When we visited Lancaster, we had to stop by Chellas Arepa Kitchen, and it absolutely lived up to…read morethe hype. The food is a delicious mix of Peruvian and Venezuelan flavors, and you can really taste the freshness and quality in every bite. Their arepas are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and packed with flavorful fillings. Everything felt comforting yet unique at the same time. One thing I really appreciated is that the entire menu is 100% gluten free, but honestly, you wouldn' even notice because the food is just that good. Also, don't be deceived if the food doesn't look super "picture perfect" online or in photos (or at least my photos lol). It may not be the most photogenic food, but it's sooo worth it! I actually ordered almost everything on the menu because I had no idea when I'd be back in Lancaster again . My favorite was the fried rice with chicken and plantains, so flavorful and satisfying! My husband's favorite was the Lomo Saltado Bowl and Pernil Arepa. We also loved the yuca fries, which were perfectly crispy without being overly greasy. The only thing that disappointed me a little was the Esquites. It just didn't stand out and probably wouldn't order it again. Parking is limited and there's outdoor seating only.

Our first time here and we were amazed !! The staff was helpful even though they were incredibly…read morebusy and the total atmosphere was great . Fire pit burning , Latin music blasting , people laughing and talking , the smell of meats and spices filled the air . I ordered the Lomo Arepa which was a fresh arepa filled with delicious seasoned steak , onions , yuca , tomatoes and fresh chimichurri on the side . Absolutely delicious !!! My boyfriend had the Chicken Lomo Arepa which was delicious grilled chicken, yuca , tomatoes and onions . Also delicious !! We also ordered the white rice and black beans and the Grandma Chellas fried rice packed with eggs , plantains and red onions. Loved the fried rice and its unique flavors . Chellas Arepa should definitely be on your list of places to try in Lancaster . The delicious foods , outside dining atmosphere, music and friendly staff all combine to make it one heck of an experience . Since it's literally only 5 minutes away we're definitely going back soon . Thank you Chellas Arepa !!

Sara-Faye's Soft Pretzels is a little trailer that is parked in the parking lot, right outside of…read morethe Bird-in-Hand Bakeshop (off of Gibbons), in front of the mini animal farm. Their menu offers: the Regular (salt & butter), Cinnamon Sugar, Garlic & Herb, and Sour Cream & Onion. On our recent visit, they added Parmesan and a Hot Dog Pretzel. They also have dips (homemade cheese sauce, homestyle sweet mustard, and cream cheese (have to specially ask for this)), and beverages (Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Southern Brewed Sweet Iced Tea, bottled water, and sodas). This time, we ordered: +The Regular +the Cinnamon Sugar +Garlic & Herb +Homemade Cheese Sauce +Cream Cheese Frosting Note that the sauces are good for almost 1 of the pretzels; the pretzels are larger than normal, so you may need about 2 sauces per pretzel, if you're a scooper. There was a huge line, so we thought we would receive hot pretzels; unfortunately, they were just all room temperature and seemed to have been prepped ahead of time. Note that this is a popular stopping point for tour buses, so you may be standing and waiting in line for about 40+ minutes. Staff is friendly. This place is cash only, and there is no ATM on-site (in or outside of the Bakeshop) - there is a local bank a little less than two miles down the road, though. Plenty of parking for both tour buses, trucks, and smaller vehicles. There are also covered seats as well as a cute animal farm of goats and fluffy chickens to feed. +lukewarm pretzels +cash only! +located in the lot of Bird-in-Hand Bakeshop +plenty of parking

Best pretzels EVER!!! Sara-Faye's is set up in a permanent trailer outside of the Bird In Hand Bake…read moreshop. We first tried when taking a buggy ride and the buggy driver suggested we try. OMGGG it was amazing! We were promptly greeted and our order was taken. Great service! I tried the sour cream and onion, my husband had the garlic with their homemade cheese sauce. Both were delicious and the absolute best we've ever had! They were very reasonably priced; in fact I'd pay double for those pretzels. Fast forward 3 months... we've eaten there at least 10 times and everything is as solid as the first visit!!! Try it! You'll never want another soft pretzel from anywhere else!

Thee BEST coffee made with quality organic coffee beans and delicious sandwiches! They also have…read moresmoothies, tea and spritzers.

This is the best Pizza I've ever had in my lifetime. Wood fired, well done true sourdough, light…read moreand amazing, with a homemade sauce and fresh local slow-cultured mozzarella. I could eat multiple pizza's like this and not get bloated. It's gluten-friendly and lactose-friendly. It's the best out of thousands. I'd give him a true 9.6 - 9.9 on the One Bite. To top it all off, it's made with certified organic ingredients.

Hands down the best pie I've had in Lancaster Cty or all of Central PA for that matter. Went back…read moreagain last night. Wood fired oven. The New Haven style pizza delivers on the high expectations associated with that style pie. Thin, crispy, light char on the edge, tangy sauce and the perfect mix of parm and mozzarella. Masterpiece! Every bite puts a smile on my face. Scott is killing it! If you're into pizza, you must try this!

We had Urban Olive bring food to our office. It was absolutely delicious. Everything had great…read moreflavor. We all had the chicken pita. The chicken was well-seasoned. Everything was reasonably priced. We will definitely use them again in the future! Well worth it.

LOVE the falafel pita with spicy tapenade!read more

They catered our large rehearsal dinner with their food truck. The food was great. Extra stars for…read morethe smoked Jack fruit and pulled chicken. We still get compliments on the Cesar Salad and cornbread. The family and staff were very nice and accommodating. Don't forget the locally made Whoopie Pies!

