Small little place in Bethlehem PA. My wife Yelped it and the reviews were very accurate. We ordered take out being that we stayed at Sands Casino. The kids loved the Mac and Cheese, and the French Toast. The staff was also very friendly. This is a must the next time I visit Sands. read more

The People's Kitchen - Iron Chef - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Ok, so the food is decent and it's dirt cheap. And that's more or less where the accolades end. We're semi-locals--that is, we live in western NJ and therefore end up eating somewhere in the Lehigh Valley about once a week during the school year (2-3 times a week or more in summer). People's Kitchen has been on our loose rotation of regular LV places for several years. And we loved it, as per most of the reviews, in the beginning. But over time we've come to realize that it's just not that good and now we seem to go only when we forget how not so great it is. Today, however, is likely to be our very last visit ever. First, we'll start with today's special which was a Mexican breakfast burrito. When we sat down between 11-11:30 on Saturday morning our waitress informed us that it was no longer available. Fine, I didn't want it anyway--although PK's regular menu is so limited its always nice to have options. The issue I have is that while we waited for our food (a Full Monty and a couple of sunny side up eggs, bacon, and toast), which took the better part of an hour, I saw several burritos leave the kitchen. Maybe some of them were for people who'd been waiting even longer for their breakfasts than we did. But certainly not the one being eaten right next to the cash register as we were paying--she came in nearly an hour after us. Speaking of the wait for food, did I mention we got the Full Monty and some eggs? The couple two tables away from us sat down at least half an hour after us and got served before us--they also paid and left before us. And the couple in between us and them sat down even later and got served the same time we did. We weren't the only ones waiting so long either. You'd think with only 6-8 items on each of its menus (breakfast and lunch), they'd be able to batch cook orders more efficiently. Of course, the other possibility is that some customers rate better service than others--so much for the "peoples" egalitarianism implied by the restaurant's name, if true. LOL. During our long wait, I did get a refill on my coffee as one of the other waitresses wandered around with the pot. My husband, on the other hand, had to wait until our food arrived before he got a refill on his iced tea. And I had to ask for it. And some ice water. And more coffee. We also had to ask for butter for his toast because it doesn't automatically come with it. My husband, at first, thought maybe its because they want to respect vegans. Then he pointed out that the two eggs, and bacon, on his plate kinda made that point moot. Now let's talk about that iced tea. I propose the following to all those who enjoy a challenge: 1. order an iced tea and an ice water. 2. Close your eyes (or better yet, put on a blindfold) 3. Now have someone hand each of them to you randomly. I guarantee at least half the people who try this won't be able to tell the difference between the iced tea and the ice water. The coffee isn't much better. I made the mistake of adding milk to mine before tasting it and it ended up tasting exactly like milk. So I drank my refill black...it could best be described as "lukewarm water with coffee notes". Regarding the food, we've had nearly everything on the regular menus and they're all good. Nothing is spectacular. Except perhaps the bacon. My husband says its very good. Conversely, nothing is bad either. I would suggest that the menu makes the food sound way better than it actually is. As I wrote before, the prices are way low, although the portions are rather smaller than a typical breakfast joint, so its not like you're getting some huge bargain. But still, its good value for money. You do have to check your bills--I see someone else mentioned they were charged for refilling a coffee (at least that was their impression). The last time we were here, we got charged for two iced teas when we only had one at our table -- but we caught the error while still there. (And see what I mean about forgetting how "not so great" PK can be? Yes we got the iced tea again.) Oh how I wish I could love this place. It's just not worth the bother anymore. read more

DELICIOUS! We had breakfast at Peoples Kitchen after several friends recommended it, We took our grandson for breakfast.......I had an omelet....excellent. My husband had French toast which he loved....and the basin was SO good. Our grandson had the breakfast Mac and cheese which he loved.........he added sausage and an over easy egg on top......he LOVED it! We will definitely go back! read more

Cute little joint! My friends and I (party of 3) were seated right away on a Friday late morning and the place was full - granted it is a little small! I saw that there were one or two cooks but our food came right away. Simple menu with extremely reasonable prices! Can't wait to come back and try everything else on the menu. Raspberry jam was amazing too!!! read more

