Who offers the best breakfast in Lancaster County? Readers say these 6 are worth trying

It's the weekend.

You're hungry, but don't want to cook breakfast. So, where do you go?

LancasterOnline received more than 160 comments when it recently asked readers on Facebook to name their favorite restaurants that serve breakfast in Lancaster County.

We narrowed down the responses to those with the most mentions.  

Here are six. 

Gracie's on West Main

Readers credit an innovative menu — and bacon — to the restaurant's popularity. House specialties include a spicy hash with house made chorizo, creamed chip beef over home fries and yes, a bacon sampler.

Bonus: All of the restaurant's jams and jellies are made in-house and the owners source everything as locally as possible.

Location: 264 W. Main St., Leola

Pancake Farm

With origins dating back to 1960, the Pancake Farm drew people from all over for waffles, French toast and eggs. But it specializes in — you guessed it — pancakes. The restaurant offers 10 different kinds topped with everything from fresh berries to sliced bananas. One Facebook reader says the restaurant serves"great, straight-up, traditional diner food at unbeatable prices."

Location: 1032 S. State St., Ephrata

* Closed Sundays 

Ida's Cafe

This family-owned restaurant on Rohrerstown Road  serves crepes, breakfast burritos, omelets and got a shout out from readers for their smoked salmon eggs Benedict and pumpkin pancakes.

Location: 507 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster

Brickerville House

The Brickerville House is a quaint, historic landmark building dating back to the 1700′s, but readers say they come for the biscuits and seasonal "cinnabun" pancakes. The restaurant located at the intersection at routes 501 and 322 in Brickersville is open seven days a week and serves breakfast all day.

Location: 2 E. 28th Division Hwy, Lititz

Shady Maple Smorgasbord

What can we say that hasn't been said before? This family-run smorgasbord has over 200 feet of hot and cold buffet with traditional Pennsylvania Dutch-style food locals expect from a restaurant situated in the heart of Lancaster County. Shady Maple, however, isn't the only smorgasbord in town. 

Location: 129 Toddy Drive, East Earl

*Closed Sundays

Neptune Diner

This retro diner reopened last April following a 2015 fire. The casual, 1950s-themed serves up "hometown favorites" that include the kielbasa scrambler, cream chip beef melt, the grilled double egg sandwich. A reader, however, recommends the greek omelet. 

Location: 924 N. Prince St., Lancaster

We know that there are other restaurants in the county that serve some good morning meals, so we've included the Facebook thread with many more readers sharing their breakfast restaurant preferences. 

Some names are widely recognized; others are off the beaten path. Read through the comments to see where locals get their breakfasts.