Lancaster is an incredible place. If you have been there, you have experienced the magic and strong sense of community that is present. There is so much diversity, both in it’s people and cuisine, that the restaurant industry is booming. Or should I say, it WAS booming. Unfortunately, due to the social distancing and preventative measures for Covid-19, all restaurants in Pennsylvania have been forced to switch to take-out only. Some have even opted to close until further notice. These hardships are detrimental and can send small businesses in to financial ruin. The Lancaster that we know and love may cease to exist if we do not take action while we still can. With our love and support, we can continue to take small steps to support these restaurants, even during the restrictions and recommendations for social distancing.
5 Ways We Can Help
- Buy gift cards to your favorite restaurants that you know you will use at a later date. Even with take-out available, sales for most restaurants will decline tremendously.
- Order take-out on a night when you would normally go out to eat. If you have the means to eat out, do it! With the grocery stores being plundered, this is the perfect time to support local businesses if it is financially feasible for you and your family.
- Order delivery for a loved one. If you have a relative who would be high-risk if they contracted Covid-19, send them a meal! When ordering through any third party delivery service, you can change your preferred address to a temporary one. Send your grandparents or parents a tasty, local meal, and you’ll brighten their day (and keep them inside)!
- Tip, tip, tip! As a previous server and carry-out employee, tips were often overlooked. Curbside and carryout services are still services! Make sure you are tipping the person serving you, especially since they have to work through a pandemic to financially survive.
- Pray. Pray for the restaurant owners who are forced to make sacrifices, both financially and personally. Pray for the servers who (most likely) have been laid off temporarily, and will suffer due to a lack of income. Even if you aren’t a spiritual person, at least send good vibes and thoughts their way. Most businesses are probably panicking and stressed, which is not healthy on the body when it’s trying to fight a disease. Pray for strength, peace, community, and for anything else you feel called to.
Restaurants Offering Take-Out/Delivery
Please follow the restaurants on Instagram to stay up to date on their latest hours and menus. Some restaurants are doing take-out/curbside pick up only. Other restaurants are offering in-house delivery. Many facilitate their delivery through Door Dash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, or Postmates. Check your app to see which restaurants deliver to your area!
Coffee
Square One Coffee Roasters – walk up window/local delivery (717) 392-3354
Aura Espresso Room (717) 391-2872
Cafe One Eight (717) 509-4500
Prince Street Cafe (717) 397-1505
Food
Rachel’s Cafe & Creperie (717) 399-3515
Yuzu Asian Cuisine (SUSHI!!!) (717) 509-8488
Double C (717) 874-4184
Annie Bailey’s Irish Public House (717) 393-4000
Souvlaki Boys (717) 925-0005
Commonwealth on Queen (717) 208-3394
Old San Juan (717) 869-5164
Flora’s Restaurant (717) 553-5365
Plough (717) 207-4095
Callaloo Trinidadian Kitchen (717) 824-3964
Steele Peel Pizza (717) 299-6212
Sukothai (717) 517-9422
Yorgo’s *alcohol (717) 394-6977
Blazin’ J’s (717) 945-7197
Valentino’s *alcohol (717) 392-9564
Shot and Bottle *alcohol (717) 617-2169
Issei Noodle (717) 449-6800
Thom’s Bread (717) 490-6303
Stubby’s Bar and Grille *alcohol (717) 394-1635
551 West *alcohol (717) 208-3658
Sprout Lancaster (717) 392-7462
Rice and Noodles (717) 392-7462
Max’s Eatery (717) 984-6286
Cabalar Meat Co. (717) 208-7344
El Toro Barbacoa (717) 584-3116
Quips Pub (717) 397-3903
Sa La Thai (717) 509-4850
Slugger’s Pizzeria (717) 295-1500
The Bread Peadaler (717) 693-6266
Alcohol Only
Zoetropolis (717) 208-6572
Spring House Brewing Co. (Fridays and Saturdays) (717) 984-2530
Levengoods *delivering only – email sales@levengoodcider.com
Dessert
Beiler’s Doughnuts (267) 318-7480
Lancaster Cupcake (717) 553-5287
Bistro Barbaret (717) 690-2354
House of Clarendon (717) 290-7800
Discount Codes
If it is your first time using a delivery service, you can use these codes to get a discount off of your order!
Door Dash – https://drd.sh/QbWCHM/ $5 Off your first three orders
Uber Eats – eats-lexs82ue $7 off your first order
Dear Friends…
I am 100% sure that during this time of uncertainty and isolation, the residents of Lancaster with band together to support one another. Through our help and contributions, we will create the future that we wish to see in Lancaster when this madness is over. I pray for everyone’s safety, and that you use this time to make deep connections, focus on your health, and crush your goals!
New restaurants will be added to the list daily. Restaurants are subject to change their hours at any time. Therefore this list may not be 100% accurate after the time of publication. Readers are encouraged to follow businesses on Instagram and Facebook for their most recent hours and menu updates.
All images and text ©Alexis Stambaugh for Passport Flavor™
I'm a 20-something foodie with a passion for travel. As a self taught chef, I believe food is what brings us together. When I'm not in my kitchen creating recipes, I love connecting with people as I experience cuisines from other cultures. Come join me on my culinary and travel adventures!