Ida&#x27;s Cafe

This is a tiny spot with a lot of fans, so expect a wait!…read more My husband and I came here for brunch while staying in Lancaster - we were expecting to have to wait due to how busy it was on a Saturday morning, but we were amazingly able to be seated immediately (there were 2 last spots by the door). It's not the most comfortable place due to the size, but the smells and vibes are good, so it's worth checking out. I got the blue crab benedict with potatoes and my husband got the short rib tacos. Service was quick and we were overall impressed with the food! My one gripe is that they didn't have any fun coffee drinks, just black coffee from what I saw.

I started off today so excited to come here based on the reviews. As the service progressed I could…read moresee my review ticking lower and lower. And then we found a hair. And then they charged us full price. And that was the final nail. We made a reservation for a noon brunch on a Sunday, we knew it was going to be busy and we got seated right away, amazing! And then it was down hill from there. We were seated right by the bussing station, I was staring at dirty dishes my entire meal, at one point I was hit and I spilled my entire cup of coffee all over my table and lap and had to clean it up myself. The French press itself was border line in drinkable. The grounds were too finely ground causing there to be grit throughout the entire pitcher of French press. We each had about one mug each. The food came out and my over easy eggs were over medium at best, the entire bottom of the yolk was hard through to the middle. Only one biscuit got gravy. And then once my partner finished his eggs he found a long black hair under where the eggs were. Needless to say we were very much done with The Bread Pedaler by the time this happened. We let the waitress know. She brought the check, which still included the food we didn't eat because there was a hair in it. Not wanting to start anything we just paid (still tipped 20% because I'm not a jerk) and left. I wish this was the great review I was hoping to leave. I was so excited to eat here. But this was truly one of the worst experiences I've had in years.

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On Orange

4.5(364 reviews)

2.9 mi

Had a delightful breakfast here while in town for a dance competition. Super cute atmosphere- we…read morewere tucked adorably into a corner of a spiffed up basement. Service was exceptional. Our omelettes and bacon were delicious, and fresh-squeezed orange juice is always a winner with me.

Introduction:…read more Representing 2018 in alphabet series, O is for On Orange. The letter O only has 5 of the 8 possible years represented in the alphabet series. Interestingly, 2 of them are in Lancaster County, PA. This was prior to my parents moving to Lancaster in 2021. In March 2018, my girlfriend of that time & I took a day trip to Lancaster. I lived in Montgomery County, Maryland (near DC) at the time, and we were meeting up with a friend who was living in New Jersey kind of in the middle. We agreed to meet at On Orange at 12 PM on that Sunday, March 25 since we were driving from far away, and I think they were doing a day trip too, but possible they stayed a night in town, not sure. Also, On Orange closes at 1 PM too, so even more reason to be punctual. My g/f of then was notoriously late & took a long time to get ready. She was taking too long to get ready, and I knew we needed to leave if we even had a chance of making it on time. After a while I said I don't want to do this, but I will leave without you & meet my friend (& his girlfriend). I started the car and texted you have 1 minute to come out, and if you aren't out, I'm leaving without you. My timer reached 0, and I slowly was driving off, but I saw her shuffling with her coat and what have you leaving, so I waited. We got in the car, and I rushed off. If that weren't bad enough, my g/f said we needed to stop at her bank to get cash. Of course, there was none right within route, but saw a location right off I-83 in northern MD, Hunt Valley, but we wasted more time to get off the freeway, for her to go to her ATM, & get back on the freeway when we were running significantly late. I said we are running significantly late as it is, so why are we wasting more time. She claimed in case there was something she wanted to buy in Lancaster, but that was not the primary purpose, but I'll get to that at the end. I was panicking on the significant late, and that the restaurant closes at 1, and I drove above 100 mph at times on I-70, which I think was the only time I've ever gone that fast on 70, and maybe only 4 times ever in my life reaching that speed. Experience with the Restaurant: This is street parking around here, which was free meters on Sunday. We got a decent parking spot a block away. We walked in at 12:50 PM, which was 50 minutes LATE and 10 minutes before On Orange's closing time of 1 PM. My friend & his girlfriend were already done eating. He said that they had their stomach set for eating at 12, and there was pressure to order since it's not a huge place and pretty busy. I was annoyed with my friend for not waiting for us, but I get it because let's be honest, my g/f fault on that one. Server was cordial, and my g/f & I quickly ordered. Food came out quickly. We ate quickly, and my friend & his g/f watching us eat. Food was delicious, and they were quick, but to be fair, they were closing in 10 minutes, so they were motivated to get out of there. I got a pancake & egg dish as I recall. This was a top notch brunch. In spite of the negative experience of being so late because of my g/f, the experience at the restaurant was excellent. Conclusion: After brunch, we looked around downtown, Amish Farm (see my 5-star review of them written in April 2018), etc. and was overall a nice day with the 3 of them albeit very cold. After we left, I took the back road from I-83 all the way back to Germantown, MD where she lived to see something different and to save a little gas too since it's pretty direct going that way. My g/f was complaining about it taking so long getting back. I knew she was meeting up with a friend that night. But what I later realized, she wanted to stop at an ATM that morning really because she needed cash to pay that friend for cannabis that night. So, she disrespected everyone's time for this. I guess on a positive at least she wasn't cheating on me with that guy and really was just for pot. In conclusion, I thought On Orange was top notch, and they were accommodating to our time schedules.