The People's Kitchen certainly makes a statement about its social views by the name on the sign swinging outside its corner door at North and Linden in Bethlehem, Pa. That I share it's egalitarianism has only slightly colored my appreciation for what emerged from its front of shop grill. We drove up from Bucks County to deal with a car repair. As I knew little about this old steel town, I checked with Yelp for a solid breakfast place close to the auto dealer and it's bodyshop. There were several high star choices, but the name of this establishment carried me there (thus, the bias). TPK occupies a corner retail space in a mixed residential/small business working folk neighborhood. Ample street parking. Three steps up to its angled door. Walking in, the cooking area was right there, with dominant grill and huge pile of nearly done home fried potatoes on one side. Yeah! I saw them and a moment later their aroma hit my nose with a mix of pepper, salt and onion. Wham! Whatever else I was going to eat, those babies were invited to the party. We saw a deuce along the wall, cleared, set and waiting. We wound our way passed the exiting customers, and sat down. There was a small dining space in back, as well as those few wall huggers and a 6 stool counter. Our server brought over the one page menu on a clipboard, followed soon by a big mug of their coffee. He gave us time to settle, discuss our options and enjoy the java, before returning to take our order. Strong tasty Joe was another good sign. I was in the mood for traditional french toast. They had it, along with sexier croissant versions with "bourbon banana," berry compote, or chocolate/Nutella toppings. Ouch! Tempting. But, the availability of pure maple syrup for a small up charge, made it easier to stick with my choice. Love Grade B Dark. She opted for the quiche and side of homefries (at my pathetic suggestion). Everything arrived about 10 minutes later. Spread some butter at each layer and slowly poured the maple over that. They melted and pooled in the hollow of the top slice until I knifed through all three and watched it drain and spread around its foundation on the plate. Very good. The bread was saturated with the egg, vanilla, sugar mix, yet still absorbed most of the syrup. It could have used a final searing to caramelize the edges more, but I wasn't complaining. The quiche was baked and served in a small white oval dish. It was a bacon cheese onion Lorraine-like combination. Excellent. Could have eaten a lot more, but I wasn't invited to share beyond that small tasting. Don't blame her at all. Finally, those homefries. They were crisp, tender and flavorful. Lots of burnt nubs of tater and onion in the mix, just the way I like it. Luckily, I was allowed to share and appreciated each morsel. The coffee was strong, smooth and plentiful. The People's Kitchen makes me glad I will be coming to Bethlehem regularly for the next few years. It is a first rate destination for a great breakfast. read more

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All the food was delicious, our waitress was very friendly and quick. As a cyclist, I loved the bike-themed decor.

Unprofessional! Planned our day trip to Bethlehem around this place. Even called an hour before our arrival and the lady in the phone just said "see you soon." Then we arrived to find the open sign turned off and a hand scribbled note above their normal hours saying they are closing early Dec 23rd at 1pm. When I checked the door it opened and the man at the register said they are closing in a few minutes. Update your holiday hours online!!! Especially if you aren't going to give accurate information over the phone. read more

Amazing food and staff. You can not beat their bourbon sauce with pancakes. Potatoes are also great! read more

Amazing!! The best French toast I have ever had. A small hidden gem but absolutely delicious. You instantly feel like friends or family when you walk in the door read more

Oh my God, I can't say enough good things about this place! The food here is prepared fresh and it's really really tasty. The employees are nice and welcoming and check on you while you eat to make sure you have everything you need. The place is small and the biggest table sits 4. But it's a really nice place and they do take out too! I really recommend it read more

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This is a review for The People's Kitchen POP Up at The Historic Sun Inn Main St Bethlehem Pa This place is an offshoot of the wonderful restaurant The Peoples Kitchen Linden St Bethlehem Pa This just opened and I've been here for breakfast two days in a row. First had Mac and Cheese Breakfast. Lots of Cheese mixed with Bacon and Sausage. It was great. I almost got the same breakfast the second day but i decided to try The Beef Wellington. Unbelievable!!!!!! Perfectly done soft boiled eggs, pastry wrapped beef and a great sauce. Looking forward to the other menu itemsa read more

The People's Kitchen - Courtyard at the Historic Sun Inn - Bethlehem Pa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Best buckwheat pancakes I ever had. Got the bourbon bananas on the side. Good choice because the pancakes are great with just butter with a slice of banana. Bacon was perfect. My son enjoyed his TWO dishes including the Aunt Barbara quiche (with Jalapeños) and the French toast ( forget the name). Very friendly. Very close to Moravian Village on Broad Street, Bethlehem, where we were visiting a patient at Skilled Nursing. Wonderful staff, young and charming all! read more

Great little restaurant, worth checking out. I had chocolate berry croissant French toast and my husband had the mac n cheese with an egg. Both were yummy. Friendly staff also Definitely 5 stars read more

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This was a fantastic spot for breakfast. Interesting and delicious food choices, excellent service, and good jazz playing! Can't ask for more than that. read more

Delicious breakfast food including vegan options. Cute place and kudos to super friendly staff who introduced us to their delicious coffee made by local nano-roaster Monocacy Coffee Co. We will be back! read more

What a wonderful hole in the wall. The service is excellent and friendly. Holly and billy (the chef) was so helpful. We wanted to order everything on the menu. Pancakes, the hipster, the full monte, and some eggs and toast. Food was awesome and fresh. We ordered extra. Holly was our server. We had a discussion about eating out and leftovers. We are similar. We both order to much for food. Order anything. It's good. Come! read more

The people's kitchen is delicious!! It's a cute and quaint setting with delicious breakfast foods!

