I need this in my life. Amazing old building with dozens of food and specialty boutiques. I strolled all the aisles, got coffee, a donut, a cinnamon roll, and a bacon egg and cheese sandwich surprisingly on a pretzel. Everyone was friendly, lovely scene, amazing smells. I just wish I had something like this close to home. Can't wait to go back. read more

Great location Plenty of paid parking available A lot of vendors Prices aren't great I was expecting more Amish specialty goods The Cuban sandwich I purchased was terrible, very dry and skimpy for what I paid I probably would not return read more

This was so fun to walk around during a busy Saturday morning! Despite the 80° weather, the place was packed. My friend and I had fun touring not only the inside, but several shops that had set up outside the day we came. Plenty of fresh produce, homemade goods, flowers, and fun things to look at. I wish the air control was a little better, coming on such a hot day! We preferred to be outside as it was very stuffy inside. Still a very fun spot to walk around, and a much bigger farmers market than I am used to. We ended up, leaving with several items, and were very happy with our purchases! read more

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Tons of venders. Mostly produce and bakery items. It's crowded at 12:30pm on a Tuesday. It's also not air conditioned so be prepared to be whatever it is outside as far as temperature. Definitely worth a stop. I went to the pickle place and bought sweet hot pickles which were phenomenal. Parking is a lot near by. You scan a QR CODE and pay $4 for first two hours and $2 per hour if it's more than 2 hours. read more

Lancaster Central Market - Farmers Market Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

As expected, it was a busy Friday at the Lancaster Central Market, one of the best places to support small businesses. Since it's been some time since I last shopped here, it was a treat browsing all the vendor stands and seeing what foods are available. As a garden/flower enthusiast, you know I had to check out the flower stands like Perfect Pots and Inspirational Blossoms, both with fresh blooms. For lunch, after a taste test, I opted for Soulcialze, which provided generous portions of mac n cheese, collards, beef brisket, and cornbread. Tables are provided for lunch or snacks, but we had to wait a few minutes because none were available. At Lancaster Central, you can expect a friendly atmosphere in this beautiful historic building, where the local community shops and supports. I usually secure parking via parking apps at the Hager lot or one of the two nearby parking garages. read more

Lancaster Central Market - Beautiful historic Lancaster Central Market - Farmers Market Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Loved it here!! So many vendors .. so many options .. everyone was very nice .. prices were great read more

Lancaster Central Market - Farmers Market Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The country's oldest continuously operating public market is worth a visit when in downtown Lancaster. Established in 1730, its grand brick building opens three times a week filled with local vendors selling fresh produce, pretzels, and more! read more

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So this whole market is indoors, and supposed to be air conditioned, but they had the doors open and it was SO HOT Inside, despite it being cool outside. There are alot of vendors here to check out, almost a little overwhelming. We ordered a sour cream & Onion hot pretzel which was DISGUSTING. The pretzel wasn't hot, it tasted stale, and they just shook it in a ton of seasoning. We were expected the flavors baked into the pretzel like the cranberry and chocolate ones that were sitting there. We threw it out. We had a cup of meatballs that were very tasty. Then we got sandwich from some place that was good - but it was supposed to have shredded turkey on it and there was none. I also got a pumpkin spice iced coffee from one of the coffee vendors. The price was reasonable but the coffee was very strong & bitter - I had to put 3 x the amount of sweetener in it than I normally would. There are some tables inside for seating but it was so hot inside, we sat outside. We did end up buying 2 bottles of mead. We spent about 30 to 45 minutes there and wouldn't bother returning in the future. read more

"For it's always just a short walk To the oldest established permanent floating Crap game in New York" (Guys and Dolls) Well, we didn't exactly have a short walk to the oldest established permanent Farmer's Market in the United States. That's because on our visit, three of the parking garages bordering the market were full, and by the time we found street parking (you'd better polish up your parallel parking skills) it was close to a 30-minute stroll to this historic landmark. The market goes way back--all the way to 1730--when local farmers rolled into town with whatever they'd harvested and sold it in what was then just an open field in the center of the growing community. Today, it is home to over 65 vendors selling fruits & vegetables, meats, poultry, fish & cheeses, fresh baked bread, pretzels, pierogis, handmade dishes, smoothies, flowers, hot coffee, sweet treats, and even pickles. We had a blast wandering through the crowded aisles and picking up a few odds and ends. If you love jerky and meat sticks (as I do), you will walk out with a ton of goodies (as I did). read more

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While exploring the shops and markets around the Lancaster area, we came across this place through a Google search, and we're so glad we did. The market offered a wonderful selection of homemade goods, baked treats, fresh flowers, and locally grown produce. It was bustling with activity, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed strolling through the market, chatting with the vendors, and discovering plenty of delicious items to sample and take home. It was a great experience and definitely worth a visit. read more

