This place is freaking amazing. My wife and I drank a cappuccino here today, and it was nothing short of amazing. Amazing. Seriously. If you never thought a cappuccino could be amazing.... come here. I've been here before and it's very consistent, fast, good treats, great place to sit and use your laptop, do stuff, charging ports... play checkers. The guy behind the counter is a freakin genius chemist in my book. 5 stars. I'll drive 60 miles to come here any time. Very comfortable. So I went back with my wife the next day for breakfast and the avocado toast was delicious as expected. We took three cappuccinos (an extra one just cuz) and all consistent. Smooth, creamy. I should also ad that for cappuccinos, they were made quickly. I'm always keeping track because I know the chemistry usually takes a bit longer. Just so everyone knows I will be reviewing coffee places from now on since there's so many. I know a good coffee/cappuccino when I see one. read more

I ordered a chai and Avocado toast. It was excellent, hence the picture is missing a piece, I ate it before I took the picture! Service is great and friendly with lots of choices! read more

The Joint Coffee - Sandwiches Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Oat milk- Check Delicious coffee- Check Friendly service- Check Affordable and delicious avocado toast- Check Adorable doggo- Check I'll be back here often read more

Love the atmosphere and people! Matcha is great. I prefer it hot but good either way!

I've been going to this place for years but I'm sad to say that my two favorite baristas were just unfairly let go and it makes me sick. Never going back. read more

I visit The Joint about 3 times a week and it never fails to provide a good cup of coffee. It's surprisingly hard to find a coffee shop in the LV that has oat milk so once I saw The Joint had that option, I haven't stopped going. I also really love their turkey sandwich for lunch! read more

Locally owned, hole in the wall hidden gem located in the heart of the colonial Bethlehem arts district. The joint has a wide selection of freshly ground coffee roasts, homemade lunch specials, bakery delicatessen, & warm, inviting atmosphere. There is eclectic and groovy artwork sprinkled throughout the cafe gallery to take the imagination of a vacation. The joint cafe will forever be my go to cafe in my hometown of Bethlehem!! read more

I unfortunately don't have much good to say about the Joint. I was visiting my grandmother over Thanksgiving and we wanted to shop at the Bethlehem Christmas market. I was so excited to see a highly rated coffee shop on yelp right in the market, but for me, The Joint did not live up to the hype. I only give two stars because the coffee and matcha I ordered were both quite good. Otherwise, I wish I could give this place 0 stars for service. The line was HUGE when we walked in. Im sure the two servers working were overwhelmed with the amount of people coming in, however I don't believe that gives them any reason to be unfriendly. The servers barely said hello to anyone. The did not have a very good system of taking and making orders because they kept getting SO backed up. Noone apologized or thanked the customers for having to wait. It was such a stark contrast to the joyous, festive feel outside at the Christmas shops. read more

They make a great Chai Latte. This a quality coffee shop. I Will be back. I enjoyed it.

A born and raised Bethlehem resident, I can say with pride that The Joint Cafe is my favorite cafe in the historic, colonial Bethlehem Arts District! The Joint offers a cool, eclectic, and urban atmosphere to grab authentic cafes drinks in downtown Bethlehem. The joint offers a plentiful array of delicious, wholesome, and delicious meal options to start your day in downtown Bethlehem. There Egg Salad Sandwiches were to die for! The definition of a hole-in-the wall! read more

The coffee here is so tasty. They also have really delicious ice tea, which is great during summer time. My ultimate favorite is their hot chocolate. read more

Perfect place to surf the web, quietly converse or relax. They have multiple seating options that have served me well to meet clients to discuss their custom designed orders. Coffees are delicious and they have a good size menu for a coffee shop. read more

Great place when at the mall or even to stop over for pickup now that they reopened. My family enjoys both their coffee and food options.

Stopped in for the first time last week just to get a quick coffee. The coffee was fantastic and I'm very particular when it comes to good coffee. It was fresh with an outstanding flavor. I will definately be back soon for another cup and will inquire if they sell it by the bag. Friendly customer service as well. Thank you, John R read more

First off, the barista asked if we wanted a minute before ordering. Then he was very patient while we ordered. I got an unsweetened mocha which was amazing. Egg and cheese sandwich with arugula on sprouted multigrain toast was deliciously unsoggy! read more

I ordered a latte with their sage syrup. This was one of the best lattes I've ever had. I was expecting the sage to be somehow sweet with sage flavor but it tasted very savory and the milk was perfectly aerated with a velvety smooth texture. read more

