50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Lancaster

“I’ll be honest — walking into Bad Garden Kitchen as a lifelong meat eater, I fully expected a lot of hype and a lot of lettuce. What I didn’t expect was to leave already planning my next visit and actually miss meat less than usual! From the second I walked in, the atmosphere made me feel welcomed rather than preached at. The staff were knowledgeable and passionate, but not pushy, guiding me through the menu with genuine enthusiasm. What impressed me most wasn’t just the flavor, which was outstanding, but how none of the dishes felt like they were missing something — they stood on their own. Every bite was thoughtful and intentional. I left feeling full, happy, and honestly a bit surprised at how much I had enjoyed a vegan meal. If you’re a skeptic like me, go with an open mind — you might just find your new favorite restaurant.“

“Dinner and a show. Everything on the menu is absolutely amazing. “The Show” happens when you sit at Chef’s table and watch them team create one masterpiece after another. I watched them train a new employee to do the same! Pinch and pull the dough- enough sauce, but not too much. Carefully and skillfully place all ingredients! final inspection before the fire and then another after. Watch for this and that before you serve. Pizza will. ever to the same for me.“

“Our most favorite restaurant! 10/10 every single time!! The food is amazing and the friendly staff make the visit wonderful. They remember you, your favorite orders, and are genuinely happy when they greet you. Even when they are super busy, the service is top notch and the food never disappoints!“

“This was our first time there. The food was delicious. Some of the best food I’ve eaten in awhile. The doubles was amazing as was the jerk chicken and smoked wings. The food is pretty spicy. Our waitress was great too and the restaurant was cute. Did have to park kind of far away.“

“Great food and great service. Love that there are vegan options.“

“My husband and I have been wanting to try Silantra for months and today we finally checked it out! We LOVE it!! The food is delicious and the service is fast and friendly. Our 11 year old son had a chicken and rice bowl with yellow coconut curry sauce and he wanted me to write that it had the perfect mix of spices and the chicken had a perfect texture. Five stars!! We will 100% be coming back!!“

“One of my clients brought me back cupcakes this week to NC from PA and they were some of the best I've ever eaten! I am picky and a baker myself and they have perfected the recipes! Job well done and I wish you so much success!“

“We had a wonderful waiter who helped us pick out our entrees. The food was unbelievable. Great service, great ambiance, great food. Can’t go wrong! We will definitely be back.“

“First time having Saigon was a great experience. The food was amazing but what will keep me going back was how friendly staff and especially the owner was!!“

“Great room. I highly recommend Songwriters in the Raw.“

“Can’t travel to Lancaster anymore without stopping for a Pernil Arepa! Phenomenal service and incredible food! 10/10 every time, best food around!“

“I went there with a group of 6. Easy reservations just a few hours earlier, good food, cool decor. We were in the indoor dining room on first floor. Very loud group next to us, so towards the end of our dining conversation had become nearly impossible. Good reviews on their soda bread, shepherd's pie, and classic fish & chips! Definitely recommend their cheesesteak egg rolls as well!“

“Rolled Cold Creamery is such a fun and delicious stop for ice cream lovers. I got the Cookie Dough and my friend ordered the Fruity Pebbles, and both were amazing. One of the best parts? Each order comes with three free toppings - way more than most places offer, and we absolutely loved that.

You can watch them make your rolled ice cream right in front of you, which adds to the whole experience. They are located inside a store that also has a coffee shop, so the entire place smells incredible the moment you walk in.

The shop is clean, the bathroom was spotless and fully stocked, and they even offer free water, which is rare these days and very appreciated. Friendly atmosphere, great flavors, and a super enjoyable visit from start to finish.

