When I lived in Lanc. this was my favorite breakfast spot. The food is amazing (classic pancakes, eggs, waffles, etc. with a fun and unique twist). The service is great, the last time I was in I received a cookie from a local baker with my receipt The atmosphere has a rustic hipster vibe, with local art hung on the walls. The only downside is the size of the crowd, and the lack of space. Pop in on the weekdays, and avoid the weekends. You will be standing to wait with not a lot of room to move. If need be, the wait is well worth it. You'll feel right at home, and your tastebuds will hum! read more

Once again Yelp helped me to find a gem in an unfamiliar town! This quaint little breakfast spot was inviting, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the food was great (not to mention the coffee). I got the Peasant Omelette and 7 grain bread. I'll be back next time in town. read more

Food was ok. I got the special eggs. Which was egg w tomatoes and potato. Which was also the side. So it just didn't make sense. It wasn't cohesive. So I didn't quiet enjoy it. Waitress was nice. read more

Breakfast was excellent and I really enjoyed the roasted tomatoes vs the potatoes. Everything was delicious!!!

Great breakfast: coffee, food and space (indoor/outdoor seating) wonderful rustic grilled cheese, specials and breads/waffle

First time visit--I was psyched by all the good reviews and looked forward to a great breakfast. But my meal wasn't as I anticipated, and I find the many 4- and 5-star reviews puzzling. I ordered the chilaquiles. I love this dish, and have had it many times in the past. But what I was presented with here was more like a chorizo soup concoction with a 3 or 4 tortilla chips thrown in, with two fried eggs floating on top (a quick image search will show you how it's supposed to be). This dish was not at all appealing as far as presentation--except initially, when the pretty fried eggs hid the truth below. Then it was really sort of gross looking, with blobs of sausage swimming in tepid red sauce, and boo hoo, my thin slice of avocado had a brown spot on it. The eggs did come out hot, though, perfectly cooked, and the broth and sausage--although cool--were tasty. The chunks of queso fresco were mild, as expected--of course they didn't have a snowball's chance in hell of melting in their cool bath. Whole grain toast was very tasty, as was the coffee. My companion had the Florentine "Omelette", with homefries, white "toast", and a side of Canadian bacon ($3.95--the online menu's $2.95 is inaccurate). His first bite of homefries was instant disappointment. Straight out of the kitchen, they were perhaps 2 degrees warmer--maybe!--than room temperature (I kid you not--I tried a bite).. The "omelette" was like none either of us had ever seen before, more like an egg crepe. A perfectly round, very thin creation, into which a little spinach, mushrooms, and cheese had been placed in the center, then the side flaps of the egg folded over the center.... very strange. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that it was made with 3 eggs--maybe they were quail eggs, or perhaps produced by a special breed of pygmy chicken? Next, his first piece of toast was not toast, but white bread that had totally dodged any heating element--yum. Other pieces were very very lightly toasted, though, whoo hoo. (What's up with a breakfast restaurant unable to serve TOAST consistently? C'mon!) On to the Canadian bacon, which consisted of two extremely small, shrivelly, thin (I estimate 3/32") slices--certainly NOT worth $4.00 by a long shot. But it did taste good. Aside from this, service was decent, ingredients were fresh, atmosphere is nice (art on the walls, lots of natural light) and our coffee cups did not run dry. I picked up a "buy 10, get one free card," but a little bird tells me I won't ever make it to to 10. While I'm not in a hurry to return, I wouldn't rule out the possibility that I might come back, someday, knowing what to expect. read more

We really like this place. Staff is friendly. All the food is awesome. The pancakes (Swedes) are the best. Good coffee. Wish it was open during the week! The best place to get breakfast in Lancaster county. read more

So worth the 20-minute wait on a Sunday morning. The staff at the Hotel Lancaster recommended On Orange and we're glad they did. The quaint layout of the place reminded us of row-homes-turned-eateries back home in Philly. The menu had a decent amount of items, reasonably priced. Hubby and I got the classic breakfast sandwich with fluffy eggs, ham and a well-made bun! Our son got the Swedish pancakes sans apples. A great meal and those delish cookies you get with your bill are a tasty added touch. read more

