My first time visiting Anna Rose Bakery & Coffee Shop. A delightful bakery with lots of treats,…read moreincluding gluten-free cupcakes, muffins, cookies, and brownies. Excellent personal service in a chic little shop.

I walked by Ana Rose's bakery shop on my way to get coffee somewhere else. I peaked in and saw the…read morecase and thought everything looked delicious. The coffee shop I chose didn't really have a great food selection, so on my way back I popped in. It was early in the morning, so I assume most of the offerings weren't out, but the cupcakes and muffins all looked and smelled amazing. I opted for a blueberry muffin, and it was delicious! Service was quick and friendly.

This place deserves all the praise. First of all the decor is so cute, the vibes, the lighting,…read morejust adorable. They had sooo many options between drinks and food I was full just thinking about it. Each item tastes better than you can imagine. Their Korean corn dogs? Best thing ever. And everyone there was so nice. You can choose between an online kiosk and in person which I really enjoy. 10/10, definitely stop by if you're near.

CRAZY GOOD- why am I only now discovering this place?! I also got a watermelon cold drink.. it came…read morein a can and had whipped cream to top it off. The restaurant was decorated so cute and the air conditioning felt good on a hot summer day. I'll be back... with friends!!

Fresh donuts, simple but tasty…read more In town randomly for food, and happen to be in the mood for dessert. So I figured, why not donuts? and so we went to this random place to get a donut or 3. Place is rather unassuming from the front. looking like a renovated bank. From the inside, it's much more upbeat in comparison. The inside has a lot of cartoon rubber ducks, an ordering kiosk, and a cashier stand unmanned. It very much reminds me of a modern fast food location. Instead of ringing people out, you get a giant cell phone that you can order your donut creations and pay. The automated donut machines were busily churning away fresh donuts. The staff were there helping out others, and when it came to do our order one of them got the request and started to prep our snack. The stations were a little on the messy side, and the staff were very much in the mode of getting through with the day. They did do a good job with presentation, but the station was very much trashed. We got our 3 donuts, took some pictures, and dug in. Overall, pretty good. The donuts are not too greasy, more cakey than light. Which makes sense, since there's a lot of toppings you can put on a donut. The donut needs the sugary toppings though, without them they would be quite plain. The Peanut butter was more savory, and the jelly was more a gel than jelly. The bacon was good, and the maple glaze was more sugar than anything. As a donut, they are good but they are basic. You can fancy the donut up in a lot of ways, but the donut itself didn't bring anything to the table. its good, just not great

It was my first time trying this spot and I absolutely LOVE IT! The vanilla lattè is perfect and…read morethe donuts are made fresh-on the spot. It was the best donut I've ever had:) the overall atmosphere was relaxing and the service was nice. I'll definitely be returning.

Charming market with tons of vendors! I enjoyed Lil's Pretzels - the breakfast pretzel log was soft…read moreand the filling was flavorful. I recommend getting fresh pretzels here! I wish I had more time to try other vendors. I also wish there were more seats and tables inside. I highly recommend Broad Street Market for a nice outing or for some delicious food.

Go here (Lil's Pretzels) immediately for the best pretzel I've ever had in my entire life- warm,…read moresalty, and oh so buttery. It melts in your mouth. Highly recommend! The line was a little long on a Saturday afternoon but worth the wait. Everyone in my family agrees with the assessment that this pretzel is top notch. Located in the tent next to the market.

