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Food scene

Restaurant/Distillery/Independent Theater - this place has it all and just oozes coolness! Tasty vegan 🌱 options too! 4 block walk from airbnb. Take a left out of parking area. Turn right onto Mary, then a very quick left onto Marion. Go ~ 3 blocks, then turn right onto Water. Walk a couple of feet and it'll be on your right (before Orange St).
46 locals recommend
Zoetropolis
112 N Water St
46 locals recommend
Restaurant/Distillery/Independent Theater - this place has it all and just oozes coolness! Tasty vegan 🌱 options too! 4 block walk from airbnb. Take a left out of parking area. Turn right onto Mary, then a very quick left onto Marion. Go ~ 3 blocks, then turn right onto Water. Walk a couple of feet and it'll be on your right (before Orange St).
A classy joint that always makes you feel right at home. The grilled Caesar salad and espresso martini are my go to’s. ~6 blocks away.
80 locals recommend
The Belvedere Inn
402 N Queen St
80 locals recommend
A classy joint that always makes you feel right at home. The grilled Caesar salad and espresso martini are my go to’s. ~6 blocks away.
Amazing food and drinks. Top notch vegan 🌱 options. I crave the vegan chicken wings on the daily. Arcade games, Skee Ball. They make bowling fun here :) ~7 blocks away.
46 locals recommend
Decades
438 N Queen St
46 locals recommend
Amazing food and drinks. Top notch vegan 🌱 options. I crave the vegan chicken wings on the daily. Arcade games, Skee Ball. They make bowling fun here :) ~7 blocks away.
As well as top notch food created by the chef/owner and overall cool vibe, this place has a lot of history as well. The lovely couple who took over Horse Inn brought it back to life by making some needed changes, but also kept the important stuff the same. Cocktails are some of the best you’ll find in the city. At the same time, they offer a “mystery beer”, a nice cold can of surprise (along the lines of Genesee, Pabst, etc.) Free parking available in a lot across the street on Fulton. 1.2 miles away.
83 locals recommend
Horse Inn
540 E Fulton St
83 locals recommend
As well as top notch food created by the chef/owner and overall cool vibe, this place has a lot of history as well. The lovely couple who took over Horse Inn brought it back to life by making some needed changes, but also kept the important stuff the same. Cocktails are some of the best you’ll find in the city. At the same time, they offer a “mystery beer”, a nice cold can of surprise (along the lines of Genesee, Pabst, etc.) Free parking available in a lot across the street on Fulton. 1.2 miles away.
Margaritas, tacos, cool atmosphere… ~4 blocks away.
12 locals recommend
Double C
220 N Prince St
12 locals recommend
Margaritas, tacos, cool atmosphere… ~4 blocks away.
This is a great addition to Lancaster’s diverse food scene. Mouth watering delicious food in a cozy atmosphere. A local favorite! Steps away from Lemon Street Market (grocery). BYOB ~ 4 blocks away.
42 locals recommend
Callaloo Trinidadian Kitchen
351 N Mulberry St
42 locals recommend
This is a great addition to Lancaster’s diverse food scene. Mouth watering delicious food in a cozy atmosphere. A local favorite! Steps away from Lemon Street Market (grocery). BYOB ~ 4 blocks away.
Great Mexican food. Next to Zoetropolis and Columbia Kettle Works: 2nd Gear Taproom. BYOB (can bring beer over from taproom). Only 4 blocks away. Take a left out of parking area. Turn right onto Mary, then a very quick left onto Marion. Go ~3 blocks, then turn right onto Water. Walk a couple of feet and it'll be on your right (before Orange St).
15 locals recommend
Cocina Mexicana
112 North Water Street
15 locals recommend
Great Mexican food. Next to Zoetropolis and Columbia Kettle Works: 2nd Gear Taproom. BYOB (can bring beer over from taproom). Only 4 blocks away. Take a left out of parking area. Turn right onto Mary, then a very quick left onto Marion. Go ~3 blocks, then turn right onto Water. Walk a couple of feet and it'll be on your right (before Orange St).
We are lucky to have such savory Indian food so close to downtown. Cozy little spot. Good prices. BYOB. Great take out option as well. .7 miles or ~7 blocks away.
54 locals recommend
Himalayan Curry & Grill
22 E Orange St
54 locals recommend
We are lucky to have such savory Indian food so close to downtown. Cozy little spot. Good prices. BYOB. Great take out option as well. .7 miles or ~7 blocks away.
Bhutanese and Nepalese dishes. Dumplings - yes, please! I really love this place. Not only is it delectable, it adds to the diverse restaurant scene we’ve got going on here. Plus, the owners are so nice. Cute spot close to everything downtown.
Norbu Lancaster
38 North Christian Street
