This historic market in downtown Lancaster is smaller than I was expecting. It has a pretty good variety of foodstuffs, but only one seafood/fish stall. Lots of meats, vegetables, baked goods, spices etc. No crafts - it is all about the food here. More

Lancaster is a unique city the market that dates back to the 1800's across the street from a lovely theater and new art galleries. The Market has easy parking and a unique variety of local foods some organically produced. Goat cheese and goat meat, pork butchered in Lancaster county, teas made from local mint including fresh Stevia for sweetening. Who... More

From reading about it on the internet, and based on where it is located i.e. in the middle of a farming region, I was expecting a big market. Central Market is very small and cramped, so there was limited choices for everything - only a few veggie stalls, a few bakery stalls, etc. The Market is right in the middle... More

Needs a cooling system. Produce wilted due to the heat. Needs more penna Dutch items. Too much produce More

You have to visit this exciting market for it history, freshness, variety and prices. More

If you are in Lancaster on a Friday or Saturday stop by Central Market to walk around and look at all the fresh produce, meat and crafts from locals. If your here around lunch time check out S. Clyde Weaver stand for a fresh made sub. You will probably see the line but it's worth the wait. There are a... More

Not much crafty stuff here. The Central Market in Lancaster PA is all about food. Whether you're into organic vegetables or decadent fudge, this is the place. Housed in a historic brick building, the Central Market features local farmers and food producers. We saw everything from foie gras to gummie bears. Vendors were friendly and helpful and there's plenty of... More

I really don't care what the other reviewers debated on whether or not it was touristy or "where the locals shop"...I just know that there was a lot of people buying! I always love visiting markets no matter where I go. I enjoy the movement of people, and the different stimuli, all the sights, sounds, and smells of the different... More

The Central Market is a place where tourists visit thinking they will experience Lancaster county; they will discover that as a market it does not offer what Lancaster truly represents; interestingly it was strawberry season and the strawberries being sold were from California (two different vendors); in addition the products were extremely high in price. One would benefit from leaving... More