Don Juan Mex Grill

Finding an all vegan place on the north side? Amazing…read more Wish this place had opened up sooner so I could have gone more. Super kind staff and welcoming plants and books. Love any place that lets you color while waiting for your food. They have a cooler of things to grab while you wait or for takeout. Half of the menu was pierogies and finding vegan options was a huge plus. The loaded pierogies were arguably better than the buffalo option. I'm partial because I am not a fan of buffalo sauce. The only con was the utensils were impossible to use. They kept on breaking and could not cut anything. Wish they had reusable options that were a little more sturdy. Also got the Mac salad and it was great. Not too much mayo or anything at all.

I asked my friend to get the gobbler for me since I knew I would not be able to get it. He got it…read moreon the last day it was available and it tasted fine. I could not believe it was vegan. It seems there has been a few misses here in the past but overall, it's a top vegan spot. There are places near me that offer a vegan gobbler too but I don't always notice. Community and pretty Internet pictures help a lot. Reading some of the owner's struggles and seeing her in full force now is very inspiring. I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to have some quality vegan food and to be able to support such strength without it feeling forced or unnatural for me. What could be "better"? A bigger place, more parking would be nice, more specific dates on when something is offered rather than me having to know the vibe that specials are likely Mon- Sat and Sun is likely no specials unless they happen to have that special leftover. VegOut should consider TooGoodToGo too.

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Gummy Strawberry Milk Shake

Mediterranean Grill

4.7(79 reviews)

The service is amazing and the food is delicious. The employees are very friendly and professionalread more

Wife and I recently dined at Mediterranean Grill, and it was a fantastic experience! The food was…read moreincredibly flavorful , and wife was especially impressed with the variety gluten-free options they offered. The service was prompt and exceptionally friendly, and the restaurant's ambiance was delightful . I highly recommend checking this place out!

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Anatolian Kitchen

4.5(291 reviews)

2.1 mi

For perfectly grilled meats and other Turkish specialties this is the place. Service is always…read morepolite and never a wait for food to arrive at your table. Not sure what to order? Keep an eye on the dishes parading out of the kitchen. Just one picture on this visit, we arrived absolutely famished. Tonight's dinner we started with the meat Manti. I'm a sucker for dumplings and these little packages topped with garlic yogurt, chili oil and sumac are hard to stop eating. Mains were our favorite -the grilled lamb chops-don't be afraid to use your hands. Definitely leave room for dessert, the warm Kunefe paired with Turkish tea are great to share and nicely finish off your meal.

Food - 4/5 Service - 2/5 Ambiance - 3/5…read more Mix Appetizer - includes hummus, stuffed grape leaves, eggplant salad, babaganoush, ezme, haydari, kabak tarama, havuc tarama, and crushed wheat salad, served with fresh homemade bread. Everything had so much flavor, and I loved the variety. 8.3/10 Chicken Soup - filled with tender chicken and vegetables. 8.1/10 Mix Grill - includes chicken, lamb, and Adana kebabs, served with rice, a mixed salad, and pickled red cabbage. The meats were well seasoned, and the sides were fresh. 8.1/10 Chicken Kebab - 8.0/10

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Turkish coffee

The Cafe

4.4(47 reviews)

The Cafe has been renamed "221" and is located on Broad Street in Bethlehem. The BYOB offers…read moreupscale Thai food that was surprisingly delicious. Don't pass up the Spicy Shrimp Soup. The wonderfully melded blend of flavors along with the freshness of the shrimp made this a must for starters. Our main dishes were all prepared with the freshest of ingredients and vegetables cooked to perfect tenderness. The quiet ambience and attentive service rounded out a delightful evening. I could not recommend 221 more highly. This 2- generational mom and pop gets an A in my book.

What a sweet gem this place is!…read more The interior is quaint and homey, offering warmth as soon as you come in. Now, let's get to the really good part: the food. Came here with my mom, as part of our tradition to check out restaurants she's not tried in Bethlehem (I grew up here, she still lives here and I am now in Philly). We each began with one of their Thai coconut soups: me, the 3 mushroom and her the chicken-coconut. This was so heavenly and light and scrumptious. The mushrooms were unusual and not typical of any I've tried. They had great texture and blended beautifully with the lemongrass and other traditional Thai aromatics. Mom got shrimp/crabmeat fried rice and absolutely loved it. I got the vegetarian Thai-Basil pad Thai and it was cooked to perfection! Lovely rice cellophane noodles, broccoli, sprouts, peppers and a phenomenal spicy basil infused sauce - not too heavy either. Service was warm and expedient. I would absolutely return !

