Pennsylvania Rye Company is a New American restaurant and whiskey bar located on Hamilton Street in…read moreAllentown. It's open Wednesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. My friend and I made our first visit early Friday evening. The service was good, and the food more than lived up to expectations. We started with tender, well-seasoned beef skewers, crispy buffalo wings over blue cheese, and perfectly cooked roasted cauliflower paired with a tasty tzatziki sauce and pickled onion. For my entree, I ordered the maple-glazed short rib. It was incredibly tender, practically melting in my mouth, and came with creamy sweet potato puree and roasted shallots. My friend ordered the rich, deeply flavorful bolognese. Although she received the small plate portion rather than the entree, it wasn't a major issue as we had more than enough food. There are still many items on the menu I'd like to try, and after such a strong first visit, I'll most certainly be back.

I want to give this spot a 5 star so bad, nothing wrong with PRC at all I just save that last star…read morefor restaurants that are the greatest in my opinion. But, I will be coming back here, and I usually don't like visiting a place I already went to twice but the food here was really good so coming back is a must. We had the Pork shank, Cuban, PRC Burger and chicken for the kids and yes I tried everything and yes all was delicious. Highly recommend this spot and yes its good for kids too, no kid menu but my kids liked it so idk bring the kids along if you want. Price wise was good as well. Two adults, one teenager, and two girls, 6 and 8, with a beer and one mix drink $100

I excellent place to stop for breakfast!!! Highly recommended. Delicious egg sandwiches kind and…read moreattentive staff.

Was visiting Allentown for a wedding and needed a quick breakfast sandwich. I found La Vida Cafe…read morefrom a Google search. It was really easy to get to and spot! The people were so kind and friendly! The seating was cute and comfortable. I thought their pricing was reasonable. I wasn't crazy about my sandwich. I ordered the Rose Garden. I guess when I saw Texas Toast, I thought it would it would be a bit different. The pesto was pretty salty too. Pretty average sandwich not bad though.

Brü Daddy's is a beautiful space right in downtown Allentown with red brick walls, high ceilings, a…read morelong bar, and views of the wood burning pizza oven. My girlfriend, 11-year-old son and I came in for dinner on a Sunday after skiing in the Poconos all day. Parking can be tricky but we lucked out with street parking right around the corner. Overall it was just a very average experience. Nothing terrible but nothing that inspires us to come back a second time. My girlfriend and I are big beer nerds and were looking forward to the beer. We tried the Red Ale Eddy (good) and the Winter Dreamz (very good). I might have bought a 4 or 6 pack of this one to bring home with us, but their to go fridge for beers was completely empty. For food, we both got a smashburger, hers with a side salad and mine with house-cut fries. I thought the fries were good but the smashburger was incredibly disappointing. Dry and tasteless. My son got the margherita pizza and said it was ok. The section of tables at the front seemed to be shortstaffed as the tables around us remained unbussed for our entire time there. Nothing like staring at a table full of messy dishes to set the mood. It took awhile to get the waters we asked for and to flag our waitress down to ask for a second drink. Overall we would probably come back if there weren't any other options, but would prefer to try someplace else first.

I was randomly told about this spot to go check out. Ben from California I will say I loved the…read moreprice prices for the beer on tap. It's sadly it was very dead though inside. I was the only customer there during my whole time of drinking. The beer that I got was very tasty and would've been cool to be able to be here with a bit more of a crowd but honestly, I enjoyed my trip out there.