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Prince Street Cafe

4.1(308 reviews)

2.9 mi

It's been a few years since I was down in Lancaster and had the opportunity to stop by Prince St.,…read moreCafé. I was in the area for work and decided to stop by for lunch. I enjoyed the bowl with falafel as well as some good old-fashioned chicken corn soup! Both were filling and delicious! The café is lots of fun and everything you'd expect from a downtown café. The service was quick and I didn't mind sitting by myself and enjoying the view of the people walking by.

FANTASTIC green smoothie and divine croissant! Wonderful servers. Meghan is a treasureread more

Pretty open, well lit

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Rachel's Cafe & Creperie

Locally owned & operated

What a gem! We loved this place so much that we came back two days in a row during our travels…read more The gluten-free and vegetarian crepes were absolutely delicious, and the custom drink Kenzie created for me was one of the highlights of our visit. Kenzie was an exceptional waitress--attentive, welcoming, and genuinely encouraging in a way that made us feel right at home. The atmosphere is enchanting. Everywhere you look there's beautiful art, thoughtful details, and creative touches. The covered patio is especially lovely and makes for the perfect place to relax, slow down, and catch up with friends. You can tell this space has been lovingly and intentionally cultivated. From the food and drinks to the art-filled surroundings and warm hospitality, every corner feels special. If you're visiting the area, don't miss this place. It's the kind of spot that nourishes both body and spirit.

My partner and I stopped in for brunch on a recent weekday morning. There was no wait, and we were…read moreseated immediately. Our server was friendly and efficient, and the pace of the service flowed well throughout our meal. The restaurant is clean and cozy and the seating area can accommodate different sizes of dining groups. I ordered the Elvis Crepe from the Sweet Crepes section of the menu and a side of Hash Browns with Southwest sauce. They were both delicious and filling, and it was a good combination of sweet and savory. My partner got a Savory Crepe, which he also enjoyed. The only disappointing part of our meal was the iced lattes. We both ordered different flavors - one Nutella latte and one with strawberry syrup. We couldn't taste any of the flavoring in them at all. Had our server not told us which was which, we would never have been able to tell. They just tasted like plain lattes with no added flavor. Especially disappointing considering you pay extra for the flavored syrups. Overall, a great choice for delicious food and friendly service, but maybe grab your latte later from one of the other many coffee shops in the area.

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Gracie's On West Main

4.5(839 reviews)

8.5 mi

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

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The outside of the restaurant.

