Café & Casual
There are many places in downtown Lancaster to find great food in an attractive setting. Whether it’s a casual meal, sandwich, snack, taste treat, or a memorable experience, you have many delicious options in downtown Lancaster. There’s something to please every taste.
88 Chinese Express
Located in the heart of the downtown, 88 Chinese Express offers a wide array of Chinese dishes, ranging from traditional Cantonese and Szechuanese to new-style Asian entrees. Dine in or take out a delicious Chinese meal.
88 Chinese Express31 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-399-8898
A Slice of Brooklyn Pizzeria
Choose from pizza, stromboli, calzones, subs, wraps, burgers, salads, wings, pasta and dinners.
A Slice of Brooklyn Pizzeria241 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-391-1000
Anita’s on Walnut
Anita’s café and bakery offers breakfast items, as well as soups, salads and sandwiches for lunch. Guests can also enjoy a variety of pastries, including biscotti.
Anita's on Walnut324 East Walnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-208-6695
Antonio’s Pizza House
Enjoy pizzas, strombolis, subs, wraps, appetizers, dinners, salads, and desserts.
Antionio's Pizza House678 West Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-509-4000
Aura Espresso Room
Enjoy a variety of European-style coffee drinks, fresh-squeezed juice, fruit smoothies, as well as baked goods.
Aura Espresso Room44 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-391-2872
Barberet Bistro & Bakery
Treat yourself to a culinary delight. The bakery offers extraordinary French pastries, including macrons, truffles, tarts, cakes, and individual pastries. The bistro’s serves a complete menu in a casual and welcoming environment.
Barberet Bistro & Bakery26 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-690-2354
Bruno’s
Bruno’s is known for its old-style hoagies. You’ll find bakery-fresh rolls, quality cold cuts and cheeses, and a wide selection of tasty toppings. This small shop in the heart of downtown Lancaster is a great place to go for take-out sandwiches, and they have limited seating for eating in.
Bruno's60 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-7827
Buzz
Get made-to-order food and drink to go at their walk-up window. Enjoy coffee, tea, sandwiches. Their breakfast sandwiches are favorites. Just off Penn Square.
Buzz38 West King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-559-2899
Cabalar Meat Co.
This café serves breakfast and lunch. Enjoy a variety of snacks, sandwiches, burgers, salads and desserts.
Cabalar Meat Co.The Keppel Building
352 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-208-7344
Café Di Vetro
Café Di Vetro is a contemporary coffee shop with a big city feel. In addition to coffee drinks, the café offers sandwiches, wraps, paninis, soups, and salads. The café is open for breakfast and lunch. Try the Italian coffee.
Café Di Vetro400 North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-471-3422
Cafe’ One Eight
Café One Eight offers casual dining in a historic, intimate, downtown setting. They feature a delicious selection of food, coffee, tea, and much more.
Cafe' One Eight18 West Orange Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-509-4500
Cafe’ Onions
Located in a charming old building on the fun 300 block of N. Queen Street is this unusual restaurant that offers Korean dishes as well as traditional Pennsylvania sandwich shop selections..
Cafe' Onions340 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-396-8777
Callaloo Trinidadian Kitchen
They offer traditional dishes from the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, featuring curried beef, chicken and vegetables, salads, and desserts.
Callaloo Trinidadian Kitchen351 North Mulberry Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-824-3964
Chestnut Hill Cafe
A charmingly distinctive neighborhood café 5 blocks west of Penn Square on beautifully historic West Chestnut Street.
Chestnut Hill Cafe532 West Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-509-2008
Chop Sushi
Select from a wide variety of your favorite bowls, or make your own starting with a base and adding veggies, toppings, and sauces.
Chop Sushi26 North Prince street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-283-0599
Cocina Mexicana
Cocina Mexicana is a small, cozy downtown restaurant that serves authentic Mexican food. The décor is simple, the service is good, and the prices are reasonable.
Cocina Mexicana47 North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-393-9193
Commonwealth Kitchen & Cafe
Serving breakfast and lunch, this local eatery features sandwiches, soups, and salads, as well as made-from-scratch pastries, sweets, baked goods, and bagels.
Commonwealth Kitchen & Cafe443 North Mulberry Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-490-6048
Commonwealth on Queen
Commonwealth On Queen is a great place for breakfast and lunch. You’ll find coffee drinks, sandwiches, salads, and soup. In addition, the breakfast menu includes breakfast sandwiches, bagels, egg bake, baked oatmeal, and muffins.
