Yummy ice cream. I got fresh flavor and ice cream was not sweat. The scoop is pretty big and the price is reasonable compared to ones in DC area. The shop opened pretty late which is a plus. read more

Lancaster Sweet Shoppe - Desserts Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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I have been to the Lancaster Sweet Shoppe a couple of times now and each time I have no complaints. The spring/summer usually has more of a line/wait and is busier. Today I went around 8:00pm and it wasn't too bad. They have marks on the floor to socially distance everyone and have hand sanitizer at the door. Immediately when you walk in it smells like Stroopies and the shop has a lot of goodies on the left side when you walk in (prepackaged Stroopies, cookies, chocolates..) and then on the right side there are assorted chocolates you can get which I will next time. There's not always someone standing there but usually if you stand in front of the area someone comes. The ice cream is towards the back and towards the very back of the shop is a sitting area. There are tables and chairs along the side wall in the shop you can sit at too. There is a good variety of ice cream flavors they have and select from. I got a single scoop of strawberry ice cream ($3.50) with whipped cream (extra $0.50). We also got chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream with Stroopie bits, same price. Both were delicious and very filling. The scoops are pretty liberal in my opinion but I'm not complaining! I do recommend this place as the service was fairly quick and the treats are good. read more

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This is one of my all-time favorite ice cream shops in the whole country. Just $2.50 for a "mini" (read: very sizable and bigger than a normal scoop) scoop of ridiculously creamy and rich ice cream?! Yes please! I've gotten a scoop every time I've been in Lancaster, and I've yet to be disappointed. My favorite is their espresso Oreo caramel -- perfect balance of sweetness and espresso, with giant chunks of Oreo cookie -- and I'm pretty sure I had a collective 5 whole oreos in my "mini" scoop. The chocolate dipped Stroopies are delicious and make great little presents. Plus they feature local artists and craftsmen!! Run, don't walk!! read more

Delicious gluten free items, a dairy free ice cream (sorbet) option, tasty chocolates (which can be purchased individually), coffee, tea, and friendly service. Perfect! read more

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This sweet shoppe was just that-a sweet little shoppe. Very cute with lots of delicious treats. Once you come in they have a large assortment of chocolates. The old me would buy the whole first and second row. Lots of things to choose from. I definitely saw some things I would love to try, but I came to try the ice cream which is located towards the back of the shoppe. They have a nice variety of ice creams flavors but not as large as the chocolates. We settled on two, a raspberry and strawberry cheesecake on a cone. I have to say the strawberry cheesecake didn't have a cheesecake flavor at all. Though it was tasty it lacked that taste. The raspberry was also tasty but it too lacked in raspberry flavor. Overall it wasn't bad, but I'll stick to classic flavors next time. read more

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The food was great! It was fairly late at night when we went, so we were the only ones there. The shoppe has a unique architecture and even better food. However, the ice cream serving was large so it's good to keep that in mind. It was really good overall! Would recommend! read more

Super great ice cream & stroopies! Cute inside and cute seating outside. Tasty treats and a great atmosphere! Would definitely recommend!

Super cute! The stroopies are worth a trip alone. Not only that, but the scent is just amazing. Chocolates, stroop waffles, and ice cream. What is there not to like? Staff is very nice and there is some nice seating inside for guests to enjoy their sweet treats! read more

Verdict: No skimping on the sweets at this shoppe. My Espresso Oreo Caramel cone had more Oreos than I've ever seen packed into ice cream. If you don't believe me, just look at the picture and imagine that same Oreo density throughout. I'm still not sure if I really liked that cookie supreme or if I wished for more ice cream because that was pretty good too. The ladies at the shoppe were very friendly and we had a nice chat. The front of the store has all kinds of chocolates. The back has all the I've cream. They must've had closer to 20 flavors in all. I like a few other Lancaster ice cream parlors a bit more but if gladly get another cone here if I were nearby. read more

When I lived in the city my kids and I would walk there regularly. My favorite ice cream is teaberry - they don't have it often but it is amazing! read more