Bhutanese and Nepalese dishes. Dumplings - yes, please! I really love this place. Not only is it delectable, it adds to the diverse restaurant scene we’ve got going on here. Plus, the owners are so nice. Cute spot close to everything downtown.
Mouthwatering delicious Ethiopian Food! The injera is so good! I always get the veggie platter and it never disappoints. (1.5 miles away) Dillerville Rd.
Awash Ethiopian Cuisine
1027 Dillerville Rd
Mouthwatering delicious Ethiopian Food! The injera is so good! I always get the veggie platter and it never disappoints. (1.5 miles away) Dillerville Rd.
“Dipco”. Across from Central Market downtown. Truly a local hangout. You may even catch some of the cast from The Fulton Theater some nights. Lovely walk - I like to take a left out of the parking area, turn right onto Mary St. Cross over Orange St, go 1/2 a block then turn left onto Grant St. Grant St will take you directly to Lancaster Dispensing Company! ~6 blocks away.
24 locals recommend
Lancaster Dispensing Company
33 - 35 N Market St
24 locals recommend
“Dipco”. Across from Central Market downtown. Truly a local hangout. You may even catch some of the cast from The Fulton Theater some nights. Lovely walk - I like to take a left out of the parking area, turn right onto Mary St. Cross over Orange St, go 1/2 a block then turn left onto Grant St. Grant St will take you directly to Lancaster Dispensing Company! ~6 blocks away.
Food is always fresh and delicious. Very sweet family who owns/operates this establishment. Steps away from Amtrak Train Station. 1.4 miles away from airbnb.
7 locals recommend
Yuzu Asian Cuisine
12 McGovern Ave
7 locals recommend
Food is always fresh and delicious. Very sweet family who owns/operates this establishment. Steps away from Amtrak Train Station. 1.4 miles away from airbnb.
Classy yet casual. Great food and drinks. Well thought out vegan options! Highly recommend. On the street level floor of The Holiday Inn. ~4-5 blocks away, on the corner of Chestnut & Queen Sts.
The Imperial
26 E Chestnut St
Classy yet casual. Great food and drinks. Well thought out vegan options! Highly recommend. On the street level floor of The Holiday Inn. ~4-5 blocks away, on the corner of Chestnut & Queen Sts.
Cool and cozy hangout. Bottle shop - good selection of beers/hard ciders. You can get some wine here too! Flatbread pizza and sandwiches. My favorite is the roasted veggie sandwich with edamame hummus 😋
37 locals recommend
The Fridge
534 N Mulberry St
37 locals recommend
Cool and cozy hangout. Bottle shop - good selection of beers/hard ciders. You can get some wine here too! Flatbread pizza and sandwiches. My favorite is the roasted veggie sandwich with edamame hummus 😋
Rooftop bar and eatery with an eclectic group of food vendors. Fun and delicious! Catch some live music too on various stages inside. This place is humongous!
124 locals recommend
Tellus360
24 E King St
124 locals recommend
Rooftop bar and eatery with an eclectic group of food vendors. Fun and delicious! Catch some live music too on various stages inside. This place is humongous!
Several locations. Hazel Street location is huge with lots of games on the upper deck. Dog patio on the side. A local microbrewery that was around before it was all the rage. Good stuff!
21 locals recommend
Spring House Brewing Company
209 Hazel St
21 locals recommend
Several locations. Hazel Street location is huge with lots of games on the upper deck. Dog patio on the side. A local microbrewery that was around before it was all the rage. Good stuff!
A local favorite. Top notch Italian cuisine. Incredible wines. Beautiful design. This place was visited by chef & author, Alton Brown. Reservations needed. An easy 4 block walk. Left onto Mary street, go 3 blocks, then right onto James St. Go a few feet and it will be on your right. 436 W. James St.
107 locals recommend
LUCA
436 W James St
107 locals recommend
A local favorite. Top notch Italian cuisine. Incredible wines. Beautiful design. This place was visited by chef & author, Alton Brown. Reservations needed. An easy 4 block walk. Left onto Mary street, go 3 blocks, then right onto James St. Go a few feet and it will be on your right. 436 W. James St.
34 locals recommend
John J Jeffries Restaurant
300 Harrisburg Ave
34 locals recommend
60 locals recommend
Lancaster Brewing Company
302 N Plum St
60 locals recommend
A high-energy cocktail bar amidst the Lancaster sky, The Exchange brings a vibrant social experience to discover a whole new way of looking at the historic city. Atop the highest tower in Lancaster City.
51 locals recommend
The Exchange
25 S Queen St
51 locals recommend
A high-energy cocktail bar amidst the Lancaster sky, The Exchange brings a vibrant social experience to discover a whole new way of looking at the historic city. Atop the highest tower in Lancaster City.
