Lancaster Central Market
Farmers Market and Miscellaneous Store
Market District, Lancaster
"Be sure to stop by Mean Cup for some awesome coffee!"(6 Tips)
"Fresh fruit,long johns"(3 Tips)
"Great local producers including some Amish vendors."(3 Tips)
"Lancaster juice company...the number 2 smoothie is the best!!"(2 Tips)
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If it's in season in Lancaster, it's here! Go to the upstairs loft and look down on the whole scene. The smells are unbelievably grand. Meats, veggies, flowers, breads, cheeses, coffees, teas...
Andy DeBrunnerDecember 13, 2012I always get my produce from Stoner's stand. They're friendly and get most of their produce from their own farm. When I think of a farmer's market, Stoner's stand is pretty much what I have in mind.- Local veggies are seasonal, as should be expected... but when they're in, they're AWESOME! Local meats & cheeses are the best in the Mid-Atlantic, with Amish/Mennonite farmers prevailing.
Jane FriedmanAugust 8, 2015Excellent espresso/cappuccino at Mean Cup. Compliment with a cream-filled long john, biscotti, or bagel from a nearby stand. (You can't choose second best; it's all top rate.)
visitPAJuly 31, 2014Voted the fourth best market in the nation by USA Today, Lancaster Central Market has been recognized as America's oldest farmers market and is the best place to find Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine.
- Justin OrdovezaDecember 27, 2016Great local producers including some Amish vendors. The prices are really cheap. Definitely get a pretzel.
Two Pups PastriesJune 16, 2012Don't forget to stop by the Pet Bakery and pick up your Two Pups Pastries treats and other delicious goodies for you furry friend. Remember you can order Doggie Birthday Cakes as well!Upvoted Mar 23- visitPAMarch 17, 2015Experience the best of PA's agriculture at the Lancaster Farmer's Market, the nation's oldest farmer's market. Visitors will find baked goods, locally grown produce and iconic PA Dutch food.
Amazing selection of produce, meats and cheeses. Stick to the perimeter of the room for great prepared food, and jucies.
Only place I can get a half loaf of white bread! Lancaster Central Market has so much to offer and if you like people watching this is definitely the place to be!- Such a great place to just walk around and maybe even pick up some fresh produce too! Be sure to stop by Mean Cup for some awesome coffee!
Nova BNovember 9, 2020Fresh fruit and vegetables available. People are taking social distancing seriously in here, which makes this place very safe to visit.
A tip for all you tourists out there: Central Market is in a city, crowded with people. Although there are parking lots nearby there is no free parking whatsoever unless you can walk 5 or 6 blocks.
Natalee KarpelMarch 9, 2014Mecks Produce has everything you're looking for at some really great prices. Freshest produce there, go early for best selection.- Lydia BuckiusMay 26, 2015Great attraction in downtown Lanc! Fresh fruit,long johns, candy and more! Make sure to bring cash many stands do not take credit cards!
- Bob GeorgeJanuary 28, 2011Been there and Done That (it), NOW I really want to do it again, its a great place to visit, just be sure you get there on a day they're open - So Tuesday - Friday - or Saturday be sure to stop from 6
Amy CummingsApril 2, 2017Loved this place! We walked around and sampled foods/drinks from a bunch of different vendors.
Stop by the Amish stand that sells Achenbach's Bakery items. Hands down best cheese Danish I ever had. Soft, gooey. melts in your mouth!
Erin Jean TrimberJune 9, 2012Mean Cup makes some of the best local coffee, and the bagel stand near it has excellent bagels! Try the garlic bagel!
Named as one of America's top 10 public spaces - a must-see if you're in Lancaster on Tues. Fri. or Sat.
Admissions@PCA&DJuly 12, 2010Central Market is the best! Fresh veggies, meats, bread, pre-prepared foods and more all priced perfectly for a college-student budget. Open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Read more
Travel Green AppalachiaJuly 19, 2011Everything local you can imagine at the longest running market in U.S. history dating back to 1733. Get some lebanon bologna and shoofly pie
Mariah HayNovember 30, 2013Rooster Street Pork has an amazing "meat cup" sampler of their best meats. Yum!!!!
Get a coffee from the friendly baristas at Lancaster County Coffee Roasters.
Jeanne MauermeyerNovember 27, 2018So many wonderful sights, scents and people. A true heart of City life in Lancaster !!
Tons of local vendors. Great butchers and farms from the area.
Nothing beats going to central market on Saturday mornings and seeing all the familiar faces. See Pablo for good produce deals and stellar for some good coffee
Janet LewisFebruary 16, 2013Pure Blend Tea for some awesome blends - cannot wait to try the dark chocolate chai!
Want milk in glass bottles? And the best chocolate milk on the planet? Maplehofe.
Be prepared to visit one of the three ATMs in Penn Square or bring cash ahead of time!
Locals: Don't come on Friday or Saturday. Too many tourists!
- Check out the view from the new skybox in the SE corner. Market never looked better.
Luke BuntingFebruary 18, 2011Hours 6:30am to 3:00 but everything starts to shut down after 2:00. Open Tuesday Friday Saturday
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The country's oldest farmers' market, in the heart of Amish country occupies a beautiful 120 year old red brick building chock-full of local character.
Open until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue, Fri
- 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Sat
- 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
(717) 735-6890
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