Stroopwafels in PA? Say what? My cousin and I stumbled upon this place looking for ice cream and more unique flavors. This cute shop is nestled away for the hustle and bustle of down town. They have a freaking incredible business model where they employ refugees and give them a job to start along with classes to teach English. I honestly wish there were more places like this!!! When my parents came here as refugees, there were actual programs that integrated them into the American society and taught them the language. We need more local businesses like this - the world would be a better place - thank you for existing. So what they actually do is make these stroopwafel cookies fresh along with different shapes and options. They also have other sweets available as well. In the back, there is a machine where you can see the cookies being made earlier in the day. Just a note, I will preface, all the toppings they put on them and how they're dipped in chocolate/ other things, is a very American thing to do. The real ones are quite simple. If you don't know what a stroopwafel is- they're essentially waffle cookies with a caramel / honey esq in the middle that typically you put over your warm cup of tea to melt the inside and then get a gooey warm cookie to enjoy with your tea. Decor and space: 5/5: there is not that many places to sit inside but its clean and quaint. They also have a patio area to enjoy your ice cream during the day. If you got a big group say with kids, i recommend going all the way to the back into the patio. The cookies: 2.5/5 Now I will preface that I've been to Holland and that I have had freshly pressed ones made in front of me along with the grocery store ones. I honestly did not like the stroopwafel ice cream sandwich we had which they are fondly known for. I feel bad writing this but the stroopwafel we had sandwiching our ice cream in the middle was so hard, I honestly thought I'd break my teeth. We didn't really finish the cookie either sadly. I know they're not supposed to taste like that and maybe it was because it was the end of the day or something and we got old ones or they had been just laying around. But even the ones I brought home from the grocery store in Holland (it's been 6 months since I've been in Holland) still are soft....so I'm not sure if we both got terrible ones, but it marred my experience. Ice cream: 5/5 They deliver on their ice cream flavors though - my cousin got the espresso oreo caramel and I got the chai stroopie flavor. I want to come back and get the espresso oreo caramel one. Honestly those 2 were my favorite and the store even has options to buy bigger sizes of their ice cream to take home. I DEFINITELY would do this. They were delicious and fresh tasting. They really have a unique array of flavors and you girls there were kind enough to let us taste test. I highly recommend visiting the shop, getting a fresh stroopie (not the aesthetic ice cream sandwhich) hot off the press if you can, AND GET THEIR ICE CREAM! read more

Lancaster Sweet Shoppe - Oreo espresso up top, chai stroopie at the bottom - Desserts Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Yummy yummy yummy. Nice place to stop by and grab some ice cream. Home mad chocolate is awesome.

Really cute sweet and coffee shop right in the heart of downtown Lancaster! Service here is amazing and everyone is very friendly. They line their walls with gifts from local artisans and amazing smelling candles. They have tons of chocolates and sweets including the hard-to-resist stroopie. They also offer ice cream from pine view dairy with flavors like Oreo and mint chip. Their coffee is delicious and they can whip you up something fun and seasonal like an autumn tea latte or a pumpkin pie latte. Very fun shop to stop in to warm up on a cold day, or to grab an ice cream cone in the summer! read more

My partner and I went here to grab something sweet after our dinner date. We grabbed two hot chocolates and a banana nut muffin. The hot chocolates were good but I was not a fan of the banana nut muffin. It was dense and more along the lines of bread rather than a sweet pastry. Customer service was ok. The ice cream might be more of their specialty. read more

Authentic Lancaster vibe Fresh ice cream and authentic Dutch cookies Clean vibrant, Full of life; Charming outdoor lighted and heated patio read more

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We stopped over to get a sweet after dinner. They have a large selection of stroppies. They are expensive, but we really enjoyed them. I also purchased their chocolate covered cherries and oranges. I tried them at home and they were also a win. We also split their chai stroppie ice cream and it was sooooo good! The layout of the store was nice, we had room to sit down and just chat. The ice cream flavor was a win and we will be back for more when the weather warms up. read more

Lancaster Sweet Shoppe - Yummy wall treats - Desserts Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The ice cream is good, but the Stroopwaffles are awesome when you can get them straight out of the oven. It is a very cute shop, the only real negative is that the prices are a bit high. It's a great place to go for an occasional sweet treat. read more