The Pancake Farm- Richmond Square

3.9(48 reviews)

4.1 mi

A delicious breakfast and friendly service. This was our…read morefirst visit to the Pancake Farm and we were very pleased. The restaurant is large with lots of seating and not on top of other tables. Service was friendly and our food arrived promptly. The robo-service was a cute and quite a functional addition to the dining experience. It brought entrees/meals to the assigned table and the server followed to serve the food. This was efficient because our meal came out and another server was able to grab the items off the robo-server and give them to our table. The food was very good and portion sizes were equal to the price. We sampled the egg white veggie omelet with toast and homefries, which was cooked perfectly. The home fries were spot on! The eggs benedict were cooked just right and very tasty. We also enjoyed the pancakes and sausage. Very good consistency and flavorful. A bonus that there was a carafe of syrup on the table instead of the little packets or small bottles. Overall a great breakfast spot. We will try their lunch menu in the future.

After a New Year's Eve laden with libations and waking up sleep deprived in the morning, I…read morediscovered that Pancake Farm was open so I stopped by for a warm meal in an attempt to ward off the residual effects of last night's consumption. The place was busy! Despite this, I was quickly seated. I ordered the Veggie Omelette and requested that my hash browns were prepared extra crispy. It wasn't long before my food arrived. The hash browns could've been cooked more to my liking and it seemed like the portion was less. Overall, my first time here was better than this time but at least I know they are open on holidays and I can get a quick meal.

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Robot food delivery

Cafe One Eight

4.3(257 reviews)

3.0 mi

Everything we had here was delicious! All the coffees in the flight were so different which made it…read moreeven more fun to try them all. The shakshuka wasn't a traditional shakshuka I've had but it was a delicious version.

Great spot to stop for a coffee or meal. I came with a group and we had a mix of lunch and…read morebreakfast items. Everyone enjoyed their food : wraps, breakfast sandwiches, French toast, and my açaí bowl. I appreciate that the menu was marked for allergens. Our server at the counter was helpful with the menu and explained the specials.

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It's a good morning

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster

3.3(141 reviews)

5.6 mi

This is where we stay when we visit Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster…read more We never get acknowledged or explained the perks at this place for being diamond members. They have free breakfast for members but really nothing special. But my daughter loves their pools so I guess we will keep going here.

This is my second time here…read more First time was in 2023 and they were renovating the lobby area and there was a wedding. The wedding was loud and disruptive until 10 pm. Breakfast was in a conference room with impromptu tables and chairs. It was a weird experience back then. This time, it had improved. The lobby is finished and it looks nice and updated. Very modern. The restaurant is done and clean. Breakfast had some clean and relatively new silverware. The experience this time was at least better. The rooms are not done renovating yet and it is still outdated. As of this date, they are still working on Floors 4 and 5 and 5 has been closed off. The location isn't too bad. It's great for golfing which I think is why people like coming here.

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Passerine

4.4(88 reviews)

2.9 mi

Fabulous brunch at Passerine. From the moment you enter this charming restaurant, you'll feel…read morewelcome. Be sure to begin your brunch with a cup of their robust coffee or your favorite brunch cocktail. We stuck with coffee but the cocktails looked divine. Small but interesting brunch menu. Really appreciate Passerine's commitment to local producers.

Tough to be move than average when we never got to the meal…read more Made a reservation and seated promptly. Nice and comfortable inside. More lively than busy. Ordered drinks while looking at the menu. As we ordered our top 2-3 choices were sold out. Guess that's a good thing if you were there before us! Limited menu with some eclectic pairings. There wasn't a single menu item that I felt was a slam dunk for my palette. I think the eclectic menu pushes people to few things and they run out. Would go back but frustrating to get to the point of ordering to find many items unavailable.

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Citrus & Parsnip is perfect for root vegetable lovers

Annie Bailey's Irish Public House

3.8(622 reviews)

3.1 mi

I was in town recently and found this place on yelp as it was close to my hotel. The interior is…read morea classic Irish pub. Ware it was a beautiful night we went and sat in the outdoor patio. There was quite a crowd at the bar, which I think may have been attributed to happy hour as it seemed to clear out about halfway through our dinner. We had the Irish soda bread and in order of chips for a starter. The soda bread was served with butter and jam. It was pretty good. The chips appeared to be hand, cut, and well fried. They had a very good taste of them. They were served with three sauces, two of which were cream based and were pretty tasty. The third was supposed to be a curry sauce, but it was extremely thin and did not have a great deal of flavor. I have the bangers and mash and my wife had a steak. Both were very good. Service was OK but the bartender who poured my second Guinness could probably take a remedial lesson in how to pour a Guinness as it was definitely not a proper pour. All in all if I were in the area again, I would probably come here.

