Welcome to Southern Market!
Welcome to Southern Market!
After almost four decades serving as private office space, Lancaster’s Southern Market has been re-envisioned, revitalized, and re-opened to the public! The market was first constructed by famous Lancastrian Architect C. Emblem Urban in 1888 and operated for almost 100 years as a farmers market.
“Food, combined with an entrepreneurial spirit, was the inspiration and reason for Southern Market back in 1888, and today, both of those elements are present in its revitalization,” said Chris Ballentine, community relations manager at Willow Valley Communities, which oversees the market’s operations. “The food hall model within today’s Southern Market is specifically designed to incubate and support culinary entrepreneurs and their budding restaurant businesses. Much like the farmers' stands that operated back when it was first built, today’s vendor chefs reflect the current cultural richness that makes up our city community.”
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Southern Market
100 S. Queen Street, Lancaster
Brittnie Jones, owner and baker behind Savoy Truffle Cakes, is known for her gourmet cupcakes, cakes, cake jars, macaroons, and truffles—also known as incredibly delicious and decadent “art that you can eat.”
Bushra Fakier, owner of Flavors of Morocco, has long been known for her fresh, delicious Moroccan-Indian fusion cuisine. She loves getting to know her many repeat customers, and shared that many of the folks who come to dine at Flavors of Morocco tell her that they want to visit Morocco after sampling her dishes.
Amer Al Fayadh, a co-owner of Layali El Sham, shared that it’s “hard to find good Middle Eastern food in Lancaster or the surrounding areas,” which was one of the main factors in opening their new restaurant at Southern Market. “We want Lancaster, and the whole of the United States, to see the love and care we’re putting into our food,” said Safaa Al Sheikh, a chef at Layali El Sham.
X Marks the Spot is known for their incredible mac and cheese, corn bread, and gumbo, according to Owner Jonathan Forbes. “It’s been a wonderful experience opening here at Southern Market,” Forbes shared.
Eddy Rodriguez, owner of Four E’s Latin Cuisine, said that he “didn’t anticipate the volume of business” his restaurant has seen since opening at Southern Market, but that the experience has been great. So far, Rodriguez’s empanadas have been most popular, but “we’ve been fortunate to keep up with the demand.”
Jessie Tuno spent more than two decades in the restaurant industry and always dreamt of owning a breakfast spot before opening Butter and Bean. Now, this coffee and pastry shop has become a morning hot-spot, with a special demand for their signature cinnamon buns and butter lattes.
Meet Lauren Wyrick, owner of Made by Lolo! Her scrumptious, healthy offerings have been a huge hit at Southern Market—from her white bean chili (a personal favorite) to her caprese salad (a customer favorite).
Davaun Dorsey, co-owner of Pho Life, recommends the restaurant's brisket pho, praising its “simple, beefy taste,” or their vermicelli bowls, which are always popular.
