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!

I'm always on the hunt for a classic diner frozen in time and Route 30 has officially been added to…read moremy list. With most diners you either get the food right or wrong and it's mostly about the service and atmosphere. They met the mark in all aspects and we were honored to have dined with them on our trip to Lancaster. Highly recommend and look forward to returning!

Terrific food, excellent service, fun atmosphere! Always a great dining experience! Go hungry!!read more

Gracie's never disappoints! We were greeted as we arrived by a sweet host named Paige and we were…read moretaken care of by Allison. Love the specials and menu updates, I'm always getting a new favorite! It's hard for me to try the drinks the offer because the Gracie's signature latte is sooooo good. I just want to say thank you to all at Gracie's for making me feel special and so well taken care of every time I go.

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.

Indoor and outdoor seating…read more Very helpful and kind servers. I was getting some coffee to go. As I was waiting, I noticed they had some macaroons. Absolutely adorable! These were the best macaroons I've ever eaten. My coffee was delicious. I would definitely come back here again. Ambience was relaxing and tidy and pastoral, kind, and nourishing. Thanks for all the hard-working people who made this such a wonderful experience

Food: always great! I love the Shrimp wrap, BLT, avocado toast & sweet potato fries. The coffee…read morecake and peanut butter brownie are delicious! Service: All the staff is wonderful. Jerome is welcoming, patient & helpful. Ambiance: Wonderful bright space!

We went on Saturday 3:30 pm, there was a 25 minute wait, which was on point. But totally worth the…read morewait. Had an all female staff and believe overheard it was ran by all females as well. Service was quick. Food was delicious, warm homemade rolls with their home made peanut butter spread was complimentary but truly was a foreshadowing for the meal! I ordered the open face roast beef with mashed potatoes with gravy and Mac and cheese-- all delicious. My significant other order the wings-- super crispy and well sauced. Our children got the hot dog and chicken fingers. For dessert we tried the apple dumpling it came out steaming hot with homemade ice cream. We frequent Lancaster but it was our first time hearing about it and experiencing it. It is completely worth any wait! All the items for decor in the restaurant are for sale which is adorably decorated.

It is a sit down restaurant. Nice, friendly, and clean…read more Service was relatively quick - we didn't experience the wait time like other reviews - we did go in around 4:30pm. The food was ok - personally the food was too sweet for most of us but we went for the experience. I thought it wasn't anything super different from American food. I think their home made pies are something to try - the crust and crumble on their pies are a little different from typical American style pies - may be a little more dry and crumbly??. I didn't love the crumble but I liked the pie crust, but my husband loved it all. Doesn't hurt to try once but only for the experience.

I stopped by here last Tuesday morning with my family for our morning coffee. Whenever we go on…read morevacation, we try to visit a new coffee shop every morning, and on this day we ended up heading over to Coffee Co. We chose this spot simply because we passed it several times during our vacation, as it sits right off Route 30. I headed inside while my family stayed in the car. Although I knew the building was fairly large, I was not expecting just how many tables and seats were available. From that standpoint, it felt much more like a sit down restaurant than the coffee shop I was anticipating. That said, they did have a designated area for ordering to go, which is where I headed. After looking over their winter specials, I tried to order something with peppermint for my wife. Unfortunately, they were out of peppermint syrup, which was also what I would have ordered for myself. I ended up getting my wife an iced mocha while I went with a hot coconut latte. My coffee ended up being decent. The coconut syrup was easy to taste, but it did not overpower the coffee itself. My wife's drink looked good with whipped cream and crushed peppermint on top, as they still had that available, but she was unable to drink it due to a stomach bug. The bottom line for me is that I might head back here again in the future. While I do not know that I would go out of my way just for coffee, it seemed like a nice place for a sit down meal.

Great atmosphere, good service, good food. The large latte comes in a huge mug . The service was…read morevery friendly and the cafe had a good atmosphere

Great place! The food was delicious, had the pulled pork Bennie. Super flavorful and just the right…read moresize portion. The place was busy on a Sunday morning so it was a bustling little place.

What an amazing lunch! Visiting my friend in Lancaster and wanted to try somewhere new. Looked on…read moreYelp and saw this place- what a find! It was very unassuming from the street; we actually drove right past it and had to circle back around. But, the outside and inside were decorated beautifully! The staff was friendly and kind and provided great recommendations. The sticky date latte was like nothing I've ever tried- not too sweet, buttery and delicious! My friend and I shared the scallion pancake birria tacos and the baklava waffles. Oh my! They were both so incredible. The tacos had the best crunch, and the waffles were smothered in sweet fruit. If I'm ever back in Lancaster, this spot is a must!