Had my food delivered. Short ribs and pulled pork was out of this world. Pulled pork was super…read moremoist,not to much bbq sauce. The ribs were really good not to wet like I like. Sides were ok. Mac and cheese was alittle dry but ok. Baked beans were good and onion pedals I loved. Will definitely order again. Would love to see some dry rubs,on the ribs, possibly in the future. Next we will try the chicken. Order came earlier then arranged time. Love it.

What a complete waste of my time. It's about time someone call her out on her shit and the way she…read moretreats prospective employees. I'm surely not the first one she's disregarded. I was deterred from the trial shift because:I was asking questions that I would need to know about eating through the course of the day at the day long banquet. She said it wouldn't be a good fit because I said "I don't like that" when she tried switching my days to have me at a venue that didn't require a refrigerator (I told her I have experience in different venues and do not require a refrigerator to be able to adjust. I am an adult afterall). She made a mountain out of a molehill and made herself look like an ass thru it all. Leave a response all you want, you aren't going to waste any more of my time. Not reading whatever rubbish you put. Complete waste of my time.

We had a wonderful time with Upohar catering our wedding reception! They were super helpful and…read moreflexible in the months leading up to the wedding as we figured out our menu, communicated well with our venue and other vendors to make sure everything was covered, helped us figure out appetizers and desserts instead of cake, and were kind and professional. There was more than enough food, and everyone said it was delicious and unique. We loved supporting a business with a mission like Upohar and definitely recommend them!

On our way back from a trip to NC and up to MA, we decided to stop in Lancaster for some lunch and…read moreshopping. My husband and I looked for the best BBQ places in the area and landed on The BBQ Barn. A small and cute little barn sits in the corner of the plaza (on the right of Target). We ordered chicken and rib dinners with an extra pulled pork sandwich (we ordered way too much but needed to try it all!!). Dinner plates come with Cole slaw, a dinner roll, potatoes, and a whoopie pie. There is seating outside. We both agreed that the chicken may have been the best we have ever had. It was seasoned so well and perfectly cooked. The ribs came with bbq sauce on the side. There was a line, but service was quick and efficient. The grills are right in front and you can see the cooking happening! Inside the barn, I could see them rolling out fresh pretzels. They also had homemade root beer, which was very good! After we finished eating, I couldn't help but grab a vanilla ice cream cone to share with my dogs. They agree too, best soft serve ice cream we have ever had. Since getting home, we have already talked about how we need to plan a trip back to Lancaster to get more BBQ and explore the area a bit longer.

Important! The address listed in Yelp is wrong. The BBQ Barn is located in Lancaster on the north…read moreside of Lincoln Highway but is not visible from the road. Drive to the Target just west of the American Music Theatre and head to the far east side of the Target, driving back around the side of the building and the restaurant will be on your right. Watch for small signs directing you to the BBQ Barn. Review: Very good pulled pork sandwiches with lots of meat for a very reasonable price. Full meal is a great deal that includes three small grilled red potatoes, a small coleslaw, roll, whoopie pie, and drink for $12.50-$14.00 depending on your meat and beverage choice. They sell "homemade" root beer that I tried and it was good and tasted like the original drove in A&W root beer except it lacked carbonation. We had a sandwich plus one full meal for about $20 and left a small tip. Note that this is a casual place with outdoor seating only, similar to a food truck. Thankfully the picnic table seating is mostly in the shade. I do recommend this place for a quick lunch or dinner and noticed local Amish eating there while we had lunch. today.

We ordered from Holy Smoked Meats and tried the chicken sandwich with pulled pork and the loaded…read moretater tots topped with brisket, nacho cheese sauce, jalapeños, and salsa. The smoked meats themselves were flavorful, and the smokiness really came through -- that was easily the best part of the meal. Unfortunately, the rest of the dishes didn't quite come together. The portions of brisket and pulled pork were very minimal for the price, and the chicken sandwich was quite thin, making the meal feel less filling overall. While the smoked meat tasted good, the other components didn't complement it well, particularly the nacho cheese sauce, which didn't enhance the dish. A fresh cheese option might pair better with the smoked flavors. Considering the cost and the amount of food received, the value didn't match expectations. With larger portions and better balance between ingredients, this could be a much more satisfying experience.

Great food and better people! Definitely recommend trying it if you see it. The brisket is 10/10!read more

Great atmosphere, good service, good food. The large latte comes in a huge mug . The service was…read morevery friendly and the cafe had a good atmosphere

I stopped by here last Tuesday morning with my family for our morning coffee. Whenever we go on…read morevacation, we try to visit a new coffee shop every morning, and on this day we ended up heading over to Coffee Co. We chose this spot simply because we passed it several times during our vacation, as it sits right off Route 30. I headed inside while my family stayed in the car. Although I knew the building was fairly large, I was not expecting just how many tables and seats were available. From that standpoint, it felt much more like a sit down restaurant than the coffee shop I was anticipating. That said, they did have a designated area for ordering to go, which is where I headed. After looking over their winter specials, I tried to order something with peppermint for my wife. Unfortunately, they were out of peppermint syrup, which was also what I would have ordered for myself. I ended up getting my wife an iced mocha while I went with a hot coconut latte. My coffee ended up being decent. The coconut syrup was easy to taste, but it did not overpower the coffee itself. My wife's drink looked good with whipped cream and crushed peppermint on top, as they still had that available, but she was unable to drink it due to a stomach bug. The bottom line for me is that I might head back here again in the future. While I do not know that I would go out of my way just for coffee, it seemed like a nice place for a sit down meal.