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    4 sweet shops in Lancaster in time for Valentine’s Day

    It’s almost Valentine’s Day and we have the perfect spots to grab sweet gifts.

     

    From cookies and brittle to cupcakes and candy, these four shops in Lancaster have you covered.

    Sweet Legacy Gourmet

    Sweet Legacy Gourmet

     

    Discover all your gourmet sweets at this shop. The main store is in downtown Lititz, but there is also a stand at Central Market right in the heart of Lancaster City. Shop for brittle, caramel, cookies, fudge, popcorn, and other special sweets. Get for others or treat yourself!

    Miesse Candies

    Miesse Candies

     

    Pre-packaged chocolates and candies, specialty hand-dipped chocolates (such as pretzels, strawberries, nuts, fruits, coconut, peanut butter, and more). Find other white chocolates, caramels, party mints, peanut butter cups, and other handcrafted sweets.

    Lancaster Cupcake

    Lancaster Cupcake

     

    From epic cake shakes (pictured here) to a wide assortment of cupcakes (with delicious seasonal flavors), Lancaster Cupcake has it all. There are even gluten-free options as well. They have adorable unicorn cupcakes just in time for Valentine’s Day!

    Central Market

    Central Market

     

    This is your one-stop shop for all foodie gifts. Some of the sweets we love include fresh donuts, local bakery favorites (like whoopie pies), cookies, pies, cakes, and much more from an assortment of local makers and bakers.