I had the Aunt Barbara's Quiche which was pretty good. I'm not much on quiches but this one from here was pretty good. But the salad on the other hand was awesomely delicious! My dining buddy had the Hog n Hen which was really good too. I definitely suggest y'all give The People's Kitchen a try. read more

The People's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Great little brunch spot! There is a limited menu and limited seating. There's a couple of tables and bar seating. We arrived around 11:30 on a Saturday and had a 5-10 minute wait, which wasn't bad. The menu is nice and concise without being distracting. The service was great, everyone was very friendly. I had the Mac & Cheese with an egg served in a cast iron skillet. It was delicious with the melted cheese and strip of bacon, I would definitely recommend it! My fiancé had the croissant french toast with bourbon bananas. I thought it was too sweet with all the caramel sauce, but he really liked it. We will definitely be going back, hopefully to try their lunch menu! read more

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This place is so small but it works! The kitchen looks extremely functional without a lot of hype. The menu is just as small with only one side and a few options. I decided on the shrimp & grits. The shrimp were cooked perfectly. The cheese grits came wrapped in 4 crepes and drizzled with a chipotle bbq sauce. The server offered Tabasco, Cholula and Sriracha. I didn't need any because the flavor of the chipotle bbq sauce was amazing and had a nice kick on its own that i didn't want to cover up. The coffee was good diner coffee, much better than my hotel's. I got out of there with a tab just under $12, excluding tip. This was a great little discovery. I'd like to come back to try the quiche and some other menu items. ****2nd visit**** The menu seems to be the same about 6 months later, but is full of great items. It was hard not to order the shrimp and grits crepes again. Today I tried the Bourbon banana croissant french toast. It was outstanding! It wasn't overly sweet like some restaurants serve. The portion was large but I didn't leave a bite. Once again, the coffee was perfect and much better than my hotel's coffee. I will come back here every time I'm in town and recommend it to everyone. read more

The People's Kitchen - Bourbon banana croissant french toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Everything about the People's Kitchen was awesome. Location wins major points. Super easy to find; corner spot on Linden, playground across the street so our kid could play while we waited for food (yes, this is the kind of stuff I think about now), plenty of street parking. Service was excellent. We walked in and were greeted by the most handsome chef I have ever seen in my life. A table closer to him would have been nice, but our table in the back was comfortable. Our server was really friendly and immediately brought our kid a drink with a very cool straw so he was happy. The brunch menu was varied and had something for meat lovers to vegans. I ordered the special french toast with chocolate and I wanted to lick the plate clean. I really love that you can see the chef cooking everything on the spot and the ambiance was cozy, warm and rustic. The name is perfect. I cannot wait to go back. read more

The People's Kitchen - The croissant French toast with triple chocolate topping - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Pretty nice little spot. Quick clean service. It can get a little noisy but the food's worth it. Original and creative menu the quiche is full of flavor. Good quality bacon ! Crispy home fries and nice option for gluten free and vegan. I would like to see a little more variety, but they know what they do really well so that's better read more

Delighted by this unique and friendly place, they've been open just over a year and have an obvious love for bicycles. It's very small inside, with only 8 stools at the bar and 2 four tops, and 6 two tops, so I this isn't really a hang out spot, but the food was very delicious. We came for breakfast and had the bowl special, which today was a ribeye hash and whiskey sauce. Potatoes and eggs your way. The croissant French toast with bourbon bananas and the Mac n cheese. Everything was great, from the service to the food, makes me want to move here. The kitchen is all behind the bar, which I found to be the best thing about this place. The frige, and flat top, along with their dish station all fit tight back there, which gives it an extra special charm. read more

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Occassion: Ad Hoc breakfast w/Master Yelper Niz! Location: The Peoples Kitchen in Bethlehem Mood: Trying to stay warm! Truth: - Clean Cooking Area - Unique Menu - Polite Server - Delicious Food - Tight Seating What I Ate: Drink: Twinings Green Tea Food: Omelette w/Feta Cheese, Spinach, Onions, & Green Peppers What she Ate: Drink: Coffee (they don't have frappes or lattes) Food: The Croissant French Toast w/Berry Compost; Scrambled eggs and nicely seasoned crispy home-fries ("worth writing hime about") read more

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The People's Kitchen has been my favorite breakfast spot for the past few years now. I recommend it to literally everyone! It's delicious, affordable and has great staff. I love coming here and also love ordering take out! read more

Wow! What a find. Small menu, so literally EVERYTHING is fantastic. The vegan wrap was thee best breakfast I've had in months... read more

