44 Best Bakeries near Bird In Hand

“This was something like my 3rd visit. It is an absolute must when coming to Amish Country. Make it a jumping off place for your exploring. The baked goods are amazing, the service is friendly, efficient and well thought out and the ambiance lets you begin to feel that you have really stepped away from your busy, modern life. Great for families, tourists or those who just want a to slow down.“

“Excellent cakes!! Tracy was very communicative and matched our cake to the reference picture perfectly for my son’s birthday. Will be going here for all of our special occasion cakes moving forward.“

“amazing cakes and pastries beautiful work friendly service 5 ⭐️“

“Michael's Homemade Breads are the absolute best breads in the area! Their cinnamon raisin Bread is so delicious, it keeps me driving an hour away just to get it! Love it!“

“Fabulous cream cheese bialys! Better than I can find in NY.“

“The cake I ordered for my parents 50th anniversary was amazing! So good and decorated beautifully! Thank you!“

“As always amazing the woopie pies where a hit at our friends party .. Thank you again“

“Cute shop and informative tour! Awesome, fresh pretzels!“

“I took a cookie decorating class and it was so fun! Laura gives step by step directions while giving us the freedom to be creative. I am looking forward to taking another class!“

“Alway a good place for a quick lunch, often there are samples for you to try.“

“Martine at House of Clarendon crafted the most exquisite wedding cake we could have imagined. Not only was it beautiful, but it was also absolutely delicious. Martine was wonderful to work with—creative, responsive, and deeply committed to ensuring every detail was perfect. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how delicious the cake was. We have and will continue to go back to get his cupcakes as they are perfect. We cannot recommend Martine enough and will continue to go to him for all of our special occasion cakes in the future.“

“I suppose everyone has a right to their own opinion, but I think the 4.4 rating on this place is an absolute travesty. I had never tried shoo-fly pie before visiting PA this autumn, but I made it a point to try a couple of different ones during my visit, and while all of them were quite yummy, for me Dutch Haven was head and shoulders and belly-button ahead of all others. For anyone who loves shoo-fly pie, I'd be pretty surprised if you didn't love theirs; and for anyone who wants to try it for the first time, I HIGHLY recommend making Dutch Haven the one you try. I only wish it weren't so much more expensive to have it shipped vs. buying it on site (but that's pretty par for the course for shipping food items, so disappointing as it is, I do totally get it). Oh well, I'll just have to figure out a good time to make my way back at some point, and do a bit more stocking up next time around! :D“

“Jenna’s cake for my dad’s 70th birthday was truly one of a kind! I wanted to incorporate some of my dad’s favorite things, and Jenna helped me create the most special, personalized cake for him. He absolutely loved it, and it made him feel so special.

Not only was the design perfect, but the cake itself was the most delicious I’ve ever had! It was so moist, perfectly balanced—not overly sweet, just incredibly tasty. We even put some in the fridge, and four days later, it was still just as moist and delicious!

I would absolutely recommend Jenna for any event, big or small. If I were getting married again, she’d be the one to do my wedding cake. She’s that good!“

“The owner of the shop was wonderful and extremely friendly. We stopped in and purchased one of each cupcake flavor. They were the best cupcakes I’ve ever had. Highly recommend this shop !“

“I really like everthing I have ever bought at Zigs, my problem is the service, you can be at counter waiting for service an the servers will just walk past you.“

“I dropped by for a quick bite to eat before a work conference and was pleasantly surprised! My bagel was delicious, and the coffee was excellent. After years of having so much burnt espresso it made my day to finally have a properly pulled shot of espresso in my latte. The service was great, the young lady who took my order told me all about some great historic landmarks to check out while I’m in the area and made me feel so welcomed to Lancaster.

Make sure to stop in for a bite to eat and quick caffeine hit, you’ll be glad you did!“

“Pumpkin Brown Butter Scone and Caramel Apple Cider was delicious“

“Overall really solid. The staff was incredibly friendly, and a massive selection of bread in different forms as soon as you walk in. I was impressed seeing the selection spread. It was a little cramped with 3 customers in there but not too horrible.

