I read about this place having amazing pretzels on Facebook, and since I was headed to Harrisburg…read moreanyway, I thought I would give it a shot. Alas, while the website says the pretzel truck is open Wednesday through Saturday and I was there on Wednesday afternoon, there were no pretzels to be seen. I went into the shop. It was kind of kitchy in that Pennsylvania Dutch style that you see in farmers markets at all of the pick-your-own orchards everywhere. I ended up buying a "double chocolate bread" to serve as the snack that I missed because no pretzels. It was cake, and it was uninspired. Nothing really objectionable about BIH Bakshop, but nothing really impressive either.

A little off the beaten path - it's worth the ride to check it out. The pretzel truck in the…read moreparking lot was great! The ship itself isn't large but it's bursting with stuff and everyone was very friendly.

Great breads and sticky buns! I wish they didn't have all the calories...such is life. Their…read morebreads and buns are the best and worth the calories once in awhile.

I have been buying Michael's raisin bread for years and absolutely love it. Was so happy to hear…read morethat they have a mail order.

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.

This is tourist central, which is fine, but the crowds are bad. They have plenty of fun items for…read moresale but somehow the vibe is totally joyless? I haven't experienced that at other tourist traps, it's kind of odd. I'd say this is worth checking out at least once if you're in the area, but unless you want cheesy stuff it's a pass. Also I didn't really see any shoofly pies for sale (I might have missed them though).

Came for some very yummy homemade cookies for an Xmas party!…read more I have to bring sweets... I got some snickerdoodles and chocolate chip cookies! Such wonderful service! Good price! Located in an outdoor (mostly) Amish market and folks selling random stuff. It came highly recommended by the son-in-law (David)

Most delicious cookies and pastries plus excellent informative staff…read more The "Home of the Long John." Don't miss the Moravian Buns, Fastnachts, and molasses cookies. Staff could not be more friendly and helpful.

The chocolate eclair is absolutely amazing! I stop every time I'm in town to get mine. The service…read moreis friendly and it's an old school bakery.

I have been going to Simons forever. They are the best bakery I have ever been in. The desserts are…read moreperfect. They taste delicious. My favorites are party cakes with jelly in them. The choco!ate top cookies are excellent too. The sugar cookies are perfect. My mom used to to g treats home when I was little and now I do it.

Simon's has been part of my life since they had a location at Loch Raven and Cold Spring in NE…read moreBaltimore when I was young. Before it was Simon's the Otterbein's name was over the storefront. They moved to Cranbrook a long time ago and at least two generations of Simon's were keeping up shop. Legend has it that Mr Simon pretty much lived in the place!! Well, the Simon family sold the business about a year ago to a Latino family. They are great folks and quick to offer a happy greeting upon entering the shop. Their famed sugar cookies dominate the display cases behind the counter. My mission this morning was to acquire two parcels of a deeply personal culinary weakness: DONUTS! Made from scratch donuts. Far better than Krispy and gas station or c-store donuts. At 1.50 each, you can't beat it as far as flavor and quality go. My second visit in about a month. I'll try to make it more frequently, but, you know, donuts... It's easy to stumble...

Great company and product!! I order regularly the chocolate croissant, cinnamon roll, vanilla…read morebeignet, raspberry & cheese Danish, apple pie and NEVER HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE. I will be a long time customer.

Outstanding bakery with authentic flavors. Au Fournil offers incredibly fresh pastries that taste…read morejust like a classic French bakery. Everything is perfectly baked and full of flavor.

My spouse and I tried all of our favorite staple items in a bakery. The very good pretzel tasted…read moredifferent from American pretzels. I would say if you stop into this place, try a pretzel. I like tradition American pretzels better. The donuts were good- much better than a national donut chain. But, some of the groceries, particularly Giant and the Acme have vanilla cream donuts that would compare to these donuts. The vanilla frosted donut had a different cake flavor/consistency than most bakeries. I would recommend this donut to try. The pies did not come in individual slices- so I did not try the pie. My husband is a butter cookie fan at other bakery. He said they were too buttery. The bakery was clean, and the woman behind the counter was really quite helpful checking on an ingredient for us.

What a charming little bakery! My girlfriend & I were next door at the Running Store, and we just…read morehappened to see the bakery next door so we decided to step inside. There was a lady working, and I am *assuming* it was her store. The young staff persons kept asking her questions about how to ring people up, etc., so it felt like it was her store. She and the younger staff were really kind! I purchased a cheesecake and some cookies. Everything was excellent! They also had some seasonal cookies like St. Patrick's Day, and a king cake for Mardi Gras. Everything was tasty, the staff was friendly, and the prices were decent! There was not a huge selection of goods, and this could have been because of the time of day I was there, but I'd like to go in and see the cases more filled. I'll definitely be back!

I really wanted to like this place. There was a good selection on the Saturday morning that we…read morestopped in and I thought that they would have a homebred taste and smell. I have to say I was disappointed. We got a set of sticky buns with walnuts and a small cherry custard pie. I am sad to report that though they were very fresh, they were both pretty tasteless. The ingredients read and tasted very much like a commercial bakery which I guess they are but thought otherwise.

I have never physically been here before, but my dad brings me the coconut walnut cake every time…read morehe is out-of-town anywhere remotely close to here. I am a very good baker and I can make some killer cakes, so let me tell you this place makes the absolute best coconut cake I have had in my entire life! I mean, I can't even imagine a way for it to be improved. It is a coconut walnut cake. The regular coconut cake is good, too, and very very fresh-tasting and has a much clean taste that you don't even find with homemade, but the coconut walnut cake is outrageously wonderful! It's not just a plain yellow cake like their regular coconut cake. the batter is different and, as good as I typically am at tasting and guessing ingredients, I have NO idea what the difference is with the coconut walnut cake batter, but it is divine! Let me mention another key point--I hate frosting. Even on the best cakes, I scrape it off. I do make an exception for my mom's homemade frosting, but I'm just not a frosting person, even when it's from the finest high-end bakery out there. However, let me tell you, this is the perfect frosting! It is light, smooth, incredibly fresh, and creamy without being heavy. I actually love this frosting and I actually enjoy eating it. This place has got a wonderful thing going and I hope they're around for generations and generations. Talk about some food that makes your heart smile :). If you are anywhere near this place and can make time to swing by, do it and you will absolutely fall in love!! The only thing you have to lose is your diet :P. Guess you better run a couple extra miles before-hand, lol. NOTE: The place my dad tried their products was at the Amish market in Lowell, Maryland, which is open Thurs-Sat with very limited hours (closed by 3pm on one of those days, but it varies).