Commonwealth on Queen301 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-208-3394
Cross Keys Coffee & Teas
Cross Keys is a great place to shop for coffee and tea lovers. They sell a variety of coffees, teas, and related accessories and appliances. And best of all, they have a standup bar where you can get the best cup of coffee in the downtown.
Cross Keys Coffee & Teas34 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-4441
Di Carlo’s Pizza
While they are known for their unique pizza, Di Carlo’s Original Pizza offers much more – including sandwiches, calzones, pepperoni rolls and breadsticks.
Di Carlo's Pizza155 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-945-7724
Dough and Company
Enjoy a delicious treat - cookie dough. In addition, you can get ice cream and a variety of milks.
Dough and Company46 North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-283-0800
East King Culinary
East King Culinary’s bottega is a open for a delightful take-away lunch. They specialize in salads, paninis, soups, and sweets.
East King Culinary110 East King Street
Lancaster, Pa. 17602
717-725-4184
Flora’s
This delightful neighborhood restaurant offers delicious Latino cuisine. The menu typically includes Pollo Asado, Cuban Sandwich, Fried Peruvian Tilapia, Arroz con Gandules, and much more.
Flora's306 North Mulberry Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-553-5365
Flying Pig Deli & Gourmet
This sandwich shop, deli, and gourmet store is located in a 100 year-old tobacco warehouse. It features unique sandwiches, meat and cheese plates, sides, salads, soups, and gourmet grocery items.
Flying Pig Deli & Gourmet324 East Walnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-435-9162
Foltz’s Pretzels
Stop in for seven (7) varieties of hand-rolled soft pretzels, as well as fresh squeezed juices - including lemonade, orangeade, and limeade. Enjoy their pretzel dogs.
Foltz's Pretzels60 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-208-7965
Fresh Farms Cafe
The food is made from scratch, using the best locally purchased ingredients. Enjoy made-to-order sandwiches, soups, salads, burgers, and personal flatbread pizzas. The café is open for breakfast.
Fresh Farms Cafe621 Harrisburg Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-517-8850
Goldie’s Bakery
This downtown restaurant and bakery is open for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy a variety of sandwiches and entrees. The bakery features breads, croissants, and pastries.
Goldie's Bakery179 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-219-4003
Grub ‘N Stuff
This restaurant offers inexpensive food and quick service in a Rock and Roll themed environment. The menu includes burgers, hot dogs, subs, salads, and soups. There is a full breakfast menu as well.
Grub 'N Stuff247 North Queen Street
Lancaster PA 17603
717-399-4782
Harvest Moon Bagel Company
Featuring fresh, local, and homemade bagels, spreads, bagel sandwiches, and pastries. Bagels are made fresh daily with organic flour.
Harvest Moon Bagel Company47 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-723-9073
Himalayan Curry & Grill
This intimate restaurant is a local favorite for those that appreciate authentic Indian and Nepalese dishes. The lunch buffet is very popular.
Himalayan Curry & Grill22 East Orange Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-393-2330
House of Pizza
The House of Pizza restaurant is committed to serving consistent, good food at a reasonable price, with high customer satisfaction. It has been voted onto the “A” list of neighborhood pizza restaurants by Central Pennsylvania Magazine.
House of Pizza24 West Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-393-1747
Isaac’s Restaurant & Deli
Isaac’s is a great place for a great sandwich. Every sandwich is unique, not like anything you’ve ever had before. And they are all named for exotic birds. Soups are a real taste treat. Isaac’s is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
Isaac’s Restaurant & Deli25 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-394-5544
Issei Noodle House
Issei Noodle provides an exciting Asian dining experience featuring an extensive menu of Asian-infusion style noodles from the Pacific Rim.
Issei Noodle House44 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-449-6800
Jimmy Johns
Known for ‘freaky fresh’ and ‘freaky fast’ gourmet sandwiches. You’ll find from-scratch food, locally purchased produce, and hand-sliced meat.
Jimmy Johns35 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-517-9493
La Cocina
The food is authentic Dominican/Mexican. There is a wide selection including Empanadas, Plantains, Pork, Chicken, Pepper Steak, Rice and Beans, and both Chicken and Beef Stew.
La Cocina111 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-481-9950
La Costena Restaurant
This Peruvian restaurant offers the best in Peruvian cuisine, with authentic Peruvian dishes and drinks.