The Ark House Diner opened recently in Leola, formerly Eli's Place serving breakfast, lunch &…read moredinner. The dining room has booths and table seating with tile floors and high pitch ceiling with windows for natural light. The breakfast offerings include eggs, omelets, pancakes, French toast, and oatmeal. The lunch/dinner offerings include sandwiches, burgers, subs, seafood, salads, soups, chili, quesadillas, fried foods, pasta dishes, meatloaf, turkey dinner, chicken dinners, roast beef, pork dishes, and desserts. They offer daily specials too including weekday breakfast & lunch specials I stopped by Ark House on a rainy afternoon. I arrived here and the place wasn't too busy after the lunch rush. I was seated in a booth and given a menu to look at. I requested an ice water and ordered the Shrimp Parm with Spaghetti ($14.99 plus tax) with choice of one side (chose mac & cheese) and garlic toast. The food came out in 12 minutes after I ordered. The portion of food was good which was comprised of 8 breaded jumbo shrimp topped with red sauce & melted cheese with a side of soft cooked spaghetti with a sweet meat sauce. The mac & cheese (orange) was very dense and rich. The thick slices of garlic toast were soft and buttery. After I was done, the check was brought over which was $15.89 with tax and before tip. I paid at the front register. Overall, the food I had was fantastic and I was a bit torn whether to choose a pasta dish or a traditional country homestyle meal. The shrimp parm was very tasty and hot as was the mac & cheese. The service was friendly and adequate. I was glad I stopped here instead of going to a smorgasbord restaurant, which was very packed and pricey. The meal I had at Ark House Diner was pretty reasonable.

Cute place, good food, good service, sweet people. Good for families. They gave us more food than…read morewe could possibly eat, which is how my family likes it

Extremely friendly staff. Delicious foods. Homey. If you're…read morein the Lancaster area, this place is a must-try. The food is always delicious, and there's a lot to choose from. You can enjoy anything from breakfast to dinner. It's conveniently located inside a grocery store, so you can dine and shop at the same time! Tip: This place can get busy sometimes, so I recommend calling ahead before visiting to check the wait time.

First things first; Bird-in-Hand; I still love ya and please take this review, as words for…read moreimprovement. Note to those navigating the Bird-in-Hand restaurant website, there is a section for coupons and "specials," that is a must to check out. I need to take a moment to emphasize the customer service, which far exceeds nearly anything I've encountered elsewhere. My hands shake and this was seen while at the hot food area (eggs/ham). The gentleman behind the bar, offered to hold my dish, scoop my food and bring the food tray to my table. Our waitress, spoke to us as if we were friends and her smile, seemed genuine. The breakfast offerings, unfortunately, were a let down. Eggs were lukewarm, scrambled hard, boiled ham, flavorless, pancakes, spongy discs, homefries, potatoes from a can (noticeable corners were cut in many food items), continuing... mini sticky buns, crisp, hard, fruit - lacked variety, baked oatmeal, toothsome, dry, unremarkable. I plan on coming back for lunch - Wednesday, for your chicken potpie; it's so good and to be treated like family.

When I think of this place, I just think of really , really good doughnuts!…read more I am a doughnut person so for me to really like and enjoy a doughnut it's a huge deal lol. What I personally love about these doughnuts , it's the "layered " part. The croissant like mix between a doughnut and a flaky croissant. They are also big doughnuts.. the flavors are good and very interesting. I got half a dozen to try as many as I could but still left some of the flavors out. Definitely opting for a full dozen next time! Another thing that makes this place stand out , is there savory doughnuts . I got one of those too because I just had to try them.. lol. I couldn't stop eating them lol they are so good! By far, my favorite doughnut in PA. They also offer Gluten free & vegan doughnut options. Which is a huge plus, since my daughter is gluten free. She said "these are the best doughnuts I've ever had" ! The place is really nice , modern like warm Bakery / coffee shop feel. The service was great too. I waited a bit for the gluten free and savory doughnuts, but the employees were very good about letting me know that they would be coming out shortly, which was nice. Will be driving 40 minutes to get my doughnut fix any day!! Definitely worth it.

We originally stopped here just for coffee for my sister in law, but upon arrival we stepped inside…read moreto find some of the most uniquely textured and tasting donuts I've had. They have the texture of a croissant or apple fritter but the light fluffiness of a donut. We got the coconut cream and blueberry hill and they were truly amazing! I would highly recommend making the stop not just for the coffee but also these memorable donuts.