Owner tends to be unfriendly to larger groups. Service was good and waitress was friendly.read more

I like to frequent this spot for lunch, however if you are free Wednesdays and Friday's for dinner,…read morethe bar area is where you want to be. The bartender, Ronny, has great service, fun, inviting, remembers his customers, and always ensures you have what you need. I have tried both their breakfast and lunch and have not been disappointed. For this specific visit, I was here for dinner visiting Ronny and I ordered their Broiled Stuffed Trio. Seafood stuffed Icelandic haddock, mushrooms, and shrimp. The fish was moist and flakey, the shrimp tender, and the mushrooms plump and juicy. The seafood filling they used tasted like a mix between a crabcake and crab dip. There was too much for my taste on the shrimp and mushrooms, so I scraped some off and reserved it to eat later as a snack with ritz crackers. The meal also came with the soup and salad bar where there were a variety of soups to chose from, and everything in the salad bar was fresh and crisp. Currently rated at a 7.2 on my Beli, I enjoy this place for the food and budget friendly meals, but also for the excellent service that Ronny always provides.

Had breakfast at Griddle 145 and really enjoyed it. The staff was incredibly friendly from the…read moremoment we walked in, which set a great tone for the meal. I ordered an omelette, and my son had the eggs Benedict. Both dishes came out looking great, and the coffee was also surprisingly good. It had that fresh, smooth flavor that's hard to find at most breakfast spots. My omelette was a bit on the mild side, not heavily seasoned, but I actually prefer it that way. It might feel a little too bland for someone who likes bolder flavors, though. Overall, it was a pleasant breakfast and a great way to start the day. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

Griddle 145 is a brunch restaurant located on MacArthur Rd. in Whitehall. They are open Tue - Sun…read more8AM - 2PM. I stopped in with my parents on Friday around noon. Some things were good, others were disappointing. I couldn't decide between the breakfast tacos and the G145 egg sandwich, so I got both. This was the first time I ever ordered breakfast tacos so I'm glad they were delicious! They were piled high with chorizo, scrambled eggs, tater tots, cheddar jack cheese, pico, and sour cream. The G145 egg sandwich consists of two eggs, bacon, & American cheese on a brioche bun. The bacon was cooked perfectly and the roll was soft and flavorful. My dad ordered a strip steak and eggs. He said, "it was okay, it's kind of tough". A medium rare steak should never be tough. My mom ordered two eggs, breakfast potatoes, and toast. She enjoyed the eggs and toast, but said the potatoes were awful. I had some with my sandwich and I have to agree with her. They were bland and dry. Overall, I thought the food was pretty good, but the service was substandard. Our server was super unattentive. Eating and socializing behind the bar was more of a priority than checking on her tables. I was still generous enough to tip 20%. Pickup and delivery are both available. Reservations are recommended for parties of 6 or more. Breakfast Tacos - 7.8 G145 Egg Sandwich - 8.2 Food - 8.0 Service - 6.3 Value - 7.4 Restaurant score - 72

If you haven't been here you need to go. Stopped in Allentown on a road trip and needed a decent…read moredinner. The menu online was just so-so and I expected it to be typical bar food. I was wrong. There were so many choices it was hard to decide. I had the French onion soup which was so delicious and had lots of melted cheese on top. Could use a few more onions but still delicious as is. Then I had the house salad and added salmon. The salad was so fresh and had cran-raisins, fresh blueberries and candied pecans. The portion was large. It was a gourmet salad. The best part was the salmon was cooked to perfection. It's a hard fish to cook and not over cook. It was moist and tasty. Kudos to the chef. My Husband had the Cobb salad with chicken. He really liked it a lot and it was a good entree size. Nicolette was our server. She was great. Food came out timely and she was always checking on us. They do have typical bar foods like chicken wings, burger, nachos etc. so you have something for everyone. Seating: bar area, separate indoor dinning area, patio dinning too. If I lived here I would be a regular so I could try some other dishes.