One of my favorite breakfast spots in the city. Right downtown. Get the pancakes!
39 locals recommend
On Orange
108 W Orange St
39 locals recommend
One of my favorite breakfast spots in the city. Right downtown. Get the pancakes!
Great breakfast spot and more. Very well thought out menu and presentation of food. Simple yet truly delectable.
14 locals recommend
The Bread Pedaler
116 W Orange St
14 locals recommend
Great breakfast spot and more. Very well thought out menu and presentation of food. Simple yet truly delectable.
Healthy Vietnamese eatery right downtown. Everything is good here, especially the pho and fresh spring rolls.
21 locals recommend
Rice & Noodles Vietnamese Eatery
58 N Prince St
21 locals recommend
Healthy Vietnamese eatery right downtown. Everything is good here, especially the pho and fresh spring rolls.
Conway Social Club is serving up delicious crafted cocktails in a beautiful speakeasy environment. Perfect for a date night out or gathering together with some friends. Dedicated to the provision of inspired cocktails and fare that are as thoughtful and interesting as they are approachable and delicious.
9 locals recommend
Conway Social Club
28 E King St
9 locals recommend
Conway Social Club is serving up delicious crafted cocktails in a beautiful speakeasy environment. Perfect for a date night out or gathering together with some friends. Dedicated to the provision of inspired cocktails and fare that are as thoughtful and interesting as they are approachable and delicious.
Great, super casual place with some of the best pizza in Lanc. Can also get pasta, salads, beer. Famous for their spaghetti pizza with a side of marinara sauce. Good quality and good prices. They have a drive through window as well. Super convenient location near F&M.
Rosa Rosa Pizzeria
1040 Harrisburg Pike
Great, super casual place with some of the best pizza in Lanc. Can also get pasta, salads, beer. Famous for their spaghetti pizza with a side of marinara sauce. Good quality and good prices. They have a drive through window as well. Super convenient location near F&M.
Popular spot. Crepes. French theme. If you like Nutella, then you will love this place. Outdoor patio as well. ~4 block walk from airbnb.
101 locals recommend
Rachel's Cafe & Creperie
201 W Walnut St
101 locals recommend
Popular spot. Crepes. French theme. If you like Nutella, then you will love this place. Outdoor patio as well. ~4 block walk from airbnb.
Vegan restaurant/bar. Definitely recommend even if you’re not vegan. ~4 block walk from airbnb. Next to Rachel’s Cafe & Creperie.
12 locals recommend
Root
223 W Walnut St
12 locals recommend
Vegan restaurant/bar. Definitely recommend even if you’re not vegan. ~4 block walk from airbnb. Next to Rachel’s Cafe & Creperie.
Josephine's Downtown
50 W Grant St
18 locals recommend
C'est La Vie
18 N Market St
18 locals recommend
Rooftop deck. Steeler’s bar. 2 blocks away. Take a right out of parking area, Turn left on Pine, cross over Orange Street, 551 West Restaurant/bar will be on your right.
9 locals recommend
551 West
551 W King St
9 locals recommend
Rooftop deck. Steeler’s bar. 2 blocks away. Take a right out of parking area, Turn left on Pine, cross over Orange Street, 551 West Restaurant/bar will be on your right.
Great atmosphere. Check out their daily specials. Some are at bar seating only. During the warmer month, outside seating is one of the most desired spots in the city with an awesome water feature. Parking is easy and FREE in the Steinman Garage. Customers can get their parking stub validated in the restaurant (up to 3 hours). Use the entrance off Vine St. (btwn Prince & Queen Streets) to access Pressroom designated parking. From the garage, walk the brick pathway towards King St, then turn left and entrance will be on your left. Across from Central Market and other great shops.
45 locals recommend
The Pressroom Restaurant
26 W King St
45 locals recommend
Great atmosphere. Check out their daily specials. Some are at bar seating only. During the warmer month, outside seating is one of the most desired spots in the city with an awesome water feature. Parking is easy and FREE in the Steinman Garage. Customers can get their parking stub validated in the restaurant (up to 3 hours). Use the entrance off Vine St. (btwn Prince & Queen Streets) to access Pressroom designated parking. From the garage, walk the brick pathway towards King St, then turn left and entrance will be on your left. Across from Central Market and other great shops.
Hands down, top Puerto Rican food in the city. Authéntico! Kind of a hidden gem, but those who know, know! 1.3 miles away.
Gran Sabor Latino Restaurant
120 N Franklin St
Hands down, top Puerto Rican food in the city. Authéntico! Kind of a hidden gem, but those who know, know! 1.3 miles away.

