My wife and I have four children ages 13, 11, 9, and 6 (1 Girl, 3 Boys). We love the Lancaster area and frequently have a challenging time trying to find a economical way to obtain lodging for the six of us. We had our first stay this week at the Farmhouse section of the Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn. The large room was perfect for us with two beds and a pullout out couch. We all fit with room to spare and the refrigerator/freezer fit our needs, the room was clean, the air conditioner worked perfectly and the staff serviced the room perfectly. We took advantage of the generous free buffet breakfast which offered a tremendous variety and great quality. Our children really enjoyed the pool and walking the grounds. The shops and market are great! We loaded up on local produce before heading home. Each and every staff member from the Inn, to the shops, to the servers in the restaurant are friendly, helpful, and courteous. This is our go to location to stay in the Lancaster area. read more

Perhaps the most overpriced buffet for the quality and taste of food that I've ever eaten. Four (4) adults, three (3) waters, one (1) coke, with one (1) Senior Citizen discount and the bill was $100.84 without the tip. The food was OK at best but nothing to write home about. We ordered nothing from the menu and we were dumbfounded when the waitress brought us the bill. The service and atmosphere were good, it was clean, and quick seating but that's really the only positive thing I can say about the place. Thomas S. White, Chief Petty Officer, United States Navy (retired). read more

My family and I stopped in last Saturday on a whim. We had never been there before but thought we would try something new. I can honestly say that between the three of us there wasn't a single thing we didn't love on the buffet. I really enjoyed the chicken pot pie and my sister loved the carved ham. Even my "hard to please" husband liked everything, especially the corn fritters. The only thing that wasn't great was the sliding table. Every time someone leaned on it the table would slide over and move everyone's meals and with a 5 year old in attendance it could make you a little crazy. However, I would definitely recommend this establishment and I am already looking forward to our next trip there! read more

We frequent this place every time we are in Hershey! There's so much food here and it's all absolutely delicious! And they have fantastic dessert options. Keep your belt loosened if you're planning to come by. Great for families, too! read more

I received a very nice email from the manager. A few days later arrived another box of properly wrapped whoopie pies. They even included deserts that I hadn't requested. While the initial experience was awful, they were able to rectify it wonderfully! read more

Love the fact that it has changed little over the years, still a family fun spot with homemade Amish delights. The senior price made it affordable and kids eat free. A bit crowded with bus tours the day I was there but the line moved well. Enough selections to satisfy the most picky eaters. Will stop in again. read more

So the buffet is $25 in the evening and there were kids touching too many things. That was a turn-off. We got a roast beef, roast turkey, & grilled chicken all with vegetables. These were about $13 and one plate could have fed all 3 of us. No need to go to the buffet. Just order off the menu. The food is great. The service was awesome and the atmosphere is very relaxing. There is a market in the building and Sight and Sound Millennium Theater next door. Go see a show, learn something about the Bible and get something to eat. read more

Stayed for a weekend in January. Just a heads up, this facility is not handicapped friendly. The buildings are very spread out and there is only one handicapped bath public bathroom in the restaurant. The lobby has NO bathroom at all and you either have to go very far to your room or across the parking lot to the restaurant to use the restroom facilities. Very inconvenient. The staff was wonderful and friendly. read more

Best buffet by far. Always clean and a good variety of food. Everything tastes so gresh.

The buffet is very good if you catch it at the right time. Buses dump off people in the hundreds so you want to catch the buffet between drop offs. Fortunately we timed it perfectly and were able to make trips to the salad bar, 2 trips to the buffet and one more to the dessert bar without waiting. The waitress was very nice but a little slow on the drink refills but not terribly slow. I advise that you should not eat for at least a day to take optimize the ratio of cost to amount of food consumed. read more

Delicious meal with amazing options. Enjoy a bountiful buffet at a great price. Must try the ham balls, corn bread and fresh mashed potatoes. The ice cream is a real treat. Need I say more? read more

Ate at restaurant, buffet was just ok not impressed. Very pretty area. Staff were friendly.

I decided to take my wife there for a mother's day breakfast, crazy busy in the lobby which was expected. I had made a reservation for 10am and we were seated right on time. We sat down and waited for our server and ordered drinks. Once we got to the buffet it was organized chaos, they only had 1 person working the omelette station which made for a long wait. I did notice that each item only had 1 serving area and on a special day it should have been given more thought to add more. It's a typical breakfast buffet that U can find in any city. We'll try it again. read more

Very nice country restaurant. Quite pricey but you pay for the experience, which was exceptional. The service was very good and the staff were very attentive. The buffet was huge and well kept. The soup and bread were outstanding. The chicken and turkey were dry so I'd avoid those. The vegetables were fresh and tasty. The dessert offering was wonderful. If you're visiting Sight and Sound or just in the area, this is definitely a place worth adding to your trip. read more

One of the few places you can walk in at the spur of the moment with good sized group and they won't bat an eye. Everything I tried was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed it. Very friendly, great service and would definitely go back again! Very conveniently located to Sight & Sound Theater read more

