For a fun sugar fix, our new favorite downtown Lancaster hotspot is Fractured Prune. The cafe boasts breakfast and lunch items, but its drawing card is fresh, piping hot donuts made to order. Mix and match glazes and toppings for a custom creative confection or order off the menu for a tried and true treat. We’re partial to the raspberry-glazed, coconut and chocolate chip-coated Black Forest and the simple, yet stunning O.C. Sand. Yum!

At the corner of Queen and Walnut, it’s easy to pop by for a taste, then take in the fun, funky shops of Uptown Lancaster along the 300 block of North Queen Street. Just be sure to wash your sticky fingers first. Since you’re already experienced in making donuts disappear, hone your skills further at Ziggy’s Magic Shop, with hands-on instruction from a master. Get your retro fix at Zap & Co as well as at Mommalicious & Smilin’ Gal for the coolest vintage fashions and accessories. Zap Home extends that ecclectic mid-century vibe in home furnishings and decor. Like your stuff older? Check out the variety of antique stores or  sort through the architectural salvage treasures at Building Character, a coverted warehouse which also hosts art exhibits. And delight in the jeweled confections created by Jude Sharp at j.a. sharp Custom Jeweler.

Then’s there’s nothing wrong with indulging in a few more jeweled treats of your own – hello rainbow sprinkles. After all, with so many varieties, there’s a lot of research to do to find your favorite flavor.