Plant Box Café in downtown York opens on Black Friday
Brina and Matt Jones describe the evolution of the Plant Box Café that now has two locations in Manchester and downtown York at 9 W. Philadelphia St.
Last-minute holiday shopping?
Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. But this handy guide will make all your gift-giving needs a little easier, whether you’re shopping for mom, dad, your partner, bestie or four-legged friend.
Bookworms
- Bound Books – 21 S. Beaver St., York
- York Emporium – 343 W. Market St., York
- New Visions Books & Gifts – 2594 Eastern Blvd., York
- Hearts & Minds – 234 E. Main St., Dallastown
- BookEndz – 2856 Eastern Blvd., York
- Betsy’s Bookshelf – 2107 Industrial Highway, York
- Comix Connection – 2150 White St., #3, York
- Little Fox Coffee & Books – 125 Broadway, Hanover
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Jewelry lovers
- Gem Boutique – 1243 E. Market St., York
- Oletowne Jewelers – 2157 White St., York
- Zimmerman Jewelers – 1940 W. Market St., York
- Augusta Jewelers and Coins – 2331 E. Market St., York
- The Watchmaker’s Daughter – 22 N. Beaver St., York
- Little Pony’s Trading Post – 441 E. Market St., York
- Revolt Style Studio – 26 N. Beaver St., York
More: The Watchmaker’s Daughter: This downtown York gem has stood the test of time at 79 years
For kids
- Morning Sun Market – 5309 Lincoln Highway, Thomasville
- Keystone Kidspace – 369 N. George St., York
- 1st Capital Kidz Clothing and More – 52 W. Philadelphia St., York
- Kid to Kid – 180 Leader Heights Road, York
- Twice as Sweet Kids’ Closet – 3917 E. Market St., York
- Rainbow Shops – 6 W. Market St., York
Plant parents
- Miller Plant Farm Inc. – 430 Indian Rock Dam Road, York
- Hueter’s Greenhouses – 3465 Deininger Road, York
- House of Flowers York – 15 N. Beaver St., York
- Stauffers of Kissel Hill Home & Garden Store – 4450 Lincoln Hwy, York
- Bound Books – 21 S. Beaver St., York
- Stone Mill Home & Garden – 2500 Carlisle Road, York
- Plant Box Co. Cafe – 4191 N. George St., Extension, Manchester or 9 W. Philadelphia St., York
- Christmas Tree Hill Garden Center – 2801 S. George St., York
- Commonly Overlooked – 34 W. Philadelphia St., York
- The Succulent Hippie – 131 Broadway, Hanover
For candle lovers
- Apricity – 15 S. Beaver St., York
- Liebe Krafted Designs – Candles and Gifts/DIY Candle Bar – www.liebekrafteddesigns.com
- Collage Gift Shop – 932 S. George St., York
- This Little Light of Mine – 34 W. Philadelphia St., York
More: Apricity: York store offering sustainable products, specialty candles and tie-dye opening
For home baristas & tea lovers
- Packaged coffee
- Green Bean Roasting Co. – 100 S. Beaver St., York
- SoulShine Roasting Company – 2990 Carlisle Road, Dover
- Take Five Expresso Bar – 34 W. Philadelphia St., York
- Phat Cat Coffee Company – 20 N. Main St., Red Lion
- Belmont Bean Co. – 18 S Belmont St., York
- Prince Street Cafe – 2 W. Market St., York
- Cupcakes & More – 46 W. Philadelphia St., York
- Ghouls and Grinds – 455 Carlisle St., B, Hanover | 701 3rd St., Hanover
- Britton Coffee Co. – 639 S. St., McSherrystown | 11 York St., Hanover | 2633 Baltimore Pike, Hanover
- Packaged tea
- Lilybird & Company – 48 W. Philadelphia St., York
- Bound Books – 21 S. Beaver St., York
- Front Porch Tea Room and Gathering Place – 25 W. Market St., Hallam
- Quite the Stir – 441 E. Market St., York
Music (vinyl) lovers
- Mothership York – 1501 Mount Rose Ave, York
- Iko’s Music Trade – 2300 E. Market St., York
- Toms Music Trade – 28 N. Main St., Red Lion
- RetroAddicts – 2290A Industrial Highway, York
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Gamers
- Stellar Collectibles – 4205 W. Market St., York
- The Adventurers’ Academy – 1720 S. Queen St., York
- 1st Capital Gaming – 2512 Eastern Blvd Suite 25, York
- Just Press Play – 2079 Springwood Road, York
- Comic Store West – 2111 Industrial Highway, York
- RetroAddicts – 2290A Industrial Highway, York
Fashionistas
- Indigo Bleu – 39 W Philadelphia St., York
- Confidence Boutique – 225 S. George St., York
- Compass Rose Boutique – Olde Tollgate Village, 2523 S. Queen St., York
- Modest and Honest by Sonia LLC – 34 W. Philadelphia St., York
- Artemis Vintage – 57 N. Beaver St., York
- My Girlfriend’s Wardrobe – 38 N. Beaver St., York
- Revolt Style Studio – 26 N. Beaver St., York
- Feral Heart Club – 49 N. Beaver St., York
- Gusa By Victoria – 46 S. Duke St., York
Home decor
- Gray Apple Market – 2700 N. Susquehanna Trail, York
- Re-Source York – 405 Carlisle Ave, York
- Country Meadows Springhouse – 80 Springhouse Lane, Red Lion
- Bees Knees of Red Lion – 417 S. Main St., Red Lion
- Hydrangea Farms & Co. – 60 White Oak Road, Red Lion
- Kokopelli’s – 34 W. Philadelphia St., York
- Treasure Bin – 150 W. High St., Red Lion
- Moreira Mercantile – 13 S. Beaver St., York
- Artemis Vintage – 57 N. Beaver St., York
- The Corner Store by Mother’s Menagerie – 5 Center St., B, Mount Wolf
Beauty, soap & more
- Refillism – 38 S. Beaver St., York
- Sunrise Soap Co. – 29 N. Beaver St., York
- Our Sons and Daughters Soaps – 34 W. Philadelphia St., York
- Paintbox Soapworks – 33 Rathton Road, York
- Cultivated Essentials Co. | Candle Studio | Candle Bar – 28 Frederick St., Hanover
More: Refillism: York store will fill any container with eco-friendly cleaning, beauty products
Wine enthusiasts
- Painted Fox Winery – www.paintedfoxwinery.com
- Adams County Winery – 251 Peach Tree Road, Orrtanna or 34 W. Philadelphia St., York
- Lavender Acres Winery – 4865 Libhart Mill Road, Hallam
- Allegro Winery – 4069 Vineyard Road, Stewartstown
- Marc and Val’s Wine – 1205 E. Philadelphia St., York
- Balla Cloiche Vineyards – 14110 Clark Road, Stewartstown
- Maple Lawn Winery – 2885 New Park Road West, New Park
More: Adams County Winery voted Pennsylvania Winery of the Year: 2024 Pa. Wine Invitational
Pet-friendly treats
- Miss Lucy’s Dog Treats – 5241 N. Salem Church Road, Dover
- Macy Cakes Dog Bakery – www.macycakes.square.site/s/shop
- Kerri’s Pawsome Bakery – 2143 Stoverstown Road, Spring Grove
- The Boys’ Barking Bakery – 34 W. Philadelphia St., York