Cafes/Coffee Shops

Only 1/2 block from this Airbnb! If you don’t feel like making coffee, you can get your drip coffee or espresso here. Breakfast burritos and more! Ice cream too. Dog friendly patio in front of cafe.
27 locals recommend
Chestnut Hill Cafe
532 W Chestnut St
27 locals recommend
Only 1/2 block from this Airbnb! If you don’t feel like making coffee, you can get your drip coffee or espresso here. Breakfast burritos and more! Ice cream too. Dog friendly patio in front of cafe.
Great little cafe just 2 blocks away from airbnb. Quality cup of coffee and delicious and healthy breakfast/lunch options.
Amanita
Great little cafe just 2 blocks away from airbnb. Quality cup of coffee and delicious and healthy breakfast/lunch options.
Rated best coffee shop in PA by Food & Wine. Two locations: 7 W. King (downtown) & 131 N. Plum.
42 locals recommend
Passenger Coffee & Tea Showroom
7 W King St
42 locals recommend
Rated best coffee shop in PA by Food & Wine. Two locations: 7 W. King (downtown) & 131 N. Plum.
7 locals recommend
Passenger Roastery & Coffee Bar
131 N Plum St
7 locals recommend
Now called Endo Cafe. This is a great coffeeshop downtown next to Hush Money Bikes. Get your bike fixed and CBD fix here as well :)
Floyd's Cafe Lancaster
237 North Prince Street
Now called Endo Cafe. This is a great coffeeshop downtown next to Hush Money Bikes. Get your bike fixed and CBD fix here as well :)
On Columbia Ave (.6 mile from airbnb).
26 locals recommend
Copper Cup
922 Columbia Ave
26 locals recommend
On Columbia Ave (.6 mile from airbnb).

