Dang it Lancaster, you have everything and more, for us foodies. First time at Lemon Street…read moreMarket, but was on my radar for quite some time. Wowee... this place has everything and lots to explore, though a tad pricey. I don't even know where to start and how to end, cause there's so much going on. There's interesting local produce (crazy looking mushrooms, colorful beets/carrots/gourds/squash, shallots, tumeric, onions, potatoes and much more). In the mood for something hot? LSM has a smallish coffee bar, with ample offerings. Their to go refrigerated section has vegan/gluten free offerings: salads, soups, bowls, sandwiches. Upstairs, takes you to every grain imaginable, spices galore, local cheese/dairy/meat/pickles, frozen goods, cereals, stocks, sauces, juices (too much to list and remember). Additionally, there's a laundry section (unscented products), aromatherapy and homemade gifts.

Our go to place when we visit Lancaster! Fresh items and the best raw milk in town. Love the fresh…read morebaked breads and rolls too. Great atmosphere!

I need this in my life…read more Amazing old building with dozens of food and specialty boutiques. I strolled all the aisles, got coffee, a donut, a cinnamon roll, and a bacon egg and cheese sandwich surprisingly on a pretzel. Everyone was friendly, lovely scene, amazing smells. I just wish I had something like this close to home. Can't wait to go back.

Great location Plenty of paid parking available…read more A lot of vendors Prices aren't great I was expecting more Amish specialty goods The Cuban sandwich I purchased was terrible, very dry and skimpy for what I paid I probably would not return

I really want to give it 3.5 stars but there's nothing really wrong to give it 3. I was there late…read morein the day about 7pm so take that into account. Very clean, good location and plenty of comfortable, outdoor seating. However the prepared foods are really lacking, especially compared to other Whole Foods. No sandwiches at all and sad pizza. However the Greek-style and salad bars are excellent and a decent value. Again, with a caveat: they use sunflower instead of olive oil. Why?? They have their own brand of excellent olive oil, why wouldn't they use that on their dolmas? Such a weird decision. It's not like you need the prepared foods to be shelf stable. Of course it tastes just like sunflower oil instead of olive oil. Sad. Otherwise the dolmas are really good, not dry or rubbery like they can be. Changing out the oil brought the flavor up from a 4 to a 7. The place is pretty small, maybe half the size of a typical grocery store. The alcohol section is tiny and picked through, The freshest breads sold out. Even saw a guy buy out their entire stock of 3 12-packs of farmhouse ale. If the place was bigger then they could have the foot traffic to offer more prepared foods and a larger stock. There's really no deli section, butcher or seafood section. They got rid of their house brand cold press juices which were excellent and priced well compared to the competition. The actual whole foods (cereals and beans) was not stocked for the most desirable stuff like black rice. Maybe 20% out of stock and the other 10% was clearly not stocked in a very long time. They did have buckwheat groats at $5.50/lb though which is fantastic. I think the Greek food and salad bar is the only redeeming quality because it's a good price and was fresh and stocked. Just be sure to poor off the oil and add your own olive oil and it tastes much better that way. If you're careful and observant you can find some good deals and rare products not stocked anywhere else.