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Lancaster Central Market is an absolute gem and 100% worth the visit. It's open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, and we stopped in on a Friday morning after breakfast on Prince Street. Let's talk logistics first: Parking can be a little tricky. It's 2 hour street parking, and since it's right in the center of the city, spots are at a premium. Add snowbanks into the mix and yeah it takes a little patience. The market itself is wonderful. There are so many different vendors packed into one space fresh flowers, meats, seafood, pickles, baked goods, breads, candles, and plenty more. It's one of those places where every aisle has something that makes you stop and say, "Oh... I need that." I came home with pickles, bread, red beets, and doughnuts, and honestly could've left with twice as much. Everything felt fresh, local, and thoughtfully made. The vibe is lively without being overwhelming, and it's just fun to wander, browse, and snack your way through. Parking might take a little effort, but Lancaster Central Market is absolutely worth it. We'll definitely be back probably hungry, probably leaving with bags again. Highly recommend. read more

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I am originally from Lancaster. Everytime my wife and I come back we make it a point to come here. Fresh food, great variety, friendly folks and an overall great vibe! Sooo many good things to try this is a must stop in Lancaster!!! read more

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I was simultaneously under and overwhelmed here. It's a big farmers market but somehow there was nothing I wanted to buy.

What a great market! We had a great time looking at all of the options and struggled to decide where to get lunch from. There are diverse options for food, snacks, and shopping. Definitely a place to add to your must visit list when in Lancaster! read more

There was a great variety of local food and drinks. It was a cool place to check out. Many vendors offer samples which was nice. I bought dog treats, organic turnips, and goat milk yogurt. One thing that I found very surprising is that even the Amish stands do not have organic goods. There was only one organic stand. It was a hustling and bustling place. It is set back from the road but everyone was helpful to point us in the right direction. read more

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One of my absolutely favorite places in Lancaster. There is a great variety of stands for any mood you are in. If you only visit Lancaster for a few days this is one of the places you have to go. My favorite stands: 1) S. Clyde Weaver has insane specialty sandwiches and is one of my favorite delis. I typically get a large roast beef sandwich with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and the sweet bell peppers. The peppers are my favorite and I always ask for as many as they are legally allowed to give me. Caution: the large subs are ginormous so I usually eat half then save the rest for later. The bread holds up pretty well and doesn't get super soggy, but if you plan to eat it the next day, I would forgo the tomato which can get a bit slippery. 2) Kom Essa features the best breakfast sandwich around. It's greasy, but if that's something you don't mind, this is a must try. 2) Mean Cup is for anything coffee/caffeine related. This might be the best coffee in Lancaster. I practically give all my money to their storefront shop on Harrisburg Pike. 3) Shady Maple is the perfect stop for sweet treats: donuts, whoopie pies, etc. They used to have the best maple bacon long johns (hear me out) but I haven't seen them there for a while. 4) The Candy Stand is nostalgia central for me. Pretty much any type of candy you can think of, you can find there. This was a staple for me when I was younger. 5) Long's Horseradish features the best horseradish you can buy in a gagillion different flavors and variations. read more

Lancaster Central Market - S. Clyde Weaver's specialty sandwich featuring 3/4lb roast beef and horseradish. Listed with "liable to clear sinuses" on menu :) - Farmers Market Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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A friend had invited me and I thought it was just another farmer's market. It is so much more, fresh fruits, veggies, milk honey, herbs spices, all kinds of stuff to make you feel better inside and out. The service from all the vendors was welcoming and helpful! Such a good place to buy and sample fresh food. Very clean atmosphere! Great selection of all food types! Something for everyone! Good quality of desserts, fruits, veggies, it felt like everyone brought their "A"game. Cant wait to go back and explore some more. read more

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Actually, I'm kind of disappointed at my experience at this market. I expected a lot more after looking at information online. I prefer the selection of things and the variety of things offered at the other markets, in the area. read more

Great little market with fresh produce, baked goods and crafts. Located near lots of food and shopping options. Parking can be a bit hard to find during peak hours. Lots of tourists and locals interacting with the friendly vendors. read more

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Parking is rough, it is what you would expect in a city setting. Either pay for a lot or find street parking and pay 2.50/hr. Tons of choices for everyone! Every vendor was unique and diverse. Central market bagel did not toast their bagels which was a bit odd, but they have amazing juice. Pretzel breakfast sandwich was tasty at Pretzels on Market! (Their actual soft pretzels were Philly Soft Pretzel which was misleading, I recommend the Amish pretzel location around the corner). The staff at all the stands were helpful and great! Maplehofe has an array of colorful milk including blueberry, chocolate and orange cream. They are always delicious! Egg nog flavor is in stock for the holidays! read more

