The best cafes in Allentown
10 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Marzwire Coffee
CafesMarzwire Coffee keeps it simple and good, serving smooth cups and stocking single-origin beans like an Ethiopian with berry-chocolate notes…
Marzwire Coffee
CafesThe Joint Coffee Co.
CafesThe Joint Coffee Co. keeps Bethlehem caffeinated with in-house roasted beans, dialed-in espresso, and matcha that actually tastes like…
The Joint Coffee Co.
CafesFor mornings that need to feel easy, Nowhere Coffee Co. - West End keeps breakfast rolling until noon, then leans into coffee, bagels,…
Gems & Joe
CafesFamily-owned Gems & Joe keeps the caffeine game strong with specialty coffee, pastries, and cold drinks, plus a fully customizable matcha…
Gems & Joe
CafesPanera Bread
CafesCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
CafesLe Cat Cafe
CafesLe Cat Cafe is the cat hangout where you can book time with adoptable felines, unwind with friends, and maybe meet your future roommate.…
Le Cat Cafe
CafesFRIEDA
CafesFrieda is a community-forward cafe where a Paris-trained chef, a dedicated baking team, and even a resident jam maker keep things…
FRIEDA
CafesCAKE&JOE Center City
CafesCake&Joe Center City nails the coffee plus dessert craving, with rose lattes, breakfast sandwiches, and over 16 individual mousse cakes…
CAKE&JOE Center City
CafesLa Vida Café
CafesBreakfast spot serving baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, salads, and more.
La Vida Café
CafesA La Mousse
CafesA La Mousse is where feather-light mousse cakes, matcha slices, and legit coffee meet for low-key catchups and post-dinner cravings. When…
A La Mousse
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