One of my concerns was immediate as they didn't have prices on anything which is normally a sign that things are going to be on the higher end. The bread itself was actually pretty fairly priced, a bag of I believe six ciabatta hoagie rolls for just under $9. I also got two breakfast sandwiches which were almost $10 a pop, which I honestly would have been fine with if it wasn't the steamed egg patty, it just had a very bad texture. It was a shame because they use some really good bacon, the bagels were amazing, and the cheese was okay, the egg just really sank it for me. Also just shy of $2 a bottle of water seemed a little bit steep as well.

The folks working there were really nice and open to feedback so hopefully they will tailor some of their options as they grow. I will definitely be coming back but keeping an eye on some of their pricing/food adaptations.

Edit: it was 4 hoagie rolls so a little over 2$ a roll is...a little high. They were decent though.“

“I love Alfred and Sam's breads and sub rolls they are fresh and soft, most rewarding places to go get fresh bread. Hope they continue servicing the Lancaster area. You can never have enough bread 🍞😉😋 I promise you'll like it. Best place to buy bread for any occasion.“

“HOY NOS DIMOS CITA EN ESTA PANADERÍA, AÑORANDO UN SANDWICHITO BORICUA Y ¿ADIVINEN QUÉ? NOS FUIMOS FUIMOS HASTA CON QUESITOS, BISCOCHITOS, FLANES, EMPANADILLAS DE PIZZA Y PORRR SUPUESTO, UNA LIBRA DE PAN. LO MÁS CERCANO A UNA PANADERÍA EN LA ISLA ES ÉSTA EN LANCASTER. TODO RICO Y FRESCO A PRECIOS MÓDICOS. ¡100% RECOMENDADOS!“

“Martins makes excellent, original hard pretzels. You can watch them being made at times when you go in the store. They supplied us with tins filled with pretzels for our customers. Thank you everyone at Martins for continuing on the tradition of pretzel making!“

“Inclusive and delicious! My favorite combo!“

“The service was quick and very pleasant. Your coffee was some of the best I’ve drank and your black bean brownie was better than a regular one!! My grandson enjoyed it and never knew the difference ❤️ An eclectic, homey, well priced coffee and eatery. Lots of options for vegan and gluten free. Will definitely be back!“

“The journey to this bake shop is a story.

We drive into an Amish farm and saw no cars parked, nor a sign telling us where the bakery is. We drive deeper into the barn, almost knocking over the family dog. There were some dogs in cages barking at us, not sure if it was to welcome us, or to warn us.

We saw a guy who seem to work there, or owns the place. He told us that we went too far in, and said “turn around, it’s the red shed”.

We turned the car around, again, looking around to see which of those could be the bakery. We saw a hand written board “open”.

We go in. Shelves were almost empty except for a few trays of whoopie pies and some fry pies in the refrigerator. No one was inside except a box saying “self service”. “Interesting” we thought. Never have we seen such an establishment that was based on trust.

OH yes, how were the pies you say? SO GOOD. Just gotta bake them real good for a little. The whoopie pies are also really moist and cream not coyingly sweet.“

“My sister told me about your Fruit English Muffins, which she gets at Pine View Dairy. I tried them and fell in love with them. While I was there, I saw the bagels and tried the cheese, they were absolutely delicious. You have a winner in both, the flavors are so good. Keep up the good work.“

“Everyone is very nice beautiful campus!!“

“My fiancée and I found this place on a whim. We were craving a bagel but didn't want to go across town. The moment you step in, the restaurant is bright and very inviting. Their menu is small but its create when you couldn't decide what you wanted. The breads are for sale and you can call to order a dozen bagels or anything else you might want. The bagels are a little small but very flavorful. The egg sandwich may need some sort of dressing but the ciabatta that it is on is so buttery. If you are out for a drive, this is an awesome place to stop. I hear their pizzas are awesome!“

“Unique accent to the local "flavor". Neat, clean, well stocked with only locally made food for that unique experience. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Stop in, a must see that's worth it!“

