posted Oct 22, 2024

Independent Retailers in Lancaster, PA

Lancaster is home to many indie retailers, between boutique shops and handmade goods you’re sure to find something you’ll love or a great gift!

Pictured: Girlfriends shopping during the holidays.

Credit: Matthew Tennison

Downtown Lancaster

Bellaboo
32 N. Queen St., Lancaster
Bellaboo is a children’s boutique offering high-quality toys, clothing, accessories, nursery items, and all the baby essentials you can think of!

BUiLDiNG CHARACTER
342 N. Queen St., Lancaster
BUiLDiNG CHARACTER offers a variety of vendors under one roof, ranging in goods such as vintage clothes, wax melts and candles, leather goods, jewelry, and much more! You can even pick up some Lancaster gear, including stickers, canvas bags, flags, and coasters.

Curio. Gallery & Creative Supply
106 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster
Curio. offers a gallery, a virtual exhibition, and a retail store. Purchase art supplies such as paper and sketchbooks, paints, markers and pens, pencils, pastels, and all sorts of art supplies at their storefront. You can even participate in their sketchbook club.

Deerfoot Downtown
348 N. Queen St., Lancaster
Deerfoot Downtown is a third-generation farm and award-winning micro-winery producing primarily 50-100 gallon batches of wine.

Farbo Co.
9 W. Grant St., Lancaster
Farbo Co. is located right next to the Lancaster Central Market and features different types of dice, figurines, board games, role-playing games, card games, plushies, and much more.

MadCap & Co.
310 N. Queen St., Lancaster
MadCap & Co. features a variety of fun and quirky items. Pick up stickers featuring your favorite pop culture icons, funny socks, great cards for every occasion, plants, funny pencils, and much more. You’ll definitely want to spend some time looking at all the items in this shop.

Nicole Taylor Boutique
325 N. Queen St., Lancaster
Nicole Taylor Boutique offers an exclusive shopping experience in downtown Lancaster. Mainly known for their clothing retail, they also sell home goods and self-care items!

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
335 N. Queen St., Lancaster
The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen is a non-profit craft organization that sells local makers’ handmade items. They also offer classes in jewelry-making, glass fusing, blacksmithing, and more!

Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom
36 W. King St., Lancaster
Conveniently located across the street from Central Market, Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom is there to help serve, educate, and inspire locals and visitors who want to learn more about high-quality extra virgin olive oils and vinegar.

Sweetish Candy
356 N. Queen St., Lancaster
Head out to Sweetish for a variety of Swedish candies, candy bars, sodas, and other goods. Their main feature is their Pick-n-Mix candy wall, allowing you to take as much or as little of the different types of candies available!

Thistle Finch Distillery
417 W. Grant St., Lancaster
Thistle Finch Distillery offers distillery tours complete with a tasting, crafted drinks at the bar, and bottles for sale. They offer whiskies, vodkas, and gin in several varieties and flavors.

The Comic Store
28 McGovern Ave., Lancaster
Home to America’s longest continuously operating comic store. Located in Downtown Lancaster, you will find new comics weekly, a fantastic selection of back-issue comics, plus a massive variety of graphic novels with great reads for any age.

Ville & Rue
8 W. King St, Ste. 816, Lancaster
Ville & Rue sells home goods such as personal fireplaces, charcuterie boards, pillows, posters, and more! They also sell tons of Lancaster-related items such as mapped cups and mugs, ornaments, coasters, and bottle openers.

Vintage Candy Shop
38 West King Street, Lancaster
Step back in time when you visit Lancaster’s newest old-time candy shop. Vintage Candy Shop sells candies such as wax bottles, pixy stix, and other novelties as well as bulk bags, chocolates, and more goodies.

Amish Country

Bird-in-Hand Artisan Village
2705 Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird in Hand
Bird-in-Hand Artisan Village currently hosts 40+ local vendors of handmade goods. Shop their extensive inventory, with everything from handcrafted furniture to authentic Amish Country artwork, and add some Lancaster flair to your home.

Cocalico Creek Home
2335 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster
Cocalico Creek Home is a home goods shop featuring trendy and modern home decor, kitchen and dining wares, linens and textiles, and decor. Find your new favorite piece of decor or furniture when you check them out.

Country Crafts
252 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl
Located on an eight-generation working farm, Country Crafts got its start when a couple of friends decided together to transform the top of the dairy barn into a Christmas craft paradise known as The Christmas Barn!

E&A Candies
3614 Old Philadelphia Pk., Intercourse
They specialize in chocolate-covered strawberries, hand-dipped daily, but also offer a wide variety of products. These include homemade jams, jellies, and canned fruits and vegetables. If you need a little snack, check out our homemade potato chips, nuts, and dried fruit. They also offer vintage candies like Mary Janes, Bit-O-Honey, wax bottles, and more.

Forest Hill Leather Craft
225 Forest Hill Rd., Bird-In-Hand
Family owned & operated since 2004Specializing in hand-crafted leather belts, leather bags, leather totes, wallets, and accessories. Almost everything is made on-site at this Amish-owned business.

Gordonville Bookstore
275 Old Leacock Rd., Gordonville
The Gordonville Book Store sells Beverly Lewis and Wanda Brunstetter books as well as other religious and children's books. Also find a nice selection of Amish cookbooks, homeschool curriculum books, Rod and Staff greeting cards, office supplies, stamps, and scrapbook supplies.

