Lancaster's Best Bakeries - From Achenbach's to Zig's
Who can resist freshly baked bread or a decadent pastry? Not us! When you're on vacation in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, it's OK, and even encouraged, to indulge in some of the delicious local cuisine, especially the delectable baked goods that Lancaster County is famous for – from whoopie pies and shoofly pies to soft pretzels, sticky buns and more. Make it a point during your next stay at After Eight Bed & Breakfast to eat your way through Lancaster's best bakeries. You won't be disappointed!
With dozens of bakeries scattered throughout Lancaster County, this list just scratches the surface but includes a mix of popular spots and hidden gems. Bon appétit!
Achenbach's Pastry │ 375 E. Main St., Leola
Achenbach's Pastry has been a community fixture in Leola since 1954. They're known for the fried-dough goodness of their famous Long Johns, as well as other scratch-made baked goods. With delicious pastries, wholesome breads, mouthwatering pies and country-recipe cakes, you can't go wrong at Achenbach's.
Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop │ 542 Gibbons Road, Bird-in-Hand
Whipping up delicious, homemade baked goods for 50 years, Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop has something to satisfy any sweet tooth. They have a large selection of breads, potato rolls, cinnamon buns, whoopie pies, cookies and more. Plus, their decadent shoofly pie has earned the local newspaper's Reader's Choice Award for best pie 10 years running.
Beiler's Doughnuts │ 398 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster
If doughnuts are your weakness, then put Beiler's Doughnuts on your must-visit list. They began over 30 years ago as one of the first Amish merchants at the Reading Terminal in Philadelphia. Since then, the business has expanded to multiple locations, including this one in Lancaster, where you'll find classics like glazed and chocolate iced, plus more daring flavors like maple bacon and salty caramel.
Lancaster Cupcake │ 260 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster
From its two locations, Lancaster Cupcake serves up gourmet cupcakes made from scratch with delightful flavors and delicious frosting to top them off. Flavors rotate weekly, so there's always a new flavor to try, including gluten-free options. Lancaster Cupcake also host workshops where you can learn to decorate your own sweet creations.
M & A Sweet Treats │ 23-3 Center Street, Intercourse
M & A Sweet Treats is the hidden gem on our list. This Amish-owned bakery and doughnut shop has all of your Pennsylvania Dutch favorites like whoopie pies, shoofly pies and fry pies. And their doughnuts! From long johns and apple fritters to cinnamon twists and cream filled, the sweet treats made by M & A are always fresh and delicious.
Zig’s Bakery and Cafe │ 800 E. Newport Road, Lititz
Everything made at Zig's Bakery and Cafe starts from scratch in their kitchen from the freshest local ingredients. Their dinner rolls and Moravian Sugarcake are made from time-honored recipes that were passed down from their parent bakeshop, Minnich's Farm Bakery, which originally opened in 1970. Zig's also has a market stand at Lancaster Central Market and the Market at Wilbur.