Friendly, fast & large portions. Tasty salmon burgers, nachos & shrimp salad. Quiet & warm friendly…read moreplace for older people

Having visited for the first time I was impressed with the level of service received. The food I…read moreordered was delicious and well presented. I look forward to my next visit.

Small town with few options. When we pulled up I thought oh boy an old converted chain restaurant…read more We were way off. This place was great. The atmosphere was "hometown" staff was very friendly. Food came out fast. I just got a short stack chocolate chip pancakes and my wife got crab cake Benedict. Pancakes were great, wish they had a jug of syrup instead of the packets but I'm a syrup hog so, no worries. Waitress was quick to get me more. Benedict was cooked like it should, hollandaise wasn't broke, crab cake was fried giving it a nice crunch. Overall great experience! I even noticed they have special night such as tacos and free ice cream, think I saw a video game but not sure. I would go in the bar area and have a beer and some wings w my kid and watch a game here. Great place!

Food - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5…read more Mac & Cheese - potato base, bacon sausage, and, of course, mac and cheese, with the option to add an egg. Super heavy, but absolutely delicious! 8.6/10 Shoutout to Ashley for the great service!

I returned to the People's Kitchen with another first timer! My wife, Melissa…read more My daughter Maddie and I have been here twice this past month by ourselves and raved about it until we had an opportunity to bring Melissa to experience the great food at the People's Kitchen. It once again lived up to all of our own hype and should live up to yours as well. Great build your own omelette. Amazing breakfast sandwich on French toast. Smooth and flavorful coffee and delicious OJ. Thanks again for a wonderful start to our 4th of July morning. We will be back again soon with another newbie. Spread the word. It's at the People's Kitchen.

The short version is many years ago this place is great. There was a fall out between some brothers…read morethat happened or something like that, it was a family business, and one of the brothers took over. At first it was a little rough and then it became outstanding for a while. And then it started to slip again. Haven't been back since it started to slip. Freshness and good ingredients are very important. It seemed like the ingredients were slipping the last time we were there. We have not been back. There's a lot of good restaurants in this area that don't slip. So we stick with our favorites for now but, we do like to try new things. Most of the time the service is spot on and really nice. Such a shame to have all those good things in place and not pay attention to the most important detail. Food quality is where it starts. If you don't do this correctly and use subpar raw ingredients down to every detail, you're wasting all the hard earned resources that you have to work with. It's a desperate move, not a move that is going to lead to a long term successful business of any kind. The key is sticking to quality and find a way to keep going with those good ingredients. Lower prices can jumpstart the business again. And, if you're fortunate enough to get your customers back and your business grows again, lower your prices just a little to show your appreciation for your customers. Sincere good will is what you want and what you need to spread. Don't allow greed to return even in difficult times if they should return. And in regards to ambiance, we found it to be nice but, on occasion the shades weren't blocking the sun well enough. Small, yet important detail. Clean restrooms are also very important. I understand that you can't be everywhere at once but, like a security guard, you can do a run from station to station or restroom or freezer to check that everything is all good. I used to work in a kitchen for a few years. I loved the first one but, the second one had some people that I couldn't work around. Two entirely different experiences. The second one drove me back to pursuing my music career again and I am still at it. I will be playing at The Water Lantern Festival on July 18th at Cedar Beach Park in Allentown. My set is at 8 pm. And try not to look sad. I understand it's not going to be easy. Good things don't come easy is a saying that I heard a long time ago and I understand it from experience. And I can testify that it worked for me.

I ordered hash browns figuring they were the real thing since this is a diner. They were not. Just…read morelike the stupid paddies you get at McDonalds. On the bright side my partner ordered the Monty Cristo which she enjoyed.