When I saw PA Bakery advertising mini King Cakes for Mardi Gras, I was genuinely thrilled. A…read morereasonably sized King Cake felt like a dream come true -- all the fun of the tradition without committing to feeding an entire village. I immediately pre-ordered two mini King Cakes at $5.50 each (total $11), already imagining the moment I'd get to gloat when I found the hidden baby! The mini King Cakes were actually quite generous in size. Easily enough for 3-4 people...although I personally demolished mine in one sitting and have zero regrets. Now for the part that caught me off guard. The plastic baby -- arguably the entire point of a traditional King Cake -- was perched on top instead of hidden inside. I was fully anticipating that moment of excitement that comes from discovering the baby mid-bite, because that's kind of the magic of a King Cake tradition. Without that element, what I ended up with felt more like a very festive brioche-style cinnamon roll wearing Mardi Gras colors than a King Cake. To be clear, it tasted good. The cake itself was soft without being dry, had plenty of cinnamon-esque filling without tipping into overly gooey territory, and was generously finished with frosting and sugary crystals. Flavor-wise, no complaints. But if you're marketing something specifically as a King Cake, the expectation is that the baby is hidden within. Otherwise, it changes the experience entirely. For food safety purposes, there are plenty of creative alternatives -- an edible marzipan baby, a clearly oversized non-choking-hazard version, sticker on the box, etc. -- but the surprise element is part of what makes a King Cake a King Cake. Overall, not a bad experience -- just not quite the Mardi Gras moment I was hoping for. Next year, I'll probably seek out a bakery that leans into the full King Cake tradition...because if I'm chasing the thrill of finding a tiny plastic baby in my dessert, I want to earn that victory properly. If the baby isn't going in the cake, just let me know up front so I can manage my expectations (and my Mardi Gras excitement) accordingly.

The place to order or get a great variety of tempting sweet treats for any time, but especially for…read morecelebrations. Today, in search of two different birthday treats, I decided on cupcakes and a cheesecake. Luckily, the items I decided on are always available to purchase, and there's no pre-ordering required. Generally, the service is quick here as long as you take a number when you enter the bakery. Lots of ideas for sweet holidays, hostess gifts, or stocking stuffers. A fun, festive atmosphere with holiday decor, you can't help but be in the Christmas spirit here at PA Bakery.

The West Shore Farmer's Market is actually so cool!!!! Just went for the first time yesterday and…read morewas really impressed. It was larger than the Harrisburg downtown one and reminded me of Reading Terminal in Philly (less crowded but still lots of options). There's also tons of parking all surrounding the building. The upstairs section has small specialty shops; the lower level is full of food vendors -- from produce to fresh pasta to tacos to pizza to pierogies to quiches. They also even had plant stands and floral arrangements. I got 1.5lbs of fresh made spinach fettuccine from Fasta & Ravioli, two very tasty bagels from Bagel Lovers (foccacia flavored and everything egg bagels--both were SO delicious and a great texture; they also had tons of other varieties like pumpernickel, onion, and blueberry, all made fresh daily and for a very reasonable price -- I think I paid something around $3 for my two bagels). I could've spent tons more time there but unfortunately was just stopping by after running an errand in the area. Needless to say, I will be back!!

Stopped by the market after a coworker mentioned they had opened a new fried chicken restaurant…read moreinside. I decided to give it a try, and overall, I was impressed. The fried chicken was the highlight of the meal. It had a golden-brown, crispy coating and was cooked perfectly--juicy, tender, and not dried out at all. The portions were generous, with some of the largest pieces of fried chicken I've seen from a hot food counter. The mac and cheese was creamy and comforting, making for a great side dish. The cornbread muffin was moist, soft, and paired well with the meal. The only downside was the potato wedges. They were seasoned well, but a few pieces tasted a little overcooked or burnt, which took away from an otherwise solid meal. Overall, this was a very good first experience. Between the large portions, fresh food, and flavorful chicken, it's definitely worth stopping in if you're looking for a quick comfort-food meal. I'd happily go back and try it again.

Best desserts in the area. Dustin will make anything your heart desires and is so professional!! My…read moreson literally loved his carrot cake, the cream cheese icing was perfect!!! I've had the funfetti cupcakes, Nutella cheesecake, strawberry shortcake, and Reese's pieces brownies from them and they have all been incredible! Dustin will be the one I go to for all of my bakery needs!!!

From the owner: Custom cakes and baked goods available for delivery read more

A decent farm market with a good selection of items. I found most things to be overpriced compared…read moreto other farm markets in Central PA. We were looking for fresh apples and apple cider, and were surprised with the high cost for each of these items. The cider was ok, but we will probably visit other farm markets in the area for our produce.

OMG!!! I used to visit in late July each year and would buy my elderly father their peaches…read more Was just there after many years, and got the large peaches. They were just as ripe and sweet and juicy as I remembered!! I also bought an apple dumpling. It was so delicious I ordered enough for the whole family! I only got one on my first visit and felt guilty that I didnt get enough for all of them. The fruit is the best!! It always has been!! Hopefully I'll be back next July for more!!