Highly recommend stopping by - we will definitely be back.“

“Fantastic food and exceptional staff. Looking forward to our next visit!“

“I am addicted to this place. Love all the vegan options and seasonal specials. 10/10 smoothies and whatever iced coffee they serve is amazing.“

“I just love this place for any italian food. Been going there a long time. I live close by. The food is always good and the staff is always so nice. Thanks Frank and the staff.“

“Splits & Giggles is one of our favorite things about living in Lancaster. Delicious ice cream, pleasant and efficient staff, and the lovely outdoor patio. Owner Dave recently brought the ice cream cart to our gathering of family and friends and everyone raved. Thank you Dave and staff!“

“I cant speak highly enough about this place! Absolutely fantastic! By far the best deli in town. The owner puts thoughtfulness and love into every aspect of his business. I loved the tuna and my boyfriends rachel was fantastic. Try his custom homemade lemonades!“

“Amazing food and service! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Bravo manager and team! Amazing food, great drinks. Will come back again. Highly recommend. Cheers“

“The food in this place is absolutely amazing! The pork belly is seasoned, marinated and charred perfectly! My husband and me and the kids came here after a google search and we will definitely be coming back! I HIGHLY recommended this restaurant to anyone!“

“Enjoyed a lovely date night dinner last night. Food was delicious and high quality, the service was prompt and friendly. It is one of the best spots in the city for a quick lunch or for a more elegant dinner. The Nepali Mustard Curry with fish was fantastic!“

“I used to go to JJJ regularly when I lived in Lancaster. I moved to Delaware in 2020, and this was my first time back to JJJ since then - and it was as good as I remember, perhaps even better! I love the atmosphere in the bar (although the drink pours could stand to be a little heavier). Our server, Bill, was excellent. He took a lot of time to review the menu and share more details about some of the dishes, and he made some great recommendations. His service was very attentive and the food was outstanding. It came out piping hot and was presented beautifully. Bill offered dessert, but we were stuffed!“

“My husband and I have been wanting to try Silantra for months and today we finally checked it out! We LOVE it!! The food is delicious and the service is fast and friendly. Our 11 year old son had a chicken and rice bowl with yellow coconut curry sauce and he wanted me to write that it had the perfect mix of spices and the chicken had a perfect texture. Five stars!! We will 100% be coming back!!“

“Everything about this restaurant is fantastic and great!!! 💖💖💖💖💖The food, atmosphere and my server Ari was top notch and fabulous!!!💖💖💖💖💖“

“First visit and was impressed“

“Great Baked goods! Kiddos loved the chocolate chip cookies and the muffins!“

“The appetizers and coconut soup are a must!! We got so many , we had to take our main course home with us lol Absolutely everything we’ve ever had here is superb“

“Excellent. Service, food…can’t wait to go back. Vegetarian’ dream- flavorful food and affordable! Cannot believe I haven’t gone here sooner.“

“Excelente para compartir con la familia una Excelente comida….“

“Spending three days in Lancaster, Passenger Roastery & Coffee Bar was by far the best latte and pastry I had while exploring the county. Popping in on a July Thursday morning, here's my experience.

1) Coffee: The menu is simple. They have the basics, but that's how you know it's quality coffee. My latte was perfectly balanced, creamy, and highlighting the espresso in it.

2) Food: Their ham and cheese turnover is excellent. They warm it up for you. There are fennel and a few other things on top making it unique.

3) Service: It's excellent! Both baristas were kind, efficient, and warm.

4) Space: It's small, but beautiful. There are a few seats inside and out and a restroom inside.“

“Such an awesome place!! We will definitely be back!!“

“We stopped by on Saturday night. What a pleasure upbeat music playing and hands down the best cocktails. We had dinner prior to stopping by but can’t wait to go back to have dinner. A must stop for a cocktail!“

“4.5 actually on the food. We stopped here on the way to our BnB in Willow Street on a rainy Friday afternoon. We had Wonton soup, beef pho, egg rolls, spicy pork with vermicelli and spicy shrimp with vermicelli. We did take out. Everything was delicious. Taking off half a star because the vermicelli comes in a patty form so which made it difficult to detangle and eat. We ended up cutting the patties with a kitchen scissors. They are very generous with dipping sauces, cilantro, lime wedges, sprouts etc. Their Limeade is heavenly, I could definitely have drank 2 or 3.“

“We ordered the drunken noodles and basil chicken. Unfortunately, the drunken noodles were not cooked properly at all — they were so undercooked that we couldn’t chew them. We mentioned this to our server, and he promptly took the dish away and asked if we would like something else instead.
What really stood out was his excellent customer service. He remembered that we had asked about the fried rice earlier and immediately offered to get that for us. He handled the situation without hesitation or making us feel uncomfortable. That kind of attentive and gracious service is something you don’t find at every restaurant, and we really appreciated it.
Unfortunately, the food itself was disappointing. Thai food is one of my favorite cuisines, and I visit different Thai restaurants whenever I get the chance, so I have quite a few places to compare it with. The basil chicken and the replacement dish were also not particularly impressive in terms of taste.
Perhaps we happened to visit on an off day, or maybe the kitchen was preparing food quickly because we arrived closer to closing time. Looking at the other reviews, our experience seems quite different from what many other customers have had.