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Soba noodle salad

Bibi’s Tiffin

4.5(42 reviews)

3.2 mi

I lived many years in NJ where good Indian food is easy to find, especially in Edison and Jersey…read moreCity. Bibi's is as good as anything I've eaten in Jersey. What makes it even more special is that it serves Indo-Chinese specialties like Gobi Manchurian and Hakka Noodles. The Chicken Biryani brought me back to a food truck that I would go to on 46th and 6th Avenue in Manhattan a few years ago! The food was fresh so it takes a minute to prepare. Prices and portions were decent. I will definitely be back. Bethlehem is a foodie paradise because of places like this!

10/10 recommend. The food is incredible and the staff is really friendly and kind. Excellent…read morevegan/vegetarian options too!

Bibbi's Tiffin

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Gulab jamun- omg a sweet donut saturated in a sweet rose water glaze sprinkled with coconut

The Aladdin Restaurant

4.3(203 reviews)

4.8 mi

Incredible and authentic food! Wonderful service! Felt like my childhood, I was right back in my…read moreSito's house eating a meal fresh from the garden!

This place is great! I love the atmosphere it's cozy and relaxing. The service is always fantastic…read moreand they are so friendly here. The food is awesome! I love the hummus and always get kabobs. I like to do one chicken and one beef with onions and peppers and the rice is delicious. I got to see the belly dancer last night too which made for a fun experience! Definitely check it out!

Aladdin showcases a warm and inviting Mediterranean atmosphere with excellent food.

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Bethlehem Veg Fest

4.3(6 reviews)

4.4 mi

Better than ever, and all vegan this year. So restaurants had to stretch a bit if they wanted to be…read morethere. Incredible speakers like journalist Will Potter, author Victoria Moran, and the owner of Vegan Treats. More animal rescue/advocacy groups were here this time. You had to fight to be close to the large Vegan Treats tent. We missed the Cinnamon Snail truck with their tender maple bourbon donuts but were charmed by the Pizza Wagon: the best one had cauliflower puree, roasted potatoes, rosemary, and onion, OMG. We will plan better next year to get in on more cooking demonstrations -- you can get full with the samples they hand out. This festival is free, and oh the parade of gorgeous dogs. I paid to get in the pen with piglets of Ross Mill Farm and enjoyed every second of it, even being nibbled because I had just had pizza in my hand. Saw friends from several counties. Just a wonderful friendly vibe. We left with takeout and wish it had gone on longer, Another good thing is that vendors actually stay until the end and don't pack up early. I see this expanding. The world is changing for the good, although it can be hard to see sometimes with so much violence and war.

This was my second vegfest, after this year's inaugural Philly VegFest, and it did not disappoint…read more We got there about an hour in at noon, and the lines at Cinnamon Snail were starting to get bad but they moved very quickly. Thank goodness because we were starving, having not eaten in preparation for a day of VegFest binging. We split an apple turnover and a small spinach pie from the Snail while we waited for our two tempeh sandwiches. The sandwiches came out quickly and we split the Thai tempeh (very spicy but very tasty) and the kale and mustard tempeh (very tasty as well). Both were served on very good millet bread. I would have prefered a little more variety, maybe one on a baguette or something, but overall I was incredibly satisfied. Not too full for more food though! I also noshed on a a bite of a pretzel-shaped sweet and salty doughnut from Vegan Treats, who had an absolutely wonderful spread of desserts. The doughnut was just ok, I took home two lemon bars that were out of this world good. Finally, I split a vegan cheesesteak empenada with my husband; it was pretty bland. However, it was great to have so many options to try all in one place. I also purchased two items of clothing: one festival T-shirt in a gorgeous periwinkle color. The T had a cool saying on the front and a pretty logo on the back, but it's just a boring straight T, I would've prefered a fancy organic washed out cotton. I may have to alter it when I get home, turn it into a boat neck or something like the refashionista (look her up!) Also purchased an absolutely gorgeous open neck turquoise, soft as butter sweatshirt that had a elephant herbivore logo. I'm in love with this item from Grape Cat. Luckily they accepted Visa because I was running out of cash fast at this fest!

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Hi Pot - Bethlehem

4.6(141 reviews)

4.4 mi

My girlfriend and I never had Taiwanese food before, so we had to go. We're both glad that we did…read more The place is a blast with ring-planets hanging from the ceiling, red booths, and a lot of room to enjoy one's meal. The servers took great care of us as first-time customers. We both ordered their delicious bubble tea (Japanese matcha and strawberry). My girlfriend got a double-order of their spring rolls, which she loved. I was presented with their Seafood Lobster Hi-Top and it was spectacular! The dish reminded me of a Vietnamese Fao meal and came loaded with an array of seafood: mussels, clams, lobster, shrimp, squid, octopus, fish, fishballs, and three types of mushrooms. I also asked for medium spicy and it was spot-on. The meal was absolutely delicious. We both took food home and it was amazing the next day. We cannot wait to return to this amazing restaurant and we hope you get a chance to visit and taste for yourselves!

