Great food & great service. Not much seating but makes up for it in the quality of the food. Try every Russian food you can here. It won't take long to find a favorite. read more

Great food! I don't remember the names but they were all delicious! It's a hidden gem in a residential area.

Maybe I caught them on a bad day... The person who took my order was not welcoming at all, she seemed rushed to get me out the restaurant. I ordered a Italian hoagie to go. First off the bread was soggy when taking the first bite. Tomatoes were a bit off tasting as well. So overall I didn't enjoy my experience here... read more

What a gem! Hand-made Russian food served family style. We knew we were in for an amazing night when the appetizer and salad course featured 12 different dishes to sample. (Favorites: eggplant topped with fresh tomatoes and a goat cheese mixture, venegret [beets with herbs and light dressing] and the Russian kabobs with a spice dipping sauce.) Soups were equally fantastic, especially the unique pickle soup with its clean sourness. Entrees vary depending on the night. Three dessert options capped the evening. It's a must-do in the Lehigh Valley. read more

The best deli in PA! I love everything about this place not just for the amazing sandwiches but also the russian food, its superb.Can't wait to make it to one of their famous Thursday night meals. read more

The food was very disappointing. Nice location but food was very bland and tasteless. Herbs might be fresh but not many were used in our food. My friend and I chose different items and neither one was happy. Will not return and cannot figure out what everyone seems to see in it read more

Best Food in the Lehigh Valley! From the cherry filled pierogies to hoagies and soup, the food has an excellent flavor and will fill you up. Honestly, I am not into health food. There food has a taste that can not be matched in the Lehigh Valley. Plus, a combination of beyond excellent service and a "take a break from life" atmosphere makes Black Forest top on your Must Stop list. read more

Stumbled across this gem while on business in town. Wow! Absolutely the best homemade pierogies I ever tasted. A must try especially if you're a local. read more

My parents and I visited BFD for a late lunch and it was fantastic! The mother-daughter team serves up delicious, fresh food with personality to beat! What a treat to have such a unique restaurant in the Lehigh Valley. We will be coming back! read more

Interesting food. Borscht is good for a meatless soup. Chicken noodle is really a good soup. The pierogi not the best . Service was very good , place filled with families and couples eating and enjoying the atmosphere. read more

The BFD is the epitome of what a small local ethnic based deli should be. The food is incredibly delicious and interesting. The peirogies are so good that they win their own awards in our local publications! I eat vegetarian, and there are plenty of delicious options. And the borsch... OMG. You need to experience this. The depth of flavor is amazing. It's a "must have"! If you're looking for comfy booths, this ain't the place. You're be choosing between a variety of folding and wooden chairs that may wobble. But the owners and their delicious food more than make up for any of those shortcomings. If you're visiting from out of town, you'll be wishing you had a BFD back home! read more

absolutely incredible , homemade food here!! we've had several things here including piergoes (potato and blueberry), beet salad, halupkis, borsch soup (both hot and cold), olive salad (Russian style potato salad), and eggplant, as well as an Italian sandwich. the peirogies are absolutely amazing - it is obvious they are made my hand. everything was so fresh, homemade, and full of flavor. this type of food is not easy to find (and at this quality); this place is truly a gem. we are already planning to go back. read more

Stopped there for the first time yesterday and it was great. I had the Arzunian Panini (Turkey, cheese, spinach, tomatoes, avocado, honey mustard dressing) and a side of Rassolnik soup (pickle soup) I love me some pickles. Very good food. Vica was a sweetheart. BFD will definitely be my go to sandwich spot. Looking forward to trying out the rest of the menu. read more

Great place, very friendly owners. Food is authentic and very delicious! Would highly recommend to everyone.

I would never have guessed it by just walking by, but this little hole in the wall has great food! So far I've only been for lunch, but while waiting for her to make our custom ordered sub and wrap she gave me a sample of her macaroni salad. I normally don't like macaroni salad but this was very delicious, light yet flavorful, we bought a side of it and devoured it. There was a great lunch menu with many options of sandwiches, subs, wraps etc. and plenty of variations if you chose, the price was right and the service was excellent. read more

The best deli in the Lehigh Valley hands down! All the soups are amazing and the traditional food is so so good!!!

