Lancaster Central Market

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 ...

I 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.

Voted 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.

Don'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 !

Excellent 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.)

Experience 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 .

Great local producers including some Amish vendors . The prices are really cheap . Definitely get a pretzel .

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!

Amazing selection of produce, meats and cheeses . Stick to the perimeter of the room for great prepared food, and jucies.

Great attraction in downtown Lanc! Fresh fruit ,long johns , candy and more! Make sure to bring cash many stands do not take credit cards !

Fresh fruit and vegetables available. People are taking social distancing seriously in here, which makes this place very safe to visit.

Loved this market ! Fresh EVERYTHING. One stop shop for everything delicious.

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 !

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!

Mecks Produce has everything you're looking for at some really great prices. Freshest produce there, go early for best selection.

Been 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

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.

Loved this place! We walked around and sampled foods/drinks from a bunch of different vendors .

Fresh farm raised veggies from the heart of Amish country .

So many wonderful sights, scents and people. A true heart of City life in Lancaster !!

Central 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

Mean Cup makes some of the best local coffee , and the bagel stand near it has excellent bagels ! Try the garlic bagel !

Get a coffee from the friendly baristas at Lancaster County Coffee Roasters .

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

Tons of local vendors . Great butchers and farms from the area.

Everything local you can imagine at the longest running market in U.S. history dating back to 1733. Get some lebanon bologna and shoofly pie

Named as one of America's top 10 public spaces - a must-see if you're in Lancaster on Tues. Fri. or Sat. <aclass="entity url"rel="nofollow" href="http://www.centralmarketlancaster.com"target="_blank" data-sig="g4HUY/qatNd/xcCo4h85i7/DQW4=" onmousedown="fourSq.ui.OutgoingLink.mousedown($(this), event)" data-source="tip-text">www.centralmarketlancaster.com</a> is a great website with a nice listing of all standholders.

Rooster Street Pork has an amazing "meat cup" sampler of their best meats. Yum!!!!

Pure Blend Tea for some awesome blends - cannot wait to try the dark chocolate chai !

Nice selection of fresh foods , sausages and delicatessen .

Want milk in glass bottles ? And the best chocolate milk on the planet? Maplehofe.

Busy and hot. Zig's bakery had great lemon bars !!

Thom's Rosemary Olive oil bread is delicious !

Be prepared to visit one of the three ATMs in Penn Square or bring cash ahead of time!

Fresh everything

Super place for fresh everything.

Fresh veggies , apple cider and good folks.

Rick's bread is a must try, and also the veggies .

Locals: Don't come on Friday or Saturday. Too many tourists !

The deviled eggs are to die for! Come hungry.

Hours 6:30am to 3:00 but everything starts to shut down after 2:00. Open Tuesday Friday Saturday

Check out the view from the new skybox in the SE corner. Market never looked better.

Some prices are lower during the week

Get a long John and cup of milk to enjoy while you shop!

Lancaster juice company has the best smoothies . Try one with coconut !

Named one of the country 's top 10 best places for pie by Bon Appétit magazine.

Buy ricks bread

Nation's oldest farmers' market .

Saife's falafel sandwich is an all in one heavenly meal.