Sometimes, you just need a dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you live in the city or are visiting for the first time, there are plenty of local dessert spots in Lancaster, PA, where you can indulge in a little sweetness.
Rise Bake Shoppe
Looking for a sweet treat in Lancaster, PA? Look no further than Rise Bake Shoppe! Featuring everything from coffee to macrons, Rise Bake Shoppe has a long reputation of preparing high quality sweet treats for you to enjoy. Their local favorites give you that authentic Lancaster experience as they continue to bake authentic, generations old recipes from scratch.
Dough and Co
One of the best places to get dessert in Lancaster, PA, this unique cafe offers a delectable spread of edible cookie dough options. Whether you want minis, one scoop, two scoops or three scoops of cookie dough, your sweet tooth will be satisfied with flavor options ranging from Midnight S'Mores to Fluffernutter. All batches are egg-free and gluten-free. There are non-GMO and vegan options, as well. The team at Dough and Co offers event catering through their charming antique Harvey the Food Truck.
Rolled Cold Creamery
Rolled Cold Creamery takes hand-crafted cold sweet treats to a whole new level. All of their rolled ice cream is prepared in-house with heavy cream and lactose-free milk obtained from local distributors. The result is fresh and flavorful ice cream flavors such as Caramel Pretzel, Mint Chocolate Chip and Nutella Crunch. You can then personalize your treat with your choice of toppings and syrups. The shop also serves up milkshakes, smoothies, hot chocolate and more.
Miesse Candies
Miesse Candies has been one of the best dessert places in Lancaster, PA, since 1875, delighting visitors with their variety of delicious chocolates. Here, you can choose from different types of chocolates like caramel, milk or dark. All flavors are made with real cocoa butter and use all-natural ingredients like pure vanilla and fresh cream. The candy shop also features an ice cream parlor complete with a vintage soda fountain that serves up sodas, milkshakes, egg creams and ice cream.
Lancaster Sweet Shoppe
At the family-centered Lancaster Sweet Shoppe, you will be able to indulge in chocolate, ice cream or stroopies. All desserts are locally made, and the shop even features authentic Dutch stroopwafel irons. In addition to their premium desserts, the shop also offers coffees, teas and smoothies. If you are interested in dessert trays, the team can work with you to create your own custom spread of Groff's Candies chocolates and Stroopie Co. stroopwafels.
Splits and Giggles Cafe
This charming, family-owned ice cream shop will tantalize your tastebuds with flavors like Strawberry Cheesecake, Coconut Chocolate Almond, Cappucino Crunch and Lemon Sorbet. You can request that your scoop be served up in a cake cone, sugar cone, waffle cone or dipped waffle cone. Splits and Giggles Cafe's menu even features Doggie Ice Cream for visitors who want to treat their furry friend. With their hand-packed quarts of ice cream, you can select your favorite flavors and enjoy ice cream throughout the week.
Lancaster Cupcake
When it opened, Lancaster Cupcake proudly stood as Pennsylvania's first and only subscription-based cupcake shop. All cupcakes are handmade using locally sourced butter, cream cheese, cocoa and flour. You will be delighted by the decorated cupcakes in unique flavors such as Snickerdoodle, Strawberry Champagne and Lemon Lush. There are also cupcake truck packages available for those planning sweet events in the Lancaster area.