First time to Lancaster and I looked to Yelp for an amazing Restaurant for breakfast. I wanted something downtown and an authentic small city restaurant feel. This place did not let down and it was busy! There was a line waiting, but seating was quick. I got an omelette and coffee and both were very good! If you're in Lancaster and want a small place, great service and food, and great atmosphere, definitely visit! If you have to wait, trust me, the food and experience is worth it. Enjoy! read more

On Orange - New American Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Yummy! We stopped in for brunch with no reservation as a party of five. We were told there would be a 30 minute wait, but we were there ten minutes or less before we were seated. We were in the main dining area upstairs - it was bright and cheery, and even had a little "bar" around the register area for diners eating alone. The lower dining room was dimly lit, but still looked cute and cozy, and there was a nice dining patio out back. We ordered an omelet which was served with your choice of potatoes or tomatoes and delicious toast - which I usually leave aside, but I ate every bit. We also had the muesli with freshly grated fruit, two breakfast plates, and a grilled cheese. A nice touch on the grilled cheese was that they let the cheese overflow onto the grill to give it nice, crispy edges. Coffee and water were plentiful throughout the meal. Service was great and friendly too! The best part, was a plate of mini cookies brought with the bill. A nice, sweet touch to the end of the meal. read more

I found this place when I was looking for a vegan-friendly place to go for brunch. The atmosphere was great, the service was friendly, and the other patrons were great to chat with. We sat at the bar with our four year old who was thrilled to sit at a bar. I had the Swedish pancakes made vegan with a side of vegan sausage and it was delicious. I was hoping to have waffles but I was informed that they can't make them vegan, just as a heads up. My son also loved his vegan pancake and the cookie they give with the check. We will definitely be going back as we enjoyed everything about On Orange. I hope they expand their vegan options a little more in the future but I am thrilled to have somewhere to go here in Lancaster with vegan options for breakfast! :) read more

Two thumbs down; this place is always jammed with a line out the door on Saturday and Sunday for Breakfast/Brunch pretty much no matter what time and I just don't get why. Best I can figure is that its one of the few places downtown that isn't high end, but it sure isn't cheap. I was here with my wife for breakfast on a Sunday. The menu says eggs "any style" so I asked for them poached only to be told, "we don't do that". The menu also says waffles and pancakes "make it vegan for $1" so she requested the waffles vegan only to be told, "only the pancakes can be made vegan". Fine, she orders the pancake and I get an omelet. The omelet was good. Veggies inside were a little crunchy, which wasn't my favorite, but that might just be a personal preference thing. My wife's pancake was way undercooked, with basically batter in the center. We both had a side of potatoes which were undercooked, semi-crunchy and bitter. The service was fine, and the decor is nice. Coffee was ok. All-in-all I wouldn't go back given how much of a pain getting a table here usually is and how bad the food was compared to what you get charged. If you are looking for a place to eat breakfast either buy down for a diner or buy up and go to a fancier place. read more

Consistently yum. Favorite breakfast place in Lanc. Great service. There's a reason it's always packed; worth it. Ecclectic yet homey. Highly recommended. read more

The thing that I love about this place is that both I as a vegan and my non vegan friends can meet here and have a great brunch. They are very accommodating to vegans. If I had to change one thing it would be the seating. Lots of wasted space when they have a line out the door and are seating groups of 2 at tables for 4. read more

I absolutely love this place. The calm, cool, relaxed aura that you get is so stress relieving. The food is pretty amazing; the chilaquiles is my fave! Perfect for a weekend brunch or lunch. read more

This is a really nice place. Very thoughtful staff. Excellent food. They clearly care about what they serve. Chilaquiles were as good as I have ever had. Swedish pancake was excellent and the lemony apples that came with them were heavenly. Great value for the money too. read more