La Costena Restaurant315 West King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-397-1996
La Dolce Vita Courthouse Bakery
La Dolce Vita is an authentic Italian bakery across from the courthouse. Try the unforgettable cookies, pastries, cakes, breads, and much more. You can also enjoy delicious Italian sandwiches, fresh salads, and a variety of coffee drinks.
La Dolce Vita9 North Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-239-5101
La Petite Patisserie
La Petite Patisserie is a dessert boutique, with a distinctive French flair. La Petite Patisserie offers an abundant selection of pastries, specialty cakes, cupcakes, bars, cookies, tarts and authentic French macaroons. Everything is baked from scratch, using as many local resources as possible. Make sure to try their Sunday Brunch!
La Petite Patisserie136 North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-424-1631
Lancaster Cupcake
Come and experience the amazing power of a cupcake to turn a frown into a smile and impact someone’s day. And they are available in a variety of delicious and fun flavors.
Lancaster Cupcake24 West Orange Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-553-5287
Lancaster Pickle Company
A unique food store selling 10 flavors of pickles, salsa, aged cheese, homemade ice cream, and imported Italian items.
Lancaster Pickle Company12 West Orange Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-606-7878
Lancaster Sweet Shoppe
This downtown dessert destination features locally made premium desserts. They offer homemade fudge, peanut brittle, locally made ice cream, and best of all - freshly made Stroopies (PA Dutch cookies).
Lancaster Sweet Shoppe141 North Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-869-5955
Lemon Street Market
This small but fun market house is both a grocery and to-go eatery specializing in organic local produce and gourmet sandwiches.
Lemon Street Market241 West Lemon Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-826-0843
Max’s Eatery
This casual restaurant has emphasis on a happy experience and affordability, featuring burgers, sandwiches, waffles, and salads.
Max’s Eatery38 West King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-408-5325
mean cup
A great place for a mean cup of coffee or tea, hot or iced. Open daily 7am to 7 pm. Enjoy grab-and go seasonal sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and desserts.
mean cup398 Harrisburg Avenue, #200
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-399-3620
Miesse Candy and Ice Cream Parlor
Enjoy candy made in Lancaster, and a charming, old-fashioned soda fountain featuring ice cream and milk shakes.
Miesse Candy and Ice Cream Parlor118 North Water Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-392-6011
My Place Pizza
Located in the heart of downtown Lancaster, My Place Pizza is a great place to go for pizza, subs, cheese steaks, and sandwiches on rolls.
My Place Pizza12 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-393-6405
Noodle King
This authentic Vietnamese restaurant specializes in Vietnamese noodles of all kinds. You can enjoy healthy comfort foods like spring rolls, pho, Vietnamese beef stew, and chicken ramen noodles.
Noodle King216 North Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-299-2799
Oka Asian Fusion
This restaurant on College Row offers a wide array of delicious authentic Japanese, Chinese, and Thai foods.
Oka Asian Fusion721 Harrisburg Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-396-8998
On Orange
On Orange is a friendly, casual restaurant located in a historic building that dates back to 1850. There is something for everyone. The all day menu includes daily specials and delicious breakfast favorites.
On Orange108 West Orange Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-5157
Passenger Coffee Roasters
Select, fresh roasted coffees and teas are offered in this attractive shop just off Penn Square. Selections are changed seasonally. There is a limited menu offering croissants, breakfast buns, and biscuits.
Passenger Coffee Roasters7 West King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-715-0992
Prince Street Cafe’
This hip coffee shop and restaurant is located across the street from the Fulton theatre. It’s family-friendly, offering fresh sandwiches and salads among other delicious options. The décor is comfortable and it’s open from 6:30am to 11pm.
Prince Street Café15 North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-397-1505
Rachel’s Cafe’ & Creperie
Looking for something different and delightful? The environment is casual and unassuming. Rachel’s specializes in a wide variety of unforgettable crepes. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tuesday – Sunday.
Rachel’s Café & Creperie201 West Walnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-399-3515
Red Rose Tavern
This family-friendly neighborhood joint offers classic tavern fare. Go for dinner of drinks
Red Rose Tavern300 West James Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-947-7162
Ric’s Bread
Ric’s Bread and Bakery specializes in Artisan bread and wholesome baked goods made from the finest ingredients. Be sure to try the mouth-watering muffins and oversized cookies. The bakery’s deli offers specialty sandwiches and delicious homemade soups.