This is basically an authentic version of Chipotle, and it is GOOD! Plus they're open crazy late…read more When you walk in, you'll stand in line to build your meal. They have burritos, bowls, salads, tacos and quesadillas. I wasn't super hungry, but my husband was so he decided to get tacos. You get THREE tacos in an order, and you can pick a different protein for each one if you'd like. They have tofu and veggie options for vegetarians, which is amazing. Next you'll add your toppings, such as veggies, cheese, guacamole, etc. We added a side of chips & queso and WOW! I think they make the chips in-house because they were very fresh. And the queso was different than what I'm used to as a born-and-raised Texan...however it was INCREDIBLY TASTY! This was a wonderful surprise seeing as this restaurant is located in Pennsylvania (which isn't exactly known for good Tex-Mex, if you feel me). The icing on the cake is that the staff members were so friendly! I always appreciate good service, and I feel like they went above and beyond here, especially considering that this is a counter-service type restaurant. Definitely give them a try if you're in the area!

What an establishment!…read more Amigos is spotless and well-lit and the music is at the perfect volume. The staff is kind, welcoming, and fun as well as helpful. But the food is at another level especially with the modest pricing. It's clear they work to make certain everything from meat to vegetables is fresh and seasoned perfectly. My girlfriend had a chicken burrito bowl and I had the steak. Both were delicious, loaded with expertly cooked protein as well as vegetables. Their salsas and sauces are also fantastic. Open to 3 AM on the weekends, it's the perfect place for that satisfying late night snack. They are also adept for DoorDash and probably every other pickup service. We cannot wait to return!

The egg omelette tasted like something you could have cooked at home. They probably didn't hire a…read morechef, just someone who knows how to cook basic food. The coffee tasted bitter and burnt. They served food on paper plates and plastic utensils. It's not a place I would recommend for breakfast.

Good place to get breakfast and lunch while in downtown Allentown during the week…read more Flame grilled burger in large pretzel bun with fries was pretty good. Owner was very nice.

We had a great time tonight at Sports and Social. Our bartender Alicia was excellent. Best TVs in…read morearea. Food was good too!

Went here 2 days in a row. First day, great service and bartender was great! Food good. We're in…read morethe area and went again. There was a hair in our sandwich, gross, but happens. Sent it back. Got the same sandwich back, bite out of roll and everything. Complained again. Manager took care of us. Which was greatly appreciated. Entire bill paid for four. Again another great bartender, first day and was very apologetic. This would be only positive and unfortunately won't be back. Get a new cook.....

Great food and atmosphere. Service is outstanding. I highly recommend dining at Simpatico.read more

My first visit to Simpatico while traveling for work was disappointing. I went because of the…read morestellar rating on Yelp. I was alone and chose to dine at the bar. The bar area is a handsome space, and I was surprised to see that there were barely a handful of people dining. It was a Tuesday night, however. I ordered a cosmopolitan and asked for Cointreau instead of triple sec, but they didn't have any. The cocktail was fine nonetheless. I started with the agrodolce and Parmesan Brussels sprouts. They were fried until almost burned and were very greasy. The bartender graciously took them back and returned with another order. They were less burnt and greasy, and I ate them all, but they weren't great. For my entrée, I ordered chicken Marsala with fettuccine. The menu says that all pastas are homemade. The pasta and mushrooms looked beautiful and were cooked perfectly. The chicken was overcooked, but just barely, unfortunately. The entrée had almost no flavor. The pasta was tasteless, along with the mushrooms and chicken. The rich, silky Marsala sauce you'd expect was absent. I asked the bartender for salt and pepper, which he provided, and that did make a big difference in the flavor profile. I ate everything on the plate, and the food was satisfying, but it was mostly unremarkable. I enjoyed a delicious John Sloat Cabernet Sauvignon offered by the glass. The tiramisu I enjoyed for dessert was the best part of the meal. It was delicious and everything you'd expect. The bartender was exceptionally professional and gracious throughout my dining experience; it appeared to me that he's an asset to this business. On my next return trip here for work, I'll look to dine elsewhere. The food warrants 2 stars and the service warrants 5 stars. It's too bad, this is a great location, a handsome space, and a great bar.

