The Lunch Ladle

The Lunch Ladle is a gem! Met the owner by chance at a local tasting room, and my cousin and I decided it was going to be our lunch stop at the end of our "cousin's trip" to Lititz.

I got the soup and salad bar, she just got the salad bar. The crab bisque soup was one of the best I've ever had- the bisque was as delicate as the crab itself,so did not overpower the crab. The creamy beef and broccoli soup was also delicious! The ground beef chunks added a different taste to a soup standard.

The salad bar had the usual standards, but besides the iceberg lettuce, they offered a spring mix, and baby spinach as well. There were also some of the traditional Lancaster area go-tos:: pickled eggs & beets, ham salad, potato salad, etc. While we didn't choose the hot bar, the theme for today was Asian, and boy, it looked yummy.

So, while slightly off the tourist-trap trail, The Lunch Ladle is a great place for lunch when you're in the Lancaster, Mannheim, or Lititz area!

Lunch stop dining you don't want to miss! I've been here several times and the food is FANTASTIC! Their soups are the best. Also have a hot and cold buffet for a great price.This place is too much of a gem to miss out on!

Had the all you can eat soup and salad. Very good tried both the Italian wedding soup and Tuscan chicken. We dont have salad bar in Florida, kinda miss them.

I LOVE The Lunch Ladle!!! Firstly, the staff is great. They're so friendly and do a great job keeping it clean. They work pretty fast considering the lunch time volume they get. The salad bar is very good with lots of options the last thing you'll pile on is lettuce! Their sandwiches are great as are the soups. Very hearty and yummy! The self- serve bar with hot food is the best thing ever. Best comfort food!! Always cooked like a homemade meal. Very reasonably priced, too! 10 stars!!!

Quaint, clean and very welcoming!! Had a great experience, highly recommend!

Absolutely love the lunch laddle! People are always friendly and food is always good. Great place to take my mother or anyone for that matter and the price you cannot beat.

This place is a hidden gem. Sandwiches your mom would make with all the fixings. Great homemade soup. Price is exceptional for what you get.

Great salad bar and soup was delicious. The ladies working there were very friendly and informative.

Fabulous food. Great selection. Soup, salad, entrees, sandwiches. But life is uncertain, eat dessert first. Staffed by good people,too.

Great food and great service. It’s also very cheap. 5 dollars for a sandwich and two sides. Would come again.

I'm in love with this place.. I had a wonderful lunch then glanced across and saw sweet corn.. I missed it... Going back today..

Great, friendly staff. Super homemade soups, sandwiches, etc. Also have good salad bar and daily entre bar.

A hidden gem on Granite Run. Delicious soup and sandwiches, large selection on the salad bar and great customer service.

Food was SOOOO delicious!! Chicken tortilla soup made you wanna smack your momma for not making it like that!

Pleasant place, nice people, food was fine

My absolute favorite lunch stop in Lancaster, you can't beat the quality of food for the price

People friendly, food was wonderful, especially the soups.

Great price, fresh ingredients, friendly staff.

The soup and salad bar is always fresh and delicious!

Awesome little lunch stop. Love it!