I'm a big fan of the small butcher shop. I recently discovered Valint's when a friend told me to…read morecheck it out. I drove a half hour--and I'm really glad I did. I had a chance to talk with the owner, and he's completely dialed in and clearly knows his product. The shop itself is great and offers more than just meat--utensils, barbecue supplies, vacuum sealers, and even video games, which is a fun touch. You can hang out, grab a beer, and relax on the front porch. I'm especially a fan of chorizo sausage, and I cooked some up today--it was fantastic. I'll definitely be going back.

Best meats around. Fresh and ready for the grill. Friendly and helpful butchers. The quality is…read morewell worth it for a little extra $. Love the unique door handles made out of meat cleavers!

We tried Donna's for the first time at Polar Bites 2018, and it was probably my first experience…read morewith a pepper jam. It was the first time we'd ever heard of Donna's, and I'm glad they were there! On the menu at Polar Bites was a Raspberry Reisling Cake and an assortment of pepper jams on crackers. The Reisling cake was really good! The white cake was delicious and moist. The frosting tasted strongly like Reisling and was a little boozy. This isn't a complaint, we really enjoyed it! They also served up habanero jelly on what appeared to be a wheat thin with a small pepper slice on top and a dab of white cream. It was really a unique experience and I really liked it! For my first time trying a pepper jam, it was a great experience. They had a large assortment of jams and things to choose from. If you catch them at an event near you it's definitely worth stopping and sampling, or even buying something. I had to find them on Facebook to get more info and I suggest you do the same!

I bought 3 jars of Donna's Pepper Jellies at Fall Fest in Findley Lake, NY…read more I sampled about 10 of her jellies and loved every one of them but narrowed it down to my favorite three. I would buy her jellies again. My family LOVED all three.

We saw a segment on a local news channel and it looked so good and homemade flavors! Which are…read moregood for you! They are located in the heart of the village of Lancaster. Its a nice cute location. One perk they have is cups and a water cooler. I thought that was a nice touch since a little water helps wash down the ice cream. The kids behind the counter were great with explaining the process of how the ice cream is made and the flavors. It took awhile to choose one. We chose chocolate covered strawberry and black cherry. Both were so good. So fresh and wasn't too heavy. My husband described it as decadent. Need to comeback abd try more flavors.

Great addition to the Lancaster area! They have so many wonderful flavors. I brought my dog…read morelast time and he really enjoyed his pup cup!

The local public tv station hosted a chocolate tasting show where the owners of Dark Forest…read moreChocolate Makers featured several of their chocolates from different regions of the world. It was very interesting. We sampled the chocolates we pre-ordered for the tv show. For the first time we learned to eat it slowly and appreciate the subtleties of good chocolate. There is really no comparison from what we are used to eating from other chocolate stores. Since then we have bought chocolates at their store in Lancaster and always find something we have not yet tried but really enjoy.

Let me start out by saying this is not your typical chocolate place like Watsons or Niagara…read morechocolates. This place is what I would consider a designer chocolate store. It's small location and focuses on REAL cocoa. So when you first walk in, you will be hit with a not-so-pleasant smell. This is due to the cocoa beans. If you aren't familiar with that smell, it can be off-putting. Suck it up and continue on to view the limited options they have available for purchase. Everything is vegan and organic so prices are higher than other chocolate stores and you will not find things such as chocolate covered Oreos or sponge candy. You will find several types of dark chocolate candy bars, chocolate covered pretzels, cocoa coffee, etc. Be sure to try out my favorite - the skipping stones. They are dark chocolate covered toffee pieces. It's a wonderful place to find a unique chocolate gift for someone but you have to know what you are walking into or you may be disappointed.

