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    Cafe Santosha

    4.4 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveNew American, Vegan
    Open 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    The food is amazing super tasty and everything over there feels like home I love it. I order the salmon toast and the burrito also the bakery is really good

    Mean greens salad out of this world! Lentils, peas, avocado, cucumber,olives, pumpkin seeds,sesame ginger dressing etc..
    Tammy L.

    Amazing cafe. Fresh local ingredients. Absolutely delicious and highly recommended! Also, cloth napkins and real silverware

    Delicious fresh made desert!
    Caleigh E.

    I've been here so many times to buy groceries and have lunch. I am always satisfied! The cafe provides fresh, delicious, CLEAN eating!!! You just can't get better than that. I am a soup eating regular here and I have never had one that I don't like. Though I love the daily fresh new soups, I have tried many other things they make and I ALWAYS love it! The fact that it is ALSO my favorite place to buy groceries just makes it even better! The staff is very friendly and helpful, you can tell they all actually shop and eat there. One could presume they each have first or second hand experience with the majority of the products.

    Trio. Delicious!
    Jackie L.

    Nestled inside the store, you'll find this adorable cafe. Enough seating for about 16-20 people (counting the outdoor tables). The food, amazing! I had the autumn trio -- hummus, avocado, and something else that i don't remember now...They replaced the cheese with avocado to make the meal vegan for me. Delicious! My favorite part of the cafe was the water. Sounds weird, but I drink a lot of water, especially when I am eating, so being able to just go up to the water cooler to refill my glass was awesome. If I lived in the area I would definitely be eating here again!

    Spring salad, orzo salad and tuna in thee background. Ladies lunch.  :)

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    Love everything about this place. , The Santosha sandwich is one of my favorites. Everyone is so friendly.

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    6 years ago

    Love this café. Consistently great food. I especially love the Santosha and Grilled Cheese with Sauerkraut sandwiches. Awesome soups...

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    4 years ago

    So good! I highly recommend the Santosha sandwich with chicken and the grilled cheese!

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    13 years ago

    Great place to grab a quick guilt free lunch. Menu changes often to keep things fresh and seasonal. Highly recommended.

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    So great. Working nearby and make a point to eat here as frequently as possible. Salads, soups, and sandos are all top notch.

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    Cute little place with my wife and I frequent. The food is always enjoyable and fresh. Nice addition to the area.

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    I love their Toast three ways, or Indian Breakfast bowl with tofu (or egg), or their Black bean rice cakes and even their Kraut Grilled Cheese!..

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    The Shelby

    The Shelby

    4.2
    (624 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    My coworkers and I were in Allentown for some meetings and booked a reservation here for dinner…read more Everyone was very impressed! We walked in and even though it was busy we were taken to our reserved table immediately. The place is big with nice decor and ambiance, and the tables are spaced out enough that it keeps the area around you quiet enough to be able to hold a conversation comfortably with the people at your table. Our server was with us quickly and took our drink orders. All of the cocktails were delicious and several of us got a second round! We got the bao buns, chicken skewers, and birria poutine to start and they were all extremely delicious. The poutine tasted more like molé though so I personally wouldn't call it birria, and the cheese was a molten cheddar-like kind and not cheese curds. It was delicious though so no one complained! I got the curry and subbed tofu for shrimp. It was a little bland and I honestly wish there would've been a bit more of the curry itself (there was so much rice) and some more salt/seasoning, but it was fine. I'd give it a 7.5/10. My coworkers all enjoyed their own dishes (especially the rigatoni) and they kept raving about them throughout the whole meal. Our server was attentive and kept the table clean and our water bottles topped up. I definitely recommend checking it out! We're keeping it i. our list for next time we're in town :)

    My friend and I had a wonderful dinner at The Shelby. We started with the bao buns and skewers, and…read moreboth were packed with flavor. We also enjoyed delicious cocktails that paired perfectly with our meal. For our main course, we shared the paella, which was flavorful, well seasoned, and generously portioned. The atmosphere was welcoming, the service was attentive, and the entire experience felt relaxed and enjoyable. It's the kind of place that's perfect for catching up with friends over great food and drinks, and I'd happily return.

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    Booth
    Booth
    Giant pork chop
    Giant pork chop
    The Shelby

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    Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar

    Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar

    3.8
    (228 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    I went into this blind. Did not check the menu before hand so I was not sure what to expect. The…read morerestaurant was very modern and had a sophisticated flare to it while still staying family friendly. I started with the lobster roll bao buns. Creamy lobster on top of nori inside of a light and fluffy bun. It was a fun twist on a classic bite. For the main I ordered the wagyu burger. I ordered it rare and it was not the right call. The burger was so thick that it didn't get a great sear on the outside and was falling apart. I did hear a waitress recommend medium well due to the size and I would definitely suggest that to anyone who tries it. It had a great flavor so I would still recommend you try it. I also ordered the notch fried rice bowl. Chinese sausage, pork belly, peas, carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, broccoli, egg, bean sprouts, togarashi spice, and topped with a dippy egg. This dish was savory, Asian fusion cuisine mixed with something that felt like comfort food. If you go here, this is what I would recommend you try, but their whole menu looked incredible. This is a spot you need to add to your list of places to check out.

