What a wonderful place to hang out and relax with the one that you love…read more The treats were great, coffee was very good, service was on the money. A must do. Once again "better than Starbucks"

I was very hopeful that the pastries would be good, as this bakery received a lot of rave reviews…read moreand seems to be a small business, but I was disappointed with the quality. * Napoleone - VERY stale and smelled like an old building. It tasted like it had been sitting in a display case for days * Chocolate cannoli - best pastry I received. Super good! * Lobster tail - hard and half filled with cream * Strawberry cream puff - pastry itself was stale, strawberries were good. * Eclair - texture was fine, but it didn't have much flavor It may have been that I ordered them early in the afternoon, but the stale pastries tasted like they'd been left out for days. If you do visit, I highly recommend ordering their cannolis.

The best coffee spot in the area. Great flavors. Good spot to study and do work!…read moreWe got the spice spice baby and let it bee coffees, both were very well made! Highly recommend checking out this spot if you're in the area.

Writing a review after having to bop from their two locations trying to even figure out if they're…read moreopen. PLEASE update the stores Yelp, and Google hours as they differentiate from the hours listed on their door and the website. ONTO THE COFFEE First up ~ Banana pancake cold brew, with no cinnamon sprinkle on top (per my request) ~ 5.5/10 - The Cold brew itself has a great strong flavor. However there is no flavor beyond that. I did read their menu online prior to ordering and that definitely adds to my disappointment. The described maple and banana notes that the coffee "should" have are missing completely. They make a lot of their specialty syrups and flavors homemade which had me really excited, so I was quickly bummed to taste absolutely none of it. Next up ~ Black Cold brew with Vanilla ~ 7/10 - Simple, basic and what you expect. Not much to add here. Lastly, The FOOD ~ We ordered the Turkey bacon, double egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant. ~ 7.5/10 - The sandwich was good! I wouldn't order this again unless I was in a rush. The turkey bacon a little bit sweet and that was great. The Croissant was toasted well, however we were let down by the egg, it seemed to be baked? As if they cooked up a large egg bake for these specifically. Which personally, I wasn't expecting or a fan of. The Spongey texture was really a miss. I do think a bit of salt and pepper would've improved this overall. -

Yesterday, my wife and I drove up to Allentown, PA (~60 miles one way) for the main reason of…read morehaving lunch at The Shelby! When we arrived and saw that they were in a shopping mall, we were thinking about looking for somewhere else.... Boy I'm SO GLAD that we didn't! We arrived around 12:30 and they were packed - we were able to get a table outside (bar and inside dining area were too noisy for us)! Our server, Ariana O. was great! My wife enjoyed her Flamingo Fandango drink ($ 14.50) with the Torta Ahogada ($18.95) - both were delicious but the sandwich was very messy - better eaten with a knife and fork - and absolutely delicious as were their French fries that she had! I ordered the Beef "Cubano" sandwich ($ 17.95) with a side of golden beets ($ 2.00 up charge) glazed with the same horseradish sauce that was on the sandwich (Ariana's recommendation). Both were wonderful and we shared tastes of each other's items! It was worth the drive up and the impending drive back!!! We also shared a Dark Chocolate Custard pie that featured an Oreo type of crust with whipped cream and shaved dark chocolate as a topping - it tasted wonderful but I felt a little on the small size for the $ 12.95 price! All things considered, I would make the drive again to go back to experience the other items on the menu but as was suggested, I would definitely make a reservation for lunch and definitely would for dinner! FYI: their menu is seasonal so you want to view it online before you go!

