To put it simply, we were born away by our visit to Roots. We had never been to a farmers market…read moreanywhere near the size and diversity of this one. Dozens -- no, hundreds -- of vendors, Amish and others, selling an astonishing variety of foods and gifts of all descriptions. Sorry to be so wordy and vague, but there is so much to Roots. First off, it's open only on Tuesdays, so plan ahead. And get there early; the parking spots -- there are a lot of them -- really fill up. When we arrived at 10:30am, we circled and circled before finding a spot. Secondly, it can get very crowded, and in summer very hot. Dress accordingly. And please note that many of the vendors accept cash only. There are ATM machines scattered around the area, however. The market has indoor and outdoor vendor stands. We loved the delightfully huge food offerings (indoors). Everything fresh. All kinds of meats (loved those sausages). Every kind of fruit and vegetable you could want. lots of Amish vendors, but plenty of others. too. And wow, the selection of foods, clothing items (we bought beautiful, hand-cut belts), antiques, and ...well, we can go on and on. We spent hours here and came away exhausted and VERY happy. And we found ourselves wondering why can't we have a farmers market just half this size with a fraction of the goods for sale somewhere nearer us in New England? Honestly, we could go on for pages about this. We had a wonderful time and recommend a stop here. (And we were told there are several other really outstanding markets in the area). All the other positive Yelps you read about this place are right on. We're fortunate to have visited and are eager to return -- just wish it was closer.

Root's Country Market & Auction, a Lancaster County shopping staple since 1926…read more A beautiful spring Tuesday to shop for just about anything at Root's. I came specifically to shop in the Main building, area 3, for Tropical Forest Shea Butter Soaps as a birthday gift. I learned about Tropical Forest at the 2025 PA Christmas + Gift Show at the Harrisburg Farm Show Complex. Tropical Forest also has a stand at Green Dragon Farmer's Market. I am thankful this farmer's market has a website with a directory of most of the vendors and an office with people to answer questions. And free maps of the entire farmer's market. There is plenty of parking, a plethora of food places to take off or eat while there, a large number of restrooms, and great signage inside and outside of all the buildings. Worth noting, not all stands/vendors take cards; some only accept cash.

This was so fun to walk around during a busy Saturday morning! Despite the 80° weather, the place…read morewas packed. My friend and I had fun touring not only the inside, but several shops that had set up outside the day we came. Plenty of fresh produce, homemade goods, flowers, and fun things to look at. I wish the air control was a little better, coming on such a hot day! We preferred to be outside as it was very stuffy inside. Still a very fun spot to walk around, and a much bigger farmers market than I am used to. We ended up, leaving with several items, and were very happy with our purchases!

One of my absolutely favorite places in Lancaster. There is a great variety of stands for any mood…read moreyou are in. If you only visit Lancaster for a few days this is one of the places you have to go. My favorite stands: 1) S. Clyde Weaver has insane specialty sandwiches and is one of my favorite delis. I typically get a large roast beef sandwich with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and the sweet bell peppers. The peppers are my favorite and I always ask for as many as they are legally allowed to give me. Caution: the large subs are ginormous so I usually eat half then save the rest for later. The bread holds up pretty well and doesn't get super soggy, but if you plan to eat it the next day, I would forgo the tomato which can get a bit slippery. 2) Kom Essa features the best breakfast sandwich around. It's greasy, but if that's something you don't mind, this is a must try. 2) Mean Cup is for anything coffee/caffeine related. This might be the best coffee in Lancaster. I practically give all my money to their storefront shop on Harrisburg Pike. 3) Shady Maple is the perfect stop for sweet treats: donuts, whoopie pies, etc. They used to have the best maple bacon long johns (hear me out) but I haven't seen them there for a while. 4) The Candy Stand is nostalgia central for me. Pretty much any type of candy you can think of, you can find there. This was a staple for me when I was younger. 5) Long's Horseradish features the best horseradish you can buy in a gagillion different flavors and variations.

This was a fun and authentic market to stop into when in the area. My friend is local, and she…read morerecommended we try this spot. It was fun to see some of the products that Lancaster is known for! I had to get the special red soda, and a Whoopie pie. Both delicious! This spot has all the basics you could want. Ingredients, as well as a lot of premade options you could heat up or bake at home. It is on the pricier end being a meat market, but still fun to look around and get a few items!

Stopped on the drive back to Philly and it was amazing!!! Tons of different things you can choose…read morefrom. I got tea and fudge and gifts for my niece and nephew. They do take credit cards!

In one of my several Lancaster PA food blogs, I asked other foodies where they went for their Amish…read morebarbecue (normally held on Fridays and Saturdays, starting in May and going till Sept.). For those who don't live in Lancaster, PA; it's a "thing" and a good "thing" at that. There was an overwhelming response for Kissel Hill and so, that's where I vowed to be, on a Saturday, arriving at around 11:15. The barbecue masses, showed up at 10am. I figured this must have been the case, because when I arrived, there were no more leg/thigh combos, grilled sliced potatoes - sold out, except for one, which we snagged (the last potato) and grilled carrots - gone. If you plan on going to an Amish barbecue stand, get there EARLY. The consensus (among myself & hubby), potato - under cooked, chicken lacked essential flavors derived from smoke and brining, meat wasn't as tender as was expected, completely out of napkins and forks?? Oh crap! Come on Kissel, I know this isn't your first rodeo. Some Amish bbq stands include whoopie pies, this was not one of them. Sadly, even the roll was not up to par; it was stale. Oh man. No worries, Lancaster County has lots of contenders out there and I aim to try all of them. There is small adjoining market with a ton of apples, onions, potatoes, pie filling, pickles, noodles, baked goods, flowers, dairy items and more.

