Great vibes, food and drinks. Tap selection is awesome! Friendly, fantastic service. Will be back for sure

Stopped in tonight to grab a little food, this is my second visit here and the place is only getting better! I ordered the house chopped salad and an order of their truffle fries. I have no complaints and only compliments! I sat at the bar and everyone is very welcoming and attentive. The place is quite busy but it's a good sign of a new spot being welcomed to the area! The music and ambiance is very fitting for the theme. Definitely a great place for a casual meet or a date night! Check out Broken Record! You won't be disappointed! read more

The Broken Record - House chopped salad and truffle fries - Wine Bars Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Griddle 145 was widely regarded as one of the Lehigh Valley's best brunch spots. They closed in December and reopened in January 2026 with a new dinner-only concept: The Broken Record, with plans to add lunch and brunch down the road. The vibe lands somewhere between The Shelby (Allentown) and Orchid (Bethlehem)--modern, dark, and chic, with an open layout and subtle nods to a recording-studio aesthetic. It's a polished space that clearly had thought put into it. Jerry, the GM, is warm and welcoming, and even during a soft opening the operation felt well-staffed and energetic. While some team members are still finding their rhythm, there's a solid core of seasoned staff who keep things moving smoothly. The bar is clean, new, and comfortable, with plush seating and cleverly tucked-away TVs--present enough to catch the score, discreet enough to keep the focus on conversation. We opted for small plates from the elevated pub menu (stone-oven pizzas, tacos, salads, sandwiches). While I plan to return and explore more of the menu, this first round was, unfortunately, underwhelming. Zucchini Fries - A familiar dish, but fried perfectly and arguably the highlight of the evening. Tempura Cauliflower - Fun idea, but overly breaded, bite-sized nuggets paired with an "aioli" that leaned more toward tinted mayo. Ahi Tuna Tostada - Fresh and clean, though awkward to eat and missing a bit of cohesion. Skirt Steak Frites - Poutine-adjacent in concept, but ordered medium and arrived well-done and quite gristly. Heavy butter application didn't help. Mushroom Risotto - More mashed-potato texture than risotto. Pleasant flavor, but not true to form. That said, I'm still rooting for this place. As a fan of their Blanche de Bruxelles wit served in a frosted glass, I'll be back to spin the menu again--hoping to add The Broken Record to my regular rotation... or confirm that it's still skipping. read more

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Service was too notch. The BR has a great tangible energy. The cocktail program is aces! The food offerings are wonderful. There is a reason everyone at the bar is having fun. The bartenders are engaged and very attentive. This is a wonderful spot for small plates and cocktails. read more

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Love this restaurant and went on Mother's Day and was disappointed the menu was limited to just a brunch menu! It was 1:30 None of us in our party were interested in breakfast foods at 1:30. So wasn't what we had hoped for read more

This place is a hidden gem in the heart of Trexlertown! I started with the mushroom risotto and it was incredible. Moist, heavy creamy risotto with fresh wild mushrooms and parmesan cheese. Add some protein and this could be a full meal! I then ordered a house sandwich. Portobello mushroom, roasted red pepper, a pesto aioli on a crusty ciabatta bread. It's crusty, flavorful, and perfect if you are looking for something lighter on a hot day! The dish came with chips, or you could do a salad or potato. The chips were seasoned and while I never figured out what they were, they added the perfect flavor to a sandwich. Everything in the restaurant was aesthetically perfect - all the way down to the drinks themselves. The waitress was attentive without overbearing and made sure we had what we wanted without the constant interruptions. If you're a fan of Shelby, this is a great alternative, with a bit more down to earth options without sacrificing the flavors! read more

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I don't write reviews often, so I hope this establishment gets better with constructive criticism. Overall it is average at best which is why it gets 2 stars (overpriced). My girl and I split a pizza and chicken sandwich which I reiterate was OK. Server had 0 personality. The food and drinks took a while when it wasn't even busy. The overall markup was way over priced for the atmosphere and quality of food/ drinks/ atmosphere (were they playing 99.9 The Hawk radio?). If the menu had items that weren't cheaper/ already available in the area maybe 3 stars, but overall I got Big Woody's vibes which I'd rather go to for slow service and mediocre food. If you're in the area, Shelby or Notch are better choice. read more

Food and service were outstanding. I would highly recommend this restaurant, The atmosphere is cozy and the music is fantastic. My wife and I will definitely go back again. read more

We went for the second time and it continues to be very good. They make some interesting drinks and have many menu items that are very good. We had mushroom risotto with shrimp added, fried zucchini ( a bit overdone) and a mushroom pizza. In fact we took another pizza home - so good. The servers are very nice and we loved the decor and the music. Fantastic! We'll be back. read more

