• Lancaster Central Market

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The country's oldest farmers' market, in the heart of Amish country, occupies an 100+ old red brick building. Vendors sell a variety of prepared foods. Find the Central Market Juice Company here sells their juices. Open Tue 6:00am-3:00pm, Fri-Sat 6:00am-3:00pm.


7 Reviews

First Review by CrunchyVeganGal

mostzy

Points +641

Vegan
21 Jun 2025

fun experience

can get extremely busy, especially during tourist season. ample vegan options throughout. i always recommend christina’s criollo.

BookishWanderer

Points +393

Vegan
08 Jun 2025

Friendly vendors

Lancaster Central Market is a hidden gem for vegans. Between Saife’s falafel wraps, RiJuice’s cold-pressed blends, and Safe & Sweet’s dairy-free baked goods, you can enjoy a full plant-based meal while exploring one of the country’s oldest farmers markets. Bonus: the vendors are friendly and happy to customize!

Dandantheveganman

Points +442

Vegan
28 May 2024

Def go

Wonderful old market serving up a wide variety of foods and some tasty vegan options.

Pros: Empanada Gourmet, Innas Pierogis, Lots more

tameassa

Points +914

Vegan
03 Jan 2023

Great location

Honestly, the only thing I go here for is the iced coffee and fresh vegetables. It's normally extremely busy. This location is nice because it has several different vendors all in one location. You do need to pay for off street parking. On the weekends the lots may fill up.

Updated from previous review on 2022-12-31

devonwithano

Points +8465

Vegan
03 Jun 2022

Super vegan-friendly with a ton of variety!

From fresh & local produce, artisanal goods such as jams and sauce, random gift items, crafts and more! Central Market has everything. Plus the fact that it’s the oldest, continuously running public market in the country is pretty cool.

@Kendraisoutside

Points +1105

Vegan
24 Apr 2021

Plenty of options

There are at least 5 stands in market offering vegan options including cuban, Puerto Rican, acai bowls, juice stands, etc

Pros: Really adorable, Affordable, Outdoor eating in the square

CrunchyVeganGal

Points +546

Vegan
26 May 2017

Don't Leave Without a Visit

If you're in Lancaster on a Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday, you absolutely MUST go to the Lancaster Central Market. It's historically significant, a great place for souveniers, and you can find some great vegan items amidst the PA Dutch meat and dairy-based specialties. My favorite is the Lancaster Juice Company for smoothies (always taste incredible!) and the Herb Shop! Some of the vendors selling lotions and soaps are sometimes not the craftsperson themselves, but they're typically knowledgeable of the ingredients to identify any potential animal ingredients.

Updated from previous review on 2017-05-26

Pros: Historically significant, Great location, Great vegan options

Cons: You'll likely have to walk by meat/dairy products




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