This cafe is in my own backyard. The village of Lancaster has made…read moreSome big changes in a good way!Lancaster coffee co has been here and we Finally Made it in our recent " coffee tour". Located right on central ave , there is street parking along the tree lined street. There is a counter where you order and a seating counter along the large picture window . The place sits about 30 max. It's bright and airy, but it was freezing the day we went - to the point where a few of us kept on our winter coats . The little cafe tables are marble like you'd see in a bistro, and they make an effort to keep them clean - accounting for their 100% health score! The menu has many drinks, hot and cold to choose from. Lattes, chai, boba, smoothies, and also offers some food- I didn't try it but the burger looked great. Husband and I both had lattes- made Quickly and brought to our table- the coffee was Smooth- could have been a bit hotter. He had a lemon muffin which had a nice surprise inside ofLemon curd. Prices are fair . It's a nice addition to the village.

I've found myself coming here more and more lately. I bring a good book and submerse myself while…read moredrinking a Lancaster brew. I still stand by the fact that their lattes and anything you find on their specials list is always going to be served at "drinking temperature", I prefer death hot coffee though. I live for the Lox bagel. Its the best I've ever had in WNY. Literally half a block of cream cheese on that thing! I found the breakfast sandwiches on the croissant was super disappointing. Its not on a croissant, but rather a think, dense bun disguised as a croissant. I definitely won't get that again. Love that they have a whole case of macarons!

The crust is amazing. THE CRUST is so yummy. My order was initially cheesed when I asked for no…read morecheese (I know it's weird-ish). Pizza 151 made me a whole new cheeseless pizza (Specialty Veggie) cooked to perfection which I enjoyed EVERY BITE of. I ordered the garlic red sauce instead of the regular pizza sauce. This sauce has some Parmesan cheese in it but the parm doesn't upset my stomach as it's a harder cheese with less lactose in it. (Sharing in case this helps you too!) THE CRUST is something to write home about. The flavor and texture is reminiscent of my childhood favorite pizza place! Rhymes with Meet-za Mutt lol. Anyway - I was pleased with the service and quality! I will definitely be ordering from here again, (god-willing), and I highly recommend you do too If you have the chance. Tell them I sent you and remember to tip well!

New pizzeria in the village of Lancaster. The staff is very nice and attentive. We ordered a slice…read moreof regular cheese pizza just to try it and they gave us a piece with sweet sauce to try because we asked how the sweeter sauce was. Both were pretty good. The sweet sauce was a bit much for me but I'm sure others may love it. The regular sauce had the right amount of spice and acid and I enjoyed it. The crust was crunchy and had decent flavor but a little too doughy for me. It couldve just been that slice, so I'd try a whole pie next time.

Nice hidden gem in the village of Lancaster. This tea bar has tasty selections, the teas are always…read moresurprisingly flavorful without going too far sweet or being too subtle. They have just the right balance. There are also some snacks and cookies led, and iced teas, sparkling water and soda with adaptogens. Staff is upper friendly and helpful. Check it out!!

Stopped in with a friend , last week Thursday evening to finally check the place out. The location…read morewas warm, cozy and relaxing. Even though, we missed out on the hot chocolate flights, and hot chocolate, the tea lattes were delicious, and truly unique to their names. The owner was wonderful to chat with, and her concept of natural ingredients in lattes, different selection of can drinks and healthy snacks, and a few baked goods exemplies the places energy and vibe. My drink selection was a Blueberry Pancake Latte...delightful, heavenly made with care and perfection. Service was welcoming and look forward to returning for one of their events.

A friend and I met here for dinner. The atmosphere in Symposium is warm and inviting. The server…read morewas attentive. They have an extensive wine list and cocktail list. On the night we were there, a singer was setting up. Unfortunately, we were a little early to hear any of his sets. I ordered the steak flatbread, gluten free. It had great flavor to it, and I would go back and try other flatbreads. My friend ordered what she always gets, which was a Caesar with chicken. She enjoyed it. This is a cozy spot in the Village of Lancaster.

We only stopped in for an after dinner drink, but I found the place super cute. My only complaint…read morewas it's pretty bright in there. We got a couple spots at the small bar and were served fairly quick. I had the espresso martini which was served in coupe glass. It was tasty, but pretty sweet. My boyfriend got a basic vodka cranberry, as they do not have iced tea. I would like to come back for brunch or a nice glass of wine.