Enjoyed a birthday celebration lunch with a friend!! Victoria was the hostess with the mostest; what a lovely lady! We had beet soup with rye bread with garlic cheese spread. It was yummy!! We had pierogies (typically used to sautéed and browned in butter); the dough had great flavor as well as the potato filling. Wasn't crazy about the potato pancakes, tasted microwaved and a bit tough. She got the turkey club on pumpernickel (lots of turkey) and I got the veggie pita (bursting with flavor, the hummus spread was so good). We got farmer cheese crepes for dessert and yummy!! Look forward to going again (when we're in the neighborhood) and see our new friend Victoria!! read more

This hidden gem is well worth your time. The mother-daughter duo that create the delicious dishes at Black Forest Deli do an incredible job. Be sure to get some of their amazing macaroni salad. It's easily the best I've ever eaten. read more

Looking for a great meal, made fresh by a couple of awesome women? Well then look no further than BFD. Great sandwiches and salads, the soups are phenomenal and don't even get me started on the haluski. But for me the egg salad is my absolute favorite, yep that's right the egg salad. Stop in for a nice lunch and meet up with some great local business owners. read more

BFD is a hidden gem located near the Bethlehem Rose Garden. The food is always excellent and the service is unbeatable! Salads, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts, whatever you're in the mood for you can find it here! read more

I have been here , any time over the past year and a half..... The food is made in the "Old World" style regardless ots ethnicity. It is so refreshing to have this gem located in the Lehigh Valley! Vica and her Mother make you feel welcome regardless of it being your 1st time there or your 1001st. time. Their "Ukrainian Dinner nights are truely special and once again you walk in as a stranger to sit at a large table wi5h 19 other people and by the end of the night your have 19 more friends. I could write a great deal more, but just scrowl down and see the rest of the reviews and there is no more need to write..... I will end this on a finial note.Vica got me to try the broscht, which is no small feet due to being force to eat it as a kid. Sorry Mom but their broscht is the best! :-) read more

Black Forest Deli is my go to place for the Leigh Valley. As a medical device rep, I want quality, service and value. Black Forest always gets the job done. My customers rave about the food, and I don't have to worry about lunch once I email Victoria. This is a great place to eat and they provide an exceptional catering service for my most important customers. read more

Yum ! Delicious little lunch spot hidden in West Bethlehem. Their pierogies are to die for. Their sandwiches are delicious. Their soups are delicious. I can honestly say I've never had anything bad. The staff is very friendly too and the service is quick. I love going here for lunch ! read more

Authentic food, wonderful soups including hot in temperature borscht. Very friendly owners who are helpful with the menu selection. We will be back for the tasting dinner. read more

So cool. Found this little place by chance. Loved the pickle soup but everything else looks delicious as well. Very friendly. Excellent variety of menu. read more

I recently had a small cocktail party and called Black Forest for a few a few catered items. They provided a lovely fruit tray and veggie tray with eggplant spread, along with several dozen pierogies. Vica suggested trying the cherry pierogies, and they were a hit with everyone at the party. The price was very reasonable, and placing the order was easy and quick. I would definitely use their catering again and try many more of their unique items. read more

Came here for lunch a couple of times and the Ukrainian food is awesome (coming from a person that hasn't had Ukrainian food before). I also did have a sub, which was great but the real stars here are the Ukrainian food (Borscht, Schnitzel, Pickle soup, perogies...). read more

I have been wanting to visit this establishment for awhile now and after lunch today, I'm mad at myself for not doing so sooner. I had the chicken paprikash and it was heavenly, quite possibly the best I've ever had anywhere. The atmosphere was great, the owner and employees are charming and you can taste the love put into the food in every bite. Very authentic and delicious food and a great menu with a huge variety of choices. If my meal today was any indicator, I can't wait to try the rest of the menu! read more

