During my day trip to Lancaster Central Farmers Market, I visited the Southern Market Lancaster food hall for the first time, located in a historic building in downtown Lancaster. There is even a concierge there to answer any questions about services or restaurants, perhaps because the building once housed the Lancaster Visitors Center. A charming place with international cuisine, including Indian, Greek, Jamaican, Asian, and Moroccan, to name a few. The food hall is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Lancaster has plenty of affordable parking in the Hager lot or several parking garages. I find using a parking App helpful. read more

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Southern Market in Lancaster is like a smaller-scale version of Union Market in DC or Faneuil Hall in Boston. There's plenty of variety without feeling overwhelming. The food hall leans impressively diverse, with fusion spots spanning lots of cuisines- Colombian, Thai, Jamaican, Mexican, Laotian, Moroccan, etc. At the center is a circular bar with TVs, which makes for a great gathering spot. The vibe overall is relaxed and family-friendly I tried an empanada from Mekatos, a Colombian-Laotian spot, filled with brisket and potato! It was fantastic. As Colombian-style empanadas, they're also naturally gluten-free. I highly recommend. The service was friendly and quick. read more

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Visited Southern Market Lancaster on a Friday night, which is located a few blocks from downtown Lancaster. We arrived after 9:00 PM and were able to find street parking right in front, but there is no dedicated parking lot, so parking may be more challenging during busier hours. One thing to note is that many of the food vendors close around 9:00 PM. By the time we arrived, most stalls were either already closed or in the process of cleaning up. We were still able to grab empanadas and non-alcoholic drinks from Mekatos Eatery and bring them over to enjoy at 1888 Bar, the central bar area within the market. We sat at the bar and watched a game, and the bar stayed open until after 11:00 PM when it ended. Southern Market is a great space, it's very large, clean, open, and modern, with what appears to be a beautifully renovated warehouse-style design. The black-and-white color scheme, exposed metal elements, and high ceilings give it a contemporary industrial feel. Southern Market seems like a great spot with a wide variety of food and drink options when all the vendors are open. Based on our experience, I would recommend visiting for lunch or an early dinner to take full advantage of everything the market has to offer. read more

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Checked out Southern Market last night and it was a fantastic experience. This place feels more like a community hub than a typical food hall. The setup makes it easy for a small group to order from multiple vendors and share a little bit of everything. We sampled Ethiopian, Colombian, Moroccan, and Southern fried chicken, and every dish brought something different to the table. What really stood out is the mission behind the space. Southern Market is designed to help entrepreneurs get started, giving chefs a chance to build a business before jumping into a full restaurant. You can feel that passion in the food and the variety of cultures represented. If you're with a group or just want to try something different, this is a must-visit. Unique concept, great food, and an awesome community vibe. read more

I came here after a day at dutch wonderland. We had a larger group with lots of kids. This food hall was a perfect pick. Everyone got something they wanted, plenty of options, and everyone loved their food. The system for ordering was a little strange. Every place had a computer to order at, you entered the beeper that you took, paid, and had absolutely zero human interaction. The seating also got very crowded on a Friday night and people were fighting for tables around 7:30pm. read more

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This place continues to grow and attract more visitors. Today it was packed for lunch. Not inexpensive but many unique food experiences and a beautiful bar and pleasant to just sit and watch people. read more

Cool concept! Seating in center of multiple kiosks and a central Bar! We chose the Schnitzel Haus for our lunch time meal! The wife ordered Weinerschnitzel & I ordered the Kielbasa Sandwich & a side of Pierogi! We also ordered a Soft Pretzel to go it was huge and came with cheese sauce and mustard. Self service and tipping optional! Many choices of foods if you're interested in trying it out & experiencing an international array of cuisines read more

The food was delicious! Good amount of beef on my taco. Service was friendly and the seating was fine. This was the first time here, now it won't be the last. I love trying different foods and this would be the place to do that. Arepa con carne is what I had. read more