This is by far one of the best buffets I have ever been to. They have plenty of Amish food like the ham balls and don't forget the shoo fly pie and plenty of regular food like the Philly steak and cheese sub made to order and included in the price of the buffet. Kid's under 8 eat the buffet for free. They have a huge gift shop a small farm area with goats and chickens you can walk through and a duck and geese pond with a small playground for the kids. The waitresses and staff are very friendly. read more

Excellent family buffet! Real homestyle buffet with all the trimmings, side dishes and great desserts! Love the chocolate fountain and the grill where you get to order what you want. For the price, it may be somewhat more than other places, but the quality of the food is a cut above. read more

Four of us stayed there this past weekend for the first time. I found it to be adorable the way it is set up like a farm. We had two king rooms in the carriage house, which from outside looks like a barn. The rooms are adequate in size and were clean. We were only in them at night. Check-in was quick and the staff was very friendly from the onset. We had the dinner buffet one night, which is very affordable. It's a buffet, but with a more than adequate selection and the foods were quite good. Also, if you want something specific; the chef is there to make you a burger or something like that. The serving staff was very friendly, attentive and helpful. We had the breakfast buffet both mornings. There is a huge variety to select from and again, if you want your eggs a specific way or you want an omelet, they will make it for you. There was even a selection of desserts at breakfast. We purchased some items from the bakery to take home. We strolled around the pond one evening after dinner. It's a pretty setting. I recommend staying here. read more

Love the buffet, very fresh foods... their fried chicken is very crispy tasty, fulfilling.

Just left a week long stay here and have to post about the amazing service at this Inn and Restaurant. Firstly, the Mgr., Ryan, is accommodating & professional, making for an enjoyable stay. I cannot say enough good things about April, who works at the main hotel, behind the front desk and in housekeeping. She is truly a gem and an asset to this establishment. Debi, Asst' Mgr. in housekeeping is also very sweet, great at her job, and extremely accommodating. We had the buffet breakfast (which is incl) and purchased the buffet lunch and dinner on two occasions. All of the meals were very good, with fresh ingrediants, they even a grill and staff, who can cook up just about anything you wish. We will be back! read more

Bus Tour Guide from Amish Village recommend the Hershey Farm, so we decided to stop by for breakfast. Restaurant appeared to have been recently been updated inside, was very clean and the food was fresh and VERY good! Best part of all kids ate free! read more

Usually any buffet food isn't very good. However, this place caught me by surprise. It was so clean and well kept. Everything I put on my plate was delicious. It is expensive at $22 for the smorgasbord, but I found it to be worth it. So often buffets are dirty, sloppy, and just gross. The staff here was consistently cleaning and replenishing the buffet. The food was mostly Pennsylvania Dutch, so really good comfort food. Pork and sauerkraut, ham balls, chow chow, pickled beet eggs, baked macaroni, stuffing, shoofly pie, and so on. A lot to choose from, for sure. I would love to go back again, the next time I am in Lancaster. read more

My husband and I stayed at the inn and loved it! It was the perfect little getaway for us since we now live in big city Phoenix, Arizona. The staff at the front desk, gift shop & the restaurant were very friendly! We loved the goats & thought it was really cool that we could feed all of the animals there! Hershey Farm & Inn is located in a really good area because all of the shopping centers are close in proximity. We will definitely be staying there again. read more

If you compare it to Golden Corral you'll be disappointed. To pricey for what you get.

Save your $. Went on a weeknight when traveling for business, looking for some real Amish home cooking. This was standard fare home style buffet food. Not terrible, but not worth the drive or the 25$ per that was charged. read more

THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE RESTAURANT ONLY. If you have tastebuds, stay away. I love visiting Lancaster County with my family and friends and traditionally, we eat at Shady Maple smorgasbord at least once per visit and then support other family restaurants and Inns, avoiding chains and supporting local business. We are big fans of Hershey chocolate and Hershey park so naturally I was expecting a satisfying experience at, what they advertise as, a smorgasbord. I could not possibly be more dissatisfied with the meal I ate. The buffet hardly qualifies as a smorgasbord and had I taken the time to walk around and survey the menu before getting a table I would have walked out the door before agreeing to pay the $26 per person. I would imagine that what I was offered at this buffet was comparable to what they are offering at Golden Corral for a fraction of the price. There was no quality to the food! I was embarrassed that I was the reason my family ate here. Everything was covered in fat, grease, cheese and over salted. This meal did not meet the Lancaster home cooking standards I have. This did not meet the standards I expect from Hershey! Honestly, the desserts in a hospital cafeteria have looked more appetizing than what they were serving. A bowl of mini pretzels and canned pineapple for the chocolate fountain (the "chocolate fountain" was just Hershey's syrup)? Rice pudding with the consistency of water? Chocolate chip cookies made from frozen dough? So disappointed. read more

I know nothing of the Inn but the smorgasbord is out of this world. Again, I cannot talk about the Inn or any of that, but the hot food was hot, cold food was cold, all 100% delicious. My only complaint, the ice cream maker gets hogged up and I have been here twice in a row and still no ice cream, so that is a little annoying but it still gets 5/5 read more

