On our way back from a trip to NC and up to MA, we decided to stop in Lancaster for some lunch and…read moreshopping. My husband and I looked for the best BBQ places in the area and landed on The BBQ Barn. A small and cute little barn sits in the corner of the plaza (on the right of Target). We ordered chicken and rib dinners with an extra pulled pork sandwich (we ordered way too much but needed to try it all!!). Dinner plates come with Cole slaw, a dinner roll, potatoes, and a whoopie pie. There is seating outside. We both agreed that the chicken may have been the best we have ever had. It was seasoned so well and perfectly cooked. The ribs came with bbq sauce on the side. There was a line, but service was quick and efficient. The grills are right in front and you can see the cooking happening! Inside the barn, I could see them rolling out fresh pretzels. They also had homemade root beer, which was very good! After we finished eating, I couldn't help but grab a vanilla ice cream cone to share with my dogs. They agree too, best soft serve ice cream we have ever had. Since getting home, we have already talked about how we need to plan a trip back to Lancaster to get more BBQ and explore the area a bit longer.

Important! The address listed in Yelp is wrong. The BBQ Barn is located in Lancaster on the north…read moreside of Lincoln Highway but is not visible from the road. Drive to the Target just west of the American Music Theatre and head to the far east side of the Target, driving back around the side of the building and the restaurant will be on your right. Watch for small signs directing you to the BBQ Barn. Review: Very good pulled pork sandwiches with lots of meat for a very reasonable price. Full meal is a great deal that includes three small grilled red potatoes, a small coleslaw, roll, whoopie pie, and drink for $12.50-$14.00 depending on your meat and beverage choice. They sell "homemade" root beer that I tried and it was good and tasted like the original drove in A&W root beer except it lacked carbonation. We had a sandwich plus one full meal for about $20 and left a small tip. Note that this is a casual place with outdoor seating only, similar to a food truck. Thankfully the picnic table seating is mostly in the shade. I do recommend this place for a quick lunch or dinner and noticed local Amish eating there while we had lunch. today.

Such a cute gift shop and bakery in the heart of Amish town Lancaster. The bakery was stocked with…read moresweets, homemade root beer and pretzels. A staff member greeted us with samples of their famous shoofly pie which was warmed and tasty. The cashier was friendly. They have something for all interests in the gift shop. Nic naks, clothing, Amish goods, furniture etc.

We stopped at Dutch Haven after lunch across the parking lot, drawn in by the windmill, which…read morestands like a beacon for travelers aong Route 30 and the mildly curious. It is the sort of landmark that promises something memorable, or at least something sweet. Inside, the place leans heavily into its role as a stop-off for visitors. Shelves are filled with faux-Amish goods, hex signs, and a cheerful assortment of bric-a-brac, along with shirts that seem very proud of nearby towns with names that invite, shall we say a certain kind of humor. It feels less like a bakery and more like a general store that wandered into a theme. The people working there are genuinely kind, and generous with samples, which is always a wise and welcome strategy. We tried a bit of the shoo fly pie, and in the past we've tried some cookies, root beer, and ice cream. They were all perfectly fine. Pleasant, even. But they did not distinguish themselves from the many other places in Lancaster County offering the same treats with equal or better competence. Nothing here is bad. In fact, it is all quite enjoyable in the moment. But it is not something I would go out of my way for again. Far less so when the tourist busses are around. It is a place you stop at because you are already there, because the windmill caught your eye, because someone offers you a sample and you say yes. Three stars, for doing what it does well enough, in a place where "well enough" is abundant.

best shoo fly pie ice cream ive ever eaten! so good i had to buy a half galloon and drive it 3…read morehours home in my portable frig/freezer

I have been eating Shoofly pie for many years. I do believe that the Bird In Hand Bakery on route…read more340 (Old Philadelphia Pike ) has the best one in Lancaster. This pie is wet bottom, which is very moist with a flaky crust. Hands down the best.

Uncle Leroy's Candy Kitchen's location is at the historic Lancaster Central Market…read more Lots of delightful old-time goodies with the staff ready to assist. Check out the first two shelves in the glass cabinet, which have many different flavors of fudge, including salted caramel. Also cookies and brittle.

