Whether you’re in the city for Sunday morning service or
admiring galleries, the perfect place to stop for lunch lies right “on Orange”
street. On Orange is nestled
between art galleries and a small bookstore, “Winding Way Books.” Open from 7 am
to 1:30 pm every day, On Orange gives you gourmet breakfast just when you want
it. In search of the perfect Sunday lunch, my family and I stumbled upon On
Orange only to spend an hour of our time falling in love with the old apartment
feel of the building, the filling but not excessive plates, the nearly full but
no line amount of customers, and the loving-their-job staff.
After
getting through the embarrassment that I didn't know how to say the name of the
dish I wanted to order, I was soon on my way to eating away any discontent I
may have had. The ChilaQuiles (you try and say it)
came in a bowl and left down the front of my shirt. This isn't the dish for the
mild salsa buyers; it was a fiery dish of tortilla chips simmered in Spicy
Red Chili Chorizo Sausage Sauce,
Queso Fresco, and over-easy eggs. To say the least I quite enjoyed myself as I
licked the bowl with my side of toast. They have a wide variety of dishes from
omelets, gruyere grilled cheeses, the ever-popular Lancaster favorite of cream
chipped beef, to never-before-served sandwiches. The light conversation in the
air paired with the large windows and cream colored paint matching the light,
friendly dishes that On Orange had to offer.
The
corners were filled with young couples (notice that I came with my family, no
lover in sight; not that I’m bitter), the elderly, the middle aged and the
families of Lancaster. The staff was just as diverse as the customers. They
were young, middle aged, artsy, grunge, friendly and always smiling. A
personality for everyone.
This
holiday season will be a busy one and as you are out Christmas shopping or
admiring the streets of Lancaster City you might want to do yourself a favor.
Head on over to On Orange, where you’ll be greeted immediately and have waters
on your table before your thirst can even croak. Come with an open mind and
leave a new regular of On Orange.
