Owner and her daughter are incredible. They really are welcoming and have great conversations…read more We already knew their cheesecake was the best in Lancaster. Add in their Restaurant Week Special of Banana Pudding (regular and biscoff) and they have raised the bar! Small little place, no real seating, but the cheesecake is so delightful, it does not matter at all! We LOVE Urban Farmhouse Cheesecake!

VERY delicious cheesecakes!!!! I can only speak for the smaller squares they offer but they were…read morevery tasty and fresh and priced slightly higher, but you definitely get the flavor you pay for!! I snagged a few for my fiancés birthday and he LOVED THEM. He's not a chocolate in cheesecake kinda guy but the s'mores cheesecake square was to die for. Nothing on them but word of advice, get there as early as possible to ensure you get the flavor you're looking for! Also definitely check their facebook for their weekly rotating menu. Overall highly recommend if you're local to the area, or just passing through

The experience of brand new Greek and Italian flavors at Mandros Imported Foods…read more The visit to the store taught me about the diversity of Italian pantry staples. The shelves are packed with a huge selection of imported canned goods, pasta, cheeses, and so on. With the authentic ingredients imported directly from Europe, you can taste the origin of foods. Like the Parma prosciutto, the cured meat made under strict regulation in Italy with its mixed salty and sweet flavor. On the shelves, the cheese, tea, pickles are carefully catagorized and varied by type -- definately helpful for customers to find their hometown flavors. The wall decorations, includeing old photos and a map of Pennsylvania cheese, adding a real European vibe to the store.The store is not only a good place to seek for authentic ingredients for your meals, but also a wonderful spot to learn about European culture.

By far the OG of Lancaster imported food retailers in Lancaster. I have been going to Mandros' for…read moreover 50 years. When entering the store the air is filled with the sharp aroma of cheeses, olives and spicy salami. The Mandros family has stayed true to the Mediterranean food traditions and here is where you will find those special ingredients.

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!

This place was such an unexpected find in downtown Lancaster. As a kids growing up in Pennsylvania,…read moreI was long fascinated with international foods and snacks. I can only think of my teenage self finding this store. I loved trying new foods and learning about the different tastes and interests of other countries. The snacks here cover the globe. There are the Asian snacks like the Japanese Botan candy with edible wrappers made of rice to very hard to find snacks from France including naturally flavored lollipops and famed potato chips in various flavors. There is also an interesting range of chocolates here. The store is tiny but makes use of the space by packing the shelves. It's definitely worth the stop!

This place is a must-visit if you love discovering snacks from around the world. The selection is…read morehuge so plan to spend at least an hour just browsing all the options. We tried the jamón/ham-flavored chips (a little pricey at $7 for a large bag, but fun to try) and some floral-flavored Skittles that genuinely tasted like flowers. On the drinks side, we went with the Rouge flavor from Orangina, which was delicious. The staff were super friendly and gave us honest recommendations instead of just pushing the popular items. Highly recommend if you're looking for something fun and a little different to do. The store is broken up into two sections across from one another in a store complex area (snacks on one side and drinks on the other). It's on the smaller side but a very chill vibe! It's a great place for browsing, snacking, and finding your new snack to try.

To Market, To Market…read more.. Gourmet international food store located in the heart of Downtown Lancaster, with another in Downtown York, as well. The Deets: *Cooking classes offered *Worldwide foods available to purchase, including some locally-made items *The man running the shop was as sweet and nice as could be. *Free samples--try the peanut sauce and the green hot sauce! So good! *Great gifts for the foodie in your life *Check the Pic of the hours I posted, as both Yelp AND Google had it wrong. *Prices were fair and not exorbitant Conclusion: Great spot for foodies who cook and a good place to get gifts for the cook in your life.

Snack boxes in the fridge. Get them. Delicious cheeses, fruits, peppers, Humus, etc. These are…read moreamazing and very filling. Also, Starbucks next door messed up by not having their snack boxes a few days so I was a bit grumpy at first but relieved to find a replacement right next door . I'm completely converted. The little Peruvian peppers are the treat I had no idea I needed in life. Plus the staff rocks. They seem to really enjoy what they do.

They have many unique items that you can't find at other stores and have great customer service.read more

Place is totally banging. Happy to have a legit Indian spice emporium and grocery in town. Once you…read morehave the right spices, everything else is execution. One caveat: The shopping baskets are quite dirty and could use a serious scrubbing inside and out. I could see the typical middle-class soccer mom getting nauseous from the grime. Otherwise, this place is great.

Maybe I've been spoiled by living in larger cities in the past, but Asian Center Supermarket is…read moresmaller and pricier than I'm used to :( For example, a pack of Yakult here was $5.99, whereas ASSI would sell the same brand for $3.99). I think it's because there just aren't any competitors in central PA (closest H-Mart would be 1.5h away, ASSI plaza 1h away, etc). The produce selection looked ok - you could get things like thai chili peppers here, bokchoy, or more exotic things like lychee and jackfruit. There are a lot of aisles with dry goods like rice, noodles, sauces (they did carry jarred Maeseri thai sauces which is what I was looking for). They have a seafood section which had a strong smell and a "food court" with labeled fresh food items which was pretty barren - maybe 2 takeout things of dumplings on the shelf that didn't look particularly appetizing (visited on a Sunday around noon). Also, notably, the store is not in downtown Lancaster -- it's kind of remote from everything else. I don't think it would be worth making a special trip for.

I'm so happy this grocery store exists and love to visit as often as I can. The store is clean and…read moreorganized and I love the produce selection. The staff is very helpful and the seafood counter is a great place to try fresh fish. I picked up some mackerel last time I visited and the seafood clerk was able to filet it to my specifications. I also love that I can get Hotteok (Korean sweet pancake) mix here! There's such a big selection of items and I always find new ingredients here that I can create new delicious dishes with. I always look forward to my next trip!

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.