I wanted to like this place because the decor and initial feel is on point. Having said that, I'm…read morebig into food quality and value and this place was not great at either. Having a Guinness is always nice and, my shepherd's pie was pretty good, but the fish and chips was as bad as it gets and it was all a bit overpriced. The shepherd's pie had a nice presentation and good taste, although perhaps a bit low on meat. The fish and chips looked like someone's first ever attempt at making it. A greasy mess with more batter than fish. Service was slow as well.

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Diana A.

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8

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10 years ago

I decided to splurge as we rarely go out to breakfast. I ordered the Crab Benedict. The English muffin was not toasted, there was only a scant tablespoon of shredded crab claw (Not lump) on each muffin half and I got a shell in my first bite. This was not the worst part though. The amount of sauce on the top was way to small which turned out to be a good thing because it was inedible. The sauce tasted like it had turned rancid. It was so bad that I could not eat it, and that is a rarity. I sent it back and ordered the crepes. The crepes themselves were delicious but they sprinkled blueberries on them that were either previously frozen or well past their prime. They were chewy and tasteless. Blueberries are not chewy. That's a shame since we have an abundance of fresh fruit around here. My husband had eggs that were just warm, scrapple and toast that was just warm bread. They could not even toast the bread. Pros: Very fast and apologetic waiter. We won't be back. read more

Phil A.

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70

133

12 years ago

Very nice, clean and friendly. Good food with a great selection of options. We would definitely go back, thanks for a great experience.

Robert E.

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1

0

5 months ago

I really hate to give a review on first visit. But, we're going again tomorrow for breakfast and I tell you then. As for today, WOW!!!!!

Dang N.

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3

1

3 years ago

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Janet L.

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14

0

4 years ago

This is a wonderful place for a delicious breakfast or lunch! Don't pass this place up!

Connor H.

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1

0

4 years ago

My favorite local place to enjoy a meal. Staff are great and food tastes delicious

Tonya W.

22

29

4

15 years ago

Food was good, prices were a bit high.

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So I'm going to preface this review by saying we were here on a Monday holiday, it seemed short…read morestaffed (or they always run this short, I don't know) The vibes were great. Country diner feel, nothing spectacular, you feel like you are home. You can see the regulars coming through and that's always a good sign. Our server seemed both rushed and annoyed in general. Like I said, I don't know if it's because they were short handed. We never got any coffee or water refills and it seemed like the order when it came out was a struggle. We had ordered hashbrowns for my daughter and they never came. The food is what you would expect from a diner vibe. Some really exceptional, some not so much. The pancakes were obviously a selling point, my wife's waffle was delicious. The sausage and scrapple were great for this kind of establishment. Bacon was stale and cold. The sunny eggs were actually cooked perfectly, which I never expect from anywhere, so kudos on that. The fresh fruit selection was bananas and thawed frozen blueberries. So you get what you get. Overall, stick to the pancakes, sausage and scrapple, steer clear of any fresh fruit options and don't expect much from the service if you aren't a regular. I'd still go back and try other menu options.

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After a New Year's Eve laden with libations and waking up sleep deprived in the morning, I…read morediscovered that Pancake Farm was open so I stopped by for a warm meal in an attempt to ward off the residual effects of last night's consumption. The place was busy! Despite this, I was quickly seated. I ordered the Veggie Omelette and requested that my hash browns were prepared extra crispy. It wasn't long before my food arrived. The hash browns could've been cooked more to my liking and it seemed like the portion was less. Overall, my first time here was better than this time but at least I know they are open on holidays and I can get a quick meal.

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