Guidebook for Lancaster
Food Scene
Some of the most flavorful food in town. We've loved everything we've tasted in this tiny restaurant even the unlikely bread called buss-up-shut.
Wonderful pancakes and other food at this cozy breakfast spot. Be sure to check out the basement seating!
39 locals recommend
On Orange
108 W Orange StWonderful pancakes and other food at this cozy breakfast spot. Be sure to check out the basement seating!
The most beautiful pastries that are also fantastic. The world renown chef makes food with attention to flavor and beauty, not volume so each bite is to be savored.
Its also a great spot of happy hour, complimentary french fries inlcuded!
35 locals recommend
Bistro Barberet & Bakery
26 E King StThe most beautiful pastries that are also fantastic. The world renown chef makes food with attention to flavor and beauty, not volume so each bite is to be savored.
Its also a great spot of happy hour, complimentary french fries inlcuded!
Isaac's Downtown Bar & Grill
25 N Queen StYummy sandwiches, fun decor featuring Lancaster artist Charles Demuth.
Cocina Mexicana
112 North Water StreetTiny restaurant with tasty Mexican food.
The best sushi around. Reasonable prices. We love to sit at the outdoor tables in the summer even with all the street noise.
7 locals recommend
Sakura Restaurant
33 N Queen StThe best sushi around. Reasonable prices. We love to sit at the outdoor tables in the summer even with all the street noise.
A gem hidden in a restored tobacco warehouse. Yummy Sunday AM brunch.
11 locals recommend
Baker's Table
480 New Holland AveA gem hidden in a restored tobacco warehouse. Yummy Sunday AM brunch.
Brisas Del Caribe
407 E King StTasty Puerto Rican cuisine.
Callaloo Trinidadian Kitchen
351 N Mulberry StTiny restaurant with big flavors from India and Nepal, BYOB
54 locals recommend
Himalayan Curry & Grill
22 E Orange StTiny restaurant with big flavors from India and Nepal, BYOB
Parks & Nature
Lots of open areas for hikiing, biking, play and picnics. Check out the Garden of the 5 Senses and the covered bridge.
49 locals recommend
Lancaster County Central Park
1050 Rockford RdLots of open areas for hikiing, biking, play and picnics. Check out the Garden of the 5 Senses and the covered bridge.
Arts & Culture
The Fulton has consistently fantastic productions--the acting and sets are big city top notch quality.
137 locals recommend
Fulton Theatre
12 N Prince StThe Fulton has consistently fantastic productions--the acting and sets are big city top notch quality.
This is one of many great art galleries in the downtown
area. Just wander around the first blocks of North Prince and North Queen to find others. Extra fun on First Friday of every month when the sidewalks are full of art and nightlife lovers.
Christiane David Gallery
112 N Prince StThis is one of many great art galleries in the downtown
area. Just wander around the first blocks of North Prince and North Queen to find others. Extra fun on First Friday of every month when the sidewalks are full of art and nightlife lovers.
Everything Else
One of the oldest indoor markets in the country. Its fun to wander through the stalls checking out fresh baked goods, piles of fruits and veggies and other Lancaster made products. Open limited hours Tues, Fri and Sat.
252 locals recommend
Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market StOne of the oldest indoor markets in the country. Its fun to wander through the stalls checking out fresh baked goods, piles of fruits and veggies and other Lancaster made products. Open limited hours Tues, Fri and Sat.
Essentials
Just up the street is this vibrant Latino grocery store with basic items plus lots of fun Latino products.
CTown Supermarkets
451 E King StJust up the street is this vibrant Latino grocery store with basic items plus lots of fun Latino products.
Turkey Hill Minit Market
413 E Chestnut StClosest place to get gas.
Getting Around
Lancaster Station
53 McGovern AveGreat link to Philly and other east coast cities.
Queen Street Station
225 N Queen StCentral hub for Lancaster county bus transit.