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September 2023 by Grace B.
I've been to Central Market twice and it's the cutest, best place in all of York! Small and gorgeous on the outside, the inside has dozens of vendors from local wood carvers and grab and go BBQ to homemade and package jam and amazing crepes! I came here with a few friends which was perfect. We also have different dietary restrictions so we could pick where we wanted to get food and convene at some benches. The staff I interacted with were so nice and incredibly eager to share their products or make us their food! A must visit if you find yourself in the cute town of York, PA.
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January 2023 by Jess C.
Love! There's lots of food and other stands, plenty to see and eat and buy, especially if you want a sampling of the local York finds.
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September 2022 by Barbara S.
Friendly service, great food, unusual items. Give them a try and you'll be surprised.
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April 2022 by BookerDonkey
The best
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February 2022 by Alexis B.
A friend and I decided to make a quick day trip to Dutch PA Country this past weekend, and the Central Market House in York was one of our stops. The market has been held in this same building for more than 125 years, and the building is pretty amazing! The vendors inside the market were more prepared foods, hot foods, and pantry goods than farmers, so it's definitely a great place to grab a meal. We didn't eat a meal, but we spent about an hour or two in the market. My friend bought some tea from a tea vendor and dog treats for her new puppy from a dog treats vendor. I got some freshly ground coffee and candied jalapenos from another vendor. And we got a couple of beers from Mudhook Brewing Company, which you can access from the back of the market. It was definitely crowded on a Saturday, which we noticed because we live in a city that still has an indoor mask mandate in February 2022 (which we assumed York did not as very few people were wearing masks in the market). The market is in a great area in historic downtown York, so you can definitely explore the area and other shops, restaurants, breweries, etc. after you finish up at the market. The market is open Tuesday and Thursday from 7am-2pm and Saturday 6am-2pm. (They do mention that they have First Fridays at the market, too, so if you're in the area on the first Friday of the month...) There were garages for parking in the area (free on weekends), but the spots were hard to come by on Saturday! We got lucky and someone was just pulling out of a spot! The market isn't a traditional Dutch PA market now (if you're looking for a Dutch PA experience on a trip), but it is definitely a fun market to explore or stop for breakfast or lunch if you're in the area!
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December 2020 by Chadwick Zepp
Simple subs for the right price! Makes for a great lunch when visiting town, and contributing to the local market.
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November 2020 by Zac H.
Nice sized market with a ton of food stalls and a variety of other stalls. They had stalls with different olive oils, jerky, fresh vegetables, baked goods, pet treats, etc. It's a little tight on space so if you're worried about social distancing you might want to avoid it, but I didn't see anyone walking around without a mask on and hand sanitizer is provided. There are also bathrooms in the back if you need/want to wash your hands. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the are area.
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November 2020 by Mae F.
My husband and I have been hunkered down since March with the occasional socially distanced/masked up essential outing, as well as a lot of daily walks sprinkled in there for our sanity. We woke up feeling restless yesterday, so we decided to make the short hour or so drive to York, PA to walk around Central Market House and pick-up lunch. I've been to this market on countless occasions, but I always notice new stores/stands every time, in addition to the regulars. We made sure to arrive in time to be able to take our time browsing. There was a mask policy being enforced, but I was definitely uncomfortable with the amount of people dining at the tables without their masks. I understand that it's nearly impossible to eat with a mask on, I think it was just bit jarring to see that people were opting to eat in the market, rather than take their food to go. We got quite a bit this time, from the lemon bars at Garden Gate Fine Foods, to the glazed donut rings from Pops Amish Pastries, as well as the beef jerky from Conrad's Deli. The lemon bar, donut ring, and beef jerky were all very good. The lemon bar had the perfect tart to sweet ratio and you could just taste the fresh ingredients. The donut ring was as soft as a cloud, and I appreciated that no corners were cut on the with the fresh eggs and butter that were used to make it. I opted for about 4 oz. of hot beef jerky, and 4 oz of country smoked beef jerky. I have a preference for the hot beef jerky and really enjoyed that it was not overly sweet or spicy. While we enjoyed our outing and getting out of the house, there was still some anxiousness about COVID, and given that the pandemic is still very much a current issue, we'll probably refrain from returning until after things are resolved.
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August 2020 by Chloe M.
I love this place so much! Once a week I stop by to check out the shops and grab breakfast. The atmosphere is so welcoming. I stop by barutos naturals and grab tea(the shop keeper is very kind) due to COVID you should definitely stop in and support local!
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May 2020 by Alejandra E.
Great place, because of covid19 not all the stands were open, I can only imagine when all the stands are open. I love the desserts fresh fruits seafood and meats they have here, they also have cooked food like bbq and Asian coffee shops breakfast you name it. I got some Leto cupcakes and fresh seafood. Also parking is on the street is a very good side inside market. We will come back next time we are in the area.
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April 2020 by Mike D.
If you like different from your everyday market This is a place for you. With a large array of places to eat and different ethnic food served you will enjoy this market. Also the other vendors are very artsy and cultural. Offering one of a kind crafts and some hard to find Italian oils and balsamic vinegars Custom cut meats and fresh veggies. The list goes on but stop in and spend some time after this pandemic passes. Stay safe and see you at marketplace Bari Orchard and Tap Room
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August 2019 by Shawnte W.
CMH has been a go to spot for me since a kid. Now that I don't live the area anymore I try to visit it at least once when I make it to York. You can find great eats in this place whether it's fresh veggies and fruit or even dessert. My go to spots are Henry's ham, Bair's for some fried chicken and The Fish Market (fried cod and crab cakes are delicious!). Even on a Saturday the market is not overly packed and there's a parking garage near by with off street parking as well. Definitely check it out on a nice Saturday when you're in the downtown York area.
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February 2019 by Mark Good Jr
One of the best subs I ever had! Very friendly and cheerful.
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February 2019 by Christine L.
What a delightful find when my daughter and I found ourselves hungry for lunch and driving thru York! Close by parking, lots of variety, and a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We picked a vendor for lunch and also walked around and did some shopping as well. What a great place!
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September 2018 by Denny K.
4.5 This place has been as much a part of my growing up and growing old as any place in York. Visited as a child - checking out competitors to my father's truck farm. Alas! the farmers have all but gone, yet a few "newer" farms have taken their place with some beautiful fresh produce. Henry's ham sandwiches at lunch for a business where I was temporarily employed. Tender, sweet and excellent price! Visited at other times just to stroll through and relive fond memories that go far beyond the two instances cited here. Another regular - Bruners Exotic fruits have delicious drinks and (sometimes) out of the ordinary fruit. Two life-long friends and I came specifically to sample the crab and oysters at The Fish Market. We were not disappointed. Tender and succulent fried oysters and savory sweet crab cakes were a delight. And for $7 including chips and water...great price! Testing in the "common" area was easy to get although there are times when long wait is theorizer of business. Several other places like Conrad's Deli seem to have been here forever while a few odd-ball vendors don't fit the old image, but are simply a sign of the times. So while vendors may come and go, the sweet memories (too many to mention) remain.