I bought 3 jars of Donna's Pepper Jellies at Fall Fest in Findley Lake, NY…read more I sampled about 10 of her jellies and loved every one of them but narrowed it down to my favorite three. I would buy her jellies again. My family LOVED all three.

We tried Donna's for the first time at Polar Bites 2018, and it was probably my first experience…read morewith a pepper jam. It was the first time we'd ever heard of Donna's, and I'm glad they were there! On the menu at Polar Bites was a Raspberry Reisling Cake and an assortment of pepper jams on crackers. The Reisling cake was really good! The white cake was delicious and moist. The frosting tasted strongly like Reisling and was a little boozy. This isn't a complaint, we really enjoyed it! They also served up habanero jelly on what appeared to be a wheat thin with a small pepper slice on top and a dab of white cream. It was really a unique experience and I really liked it! For my first time trying a pepper jam, it was a great experience. They had a large assortment of jams and things to choose from. If you catch them at an event near you it's definitely worth stopping and sampling, or even buying something. I had to find them on Facebook to get more info and I suggest you do the same!

On a beautiful evening in August, after grabbing dinner in downtown Lancaster, I made sure to save…read moreroom for dessert. After walking around downtown for a bit, I saw Big Papa's Creamery. I remembered seeing them on the local news stations and had read they make their own ice cream, so I had to grab a couple scoops to try them out. What a delicious way to round out the day! I walked into around 8:30pm on a Wednesday to a bright and trendy interior with several tables and chairs, as well as a table that ran along the windows with stools to sit at. And if there wasn't a spot inside, there were tables and chairs outside in front of the shop as well. There was a line that wrapped near the entrance but it moved surprisingly quickly since there were only two young women scooping and cashing customers out. I had enough time to look over their flavors and narrow down the two that I wanted. The young woman who prepared my order was friendly and pleasant and did an excellent job scooping - My scoops were plenty big; they did not skimp on portions. What did I order? I went with a medium (two scoops) with the bottom scoop flavor being their Cookies & Cream and the top scoop flavor being their Salted Caramel Crunch (homemade crunch pieces folded into their signature salted caramel base), in a waffle cone. The ice cream lived up to the hype! It was so creamy and jam-packed with Oreo cookie pieces and crunchy caramel pieces. Both flavors were excellent, but if I had to pick one that I liked more, I'd say Cookies & Cream. The ice cream itself was like a cookies & cream base with HUGE Oreo cookie pieces rolled into it, the flavor was crazy good! The waffle cone tasted fresh and held both scoops with ease, worth the slight upcharge. For the high-quality ingredients, homemade flavors, and generous portion size, I felt the price I paid was reasonable. Big Papa's Creamery was an excellent experience! Pleasant staff, a happy & bright shop, and amazing homemade ice cream, I couldn't ask for more. I'm already thinking about what flavor I want to try next with my scoop of Cookies & Cream when I stroll through downtown Lancaster again.

Never have I ever heard of Apple Cider Doughnut ice cream, but I am so elated to have made the…read morediscovery at Big Papa's Creamery in Lancaster, New York. We will definitely have to come back with our little grandson. It's a small ice cream shop, so be prepared to eat your delicious treat outdoors, weather permitting as there is not much seating in the shop The staff is very attentive, friendly, and helpful.

The local public tv station hosted a chocolate tasting show where the owners of Dark Forest…read moreChocolate Makers featured several of their chocolates from different regions of the world. It was very interesting. We sampled the chocolates we pre-ordered for the tv show. For the first time we learned to eat it slowly and appreciate the subtleties of good chocolate. There is really no comparison from what we are used to eating from other chocolate stores. Since then we have bought chocolates at their store in Lancaster and always find something we have not yet tried but really enjoy.

