Best Bakeries Near Ephrata, PA [Ranked by Locals]

Written by: RJ Weaver (Local Guide)

Analyzed, reviewed & edited by: Lanc Local staff

Last Updated:

Jan 26, 2025

Best Hidden Gem

Old Barn Creamery entrance outside - Holtwood, PA

Old Barn Creamery

Old Barn Creamery is Lanc Local's pick for best hidden gem, due to its scenic, tucked-away location and very positive customer feedback.

Holtwood

Fresh from the farm, hand-dipped ice cream · Homemade baked goods · Fresh dairy products · A2A2 raw milk · Homemade bottled drinks · Cheese · Açaí bowls · Breakfast sandwiches · Soft pretzels · Espresso drinks · Eggs

Great breakfast stop

Beautiful country setting

Very reasonable prices

A true hidden gem of Lancaster County! There’s something for everyone here — ice cream, baked goods, drinks, breakfast sandwiches, etc. Our personal favorite is the homemade oatmeal whoopie pies. Highly recommend this place if you’re in the area or are searching for your next favorite shop.

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Lanc Local analyzed 19,817

local customer reviews and metrics to find the best Bakeries

Ephrata

has to offer.

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Best Bakeries

Near Ephrata, PA

We ranked the following

Bakeries

according their Lanc Local rating. The Lanc Local rating is a score given by our team based on customer reviews, location, customer ratings, and aggregated data vs. similar businesses in the area.

Gracie's On West Main: Leola Restaurants

Gracie’s On West Main

4.7

★★★★★

(2,960 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 90.96

Leola

Bird in Hand Bakeshop: Bird in Hand Pretzel Stores

Bird in Hand Bakeshop

4.8

★★★★★

(1,626 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 90.71

Bird in Hand

Philly Pretzel Factory: Lititz Bakeries

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

4.6

★★★★★

(1,827 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.89

Lititz

Byers Butterflake Bakery: Leola Bakeries

Achenbach’s Pastries, Inc

4.7

★★★★★

(998 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.67

Leola

Brazilian Table: Lititz Restaurants

Brazilian Table

4.9

★★★★★

(521 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.46

Lititz

The Market at Oregon Dairy

4.5

★★★★★

(3,004 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.38

Lititz

Dosie Dough: Lititz Bakeries

Zig’s Bakery & Cafe

4.7

★★★★★

(759 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.13

Lititz

Brecknock Orchard: Mohnton Pumpkin Patches

Brecknock Orchard

4.7

★★★★★

(685 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 87.94

Mohnton

Village Farm Market

4.8

★★★★★

(486 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 87.83

Ephrata

Tomato Pie Cafe: Lititz Bakeries

Dosie Dough

4.7

★★★★★

(636 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 87.81

Lititz

We ranked the following

Bakeries

by popularity -- using volume & frequency of reviews as reflection of how often these places are chosen.

Walmart Supercenter: Lancaster Pretzel Stores

Walmart Supercenter

3.7

★★★★★

(7,106 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 76.1

Lancaster

Target: Ephrata Department Stores

Walmart Supercenter

3.9

★★★★★

(5,462 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 79.67

Ephrata

The Market at Oregon Dairy

4.5

★★★★★

(3,004 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.38

Lititz

Gracie's On West Main: Leola Restaurants

Gracie’s On West Main

4.7

★★★★★

(2,960 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 90.96

Leola

Great American Cookies: Lancaster Cookie Shops

Taylor Chip Cookies

4.5

★★★★★

(1,991 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 87.93

Lancaster

Philly Pretzel Factory: Lititz Bakeries

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery

4.6

★★★★★

(1,827 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.89

Lititz

Dutch Haven Shoo-Fly Pie Bakery: Ronks Restaurants

Dutch Haven Shoo-Fly Pie Bakery

4.4

★★★★★

(1,757 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 86.74

Ronks

Tomato Pie Cafe: Lititz Restaurants

Tomato Pie Cafe

4.5

★★★★★

(1,726 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 87.76

Lititz

Bird in Hand Bakeshop: Bird in Hand Pretzel Stores

Bird in Hand Bakeshop

4.8

★★★★★

(1,626 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 90.71

Bird in Hand

Grand Central Bagel: Lancaster Restaurants

Grand Central Bagel

4.5

★★★★★

(1,127 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 87.27

Lancaster

We ranked the following

Bakeries

by average customer rating. We only considered places with over 50 reviews to ensure a fair and reliable sample size.

Cake Creators

5

★★★★★

(98 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 86.2

Lancaster

The Urban Farmhouse

5

★★★★★

(58 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.87

Lancaster

Howls and Meows Barkery

5

★★★★★

(56 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.86

Lititz

Salt & Light Pastry Co.

5

★★★★★

(52 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.82

Lancaster

Brazilian Table: Lititz Restaurants

Brazilian Table

4.9

★★★★★

(521 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 88.46

Lititz

Hammond's Old-Fashioned Hand Made Pretzels: Lancaster Pretzel Stores

Hammond’s Old-Fashioned Hand Made Pretzels

4.9

★★★★★

(257 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 87.11

Lancaster

Locally Made Food Shop: Strasburg Bakeries

Michael’s Homestyle Breads

4.9

★★★★★

(189 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 86.69

Strasburg

Lancaster Pie & Coffee

4.9

★★★★★

(185 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 86.67

Lancaster

Sweet Shenanigans Cupcakery

4.9

★★★★★

(90 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 86.03

Gordonville

M&A Sweet Treats: Ronks Restaurants

M&A Sweet Treats

4.9

★★★★★

(70 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.89

Ronks

Discover Lancaster County's hidden gems with this curated list of

Bakeries

with 50 or fewer reviews, but high ratings.

Bella Manse

5

★★★★★

(38 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.7

Millersville

Pastry Paradise

5

★★★★★

(25 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.59

Paradise

Country View Bake Shop

5

★★★★★

(24 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.58

New Holland

Cakeology LLC

5

★★★★★

(22 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.56

Lancaster

Ryn’s Bake Studio

5

★★★★★

(17 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.52

Landisville

KelSas Sweet Box

5

★★★★★

(17 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.52

Lancaster

Hammond's Old-Fashioned Hand Made Pretzels: Lancaster Bakeries

Kom-Essa

5

★★★★★

(16 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.51

Lancaster

The Free From Kitchen, llc

5

★★★★★

(15 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.5

Elizabethtown

RoFiKa’s Sweets

5

★★★★★

(15 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.5

Lancaster

Nikholina’s Batter Shop

5

★★★★★

(15 Reviews)

Lanc Local Rating: 85.5

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