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!

Had a wonderful time shopping with my friends and family at the Bird In Hand Farmers Market. Lots…read moreof baked goods, candies, cheese, coffees. Jewelry booths, meats, fresh produce, coffees. Wooden decorative items, many handmade items. Lots of Easter holiday shopping on a very busy Tuesday afternoon. Has a real fun food market vibe.

Excellent produce stand. Service was quick and respectable by a young Amish child. They had fresh…read morestrawberries they grew. There were also baked goods. On Saturdays they have an outdoor chicken BBQ prepared by S & M Catering. Highly recommended.

Great people, produce, and service! It's always worth the stop. I hope they bring back the…read moresoft-serve ice cream.

Every single item is delicious- the baked goods are epic. The fresh produce is amazing- the flowers…read moreare gorgeous and then there's Thom's bread! Everyone is so helpful and sweet! They have a great pre-order for deserts during the holidays

Our favorite farmers market in the area! The selection of plants, flowers, bushes, shrubs, etc is…read moreincredible! Everything is so beautifully maintained and always looks so healthy and alive. And the PRICES are SO reasonable. You can't visit without checking out the market, too. The fruits and veggies always are top notch quality and delicious. Service is always above and beyond - the staff is very knowledgeable and so friendly. My favorite place to visit each spring for our spring/summer plants!

TEN stars, well.. if there were such a thing, that's what I would give Hoover's. When I first…read moremoved to Lancaster, I visited many farmer's markets, in search of that "true" gem. I was surprised to see that several carried candies and grocery store merchandise. And the prices, well.. don't even get me started. There were some other nice markets, but I found Hoover's in showcasing Lancaster's meats, dairy, pickles, sauces, jams, desserts, not to mention all of their glorious produce (reasonably priced), a for sale bin and beautiful flowers. Right now, it's pumpkin time and boy, does Hoover's have many pumpkins to choose from, and CHEAP. I bought seven tomatoes (made sauce) for $3.00. They were in that "clearance" bin.

We went to Lapp Valley farm for the most creamy and delicious ice cream…read more Very short distance from it is the village farm market. It is a beautiful farm filled with trees, plants, succulents... anything you need for your flower/plant needs. But it is a secret gem that hides the most amazing sandwich shop in the area. It is filled with fresh bread, baked goods and most amazing pies, fresh fruit and vegetables. But all of it hides this amazing sandwich shop that has one of the best Philly Cheese Steaks. It is gooey with melted cheese and if you ask for chopped hot peppers... you can get the perfect blend of banana peppers and jalapeño peppers to get the kick! You don't want to miss this store if you are in the area! We stayed in a nearby Airbnb tiny home. You can't beat the kind attentive service and the care by which they make every sandwich. Everything is so fresh and well made! No indoor seating... so be ready for the heat if you plan to eat here.

What a great place. So much good stuff it was difficult to decide, hence the pictures i took…read more They were even nice enough to heat up a fresh peach dumpling for us and add icecream. So so good.

I love sharing new finds but this is so good that I almost want to keep it a secret. First, I was…read moreon a phone call that I couldn't afford to take off my car play as it was a work related on so I just stumbled across this as I drove around but I also had to sit outside for about an hour until I got off. I watched so many people come out with these amazing coffee creations...I didn't get any since I had had enough caffeine for the day but I would ABSOLUTELY try a the next time. Second, the store is small but mighty...homemade soups, baked goods, fresh fruits/vegis and breakfast sandwich/sandwiches. I got the world's best bagel breakfast sandwich. It was one of those times you bite into something expecting it to be good but it turns out to be the best one you every had. Super crispy tasty bacon, pillowy eggs and cheesy but just the right amount. And FILLING--basically still full at 2pm. SOOO good!!

One of my favorite places. Its even better because they are a few doors down from my home. Everyone…read moremakes you feel so welcome. All of their homemade foods are delicious. We purchase the "fiber balls" often as well as desserts, veggies, fruits, breads, cheeses, and this year even bought Thanksgiving pies. In the summer, you can't beat the quality of the beautiful flowers and plants. We purchase them for the whole home. Bottom line, they are a gem to have locally. Oh, and breakfast sandwiches are amazing. Yum!

Went today as the weather was going to be nice. It's a nice scenic ride there. It's located in the…read moremiddle of nowhere which is great. The place is huge. No rhyme or reason with the layout. Lots of tents and tables selling all kinds of stuff. I went looking for specific items a Walkman type cassette player (found one $3, untested) a old school gps (found one 5 with a tablet size screen, untested), motorcycle helmet goggles (found a our, new $8) and motorcycle sun glasses (found a new pair $10). A 3 input charging wire (found one new $5). A belt (found one new $5). That's was all I could fit on my motorcycle. Food choices are amazing and very reasonable prices, HOWEVER Theres no indoor seating at most places and limited outside seating). I did find an air conditioned small breakfast place with seating. It was too hot to eat for me. I bought a pickle on a stick for $3). Lots of vendors. Looks like they sold all the vendor spots out. Lots to choose from. Had a great few hours.

Lots of stands. Food stands. Some places take only cash. Some take only cards, some take venmo or…read morecash app. Lots of walking. Inside and outside vendors. Only open on Fridays. Closes at 8pm. Plenty of things to look at and buy. Produce, toys, clothes, food and more.

As expected, it was a busy Friday at the Lancaster Central Market, one of the best places to…read moresupport small businesses. Since it's been some time since I last shopped here, it was a treat browsing all the vendor stands and seeing what foods are available. As a garden/flower enthusiast, you know I had to check out the flower stands like Perfect Pots and Inspirational Blossoms, both with fresh blooms. For lunch, after a taste test, I opted for Soulcialze, which provided generous portions of mac n cheese, collards, beef brisket, and cornbread. Tables are provided for lunch or snacks, but we had to wait a few minutes because none were available. At Lancaster Central, you can expect a friendly atmosphere in this beautiful historic building, where the local community shops and supports. I usually secure parking via parking apps at the Hager lot or one of the two nearby parking garages.

"For it's always just a short walk To the oldest established…read morepermanent floating Crap game in New York" (Guys and Dolls) Well, we didn't exactly have a short walk to the oldest established permanent Farmer's Market in the United States. That's because on our visit, three of the parking garages bordering the market were full, and by the time we found street parking (you'd better polish up your parallel parking skills) it was close to a 30-minute stroll to this historic landmark. The market goes way back--all the way to 1730--when local farmers rolled into town with whatever they'd harvested and sold it in what was then just an open field in the center of the growing community. Today, it is home to over 65 vendors selling fruits & vegetables, meats, poultry, fish & cheeses, fresh baked bread, pretzels, pierogis, handmade dishes, smoothies, flowers, hot coffee, sweet treats, and even pickles. We had a blast wandering through the crowded aisles and picking up a few odds and ends. If you love jerky and meat sticks (as I do), you will walk out with a ton of goodies (as I did).

From Long Island, we visit Lancaster often cause good for pleasant, near getaways. This is one of…read moreour must stops. Taking a cooler with us we usually pick up bacon (yum) and donuts. Think they're famous for their donuts. Good selection with many different fillings. The rest of the market is good too. Nice fruit & veg. Recommend stopping here and the adjacent Goods store if you're in the area.

Regular grocery store with tourist trap stuff like the old fashioned bulk candy, and other…read moreproducts. The prices aren't great. Again, not sure what the hype is about this spot.

The cutest little market! Great produce and other goodies. Their chicken barbecue lunches in the…read moresummer are a great value and completely delicious. Worth a visit if you're in the area!

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.