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Scratch Bakes Cafe

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Scratch Bakes Cafe

3 West Main St. Ephrata, Pa (717) 466-6464
11 West Chestnut Street Lancaster, PA (717) 490-6763 At Scratch, handcrafted, fresh ingredients are a way of life.

We pride ourselves on the promise that all of our baked goods are indeed made from scratch. You will fall in love with our moist cakes, fluffy buttercreams, house-made caramels, latte syrups, and decadent chocolate ganaches. Our gourmet sandwiches, wraps, house-made soups, salads, and sides make for the perfect lunch combo. Looking for just dessert? With a daily rotation of freshly baked cupcakes,

brownies, cakes, cookies, bars, etc. we have something for everyone. Top it all off with one of our coffees or specialty lattes and you're good to go. Life is sweet at Scratch--we bake LOVE into every bite!

05/28/2026

This week’s Bakers Special—Snickers!! Soft chocolate cake topped with fluffy peanut butter buttercream, a drizzling of our house-made chocolate ganache & salted caramel, dipped in honey-roasted peanuts.

Ready to be picked up for a sunny downtown stroll treat! 🥰🧁 Coffee in one hand, cupcake in the other, 70 degrees…here for it!! 😎

05/21/2026

SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS (Memorial Day Weekend) 🇺🇸

Ephrata Main Street 🏘️
(Fri): 8am-5pm
(Sat): 8am-4pm
(Sun): CLOSED
(Mon): CLOSED

Brownstown 🏡
(Fri): 6:30am-5pm
(Sat): 8am-4pm
(Sun): CLOSED
(Mon): CLOSED

Lancaster City 🏢
(Fri-Mon): CLOSED

We will be taking this weekend to reflect and honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our beautiful country. We also want to give our amazing, hard-working & caring staff an extended break to enjoy with their loved ones. Life is short. Take the time. ❤️❤️❤️

Normal hours resume Tuesday at all locations!✌🏻😘

05/14/2026

It’s graduation season! 👩🏻‍🎓🧑🏾‍🎓 Our graduation box is a great gift idea for any grad, or a super sweet addition to your grad party! You can also customize your school colors.

⌨️ Order online: www.ScratchBakes.com
☎️Call: (717) 466-6464 (Ephrata)
💻 Email: [email protected]

05/09/2026

Happy Mother’s Day weekend! ❤️ We will have fresh-hand dipped chocolate covered strawberries on the bakery shelf at our Brownstown & Ephrata Main Street locations for you all weekend! They are a great stand alone gift (moms LOVE chocolate 😉) or accompaniment. As always, we do our best to keep up with demand, but there is always a chance of sell out, so come early.😊

Chocolate Covered Strawberry boxes
One strawberry - $3.00
Half dozen strawberries - $18.00
Full dozen strawberries - $36.00

05/08/2026

💐 Mother’s Day Weekend at Scratch! 💐

All mom’s will receive 10% off their in-store purchase when visiting any Scratch location (Fri) 5/8-(Sun) 5/10. MUST mention the discount code “Mom” at the register (or over the phone) at time of purchase. (Applies to moms only | may not be combined with any other discount)

Brownstown Hours:
(Fri) 5/8: 6:30am-5pm
(Sat) 5/9: 8am-4pm
(Sun) 5/10: 8am-4pm

Ephrata Main Street Hours:
(Fri) 5/8: 8am-5pm
(Sat) 5/9: 8am-4pm

05/05/2026

For the mothers whose love stretches between heaven and earth. 👼🏼🤍 For the mothers who will be thinking ‘if only you could have stayed’ quietly in their hearts this Sunday (and every other day).

Our bereaved Mother’s Day box is a special way to honor the precious mamas who know loss. We are happy to customize this to fit personal needs (we can make the baby feet a heart, etc.)

⌨️ Order online: www.ScratchBakes.com
☎️Call: (717) 466-6464 (Ephrata)
📞Call: (717) 490-6763 (Lancaster)
💻 Email: [email protected]

05/04/2026

Pre-order online for Mother’s Day! 💞 We have the sweetest themed cupcake boxes, cookies, hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries, buttercream bouquet boxes, brownies, and more!

