Our summer annual Lancaster County greenhouse shopping includes lunch at the gem of a restaurant,…read moreLickity Split, with their signature pickle soup. I did enjoy a burger special, the Patty Melt. Gail, our server, was personable, accommodating, and delightful. We also had the opportunity to speak with the charming owner, Gina, who shared the history of Lickity Split, which began with their ice cream truck. The dessert menu included dairy-free and sugar-free ice creams. If you are shopping in Lancaster County, you must dine at the quaint old-fashioned Lickity Split. You won't regret the food or service.

Stopped for an early dinner on my way through the Lancaster area. I opted to park around back in…read morethe paved parking lot behind the building. The entrance was very easy to locate. The inside of the restaurant is somewhat narrow, but long. They have a variety of seating available and I was put in a comfy booth towards the front. Both the employee working at the host stand and my server were very friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be working there. My server said she had been there since she was 15 years old and seemed to have good report with the regulars. I ordered a small spring house salad with the dressing on the side and the cheesesteak stuffed pretzel. The stuffed pretzel was greasy and amazing in all of the ways a good Amish pretzel is. It had the right amount of salty and sweet and the cheesesteak filling was hot and gooey. The pickle and chips on the side added a nice crunch. The salad was fresh and loaded with toppings. I wished I had room for ice cream because all of the flavors in the case next to where I was seated sounded delicious, but I was too full. I asked for a rice krispie to go and it didn't let me down. It had a nice vanilla flavor and that fresh marshmallow-y pull in each bite. Prices were more than fair for the quality. The bathroom is outside in a separate building, but was also easy to locate and clean. I will be back to try some ice cream!

My last review was over 5 years ago. I was hoping to have a better experience, but unfortunately I…read morecan't say it was. I was with a friend and we both felt the same. The food was rather bland and lack of choices was not that good. I see no reason to recommend or return, that said II would probably just go to their grocery store and get something there instead. I will say the wait staff was friendly and helpful.

I was really looking forward to this place, especially since the Airbnb host recommended it to me…read morethe first night visiting PA. I deducted the first star since the food selection is limited, especially for people with dietary restrictions. I really did not get to do the buffet since I have a shellfish, seafood, pork, dairy allergy. I deducted the second star since I ordered the sirloin steak meal expecting to receive a steak. I was thrown off to receive a hamburger instead; when I asked the waitress, I was informed that this restaurant does not serve steak. The third star was deducted since the waffle my grandma got was mushy and soggy. Otherwise, the staff was a helpful and polite bunch of people. Overall, the staff made the experience worthwhile; otherwise, I realistically would not recommend this place, nor would my family.

You fall in love with this coffee shop as soon as you walk through the doors! This shop is so…read moretastefully and beautifully designed with texture, warmth and beauty. The gorgeous hanging baskets are everything! The food was delicious and I appreciate the sourdough option. Service was friendly and fast. Will definitely visit again if I'm back in the area!

The place definitely has such a great curb appeal when you pull up to it. So modern and sleek, love…read morethe design and love the black. When you walk in it is very warm and charming but on a Saturday morning it is very busy. I was planning on doing some work there, but it was just too crowded that I needed to find somewhere else I ended up going to the library. I did order a drink which was really good. Had some fries they were a bit salty, but at the same time they tasted good. So not too much to complain about. I would come again maybe try during the week when it's not so crowded. Definitely would recommend this place but maybe try coming during the week so it's not so claustrophobic. Great decor guys!

Absolutely love the Soup Guy! The soups and dinners are delicious. If you are looking for…read morehomemade meals and soups with all fresh ingredients don't hesitate order! The stuffed chicken breast dinner is one of my favorites. All the soups are delicious! Help support this small business! You won't be disappointed!!

From the owner: Soup Guy — Fresh by Dawn, Gone by Dinner!…read more From our simmer-all-day soups to our signature, ultra-creamy mac & cheese, every bite starts at sunrise. We hit the market each morning, hand-pick the best produce, dairy, and local meats, then head straight to the kitchen to prep, cook, and load up your favorites—all before they reach your spoon. Build-A-Bite Days Craving total control? Swing by on Build-A-Bite days and pile on the toppings, sauces, and mix-ins that make your taste buds sing. You dream it, we dish it. Pre-Order & Score Your Share We’re proudly small-batch—and that means the most-loved flavors disappear fast. Reserve online at SoupGuyPA.com or call ahead to lock in your order. Once we sell out, that’s it till tomorrow! Eat fresh. Eat local. Eat Soup Guy—where today’s ingredients become today’s meal.

This is an adorable place off the highway. Reasonably priced food and coffee with plenty of areas…read moreto grab a seat. I will say if you're in a rush to grab a cup of coffee and go, this probably isn't the place to go to. I was here around 945 on a Wednesday and they were slammed. It only took about 20 minutes to get my to go order and latte, which was worth the wait. Will come back and dine in the next time I'm in the area.

While passing through Ephrata we searched Yelp for dinner ideas. The strong reviews of Stonehouse…read moreCafe got our attention. It's definitely a cute place - smallish, but with lots of character and good food. They have a no nonsense espresso machine and they made me an upside-down dry cappuccino without any hesitation. If I lived in Ephrata I could see this becoming my main go-to for my cappuccinos. Service was friendly but a little slow. It could be our timing was bad, and to their credit the cook warned us that our order (we split one burger) would take 30 or more minutes. That seemed excessive to us but who knows, maybe they just received 10 DoorDash orders right before we arrived. Times like this really separate the good from the great restaurants. Great service would have been to not only apologize, but to also offer us a free espresso drink or an appetizer or a dessert to hold us over. Instead we had to ask for water two or three times. Over all, our experience was enjoyable, but they should consider hiring one or two more crew members.

