold slices of shaved Parmesan on top. It would've been much better if the cheese had been melted. Our server was very polite. It did take a while for us to get recognized after we sat down and to get refills. But I would definitely go there again. The prices were very reasonable, much cheaper than I expected-under $25 for each entree. You also get a basket of bread. The portion sizes were very generous. I recommend this for a nice evening out without kids. Very nice place to eat with good food.

I ordered takeout and had a coupon for a free appetizer. I ordered the onion blossom thing which…read morewas good but missing the sauce. My combo had chicken tenders and a sirloin. I asked for extra honey mustard. I got one really small one. The tenders were very tasty, but the steak had no flavor. This is like the third out of four tries that I got home and had no silverware. The young lady who took my order over the phone was very very nice, but I would've liked to have all the sauces that I was supposed to have. The best part was that I took my dog with me for a ride, which he very much enjoyed.

Above expectations. Very accommodating for a wheelchair. Wife had steak, I had a salad and a pice…read moreof chicken. The bread is worth a 5 alone. Not a great beer selection. Service was exceptional. All employees were very friendly, the place had a very welcoming feel.

I was so surprised to see how much better Helen's is now after the reopen. No smoking makes a…read moredifference and they have it decorated cute inside for the holidays. Staff is very friendly. They have decent drink prices and selection. Some else at the bar ordered food which looked very good. It doesn't seem like a place you go for food though but it's nice they have the option. And I could be wrong about that! I will try the food next time and see what they have on the menu. All locals should give it a try!

Just stopped in Fri a beer. Looked at the menu but decided not to eat there. Mostly fried foods…read more The bartender was really nice and talkative. It was kind of dark in there for early afternoon.