First of all, it smells so good when you walk in. I wanted Whoopie pies, and boy, did I get them…read more The red velvet, just wow! The store/restaurant is simply put, adorable, and so much to choose from. The staff, beyond friendly. I come to Lancaster a few times a year, will stop here again and again. 10/10

best shoo fly pie ice cream ive ever eaten! so good i had to buy a half galloon and drive it 3…read morehours home in my portable frig/freezer

I read about this place having amazing pretzels on Facebook, and since I was headed to Harrisburg…read moreanyway, I thought I would give it a shot. Alas, while the website says the pretzel truck is open Wednesday through Saturday and I was there on Wednesday afternoon, there were no pretzels to be seen. I went into the shop. It was kind of kitchy in that Pennsylvania Dutch style that you see in farmers markets at all of the pick-your-own orchards everywhere. I ended up buying a "double chocolate bread" to serve as the snack that I missed because no pretzels. It was cake, and it was uninspired. Nothing really objectionable about BIH Bakshop, but nothing really impressive either.

Absolutely the best ice cream I have ever had in my life! I had the blueberry cheesecake. Loved the…read moresmall town ambience and the service was very friendly. Love the carriage type rocking swing. Enjoyed feeding the goats and the chickens. but the ice cream and baked breads are to die for! I wanna know how they make their ice cream so I can replicate it at home. It was so so good!

Such a cute gift shop and bakery in the heart of Amish town Lancaster. The bakery was stocked with…read moresweets, homemade root beer and pretzels. A staff member greeted us with samples of their famous shoofly pie which was warmed and tasty. The cashier was friendly. They have something for all interests in the gift shop. Nic naks, clothing, Amish goods, furniture etc.

We stopped at Dutch Haven after lunch across the parking lot, drawn in by the windmill, which…read morestands like a beacon for travelers aong Route 30 and the mildly curious. It is the sort of landmark that promises something memorable, or at least something sweet. Inside, the place leans heavily into its role as a stop-off for visitors. Shelves are filled with faux-Amish goods, hex signs, and a cheerful assortment of bric-a-brac, along with shirts that seem very proud of nearby towns with names that invite, shall we say a certain kind of humor. It feels less like a bakery and more like a general store that wandered into a theme. The people working there are genuinely kind, and generous with samples, which is always a wise and welcome strategy. We tried a bit of the shoo fly pie, and in the past we've tried some cookies, root beer, and ice cream. They were all perfectly fine. Pleasant, even. But they did not distinguish themselves from the many other places in Lancaster County offering the same treats with equal or better competence. Nothing here is bad. In fact, it is all quite enjoyable in the moment. But it is not something I would go out of my way for again. Far less so when the tourist busses are around. It is a place you stop at because you are already there, because the windmill caught your eye, because someone offers you a sample and you say yes. Three stars, for doing what it does well enough, in a place where "well enough" is abundant.

The Amish Farmhouse Tour Company in Lititz referred this place to us…read more The donuts are amazing. My favorite was their Apple Raisin Critter. Their popular item is called long shots which was very good. Inside looks and smells like a bakery.

This bakery was referred to us by The Amish Farmhouse Tour Company in Lititz Lancaster…read more Wow what authentic donuts and their star item is called 'long shots' was very good. But our star item was their Apple Raisin critter. The inside ambiance was you donut shop look, feel and smell.