I wouldn't compare this place to Starbucks, and I don't think the owners would either. This is a throwback to what Starbucks once was. Starbucks started as a locally roastery in Seattle, selling good fresh coffee in a welcoming atmosphere. Now Starbucks has become an massive retailer that is so inoffensive and impersonal it's stifling. When every painted wall and chair comes from the corporate cookie cutter, the best you can get is a cookie cutter conversation over your cookie cutter coffee. The Joint's a bit different. It's still youthful. The style is hip and modern and the music falls along the lines of Belle & Sebastian and Dinosaur Jr. The sandwiches on the menu are largely dependent on the ingredients that they've brought in that day. The owners will great you as if they known you forever. No one expects you to know about coffee, but I encourage you to ask about everything. The Joint is personal. Everyone working in that shop takes ownership of it in some way. They all put a little something in to make the place better, to make it succeed. Care goes in to it. The shop is crafted by artisans instead of plopped out of a conveyor belt. Let's not forget about why you came here in the first place: the coffee. The coffee is great. Every bag comes with it's roasted on date which generally falls within the last few weeks. This is big. Coffee freshness depends on time from roast, so if you want fresh coffee, this is the place for it. In case all that isn't incentive enough. The place is co-owned by the same people who run Blue Sky Cafe and Full of Crepe down on the South Side. I've been looking for a coffee shop like this for a while now, and I couldn't recommend this place more highly. read more

I love hunting for coffee whilst traveling. Undoubtedly, I will be awake before my fiancé and I will have that old urge that I need to satisfy. There has always been something about taking a walk outside on a cold morning for a cup of coffee. Eagerly, I search Yelp looking for nearby coffee places when I stay at a hotel and I set my sights on one in particular. This last time, the scene was Bethlehem and the target, The Joint. Luckily, I saw a sign pointing me into a courtyard because otherwise, I was going to declare my mission a failure and go back for substandard Hyatt coffee. It was there, tucked around a small bend where I found The Joint. Another reviewer described it as the type of place that plays Dinosaur Jr. I'm pretty sure that's exactly what was playing when I walked in. It's a very small coffee shop with only about 4 tables. For such a small space though, they really had some nice product offerings. When I asked what he had brewed, up, he mentioned three varieties (which is more than most larger more equipped coffee places) I was given samples of all 3 and since I was buying coffee for two, I clearly needed to know the lay of the land. I settled on a drip african light roast and a peruvian pour-over for myself. Mind you, he had about 8 varieties that I could have chosen from with pour-over. I followed his recommendation because he seemed really excited to brew it. That's what I look for in a coffee shop. The coffee was good. Heck, it was very good. It's not difficult to make great coffee, but when it's done right, it's really rewarding. I took the coffee to go and enjoyed my caffeinating experience while in the Christmas City. Honestly, I had no expectations at all for coffee and this one (The Joint) exceeded them. read more

Quick look: If you are looking for a good independant coffee shop where you can sit and read/chat with great coffee....this is it. Pros: great coffee, cozy relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, good cafe food. Price is good/inexpensive $. Size of sandwich/food offerings are great. Cons: limited seating, might be difficult to find (as in its not visually seen from the main road). Unsure: dont know if offers free wifi, not sure about the outlet situation if you needed to charge while you enjoy your coffee/eat. Ive been looking for a laid back coffee joint for some time now since moving to the east coast/this area. This will definitely be where i go on those rare days i get a morning/lunch off. Ill be back to try out a cappucino and probably the oatmeal or other deli offering. read more

great espresso and pour over. they use homestead coffee. I'm a professional barista. I was very impressed and will be back soon. everyone was really nice too! read more

Awesome coffee, great customer service and very cool coffee house vibe. Best lattes we found near Main Street. :) read more

The Joint Coffee - Mmmm, latte - Sandwiches Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

The guy serving me at the takeout window, who was also making the drinks, was not wearing a mask. I asked him why and he kind of rolled his eyes and said, "I forgot it at home." Then go back and get it! The mask is not about you, it's about the people you are serving, protecting them. It's the least you can do. read more

This is a great little place! Hidden in a labyrinth of an older building, this place is totally worth the 45 seconds of confusion as you search for it. The coffee was great and the customer service better. I'm a coffee snob and the attitude at some smaller spots can be unwelcoming, so I really appreciated the awesome, attentive service! Great job. If you're in the area, stop by and have a coffee. read more

This is a great little place to stop for a bite to eat and a coffee while wandering around Main Street. I am not a coffee aficionado, but you don't have to be to stop in here. The staff is willing to make recommendations to expand your horizons. Their oatmeal is also my favorite. read more

LOVE this little shop! Friendly people and the Honeychino is the best coffee I have had in a while! In all my years I have never thought to add honey to coffee, so glad I tried it. Delicious! I think they have new owners, not sure but the handful of time I have been in it was cash only. So have some $ on you just in case it is same policy. read more