Yesterday, my wife and I drove up to Allentown, PA (~60 miles one way) for the main reason of…read morehaving lunch at The Shelby! When we arrived and saw that they were in a shopping mall, we were thinking about looking for somewhere else.... Boy I'm SO GLAD that we didn't! We arrived around 12:30 and they were packed - we were able to get a table outside (bar and inside dining area were too noisy for us)! Our server, Ariana O. was great! My wife enjoyed her Flamingo Fandango drink ($ 14.50) with the Torta Ahogada ($18.95) - both were delicious but the sandwich was very messy - better eaten with a knife and fork - and absolutely delicious as were their French fries that she had! I ordered the Beef "Cubano" sandwich ($ 17.95) with a side of golden beets ($ 2.00 up charge) glazed with the same horseradish sauce that was on the sandwich (Ariana's recommendation). Both were wonderful and we shared tastes of each other's items! It was worth the drive up and the impending drive back!!! We also shared a Dark Chocolate Custard pie that featured an Oreo type of crust with whipped cream and shaved dark chocolate as a topping - it tasted wonderful but I felt a little on the small size for the $ 12.95 price! All things considered, I would make the drive again to go back to experience the other items on the menu but as was suggested, I would definitely make a reservation for lunch and definitely would for dinner! FYI: their menu is seasonal so you want to view it online before you go!

On the way to Philly we wanted to stop and have a nice lunch and this place came up as a…read morerecommendation. I was initially on the fence about it since its in a shopping mall surrounded by chain restaurants and a wax salon, but I figured if it looked bad inside there was a Smashburger nearby. How wrong I was! The inside is absolutely stunning, what a beautiful space. It took a while to be seated since it was a holiday weekend but when we did we had a beautiful view of an indoor sunroom. We got the potato pierogi to start, which was fantastic, and my dish was the tofu scramble (with fruit as a side). The scramble had a surprising sweetness that was not unpleasant and was quite a large portion. Our server was great but he had a very strong and vibrant personality - which I did not care for when I first sat down and was tired and hangry, but he was great and won me over at the end, haha. Anyway, try this place, its amazing and next time I am in Allentown I will be back for sure.

Great place for breakfast and lunch. Staff is very friendly and food is all made to order.read more

The Bacon Strip is a cozy, casual brunch restaurant on Second Street in Coplay, known for its…read morehearty breakfast plates. It's open Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday until 7:00 PM. Even though it was the middle of the day, I still couldn't resist ordering breakfast. This time around I went with the Bacon Strip Wrap, packed with crispy bacon, American cheese, onion, and jalapeños. They were out of home fries, so I opted for hash browns instead. My friend ordered an egg and cheese sandwich on a buttery-crisp croissant, served with hot, golden-brown French fries. All the food was well prepared, the staff was friendly, and the prices were very reasonable. I'm happy to see this place back in action.

Service, whether sit-down or takeout is good, and the breakfast is always tasty. When I think about…read morethe diner experience, Sunrise Diner is what I imagine.

I love this diner for it's friendliness, food and service. My friend and I come here regularly and…read moreenjoy the same table almost every time. We particularly like our waitress, Gizelle, who greets us with a smile. We ask for her every time. She is so efficient and knows everything we like. She just makes our visit a pleasure. Thank you Gizelle. We just left there this evening and will be back soon. Jerry H.

I don't know how I never have stopped here before but I have heard it's amazing and known people…read morewho are friends with the family / worked here. We stopped here for lunch yesterday and everything was amazing... the onion rings are out of this world, I love the thin style and we devoured them. We got burger too which was eaten before the picture, with curly fries, and the homemade chocolate cake with pb icing , delicious. Birch beer on tap which is unique and delicious. feels very homey & it's very clean! The bathrooms were spotless; we will be making this a regular lunch spot.

Very nice little place with great food and drinks. The staff is very nice and attentive. And you'll…read morelikely be pleasantly surprised when you taste the food. My wife and I have eaten here many times over the years and I can't recall a bad experience. Did the food ever need a little salt? Sure. Not much if any. And more than one dish will be pleasing to you. It's a great place to return to and slowly learn what you really love. The desserts are very good too! Bon appétit