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Passerine is a seasonal neighborhood restaurant, wine bar, and bottle shop in the heart of Lancaster. Our French and New American–inspired menus showcase the region’s bounty, paired with an expertly curated selection of wines and cocktails. From brunch to dinner, the bar to the bottle shop, we offer a welcoming space to gather and enjoy food and drink that reflect a true sense of place.
Hours
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 114 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: (717) 283-2996
Website: http://cafepasserine.com/
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Reviews
Kristina S.
We love it here. From the welcoming staff and atmosphere, to the fresh ingredients, their dishes cleverly marrying flavors, lovingly prepared and beautifully plated. Yeah, and the cocktails n mocktails! Oh my word!! From brunch to dinner, do not pass this place up! Support local! Vegetarian friendly and plenty for meat lovers!
… moreZak Shope
My girlfriend and I visited Passerine and it was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. The staff was great. Super friendly and our server was awesome. The food was honestly some of the best food we’ve ever had. We ordered quite a bit. Everything we had was amazing. From the drinks to appetizers and entrees. The chef and his team do an amazing job. Highly recommend!
… moreD H
We had such an amazing experience the first time my boyfriend brought me here. Everything was wonderful — the food was incredible, and the service made it even better. Kevin, one of the chefs, who is a good friend of my boyfriends, and Leah, one of his close friends and our server that night, truly made it a memorable experience. We loved it!
Unfortunately, when we came back for brunch today, the experience was very different. Our server, Octavia, was noticeably unfriendly and the service felt rushed from the start. She never even asked us if we wanted anything to drink. I had to ask for our menu back and had to ask if we can order drinks. It made the whole meal feel uncomfortable, and we ended up taking most of our food to go because we just didn’t feel relaxed enough to enjoy it.
We know how great this place can be, which makes this even more disappointing. We’re hoping this was just an off day and that our next visit feels more like the first.
… moreUnfortunately, when we came back for brunch today, the experience was very different. Our server, Octavia, was noticeably unfriendly and the service felt rushed from the start. She never even asked us if we wanted anything to drink. I had to ask for our menu back and had to ask if we can order drinks. It made the whole meal feel uncomfortable, and we ended up taking most of our food to go because we just didn’t feel relaxed enough to enjoy it.
We know how great this place can be, which makes this even more disappointing. We’re hoping this was just an off day and that our next visit feels more like the first.
Jackie Rogers
A total gem! Had an amazing brunch for my son-in-laws birthday. Charming spot with a well-crafted menu of fresh and local products. We especially loved the Milk Bread French Toast—perfectly portioned and just a hint of sweetness, not too much. And the Shakshuka was delicious and the eggs perfectly poached! Even the OJ and coffee were top notch! Can’t wait to come back to our new favorite brunch spot in Lancaster!
… moreAbel B
It is difficult to save enough about how great my first experience at this restaurant was. The atmosphere is cozy and cool. Our server was so kind and thoughtful throughout the experience.
And the food. My God. The freshness of every ingredient and the thoughtfulness behind its presentation and combination. I can easily say that every time I’m in Lancaster, I will make time to come back.
… moreAnd the food. My God. The freshness of every ingredient and the thoughtfulness behind its presentation and combination. I can easily say that every time I’m in Lancaster, I will make time to come back.
Fraser Martens
We had a very pleasant vacation dinner at Passerine, which was quiet when we arrived but grew quietly busy as the evening progressed. We enjoyed the crudités appetizer (which is really more of a composed salad), several of the vegetable plates, the branzino, and the crepe chocolate cake. Cocktails were interesting and the focus of more regional offerings in the wines by the glass was fun. Service was attentive and helpful, for everyone in the room. A very flavorful dinner in a beautiful little space.
… moreBetter Living
We had an incredible dinner at Passerine in downtown Lancaster. The space is beautiful with exposed brick, wood floors, and a welcoming vibe that works whether you’re dressed up or casual. It’s relaxed but still feels special.
The menu changes frequently based on what’s in season, and every dish we tried was unique and delicious. Highlights were the spring peas in broth (sounds simple, but blew us away), the beetroot carpaccio with crispy sunchoke chips, and the whole grilled branzino, which was perfectly cooked and easily the best we’ve had. The snap pea crepe cake with caviar was also fantastic.
Everything is meant to be shared, and the staff was helpful at guiding us through the options. Big shoutout to Weston, who made us feel totally taken care of without rushing us.
Cocktails paired well and there’s even a wine shop inside. Expect to spend $50–$100 per person, and definitely make a reservation, especially after their New York Times shoutout.