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Sooo glad I was able to make it to the Lancaster Food Market! I had the pleasure to visit the beeyutiful Lancaster Central Market during Labor Day Weekened and boy was it crowded. Lancaster Central Market is a large building that offers an array of items such as clothing, food and candy from all over the world. It's similar to the Reading Terminal in Philly. The different vendors sold a variety of food such as empanadas, chocolate candy, dutch food like stroopwaffles and a variety of meats and seafood. I also saw flowers. You can defintely spend hours just walking, exploring and catching a vibe. Overall I left with a bag of different items such as empanadas, flowers, some snacks and I tried sugar cane juice for the first time which was pretty refreshing! read more

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Lancaster Central Market is a must do. It's located right in the heart of the city and is ALWAYS busy. A parking garage is available across the street or on the street, if you could find a space. Here, you'll find rows and rows of vendors with everything from apparel, produce, food, beverages, and souvenirs. Right outside of the market you'll have a few benches, in order to enjoy your purchase and you might, as we did, be entertained by a street musician. This is a nice area, that I'm sure will satisfy whatever you may desire and enjoy. read more

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Good time at the market - very nice for a early morning trip. You could easily walk through in 30min or so, so it's a smaller market but cute area and surrounding shops are nice too. Some of our favorite spots, coffee (mean cup), fresh pretzels (kom essa), and donuts / long john (shady maple) - would absolutely recommend, but you have to get there early and bring cash! Some spots are cash only. read more

Lancaster Central Market - Donuts - Farmers Market Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cool little market in downtown Lancaster PA. I enjoyed my freshly brewed coffee and Amish baked goods. I was extremely pleased to see that even the Amish had Celiac safe GF ShooFly pie. My ordering went smooth, the employees were knowledgeable and very kind when answering my questions. I will definitely return to the Lancaster Central Market when I'm in the area. read more

I always enjoy going to market. They have things I only get there. Goat milk, Esh family sweet dill hot pickles. Delicious! Fresh vegetables and fruit and such an array of things in that building. And I'm fortunate enough to be able to walk there. I'm a blessed man! read more

It is difficult to rate a market as a whole. There are so many variables that impact the experience, including the customers. My son and i were here on a beutiful Saturday, the day before Father's Day and, ofr course, the building was packed with busy vendors and customers. People were resting and eating at the tables with standing room only around the outside wall. The vendors were all friendly and there is a wide variety of offerings to eat or shop, with some creative options that I would have taken the time to investigate had I not been interrupted by someone pushing me aside to see what I was looking at or rushing to catch up with someone lost in the crows up ahead. Strollers and entire families clogged the intersections as traffic tried hard to maintain a polite patten of movement, but despite the great vibe from the vendors talking to regular customers and handing out samples, the tide of folks just looking for the right of way brought the mood down a bit. It was impossible to stay in one place to examine wares on a busy day, so we walked out spending far less than we were prepared to. However, if we find ourselves out there again at a less busy time (which I'm told is on rainy or cold days) we might check into those vendors again. read more

This place was excellent. Lots of different vendors. Parking wasn't too hard to find. Probably need to go earlier in the day as some of the vendors ran out of food quickly. read more

The worst meal I've had in a long time. If you're trying African food for the first time, or you're already familiar with it, skip The Pot a stand at Central Market. The food was bland, lacked seasoning, and had an unpleasant soapy aftertaste. It did not reflect the rich flavors, spices, and traditions that make African cuisine so special. As someone who appreciates the culture, it felt like a poor representation of African food. To make matters worse, my entrée included only one tiny piece of meat, about the size of the first section of my thumb. For the price, the portion was incredibly disappointing. Unfortunately, this was a complete miss, and I would not recommend it. read more

This market is the mini me for the Reading Terminal Market in Philly. While you'd need to walk over to the Southern Market for a meal (more or less), this market is more traditional farmers market offering produce, baked good, coffees, and much more in an eclectic, vibrant and diverse package. Enjoyable from entrance to exit. read more

I loved this market. I was just in Lancaster for the weekend and was staying within walking distance of this market. We stopped by just to explore a bit and I was blown away by all of the options and the quality of the options. I ended up getting the pretzels and whoopee pies. Everything is made fresh. The pretzels are out of this world. Soft, buttery perfection. They had a deal on getting 3 for $5.50. Everything there is worth trying though. You can't get better quality or value. The whole market is just beautiful and unique. They offer candles, flowers, fresh produce and all kinds of other things. My only complaint is that it was crowded so you had to consistently be very aware of your surroundings to not run into someone. All in all, I loved my experience. read more

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Lancaster Central Market is a large market that houses so many unique and different booths. There is everything from butchers to flower shops to pastries and spices! I ordered a sandwich from Farm2Table Creations and it was delicious. They also sold cheeses and Amish butter. The market is clean and has public bathrooms. There are a handful of small tables to eat at. Parking here can be a nightmare! I used the Hager Parking lot and paid $4 for an hour. read more

