A Tour of Roots Market in Lancaster Summer 2021

This market was started in 1925!! So awesome that it has been running ever since. The same family still runs it 4 generations later. It's only open on Tuesdays, but all year long.
This is basically what it's like to walk around here on a Tuesday morning in the summer. I love coming here because there is so much to choose from, all local and fresh, but also because I'm the 4 generation to do so in my family!

[@thecardsaysmoops3]

Roots and Green Dragon are the best thing about Lancaster County. Tourists definitely need to visit here to get all the Lancaster County delicacies that are twice the price on Rt 30 and 462.

[@ElleLiving]

Thanks for commenting, Michael, yes Roots is pretty spectacular in volume and prices. My family has been going for 4 generations:). I really look forward to trying Green Dragon someday!! I’m pretty sure it’s record breaking :)

[@thecardsaysmoops3]

@@ElleLiving Green Dragon might be even bigger. I'll have to stop back when I'm in PA next week.

[@ElleLiving]

@@thecardsaysmoops3 I believe you are right about the Green Dragon. I looked them both up quickly. The Green Dragon has about 60 acres and 90 vendors. I don’t think Roots has as much acreage but they do have over 200 standholders. So the are both big in their own respects ☺️👍 Have a great time on your visit!

[@fernwanderlust3866]

I’m so excited that I finally was in Lancaster on a Tuesday. Definitely worth a visit, sadly we didn’t come hungry. Next time will for sure. I do believe I prefer Green Dragon, but both are wonderful.

[@ElleLiving]

Good to know! I have yet to go to Green Dragon! Our Fridays are always so busy! Glad you tried it 😍

[@GrandTime-17]

I'm so glad you pronounced it the right way! 👍😊 We go every now and then. It's a nice way to spend half a day leisurely.

[@ElleLiving]

Ha! Yes 😀🤩👍. Only the locals and/or loyals know how to say it right - my grandparents and great grandparents had a thick Pennsylvania Dutch accent so I grew up hearing it the right way - they used to go over most weeks :). It’s a cool place 😊👍

[@roymccoy6170]

Thanks for this video, we come here often. We especially like coming here right before the major holidays. We have brought several friends along and all of them loved Roots. It’s over a 2 hr drive for us, but well worth it. Take care.

[@ElleLiving]

Roy, what a great idea to go before holidays! I’ve actually never done that bc we always go in summer but I think I will have to try this for sure!! Thanks for commenting ☺️👍😊

[@grh7britton405]

I love Roots! I'd much rather shop there than any other mall or market. I know personally about 1/4 of the stand holders there so it is like visiting good friends every Tuesday. They are so down-to-earth and grounded, true salt-of-the earth. Not to mention the food is absolutely delicious! God Bless all there.

[@ElleLiving]

Wow what a blessing for you to be able to go so often!! And so awesome that you know so many stand holders!! Very cool!!! 👍😍👏

[@jamesbrooksbank9721]

Are they open on the weekends in August ?

[@jimmyc7803]

that was fantastic. thank you for taking the time to film for your fans !!

[@ElleLiving]

Thanks, Jimmy! It brings me joy to share about this amazing place 🥰👍🎉🤩. Hope u and yours are well!

[@faithshook3803]

Your making me hungry. Wish I was there

[@ElleLiving]

I know what you mean 😊😆👍

[@vernakautz6883]

Thank you for the tour. Enjoyed it. I’ll be going soon

[@ElleLiving]

Thanks for commenting! Are you getting something specific at Roots or just going to enjoy the market and get some food?

[@David-jo4gt]

Great video! We enjoyed roots. This brought back great memories, bologna sticks and the mead (honey based wine of the Vikings). Looking forward to our next trip.

[@ElleLiving]

It is fun to relive the memories! Glad u get to look forward to another trip 👍👏. Me too!! Thanks for commenting!