Don't let its size fool you! The market has a good variety of fairly-priced locally grown and…read moretheir own fruits and vegetables, cheese, eggs and milk, homemade soda, Amish baked goods, pumpkins, mums, and more. The apple cider slushies are so refreshing. The staff of local Amish ladies is courteous and helpful. The market is open Monday-Saturday from April to November and then Friday and Saturday in the off-season. You can buy them in the market or pick-your-own cherries in the spring. Try John's secret recipe chicken barbecue on Saturdays April - November.

The have the freshest food. I go there to pick up my meats and seafood. Also, they have good pastry.read more

FYI, Reading is pronounced "REDDING" - rhymes with sledding…read more Reading Terminal Market is worth a visit. Did you know that a non-profit runs the Reading Terminal? Did you know there are *zero* corporate chain businesses there? Just independent shops, many family-owned. Get ice cream, coffee, lunch, dinner, groceries, you name it. Think you know their hours? Back then the Market was open until 5pm. Now they're open until 6! And for a limited time (until end of July), there'll be a few evenings where they stay open until *7*: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZBN7YuGXV8/ Heard about the new outdoor Plaza? It's a brightly-lit seating area with a center bar. Find it on the south side of the Market, open 11am-7pm daily during Summer 2026: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZXy24Tx_sP/ (SO happy Filbert Street is pedestrian-only during this period.) On Instagram? Follow @rdgterminalmkt since someone took @readingterminalmarket already. Their social media team should really scoop up @readingterminalmarket.philly eh?

Very nice market space with a number of food options, from chocolate and cheese to noodles, crepes,…read moreand island-inspired eats - great for groups. There are also houseplants, a farmer's market type stand featuring fresh produce and goods, and more. The market is comfortable, with seating available to eat in and enjoy, as well as a cute kids play area with books, games, and toys. Restrooms are clean. We enjoyed noodles from Mr. Lee's Noodles and chipotle chicken crepes from Crepes at CASA. Great spot to explore!

Think of a smaller version of Philly's Reading Terminal Market.There is wide variety of sandwich,…read morepizza, coffee, beer, chocolate, Asian food, bakery, Ice cream. meat and deli kiosks. There is something here to please every member of the family. Very nicely set up in a renovated older building conveniently located right off main street. This is a worthy stop if you find yourself in the area.

Friendly staff. Good selection of affordable produce to make healthy cuisine. Authentic Italian…read morecanned goods to make healthy food. Check it out!

If you have Italian heritage or love old school open-air markets, visit this one. It's among the…read moreoldest in the country and filled with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and more.

Locally produced from the farm, fresh produce. Some great prices for corn on the cob (6/$1),…read morezucchini (any 2 for $1), tomatoes ($1/lbs), etc. and pickled vegetables and more in jars when we stopped by. The gentleman working the field in the back dressed as a Mennonite (common to the area), so we thought it highly likely this was the fruit of his labor. A great stop at the side of the road. Seasonal, of course, and very busy when we stopped by. Some of the veggies at the end of the day weren't that great, they get picked over quite a bit over the course of the day (go early for the best selection).

Great little Mennonite ran stand directly on Route 30 in Pa Dutch Country. This little roadside…read morestand sells a variety of cool things to stop, and check out. They have a large greenhouse area with beautiful flowers as well as Vegetables, Baked Goods, Jams, Jellies and of course homemade Root Beer. One thing that took me by surprise at this stand is they actually take debit cards unlike most of the Amish ran stands in the area. Overall a really cool place to stop, and check out while traveling the Lincoln Highway through PA Dutch Country.

Always fun hunting for treasures at Jake's. Never disappointed and always find something…read moreinteresting to purchase

Jake's has really gone down hill. Nothing but people selling junk and hundreds of salivating…read morejunkers looking to buy it. I remember when you could find actual antiques and collectibles there, but that was decades ago. Now, if you find a true collectible, expect to pay for it. Gone are the days of finding something good for a few bucks. Their Goody's food truck is long gone and has been replaced by someone selling tacos. I do not know anyone who wants to eat tacos at 8 in the morning. I miss Goody's- they had the best hand-cut french fries, burgers, hot dogs, even breakfast sandwiches...and don't forget the piping hot coffee. It was great to sit at one of their tables after shopping and just take a break. Their other food vendor at the front of the market is still there, but their prices are outrageously high and the employees are less than friendly. If you're in the area, do stop in, but if you have to travel, it's really not worth it. Nor is it worth it if you're looking for antiques/collectibles.

We loved the new Amish Farmers Market located off of RT 23 in Lancaster/Leola PA. The market…read moreoffered great produce, wonderful desserts, fresh meats and provided an enjoyable shopping experience. We will be doing our shopping here from now on...THANKS