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

New hipster jibe feeling modern feel inside and outside…read more Wide open space inside with a large drive through traffic. Their coffee is a local Lancaster small batch roast and very popular with the locals. Their friendly service with a smile adds a nice finishing touch. Great coffee !

Linden Coffee has some good things going for it, but it didn't quite stand out enough for me to…read morerate it higher. I really appreciated that they have a menu where the kids can order something as well, which isn't something you see at every coffee shop and makes it a convenient stop for families. The drive-thru was very busy, so they clearly have a loyal customer base. Inside, the space is much larger than I expected, but there isn't a lot of seating, which makes it less appealing if you're hoping to sit and enjoy your drink. The coffee had a noticeable molasses flavor us. While it was unique, it wasn't really my favorite style of coffee. It wasn't bad, just not something I'd go out of my way for. Overall, it's a decent place to grab a coffee if you're in the area, especially if you're using the drive-thru or have kids with you.

Such great offerings at this store in Lancaster. We come here every time we visit and always find…read moresomething different to buy. They have an array of baked goods and so many other options to choose from this trip I purchased raspberry balsamic and also a chocolate bunny that was half price and a chocolate is so good..

Lots of cute kitchenware, tons of jellies, jams, pickled items and more. They sell Miller's Bakery…read moreitems as well. Our family loves coming to this store when they visit (Anna's, the store attached, has great gift items as well).

Important! The address listed in Yelp is wrong. The BBQ Barn is located in Lancaster on the north…read moreside of Lincoln Highway but is not visible from the road. Drive to the Target just west of the American Music Theatre and head to the far east side of the Target, driving back around the side of the building and the restaurant will be on your right. Watch for small signs directing you to the BBQ Barn. Review: Very good pulled pork sandwiches with lots of meat for a very reasonable price. Full meal is a great deal that includes three small grilled red potatoes, a small coleslaw, roll, whoopie pie, and drink for $12.50-$14.00 depending on your meat and beverage choice. They sell "homemade" root beer that I tried and it was good and tasted like the original drove in A&W root beer except it lacked carbonation. We had a sandwich plus one full meal for about $20 and left a small tip. Note that this is a casual place with outdoor seating only, similar to a food truck. Thankfully the picnic table seating is mostly in the shade. I do recommend this place for a quick lunch or dinner and noticed local Amish eating there while we had lunch. today.

On our way back from a trip to NC and up to MA, we decided to stop in Lancaster for some lunch and…read moreshopping. My husband and I looked for the best BBQ places in the area and landed on The BBQ Barn. A small and cute little barn sits in the corner of the plaza (on the right of Target). We ordered chicken and rib dinners with an extra pulled pork sandwich (we ordered way too much but needed to try it all!!). Dinner plates come with Cole slaw, a dinner roll, potatoes, and a whoopie pie. There is seating outside. We both agreed that the chicken may have been the best we have ever had. It was seasoned so well and perfectly cooked. The ribs came with bbq sauce on the side. There was a line, but service was quick and efficient. The grills are right in front and you can see the cooking happening! Inside the barn, I could see them rolling out fresh pretzels. They also had homemade root beer, which was very good! After we finished eating, I couldn't help but grab a vanilla ice cream cone to share with my dogs. They agree too, best soft serve ice cream we have ever had. Since getting home, we have already talked about how we need to plan a trip back to Lancaster to get more BBQ and explore the area a bit longer.

What a wonderful surprise this place is! We have driven passed, but decided not to go in because…read moreit's so nondescript that we weren't aware it was open. We really enjoyed our breakfast here. The service is as great as the food, which was perfectly cooked. Looking forward to eating here again. The wait to get a seat was very short, despite others who were waiting when we arrived.

This is your classic small town diner with so much character and hometown flare that takes you back…read moreto a simpler time. The PA Dutch Chicken Corn Soup is worth the trip alone!!! It is savory, salty, filling, and so warm. We also got the Reuben with fries and the rye bread was so delicious! Our server was so kind and generous too sharing about where they get their food. Worth a stop every time!

Great value for the quality of food. 15 to 20 min. wait for lunch, would recommend it to everybodyread more

Dienner's simply provides incredible value and quick service to anyone in the area. It gives you…read morethe option of eating from a self-serve buffet or a-la-carte. We chose the buffet and were glad we did. While the food was generally good but not great, it has good variety and all for less than $20. Salad options were fresh and the roasted chicken adds clean protein with pretty good taste. I recommend the dinner rolls with the chicken as well. Some traditional Amish dishes were available that I didn't care for but others might. The desserts were my favorite, including the pumpkin cake and the apple crumble. They also offer a soft-serve station and a variety of sweet pies.

Cafe collection is good, the food for a nice weekend breakfast is poorread more

This was a fun and authentic market to stop into when in the area. My friend is local, and she…read morerecommended we try this spot. It was fun to see some of the products that Lancaster is known for! I had to get the special red soda, and a Whoopie pie. Both delicious! This spot has all the basics you could want. Ingredients, as well as a lot of premade options you could heat up or bake at home. It is on the pricier end being a meat market, but still fun to look around and get a few items!

Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market is a large indoor food hall rural area. There are many merchants…read moreincluding Amish who are among to attain entrepreneurial and financial gain to sustain a living. There are benches for resting in the foyer entrance. My party of three walked to browse the various merchants/ vendors and foods. My party of three visited this indoor food market where there were many options of pies, nuts, candy, pastries, baked goods, bread, pretzels, Amish quilts, but disappointedly I did not see any Amish wicker storage baskets. My desiderium was to purchase one large storage wicker basket with inner cloth lining, but to no avail as I am characteristically organized in both my living and workplace space environment. Or, purchase one large raffia storage box with lid. I also wanted the classic chocolate chip (no nuts) cookies, but to no avail. Surprising Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market is open and operational on July 4th, 2026 holiday. Customer service is mediocre. There is a large souvenir gift shop in the lower level via schlepping one flight of stairs. It is not ADA accessible. There is no stair climber available either. Ergo, for the mobility challenged take caution and there is very low headroom in the stairwell. My party of three has always patronized to support local souvenir gift shops as tourists - past and present. Personally, I believe in patronizing brick and mortar local souvenir gift shops drives the local economic tourism. We are non-Pennsylvanians. The souvenir T-shirts are hugely extortionate priced at $19.99. This gift shop reminisce nostalgia of Hallmark stores for mugs, decorative pens, bookmarks, post cards, magnets, pins, printed recipe books, small journals, wall calendar year 2027, et al. The costume jewelry was also hugely extortionate priced $19.99. I freely walked the aisles to browse and circled back. There many home decor items of rural country flair. I purchased one post card of Amish horse buggy with a farm field $0.50, one Pennsylvania shape magnet $1.99, and one lighthouse shape coaster $2.99. I have a small collection of post cards from travels. I actually needed a coaster for my workplace desk as I am currently using a makeshift coaster of my own arts and craft creation. I love lighthouses for the long history, significance, contribution to navy and maritime industry, including aesthetic of nature scenic local landscape emitting a sense of peace. I did receive a sales receipt printed from a very dated cash register.

A little disappointed with this place. Was here many many years ago and i didn't like the way the…read morebuffet was set up. Too much in a small area. Food was all ok. Nothing great. Except the fried chicken and the chicken wings. Service was superb!

I haven't been to a buffet since before the pandemic because I've honestly been afraid of getting…read moresick. We decided to visit Bird-in-Hand because we hadn't been there in years, and unfortunately, guess what happened when we all got home? We got sick. Of course, that's always one of the risks you take with a buffet, with so many people handling serving utensils and being around the food all day. That being said, this place really is one of a kind. It is much bigger than it appears from the outside and has a HUGE buffet with an incredible variety of food. For around $31 per person, there are so many options, including fried chicken, peel-and-eat shrimp, warm pie, ice cream, and about five different types of soup. There really is something for everyone. Most of the food we tried was hot, fresh, and delicious. The service was also friendly and pretty decent overall. Our party of three waited about 30 minutes to be seated. While we waited, there was a bar area where guests had the option to sit and enjoy fresh popcorn from a popcorn machine, which was a nice touch. There is parking available, but be prepared to circle around a few times looking for a spot because, once again, this place gets EXTREMELY busy. It's located in a very tourist-heavy area of Pennsylvania, and they host a lot of tour buses, so there are constantly large groups of people coming and going from the time they open until they close. It was loud and crowded, with lots of people and kids running around. If you prefer a quiet, relaxing dining experience, this probably isn't the place for you. I also felt that the bathrooms could use a little TLC. I understand this is an extremely busy restaurant with a constant flow of customers, but they could definitely use some extra attention. So, is it worth the $31 price tag? Personally, I would say no, especially since drinks are not included. For that price, I think beverages should at least be included. Overall, the variety and selection of food are impressive & this buffet definitely has something for everyone. But between the crowds, noise, constant busloads of tourists, and the fact that everyone in my party ended up sick afterward, I'm not sure I would rush back anytime soon.

My boyfriend and I came here to eat a few times when we did an overnight stay with my family in…read moreLancaster, PA. My family gave the waffle house a bad rep but we had no problem with it. Every time we went we loved the food, we loved the service, we loved the ambience of a waffle house. We had eggs, we had toast, he had the cheesesteak plate combo. The prices were on the reasonable side for what you pay today for food with inflation. If you're visiting Lancaster and you're staying in the Steamboat Inn definitely come across the street for at least one meal at the waffle house.

Waffle House is one of those places where you have to set your expectations on the floor, almost…read moreunderground. Expect nothing, and you won't be disappointed. This was probably one of the less clean Waffle Houses I've been to. They could definitely use a mop, a bucket, some disinfectant, and maybe a couple of hours closed for a little reset. That was definitely the biggest con. On the positive side, the hostess was friendly, and our server, Mike, was great. My sweet tea came in a dirty cup, so I sent it back and decided I just wouldn't have anything to drink. Thankfully, the food made up for it. Everything came out hot, fresh, and delicious. The waffle was fluffy, buttery, and so good. And of course, the prices are reasonable. You really can't beat Waffle House when you want an inexpensive breakfast. They accept cash and credit cards, and they also have tap to pay. There was plenty of parking, which is always a plus. And I have to laugh because my uncle always used to say, "If you go to Waffle House and it's clean, the food probably isn't going to be good." So I guess this place was taking that saying very seriously!