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Great food market with many different food choices. My husband had German food which was really delicious and I had Thai food that was also really yummy. Nice open dining area and a central bar. Good spot to meet and be able to try several different cuisines. read more

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This place is awesome! Food choices for everyone and everything looked delicious minus the pizza place that was closed so early on a Saturday night. The bar had a great selection with quality crafters. If I was local, I'd spend a lot of time there. So many different seating options. Great for a quick bite or take out, or for meeting friends, maybe a date. Super cute and trendy read more

Many food options- can't go wrong. All the vendors were friendly and helpful. Such a cool location. Enjoyed the ambiance. read more

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I loved this spot!! This is a perfect option for a date night or a night out with a big group of people. My team and I were in Lancaster for an event and we went to this food hall. There was 14 of us, so this was perfect for us. There are so many vendor options to choose from. We all tried things from different vendors and everyone raved about their food. Some of us got the taco spot, some of us got the pho, some of us got the Latin food, some of us got the Thai food and I got the poke bowl from the sushi vendor. The sushi spot was exactly what I hoped it would be. It was fresh and so great. It did take about 20-30 minutes to get my food, but I didn't mind waiting. There are a lot of seating options. They even had a trivia night going on. This is a great spot. read more

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Love all the choices. Haven't had a bad one yet but the sushi restaurant is my favorite and the German one is a close 2nd read more

First time here... Love it!! Really cool place with very nice food and beverage options. Can't wait to go back. read more

Very nice concept and execution. So many great restaurants and different kinds of food. Lovely! read more

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It was really fun. They had decent food and the atmosphere was entertaining! There was great live music too.

This is a beautiful space, bright, and wonderfully decorated. They have music playing on low volume, string lighting, some greenery, and tons of seating. The bar area is stunning, as are the high ceilings. I was impressed by both the offering of cuisines across the kitchen concepts and the cleanliness of the public bathrooms. Any vendor we approached was friendly and quick to reveal any specials or popular menu items. I'd definitely suggest stopping in, if in the area! read more

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A medium sized food Hall with a grand feel and atmosphere. We must have just missed the lunch rush around 1 on a Wednesday. Historic building that started as a Farmer's Market in 1888. A Bar area is in the center of the space with seating in the middle surrounded by the Food Stations/Vendors. The concept reminds me of the Time Out market approach where each Station is Chef owned. I have to say that I was impressed with the variety of food options. Moroccan, Detroit Style Pizza, Middle Eastern, Thai, Sushi, Soul Food and Colombian/Laos fusion to name a few. We tried Flavors of Morocco and Mekatos and enjoyed both. Service at both stations was excellent and engaged with Chefs present. We saw they also have various events (Trivia, Live Music). We found a street parking spot easily right in front. We will definitely be back! read more

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Great atmosphere-lively & fun place to eat/drink w/ friends/family. The building inside is modern & artistic. This was our first time eating there,but overall was a bit disappointed. The food selection could have been much better. We all felt there was too many odd menu items from faraway places. Think we only saw 2 american fare. Also there should have been better more consistant signage thru-out on each booth. It made it look kinda chessy. Might go back & try again. read more

Been wanting to try this place after I heard it was converted into a food hall with a bar in the center. Lots of great choices of many ethnicities. It was hard to make up my mind. And a large bar in the center! I had a delicious Classic Salmon Poke Bowl, my friend had Schnitzel, another vegan friend had a Lebanese veg plate. Everything was yummy. You order & they give you a buzzer & you pick it up & grab a table or sit at the bar to eat. Everyone was friendly. Cocktails were good too. Recommended, especially if you're eating with friends who like lots of different choices of cuisines. read more

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If you read any of my reviews, Kelly, you know what I am going to say here. This spot had some killer vibes to it with a band throwing down some 90's/00's jams while sharing some really interesting yet delicious cocktails. It is a great place to start your night out in Lancaster or even a place to take the family as there are so many different food options. It would be a 5/( for me if there were a fully vegan restaurant there or even more vegan options. The food looked good though! Bartenders were spot on with their cocktails and service. read more

