Brimstone here with another Tidbit in Allentown, PA! The Fearsome Four were back together again…read more.. The Food Hound Elite - Etan Wish, Luscious, Mina Sanwald and me; ole' Brim! Today we visited a tiny little place (literally) who packed powerful flavor in EVERY bite! Willy Joe's has been in business since 1945 when factories overran Allentown and business was thriving. This location was originally owned and operated by William & Josephine (hence the name Willy Joe's), and this spot was, is and always will be a name to be reckoned with! Current owner Rich and his partner bought into the establishment at some point in the eighties and opened up a second location (also in Allentown). Once Josephine was ready to retire, she invited Rich and his wife Holly to take over the spot where it all began. And so we begin... We started off simple with what locals call the Dog Everything... raw onions, mustard and home made chili sauce on a steamed bun. I'll start by saying the hot dog had the allure of a NYC dirty water dog; but without all the concern for your health! The dog was juicy, had a light crisp to the skin, and packed a really nice flavor which worked really well with all the condiments on it. Even without ketchup on it, (if I wanted the full experience from when Josephine was in charge) the flavor was bold and well blended. Now the kicker was that it'll only set you back $1.30 with EVERYTHING!!! Meanwhile, only an extra .24 cents for their special cheese! Nothing crazy, nothing fancy... just a good old fashioned tasty Hot Dog. Note: Mina says that the flavor of the special Chili sauce was enhanced while drinking the Chocolate Milk. WINNING. The next hidden treasure that we sampled was comically called the SOB... Steak On Burger (should have been for Sss' Only for Brim!). The Hounds sucked that bad boy up stat! Unreal, a cheese steak burger with banana peppers, that yummy chili, pickles, onions and their secret Steak Sauce that was BOSS - all nestled on a freshly steamed Kaiser roll! I'm naming this one my personal WIN of the day. Quickly to follow were the Chili Cheese Fries and NOTHING is better than fries that STAY crispy with all the trimmings hot and dripping on top! The cheese is off the hook; a blend of cheese whiz with some other secret cheesy ingredients - Mmm cheese! Did I say cheese? One trending topping at this spot is the delicious specialty steak sauce, this stuff is addictive... once you eat it; you just can NOT get enough! Quite literally, this BOSS of a sauce made our two cheese steaks unbelievably amazing! The Allentown Cheesesteak (I was quickly corrected that this is certainly NOT a Philly Cheesesteak) was bursting with flavor, the extra splash of chili added to the love; but the special sauce tied everything together to truly make this work. Lush claimed his favorite was the Chicken Cheesesteak which he attempted to eat right off the griddle. That sauce yet again rocked the taste buds! There was no special seasoning on the chicken; all the flavor came directly from the sauce which has been homemade here for years. We all agreed that they should bottle that sauce up and give everyone the opportunity to indulge in its awesome-sauce-ness. Lastly, we were treated to the Chili Con Carne (of which Mina grabbed a second container to go); an original recipe created by Rich's mother! Mina opted to choose the chili as her WIN for this location. The chili was smooth, meaty and offered a blend of vegetables & spices - a slight burst of 'hotness' leaves a nice taste while munching and the meat simply melts in your mouth. They let this awesome stuff simmer for a minimum of 4 to 5 hours which really makes a difference... thumbs up! Seriously, if you are looking for some fast food with history and tons of flavor... you'll need to stop by this little gem. Fast and very friendly service, fantastic food and well worth a visit! Lesson to be learned here is to never judge a book by its cover and BIG things come in small packages. This one gets the Food Hounds Seal of Approval!

This is what happens when new owners don't offer the same menu that worked since 1945! When Jo was…read morebehind the counter then later Rich and Holly the food was delicious! Hot food, quick service and owners that were happy to see you! That's all a business needs to be a success! So sad yet another great place gone probably forever!!

Best soups in Bucks! Best desserts in Bucks!…read moreBest hot turkey in Bucks! Best Scallops and Shrimp dinners in Bucks! Best Customer Service! Best Value in Bucks!

Follow up review. Excellent Western omelette this morning. Place was busy but service was top…read morenotch. Coffee was very good. Not a flashy restaurant but they have been here for a long time. Cash or credit. Adequate parking. Friendly. $$. Enjoy.

Where to start... The fact that the Lehigh Valley "Hot Dog King" was intimidated enough to have to…read moreput a billboard right above the little ol' doggie wagon should say a lot. I've noticed a marked decline in the number of cars heading into the Emmaus Yocco's since the Potts Dog Wagon arrived. This Potts location does an absolutely fabulous job. It starts with a nice soft bun. Always fresh! Dogs have a nice snap without being tough. Toppings are a perfect compliment. Their chili sauce is the best around. Spicy but with a sweet touch. Give their specialty dogs a whirl. Always something unusual. This weeks "midsummer dog" had... I kid you not... Creamed corn on it. It sounded just weird enough to try. It was OUTSTANDING! They have burgers and pulled pork, although I am a hotdog fanatic, so can't speak of those items. The owners are very friendly and easy to converse with. I'd love to see a few tables in the grass to car watch while I stuff my face with manna from doggie heaven.