Saturday morning, I attempted to check out at the self-serve register, as I have done many times…read more(weekly) over the last six years. I had two separate transactions to make. I rang up the first transaction, before I could even put the first item in the bag, the cashier, Karen, rushed over, "Are you planning to pay for those items? You didn't ring everything up." I explained that I was making two separate transactions and that she should have waited until a theft actually occurred before accusing me of a crime/stealing. Karen, with her tail tucked between her legs walked way and mumbled a slight apology! From the start, Karen had a razor-sharp fixation on me from the moment I entered the self-checkout line. Security cameras are everywhere, so why would I steal a jar of honey when Karen was already breathing down my neck as I was ringing up my items? Words were exchanged, and she called for a manager. Meanwhile, an employee named Bozo, who was not even on the scene when Karen accused me of stealing, adamantly stated, "She didn't accuse you of stealing!" He automatically took her side without knowing what had happened. Bozo, who claimed to be a manager, had a smug, nonchalant, and accusatory disposition, making him extremely unprofessional. A manager? How? He knows nothing about conflict resolution, has no training in de-escalation, and only added fuel to the fire. As a manager, Bozo should have remained neutral until all the facts were presented. Instead, he called in more reinforcements, and they tried to gang up on me...even another customer joined in. It was an interesting dynamic! I kept laughing out of frustration because Bozo tried so hard to demonize me, even though I was the victim. . What't the point of my post? To express that Bozo and Karen are not lost prevention and need more training! I'm grateful to TikTok and other social media platforms for making me aware of scenarios such as this. I was already mentally prepared, which helped me remain calm and composed. However, still flabbergasted by the accusations. Kudos to Brian the manager, he handled things swiftly and professionally. Whether he genuinely cared or not, he at least made an attempt to lower the temperature. I guess I'm lucky? I'm 53 and have never experienced anything like this before. Majority will NEVER experience the micro aggressions, the internal biases, the stereotyping and the prejudgements, lucky you! I will play the FULL 4 minute video on all social media platforms in an attempt to educate about (again) micro aggression, internal biases and stereotyping when it comes to certain demographics.

Not typically a Giant shopper, but I needed to quickly pick up some groceries and grab a pre-made…read moremeal for dinner. The chef made a point to say hello, tell me about some of the weekly sushi specials and let me know that it's all made fresh, everyday. Overall, the sushi is what you'd expect. Not the highest quality, but for the price, okay. I got the California roll for my daughter, she's not into fish, and didn't end up eating it anyway. I thought it had a strange flavor, which is abnormal because I find California rolls to be the most bland and would even say it's not really sushi. Interestingly, she liked the Shrimp Tempura roll most. The flavor of the shrimp gets lost with the added toppings and sauce. I would give the tuna the same feedback. You knew it was fish, but not what kind. Definitely not my go to spot for sushi, but for about $25 and convenience it served its purpose.

This NOT about the grocery store, it's actually about the food. Because I believe that the reason…read morethe store is going downhill is because of the filthy, inconsiderate people. You know the ones who are too lazy to return their carts and continue to leave trash all over the place. However, my complaint is why Giant is calling their soup - Italian Wedding soup when in fact it is just some type of sad looking chicken soup with pearl pasta and fake chicken pieces. When I go to buy Italian Wedding soup that is what I expect to get. It is misleading and deceptive and personally I would like an explanation from Giant about the soup and the labeling.

I shop here every week. I am having an issue with the bakery. Maybe a year ago the cookies price…read moreincreased by 1 dollar. This was expected because of what is going on with things getting more expensive. 20 oatmeal cookies for 7 dollars. I take 4 with me to work everyday whick equals 20 cookies. Now the pack is 6 cookies short. Why? The price didnt decrease. why are you charging the same for a lesser amount?

I mean...c'mon! What little girl wouldn't love this! Another awesome job!…read moreI am not even related to anyone in this bakery!

I randomly saw a video online about someone visiting a Pepperidge Farm Outlet store.. and that…read morecaused me to go down a rabbit hole on where they were located. Luckily, I had an event close to Lancaster that allowed me to make this quick stop to check this place out. It's located next to a Disney outlet store, too! Pepperidge Farm is a classic snack staple in many households, and I was really excited to see what offerings and discounts they had. They had gift baskets, bulk items, discounted Goldfish crackers, cookies and more! My favorite area was the freezer section, where they had puff pastry sheets in bulk (at a fairly good discount), frozen soups, lasagnas, and more. If you end up purchasing their Pepperidge Farm reusable bag and bring it back for future purchases, you get 15% off each time (on top of all discounts). There's plenty of good deals here, as I maybe got about 5 boxes of puff pastry sheets and 5 bags of cookies + goldfish for about $35! The staff here are super friendly and show you around, and there's a lot of interesting flavors and even gift baskets for people to check out. As you walk around, you forget that Pepperidge Farm also makes things like stuffing, bread, and other items. Everything is neatly placed, and it's super relaxing to walk around and browse everything. Check it out if you can!