A friend heard about my Lancaster Adventure Day and informed me that a trip to Lancaster simply…read morewould not be complete without a stop at Mr. Sticky's. Candidly, I had never in my life heard of Mr. Sticky's. Naturally, I immediately went to the internet to investigate. Within approximately 30 seconds I had one very important question...HOW HAS THIS AMAZING SUGAR-FILLED ESTABLISHMENT ESCAPED MY RADAR FOR ALL THESE YEARS?! Clearly, I had some lost time to make up for. I worked Mr. Sticky's into my adventure schedule and stopped by their Lancaster location shortly after lunch on an early August Thursday. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect and was pleasantly surprised to find this cute little building tucked into a shared parking lot with a few picnic tables outside. Even better, there wasn't anyone in line when I walked up to the window, so there was absolutely nothing standing between me and my impending sugar rush. The menu was shockingly simple, and I mean that as a compliment. In a world where I sometimes need 20 minutes and a flowchart to order dessert, Mr. Sticky's basically says, "Here's the good stuff. Pick one." Cinnamon rolls. Regular stickies. Walnut stickies. Iced cinnamon rolls. Regular icing. And...PEANUT BUTTER ICING. Well, hello there! Being myself made of approximately 63.8% peanut butter, there was no way I was leaving without investigating that situation. But I also wanted to try one of their classic stickies, so I decided to see if I could break the universe and ordered a regular sticky with peanut butter icing. Success! Even better, the peanut butter icing came in a little container on the side, allowing me complete control over exactly how ridiculous I wanted this experience to become. I collected my box and headed for one of the picnic tables in the shade. It was approximately 95 degrees outside, so I was grateful for every square inch of shade available. Then I opened the box. This sticky was HUGE! It was beautifully golden, covered in glistening glaze and smelled absolutely incredible. I was already thrilled, but there was still one very important test standing between Mr. Sticky's and greatness. The peanut butter icing. Listen, I'm particular about peanut butter icing. If you're going to invoke the sacred name of peanut butter, I need you to COMMIT. I don't want something light, airy and vaguely peanut butter adjacent. I want thick. I want rich. I want peanut butter icing that looks me directly in the eyes and says, "Yeah. I'm peanut butter. What about it?" It was time to find out if Mr. Sticky was going to become my future husband. I took one little forkful of the icing by itself. And audibly squealed. Cold. THICK. Rich. Punch-you-in-the-face peanut butter. OH. YES. Mr. Sticky understood the assignment! I knew there was absolutely no chance I was going to finish that enormous sticky in one sitting, so instead of dumping the icing all over it, I went bite by bite. A little sticky. A little peanut butter icing. Repeat until happiness occurs. And happiness absolutely occurred! The sticky itself was soft, sweet and generously glazed, and adding that ridiculously rich peanut butter icing pushed the entire thing straight over the edge. Was it incredibly sweet? Yes. Was that a problem? Have we met?! I'm still not sure how I grew up in Central Pennsylvania without Mr. Sticky's entering my life sooner, but I'm glad somebody finally corrected this terrible oversight. My only complaint is that the closest location is nearly an hour from my house because I can already imagine these becoming a holiday breakfast tradition. Thanksgiving morning with Mr. Sticky's? Christmas morning with Mr. Sticky's?! COME ON. Holiday made! So I'm passing along the same advice my friend gave me. If your adventures take you anywhere near Mr. Sticky's, don't just consider stopping. Make it a destination. Get the sticky. Get the peanut butter icing. And maybe don't make any legally binding matrimonial decisions until the sugar rush wears off.

Simple review. They…read moreare one of the best in Lancaster. Get a sticky bun, get a peanut butter icing cup. You're Welcome. Enjoy. Takeout only, eat it in your car and enjoy! Quick and fast service, couple picnic tables to sit down and enjoy your delicious sticky!

Laura the Cookie Lady has been my only go-to Cookie Lady for the past 7 years. I live on Maui and…read moreplace my orders for EVERY holiday and some custom cookies in advance to allow for shipping delays. Over the years, she has fine tuned her products. A tasty, artistic product and due to her incredible packing process...no broken cookies!! I have 13 'cookie kids' that are huge fans...and 2 that are now in high school!! Laura makes me look like a 'cookie hero'...but trust me, it is all Laura!!

This may be a "me" thing or rather, a preference. The M&M cookie was massive, near to the size of…read morea tea cup plate - puffed up, wicked dense, undone/under baked consistency, miniature chips and the placement of m&m's on top. It was pure sweet, with little resemblance to that of a chocolate chip/m&m cookie. I found the under-baked portion, off-putting and the chips, too miniscule to provide any flavor. Sadly, this cookie still sits in a white bag, in my husband's back-pack.

So delightful So delicious…read moreStopped by on Pi(e) Say 3.14.26 for a few slices of very yummy pie!

I stumbled upon the Central Market location during a trip to Lancaster Co. I'll make this short,…read moreclaiming "Best Crust Ever"!!! Not to be outdone, the fillings were perfect. You can actually taste fruit, and not Just sugar and pectins. We will definitely be going back. A lot!!!

I have been buying cakes here for family celebrations for many years. The baker is an artist and…read moreaccommodates my many unique design requests. Try the peanut butter eggs in the spring. He dark chocolate ones are my favorite. Update Sept 2025: just purchased the Carrot Cake with custom design. Best cake ever. Dense, moist, and exceptional cream cheese frosting.

This is not dine in. Take out only. Great homemade desserts. I like to grab cakes, pies, and peanut…read morebutter eggs around Easter. No ambiance to comment on as it is only take out.