Seven experiential Lancaster City restaurants & cafes

Discover unique experiences for your next outing in the city.

Dining in Lancaster City is always a delight, and these local spots elevate eating out by pairing craft food and drink with unique experiences you’ll only find here.

Arabian Knight Hookah & Coffee Lounge

52 North Queen Street | arabianknightpa.com

Offerings: 21+ flavored hookah experiences paired with Middle Eastern appetizers, coffees, and desserts

Decades

438 North Queen Street | decadeslancaster.com

Offerings: Nostalgia-inspired restaurant & bar options paired with a six-lane boutique bowling alley, retro arcade games, and a brand new outdoor ice cream bar

LanCATster Cat Cafe

LanCATster Cat Cafe

222 North Duke Street | lancatstercatcafe.com

Offerings: Enjoy locally sourced coffee, tea, and snacks before spending quality time with adoptable cats—reservations required for a 50-minute cat sesh

Mayhem’s Bookstore & Board Game Cafe

102 West King Street | mayhemscafe.com

Offerings: Open daily to gather with friends and family for a coffee, treat, and book browsing—plus $5 day passes to play any board game from their library

Meduseld Meadery

252 Harrisburg Pike | meduseldmeadery.com

Offerings: Enjoy a rotating selection of locally made meads and brews paired with small bites and axe throwing

The Midnight Oil

44 North Christian Street | Website

Offerings: Sober late-night social lounge serving coffees, teas, and Italian sodas, plus $10 passes for a seat at their gaming tables

West Art Coffee Bar

800 Buchanan Avenue | westartlanc.com

Offerings: A living room for Lancaster and a sanctuary for the arts, including live shows, community events, coffee, wine, beer, and pastries

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