The woman at checkout was so rude. I brought my stuff to the counter, said hi and didn't receive a…read moreresponse. I brushed that off, but then she pulled out her personal cell and started talking to a friend right in front of me. She didn't tell me it was time to pay, speak to me, or even look at me. When I paid, she grabbed the receipt and waved it at me, still not even looking my direction while talking on the phone about plans with a friend. I said "have a nice day" trying to be friendly, in case she was having a bad day, and still no response. Horrible service. Don't work in retail if you can't provide good customer service.

It is located in a strip mall and easily accessible from the main area.It contains a lot of…read moreshopping options within this shopping plaza. This giant store is very well maintained and super clean. Check out lanes are easy. They got fresh produce and flowers section which I liked a lot. The staff is friendly. They have a huge parking lot. It's definitely worth visiting the store. They got some food section which I haven't tried it.

This place used to be nice ..I don't know what happened but ghe employees are nasty it looks dirty…read more Service is bad and there is no ambiance..I will be going to the one on Columbia ave from now on.

Many years ago I was hesitant to come here. I'm a planner. I like to review ads and sort through…read moremy coupons to meal plan instead of going to the grocery store blindly. I have a budget and I like to stick to it. However a friend insisted I come here 15 years ago. Back than I wasn't impressed but did get a good deal - my husband, met him in isle 2! But sadly it was another 13 years before I ever went back. Frustrated with the ever raising costs of groceries and my hatred (yes, strong word but my feelings are strong) for my local Giant I gave them another shot and am glad I did! Since my first visit many moons ago they became more like a regular grocery store, offering more than just snacks and all the departments (meat, diary, canned, produce, etc) that you would find at your local grocer just on a smaller scale. Unlike the old days they now have bags! No more sorting trying to find a box for your loot! I admit I still don't shop here exclusively for my weekly grocery shopping. I'm still a planner and like to go in with a list and leave with every item on it. While you can't do that here you will knock off a good chunk, especially if you are not partial to a particular brand. I have seen flyers from time to time with their specials but don't think it's something they do on the regular so it is hard to plan. You never know what you'll find till you get there. Where they excel is juice (in both price and selection), cleaners (although not cheaper than Dollar General), snacks, and freezer items. I also think their prices and selection are good on cheeses and dairy products although you need to watch the dates closely. Pet food tends to run more and the selection isn't as great. And while they do have a nice, but small produce selection that looks good in the store I'm disappointed 80% of the time on its freshness when I get it home. Organic brands can also be found here, although not as plentiful as other discount grocers. Meats are also hits or miss, some weeks I find hamburger/chicken priced higher than Giant and not looking so good and other times (like this past week) I hit the jackpot with both freshness, selection, and price. I don't know if they take coupons but it's worth looking into. They do however offer a $3 coupon if you sign up for their emails. Be sure to bring a pen to the store as you add your name and phone # to the bottom of the receipt showing the money you saved and they have drawings to double it. There is a clear box for entries at the window by the exit/entrance. This is not common knowledge and something you have to find out on your own. I've never won but typically save in the $65 range on $100 worth of groceries so I'd love to win me some $130 in free groceries! Also...if you see something your family uses on the regular at a good price, stock up! It might be awhile till you find it again. And who knows, maybe if you're lucky you'll leave with a significant other...like I did!

Fix the Large Hole that has a straight shot to the women's toilet located right under the doorknob…read more Bathroom is located next to employees breakroom while employees mingo around including the manager. It is a really nice store prices are higher than what you would expect but many quality items.