[@cemeteryman1000]

Love Roots - they are having their Christmas show this weekend 11/21

[@ElleLiving]

Oh man I bet that is sooooo awesome to go to!!! Thanks for letting us know 👏👏🤩🤩🧑‍🎄🎄

[@Snow-ij8of]

That was great. Would like to get up there when it’s a bit cooler. My 92 yr old mom wants sticky buns and a shoofly pie. Lol. Need to get a pie that isn’t dry. Advice on the best stands would be appreciated.

[@ElleLiving]

Oh how sweet that you get to take your Mom there! Yes I think Fall is a great time to go, cooler and lots of color around! When I was at Roots it was awful hot! But still fun :). As far as recommender stands for Shoo Fly Pie, I have not tried them all but out favorites are Countryside Bakery inside, between buildings one and 2 (right in the middle) and an Amish run stand right outside building 6 - if you walk straight out, you would walk into it. It’s right across from the entrance. I don’t know the name 😆🤪 but we have bought goodies from them for many years. If you like the wet bottom shoo-fly pie, you could double check that they have that kind 👍☺️ As far as Sticky Buns, I would highly recommend Mary Janes Bake Shop in building 3. Hope you get to go soon!!

[@ThatLVCguy]

Thanks for bring back such great memories. KZbin put your video in my recommended list after I saw the one made by ResslerMania. He also does a lot of collaboration videos with other KZbinrs in your area. Have you ever worked with him? Anyway, nice tour. 🙂

[@ElleLiving]

Hi there and thanks :) No I have not heard of him but will look him up :) I live out of state but visit as often as I can (and get lots of pics and videos). LOVE Lancaster! Thanks for commenting 😊

[@jamesbrooksbank9721]

Where is Roots market ? I'll be in Lancaster in August and trying to find places to visit

[@ElleLiving]

Hi James, the address is 705 Graystone Road in Manheim PA 17545 It’s basically Northwest of downtown Lancaster and southwest of Lititz. I have lots of videos on my channel if you want more info to help plan for your trip 😊😊👍👍

[@suehamblin9652]

Do you know why they are only open one day a week? Doesn’t the perishable items like meat and fresh vegetables have to be packed up again and taken home when they close up? It seems like a tremendous amount of work for only one day.

[@ElleLiving]

Hi Sue, I could give your the classic response of “that’s the way it’s always been done” but that’s not very helpful 😂😂😄😄. I don’t really know for sure but I do know that there are many markets in Lancaster and they are all open on different days of the week and many of the fresh food vendors rotate around to those markets selling their goods. I also suspect some of their “off” days are when they are working their farms and/or preparing for market days since many of the vendors are from local farms. That is my best answer ☺️👍

[@suehamblin9652]

@@ElleLiving Thank you … that makes sense.

[@karennolt3325]

Roots to me is Raub sub and Finks french fries!

[@ElleLiving]

I LOVEEEEEEE Fink’s French fries! With vinegar and salt!!! 👍👍😍😍😋😋

[@91210paige]

I've never been to Roots. I plan on visiting this Oct. Why are there so many closed shops?

[@ElleLiving]

It’s an AWESOME market - almost everything you can imagine, they sell here. So this was 2021 so I think some people just weren’t ready to sell again bc of COVID or they stopped their business bc of Covid. That’s my guess

[@91210paige]

@@ElleLiving Make sense. Thanks for the great introduction to Roots. I can't wait to explore it. I can't believe there were so many meat places in there.

[@druebachmann8234]

Do they allow dogs on a leash?

[@ElleLiving]

I emailed them and asked and they said no as to abide by the PA Dept of Agriculture’s standards 👍

[@maritatraina985]

Is this still open for business

[@ElleLiving]

Yes it is! 🤩👍👏 Every Tuesday of the year ☺️☺️

[@Mr.S7R4WM4N]

The only reason you should feel bad for an animal is if it doesn’t end up well seasoned in your stomach!

[@rogerbrendabowman4808]

you move too fast !!!😊