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Scratch Bakes

3.7 (26 reviews)
InexpensiveBakeries, Sandwiches, Cafes
Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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a cup of iced tea and a cup of iced tea
Marisol D.

Breakfast sandwiches, drinks cupcakes everything here is pretty tasty. This is the Lancaster location and very excited it's open.

Ben M.

So excited that the Lancaster location is open. A great addition to an already busy cafe scene. They make an impressive variety of breakfast sandwiches, wraps, burritos, and so on. Certainly a lot to try on the savory end of the spectrum if you're not the cupcake, muffin, or other sweet snack type. I got the Main Street Morning burrito. The balsamic onions and house sauce really set it apart. I also got a latte which was especially hot, just like I like it. Prices are arguably below other cafes in the city. A quality, cheap place to grab a bite to eat. Happy to have Scratch Bakes within walking distance now.

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Hannah W.

I've never been to the Ephrata location and I visited this location during opening week. What prompted my mid-week visit was a post on their FB page - $1 cupcakes! Seems as though they had over baked as they were still learning supply and demand for Lancaster City (lucky me!) Good location - downtown, walkable from just about anywhere and not too close to some of the other sweet shops. I didn't try any of the menu items, this visit was specifically for cupcakes. Sadly, I was underwhelmed. They all looked so delicious and I picked an assortment of flavors. I was disappointed that some we couldn't tell the difference between and others fell flat on flavor all together. The cakes themselves were inconsistent. Most were over baked and very dry and the one or two that weren't, were lacking the distinct flavor that was described. I was relieved that I only paid half price, I would have been even more disappointed had I spent $24 on a dozen.

Bottom of Beef Bite Sandwich

I ordered Scratch (Lancaster) for the first time via DoorDash. I've had the Beef Bite before at the Ephrata location and it has always been delicious! Sadly, the bottom of the bread from Scratch (Lancaster) was burnt which made it extremely hard and not appealing. I'm not sure why a food establishment would send out a less than par item knowing it could be reviewed and criticized. I placed my order 2 hours in advance so there was no rush to my order. The flavors were there, but only after the initial burnt taste...

Gluten Free/Vegan Cupcake Options!!
McDaniel P.

Amazing, Clean, Modern Experience.. If you're vegan/gluten free you'll feel at home with quite a few options all over the menu!! TRY THE LEMON DROP YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED

Confetti cupcake I think it was their party cupcake. It was great!!
Kenneth N.

I haven't really eaten there, but I get their snacks from time to time. Their chocolate chip cookies and cupcakes are phenomenal. I got this confetti cupcake today and it was really good. Highly recommended!

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Great food and even better service. The cherry lemonade spritzer was delish. Loved it 10/10 would recommend

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You can't beat the prices nor the friendly service for the sumptuous dining experience.

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I looove this place! Quaint place for lunch and delicious sweets! Oh yeah coffee is great too!

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What a beautiful cafe in the heart of downtown Lancaster.

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I have to say; I LOVE living in Lancaster. We have just about everything for the sweet tooth…read morefoodie: donuts, beignets, cheesecake and PIE (savory & sweet)! Plus, lots of wonderful coffee houses, but yeah.. I'll stick to pie, when writing this report. Now, originally, I was giving LPC 4 stars, but customer service received by Mika (hopefully I spelled his name correctly), elevated this review to FIVE stars. One thing I love more than the food, in certain instances is - the customer service. Back to that, in a moment. Ahh... what to get, so many yummy pie choices (blueberry, mixed berries, key lime, chocolate chiffon.. small/large/sliced.. with or without icecream.. want a latte? coming right up! I've been eyeballing that peanut butter pie, for quite some time. Massive slices. Sweet tooth, satisfied and then, some. Peanut butter pie, reminded me of a peanut butter cup meets a 3 Musketeers bar; the filling was smooth, fluffy - loved the ganache topping. Too rich to eat all at once. About 15 minutes later, noticed my steamer wasn't made. Uh oh. Inquired up front. Turned out, it wasn't made. Even though someone dropped the ball, Mika picked it up and turned my frown, right side up, with his warm, can do personality. It was made, perfectly and served with a cheery smile.

I stopped by here yesterday morning with my family for our morning coffee. Whenever we go on…read morevacation, we try to visit a new coffee shop each morning, and on this day we ended up at Lancaster Pie and Coffee. It is a cute little shop located in the Gallery Row area of downtown Lancaster. The inside is small and seats maybe around 20 people. There is a display case full of their pies right up front, and to get to the bathroom you walk down a hallway where you can see them making the pies, which was a nice touch. For my coffee, I went with a coconut latte, and my family decided to split a 4 inch coconut cream pie. The cashier was especially kind to my kids, which is definitely worth mentioning. I tried the pie first, and it was really good. Both the whipped cream and the coconut custard were excellent and really emphasized the coconut flavor. I also appreciated the toasted coconut on top, which added a bit of crunch and a slightly different flavor. As for the coffee, it was good as well. The coffee flavor was bold and rich up front, followed by a coconut syrup finish that had a nice flavor without being overwhelming. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I thought both the pie and the coffee were good, and I would love to try more of their pies.

Scratch Bakes - bakeries - Updated May 2026

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