Best Bakeries in Lancaster, PA
Looking for bakeries in Lancaster? Below you'll find 6 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Bakeries for bread, pastries, custom cakes and specialty desserts. Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
This guide lists 6 bakeries in and around Lancaster, spread across 2 ZIP codes. 5 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 6 link to their own website, 5 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 6 Bakeries in Lancaster
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Hammond's
- Address 716 South West End Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone (717) 392-7532
- Website hammondpretzels.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 7 AM-5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 7 AM-5 PM |
| Wed | 7 AM-5 PM |
| Thu | 7 AM-5 PM |
| Fri | 7 AM-5 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM-12 PM |
2 Ric’s Bread
- Address 24 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA
- Phone (717) 392-8385
- Website ricsbread.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 7 AM-3 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 7 AM-3 PM |
| Thu | 7 AM-3 PM |
| Fri | 7 AM-3 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
3 The Urban Farmhouse
- Address 60 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone (717) 517-7132
- Website theurbanfarmhousepa.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 11 AM-5:30 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-5:30 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM-15:00 "or until sold out" |
| Sun | Closed |
4 Lancaster Cupcake
- Address 24 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Phone (717) 553-5287
- Website lancastercupcake.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 9 AM-8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 9 AM-8 PM |
| Wed | 9 AM-8 PM |
| Thu | 9 AM-8 PM |
| Fri | 9 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 9 AM-9 PM |
| Sun | 12 PM-6 PM |
5 Thom's Bread
- Address 113 Butler Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601
- Phone (717) 490-6303
- Website thomsbread.com
Opening hours
| Tue | 7 AM-7 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed | 7 AM-7 PM |
| Thu | 7 AM-7 PM |
| Fri | 7 AM-7 PM |
| Sat | 7 AM-4 PM |
6 KelSas Sweetbox
- Address 25 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
- Website kelsas.co
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | Closed |
| Fri | 11 AM-7 PM |
| Sat | 10 AM-5 PM |
| Sun | 10 AM-3 PM |
How to choose bakeries in Lancaster
- Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
- Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
- Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in Lancaster and can save a lot on a night out.
- Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.
Local tips for Lancaster
Lancaster County's Amish and Mennonite craftspeople make it a well-known source of handmade furniture, quilts and farm products, and many of these businesses close on Sundays.
Many of the best-rated businesses sit just outside the city in Manheim Township, East Lampeter or Lititz, so it's worth widening your search a few miles.
Lancaster is in Lancaster County, and local phone numbers use the 717 and 223 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Chestnut Hill, Cabbage Hill, Northeast, Southeast, West End, Musser Park.
Frequently asked questions
Which bakeries in Lancaster are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Hammond's, The Urban Farmhouse, Lancaster Cupcake, Thom's Bread, KelSas Sweetbox. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Lancaster do these bakeries cover?
The bakeries on this list are located in ZIP codes 17601, 17603. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
What does BYOB mean?
BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.
Do I need a reservation?
For popular places on weekends, yes. Many Lancaster restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Lancaster?
Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.
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