Wood-fired pizza served by a chef at The Exchange restaurant in Lancaster City PA

Farm to table, international cuisine, and local favorites

Restaurants in Lancaster City PA

Places to Eat in Lancaster City (“Downtown Lancaster”)

You’ll find a diverse set of restaurants in Lancaster city to choose from. There’s international cuisine, fresh farm-to-table dining, coffee shops, ice cream shops, and more. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat or to enjoy a sit-down meal with family, friends, or clients, Downtown Lancaster has no shortage of options!

Before or after enjoying your meal (or coffee), explore Lancaster city:

Discover some of the best places to eat in Lancaster city below…

Busy craft cocktail bar with bartender and guests at Passerine Restaurant Lancaster PA

Passerine

Passerine is a seasonal neighborhood restaurant and bottle shop that showcases the regional producers of the Susquehanna River Valley and celebrates their hard work and abundance of fresh ingredients. Dive into the heart of our region with meaningful dishes, a curated selection of wine and spirits, and enriching conversations.

Passerine

114 N Prince St.
Lancaster, PA 17602
Overhead spread of farm to table dishes and desserts at Plough Restaurant Lancaster PA

Plough

Plough pays homage to Lancaster’s rich heritage while embracing modernity with a modern-American dining experience in the heart of historic Lancaster City. From handcrafted cocktails to an extensive wine list for perfect entrée pairings, Plough brings a new-age taste of Lancaster to your table.

Plough

at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
25 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

Vintage Candy Shop

Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Lancaster, the Vintage Candy Shop offers a nostalgic trip down memory lane, with hundreds of novelty and retro candies. Crystal candy {Khohakutou} handmade on-site, along with freeze-dried candy. Also hand-dipped local Kreider Farms ice cream, hand-made iced coffees & lattes with many vegan options.

Vintage Candy Shop

38 W. King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603