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I tend to find myself here every time I visit Lancaster. It's in a central downtown location and if I'm in a group of people then there is a something for everyone. There's coffee and food to eat there as well as produce, meat, and things to bring home for groceries. It gets packed, and even though there is food to grab and eat, it doesn't have a great amount of seating. Difficult to traverse with a stroller so suggest leaving that outside and carrying or having kids walk. read more

We were spending a nice summer day in Lancaster, visiting some of our favorite spots. Since it was not blistering hot, Lancaster Central Market was on the list. Why? No air conditioning, lots of stone, it can be hotter inside then outside on really hot days. Lancaster Central Market is the oldest continuously operating public farmer's market in the US, having opened in 1730. It's located in the center of downtown Lancaster, surrounded by other buildings, with a plaza winding around it's exterior. Inside there are a variety of merchants - from fresh produce to candies to prepared foods, a souvenir stand and even a local distillery - situated in long rows. We were there later in the day so some things were sold out, however there was still plenty. Booth/stand operators were friendly while also giving us space to browse. Once we had questions or decided to make a purchase they were all easy to do. It's a nice stop if you're visiting Lancaster. On Saturdays there seem to be lots of things going on outside the market too - like local music performances. Note that the market on Saturdays is WAY more crowded than on a Tuesday. This should be on your list of places to see in downtown Lancaster at least once, and we'll probably be going again on our next visit - as long as it's on a Tuesday, Saturday or Sunday. read more

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Something for everyone in such a historic building! One of the highlights of our trip to Lancaster for sure!

Good selection of great vendors. The setting reminds us older folks of the markets we grew up with as kids. You will always find something for everyone there. read more

The Lancaster Central Market is the oldest outdoor market operating in the country. Lancaster is a truly special place and the market brings out the character and the personality of the town. Located in the historic downtown there are parking garages available for you to park. There are plenty of shops and restaurants for you to spend your time. There are plenty of options for you to grab a drink or food at the market. A lot of different Amish vendors as this town is heavily Amish influenced. This is an enjoyable time to spend your day while exploring Lancaster. read more

i've been trying to get to this place for several years now. It wasn't as big as I imagined it or I guess how it was presented on the Internet. But it was still nice. The stalls were all friendly. There were different types of ethnic foods available. Lots of meats and vegetables, typical farmers market type stuff. No one was offering free samples so I guess you would have to buy it to try it. I bought a lot of stuff just because I wanted to try different things. I only ended up liking 50% of the stuff that I bought. but I guess it was just my taste buds talking. BUT... CHRISTINA'S CRIOLLO and CALLALOO were a hit! Both places have excellent food. I'm an hour and a half away from this place, so I probably won't be going back anytime soon. But it is a good drive just to get away and have some place to go. But I'd definitely go back just to get CALLALOO and CHRISTINA'S CRIOLLO! DELICIOUS! Parking is a little strange. You have to find a parking garage. The streets are pretty crowded during the weekend. read more

Lancaster Central Market - Farmers Market Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Came to explore the market on small business Saturday and it was surely packed! Whoever made a comment about this being a smaller version of Reading Terminal in Philadelphia was correct. There are rows and rows of vendors with a variety of goods such as meat, produce, nuts, baked goods, candies and chocolate, flowers, etc. We found that any line we waited in did move quickly and most vendors were able to heat up food for you, if you asked. We sampled a few pretzels and a spinach pie from one of the stalls. All were good! The one pretzel was definitely just picked up from the Philly Pretzel Factory which was a little disappointing. They have a small upstairs viewing/seating area, if you take the elevator. There are bathrooms on the first level and when we visited they were not clean and smelled awful. I'd suggest waiting to use a bathroom somewhere else. read more

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Such a delightful experience. The first thing we did was search out breakfast. I wish I could remember the name of the place, but if you walk into the side of the market near Lancaster Dispensing and turn right and go to the end, you will enjoy the best egg sandwich of your life. The staff was so engaging and made the experience that much more enjoyable. The rest of the market was equally excellent. A walk around this wonderful historic town and a visit to the market is a great way to spend the day. read more

I visited the Lancaster Central Market for the first time - finally! - with my husband last weekend. I'd been to the market in York, but I had really been looking forward to visiting Lancaster's market! It's definitely larger and busier and more vibrant: lots of stands selling just about everything you can think of - produce, jams, tea, spices, sauces, breakfast, lunch, etc. We explored for an hour or so and took home some great products from a horseradish stand (freshly grated horseradish and a ton of sauces and mustards made with horseradish?!). It's definitely crowded (lots of traffic jams and generally hard to walk around), but we were there on a Saturday around 10/11 am! Pretty easy to find parking nearby and the area around the market has quite a bit of great shopping, too. Definitely worth exploring! Great market in a fun town to visit. read more

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