We have been going here for years. Nothing else like it in the Lehigh Valley. Their portions are…read morevery generous, and packed with so much variety. Each hot pot is carefully plated to include variety in every bowl - this has been consistent over the years. You can tell they care to do a wonderful job, every time. The servers are very attentive and can remember us and our orders every time, even when we haven't been in in months. We wished we lived closer. Restrooms are always very well maintained and very clean restaurant.

Such a fun interior.

Their over-loaded and delectable seafood dish.

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Twisted Olive

4.0(315 reviews)

Very pleasantly surprised by the intimate ambiance, menu variety, and food quality. We couldn't…read morehave been treated better by our server, who was attentive and congenial. The drink selection was phenomenal and the drinks themselves were well mixed. Most importantly, the food was delicious, and more than surpassed our expectations. It was the best meal we've had in months. The price was a bit on the higher end, but was not out of the ordinary for a restaurant of this caliber on the north side of Bethlehem. I'd be comfortable conversing with colleagues or entertaining a date here.

Food: Delectable short rib ravioli - though the skin was a bit thick for our taste; crabcakes were…read morepretty decent; roasted chicken was overcooked and rubbery, though the sauce was delicious Service: no frills, friendly Ambiance: clean, spacious, no frills

Fish Tacos.

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Apollo Grill

4.5(681 reviews)

I stopped by Team Apollo during Musikfest for a quick bite, and it ended up being a great choice…read more We decided to try the Musikfest specials of the day the lemon pepper wings and the shrimp udon noodles and both were delicious. The wings were perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of lemon pepper, and the shrimp udon noodles were flavorful, comforting, and generously portioned. Even though it was a busy festival day, everything came out quickly. A special shoutout to our server, Daniel, who was friendly, attentive, and incredibly efficient. He made sure we had everything we needed without missing a beat, even with the restaurant being busy. If you're looking for a casual spot with good food and fast service, especially during Musikfest, Team Apollo is definitely worth checking out.

First time here. First- the vibe is super cool, very…read morefriendly staff and cool interior. Our meal was PEI oysters (drool), clams casino( yummy), quinoa salad, tuna tartare (excellent) and black and blue steak appy(super yummy). Alison was our server, very cool! What more can I say? Really nice experience!

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Melanie M.

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Don Juan Mex Grill has the best birria tacos in Lehigh Valley, PA. If you're searching for authentic birria tacos near Easton or the best Mexican restaurant in the Lehigh Valley, this is the place to go. The birria tacos are incredible--perfectly seasoned, tender meat with crispy tortillas and rich consommé for dipping. The flavor is authentic and easily some of the best Mexican food in the Lehigh Valley. Everything at Don Juan Mex Grill is fresh and made to order, from the tacos and burritos to the salsas and toppings. The quality of the ingredients and attention to detail really set this Mexican restaurant apart from others in the area. The restaurant is clean, welcoming, and conveniently located in Bethlehem, PA, making it a great spot for dine-in or takeout. The staff is friendly, fast, and provides excellent customer service every time. If you're looking for birria tacos in Easton, Bethlehem, Emmaus or Fogelsville, PA, or the best tacos in the Lehigh Valley, Don Juan Mex Grill is a must-visit. This has quickly become my go-to Mexican restaurant in Bethlehem. read more

Alexander O.

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7 years ago

We've been to the Bethlehem, Emmaus, and Macungie (Catina) locations and Don Juan's food and service is consistently great. The best tacos (bravo style w/chorizo) in town and the empanadas are really hard to beat. The cantina location has a more extensive menu and table service and that food has been stellar as well. We love the restaurants and recommended them to everyone. read more

Thomas L.

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7 years ago

As usual, we really enjoyed today's order. My wife loves the salad and usually gets that, but I like EVERYTHING else as well. Today it was Quesadilla w/chicken. Last time Chorizo Tacos. Always fresh and always ready when we arrive for pickup. Great place! read more

Andrew R.

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9 years ago

Awesome food with mouth watering flavor! The customer service is really excellent as well. The young woman in the front was very helpful with guiding me through the menu. read more

Nadia D.

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7 years ago

Don Juan is my favorite place for Tacos and Taco Bowls. Everything is always absolutely delicious and I will continue to go on a weekly basis! read more

Gabriela S.

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7 years ago

Great food and service. Fresh ingredients and the ambiance is lovely

Mathew P.

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4 years ago

Great food! We love Don Juan's and have been a customer for years.

Jonathon P.

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7 years ago

Great good and great staff. Never disappointed in this place.

Susana J.

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7 years ago

Me encatan las quesadilla!!! The best costumers service

Melissa V.

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7 years ago

Food is great! Service is fast. Staff friendly.

Michelle B.

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7 years ago

Best Mexican around! Order almost every week

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