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Breakfast Quest: The Top 19
You guys sent in nominations through the Google form, email replies, and comments on the Instagram post. Here's the map.
1. Aura Little Cafe 2. Cafe at Weaver's Store (Fivepointville) 3. Deli Grassi (Central Market) — the Italian Breakfast Sandwich 4. Gracie's on West Main 5. Hudson Botanical 6. Kom•essa 7. La Dolce Vita Bakery 8. Lancaster Beignet Co 9. Manor Mart — the Mart Muffin 10. Neptune Diner 11. On Orange Restaurant 12. Oola Bowls 13. Prince Street Cafe — breakfast burrito 14. Robino's Food Truck — the Pig Mac 15. Round Breads 16. Savoy Truffle — "The Beast," the breakfast hoagie, the Monte Cristo 17. Slate Cafe Lititz — bagel or ciabatta 18. Village Farm Market (Ephrata) 19. Zoetropolis
The tour starts today. I'll be eating my way through this list over the next several weeks and reporting back with reviews.
Soft-launching Lancaster Kidpreneur Day
Cooking up something new for late September or early October: Lancaster Kidpreneur Day. A one-day event where kids run a table selling products they make or resell. Handmade bracelets, baked goods, custom stickers, the more creative the better. There will be judges. There will be awards.
Two things I need from you right now:
Venue recommendations or connections. Indoor or outdoor, both are on the table. If you know a spot in Lancaster with an open floor plan, decent parking, and the right vibe for a booth-style event, reply to this email.
Would you or a kid you know want to participate in Lancaster Kidpreneur Day?
What's happening
Wednesday
Rock Ford Plantation Mansion Tours | Guided tours of Revolutionary War general Edward Hand's 1794 mansion overlooking the Conestoga River. | 10 AM, 12 PM, and 2 PM | Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Rd., Lancaster | $18 adult / $16 senior / $15 youth
Learn to Spray Paint: Cosmic Planet Art | Hands-on workshop teaching spray-paint planet art for teens, adults, and seniors. Materials provided. | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Manheim Community Library, 547 N. Penryn Rd., Manheim | Free
Ask a Paleontologist | Bring your dinosaur questions. A real paleontologist takes them all as part of the summer reading program. | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Adamstown Area Library, 110 W. Main St., Adamstown | Free
Wag & Wine Wednesday at Grandview Vineyard | Bring the dog and hang on the deck with wine, beer, and seasonal cocktails all afternoon. | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Grandview Vineyard, 1489 Grandview Rd., Mount Joy | Free entry (drinks priced separately)
Trivia Night at Southern Market | Weekly trivia at Bar 1888. Join the Meet People Lancaster team if you don't have a full squad. | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (trivia starts 7 PM) | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster | Free
The Revolution's Last Men Lecture with Don N. Hagist | Untold Stories of the Revolution lecture: Hagist on the soldiers behind the last surviving Revolutionary War photographs. | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Rd., Lancaster | See event page
Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market | Amish country market with produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, and crafts from local farmers and artisans. | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market, 2710 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | Free entry
Thursday
July Storytime: A Flag for Juneteenth | Story-and-craft session for ages 2-6 featuring Kim Taylor's picture book. Outdoors weather permitting. | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster | Free (registration requested)
Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market | Summer-season Thursday market with local produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, and Amish country crafts. | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market, 2710 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | Free entry
Anime After School | Anime-themed hangout for tweens and teens with screenings, snacks, and crafts. | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Lancaster Public Library, 151 N. Queen St., Lancaster | Free
Thursday Nights at Grandview Vineyard | Weekly Thursday evening hangout at the vineyard with wine, craft beer, and seasonal cocktails. | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Grandview Vineyard, 1489 Grandview Rd., Mount Joy | Free entry (drinks priced separately)
Miniature Paint Night | Learn dry-brushing and glazing techniques for tabletop miniatures. Teens and adults welcome. | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Lancaster Public Library, 151 N. Queen St., Lancaster | Free
Kokedama Garden Art at Lavender Acres Winery | Hands-on Japanese moss-ball plant workshop with instructor Connie Higgins. Wine and appetizers available for purchase. | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (doors 5:45 PM) | Lavender Acres Winery, 4865 Libhart Mill Rd., Hellam | $37
Lancaster Bicycle Club Tour de Red Rose Ride #12 | 25-mile Martindale Quarter Century weekday evening ride as part of the club's Tour de France tribute series. | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Brownstown CTC, 231 Snyder Rd., Brownstown | Free
1776 Opening Night at EPAC | Opening night of the Tony-winning musical about the Continental Congress and the drafting of the Declaration. | See ticket page | Ephrata Performing Arts Center, 320 Cocalico St., Ephrata | See ticket page
Music Trivioke at Southern Market | Music trivia followed by karaoke at Bar 1888. Settle it with a mic drop. | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St., Lancaster | Free
Now Playing
Mary Poppins at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre | Disney's practically-perfect nanny musical. Runs through July 31. | Wed 11:30 AM lunch / 1 PM show & 6 PM dinner / 7:30 PM show · Thu 5:30 PM dinner / 7:30 PM show | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster | $78 matinee / $83 evening dinner & show · $55 show only
Joshua at Sight & Sound Theatres | Sight & Sound's mainstage Bible production on a 300-foot wraparound stage. Runs through Dec. 31. Closed Sundays and Mondays. | Wed & Thu: 11 AM, 3 PM & 7 PM | Sight & Sound Theatres, 300 Hartman Bridge Rd., Ronks | Adults $82-$104 · Kids 2-12 $44
Ned & Nancy See America | Bird-in-Hand Stage's road-trip musical comedy. Final weeks, runs through July 25. Wed matinee is sold out; check remaining dates. | Wed 1 PM matinee (sold out) | Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | See ticket page
Ryan & Friends: Laughter in Lancaster | Ventriloquist Ryan Bomgardner opens his 2026 comedy variety show. Runs through October 15. | Thu 1 PM matinee (opening) | Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand | See ticket page
Live music
Wednesday
The Lovely Ladies of Jazz Trio | Jazz at the Trellis Lounge. Dining/drink minimum. | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | The Greenfield Restaurant & Bar, 595 Greenfield Rd., Lancaster | Free
Double Shot | Country covers at New Holland's summer concert series. | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | New Holland Community Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland | Free
The Dolly Show (Kelly O'Brien Dolly Parton Tribute) | Country tribute night with a full Dolly Parton set. | 7:30 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E., Lancaster | $29-$59
Thursday
Live Jazz at Plough Restaurant | Weekly Thursday jazz at Plough inside the Lancaster Marriott. Dining/drink minimum. | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Plough Restaurant, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster | Free
Big Boy Brass | Brass jazz set on the barn patio at Paradise Station. | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | The Barn at Paradise Station, 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks | Free
Sounds of Summer (Prima Theatre) | Prima Theatre's summer-hits revue on the Greenfield stage. | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Greenfield Park, 1828 William Penn Way, Lancaster | Free
Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners | Aaron Lewis with his country-rock band. | 7:30 PM | American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E., Lancaster | $79-$119