I love Black Forest Deli! The food is wonderful & all homemade. Vica & her mom are very friendly & so funny! I've been going there for a while now & I can't say enough good things about it! The Russian dinner nights are a great way to meet new people & try new wonderful food! I don't get to go as often as I want to. I wish I could go every day! Lol!! I'm a vegetarian & Vica always makes me wonderful salads & veggie wraps; all fresh veggies & fruit! Yum! To me, Vica is more than just the lady who owns Black Forest Deli. I consider her a good friend! She is such a lovely person! Can't wait to go again! read more

Russian Kiev Night at Black Forest Deli is the BEST food you are going to get in the Lehigh Valley!! Make sure your come hungry and do not be in a hurry because you must come to ENJOY!! It is a 6 course Russian Style meal and the food is awesome!! My daughter and Fiancee are not ones for trying anything knew as far as food goes and they LOVED it and can not stop talking about it. We have told all our customers and friends about Black Forest Deli Russian Kiev Night and look forward to getting our own group of friends together to experience the Kiev Night experience with us and hope they love it as much as we do. Which I know they will!!! This is the BEST food I have ever had in the Lehigh Valley!!! read more

I have been to BFD only for their famous Kiev Night. It was wonderful. The family-style event gave me the opportunity to meet several interesting people, and the plethora of Russian food was incredible. So many new dishes to try. The stuffed cabbage was just like my grandmother used to make. I also love the energy and enthusiasm of Vica, co-owner of BFD and social-media goddess. read more

I've had the best Italian-style hoagies at this deli. They use excellent quality meats and cheeses. I plan on trying more items on their menu because it all sounds so wonderful! Definitely recommend the hoagies, though. read more

Amazing food and amazing price. Got two combo sandwiches and borscht and chicken noodle so homemade!! Love the service and the quality of the food. You must come here for lunch :))) read more

Great place for authentic homestyle Ukrainian/Russian food. Very reasonably priced with friendly service. The borscht and halupki are delicious and spot on. If you want real Eastern European food, this is the place to go! read more

Having been a frequent guest at Black Forest Deli, I am never disappointed. Both Vica and Milana have created a feeling of being at home among family. And they take time to introduce themselves to you to become better acquainted...they'll quickly know what you like and make suggestions that impress even the fusiest of eaters. Visitors will be impressed by the range of items on their new menu...from a tradional deli menu to an authentic Kiev menu. There really is no equivalent in the Lehigh Valley. BFD is now widely know for their catering too...not sure what you might want - just ask and Vica and Milana will come through for you.... More so, this must have been what "Cheers" had in mind because everybody knows your name here. The BFD really is a Big Deal - they are the hub for local business owners who meet frequently and visitors are encouraged to join in the conversation. The Black Forest Deli is one of the few places where you just can't wait to go back. read more

A nice quiet friendly sub shop that has pierogies! YUM! The food was amazing and the service was as well. I know where to go to lunch next time I am in the area! read more

Everything is homemade and delicious...Love this place! Wish I could have lunch here more frequently...but my job keeps me out of the area. The pickle soup is to die for read more

I always heard about this place but never went till this past year didn't know what I was missing out on everything I've ever ordered from this place was great . Awesome mother daughter run deli I don't even usually eat meat but I'll eat anything from this deli they always make you feel welcome and like your at home. There Russian dishes are awesome, sometimes I don't know what I want and they'll make me something delicious. You can tell they use quality ingredients and make healthy dishes. read more

Went here with my dad for lunch. We got the authentic Russian meal for two and it was amazing! If you can appreciate a good authentic Russian meal then definitely try it out!!! Super friendly and the food was on point! read more

Location is great, very easy to find, Food would give it 10 stars, The owner Vica is just awesome, she makes you feel like your one of the family. Her Mother Milana is so sweet she always has a smile on her face. Vica went out of her way to do a fundraiser for my daughter who has a brain tumor to help raise money for her and her medical bills with some of her loyal friends on ladies nite at the Deli. This is Vica a very caring person with her customers and the food she makes. Black Forest Deli we love you read more