My wife and I just retired to Lancaster after 64 years in NYC...I am absolutely blown away by Cafe East!!! The service is fantastic, the atmosphere is cozy and I find the cuisine delicious! A must visit if you are in the area-or not!!! They would do quite well in NYC!! Glad they are here...Enjoy!!!!!

I've struggled finding a go to Chinese food place. This is it. Clean. Good service. Consistent food.

I have visited my family outside of Lancaster twice in the last three months. In that time, I've been to Cafe East three times. Safe to say that I'm a big fan. We've been for lunch once and dinner twice. For some unknown reason, there have only been a few other diners each time. Location might be the problem - the restaurant is tucked in the back end of a large strip mall and you really don't see it if your not looking for it. I imagine that limits the foot traffic. It's a shame - everyone is missing a gem of a restaurant. Our servers have always been friendly and attentive and we've never had to wait very long for our food. Upon being greeted at the table, you are served what I've always called crunchy noodles with a duck sauce. I guess I'd consider it the Asian version of chips and salsa - don't fill up on it! All three times I've been there, we've ordered mango shrimp. It is one of the best meals I have had at an Asianrestaurant - a sweetish sauce loaded with large shrimp, strips of fresh mango and green peppers. It is absolutely delicious and definitely too much for one person to eat by themselves. The last time I was there I ordered orange chicken. The presentation was really pretty, in fact, the presentation of all the meals has always been special. We also shared drunken noodles - never a huge fan but this was delicious - and General Tso's chicken which was good but nothing special. Another visit, I ordered mu shu pork, one of my all time favorites. Their version did not disappoint. I ordered a special roll my first visit and for the life of me can't remember which one. All I remember is I was in awe of the presentation. Even with two veracious eaters, we've always had left overs to enjoy for lunch the next day. I'll be back in the area in November. There is little doubt in my mind that I will be back.

Great General Tao's Chicken. All around delicious! Good Philadelphia roll sushi was very good! Now open again after 3 years so I'm glad to sit down inside for dinning!

We go here mostly for takeout. The food is very good. They also have options for Chinese, sushi and Thai food.

Quick service, i ordered online and it was ready in 15 minutes. food was delicious and hot!

Ordered takeout from here last night. I always forget how wonderful their food is! I don't understand why they are not doing in-person dining. They are still only doing takeout (in 2023). Unsure if this will continue to be their business model, or if they are dealing with staffing issues. Regardless, their food always hits the spot when I'm craving Chinese. Decided to try the broccoli in garlic sauce, which comes with a side of white rice. I was afraid this dish would leave me wanting more, but it was perfectly delicious, and I had plenty for leftovers today. You can't go wrong with Cafe East!

I've eaten here a few times in the past and my last visit I ordered the chicken and shrimp supreme lunch special and enjoyed it. I'd get it again