“We came across Amaranth Bakery at a festival recently. They had quite a selection of GF vegan options available. The brownies were the absolute best that we’ve had. Amaranth knows how to bake!“

“I ordered a cake for a birthday party and was not disappointed! The 12" round cake was HUGE and could definitely serve 35-45 people as stated on their website.
I chose the Peanut Butter Symphony flavor and it was delicious. The combination of chocolate cake and peanut butter mousse was perfect. I can't wait to try some of the other flavors.
The staff were very friendly and even carried the cake out to my car to help me load it (so I wouldn't drop it opening the door).“

“Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse Dutch wonderland August 16, 2024“

“First time here tonight, my husband and i had THE BEST experience! The staff was so sweet and friendly. The chocolate pb pie was delicious, so rich and creamy! My husband had the apple hand pie. Also, amazing! Flaky crust. Soft apples and warmed up just perfectly. Will definitely be back soon to try the savory pies!“

“Great people, found them while delivering over the years as a truck driver.If you have a farmers market in your area with Amish selling cheesecake, cakes, and torts most of it is Pellmans, if you can't make it out to the New Holland area“

“Went to lancaster today and visited this place...Nice atmosphere...The owner and staff were very friendly, Place was very clean... The empanadas were delicious...must try an alfajore for dessert... Can't wait to visit again.... Thank you, had a great time there.....“

“A must stop for anyone in Lancaster. I would consider this a hidden gem. If you are traveling to Lancaster and want a delicious sticky bun, skip every bakery except Mr. Sticky! They are huge, taste amazing and the price is actually very fair. I went to a Cinnabon in the mall the other day and paid $7 for a cinnamon bun! I instantly wished I went to Mr. Sticky.“

“Love! Our local store delivered pretzels for all staff! Thanks, Tanya (Ephrata store)“

“Went to the Mother’s Day brunch buffet today and it was fabulous! Not only was the food absolutely scrumptious, the atmosphere and service staff was so pleasant and welcoming. Thank you for such a great experience!PS can we just talk about the biscuits and gravy ??? TO DIE FOR!!! My nephew couldn’t get enough“

“After seeing a lot of advertisements on Facebook I decided to go ahead and place an order (good job marketing team).
I ordered a six pack of assorted cookies. The order shipped right away and was at my door within in couple of days. The cookies arrived carefully packaged and everything got to me in one piece. Right away I tried the S'more cookie and... O M G!! Everything exceeded my expectations. Fresh, delicious, and pretty much the perfect cookie. I will definitely be a returning customer.
**Editing**
I was about to place another order and noticed that some cookies are only available if you subscribe to their cookie club. The monthly cost is a bit steep, but I figured I'd try it for the minimum three months. Once reached check out and saw that it was going to cost almost two hundred dollars for the order, I immediately hit the brakes and decided that I couldn't justify paying that much money for cookies. Especially because I have no way to know if I would even like the flavors without trying them first. Can your average customer really afford this? I'm still giving you five stars because your cookies are incredible. But please consider allowing customers to order any of your flavors without needing to subscribe.“

“I took my partner here for a nice meal and it is a very aesthetically pleasing restaurant and bakery. All the food was delicious but the price point was not as yummy! All in all, I would eat there again but just as soon say stick with the Bakery side so your wallet doesn’t cry!“

“While I like most of Stoltzfus’s items, I’ve been disappointed in their chicken salad. It used to be a staple in our home but seems like they’ve changed the recipe. It’s now so runny with mayo (or whatever they use) that it plops right off our sandwiches. They’ve also seem to cut back on the celery which added a nice contrasting crunch. Please bring back the old recipe.“

“Hands down the best, really handcrafted coffee I've had in a VERY long time. The guy running the show recommended trying the house chai, and I was blown away. I didn't know chai could be that good. Also had a cappuccino, and I was just as impressed. The owner(?) was super friendly, helpful, and kind with everything. It's a bit off the beaten track if you're driving, but I recommend finding this place and stopping in!“