⌨️ Order online: www.ScratchBakes.com
☎️Call: (717) 466-6464 (Ephrata)
📞Call: (717) 490-6763 (Lancaster)
💻 Email: [email protected]

04/21/2026

Excitedly introducing our latest drink line featuring our brand *NEW* very own house-made BLUEBERRY syrup! 🫐

Iced Blueberry Cobbler Latte 🫗
Rich espresso shots poured over ice, house-made blueberry syrup, whole milk (or milk alternative), topped with sweet cold foam, blueberry drizzle, and graham cracker topping. (Can also be crafted as a hot latte, and JUST as delicious!!)

Blueberry Lemonade Spritzer 🍋🫐
Fresh squeezed lemonade, house-made blueberry syrup, topped off with crisp lemon seltzer.

Blueberry Lemon Lavender Frappe
Frozen blended beverage hand-crafted with our very own house-made blueberry & lavender syrups, fresh lemon juice, whipped cream, & blueberry drizzle.

*Frappes available at our Ephrata & Brownstown locations only. Lattes & Spritzers available at all locations.*

Brownstown (4250 Oregon Pike) 6:30am-5pm
Ephrata Main (3 West Main St) 8am-5pm
Lancaster City (11 West Chestnut St) 8am-4pm

03/28/2026

We are running a very special cupcake SALE
on some of the sweetest, little Easter-themed cupcake boxes you ever did see! 🥰 This special pricing is available by pre-purchase online only! (NOT available in-store).

6 for $10.00
12 for $20.00

These would be an adorable addition to any dessert spread (or kiddie table 🥰)! We know things are so expensive these days. Easter baskets, Easter outfits, Easter dinner. As a mom of 4 kids that span from 7-17 I know how quickly it adds up. We are running this special from now until Easter Sunday. 💛

The Baker’s specialty flavor for Easter week is Carrot cake. 🥕

Choose between 3 different designs to celebrate with your loved ones. Happy Spring! 💐🐣🌿

(Order link @ www.ScratchBakes.com)

03/19/2026

Introducing our NEW Spring Drink Specials! 🌷

Peep Frappe 🐣: Our frozen blended toasted marshmallow frappe topped with whipped cream, spring sprinkles, and a marshmallow Peep topper.

Lavender Lemonade Spritzer 🍋: Fresh squeezed house-made lemonade & lavender syrup topped with crisp seltzer.

*Frappes available at our Ephrata & Brownstown locations only. Lavender Lemonade Spritzer available at all locations.*

Brownstown (4250 Oregon Pike) 6:30am-5pm
Ephrata Main (3 West Main St) 8am-5pm
Lancaster City (11 West Chestnut St) 8am-4pm

03/08/2026

We are officially HIRING for our upcoming Spring/Summer season at Scratch! ☀️ We are looking to add to ALL positions on our crews at all 3 locations. We have full-time & part-time positions available.

We are looking to hire on the following positions…

Downtown Ephrata Main Street store associates: Full-time positions available, Mon-Sat: 8am-4pm/9am-5pm (nights off! Sundays off!) tip sharing, must be 18 or older. Must have a valid drivers license/or reliable transportation.

Brownstown store associates: Full-time and part-time positions available, Mon-Sun 7am-5pm (hours will vary/nights off!) tip sharing, must be 18 or older. Must have a valid drivers license/or reliable transportation.

Downtown Lancaster City store: Food line/Prep Cook & store associate positions. Full-time positions available, Mon-Fri 7am-4pm (nights & weekends off!), tip sharing, must be 18 or older. Experience preferred, but willing to train. Must have a valid drivers license/or reliable transportation.

If interested please fill out an online application at our website: www.ScratchBakes.com (click on the ‘Join Our Team’ tab), or stop in-store to apply!

We have an incredibly kind, team-working staff. Great pay, free meals/drinks, employee discounts, nights off, and a really nice work environment. We look forward to meeting YOU!

Address

3 W Main Street
Ephrata, PA
17522

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://www.scratchbakes.com/

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