Let me start out by saying this is not your typical chocolate place like Watsons or Niagara…read morechocolates. This place is what I would consider a designer chocolate store. It's small location and focuses on REAL cocoa. So when you first walk in, you will be hit with a not-so-pleasant smell. This is due to the cocoa beans. If you aren't familiar with that smell, it can be off-putting. Suck it up and continue on to view the limited options they have available for purchase. Everything is vegan and organic so prices are higher than other chocolate stores and you will not find things such as chocolate covered Oreos or sponge candy. You will find several types of dark chocolate candy bars, chocolate covered pretzels, cocoa coffee, etc. Be sure to try out my favorite - the skipping stones. They are dark chocolate covered toffee pieces. It's a wonderful place to find a unique chocolate gift for someone but you have to know what you are walking into or you may be disappointed.

I've found myself coming here more and more lately. I bring a good book and submerse myself while…read moredrinking a Lancaster brew. I still stand by the fact that their lattes and anything you find on their specials list is always going to be served at "drinking temperature", I prefer death hot coffee though. I live for the Lox bagel. Its the best I've ever had in WNY. Literally half a block of cream cheese on that thing! I found the breakfast sandwiches on the croissant was super disappointing. Its not on a croissant, but rather a think, dense bun disguised as a croissant. I definitely won't get that again. Love that they have a whole case of macarons!

This cafe is in my own backyard. The village of Lancaster has made…read moreSome big changes in a good way!Lancaster coffee co has been here and we Finally Made it in our recent " coffee tour". Located right on central ave , there is street parking along the tree lined street. There is a counter where you order and a seating counter along the large picture window . The place sits about 30 max. It's bright and airy, but it was freezing the day we went - to the point where a few of us kept on our winter coats . The little cafe tables are marble like you'd see in a bistro, and they make an effort to keep them clean - accounting for their 100% health score! The menu has many drinks, hot and cold to choose from. Lattes, chai, boba, smoothies, and also offers some food- I didn't try it but the burger looked great. Husband and I both had lattes- made Quickly and brought to our table- the coffee was Smooth- could have been a bit hotter. He had a lemon muffin which had a nice surprise inside ofLemon curd. Prices are fair . It's a nice addition to the village.

The crust is amazing. THE CRUST is so yummy. My order was initially cheesed when I asked for no…read morecheese (I know it's weird-ish). Pizza 151 made me a whole new cheeseless pizza (Specialty Veggie) cooked to perfection which I enjoyed EVERY BITE of. I ordered the garlic red sauce instead of the regular pizza sauce. This sauce has some Parmesan cheese in it but the parm doesn't upset my stomach as it's a harder cheese with less lactose in it. (Sharing in case this helps you too!) THE CRUST is something to write home about. The flavor and texture is reminiscent of my childhood favorite pizza place! Rhymes with Meet-za Mutt lol. Anyway - I was pleased with the service and quality! I will definitely be ordering from here again, (god-willing), and I highly recommend you do too If you have the chance. Tell them I sent you and remember to tip well!

Great service. Very good pizza, bready crust. Tasty sauce. We ordered the Buffalo Chicken Wing…read morepizza and it was delicious. The restaurant is part of the Lancaster Village community center, and you can only access it from an interior door. I'm not too familiar with Lancaster, but I did like this pizzeria and I would stop by again for a slice..

Finally, a place to hang and have flights without the spirits. Good vibes, friendly service, good…read moreoptions of creative drinks with homemade syrups. This place even hosts syrup making classes. I enjoyed my time here so much that we ended up staying past close for a private event. My guest and I ended up taking our order to the patio, got lost in conversation, and watched the sunset. It was a beautiful time. I REALLY enjoyed the cajun and garlic parm pretzel. Surprisingly the cinnamon-sugar didn't tickle my fancy. Another surprise was the unsweetened Honey Vanilla Ice Tea. It was delicious. The cookies were also really yummy. I'm a stickler for a clean environment so this place checks that box down to the bathroom, that was very nicely decorated with art that made me smile. This place is a good option for reading a book in a chill environment or hanging with friends. I also appreciated the section to the right of this establishment that offered variety of unique gifts. Definitely check out this husband, wife led gem.

Nice hidden gem in the village of Lancaster. This tea bar has tasty selections, the teas are always…read moresurprisingly flavorful without going too far sweet or being too subtle. They have just the right balance. There are also some snacks and cookies led, and iced teas, sparkling water and soda with adaptogens. Staff is upper friendly and helpful. Check it out!!