Was visiting Allentown for a wedding and needed a quick breakfast sandwich. I found La Vida Cafe…read morefrom a Google search. It was really easy to get to and spot! The people were so kind and friendly! The seating was cute and comfortable. I thought their pricing was reasonable. I wasn't crazy about my sandwich. I ordered the Rose Garden. I guess when I saw Texas Toast, I thought it would it would be a bit different. The pesto was pretty salty too. Pretty average sandwich not bad though.

What a cute spot! I tried the Rose Garden in a wrap and a Nutty Chai Tea. Very Good! Great menu…read moreselections; fast and friendly service as well.

This Monday evening wasn't very busy which was great for us. We selected our own table and was…read moregreeted promptly by our server. The fry board and cheese curds were perfect appetizers for the brewery vibe. Food arrived in a reasonable amount of time and everyone in my family enjoyed their dinner selections.

Food - 2/5 Service - 4/5 Ambiance - 4/5…read more Signature BBQ wings - meaty, tender, and well sauced. They could have used a few more minutes in the fryer to crisp up, but overall they were enjoyable. 7.8/10 Smash Daddy Double Smashburger - topped with American cheese, shredded lettuce, grilled onions, pickles, and a special sauce similar to Big Mac sauce. It was juicy, flavorful, and hit the spot. 7.7/10 House-Cut Fries - limp and over-salted. 6.8/10 Valley Cheesesteak Wood-Fired Pizza - heavy, floppy, and greasy, with almost no flavor. NR (below 6.0 cutoff)

This is basically an authentic version of Chipotle, and it is GOOD! Plus they're open crazy late…read more When you walk in, you'll stand in line to build your meal. They have burritos, bowls, salads, tacos and quesadillas. I wasn't super hungry, but my husband was so he decided to get tacos. You get THREE tacos in an order, and you can pick a different protein for each one if you'd like. They have tofu and veggie options for vegetarians, which is amazing. Next you'll add your toppings, such as veggies, cheese, guacamole, etc. We added a side of chips & queso and WOW! I think they make the chips in-house because they were very fresh. And the queso was different than what I'm used to as a born-and-raised Texan...however it was INCREDIBLY TASTY! This was a wonderful surprise seeing as this restaurant is located in Pennsylvania (which isn't exactly known for good Tex-Mex, if you feel me). The icing on the cake is that the staff members were so friendly! I always appreciate good service, and I feel like they went above and beyond here, especially considering that this is a counter-service type restaurant. Definitely give them a try if you're in the area!

I told my husband I'd choose this over Chipotle: the shrimp, pickled onions, fresh greens, Mexican…read morerice. We were only in town for the weekend and I was so sad I couldn't go back Sunday since they were closed. The staff was so KIND and genuinely enjoying their jobs. Very welcoming environment and so delicious.

The egg omelette tasted like something you could have cooked at home. They probably didn't hire a…read morechef, just someone who knows how to cook basic food. The coffee tasted bitter and burnt. They served food on paper plates and plastic utensils. It's not a place I would recommend for breakfast.

Good place to get breakfast and lunch while in downtown Allentown during the week…read more Flame grilled burger in large pretzel bun with fries was pretty good. Owner was very nice.

We hung out here before a concert. The location is perfect - right next to our hotel and right next…read moreto the arena. The bartenders and managers were awesome! Rosie, our bartender, was super attentive and friendly and chatted with us during her downtime. We would come back just to hang out with her. When her shift ended, she came back to the restaurant/bar just to hang out for a bit before we went to the concert. The crowd was small when we first arrived but filled up quickly. Despite being busy, we never had to wait for a drink. The inside is huge and there is a large outdoor patio area (with its own bar), as well. We ordered some nachos and couldn't believe how big the serving was! Three of us ate on it and didn't finish it. Well worth the price! Such a cool place for sports enthusiasts - we will be back!

Sports and Social is a high-energy sports bar with dozens of TVs showing live games and a DJ…read morespinning tunes during breaks, the place buzzes with excitement--though the noise can be overwhelming, especially during big games. The food is standard sports bar fare--wings, burgers, and fries--that's satisfying but not exceptional. The SPICY TUNA BITES were delicious but the cheesesteak was less than desirable. While the crowd and the energy make it a great spot for fans, the loud volume and average food might not appeal to everyone.

