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

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!

Windy Hill Bake Shop is a small little to-go shack located in Gordonville. They are known famously…read morefor their fry pies, but they also sell cookies, homemade potato chips, and canned goods. They are only opened on Thursdays and Fridays, but the hubs and I were lucky in stopping by to grab some of their readily-available fry pies! We got the Apple Snitz (filled with apple butter), Pumpkin Creme, and the Key Lime Creme - all are a bit smaller than the usual fry pie that's found and a little bit more pricier (at $1.75 per pie). They were of a good size for those who just want to nibble on a snack! When you step inside the shack, you'll see some boxes and crates filled with pies that are ready to be shipped out to local businesses and/or for those who had ordered in advance. Just note that their sign is extremely small, so it's easily missed! +known for fry pies +cash only

I bought two of these pies (peach, cherry cream) in the Reading Terminal Market on 8/15:…read more The pastry (crust) itself was good and crispy with a decent taste, but the filling was bland and tasted sugarless. I won't be buying these pies again.

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.

Im a big chocolate lover so this place was right up my alley! They have their own parking lot and…read moreit's a nice little store! They have samples out which is a nice touch. They offer lots of different choices, from chocolate chips to chocolate covered Oreos, you can find something for everyone here. It's a little pricey but honestly not too bad for good quality chocolate (I have spent much more at other places!) The service was great and the inside wasn't crowded and was decently easy to navigate. It's a cute shop with a historic vibe on the outside as well.

They have free samples which are yummy! There are so many varieties and different things to buy…read more It's pricey but it's all worth it. We got Oreo bark (my office loved it), malt balls, chocolate covered graham crackers, chocolate covered pretzel, chocolate covered Rice Krispies, and chocolate covered animal crackers. It was all great. I wish I bought more. You can see the workers making items. You get a quality shopping bag.

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!!!

Good ice cream. Small location. Friendly service. We visit often in the summer. Better than Rita's.read more

This is a small but clean candy shop that specializes in homemade fudge, peanut brittle & cookies…read more They also have a nice assortment of Leiby's Ice Cream which is a delicious local ice cream. I got a peanut butter cookie ($1.60) and a slice of the salted caramel fudge ($11.16) which was a little over a pound. The cookie and the fudge were really good but seem a bit pricy. I'm glad we stopped by but bring a nice bankroll if you wanna leave with more than a few things.