What a cute little hot dog shop. A drive thru experience as well. The man at the window was really…read morefriendly as he worked up our order telling us how many buns just this location goes through in a week! The Everything dog was great and I enjoyed the warm steamed bun. I was thinking that the pierogi would be fried but they were served in a cup topped with melted butter. They were great too. You can get a combo here with 2 dogs and a side plus drink for about $8.

Delicious!! Well worth it! HUGE sandwich and great prices! Staff were very friendly and offered…read moresamples and suggestions!

I love Rocco's. I always get the hot Italian sausage sandwich with fried onions. I'm glad to see…read morethey've expanded their menu over the years. The service was good when I visited recently. It's a spot that's best for takeout, though they do have outdoor seating.

It's been a long time since I went back to Vince's. They left a real bad taste in my mouth by how…read morethey treated me. But last night I wanted to buy my daughter and I some take out. DoorDash can kill you with fees so I decided to give Vince's another try. We ordered clams (a double order) and lobster ravioli and baked ziti. They were nice enough to call me back to say they were out of lobster ravioli would I be ok with cheese. I said sure. Our food arrives. The amount of clams was out of this world. Way more than a double order. The best part? Only 1 was not open. ONE!! Who hears of that?? They were sooooo good. My cheese ravioli was very good. I'm not much into restaurant sauces but theirs is very good. So much so that I'm going to use the leftovers for my chicken parm I want to make. The woman taking my order and calling me back was outstanding. Made me feel like a customer who matters. Wish I had taken some pics but we devoured our food lol.

My mom & I decided to try a new place, landed us at Vince & Friends. Let me tell you, you need to…read morestop here asap. The pizza and mozzarella fries were wonderful! They have a large selection to choose from. The service was immaculate! I've never felt more at home while dining out. Super sweet & attentive. Will definitely be visiting again soon.!

Peppe's knocks it out of the park again…read more Outstanding roast pork, juicy flavorful and toasted perfectly with copper sharp. Second time here and 5* every time. Friendly, personal service, clean dining area and great staff. Can't recommend this place enough!

My wife found this place and what a find! We are Philly born & raised so cheesesteaks are in our…read moreblood. We have tried many, many places in the MONTCO area and for the most part gotten so so food. Either the rolls suck, they make it wrong ie upside down, ( cheese on bottom, Lettuce tomato on top) or too greasy. Well not at Peppe's! Went here for a quick dinner and we were not disappointed. The steak is top notch, choice of seeded or unseeded roll, shredded lettuce and fresh tomatoes. We ordered a side of onion rings that were well cooked, drained of excess oil and they were large and delicious.

The Coop is right off of 309 and on our way to visit family…read more Most of the dishes we've had are locally sourced and fresh made from scratch. The waitresses are friendly, fast and courteous even when my sister-in-law and I talk so much we forget that we need to order. Farmhouse decor gives the diner a cozy, elevated feel. And the menu variety is huge.

The Coop 201 Station Rd, Quakertown Takes Good Food And…read moreMakes it GREAT !

Now this is unbelievable that I am the first to review. So this is gonna be an experience…read more The beginning First, very delightful on the phone. They got an amazing menu with vegetarian as in portobello mushrooms, but they also have grilled or chopped chicken, which is pretty cool. How, what, why It is a dry steak, not burnt. Really good! p. s. ( some real Philly cheesesteaks make sure it is actually burnt just slightly on the edges to get that super grilled taste. While others are so wet, it soaks through the bun and you can't even pick it up. And if you take it on a trip for 10 minutes...Inedible. Did you know that a ' real steak' is not made w oil ; but spots of water? That's because the fat on it should be good enough in balance that it doesn't stick.) Taste, smell, satisfaction It is very juicy and not oily, (which in my opinion goes through the bun when you take it out, such as when you go to Henry Avenue, or a couple local places) nope. No wet roll. Awesome and great to take for later and re-warm without it getting all screwed up. Idea for goin' South Like taking 50 of them down to Virginia or Tennessee. In a cooler. That would work. My pics I start with just a steak, sesame roll fried onions. I added two kinds of Parmesan, a touch of red pepper, salt, and yes, tomato sauce. Sorry I was raised on that. Ketchup is too sweet for me. Litmus test If you eat a steak plain, it'll really tell you how good it is. How much gristle is in it etc. This had NO PERCEPTION OF GRISTLE. NICE! Rating This was excellent. Prime protein, nice roll - Lisco's of course - well done. So you are prepared; While I will eat 1/2 of a sandwich and be very satisfied, the rolls are smaller. And the price of ALL steaks is higher. You know how your ice cream is shrunk? I actually didn't know my wife pointed out to me. Well, the rolls have shrunk. So sandwiches for four people will cost a minimum of $65 with tip. Get outside. It's worth it your kids will love it. I hope to be there. Thanks for a great sandwich.

These cheesesteaks are the real deal. The garlic bread cheesesteak is a guilty pleasure…read more.. absolutely AMAZING. I love that they give you the option to turn any sandwich into a wrap. And the fries are always crispy and amazing! Best cheesesteaks around!