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The Wise Bean

4.4 (95 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Quiet
Outdoor seating
Good for working
Dogs allowed

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a bagel, yogurt and coffee - A bagel topped with seeds and seasonings is placed on a black tray alongside two small containers of cream cheese spread. Behind the tray, there is a paper cup with a sleeve and a black lid, featuring a bear logo. The setting appears to be inside a coffee shop with a window view showing outdoor scenery, and a beige bag is visible on the table.
Eileen S.

This is such a great, local coffee shop in downtown Bethlehem. The baristas are so friendly, the coffee is great, and the vibes are awesome. Highly recommend stopping in!

Sausage egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich - A breakfast sandwich featuring sausage, scrambled eggs, and melted cheese is shown, cut in half to reveal the filling. The sandwich is topped with hot sauce and is held in a person's hand with painted nails. It is wrapped in white paper and foil, likely from a cafe or breakfast spot, and the background suggests it is inside a vehicle.
Amy M.

Passing through town and decided to stop for a bite to eat and some coffee. Sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich on an English muffin was delicious. Coffee was just as tasteful! Chocolate and coconut on a cold winter morning has done me right. Will be back!

People like flavored coffee so give them flavored coffee. No purist snobbery here.
Jamie B.

Great spot for a quick coffee. Staff are friendly and a great atmosphere. Wi-Fi is solid. Had an oat milk latte that hit the spot and read the local newspaper. Classic coffee shop.

a living room decorated for christmas - The photo depicts a coffee shop interior with a small decorated Christmas tree on the left, adorned with gold ornaments and lights. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling, illuminating the space. There are seating arrangements including a yellow sofa, black armchairs, and a small table with a magazine. Large windows and a door with a wreath allow natural light to enter, and a chalkboard sign is visible near the door. The floor is wooden, and the overall decor is warm and inviting.
Emily O.

There truly is no better cup of coffee in Bethlehem. As soon as you step into The Wise Bean you are hugged by cozyness and warmth. The staff is consistently friendly and I always feel welcomed. The coffee and the treats are so delicious!

Get comfy, get artsy!
Tyler Z.

Nestled in the perfect location on North and New Streets in downtown Bethlehem, The Wise Bean offers numerous delicious mochas, phenomenal art work, scrumptious baked goods, & chilltastic boho vibes!! Be sure to come by soon and grab yourself a delicious North side bLend and a yummy pastry!!

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Great lattes and breakfast sandwiches with friendly service. In the warmer months, they have a couple tables out front for outdoor seating.

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Great coffee and coffee flavor selection! Also, the place is cute and great for hanging out or working.

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Cute coffee shop. The barista was very pleasant and answered my questions. My caramel latte was just how I requested it.

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2 years ago

The owner is always very friendly and my coffee comes out perfect every time! They also have a large range of syrups.

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Best coffee in the Lehigh Valley. Staff are friendly and helpful. Free WiFi. Good food.

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super nice & informative staff, other customers seem to very much enjoy this cafe', too!

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This place is just the best ever- warm & cozy, the baristas are absolutely lovely, and they have super yummy drinks and pastries.

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My only complaint is I live over an hour away. I fall in love with cafes easily, but not without…read morevery high requirements. A coffee elitist ? Yes. I am. But life can be so unfair, can't it ? There are few things that are more soothing than waking up to a black cup of well-made coffee. I have a thing for pour over--gesha and rare single-origins. They're not always easy to find at a coffee shop. Passenger has some of the best beans and that's what used here. The staff made me a perfect gesha and a beautiful cappuccino. I'm unsure where the pastries are from, but they all looked delicious & I loved the oatmeal cream pie. The cafe has multiple areas of seating for you to yearn, write, read, study, yap in. I'll be back to park myself in that cozy enclave and enjoy 3-4 cuppas.

This is quite possibly the best coffee shop I've been to, period. And as a coffee lover (and self…read moreproclaimed coffee snob), I have been to a LOT of coffee shops. We ordered 2 cappuccinos with oat milk and a pourover, and everything was ... perfect. The cappuccinos were just the right temperature, the milk was foamed perfectly, and you could actually taste the unique flavor of the coffee beans. The pourover was amazing, and you could tell they took care to brew it properly. We also ordered an earl grey scone and cheddar bread with PB, honey, and banana, and both were delicious. As a bonus, the space is beautiful with plenty of seating, and a parrot that fascinated my toddler. We live about 90 minutes away, but as soon as we left, we started thinking of reasons to go back.

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