This local candy & nuts shop based in Strasburg is a great place!…read more Located in the Rockvale Outlets, Uncle Leroy's offers a good selection of homemade fudge, chocolates, candies, brittles, nuts, snacks, peanut butter dips, Amish jams, jellies, and jarred food. This store also offers ice cream, dipped cones, fresh squeezed lemonade, coffee, and cold drinks. There are plenty of free samples throughout this store, sort of reminded me of the samples at Stonewall Kitchen (ME & NH) and Kitchen Kettle Village. Recently, I stopped in at Uncle Leroy's during a shopping trip to the outlets. I enjoyed plenty of samples of the candies. spicy nuts, and dips. I purchased some mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups and chocolate caramel creams for snacking on. I enjoyed my treats in moderation this past month with my daily coffee, but unfortunately for me, I found my package of milk chocolate mini peanut butter cups missing from the company fridge last week. Someone there must have a sweet tooth too! I should return to Uncle Leroy's in the near future and get some more treats, but I will have to use a padlock next time!

Dienner's simply provides incredible value and quick service to anyone in the area. It gives you…read morethe option of eating from a self-serve buffet or a-la-carte. We chose the buffet and were glad we did. While the food was generally good but not great, it has good variety and all for less than $20. Salad options were fresh and the roasted chicken adds clean protein with pretty good taste. I recommend the dinner rolls with the chicken as well. Some traditional Amish dishes were available that I didn't care for but others might. The desserts were my favorite, including the pumpkin cake and the apple crumble. They also offer a soft-serve station and a variety of sweet pies.

After an Amish tour, my group stopped at Dienner's Country Restaurant in Soudersburg, and it was a…read morefantastic dining experience. If you're looking for a hearty meal at a reasonable price, this place is hard to beat. A few highlights from our visit: The buffet is the best value, offering unlimited access to a wide variety of freshly prepared dishes. Both hot and cold buffet options are available, so there's something for everyone. Dessert is included and features options like pie and soft serve ice cream. The food tasted fresh, homemade, and consistently well-stocked. We left incredibly full and satisfied. Other things worth noting: Plenty of parking available in the rear lot. Clean and well-maintained bathrooms. Friendly, attentive service throughout the meal. Despite arriving with a party of five, we were seated in about 10 minutes. Overall, Dienner's delivers exactly what you'd hope for from a Pennsylvania Dutch buffet: fresh comfort food, generous portions, great service, and excellent value. Whether you're visiting the Lancaster area or finishing up an Amish tour, it's a great place to sit down for a filling meal. I'd happily return on a future trip.

We had a good experience here! The food was very good and better quality than your typical buffet…read more We made reservations on resy which also noted a $10 per person fee if you cancel your reservation within a few hours. The price was $31.99pp but the cost of drinks was not included. Soft drinks were an additional $3.99pp. Overall if you're looking for Lancaster fare this place would be good to check out.

Tried this place after we tried Shady Maple because people had said it was much better-…read moreIt was not better perhaps even worse. Staff is rude Never received a refill of my soft drink Food beyond horrible- No seasoning Mashed potatoes had raw chunks of potatoes Fried chicken dry and tasteless Roast beef at the carving station on temp well done- No bowls at the soup station Save your money!!

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!

Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market is a large indoor food hall rural area. There are many merchants…read moreincluding Amish who are among to attain entrepreneurial and financial gain to sustain a living. There are benches for resting in the foyer entrance. My party of three walked to browse the various merchants/ vendors and foods. My party of three visited this indoor food market where there were many options of pies, nuts, candy, pastries, baked goods, bread, pretzels, Amish quilts, but disappointedly I did not see any Amish wicker storage baskets. My desiderium was to purchase one large storage wicker basket with inner cloth lining, but to no avail as I am characteristically organized in both my living and workplace space environment. Or, purchase one large raffia storage box with lid. I also wanted the classic chocolate chip (no nuts) cookies, but to no avail. Surprising Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market is open and operational on July 4th, 2026 holiday. Customer service is mediocre. There is a large souvenir gift shop in the lower level via schlepping one flight of stairs. It is not ADA accessible. There is no stair climber available either. Ergo, for the mobility challenged take caution and there is very low headroom in the stairwell. My party of three has always patronized to support local souvenir gift shops as tourists - past and present. Personally, I believe in patronizing brick and mortar local souvenir gift shops drives the local economic tourism. We are non-Pennsylvanians. The souvenir T-shirts are hugely extortionate priced at $19.99. This gift shop reminisce nostalgia of Hallmark stores for mugs, decorative pens, bookmarks, post cards, magnets, pins, printed recipe books, small journals, wall calendar year 2027, et al. The costume jewelry was also hugely extortionate priced $19.99. I freely walked the aisles to browse and circled back. There many home decor items of rural country flair. I purchased one post card of Amish horse buggy with a farm field $0.50, one Pennsylvania shape magnet $1.99, and one lighthouse shape coaster $2.99. I have a small collection of post cards from travels. I actually needed a coaster for my workplace desk as I am currently using a makeshift coaster of my own arts and craft creation. I love lighthouses for the long history, significance, contribution to navy and maritime industry, including aesthetic of nature scenic local landscape emitting a sense of peace. I did receive a sales receipt printed from a very dated cash register.

A little disappointed with this place. Was here many many years ago and i didn't like the way the…read morebuffet was set up. Too much in a small area. Food was all ok. Nothing great. Except the fried chicken and the chicken wings. Service was superb!

I haven't been to a buffet since before the pandemic because I've honestly been afraid of getting…read moresick. We decided to visit Bird-in-Hand because we hadn't been there in years, and unfortunately, guess what happened when we all got home? We got sick. Of course, that's always one of the risks you take with a buffet, with so many people handling serving utensils and being around the food all day. That being said, this place really is one of a kind. It is much bigger than it appears from the outside and has a HUGE buffet with an incredible variety of food. For around $31 per person, there are so many options, including fried chicken, peel-and-eat shrimp, warm pie, ice cream, and about five different types of soup. There really is something for everyone. Most of the food we tried was hot, fresh, and delicious. The service was also friendly and pretty decent overall. Our party of three waited about 30 minutes to be seated. While we waited, there was a bar area where guests had the option to sit and enjoy fresh popcorn from a popcorn machine, which was a nice touch. There is parking available, but be prepared to circle around a few times looking for a spot because, once again, this place gets EXTREMELY busy. It's located in a very tourist-heavy area of Pennsylvania, and they host a lot of tour buses, so there are constantly large groups of people coming and going from the time they open until they close. It was loud and crowded, with lots of people and kids running around. If you prefer a quiet, relaxing dining experience, this probably isn't the place for you. I also felt that the bathrooms could use a little TLC. I understand this is an extremely busy restaurant with a constant flow of customers, but they could definitely use some extra attention. So, is it worth the $31 price tag? Personally, I would say no, especially since drinks are not included. For that price, I think beverages should at least be included. Overall, the variety and selection of food are impressive & this buffet definitely has something for everyone. But between the crowds, noise, constant busloads of tourists, and the fact that everyone in my party ended up sick afterward, I'm not sure I would rush back anytime soon.

This is your classic small town diner with so much character and hometown flare that takes you back…read moreto a simpler time. The PA Dutch Chicken Corn Soup is worth the trip alone!!! It is savory, salty, filling, and so warm. We also got the Reuben with fries and the rye bread was so delicious! Our server was so kind and generous too sharing about where they get their food. Worth a stop every time!

Cute spot, great money for your buck right off the highway too. Friendly waitresses !!read more

We walked in to a full restaurant. Large lines. And had to use the bathroom…read more Bathroom was spotless. The large lines moved super fast. Got our order very fast and totally accurate. This place is a well oiled machine and has amazing service.

Nice place! You get the kind of service you expect from Chick-Fil-A. Fast, helpful, welcoming. Very…read moreclean. Lots of parking. Lemonade and cookie were great!