Ric's Bread24 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-392-8385
Rita’s
A great place to enjoy world-famous Italian ice treats made with simple ingredients.
Rita's6 North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-984-2548
Rolled Cold Creamery
Enjoy made-to-order, hand-rolled ice cream, available in a wide range of flavors. In addition to ice cream, they offer outstanding coffee.
Rolled Cold Creamery24 East Orange Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
610-401-3666
Route 66
This restaurant features burgers, fries, and milk shakes. It also
offers cheese steaks, subs, salads, and baked spuds.
45 West Liberty Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-394-0010
Sa La Thai
Experience some of the finest authentic Thai cuisine. This Thai food and noodles house is open for lunch and dinner, ear-in or take-out.
Sa La Thai337 North Queen Street
Lancaster, Pa. 17603
717-509-4850
Sabrosa Mexican Grill
Sabrosa Mexican Grill specializes in build-your-own burritos, tacos, and salads.
Sabrosa Mexican Grill622 Harrisburg Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-435-8999
Sakura
This downtown Japanese restaurant serves authentic Japanese, Thai, and Chinese dishes. You can also enjoy their sushi bar. Dine in, take out, or get delivery.
Sakura33 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-509-2838
Silantra
Enjoy fast, casual, Asian meals. Build your own Asian
burritos, bowls, and salads using fresh ingredients.
101 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-399-1988
Souvlaki Boys
This authentic Greek grill offers the taste of Greece’s ‘street food’. They use healthy ingredients, prepared fresh, and from scratch. The menu includes small plates, platters, pitas, salads, and souvlaki by the skewer.
Souvlaki Boys1 West James Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-208-6243
Splits and Giggles
Enjoy this old-fashioned neighborhood ice cream parlor, featuring 24 flavors of hand-dipped Hershey’s ice cream, paninis, homemade soups, and more.
Splits and Giggles500 West Lemon Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-399-3332
SQUARE one COFFEE
Square One Coffee is a neighborhood, specialty coffee shop. In addition to coffee they offer a limited selection of tea, sandwiches, and tasty treats. The atmosphere is homey and somewhat funky.
SQUARE one COFFEE145 North Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-392-3354
Steel Peel
Located near F&M College, they offer traditional pizza, sandwiches, calzones, and a variety of unusual pizzas sold by the slice.
Steel Peel611 Harrisburg Pike
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-6212
Subway
Subway is known for its fresh, made-to-order sandwiches, quick service, and consistent quality.
Subway217-219 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-3600
Sugar Bowl Pizzeria
They offer pizza, strombolis, pasta dinners. subs, salads, sandwiches, wraps, and appetizers. Their dough is made fresh daily.
Sugar Bowl Pizzeria601 West Lemon Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-333-8808
Sugar On Top
A delightful gourmet donut and coffee chop. Enjoy a wide selection of creative donuts, or design your favorite from a variety of frostings and toppings.
Sugar On Top25 North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA
717-874-7836
SukhoThai
This delightful Thai restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, serving a wide selection of entrees, soups and salads.
SukhoThai398 Harrisburg Avenue, #500
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-517-9422
The Bread Pedaler
Home-style breakfast and lunch options with a focus on quality, fresh, organic, locally-sourced foods.
The Bread Pedaler116 West Orange Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-693-6266
The Fat Crab Cafe
The café features seafood sandwiches, soups, salads, and sides. Also available - fish ‘n chips and a combination named The Crabman.
The Fat Crab Cafe430 Harrisburg Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-2008
The Pillar Lounge
This Hookah Lounge and Coffee Shop is a place for people to talk. There are comfortable couches, tobacco water pipes, coffee selections, and bakery treats. Open from late afternoon to late evening.
The Pillar Lounge317 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17601
610-780-0452
The Rabbit and The Dragonfly
This unique shop is a café, bookstore, and community space. It holds ongoing music and arts events.
The Rabbit and The Dragonfly51 North Market Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-579-1043
Tsunami Express
Asian fusion restaurant that features rolls, nigiri, sashimi, combos, poke bowls, hoagies and sandwiches.
Tsunami Express255 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-619-9039
Willie James Soul Food at Downtown
A great place to go for traditional soul food including fried chicken, fish sandwiches, ox tail, collard greens, cornbread, grits, and even mac ‘n cheese.
Willie James Soul Food at Downtown113 West King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717-553-5599