It's everything you're looking for in a breakfast/brunch cafe. I highly recommend the omelettes. They've got interesting ingredients and you may not be sure how they'll come together but trust me, at On Orange, they do. My husband got the Indian. It's very spicy and bursting with Indian flavor. It literally feels like you're eating Indian food wrapped in an egg. I had the peasant omelette which is much milder but equally delicious and hearty. We both got a side of mixed potatoes & tomatoes. I could go on and on about how perfectly they compliment one another read more

Terrible management and mediocre food. On Orange is a breakfast place across the street from central market, yet they run out of bacon on a regular basis. They refused to substitute vegan sausage for the bacon even though they are the same price on the menu, as if it was my fault that they ran out of bacon. When I requested to see the manager to find a solution for their lack of bacon, she hid in the kitchen and sent her minion to inform me that they would give me one piece of sausage instead of two or no side at all. Neither customer service nor problem solving seem to be on the agenda of the management here. I could not enjoy my meal because I was so furious from how poorly I was treated as a paying customer. I will not be going back. read more

Friendly staff. Fresh food, more rustic. I ordered an omelette and asked for tomatoes and onions... they used whole cherry tomatoes... next time I'll see if they can chop them up. The Vegan oatmeal pancakes are amazing according to my fiancé.... wish they had more of a gluten free selection on the sweeter side like pancakes. We will be back but not as often because I need Gluten Free and Dairy free. read more

Place is perfect! Staff is very nice and the good was amazing!!! I will be back when in town again!

Attentive servers, really delicious grilled cheese sandwich! The focaccia bread was amazing, and the cheese very flavorful.

A lot of people have recommended this spot, it was one of the go to places when I was visiting the Lancaster the food is ok the staff is friendly and the menu is small I wouldn't say it's wow. I definitely had better. And that's why I'm giving 3 stars read more

I'll start with the good, staff was very nice and on a Sunday morning there was almost no wait. They also have pretty good coffee. Now for the bad, once we sat down our experience went downhill quite fast. The menu is small and I don't think I would get the eggs again as they were a very odd color and had a weird taste. Also my Canadian bacon which I normally like was rubbery and tough. Now for the worst part the price, $11 for an omlette is a joke. They also charged $4 for a side of Canadian bacon which was awful. Staff was nice but unless you're a vegan or have dietary needs this place is a no go. read more

Both my girlfriend and I are vegan and were looking for a pleasant spot to get some sweet breakfast action. We found this place through Happy Cow and thought, "heck, waffles are good!" We looked at the menu ahead of time and saw that the only vegan options were the waffles/pancakes which sounded delicious on paper but in reality turned out to be mostly amorphous apple oatmeal batter. The taste was awesome, and perhaps even a 4.5/5, but the texture of the things was akin to soggy, milky granola. 1/5. Both of us got about halfway through and could no longer eat any more. My recommendation is to only get one, since they're pretty good smothered in syrup and the provided applesauce. As for the service, it was pretty good. It was crowded so we took a seat at the counter and were helped promptly and quite enjoyed the unusual and charming decor (particularly a set of leaf and fungus clay sculptures with faces carefully embedded within). Several employees asked if we were all good, to which we replied with the customary, "yep"s, "yum"s and "thanks"s. Overall, service wasn't bad minus the lady who was in charge who seemed to be having an off day. Hope you're well (lady in charge)! TLDR: Vegan options include 1 item that isn't pleasant to consume, and the service and decorations were kewl. The experience was 2-star, but overall the place seems like a quality establishment for non-vegan folk. I'd say give it a shot if you're one-a them. Also, they didn't give us cookies with the receipt. What the heck. I like cookies, who doesn't like cookies? Tell them to leave. read more

Yummy food. Peasant omelet and stewed tomatoes were delicious. Coffee is strong. Meter street parking. Small green building with limited seating, easy to miss. read more

A really nice little place. I ambled in on a Saturday morning, so there were about 2 or 3 parties waiting for tables to open up. Luckily for me there was a spot open on the counter. The servers were just perfect. They were friendly and warm, but gave you some space to drink your first cup of coffee and gather your wits about you. I had an onion and sausage omelet with cheddar cheese. Tasty but not the shining star of the meal. The roasted tomatoes served on the side were SO delicious that I think I should have skipped the home fries and doubled up on them. The toasted 9 grain bread was homemade and substantial, with butter and honey it was a major home run. What a great start to the day. read more

