Guidebook for Lancaster
Food Scene
Great local cafe, with the best direct trade coffee and fair trade teas; and panini sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, and artisan breads and pastries. And it's just around the corner! WiFi, too!
532 W Chestnut St
532 West Chestnut StreetGreat local cafe, with the best direct trade coffee and fair trade teas; and panini sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, and artisan breads and pastries. And it's just around the corner! WiFi, too!
Tom's a Philly native and recommends this for its hoagies and cheesesteaks. BIg sandwich selection, very clean. Grab some sandwiches and eat in or take out.
430 Harrisburg Ave
430 Harrisburg AvenueTom's a Philly native and recommends this for its hoagies and cheesesteaks. BIg sandwich selection, very clean. Grab some sandwiches and eat in or take out.
Fine dining. Hosted by Chef Tim Carr. Each summer, he hosts a dinner for the week-long BFBL festivities. Tim sells his top-shelf foods in Central Market, too.
This place is a Four Star favorite.
23 N Market St
23 North Market StreetFine dining. Hosted by Chef Tim Carr. Each summer, he hosts a dinner for the week-long BFBL festivities. Tim sells his top-shelf foods in Central Market, too.
This place is a Four Star favorite.
Another Tom pick, Peruvian spot has a simple atmosphere, yet the food is unbelievable and very reasonably priced. Four star (out of five) for its price to authenticity and value ratio. Lunch/Dinner.
La Costena Restaurant Authentic Peruvian Cuisine
315 W King StAnother Tom pick, Peruvian spot has a simple atmosphere, yet the food is unbelievable and very reasonably priced. Four star (out of five) for its price to authenticity and value ratio. Lunch/Dinner.
Unique atmosphere and average food. It's a restaurant converted from an old stable. with the old hooks and harnesses that were used at that time. The food is good. The REAL locals keep it secret.
214 N Marshall St
214 North Marshall StreetUnique atmosphere and average food. It's a restaurant converted from an old stable. with the old hooks and harnesses that were used at that time. The food is good. The REAL locals keep it secret.
Good low key place for Sunday brunch. Good food and reasonable prices.
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On Orange
108 W Orange StGood low key place for Sunday brunch. Good food and reasonable prices.
Himalayan Curry & Grill
22 E Orange StVery reasonably priced and highly recommended.
An incredible selection of craft beers and great made to order pizzas, with a gluten-free crust option. Highly recommend.
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The Fridge
534 N Mulberry StAn incredible selection of craft beers and great made to order pizzas, with a gluten-free crust option. Highly recommend.
Great food and many gluten-free choices. Reservations highly recommended. One of Lancaster's newest and most popular spots. Great Sunday brunch
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Aussie And The Fox
Great food and many gluten-free choices. Reservations highly recommended. One of Lancaster's newest and most popular spots. Great Sunday brunch
Traditional Irish Pub has outdoor dining.
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Annie Bailey's Irish Public House
28-30 E King StTraditional Irish Pub has outdoor dining.
Great pub atmosphere and good food. A must try is the fish & chips.
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Quips Pub
457 New Holland AveGreat pub atmosphere and good food. A must try is the fish & chips.
Great crepes. Outside dining available. Easy 10-minute walk from our house.
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Rachel's Cafe & Creperie
201 W Walnut StGreat crepes. Outside dining available. Easy 10-minute walk from our house.
Interesting architecture. Fresh local food, great coffee and tea. Within walking distance.
Cafe di Vetro
400 N Prince StInteresting architecture. Fresh local food, great coffee and tea. Within walking distance.
Maison
230 N Prince StRecommended by other guests. French flavor.
Great coffees, baked goods, sandwiches.
Very popular with college students and locals. Great location in heart of downtown district.
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Prince Street Cafe
15 N Prince StGreat coffees, baked goods, sandwiches.
Very popular with college students and locals. Great location in heart of downtown district.
Beautiful Victorian era building with patio dining. Great food!
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The Belvedere Inn
402 N Queen StBeautiful Victorian era building with patio dining. Great food!
Great Sandwiches, Soups & Salads and Coffee/Tea Specialities
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Cafe One Eight
18 W Orange StGreat Sandwiches, Soups & Salads and Coffee/Tea Specialities
Locally owned and operated Ice Cream Parlor serving Hershey ice cream. Outside Patio.
Also serves soups and sandwiches
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Splits and Giggles Cafe
500 W Lemon StLocally owned and operated Ice Cream Parlor serving Hershey ice cream. Outside Patio.
Also serves soups and sandwiches
The oldest continuously operating Farmers' Market in the country dating from 1700's. This is a must visit! Very eclectic selection of food and produce as well as traditional Amish & Mennonite fare.