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Good was good and atmosphere was nice. Service was great and attentive. No elevator and we dined upstairs. A little hard if you're older and have knee issues. read more

My friend and i dropped by the southern market after attending a local art exhibit at the Ware center and we were blown away by all the diverse options. It was a very cheery atmosphere with a lot of cool fusion and asian food options! We weren't able to get a meal here but it was a good place to sit and chat. Next time we come back, i want to try one of the restaurants! read more

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I loved it at Southern Market! We visited Flavors of Morocco for some Mango Lassi and Lemongrass for some Drunken Noodles with Chicken and Thai Coconut Peanut Sauce. First off, the inside of the place is beautiful, and there's lots of room and seating. Service was quick, and it always makes me happy when a store uses buzzers instead of text messages. The Mango Lassi from Flavors Of Morocco was delicious, not too sweet while still being indulgent. The Drunken Noodles with Chicken and Thai Coconut Peanut sauce from Lemongrass were DELICIOUS and SPICY!! (So good in fact I forgot to take a picture until it was halfway devoured). Pro tip, do NOT skip the Thai coconut peanut sauce it is so good. Can't wait to come back and try some other vendors! read more

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southern market had a great vibe they needed more vendors but it was newly opened so stay tuned great bar

When you find yourself downtown it's worth dropping in. Nice assortment of restaurants. However, it is pricey, even by today's standards. If you are attending a convention it's a good choice. You can find better close by if you walk a bit. read more

At first glance it can be intimidating trying your choose what to order, since there are so many different vendors. What I did was made the rounds, and in addition to looking at the menus or food I could see at the counters, I paid close attention to what other people were eating. I saw a table of 10 older African American women in their Sunday best, having come after church it appeared, and they were all eating the chicken and Mac n cheese from the soul food spot. SOLD. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. The chicken strips were incredibly tasty, batter had so much flavor and a little heat (which I love), and the macaroni and cheese may have been the best mac I have eaten in years. The owner of the soul food counter was working the line and it was clear he loved what he was doing and was proud to be so involved in the nitty gritty operations. My friend got the vermicelli bowl from the Vietnamese food place, and she said it was really good too. (We're both originally from Houston, TX, so Vietnamese food and southern food are 2 things we have some high standards for!) I think this place has something for everyone. Once we ordered, we went to sit at the snazzy cocktail bar in the center of the hall, where they served us nice drinks while we waited for and ate our counter food. So nice that you can order anywhere and eat it in the ambiance of the bar, and they even brought us napkins etc and cleared our plates after we finished. read more

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Fantastic Pho at Noodle King! Friendly and fast service. Great place to gather and eat great food. read more

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I love the decor! Also they are open on Sundays which was a huge thing since we drove out here and a lot of places were closed! We got here and we had to make do, but the place was clean and stunningly beautiful. I can see the bar area as being a date spot and the door around definitely gives off a bunch of choices. You could have Moroccan, soup, salad, sushi, fried chicken, etc. or just cocktails. As a mixologist myself, the menu looked solid so I was very tempted to try. The downside was that I was driving and it was 11 am on a Sunday. The service here was awesome. I come from the city so the service threshold for me isn't too high, but here, they go out of their way to just be nice. I enjoyed it. It's clean and friendly. read more

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There is a pho restaurant here and it's honestly the worst pho I've ever tasted, probably better if it were marketed as a beef soup. When I got my order, they didn't even bother telling me ahead of time that they "ran out of spoons" so I had to eat soup with wooden chopsticks. The overall space is nice but some of the tables were dirty and menu selections were very limited. I'd probably try this place again but I'd highly recommend passing on the pho place! read more

Stopped in for lunch. Quite the variety of foods to choose from, and they all looked and smelled delicious. Definitely stop by and check out one of the stalls here for a meal, sit down OR takeout options available. read more