STROOPIES! Just try them. I'm not a caramel person, but these cookies go with hot teas and coffees perfectly. I don't know how they are so good. It's magic. They also sell gift tins and stroopies dipped in chocolates. This place is very beautiful and modern. They sell a variety of delicious treats: ice cream, chocolates, stroopies, etc. The business also does good for the community. Go here for a sweet treat or a thoughtful gift. It's a real crowd pleaser. read more

Lancaster Sweet Shoppe - This is the bag full of gifts I bought, but we're next door getting delicious coffee. - Desserts Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Some of the best ice cream I've had! Quaint setting, delicious ice cream, and friendly staff!

As a Home Trained Ice Cream Connoisseur, I am always on the search for the best ice cream spots. After moving back to Lancaster County after over ten years, I have been hunting to find my favorite place and, so far, Lancaster Sweet Shoppe is the spot to go. Their ice cream is from Pine View Dairy and it is fantastic. No weird after tastes, no coated tongue from too much fat, just delicious, dense, yummy ice cream. I love their Chai flavor! I've also had their plain chocolate and it is just perfect. Very clean business and the folks working there are always very kind. Don't miss out on the cute back patio area to sit on nice days. Also, don't leave here without trying a stroop waffle. They. Are. Delicious. read more

I've never been to the physical store (maybe one day!) but we did order Stroopies as our wedding favors. I wish I could give Adrienne and the team more stars. I randomly found out about this website and started emailing regarding a bulk order for our wedding. Adrienne was very responsive and made sure everything was kept together and organized throughout the process. She separated the gluten free Stroopies from the rest and labeled all of the boxes. The stroopwafels came to us on time, in tact, and packaged properly. They were a HIT! Everyone who tried them loved them! I especially do (the gluten free chocolate was amazing)! The Stroopies were super fresh and came sealed in their package! I can't wait to continue ordering these for fun or for events. Thank you Adrienne and the team! You've made a huge fan out of me, all the way from Michigan. :) read more

I've gotta admit that ice cream is still my favorite food, even though I'm basically a grown adult. That said, I'm always excited when more ice cream is brought to Lancaster. This ice cream, unless I'm mistaken, uses dairy from Pine View Dairy, a Lancaster staple where you can buy ultra fresh dairy products and pet cute baby cows. It has the local ingredients checkmark, and the shop itself is cozy, clean, inviting, and smells fantastic because of the freshly made stroopies, which are generously incorporated into various ice cream items. There's a lovely courtyard in the back where you can relax in the shade and enjoy your treat. So far, I've had their coffee, chocolate peanut butter, and chai stroopie flavors. My favorite, hands down, is the latter. It's a subtle, spicy, and interesting flavor. On the other hand, the more traditional flavors left me a little disappointed. What this ice cream really has going for it is its quality dairy. You can taste it in every bite. The added flavor (chocolate, coffee, peanut butter) comes out overpowered. For some, this might be perfect, but for me, I like an ice cream that packs a stronger punch. read more

The Lancaster Sweet Shoppe is a great place to go for great ice cream! We have good ice cream shops in Reading, PA but we were looking for some place to go for a little drive. The Lancaster Sweet Shoppe was the perfect spot. The Butter Brickle was the best I have had and it was served in a fresh waffle cone made on premise! To top it off you won't find a better group of peope to serve you. Highly recommend this place. read more

Service was amazing. The place is beautiful and their ice cream is delicious. I live 30 minutes away and will be coming back for more ice cream! read more

I love their chocolate and it's decently priced for the size or the amount. They also have ice cream you can sample which is really good I got the chocolate marshmallow I believe. The people are very friendly we didn't have to wait at all. The also have restrooms and tables so you can sit down and relax and enjoy your ice cream. read more

I had their Chocolate marshmallow ice cream last night, DELICIOUS!!! Not my go to but we are going back tonight to get it again

Super cute shop! They have a large variety of candy that you can buy in any weight. They also have ice cream. There are a few tables inside and some out back too! Super cute! read more