Love this place especially for breakfast... although their fried chicken is amazing. Breakfast one kid eats for free with a paying adult. The pancakes will make you come back. Definitely a top place to eat around strasburg and right off rt. 30 read more

What a disappointment! Food was average or below. Dining room is shabby. Bathrooms were littered with paper. Prices are very high for what is offered. Upside, the waitress was very nice. If you want a great buffet go to Shady Maple. read more

Very disappointed in this Restaurant. The salad was green iceberg sprinkled with a couple of pieces of carrot! Served and removed before anyone was finished ~ on all 3 courses!. The staff needs to have a lesson in waiting on tables! The meal was so so! I would definitely not go back! And the decor was dreary and tired looking! They need a complete overall! When told about it all they said was "sorry to hear that your experience wasn't good!" Then went further to say that they had asked their staff and they were quite "surprised"! No I was the one surprised. Our large groups will never go back to this Restaurant in Lancaster! In fact we have found another that we will use next time! We travel alot and do not like inferior service or food! read more

Some people are easily satisfied; and some are not! I personally give this place 4 stars, for the staff alone!! The guy Garrett at the front desk was very patient and knowledgeably (he gets 5 STARS). Nonetheless, everyone in uniformed smiled, and were very polite. As for the property itself: For it to be an old building, It was as clean as it could get. We were very satisfied. We had a party of 15 persons (including my family of 5) ... so I was able to see many of the 2-Queen bedrooms that our party had booked. The rooms had new floors ... flat screen TVs ... and the walls looked freshly painted. Very fair-sized rooms, in my opinion. I personally had booked the 2-Bedroom Presidential Suite, for me and my family... and it too was satisfying. No one in our party had booked the farmhouse rooms...so I can't comment on that area. But, again, keep in mind that this is an old building (from the looks of it). Moreover, this is Dutch Country!! So note, that this is NOT some luxurious-fancy "urban" hotel. Again, this property, to me, is as clean as it can get. My wife and I, are frequent travelers. We have traveled all over this country, with our children, booking condos, houses, and hotels... so I am VERY careful when choosing lodging accommodations for my family ... and I say this property is a cool place to stay...especially if you're only there for the Sight & Sound - which is footsteps away. And lastly, the Restaurant: The food there is satisfying!! Again, this is Dutch Country... You can't go there expecting that you are in New York City!! ...or thinking Chef Ramsey is in their kitchen!! We didn't do dinner, but the breakfast has a nice selection to choose from. Most hotels will only give you a few items. This place has taken the liberty to FEED YOU, and your family HUNGRY JACK style!! The only bad thing I can criticize, is the orange juice. That OJ tasted like OJ Simpson!! Lol...well, I wouldn't know what OJ Simpson taste like...but just a joke. ...but other than the OJ, I give the breakfast a thumbs up!! Trust me, anyone who can complain about a FREE breakfast of this magnitude, has issues!! This is a well-kept property!! If you are not a complainer, you will enjoy this property... TRUST ME!! ...and I'm FROM NY ... so I get-it!!! read more

I came here with my family and the atmosphere was amazing. Our waitress was super nice to us when she asked for our drinks. The buffet was outstanding! The quesadillas were the best part of the restaurant. I definitely recommend this place. read more

We celebrated Easter here. This is one of the best buffets that I have been to. All of the dishes have covers on them, so they are nice and hot. You can taste that all of the offerings are homemade. No one in our party left hungry or dissatisfied! Our server Angel was very nice and attentive. If you have the opportunity to dine here do so. I can not wait to go again!! read more

Stopped here for breakfast on Saturday morning (we've been before) with a party of five. We were seated right away, ordered our drinks and went up to get out food. The options are pretty standard and most are just ok - the potatoes were tough and the bacon was a little overcooked. The real standout though is the made to order eggs - everyone in our group (with the exception of my five year old!) had an omelette - they have lots of options, super friendly gentleman working the grill and very good! Overall we enjoy this as a breakfast spot. read more

I've never stayed here because I live locally but I LOVE the restaurant. Always delicious fresh food and friendly service. The local discount they give is so nice too. read more

Nice place! Offers lodging, restaurant, and shops. Centrally located to various attractions. The food is good, and the rooms are clean and attractive, with a great country view. read more

Although pricey, this is my favorite place to dine in Lancaster. They do have coupons in travel books, so look before you go. Their desserts are really good and nice quality. Their food is kept very hot and there is a good variety. The buffet is spread out so it is easy to get around when choosing your food of for disabled people. Also check out the gift shop. read more

This is one of our favorite places to take guests/people visiting. Locals get a discount. staff is always friendly and courteous and food is very good. We've eaten here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. read more

Walked in today and was immediately given an attitude about bringing my 5 month old in his stroller. Then the other host had a nasty attitude when seating us ! Don't give these people your money ! Go anywhere else instead. read more

Went to Hershey Farm Restaurant after going to see the First Noel at the AMT. The salad and roast beef were very good, the other hot foods were rated average to below by the others in our party. We rate Shady Maple as much better, but one never knows until you try. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. read more