Great food and atmosphere. Service is outstanding. I highly recommend dining at Simpatico.read more

My first visit to Simpatico while traveling for work was disappointing. I went because of the…read morestellar rating on Yelp. I was alone and chose to dine at the bar. The bar area is a handsome space, and I was surprised to see that there were barely a handful of people dining. It was a Tuesday night, however. I ordered a cosmopolitan and asked for Cointreau instead of triple sec, but they didn't have any. The cocktail was fine nonetheless. I started with the agrodolce and Parmesan Brussels sprouts. They were fried until almost burned and were very greasy. The bartender graciously took them back and returned with another order. They were less burnt and greasy, and I ate them all, but they weren't great. For my entrée, I ordered chicken Marsala with fettuccine. The menu says that all pastas are homemade. The pasta and mushrooms looked beautiful and were cooked perfectly. The chicken was overcooked, but just barely, unfortunately. The entrée had almost no flavor. The pasta was tasteless, along with the mushrooms and chicken. The rich, silky Marsala sauce you'd expect was absent. I asked the bartender for salt and pepper, which he provided, and that did make a big difference in the flavor profile. I ate everything on the plate, and the food was satisfying, but it was mostly unremarkable. I enjoyed a delicious John Sloat Cabernet Sauvignon offered by the glass. The tiramisu I enjoyed for dessert was the best part of the meal. It was delicious and everything you'd expect. The bartender was exceptionally professional and gracious throughout my dining experience; it appeared to me that he's an asset to this business. On my next return trip here for work, I'll look to dine elsewhere. The food warrants 2 stars and the service warrants 5 stars. It's too bad, this is a great location, a handsome space, and a great bar.

For the friendliest deli around, this is the place to come…read more Great place for quick bagel and coffee. They have the best lox on the freshest bagels I have had in the Lehigh Valley. The food is always fast and fresh, and the place is clean. The proprietors, Mike and Mohammed are very nice and knock themselves out accommodating your deli desires, whatever they are. Mohammed is an artist, not just with the sandwich, but also a painter. He did the mural along the wall and the mosaic on the floor. If you stop in often, notice how he keeps adding to the mural. They also do catering. I have ordered sandwich trays that were a hit with a crowd and hummus, baba ganoush, and cucumber salad that people also liked. All good. All the time. I have told many people about this place and they have all been really happy with the food and service and thanked me. For a lot of people, it's their new favorite deli. I'm a fan. Their phone number: (610) 434-4440. Call ahead if you want take out and they'll have it ready for you.

I had to revised this review because Deli Plaza used to be my go-to place for lunch but …read more.. The food quality is OK and the wraps are often overstuffed with ingredients. Two recent experiences have led me to avoid the place. 1) I noticed that the person who prepares the food sometimes wears those plastic gloves, sometimes not. When he does wear the gloves, he does not remove them when handling money or after touching other people. So, what is the point of those gloves? Ick. 2) I ordered the $1.99 special sandwich of the day. The guy behind the counter asked me if I wanted it with a hero bun. I replied, 'Sure'. So he made the sandwich then charges me $6 for it. When I mentioned the $1.99 sign, he replied that is only for a small bun and he already made the sandwich on the hero bun. He said I could pay 'only $5' for the sandwich he already prepared. I paid, but left the deli feeling ripped off over $3. If the $1.99 is for only a certain type of sandwich bun, it should be on the sign and they should not try to up-sell through such tricky methods.

We had an early reservation prior to an in-town concert. The restaurant was packed. We sat by the…read morebar (I never saw the main room). Our light bites food was delicious and the service attentive. Salad was tasty, fries were hot and fish tacos delicious. We didn't have the burgers but they were huge.

We sat outside in what they call the "garden room." The ambience and lighting were cozy and…read morepleasant, and it was comfortably warm despite the 30°F temperature. Unfortunately, there was a strong cold draft at floor level, leaving our feet uncomfortably cold throughout the meal. The hostess was sweet and greeted us with a smile. The food service was unremarkable. Our waiter was not particularly friendly nor personable. The drinks were a weak start. The red sangria was poor. The bourbon cocktail was an odd mix of bourbon, apple cider, and other elements--an awkward, Frankenstein-style whiskey sour that simply didn't work. Worst of all, both drinks were served in thin plastic cups, which immediately cheapened the entire experience. I ordered the falafel sandwich and specifically requested a toasted bun. It arrived not just room temperature, but cold. I sent it back, and it returned burning hot... the bottom soggy... literally too hot to pick up... with no browning or color change, clearly microwaved. Microwaving is not toasting. At that point, the sandwich was inedible. I removed the bun entirely and ate just the falafel, which was dry and largely tasteless. At this point I knew coming back to this restaurant was a mistake. Food timing was another issue. The dishes took roughly 45 minutes to arrive after the drinks, possibly longer. We were all getting annoyed and what started out well when we first walked in turned negative. I wasn't impressed on my first visit years ago... and this second visit confirmed it. Between the poor drinks, cheap plastic cups, ridiculously long wait (with no explanation nor apology), and careless food execution, there's no reason to return.