We hear how bone broth is nutrient dense and how it supports joint health and improved gut function…read moreso how about one of the signature items sold by Crowded Kitchen is bone broth. I asked about what they sell more of and the response everything. The Lancaster Central Market is the perfect place for small businesses like Crowded Kitchen to succeed.

Soups, broths, stocks, even gravies oh my! A tasty little stand full of all the comforts needed to…read morewarm and nourish you on those cold PA days or to enhance your holiday dishes. Everything is beautifully seasoned and simply put, darn good! Save the jars for refills or small discounts on your next visit. Plan ahead and preorder for holiday Ingredients. Worth the time if you're visiting Central Market.

Well organized and wide selection…read more And a great source for a Thanksgiving smoked turkey (order in advance). The scrapple and smoked Ham hocks are also very good. The staff is helpful.

It's already April and my wife and I's little getaway to Pennsylvania back in February continues to…read morepop into my head. Mostly it's where we stayed (shoutout to Airbnb), but also it was the fun and different experiences/places we visited around the Intercourse/Lancaster area like Stoltzfus Meats. This store doubles as a place to eat at as well as a spot to get plenty of (I bet you can guess) meats to cook up in the privacy of your own home. Normally, a place like Stoltzfus might have been somewhere we may not have even ventured into, but wanting to spend as much time in that aforementioned Airbnb, we saw the great Yelp score of this spot and what it offered in the way of food to cook, and so Stoltzfus was visited with a meaty mission in hand. What does Stoltzfus offer (beyond just saying meat)? Well they really do have a massive selection of different types of steak, pork, chicken, and even some non-meat meals (pizzas, mac and cheese, etc.). Some items come frozen which would have worked well for us had we been staying longer than a couple of days, but we decided to hit up the counter and get some fresh uncooked items that we could make for dinner (and breakfast). Once being helped (which was quick as there were many people working) the staff member was friendly (albeit we had a little confusion about the amount of sausage types we could buy) and we were able to purchase a few different flavored-sausages, some macaroni salad, and some breakfast sausages to make the next morning. After grabbing these we looked at some of the prepackaged meats and found some marinated chicken strips to get as well. Once back at the Airbnb, we cooked everything up and the meats definitely were tender and flavorful. The macaroni salad was also pretty solid. Though nothing blew me away, the meal we made was great for the price we spent. Best item was probably the breakfast sausages we had the next morning. They were a maple apple flavor and dang were they delicious. Overall, Stoltzfus Meats did the trick for our little Airbnb getaway. Perhaps not a place we would have ventured to if not staying in a location that warranted some potential cooking, I am still glad we got to experience Stoltzfus and would definitely return if we did end up back in that part of the Pennsylvania state with the need to make a meal. Even if I physically don't come back, I know my mind will at least continue to return here!

The buffet: 3ish stars. The lemon meringue pie: 5,000 stars…read more The restaurant seems clean, the service is fine, the buffet is nothing to write home about...like it's not bad, but nothing stands out....until you get into the pie case. All the pies we tried were delicious. The stand out: Best Lemon Meringue pie I have EVER had, and I LOVE lemon meringue pie. I made my husband go almost an hour each way (so 2 hours) so I could have this pie as my Easter dessert. He didn't mind, we ate breakfast while we were there, lol. Note: breakfast doesn't include pies, but for less than $5 you get a slice of pie to go that is really 2 slices worth. The only reason I wouldn't get a whole pie, is because I would eat the WHOLE pie. I would love to post a picture of said pie, but I ate it. (I'll try to update with some pics the next time we go!)

I was passing through the Lancaster area and I knew exactly what I wanted for dinner. But, I…read morecouldn't find it on any regular restaurants' menus. I looked at Dienner's and found it, so I decided to go there. Turns out, they call chicken & noodles "chicken pot pie"! The buffet was better than I had expected. A good salad bar, lots of desserts and, of course, the chicken & noodles I was looking for.

First time trying.... In the Allentown Farm market... Has many Gluten Free options especially for…read moresoups... they even have a place to sit. Worth a visit...

We're not in Allentown often, but when we are we love walking through the Allentown Farmer's…read moreMarket. We've tried a couple of places to eat and were very pleased. So we decided to try out a new place and found Soul Soup. All four soups that day were gluten free...just what I needed. I tried the clam chowder and my wife tried the broccoli. They were both amazing. I couldn't believe all the clams that I had in my bowl. And they had a nice sized bar right across the aisle to sit at. Definitely worth trying out!

Met up with some friends here for lunch a few weeks ago. Two of us got the prime rib dip with some…read morereally good potato chips. The chips seemed like homemade but I'm not sure if they were. Definitely some tasty chips. We both decided the sandwiches were just okay. For the price, there wasn't much meat or cheese on it, and it was a bit bland. Definitely needs to be served with some creamy horseradish sauce or a garlic aioli or something. The other two in our group got the Chicken Taco salads and they really liked them. The service was fine and the restaurant itself was nice - it's in a quaint old building and has some rooms upstairs. Looks like it would be a good place to have some drinks but judging from my sandwich and other people's reviews, they need to step it up a bit on the food.

We stumbled across this place while taking the long way home from the shore, which we thought was…read moreso funny that that is the name of the restaurant! Cute historic building but it needs some updates and a good scrub.. It looks like they renovated it maybe 20 or so years ago and it needs a refresher for sure but the food was very good. Very fresh. We had the prime rib dip and a bacon onion jam, burger the burger was delicious. It was definitely homemade not a frozen patty. The rolls were actually very good toasted and fresh. We noticed the nice big pizza oven in the bar area.