Overall, the service was excellent, especially our server, but unfortunately the food did not live up to our expectations on this visit. I would consider giving Sukhothai another try because the customer service was genuinely appreciated.“

“Very tasty foods, always satisfying.“

“One of my clients brought me back cupcakes this week to NC from PA and they were some of the best I've ever eaten! I am picky and a baker myself and they have perfected the recipes! Job well done and I wish you so much success!“

“Fabulous! Visited the Camp Hill PA location today. The gentleman was super friendly and suggested the spinach peanut butter smoothie. I took a leap of faith and LOVED it! We got 3 different menu items and all were fabulous. I highly recommend Oola Bowls! We will definitely be back.“

“I had my friends birthday catered by Christine and it was absolutely phenomenal! The food is juicy, tasty and amazing !“

“Reserved on the road, sight unseen. Pulled up… strip mall…. Ohhhh Fuuuuudge. Ordered well and the food was fantastic! Jaalah provided great service, and was a joy. If we ever find ourselves Intercourse adjacent again, we’ll be back!!“

“We had dinner with some friends!! Three of us got the pork chop and it was wonderful! Another friend had the Beef Wellington and she said it was delicious! Everyone was kind and serving to us.“

“12.22.23. I always love eating here. It's a place where my grand children and family don't have to choose a particular entre and wonder if it's going to be good and to their taste. There is a tremendous selection to fit everyone's palate. Our family has been going here since opening day and are never disappointed. One grandson favors his own blend of food at the stir fry, another likes the susi and the grandaughter likes the sampler, a small taste of everything. All like the fruit and chocolate bar and of couse cookies and ice cream. I prefer the shrimp, general's chicken, steak and the cheesy crab bake. Staff are attentive and friendly. This is alway a top go to place in the area.“

“Had a nice lunch with the girls! Our server Bri was friendly and prompt! Enjoyed the toys!“

“We were greeted warmly as we walked in and seated promptly. Our sever - shout out to Hunter - was the sweetest. I couldn't decide which drink I wanted and had him surprise me. Did not disappoint. He was great and friendly and took care of us. Food came out hot and quick. I had the braided soft pretzel with probably the best beer cheese I've ever had. Getting a flight means picking 6 beers to try - all of which were great. The Strawberry Wheat Ale was my favorite. On top of the great food and beer, I also got the smores martini, then the peanut butter espresso martini which honestly exceeded my expectations. I've been wanting to try LBC for a few months now and have to say everything was much better than I could have expected. Wish I could give more than 5 stars. Will definitely be making the drive to come back out.“

“We were introduced to Taj Mahal 20 years ago today. We celebrated by having dinner there tonight. Have enjoyed all of our meals and had many celebrations there over the years!“

“They had the most consistently good flight of beers from all the taprooms I have visited. Not a “meh” in the bunch. The Baked Pumpkin Ale is in my Top 5 I’ve had at a taproom. Great burger and the only knock would be the blackened shrimp were a tad salty.“

“This is the best hoagie restaurant in the world! I fly in from CA just to eat hoagies from this Caruso's. The staff is wonderful, the food is delicious, and it's worth becoming a regular customer. Thank you to the owner and Caruso's in Silver Springs for setting the bar high!“

“First time there. Great new location. Staff friendly and attentive. Had their black cherry egg cream. Very yummy. and their seasonal salad with fresh peaches and snow peas. Well done. Will be back.“

“I love this place! Great coffee, really good soups. Staff is very pleasant and friendly. Laid back atmosphere.“

“Quality food, quality people, and a Puerto Rican menu to boot. Best in Lancaster!“

“Very refreshing. Super clean location and very friendly staff. I highly recommend this business.“