The Lanc Local team analyzed 19,817 local reviews and metrics to find the best bakeries Blue Ball, PA, and its surrounding areas have to offer. We rank businesses according to their Bayesian average rating — to prevent rankings from being overly influenced by businesses with only a few reviews.
Top Bakeries
Near Blue Ball, PA
Village Farm Market
4.9
(647 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Locals like the baked goods (including gluten free options), breakfast sandwiches, and plant available for purchase. They recommend the pies and cheesecake.
Featured review:
"A friend told me about this fine market so I just had to check it out. It's a small store but it's packed with lots of goodies like pastries and bread. If you like coffee there is a coffee bar for you to explore. The deli will prepare your sandwich to order the way you like it. Plenty of staff on h...
Ephrata
Bird in Hand Bakeshop
4.8
(2,292 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Locals like the PA dutch baked goods and the petting zoo. They recommend the pretzels, whoopie pies, and shoofly pie. One drawback is occasional tour bus crowds.
Featured review:
"This Bakeshop is the best! All of the baked goods are freshly made. You get to taste and try Amish made baked goods. There are lots of souvenir type things for sale. The best thing is the baked goods. You must try the whoopie pies! You can also get drinks so can enjoy a snack there or take it home ...
Bird in Hand
Sunnyside Pastries
4.8
(503 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Locals like the reasonable prices and beautiful back country location. Recommended for their donuts, whoopie pies, and cheese cake.
Featured review:
"We were on a road trip through Lancaster County and drove past this fabulous pastry shop so we quickly made a u-turn to check it out and we're so glad we did!! They have a huge selection of fresh pastries and the young woman that helped us was so sweet and informed. They have donuts, pastries , bre...
East Earl
Gracie’s On West Main
4.7
(4,665 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Locals like the positive environment. Recommended for their home fries, banana bread, and tomato soup. Specialty favorites include the Monte Cristo dish and the grilled cheese with bacon jam.
Featured review:
"We went for the grilled cheese, and we weren't disappointed. It was probably the best grilled cheese I've ever had. Delicious bacon, chicken, and of course the cheese melted to perfection on sourdough. A fabulous combination. My girl had the pulled pork grilled cheese, which of course she loved. An...
Leola
Byers Butterflake Bakery
4.7
(959 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"The long John's were delicious!! It was a mix of donut and croissant. The topping was amazing! It was a whipped fudge frosting that was light but thick. And it wasn't overall sweet!! The homemade fry pie was equally excellent! Highly recommend." - RICHARD L....
Leola
Achenbach’s Pastries, Inc
4.7
(959 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"The long John's were delicious!! It was a mix of donut and croissant. The topping was amazing! It was a whipped fudge frosting that was light but thick. And it wasn't overall sweet!! The homemade fry pie was equally excellent! Highly recommend."...
Leola
Stoltzfus Meats
4.7
(831 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"The Stltzfus store is a store like no other that I have been in. They have a deli style restaurant inside with a very nice menu. The meat case has the most amazing steaks, chicken and other fresh meat. My Wife and I always take a cooler with us when shopping at this store."...
Intercourse
Brecknock Orchard
4.7
(648 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"We visited for the first time today to pick strawberries. Staff was friendly and very helpful (especially being our first time). You can bring your own containers or purchase containers from them. We chose to use their containers. Once filled, they weigh and charge you per pound along with the cont...
Mohnton
Preston Orchards
4.7
(648 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"We visited for the first time today to pick strawberries. Staff was friendly and very helpful (especially being our first time). You can bring your own containers or purchase containers from them. We chose to use their containers. Once filled, they weigh and charge you per pound along with the cont...
Mohnton
Hoover’s Farm Market & Greenhouses
4.8
(357 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"Love their nursery! They have different flower arrangements and not the normal sitter so you have something more unique outside your home. Fresh fruit and veggies INSIDE with baked goods!" - Bekah A....
Ephrata
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