Great coffee, friendly service. The Joint is my go-to location for coffee in Bethlehem. I'm usually in a hurry, and their ready-to-go Guatemalan is outstanding. They know me there, so all I need to say is "the usual" and they're on it. Nice to know your barista! read more

The joint is a pretty sweet chill-spot for any hipster-type crowd. The coffee/food is great, and the service is very friendly. It's a pretty authentic place, and it would be a hole in the wall if it didn't have such a following. Great place to get work done, but there aren't a ton of seats. Overall a definite recommendation for coffee, a date, or to get some work done. read more

Lousy service eclipsed pretty good coffee. Went in with my brother late morning on a Thursday (yesterday). He got something from the cooler, I ordered a latte. Guy behind the counter took my money then ??? 10+ minutes later (after the 2 people in front of me and the 1 person who came in after me had been served) the barista looked over to my empty table and asked if we had everything, at which point I had to give him all the details of my order again. Forgetting customers as soon as they step away from the counter (in a mostly empty shop) is not a good look. read more

I'm not the first to post about this obscure location, where strategically placed sandwich boards and signs point the way to a courtyard with essentially no street visibility. But The Joint still seems to get a pretty steady stream of customers on notoriously sluggish Sunday afternoons. Coffee is confidently delivered, with drip, pour-over and cold brew options as well as a variety of espresso possibilities. Seasonal soups are memorable, which is saying something in an era when salt passes for "seasoned". Bagels are standard, but priced appropriately. And the hipster staff isn't chatty but is certainly friendly--something I'd be hard-pressed to find in the urban jungles of Philly or NYC. At this point, The Joint wins the award for the most solid local coffeeshop in the Lehigh Valley. It doesn't rock the boat in terms of the overall package (no real surprises) but it's lively and welcoming. Only real gripes: pretty lacking in the plug outlets, so it's not great if your aging laptop needs its own cuppa java (like mine does). And the weekend hours are fairly limited, but this is a minor complaint when the hours here are still better than most local coffee shops in the Valley. Maybe The Joint's virtually hidden storefront is an added cachet and I'm just slow to catch on? It wouldn't be the first time....duh. read more

Not only is the coffee top notch, the staff is amazing. The perfect atmosphere to just grab a cup and hangout. You can tell the staff love working there and really enjoy being a part of Bethlehem. Plus, they've got great breakfast sandwiches when you want a quick bite. Delicious coffee and the perfect welcoming environment for everyone. read more

The joint is the best coffee shop in the valley. I've tried several varieties and they have all been fresh and tasty. The staff is helpful and friendly and most importantly know about the different types of coffee they sell. The atmosphere is hip but understated. I highly recommend this little gem just off Broad St. read more

Delicious coffee and tea, every time I come it's an enjoyable experience. Friendly employees and comfortable atmosphere. Will always stop by when I'm in the area! read more

Great service, good coffee, love this place. From the moment you walk in it's such a great vibe!

Arrived at 7:50 am. We were the only people there when we walked in, but there were 3 others by the time we left. Since there was only one barista, our coffees took a few minutes, but we weren't in too much of a hurry. I had a vanilla lavender cappuccino that was really good. The temperature was a lot cooler than expected. It was definitely drinkable immediately but was barely warm within 10 minutes. I would request it hotter if I had known. There were Bagels on the menu but the gentleman at the counter said that he doesn't have them until 9:am. Cell service is terrible but I hear they have free wifi. I would visit again and tell others to try this place if they aren't in a hurry. read more

We didn't try any fare here but the lattes were out of this world (Try the Wild Flower!) They tasted natural and not too syrupy. Will definitively come back to try their other offerings when in Bethlehem! read more

Love this place! Staff is so creative and genuine. I keep going back for the honeycino. Really great sitting space for a cafe, the front is nice and open near the window/door and the back is so cozy and perfect for studying/reading. read more

The Joint Coffee - Sandwiches Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Best coffee and staff ever, hope they rise above all! Excellence in craft, quality and health for a truly stimulating experience. You'll be hooked! - Integrative Nutrition Health Coaches, Cory and Krystal Endrulat read more

Just stopped by, food is "pre-prepared" but is very good, great quinoa salad. Definitely did a nice job with the place, need to settle in a little more it seems but on the right track. Worth a stop if looking for a sandwhich or salad or coffee in downtown Bethlehem! Another good deli right around the corner on Geutter if this place doesn't work for you... read more

Great coffee and great people. Best nitro cold brew I've had! Nice environment as well, and it's quite tucked away. If I was from the area, I'd go regularly! read more

Awesome little joint!! No pun intended... still cleaning up a little from Musikfest. Coffee is delicious (still drinking it...) one the back area is set up I think it will be a cool place to come study. They have free Wi-Fi too!! read more