Bakery

Legit Italian Bakery! Beautiful and exquisite!
17 locals recommend
La Dolce Vita Courthouse Bakery
9 N Duke St
17 locals recommend
Legit Italian Bakery! Beautiful and exquisite!
In the beautiful town of Lititz. Vegan bakery. Their whoopie pies are honestly the best ever! Cupcakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, ICE CREAM, etc.
Sugar Whipped Bakery
77 E Main St
In the beautiful town of Lititz. Vegan bakery. Their whoopie pies are honestly the best ever! Cupcakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, ICE CREAM, etc.
Gluten-free bakery @ Lancaster Central Market (T/F/Sa). Tasty gf baked goods. Vegan options as well. Try the vegan brownies and sesame cookies!
Amaranth Gluten Free Bake Shop
614 4th Street
Gluten-free bakery @ Lancaster Central Market (T/F/Sa). Tasty gf baked goods. Vegan options as well. Try the vegan brownies and sesame cookies!
Just opened October 2022. Cute little spot on N. Prince Street, between Walnut & Chestnut Streets. You will be transported to New Orleans with the piping hot fresh beignets, coffee and wrought iron balcony railing. Only about a 4 block walk from abb. Walk east on Chestnut St, then left onto Prince St and it will be on your left. If you drive, note that Prince Street is a one way st heading south.
Lancaster Beignet Company
Just opened October 2022. Cute little spot on N. Prince Street, between Walnut & Chestnut Streets. You will be transported to New Orleans with the piping hot fresh beignets, coffee and wrought iron balcony railing. Only about a 4 block walk from abb. Walk east on Chestnut St, then left onto Prince St and it will be on your left. If you drive, note that Prince Street is a one way st heading south.
Amazing baked goods. Get here early before they sell out.
Front Porch Baking Co.
Amazing baked goods. Get here early before they sell out.

Ice Cream

Cute little ice cream shop just 2 blocks from abb. Order from window. Outdoor patio which is dog friendly. They usually have at least 1 vegan option. Hershey's ice cream. Walk out front door of abb, turn right, turn left at first intersection onto Mary St. Go 2 blocks and it will be on your left, on the corner of Mary & Lemon Sts.
17 locals recommend
Splits and Giggles Cafe
500 W Lemon St
17 locals recommend
Cute little ice cream shop just 2 blocks from abb. Order from window. Outdoor patio which is dog friendly. They usually have at least 1 vegan option. Hershey's ice cream. Walk out front door of abb, turn right, turn left at first intersection onto Mary St. Go 2 blocks and it will be on your left, on the corner of Mary & Lemon Sts.
About 5-6 blocks from abb. Pine View Dairy ice cream. Get your Stroopies (Dutch stroopwafels) and Groff's candies here too! Lovely patio in the back.
21 locals recommend
Lancaster Sweet Shoppe
141 N Duke St
21 locals recommend
About 5-6 blocks from abb. Pine View Dairy ice cream. Get your Stroopies (Dutch stroopwafels) and Groff's candies here too! Lovely patio in the back.
More than an ice cream shop, it is also a small grocery/dairy. Take a drive or a bike ride south of Lancaster. ~ 6 miles from abb. If you go to Shenk's Ferry for a hike, you can hit this on your way back.
25 locals recommend
Pine View Dairy
2225 New Danville Pike
25 locals recommend
More than an ice cream shop, it is also a small grocery/dairy. Take a drive or a bike ride south of Lancaster. ~ 6 miles from abb. If you go to Shenk's Ferry for a hike, you can hit this on your way back.
10 locals recommend
Rolled Cold Creamery
24 E Orange St
10 locals recommend
Miesse Candies
118 N Water St
Sugar Whipped Bakery
77 E Main St
Restaurant and creamery. A bit of a drive (~30 min from abb), but rave reviews. If you are going to Middle Creek Wildlife area to see the snow geese in the spring, hike, and/or check out the museum, you’ll be close to Fox Meadows Creamery in Ephrata. (((They recently opened a second location in Leola, which is a little closer!)))
58 locals recommend
Fox Meadows Creamery
2475 W Main St
58 locals recommend
Restaurant and creamery. A bit of a drive (~30 min from abb), but rave reviews. If you are going to Middle Creek Wildlife area to see the snow geese in the spring, hike, and/or check out the museum, you’ll be close to Fox Meadows Creamery in Ephrata. (((They recently opened a second location in Leola, which is a little closer!)))
About a 30 min drive east of abb. People highly recommend their ice cream! Beautiful countryside. You will be in the Amish hood and most likely get stuck behind some Amish buggies, which could be all part of the experience :)
59 locals recommend
Lapp Valley Farms
244 Mentzer Rd
59 locals recommend
About a 30 min drive east of abb. People highly recommend their ice cream! Beautiful countryside. You will be in the Amish hood and most likely get stuck behind some Amish buggies, which could be all part of the experience :)
22 locals recommend
Strasburg Country Store and Creamery
1 W Main St
22 locals recommend