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Loved this place! There were so many great choices, it was hard to decide which cuisine we wanted to try. We went for Middle Eastern and it was very good. Bonus points for the bar in the middle of the large room. The bartenders were very professional and the cocktails were delicious. Perfect stop for a large group, too, as everyone can find something that suits them. Seems kid-friendly. Will definitely go back next time I'm in Lancaster! read more

While I was walking around the market trying to decide what to try, I saw someone with a pepperoni topped deep dish pizza slice. Could not unsee that delicious looking slice. Ended up with a whole pie and it was cheesy, garlicky light and crispy. Will be back! read more

What a surprise! This market is the perfect spot for a night out! It's a self service food hall that has some amazing multicultural places to eat! We had to try as many places as possible! The sushi, tacos, and cheeseboards were are absolutely favorite things! read more

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The food selection was wonderful! I have to recommend the pizza! It was next level! We had a few great cocktails at the bar and they were served by a really good bartender named Sonny! read more

My family and I drove for an hour to come eat at the Cabbage Hill Schnitzel Haus. And if I could, I would drive right back there again tomorrow. While ordering and during service, the waiter was very kind and patient. He was wonderful! We all had the schnitzel, between the four of us we had both kinds and it was the absolute star of the show, and I'm a huge sweet tooth! Now, the apple strudel was fantastic, but that schnitzel is going to keep me up at night. Pierogies were great as well! We also got drinks from the bar there which were delicious. It was warm, family friendly, and overall a wonderful experience. I fully recommend going there and will be returning. read more

Akhi Sushi---I was in search of a new sushi place and thought I would try Akhi Sushi. I was very disappointed that I couldn't make a change to my order. If it couldn't be done on the order pad it couldn't be done. All I wanted to do it remove avocado from my order and quickly found out it was a No-GO!! The order pad will only allow you to keep adding to your order not remove an item. I tried to explain it to the guy behind the counter and he just couldn't understand that I didn't want avocado on my sushi. So I didn't get what I wanted and I'm still in search for sushi in Lancaster PA. read more

The transformation is 5 star! I used to work in this building and it's now unrecognizable. Light, airy, and modern - truly beautiful - but still honoring the historic characteristics of the old Southern Market Center. There is metered street parking and a parking garage across the street. The bar is in the center, featuring a local distillery for spirits with the food vendors surrounding the outer rim. I appreciate the ethnic options, support of small local chefs, and hope more continue to be added with the goal of introducing new flavors to the local community. My only suggestion would be to implement a better system for food delivery. Vendors should be using a buzzer system, number system, or some way to notify patrons that their orders are ready. If you are there with friends or run into friends and decide to move to the bar or another table, orders can easily be lost. Diners need to be notified that their order is ready, not the other way around. read more

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Nice selection of food stalls. Went with folks that tried different stalls. Sorry but names escape me - the Indian, Mediterranean, deli sandwich and Thai were all enjoyed. read more

We were in Lancaster visiting friends so this was our first visit. They suggested Southern Market as a good place to grab dinner with many options for everyone. It was a Friday night but on the later side. It was packed so pretty much the second we saw a table open up we grabbed it. Then one person stayed as the table as others wondered to get an idea where to eat. The environment was definitely fun and the bar was packed and there was live music. It may be a little loud for some people's taste. I can't speak to the offerings at the bar as we had been to a few local breweries earlier in the day so were just there to eat. There are self serve water stations. The food is all cafeteria style and you receive a pager when your order is ready. There is pretty much any cuisine you would want and options for savory and sweet. There didn't seem to be clear indications about busing your own table. We did (there were bins by the trash cans) but many were not. Some of the restaurants within seemed to be fairly pricey with others more reasonable. I was pleased to find most places offered vegetarian options. We wound up getting a few different items from Cozy and they were all delicious. This place would be great for groups or families, especially with different food tastes. Everyone can get what they want but still sit together and even have some drinks if you like. It's definitely a different and fun experience. read more