    More of a brunch type stop. We stopped on the weekend during lunch and not very crowded. Food was…read morejust ok. Most likely will not stop here again. They appeared to be under staffed and played weird music.

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    Well-stocked bar.
    Well-stocked bar.
    Notch Vegetable Fried Rice Bowl
    Notch Vegetable Fried Rice Bowl
    Well-stocked bar.

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    Well-stocked bar.
    Westside Grill

    Westside Grill

    3.6
    (77 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    4/19/2026 Well. . . I just had to come back to this beautiful place even though it's almost an…read morehour away from where I live. My brother and sister in law have raved about this brunch and it IS rave worthy!! So yesterday was my day! We were seated at a table that was wobbling like nobody's business. That's one thing I can't stand! We brought it to our server, Bella's, attention and she promptly assisted us and stabilized the table. During the course of our brunch the manager (I presume) also checked in to make sure our table was cooperating (which it was). Bella provided great service to us. I really enjoyed the offerings at this wonderful brunch! My sister in law made a reservation and I'm glad she did. Not long after we were seated the place started to get busy. I thought the food quality and presentation was top notch! Some of the offerings were prime rib, roasted turkey, omelette made to order, oysters Rockefeller- giant shrimp cocktail, salads, pasta, chicken divan, lox, bagels and a dessert emporium that will rock your world! That's only some of the offerings. So many choices you will find a lot to enjoy here for even the most picky palate! I enjoyed the prime rib especially. The young man slicing it was very pleasant (so sorry did not get his name) and it was tender and so freaking delicious. I enjoyed that immensely! The icing on the cake though was that delicious creamy horseradish sauce! WOW! Also I loved the tortellini with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a cream sauce- so rich and decadent. Another item I had to try was the eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce was probably the best I've ever had. It is rich but had a nice lemony finish. I tried several other tasty items including the fresh and flavorful shrimp cocktail. I was truly happy with the entire experience. For 45$ you are getting the world. That's rare today! Included in the price is coffee, tea and soft drinks- that's another big plus for me! I hate when restaurants try to nickel and dime for soft drinks etc. Not here! They also offer 5$ mimosas and Bloody Mary's. My husband enjoyed his Bloody Mary. I would definitely come back in a heart beat! Sonia was very pleasant too, she was restocking the side room with offerings. We had a pleasant conversation. *** oh*** one other thing I failed to mention- when I was there, the buffet was in pristine condition throughout the experience. I've been to other places where the buffet looks great in the beginning but then, as time passes it starts to look sloppy with food splatter, looks picked over, and food items nearly empty. Not here!!! Great experience. You won't regret it!!! It's well worth the price!

    Went back to Westside Grill for dinner and it was just wonderful. In my opinion, this is the best…read moresteakhouse in the entire Lehigh Valley. The restaurant is decorated really nice and the staff aims to please. Our waitress, Isabella, was so pleasant and accommodating. I didn't include any pictures since I was so busy enjoying the food. The Filet Mignon was cooked perfectly and delicious. And there are a number of sauces you can order with it. All their steaks come with sides, unlike a lot of the other steakhouses in the area. The salads, soups and apps are all so good. I will be back whenever I can.

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    4/19/26 Carving station- prime rib and turkey
    4/19/26 Carving station- prime rib and turkey
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    Foundation Tavern

    Foundation Tavern

    3.1
    (57 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    First time we came here was for dinner and we sat inside…read more House made chili was served hot and was good. Crab cake was also good and served with buttery rice & vegetables. Next time we came in, we had lunch on the deck. Roasted half chicken was tender and served with broccolini and house made mashed potatoes. House made chicken gravy was served on the side. Friend had chicken alfredo fettuccine with garlic bread and broccoli for lunch.

    If I could give a 0 star rating, I would. I took my girlfriend to eat and see A band that was…read moreplaying here and the staff was straight up disrespectful to the band. First, there were rain and thunderstorms in the area the entire night before they played, but instead of moving inside they stuck them outside because the rain was "going to stop" according to the owners. Secondly, the owners rudely walked up to the band and cut them off in the middle of 4 straight songs due to them apparently being too loud. From where we were sitting, the band actually sounded great and had pretty low volume compared to other bands I've heard. Several other customers around us and people watching them perform were visibly frustrated and appalled at the way the band was treated. The bottom line is, If you have a noise issue, don't have bands. On top of all this the service down by the pavilion was miserable. Nobody was waiting tables or asking people if they would like to eat, and the tables were very dirty. And the food is very bad and quite expensive. My girlfriend got sick from the food she ordered. Please do not make the mistake of bringing a band hear or eating here.

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    Foundation Tavern
    Foundation Tavern
    Roasted half chicken with broccolini & house made mashed potatoes
    Roasted half chicken with broccolini & house made mashed potatoes
    Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine with garlic bread

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    Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine with garlic bread

    Cafe Santosha - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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