Passerine is awesome. Hyper-local, hyper-seasonal, and deeply creative. One of the best meals we’ve had in Downtown Lancaster. Search “Passerine Better Living” to see our full review!
… moreThe menu changes frequently based on what’s in season, and every dish we tried was unique and delicious. Highlights were the spring peas in broth (sounds simple, but blew us away), the beetroot carpaccio with crispy sunchoke chips, and the whole grilled branzino, which was perfectly cooked and easily the best we’ve had. The snap pea crepe cake with caviar was also fantastic.
Everything is meant to be shared, and the staff was helpful at guiding us through the options. Big shoutout to Weston, who made us feel totally taken care of without rushing us.
Cocktails paired well and there’s even a wine shop inside. Expect to spend $50–$100 per person, and definitely make a reservation, especially after their New York Times shoutout.
Passerine is awesome. Hyper-local, hyper-seasonal, and deeply creative. One of the best meals we’ve had in Downtown Lancaster. Search “Passerine Better Living” to see our full review!
Richard W
The food was great, but not great enough to justify the awful service. At every single touchpoint I felt like the restaurant didn’t care whether we were there or not. For brunch, do order the French toast! They will convert even the most devout of French-toast-haters like me.
The service just reeked of apathy. Not just from a single person, but from everyone. Nobody asked if we needed help with the menu or if we were ready to order until roughly thirty minutes after we were seated. Nowadays, menus are often segmented by the size of the dish, but here we were never sure how much food we’d end up getting. We sat for quite a long while with empty water and drink containers. Food was dropped off in such a hurry I never got the chance to ask for the drink menu again. And by the time they checked up on us, I’ve lost my desire to get another drink. A friend double checked that their order had no dairy because of a lactose intolerance, yet the dish came with shredded cheese on top anyway. Before leaving the restaurant, I wanted to buy a bottle of wine. I stood there at the register for maybe a good three minutes before the bartender pointed me out to the staff who were chatting amongst themselves. They didn’t care. If the wine were any less interesting I’d have changed my mind and put the bottle back on the shelf. The bartender attempted to ring up my order, but he struggled with it as it’s outside of his responsibility, so he ended up needing to get help anyway.
One or two issues? I wouldn’t bat an eye. But the experience was so frustrating from start to finish that I left the restaurant in a sour mood. I would not recommend this place.
… moreThe service just reeked of apathy. Not just from a single person, but from everyone. Nobody asked if we needed help with the menu or if we were ready to order until roughly thirty minutes after we were seated. Nowadays, menus are often segmented by the size of the dish, but here we were never sure how much food we’d end up getting. We sat for quite a long while with empty water and drink containers. Food was dropped off in such a hurry I never got the chance to ask for the drink menu again. And by the time they checked up on us, I’ve lost my desire to get another drink. A friend double checked that their order had no dairy because of a lactose intolerance, yet the dish came with shredded cheese on top anyway. Before leaving the restaurant, I wanted to buy a bottle of wine. I stood there at the register for maybe a good three minutes before the bartender pointed me out to the staff who were chatting amongst themselves. They didn’t care. If the wine were any less interesting I’d have changed my mind and put the bottle back on the shelf. The bartender attempted to ring up my order, but he struggled with it as it’s outside of his responsibility, so he ended up needing to get help anyway.
One or two issues? I wouldn’t bat an eye. But the experience was so frustrating from start to finish that I left the restaurant in a sour mood. I would not recommend this place.
Steven Yurkonis
Came with a reservation but the bartenders Jen and Leah were so fun we decided to just stay at the bar.
We ended up getting almost one of everything by the time we were done and everything was more delicious than the last. The duck terrine was so smooth and well paired. The carrots with fennel soubise was so flavorful, but the snap pea crepe cake stole the show. The textures and flavors were unbelievable.
For mains we had a butchers cut strip and grilled branzino, both perfectly prepared and the sauces were amazing.
The cocktails, the bartenders, the restaurant, everything was phenomenal. Will be back.
… moreWe ended up getting almost one of everything by the time we were done and everything was more delicious than the last. The duck terrine was so smooth and well paired. The carrots with fennel soubise was so flavorful, but the snap pea crepe cake stole the show. The textures and flavors were unbelievable.
For mains we had a butchers cut strip and grilled branzino, both perfectly prepared and the sauces were amazing.
The cocktails, the bartenders, the restaurant, everything was phenomenal. Will be back.
Angela Cheng
My family of 4 was there for brunch on Memorial Day weekend from Philadelphia. The service was great. Love the atmosphere/ decor. All the dishes we had ordered were wonderful. The steak was delicious. My youngest is a picky eater and she also enjoyed the food. Highly recommend visiting. Hopefully we will be back to try their dinner menu.
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