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Where to eat in Bethlehem

23 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Bethlehem. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Where to eat in Bethlehem

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    Apollo Grill

    The Apollo Grill has been consistently rated as one of the Lehigh Valley's top restaurants. They serve contemporary American cuisine, and reservations are recommended.

    11AM-10PM$20-40

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    Bethlehem Brew Works

    The Brew Works is an industrial-themed restaurant with its own microbrewery on site. Serves standard American fare, but with a German influence, such as Wiener schnitzel and sauerkraut.

    11AM-2AM$9-20

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    Bilal's Breakfast & Sandwiches

    Simple Turkish breakfasts and lunches, like korkerec. Limited seating.

    $10-20

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    Billy's Downtown Diner

    One of the best diners in Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley, located in Center City. Breakfast, salads, sandwiches and different "small bites".

    $5-15

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    Blue Grillhouse

    blue Grillhouse is an upscale-casual restaurant with an extensive wine bar, serving steaks and seafood. Located outside of Bethlehem in neighboring Bethlehem Township, it is a 15-minute drive from city center which will lead you to its strip-mall location. Don't be fooled by the surroundings; it is one of the best. Patio seating available.

    Mon-Thu 11:30AM-10PM, Fri 11:30AM-midnight, Sat 4PM-midnight, Sun noon-9PM$20-30

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    Carl's Corner

    Located down the street from Moravian College's football field, steak sandwiches and subs offer an inexpensive postgame (or anytime) meal.

    Mon-Sat 10:30AM-9PM

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    Deja Brew

    Deja Brew is Lehigh U's local coffeeshop, frequented by students and staff alike. Penn State fans, watch the football game here; the owners are die-hard fans.

    Mon-Sat 10AM-7PM, Sun 10AM-6PM$2-8

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    Edge

    Asian fusion is what's on the menu at Edge, a great place for a swanky dinner date. Or, grab a martini at the lounge. Located inside the Liberty Place building at Broad and Main Streets.

    Mon-Sat opening at 5PM, bar opens at 4PM$26-30

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    Francisco's Salvadoreño Restaurant

    Francisco's Salvadoreño Restaurant features Salvadoran food at a lower price.

    Mon-Fri 8AM-8PM, Sat 10AM-8PM, Sun 2-8PM$2-9

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    Goosey Gander II

    A student favorite, the Goose offers delicious subs at great prices. Make sure to look at the various "specials" posted on signs behind the counter.

    $4-6

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    La Lupita

    Located on the South Side near Lehigh University, this family-run Mexican restaurant is known for guacamole and tortillas.

    11AM-10PM$2-9

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    Lehigh Pizza

    Lehigh Pizza is one of many Bethlehem pizzerias, but it is one of the best on the South Side. Located next to the Banana Factory.

    $7-21 per pie

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    Machu Picchu Peruvian Restaurant

    Located on the South Side, MachPiccu brings a piece of Peru to Bethlehem with this authentic restaurant.

    $3-9

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    Nawab Indian Restaurant

    Nawab is one of only a handful of local Indian restaurants. Eat in at the buffet, or takeout if you prefer.

    11:30AM-7:30PM$9-15

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    Potts' Hot Dogs

    Potts' (pronounced "Pott-zees") is, as anyone in Bethlehem will tell you, probably the best hot dog in the Lehigh Valley. The dogs are super cheap too.

    $1-5

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    The Cup at the Bethlehem Dairy Store

    The Dairy Store, sometimes called "The Cup" is the hot spot for ice cream, with 80 years of history and over 25 flavors. Lines can get long in the summertime, but it's well-worth the wait.

    $2-5

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    The Wise Bean Coffee & Espresso Bar

    The Wise Bean is a very relaxed coffeehouse downtown. It's a great place to get some work done; they'll even pop in your favorite CD if you ask.

    $1-6

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    Tulum

    Tulum is good for Mexican eats on the cheap, and they also have many vegetarian options.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-9PM, Sat noon-9PM

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    Black Forest Deli

    Sandwiches as well as a Russian and Ukrainian menu.

    $6-13

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    Chop House at Wind Creek

    American steakhouse at Wind Creek Resort.

    Tue-Sun 5–10PM, closed Mon

  21. Eat

    Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet

    Fantastic buffet and hibachi at an inexpensive price.

    $10

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    The Melting Pot

    Popular chain of fondue restaurants.

    Mon-Thu 5-10PM, Fri 5-11PM, Sat 4-11PM, Sun 4-9PM

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    Vegan Treats

    Bakery offering 100% vegan fare.

    10AM - 9PM$4-10

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Bethlehem (CC BY-SA 4.0).