The Broken Record - Mushroom pizza, mushroom risotto with shrimp and fried zucchini, with empress and pomRita - Wine Bars Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

food was good but expensive $15 for a chicken sandwich then fries are an additional cost. It was the equivalent of a premium fast food chicken sandwich. Service was good but I didn't love watching the staff eat while they worked. Hopefully they work the kinks out here I'd go back but maybe just for a pizza-more value than the sandwich for sure read more

So and so ,not crazy with menu selection ,or what I had .service could be more attentive

This is a hidden gem in the area. It's kind of tucked away so we didn't even know it existed! It has a great vibe similar to The Shelby; calm, great music, decor is nice too. The service was quick and the staff were friendly and attentive to our needs. The food was AMAZING. I had a burger and it was probably the best one I've had yet from a restaurant around this area. It's one of our go-to places for a bite to eat! read more

Hit this place up on a Thursday, early evening. Playmate summed it up best: "It's a bar without a real identity." Hear me out. Her point was simply this: For a bar that positions itself as a hip rock 'n' roll hang out, it is anything but. It's a nice bar with comfortable bar seats and a cool ambience. But if you're looking for any kind of rock 'n' roll vibe, you won't find it here. It's all about Soft music. Bright lights. Bougie table and bar settings. Here's what else you won't find; -- "Bar food" level drink prices. ($16 for Manhattan, $14 for Playmate's glass of Cabernet.) -- An extensive menu. (Apps, small plates and some sandwiches -- that's it). What you will find is reasonable food prices ($15-20, tops), good food (I had a burger, Playmate had the rock n roll peel n eat shrimp WITH melted butter -- yeah, YUMM!), and reasonably attentive service (Riley was pleasant enough but made no effort to adjust our check for the fact that I ordered a Stout and the tap gave her a cream ale ... with no stout anywhere to be found. I drank the beer, so that's on me. And I wouldn't have asked for a discount. But as a server you make the gesture.) Total tab: $95 NOT including tip. Now you know. read more

Good food and drinks! Server was attentive. A little loud during rush hour but we could still hear each other.

The pizza sauce is a bit sweet. The cheesy garlic bread could have cooked a bit longer. But the platinum burger was delicious. II can't attest to much more of the menu. The service was timely and friendly. My first visit was a B+. Liked it. Recommend it. read more

Such a nice addition to Lehigh Valley dining. Love the atmosphere, food was great and our server was terrific.

At The Broken Record, they don't just play old hits--they repeat the same mistakes. Overcooked food the first time. Lukewarm food the second. Asked for ketchup and waited 15 minutes, had to remind the waitress, and ended up eating a cold meal anyway. No drink refills, no check-ins--just a quick plate clear and a push for dessert while she spent time at other tables. Name fits. Not coming back. read more

Awesome atmosphere, great to have something like this in the Lehigh Valley! Great bar scene! big bar, open environment is nice! read more

Atmosphere great. Wait service, excellent. Food maybe not. My husband ordered Chicken Sandwich. He liked it. My Burger, not so good. Medium rare means pink on the inside and when I request no Aioli I expect no aioli. Didn't happen. Was not impressed. Not the waiter's fault. Kitchen, get it right. $13 for a half glass of wine? No, it's not NYC. read more

Good food, great service and very cool ambiance! Highly recommend, refreshing change from the typical chain restaurants

Food was eh! I has the chopped salad with chicken. The chicken had no flavor. Parking at this place sucks.

It was nothing great. Burger was over cooked and plain. Service was not that good for a small establishment. On a good note the pizza was good. read more

I've been several times and have yet to have a disappoiting experience. Parking, no problem. Food, consistently delicious. Staff and service, wonderful and the ambiance is lively and fun. All around great!! read more

Had an enjoyable experience last night. However, if I wasn't told in advance, I wouldn't know this is a restaurant/bar based on external appearance. Maybe overly simplistic logo etc? read more

I was out there on a vacation type visit. Saw the place and went in. I can only say that I am grateful for stopping there. The ambiance was amazing. I am an old time rock and roller so it hit me where it tickles. I met the own Jeff. Wow he can tell some fantastic stories. The food was also very good. If I ever come out that way again I'll definitely stop in! read more

Food was great! Especially loved the wings and burrata salad. Atmosphere was unique and great! Would recommend!

We were really excited to come to this new spot since not many new places open around here. From start to finish the whole experience could've been better which was really disappointing. We waited in the parking lot for 20 minutes, waiting for another car to pull out in order for us to park. It was a nightmare and for that reason only I wouldn't go back. People actually pulled up to our car and told us they were leaving because there is no parking and it isn't worth it. Secondly, we had a reservation and still waited 20 minutes to be seated. The place is so packed and overcrowded, it is a bar scene not a restaurant. We had to scream to hear the person a foot away from us. The waitress was so sweet but so so young and clearly overwhelmed. It took 20 minutes just to get ketchup. The food was pretty good but kind of unenjoyable due to the rest of the experience. With a bigger place and more parking this restaurant could be a hit but unfortunately they serve beyond their means with what they have. read more