The People's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Surprisingly high end breakfasts from a classic corner joint. The site has been a restaurant since dinosaurs roamed Central Bethlehem, going through various iterations of cheap eat/greasy spoon to the current setup. It feels like a 40s/50s lunch counter, with big band music of that era to compliment the effect. The place is quite small, so don't plan on bringing a big group. Sitting at the counter has in People's feels like the quintessential Americana/Rockwell-esque experience, sans the polio and war in the Pacific. The food is tuned up versions of classics. Lots of choices to fill your omelet, macerated berries for the French toast, etc. Very happy with it every time. read more

First time visiting with my family although we came this place because we were in the neighborhood and waited some good breakfast before going back to NY we Yelp this place. Gotta say a bit basic nothing to wow about. Service was eh and price with fair. Was charged for a refill on a coffee never had a charge for a refill in any restaurant for coffee. But guess its PA. Dont think I'll be going back for basic food. read more

Great little place for breakfast and lunch and unlike so many places these days, all cooked from scratch. So don't be in a hurry when Billy is the only one there, but it's worth the wait. Menu is simple but with some nice twists to it. I had an omelette that was nicely prepared, coffee was great and get this, real creamer in a jug, not those horrible UHT, no need to refrigerate, horrible creamers. All in all, about a month in, I think they will do well, great attitude, friendly and good food. read more

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so delicious and everyone was so friendly!! and the prices are great too, the inside is just really small so make sure you get there early!

My babe and I went to PA for an overnight and to visit Sands Casino. Woke up feeling hungry and Yelped this lovely little place. Were so happy to have found this place. There's one guy ( the owner) cooking everyone's meal in a little box! He is just amazing!!! Bravo to this fella! The food was very good and well flavored. A little more bacon requested for the Mac dish.. Both orders were our favorite and when we come back to visit we're definitely dining here! read more

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This restaurant deserves 5 stars, not only for the delicious food and speedy friendly service, but for how hard the people who work here work to serve you. The restaurant is a tiny little place, and the seating areas surround the kitchen so you can see the staff zooming around cooking food, serving coffee, chopping ingredients, washing dishes, etc. Food was fresh as can be and really tasty. We were super satisfied with our breakfast experience here! read more

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Right when I saw the empty PBR cans outside of the building I had a feeling this was going to be a hipster spot. Great food... Though portions could have been bigger... which was fine for my friend and I since we were going to get tacos afterward! BUT if you're not on a food tour like we were, it might be good to order three dishes to share among two. Staff members were super welcoming. Shrimp and Grits Crepe were really good! Croissant French Toast was great also. read more

The People's Kitchen - Shrimp and grits crepe. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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I love this lil breakfast place. 5 stars. Awesome delicious food, friendly people. It's small but mighty and the best part is it's right around the corner on the corner. Must try you will not regret it. read more

The People's Kitchen - Peoples Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

I LOVED this place. The food was incredible, as was the conversation. Eggs, once over easy, with scrapple. I had never had scrapple before, and LOVED. I talked with some local artist about his art, and the entire restaurant joined the conversation. SO homey. What a great place!!! I cannot wait to go back! read more

This is a fascinating place to eat. I was delighted that I was actually able to watch the food being prepared. Everything was delicious. They also had an outdoor service for a limited time at the Sun Inn Garden on Main Street. I highly recommend them! read more

The food is good except the Mac and cheese which I thought would be good it came out burned from the oven made the Mac kinda hard to eat and I noticed table next to us the Mac and cheese was more cheesy and creamy and not burned totally different look from what we have and my omelette I had was with pork and sausage with cheddar it was ok read more

What a great place!! Very friendly and helpful with suggestions for my first visit. Next trip the Mac n cheese. Then I am told the chicken salad is a must have for lunch. I'll be back!! Loved loved my French toast breakfast...thank you read more

The People's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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This is a nice little brunch spot. Hipster vibes with unique takes on brunch classics. Service was great! Though every seat was taken up in the space we got all the attention we needed. The food was pretty good. I got the shrimp and grits crepes. Being a Southerner in the North I had low expectations for the grits. They were not what I was accustomed to but they went fine with the dish. My friend got the monte cristo sandwich and fully enjoyed it. My mom got the hen and hog meal as well as traditional French toast. She said it was good. But the potatoes which were recommended was nothing to write home about. I had the French toast too but I'm not a fan of French toast in general so I'll refrain comment. read more

The People's Kitchen - Shrimp and grits crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

We tried being on a snowy Sunday at The People's Kitchen. It was pretty busy around 1 p.m when we arrived but we were seated promptly. There were plenty of options on the menu. I tried the omelette and loved it, it was totally customizable and the toast and potatoes were perfect. My friends got the triple chocolate pancake and the vegan tofu scramble. All of us were very pleased and will definitely be back! It's one of the best brunch spots in Bethlehem. read more

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