Kitchen Kettle Village
3529 Old Philadelphia Pk., Intercourse
Head out to Kitchen Kettle Village for a fun shopping experience with shops selling meats and cheeses, jewelry, clothing, jams and sauces, olive oils, leather goods and more! Return throughout the year for their annual events and tasting tours

Kimberley Jade - Wire to Fire Jewelry & Gems
11 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 294, Strasburg
Kimberley Jade Jewelry is owned and operated by Kimberley Jade. She grew up collecting gemstones off the ground since she was old enough to walk! Her parents were avid rock hounds and spent weekends enjoying the countryside looking for new adventures in mine dumps, quarries, caves, and gem shows. This upbringing gave Kimberley Jade a love for not only looking for gemstones but also creating jewelry with them.

Lapp's Toys
2220 Horseshoe Rd., Lancaster
They offer a collection of heirloom-quality wooden products, which are built to stand the test of time and to be enjoyed from sibling to sibling and generation to generation. All toys are made on-site at this location by local Amish craftsmen.

Sweetish Candy
250 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster
This is the place to go for Swedish candies, candy bars, sodas, and other treats. Their main attraction is the Pick-n-Mix candy wall, where you can scoop as much or as little as you’d like from a wide variety of sweets.

Ruthie’s Apparel
2821 Lincoln Hwy East, Ronks
Ruthie’s Apparel strives to make our shop a fun place to look for that amazing outfit or perfect piece of jewelry. Many customers find several pieces to add to their wardrobe.

The Main Street Exchange
3000 Lincoln Hwy East, Gordonville
The Main Street Exchange focuses on neutrals and simple pieces for their clothing, bringing out the effortless confidence and unique style found in each woman.

The Treasure Place
3526 Old Philadelphia Pk., Intercourse
The Treasure Place is a unique shop offering a blend of new, renewed, and reclaimed furniture and home décor. Their collection is ever-changing – from locally-made, Amish-crafted reclaimed barnwood tables and bars to one-of-a-kind, repurposed furniture and unique home décor.

Urban Southern
2058 Main St., Narvon
Using sustainable, USA-sourced leather, Urban Southern handcrafts simple & modern handbags made to last a lifetime right here in Lancaster County. Step into their workshop and watch as production assistants work their magic, creating timeless leather creations, or explore their Artisan spaces and find the perfect gift for someone special!

Small Towns

A Tea Affair
36 E. Main St., Lititz
A Tea Affair is the perfect spot to stop for tea lovers. Purchase tins of tea in a variety of flavors, get loose-leaf tea by the ounce, and all your tea-related items, such as mugs and steeping tools.

Bunyaad Marketplace
19 E. Main St., Lititz
Bunyaad is pleased to offer a large selection of hand-knotted, heirloom-quality rugs made by fairly paid adults. Bunyaad has been working with artisans in Pakistan since 1982 and has staff dedicated to educating customers about hand-knotted rugs and the fair trade difference—both in quality of life and quality of the product.

The Candy Unicornium
2 West High Street, Elizabethtown
The Candy Unicornium is a magical candy experience offering a specialty in retro and novelty candies.

Calkins’ Vine & The Branches
55 North Broad St., Lititz
Housing more than 25 different vendors within its walls, Calkins Vine & The Branches makes each room something new and exciting! From handmade candles, soaps, and outdoor items to hand-painted furniture and one-of-a-kind items.

Glasshouse Wineworks
8 S. Charlotte St., Manheim
They aim to create well-crafted wines accompanied by a welcoming atmosphere that fosters the same joyful moments in your life, too.

Lancaster Cast Iron
3340 Main St., Conestoga
Lancaster Cast Iron specializes in high-quality cookware, all made in Lancaster County. You can shop their products in person in Conestoga or online from anywhere. They offer smooth, durable, and lightweight cast iron skillets plus a nice selection of hand-carved wood kitchen utensils, leather goods, and cutting boards.

Prussian Street Arcade
49 N. Main St., Manheim & 2200 Embassy Dr. APT B, Lancaster
While you’re out exploring the charming small town of Manheim, be sure to stop by Prussian Street Arcade at REO Marketplace, or visit their second location in Lancaster. The arcade is made up of vendors with housewares, pet items, clothes, food, health items, and more!

Olio Olive Oils & Balsamics
41 S. Broad St., Lititz
Olio offers a large selection of fine olive oils and balsamic vinegar that we've expanded since our inception in 2012. We are also known for our selection of honey, imported pasta, sea salts, peppercorns, and rubs. We also carry an interesting collection of specialty cookbooks, including gluten-free, barbecue, Mediterranean, and Italian.

Pebble & Lace
1702 Lampeter Rd., Lancaster
A three-generation-owned shop above the Lampeter Cafe, which loves working together to create a destination shopping experience. Curated with stationery, home décor, baby/children, jewelry, clothing, and accessories. They also source handmade items from local artists.

Stolle & Wolfe Distillery
35 N. Cedar St, Lititz
Stolle & Wolfe Distillery offers a tasting room, crafted cocktails, and bottles for sale. They carry different varieties of vodka and gin, but mostly focus on crafted whiskeys.

The Tatted Toy Guys
4 S Market St., Elizabethtown
The Tatted Toy Guys offers new and used collectible toys. Find toys from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.

Zest!
30 E. Main St, Lititz
Zest! is nestled into the cool small town of Lititz and features all types of kitchen gear & cooking tools. From aprons to baking dishes to specialty tools, you can find it here!

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Born and raised in Lancaster County, Kaitlyn has a lifelong appreciation for its diverse offerings. Currently residing in Ephrata, she's lived throughout the county and experienced its many facets. For Kaitlyn, Lancaster's charm lies in its "little bit of everything" – rich history, impressive arts, amazing food, and outdoor adventures, making it a truly enjoyable place to live. She encourages visitors to step outside their comfort zones and explore Lancaster's amazing and diverse food scene by trying a new restaurant. Always seeking new ways to keep busy, Kaitlyn's current hobbies include gaming, knitting, playing guitar, and cultivating her green thumb.

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