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    Wishful Thinking Brewing

    4.7 (17 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Andrea R.

    10 out of 10 - no notes. Wishful Thinking is a win! The beer is good, the pizza is AMAZING, the space is welcoming, hipster-pub, and the staff is friendly. Opt for a bar stool, a table in the back room, or some out door seating out front, and have yourself a time at Wishful Thinking. I really, really like Wishful Thinking's use of locally sourced ingredients, and they're all listed on the menu! They have a full bar - so if beer is not your thing, this place is still a solid hang. In addition to their own beers, they had a couple of guest taps from other great local breweries. If pizza isn't your thing, they have other menu items to peruse. Granted we visited on a Sunday, shortly after they opened at noon, the vibe was very laid back. No loud blaring music, no TVs, no riff raff - just an enjoyable lunch. TLDR; Lagers: delicious Pizza: a decadent savory treat - rotating specials- thick crusty beauties Parking: residential street parking Seemingly ADA accessible (no stairs to enter, at least) Worth a stop!

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    Alex J.

    I went here for the first time the other day. I've known about it and driven past it many times. I went with kids and sat outside. We got pizza. My wife and I got beer. The seating was picnic tables and it was shaded so it was nice. We ordered food at the bar and it was brought to our table quickly. Food was pizza. It was a focaccia with toppings. It was fantastic. Kids loved pizza fries. I only tried one beer, but damn was it good. I will be back here.

    Tomato pie with added mushrooms and onions
    Tom L.

    First visit this past Saturday. The place was fairly full with a large bar (almost too large) taking up the front space and a dining room in the back where there were a bunch of families, children, so nice to see some separation. Service was quick and friendly. Easy to order at the bar, hand over your card and they hold onto your CC until you close out at the end. I was starving, but didn't want to eat too unhealthy, so I opted for the tomato pie. Based on the menu, I was expecting this pie to be the same as all the others (8x10 square pie made with local flour, cut into six slices) and while it was 6 slices, it was not prepared like any of the other pies I spotted. No Detroit style pan and more rounded with plenty of sauce. I added mushrooms and onions (each $1 additional) and neither were warm or cooked, so just some raw mushrooms and huge chunks of strong white onions, so nothing special to add to the experience. The beers were good. They are new, so a few guest taps available while they crank out more of their own. Their house hazy IPA was solid and I sampled a couple of their lagers and certainly tasty. I'll gladly return when I'm in the area and may have to ask more questions on the food I will receive to be certain I am happy with my meal for the price. Welcome to Bethlehem!

    IPA.

    Delicious. Detroit style was really good. Had 4 pies to sample. The hot honey pepperoni was perfection. White was a close number 2. We had tomato and the classic. One and two were so much tastier, but all were great. Beers were great too. When in the area I would say a definite yes. Parking is tough. You'll find a spot.

    "Sense of Source" YUM!!
    Bill A.

    Excellent craft beers and food! Thanks Wishful Thinking Brewing for re-education on pouring a proper beer with foam. Love the "Sense of Source" beer on draft, pairs well with your amazing pizza! The salad was fresh and delicious as was the cheese platter! Feels like you have been open for years despite only being open for one week! Selling out on pizza is a great sign! And thanks for your commitment to fresh dough to ensure every pizza is great! Imagine hard to plan for such demand having just opened. Great work on a quick ramp up! Already one of our favorite craft brewery pubs with great food being huge bonus! Excellent bar tenders and staff! Great bar and great Bavarian style picnic tables in the back room! Keep up the great work!

    Jane R.

    Wish I lived in Bethlehem. This brewery is in my top 10. The food, service, and vibe 5+stars. Ate a Festivus Pie- deep dish Detroit style delish pizza pie. Local food ingredients and amazing foam filled glasses of great beer. Please take a quick detour off 78- you'll be so glad you did!

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    What a great place ! Beer ! And some of the best pizza in the valley . I would definitely return .

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    stay for the beer but must order the pizza! the pours are as perfect as the hops and the service. a great addition to the southside!

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