This place is awesome! I got eggs, toast, and the roasted tomatoes. As someone who's always trying to eat well, I was really interested to see the tomatoes as a breakfast side - they really rounded out the meal and were delicious! Eggs were cooked just how I like them and the bread was phenomenal. Best coffee I've ever had at brunch... seriously. Even better than my favorite diner in my home town. You can tell they really put a lot of thought into every little detail. Prices were very reasonable for the high quality food we were given. Boyfriend got the special omelette of the day and really loved it (fig, Gorgonzola). The decor itself was very warm and inviting - it felt like we were eating brunch in someone's home that happened to have a bunch of tables and a breakfast bar. Service was excellent. Definitely found our new brunch place! read more

Really great breakfast joint. Went here w my family over Halloween wkend. I really enjoyed this little cafe. Not a big menu, but what they do, they do well. Im always..ALWAYS..a savory guy..i love me some eggs or something in that area...however, these pancakes here were a bonafide 5 stars. Seriously. And i NEVER order pancakes...i f2f i ever make it back, thats what im gettin..4.5 yelps read more

Wanted a good, filling breakfast on a Sunday morning and this place was awesome. Great omelettes (I had the pulled pork, pickled jalapeño special) and even better 7 grain bread. Outstanding service to boot. read more

My sister and I visited Amish Country for the first time. And, we started our day off here at On Orange. What a perfect call!! It's a small cafe with great service, delish coffee and near-perfect food. I had the omelet of the day...provolone and pesto. Served with potatoes/tomatoes and toast. It was good. And, perhaps, I would have believed it to be great...UNTIL I tried my sis' grilled cheese. OMG. Crazy mixes of cheese and the most perfect bread. It was INCREDIBLE! Oh, don't forget to try a swedish pancacke!!! Yumm!!! And, again, the coffee was fresh and hot. Great great cafe!! read more

Super solid breakfast joint. Every time I come here I leave with the desire to try to make whatever delicious thing I just ate at home. From the baked oatmeal to the stewed tomatoes, everything I've eaten here has been fresh, satisfying, and delightful. FYI two waffles is more than you can eat, but two pancakes is about the right amount. read more

Family friendly, wonderful atmosphere, great homemade fresh meals. A real treat in the heart of Lancaster city.

The food is....good........average. Nothing to write home about. The services is.....a tad slow and disinterested. The prices for what you get is.......... a bit over priced. Would I eat there again....Yes. Not my first choice though. read more

Our favorite brunch in the city! We've tried all the places and come back to On Orange as much as we can. Best pancakes. Best omelettes. Nicest people. Delicious Wendy Jo's cookies at the end! Honestly: it's the best. If only we could go more often :) read more

They accommodated our large party of 16 and the service was excellent, never an empty cup of coffee! Everything was delicious including the Swedish Pancakes, Mom's Old-fashioned Granola, On Orange Special and Chilaquiles. read more

Nice little cafe in the heart of Lancaster with the feel of the past, old wooden chairs and tables. Service was prompt and attentive. Food was good, egg with Canadian bacon and cheese on a soft roll. The coffee was one of the best cups I ever had, extremely flavorful without being too strong. read more

We had a great breakfast yesterday morning. The pancakes were delicious and so were the Dad's Scramble! Joan was delightful as well. Highly recommend On Orange! read more

This is my favorite spot to get breakfast. If your in the mood for waffles, they make an amazing one!

A lot of people have recommended this spot. The menu is very simple. I kind of expected more. Maybe it's just not my choice for brunch. I know this place is focused on vegans and vegetarians, but I thought there would be more options. read more

At the suggestion of a friend, I was told to check this place out for breakfast. The wait for two wasn't terribly long (10 mins) on a Sunday for brunch. They don't have a liquor license so no mimosas for me; bummer. The menu doesn't boost a large selection, but there are thoughtful details and some real healthy choices. Fortunately, we were sat by an open window, but I might imagine the place getting uncomfortably warm in the dead of summer. read more