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Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market StThe oldest continuously operating Farmers' Market in the country dating from 1700's. This is a must visit! Very eclectic selection of food and produce as well as traditional Amish & Mennonite fare.
Carr's Restaurant is where American classics are retooled using local farm-raised poultry, organically produced meats and farm-raised shellfish. Dishes are creatively spun into exotic, artful presentations.
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Sakura Restaurant
33 N Queen StCarr's Restaurant is where American classics are retooled using local farm-raised poultry, organically produced meats and farm-raised shellfish. Dishes are creatively spun into exotic, artful presentations.
Enjoy the unique inner workings of our brewery over a wonderful meal and a few pints of our fresh award-winning craft beers. With many delicious menu items, from steaks to seafood to vegetarian dishes and sandwiches, there is something for every preference. Visit our brew pub for a night out.
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Lancaster Brewing Company
302 N Plum StEnjoy the unique inner workings of our brewery over a wonderful meal and a few pints of our fresh award-winning craft beers. With many delicious menu items, from steaks to seafood to vegetarian dishes and sandwiches, there is something for every preference. Visit our brew pub for a night out.
A wonderful French bakery and cafe and restaurant. Desserts and bakery items are one of a kind. You won't be disappointed
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Bistro Barberet & Bakery
26 E King StA wonderful French bakery and cafe and restaurant. Desserts and bakery items are one of a kind. You won't be disappointed
The Pressroom Restaurant
26 W King StDrinks & Nightlife
Iron Hill makes their own beers, with good informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. Tom likes the burgers and fish 'n chips. Reservations recommended.
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
781 Harrisburg PikeIron Hill makes their own beers, with good informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. Tom likes the burgers and fish 'n chips. Reservations recommended.
The Taproom
25 W King StAnother great brew pub located close to Central Market.
Federal Taphouse
201 N Queen StRecommended by guests. Great brew pub, lite fare.
Tellus360 is an eclectic mix of craziness located in the heart of Downtown Lancaster and features Irish whiskeys, beers, ciders, regional craft brews, four bars, three event spaces, a full menu supplied locally with options for all, a green roof bar which overlooks the city, and live music almost daily.
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Tellus360
24 E King St Tellus360 is an eclectic mix of craziness located in the heart of Downtown Lancaster and features Irish whiskeys, beers, ciders, regional craft brews, four bars, three event spaces, a full menu supplied locally with options for all, a green roof bar which overlooks the city, and live music almost daily.
Lancaster's first modern-day distillery offers a nice variety of whiskey and fine spirits.
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Thistle Finch Distillery
417 W Grant StLancaster's first modern-day distillery offers a nice variety of whiskey and fine spirits.
Entertainment & Activities
Our granddaughters love this place. It's right down the street and they always have interesting things going on. A Planetarium, too! Had a major renovation in late 2014.
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North Museum of Nature and Science
400 College AveOur granddaughters love this place. It's right down the street and they always have interesting things going on. A Planetarium, too! Had a major renovation in late 2014.
Everything Else
A must see for anyone visiting Lancaster. The building dates back to the 1700's. Open Tuesday & Friday 6-4 and Saturday 6-2. Check out Rafiki Deli - authentic African Food.
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Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market StA must see for anyone visiting Lancaster. The building dates back to the 1700's. Open Tuesday & Friday 6-4 and Saturday 6-2. Check out Rafiki Deli - authentic African Food.
Best place for natural foods including many gluten free products. They also serve soups and sandwiches. Outside dining, weather permitting.
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Lemon Street Market
241 W Lemon StBest place for natural foods including many gluten free products. They also serve soups and sandwiches. Outside dining, weather permitting.
Essentials
Aldi's is a discount grocery chain. It's a sister store to Trader Joes. I go for the german chocolate and the cheeses.
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ALDI
1884 Fruitville PikeAldi's is a discount grocery chain. It's a sister store to Trader Joes. I go for the german chocolate and the cheeses.
Arts & Culture
Concerts, Independent Films, Art Shows
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The Ware Center - Millersville University
42 N Prince StConcerts, Independent Films, Art Shows
The Demuth Museum
120 E King StGallery Row
150 North Prince StreetDiscover a diverse collection of inspiring works of art.
For over 150 years, the Fulton has been entertaining audiences with Broadway-caliber musicals, comedies and dramas -- attracting talent from across the country to perform in this National Historic Landmark.
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Fulton Theatre
12 N Prince StFor over 150 years, the Fulton has been entertaining audiences with Broadway-caliber musicals, comedies and dramas -- attracting talent from across the country to perform in this National Historic Landmark.
LancasterHistory
230 N President Ave