We love having this ice cream/chocolate shop in our neighborhood. The ice cream is so good and I love that you can get chocolate in beautiful packaging - especially for little gifts! The stroopies are tough to avoid!! read more

They use locally-made ice cream from Pine View Dairy. It's a fun candy store and ice cream shop in Lancaster, PA. They have milkshakes, homemade chocolates, hand-dipped ice cream in a whole lot of different flavors. They've got some nice seating behind the shop with lots of tables/chairs on a brick patio. The staff is nice and the place is locally owned. As someone who lives in the city, it's nice to be able to walk there since it's centrally located (next to Square One Cafe). Best ice cream place in the city, in my opinion. read more

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There's a lot of dessert place in downtown Lancaster but my wife and I always find ourselves gobbling up their ice cream. The people that works there are nice and they have great flavors to choose from. If you don't want ice cream, you can also purchase the variety of chocolates they have. In short, you can never go wrong coming in to this place when you're hankering for something sweet. I definitely recommend this to anyone who's reading this review. read more

So cute, lots and lots of tables! The stroopies are so delicious!! They serve Pine View Dairy ice cream, and the staff is very sweet and pleasant. read more

Very good ice cream. Just the right amount of classic and some seasonal choices. The service was very good. The store and atmosphere were great. read more

Cute shop, great ice cream! A definite place to satisfy your sweet tooth. I am saving a star because seating is tough if you come with more than 2 people. The patio in the back is great when the weather is perfect for parties of more than 2, but there are no heat lamps for the cooler nights or fans for the warmer nights. The inside seating is limited to small tables for 2 people. When I come with my two boys I have to stand. Yes I can try to take a chair from a neighboring table, but then I am in the way of people trying to get to the bathroom or to the patio. read more

We loved this ice cream shop especially the Oreo mint ice cream! My kids loved hanging outside on the patio in the back. Beautiful view with such great ice cream! read more

Went with friends to try this place about a month ago. What a great addition to the many awesome places in Lancaster. Fantastic ice cream choices and I really love that they have an outdoor patio area to sit at. We were there in the evening and they had what I call "fiesta lights" on the patio, which gave it that fun, summer feel. Everyone loved what they ordered, and I love it that they have a ice cream "sampler" since I had a hard time deciding which flavor to pick. Can't wait to go again. read more

Amazingly fresh old fashioned chocolate. Beautiful shop. But OMG I haven't had surly service like that in a long time! The young woman at the counter rolled her eyes more time than I can count, any question I asked was replied to with disdain. I am visiting Lancaster for the day and that is not the kind of attitude I need on my day off! read more

Such a perfect or shall i say 'sweet' addition to Lancaster! The staff was very welcoming and friendly even at 9pm on first Friday. I recommend for ice cream getting the 3 mini scoop sampler so you can try a variety of flavors! read more

This place has amazing ice cream. I went in for the first time recently and was impressed with all the sweets. It is larger than it appears from the outside. I was tempted to buy all kinds of candies but stuck to ice cream this time around. It seems they are known for their stroopies so I tried the chai stroopie ice cream. Wow! It was unique and delicious with tons for stroopie chunks. The only slightly negative thing about my experience was that only 1 person was working and the gentleman ahead of me in line ordered 15-20 milkshakes (no joke). But the young lady behind the counter handled herself gracefully and hustled hard to move through the line. I will definitely be back! read more

We had the ice cream and the German Chocolate Cake ice cream didn't really have much flavor, however, the Peanut Butter Cup was great. The stroopies are also very good. Everytime we've been here, however, we've had lackluster service. We are never greeted when we come in and the person working the counter never asks us what we would like, they just stand there and raise their eyebrows indicating we should speak. They seem like they don't want to be helping us. It is possible we had the same person serving us every time we went in (saturdays) and that person has poor customer service skills. read more

This place was amazing. We had just got done eating at a diner that left us less than satisfied and we were looking for something to get the awful taste out of our mouths. We loved what we got. I personally got the German Chocolate Cake Milkshake and I loved it. My whole family enjoyed their ice cream. read more