Breakfast Quest

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Breakfast Quest

I want to find the best breakfast sandwich in Lancaster County.

I'll travel near and travel far across this county. I'll eat from corner stores and cafes, to bakeries and full sit-downs, from drive-thrus and church basements. I'll do it shrouded in anonymity (more or less). And you are my guide.

But first, I need your blessing.

THE RULES (clear and binding):

The sandwich must include eggs and cheese. Bacon, sausage, pork roll, ham, scrapple, and salt-cured anything are optional.

Hard rolls, bagels, English muffins, croissants, biscuits, and wraps are all fair game.

No after-market modifications. No added sauces, no swap-outs, no "could you toast it twice." Judged as the kitchen serves it.

Home fries, hash browns, and any side don't count toward the score.

The sandwich must come from a business inside Lancaster County.

Should we do this?

YES - WE MUST KNOW

NO

If approved, we begin this process next Wednesday. If denied, the words Breakfast Quest will never be uttered again.

One more thing. Today we're launching our Instagram and Facebook!

🥪 Instagram: @thelancasterledger. Daily sandwich sightings, behind-the-scenes, stretchy-pants reports.

🥪 The Lancaster Ledger Facebook Group. The community home for Quest debates, live music finds, events, and everything else. Is a breakfast burrito a sandwich? Discuss.

Follow and join now. The hunt starts the moment you cast your vote.

What's happening

Wednesday

Sahd's Metal Recycling Library Tour | Columbia Library field trip to Sahd's Metal Recycling. Registration required, waitlist as of now, closed-toe shoes required. | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Sahd's Metal Recycling, 1045 Lancaster Ave., Columbia | Free

Doc Yoder Math Magic | Magician Doc Yoder mixes math tricks with sleight-of-hand for ages 8-15 at the Lititz Library (waitlist). | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Rd., Lititz | Free

Blaze the Show Dog Visit | Retired show dog Blaze visits the Milanof-Schock Library for an interactive program. | 11:00 AM | Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd., Mount Joy | Free

Thursday

Nature Storytime: Frogs | Outdoor storytime and craft about frogs at LancasterHistory. | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster | Free

Carriage & Antique Auction (Day 1: Early Bird) | Day one of the annual Bird-in-Hand carriage and antique auction. Early Bird afternoon preview. | Afternoon | Bird-in-Hand Events Field, 2727 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | Free to attend

Terre Hill Days Festival (Opening Night) | Three-day Terre Hill community festival kicks off with carnival rides, BINGO, magic, and food. | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Terre Hill Community Park, 210 Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill | Free admission

Get Hired! Career Day | PA CareerLink career fair at the Quarryville Library, open to job seekers of all levels. | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Quarryville Library, 357 Buck Rd., Quarryville | Free

Friday

Carriage & Antique Auction (Day 2: Main Auction) | Main auction day at Bird-in-Hand. About 2,000 bidders expected. | 7:00 AM start | Bird-in-Hand Events Field, 2727 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | Free to attend

63rd Annual Lititz Antiques Show | 63rd year of the Lititz Antiques Show at Warwick Middle School. Three-day run. | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Warwick Middle School, 401 Maple St., Lititz | $10 door / $9 advance

Refton Fire Company Mud Sale (Friday evening sale) | Friday evening sale at Refton's annual mud sale: flowers, crafts, PA Dutch food. Main all-day sale runs Saturday. | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Refton Fire Company, 99 Church St., Refton | Free admission

Riverfest: Flames Across the Susquehanna Boat Tours | Susquehanna River boat tours from the Zimmerman Center as part of the Riverfest weekend. 1-hour tours, registration required. | 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM | Zimmerman Center for Heritage, 1706 Long Level Rd., Wrightsville | Ticketed (see susquehannariverlands.com)

Riverfest: Columbia Architectural Walking Tour | Guided walking tour through Columbia's historic district, kicking off Riverfest. Registration required. | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., Columbia | Free

Terre Hill Days: Classic Car Cruise Night | Classic car cruise night in Terre Hill, food vendors and live music throughout the festival grounds. | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Terre Hill Community Park, 210 Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill | Free

Now Playing

West Side Story | Fulton's mainstage production of the Bernstein-Sondheim classic. Runs through July 12. | Wed 2 PM & 7:30 PM · Thu 2 PM & 7:30 PM · Fri 7:30 PM | Fulton Theatre, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster | Tickets at thefulton.org

Joshua | Sight & Sound's biblical epic with live animals and a 300-foot panoramic stage. Runs through Dec. 31; closed Sun. | Wed 3 PM · Thu 11 AM & 3 PM · Fri 3 PM & 7 PM | Sight & Sound Theatres, 300 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks | $82 to $104 adult / $44 child

Mary Poppins (Opening Night) | Dutch Apple's summer musical opens Friday with dinner and a show. Practically perfect in every way. | Fri 6 PM dinner, 7:30 PM show | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster | $55 show only / $83 with dinner

Ned & Nancy See America | Bird-in-Hand Stage's family-friendly musical road trip across America. Runs through July 25. | Wed 7 PM · Thu 1 PM · Fri 7 PM | Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | Show only $47 / Lunch & show $68 / Dinner & show $73.50

Live music

Wednesday

Jerry Lee Watkins | Singer-Songwriter | 6:00 PM | Proof, 30 N. Queen St. (Lower Level), Lancaster | Free

Brotality w/ Quantifier, Making A Mockery, New Damage | Metal | 7:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St., Millersville | $24.79

SG Goodman w/ Case Oats | Americana / Alt-Country | 7:30 PM | West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster | $25 advance / $30 day of show

Straight No Chaser: Beach Bash | A Cappella | 7:30 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E., Lancaster | $59 to $89

Turn the Page (4th-Wednesday classic rock) | Classic Rock | 7:30 PM | McCleary's Public House, 130 W. Front St., Marietta | Free

Thursday

Jazz Night | Jazz | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Plough, 25 S. Queen St. (inside the Lancaster Marriott), Lancaster | Free

Friday

Tyler Snow | Acoustic | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Waltz Vineyards (Lampeter Corner), 1702 Lampeter Rd., Lancaster | $8

Rich Scott Project | Acoustic | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Smucker Village (Corner Coffee Shop), 3526 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse | Free

Kenny Mark Music | Acoustic | 6:30 PM | Big Dog Craft Brewing, 1559 Manheim Pike, Lancaster | Free

Leo DiSanto & Friends | Variety | 8:00 PM | Tellus360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster | Free

Kyle Hancock Trio | Jazz | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster | Free

Stone Horses w/ The Blues Vultures | Rock / Blues | 8:00 PM | Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St., Millersville | $20 advance / $25 day of show