Brewery

Wide array of beers/sours. Everything is good here.
Cartel Brewing & Blending
920 Landis Avenue
Wide array of beers/sours. Everything is good here.
Cool newer spot with really good beers. Tuesday is trivia night. ~4 block walk from airbnb.
15 locals recommend
Our Town Brewery
252 N Prince St
15 locals recommend
Cool newer spot with really good beers. Tuesday is trivia night. ~4 block walk from airbnb.
22 locals recommend
The Taproom
25 W King St
22 locals recommend
60 locals recommend
Lancaster Brewing Company
302 N Plum St
60 locals recommend
Between Zoetropolis and Cocina Mexicana. You can grab a beer and take it the Cocina Mexicana or vice versa. 4 block walk from airbnb. Take a left out of parking area. Turn right onto Mary, then a very quick left onto Marion. Go ~ 3 blocks, then turn right onto Water. Walk a couple of feet and it'll be on your right (before Orange St).
6 locals recommend
Columbia Kettle Works: 2nd Gear Taproom
112 N Water St
6 locals recommend
Between Zoetropolis and Cocina Mexicana. You can grab a beer and take it the Cocina Mexicana or vice versa. 4 block walk from airbnb. Take a left out of parking area. Turn right onto Mary, then a very quick left onto Marion. Go ~ 3 blocks, then turn right onto Water. Walk a couple of feet and it'll be on your right (before Orange St).

Distilleries

Cool space in an old brick warehouse. Home of Burley Bar. Easy 2 block walk from airbnb. Take a left out of parking area, turn right onto Mary St, cross over Orange St, go 1/2 a block, turn left onto Grant St, go ~ 1/2 block and it will be on your left. 417 W. Grant Street.
24 locals recommend
Thistle Finch Distillery
417 W Grant St
24 locals recommend
Cool space in an old brick warehouse. Home of Burley Bar. Easy 2 block walk from airbnb. Take a left out of parking area, turn right onto Mary St, cross over Orange St, go 1/2 a block, turn left onto Grant St, go ~ 1/2 block and it will be on your left. 417 W. Grant Street.
Inside Zoetropolis Restaurant. 4 block walk from airbnb. Take a left out of parking area. Turn right onto Mary, then a very quick left onto Marion. Go ~ 3 blocks, then turn right onto Water. Walk a couple of feet and it'll be on your right (before Orange St).
Lancaster Distilleries
112 N Water St
Inside Zoetropolis Restaurant. 4 block walk from airbnb. Take a left out of parking area. Turn right onto Mary, then a very quick left onto Marion. Go ~ 3 blocks, then turn right onto Water. Walk a couple of feet and it'll be on your right (before Orange St).
Urban-chic distillery reviving the art of whiskey making in small-town PA. In the charming town of Lititz.
Stoll and Wolfe Distillery
35 N Cedar St
Urban-chic distillery reviving the art of whiskey making in small-town PA. In the charming town of Lititz.

Wineries

13 locals recommend
WALTZ VINEYARDS ESTATE WINERY
1599 Old Line Rd
13 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Market at the Wilbur
48 PA-501
9 locals recommend
25 locals recommend
Nissley Vineyards
140 Vintage Dr
25 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Mount Hope Estate & Winery
2775 Lebanon Rd
18 locals recommend