For the friendliest deli around, this is the place to come…read more Great place for quick bagel and coffee. They have the best lox on the freshest bagels I have had in the Lehigh Valley. The food is always fast and fresh, and the place is clean. The proprietors, Mike and Mohammed are very nice and knock themselves out accommodating your deli desires, whatever they are. Mohammed is an artist, not just with the sandwich, but also a painter. He did the mural along the wall and the mosaic on the floor. If you stop in often, notice how he keeps adding to the mural. They also do catering. I have ordered sandwich trays that were a hit with a crowd and hummus, baba ganoush, and cucumber salad that people also liked. All good. All the time. I have told many people about this place and they have all been really happy with the food and service and thanked me. For a lot of people, it's their new favorite deli. I'm a fan. Their phone number: (610) 434-4440. Call ahead if you want take out and they'll have it ready for you.

I had to revised this review because Deli Plaza used to be my go-to place for lunch but …read more.. The food quality is OK and the wraps are often overstuffed with ingredients. Two recent experiences have led me to avoid the place. 1) I noticed that the person who prepares the food sometimes wears those plastic gloves, sometimes not. When he does wear the gloves, he does not remove them when handling money or after touching other people. So, what is the point of those gloves? Ick. 2) I ordered the $1.99 special sandwich of the day. The guy behind the counter asked me if I wanted it with a hero bun. I replied, 'Sure'. So he made the sandwich then charges me $6 for it. When I mentioned the $1.99 sign, he replied that is only for a small bun and he already made the sandwich on the hero bun. He said I could pay 'only $5' for the sandwich he already prepared. I paid, but left the deli feeling ripped off over $3. If the $1.99 is for only a certain type of sandwich bun, it should be on the sign and they should not try to up-sell through such tricky methods.

Absolutely fabulous!!! The menu has such a wonderful assortment, including creative and unexpected…read moremashups, and plenty of vegetarian options. Quality was on point and the prices were really reasonable. Staff was working hard, but still really friendly and efficient. Definitely a must try! Check out the cheese curds with honey, tarragon, and macadamia nuts for a crunchy and unique dish. They paired beautifully with the house made pickles.

We sat outside in what they call the "garden room." The ambience and lighting were cozy and…read morepleasant, and it was comfortably warm despite the 30°F temperature. Unfortunately, there was a strong cold draft at floor level, leaving our feet uncomfortably cold throughout the meal. The hostess was sweet and greeted us with a smile. The food service was unremarkable. Our waiter was not particularly friendly nor personable. The drinks were a weak start. The red sangria was poor. The bourbon cocktail was an odd mix of bourbon, apple cider, and other elements--an awkward, Frankenstein-style whiskey sour that simply didn't work. Worst of all, both drinks were served in thin plastic cups, which immediately cheapened the entire experience. I ordered the falafel sandwich and specifically requested a toasted bun. It arrived not just room temperature, but cold. I sent it back, and it returned burning hot... the bottom soggy... literally too hot to pick up... with no browning or color change, clearly microwaved. Microwaving is not toasting. At that point, the sandwich was inedible. I removed the bun entirely and ate just the falafel, which was dry and largely tasteless. At this point I knew coming back to this restaurant was a mistake. Food timing was another issue. The dishes took roughly 45 minutes to arrive after the drinks, possibly longer. We were all getting annoyed and what started out well when we first walked in turned negative. I wasn't impressed on my first visit years ago... and this second visit confirmed it. Between the poor drinks, cheap plastic cups, ridiculously long wait (with no explanation nor apology), and careless food execution, there's no reason to return.

Awesome matzo ball soup. Great vibe--cozy neighborhood deli. Husband got the pastrami and said it…read morewas the best

One of the coziest spots you'll eat at. I spent my college years visiting Syb's and now, whenever…read moreI'm up in Allentown. The staff makes you feel like family, the eclectic mugs feel like home, and the food is tasty as always. Would recommend the Reuben, roast beef, and French toast. I had the breakfast burrito and hot chocolate on my visit today, which was delicious + filled me up! Forever grateful for a spot like Syb's.