My coworkers and I were in Allentown for some meetings and booked a reservation here for dinner…read more Everyone was very impressed! We walked in and even though it was busy we were taken to our reserved table immediately. The place is big with nice decor and ambiance, and the tables are spaced out enough that it keeps the area around you quiet enough to be able to hold a conversation comfortably with the people at your table. Our server was with us quickly and took our drink orders. All of the cocktails were delicious and several of us got a second round! We got the bao buns, chicken skewers, and birria poutine to start and they were all extremely delicious. The poutine tasted more like molé though so I personally wouldn't call it birria, and the cheese was a molten cheddar-like kind and not cheese curds. It was delicious though so no one complained! I got the curry and subbed tofu for shrimp. It was a little bland and I honestly wish there would've been a bit more of the curry itself (there was so much rice) and some more salt/seasoning, but it was fine. I'd give it a 7.5/10. My coworkers all enjoyed their own dishes (especially the rigatoni) and they kept raving about them throughout the whole meal. Our server was attentive and kept the table clean and our water bottles topped up. I definitely recommend checking it out! We're keeping it i. our list for next time we're in town :)

This place makes me feel like I'm in a winter ski lodge. It is beautifully decorated. The staff was…read morevery friendly. We didn't order food but the matcha latte, coffee and hot chocolate were just what the doctor ordered on this brisk afternoon. If you're looking for it while driving by, it is in through the same door for the bicycle shop.

Came for brunch and didn't have a great time…read more The positives were short: the bread for the sandwiches was decently tasty and the bathroom was well maintained and outfitted The negatives: -they didn't have any potatoes ready for the day so all dishes that included potatoes needed to be ordered without them as the potatoes wouldn't be ready for another hour. This effectively cut the menu in half -Waters were never refilled or offered to be the entire two hours we were here -hot sandwiches were almost all served cold and the egg was overcooked on one of them -Chicken Caesar Wrap was tiny and so was the breakfast burrito. Like tiny tiny -Food and service took a very long time (two hours from sitting down to receiving check) and the place was nearly empty when we sat down and ordered -The wrong menu item was brought out for one of our friends who dined with us -an ordered side of hot sauce came nearly an hour after the initial food was brought out -the large and small drinks were volumetrically the same despite a difference in price -things kept getting burned in the kitchen and the ventilation didn't seem to be working so the whole dining area was smoky Overall it felt like the restaurant was way more focused on aesthetics and instagramability than quality of the actual food. Which is possibly why the majority of the images available on the internet are of the restaurant itself and not the food they serve The pricing wasn't great either. overall not an experience we intend to try again

Actually we were at the Starbucks in Giant on Hamilton blvd in Trexlertown. I like it there. Only…read moremy second time actually but honestly people go there all of the time. why? it's totally way too expensive.

Great location!! Super busy!! Impressive service by Elissa…read moredespite how busy they were. She was accurately and respectfully taking all orders and moving customers along. The barista team was moving super quick like it was a sport. They spoke as I waited, watching them craft orders and had pleasant energy. Folks were coming in 2-4 at a time and ordering all types of food and beverages. I enjoyed watching the show fr!! Lol I ordered a Caramel Machiato, Medicine Ball, Plain Bagel, and bought a cutesy Spring cup. Everything was perfectly crafted and came out together. Heck yes I'd return !!

Great coffee and service! Very friend barista! I get coffee every morning! Highly recommend!read more

Pam is EXTREMELY RUDE - I have no idea how she thinks it's okay to talk to her costumers the way…read moreshe does. I was an everyday costumer, and I spilled my coffee ONCE and she said that it was my fault, cussed at me, and said she was mad that I wasted her inventory. She always has something negative to say and really knows how to bring you down. She should not treat her everyday customers this way, being that they are the backbone of her sales.

We were in the area for a wedding and wanted to shop local! We found this place and saw that it had…read moregreat lattes, was a cute shop, and had great service! All very true when we went, and their vanilla latte was excellent!

A drive through coffee place? Not the easiest drive around the tiny building with a large car, but…read moreyou can make it happen. I am not a coffee drinker, but my passenger was looking for something better than what they found in front of them in the morning, so we tried here. Turns out this place has been doing this for 20+ years, has super friendly service, and the vanilla latte that they served was one of the best they have ever tried.

Since moving to the area about a year ago , this establishment has been one of my favorite…read moreenvironments to step into . The service I am always provided is nothing but love and appreciation for my business and Time as a customer . lastly , my breakfast is always AMAZING. - Junior

Stopped by because husband and I were craving an egg sandwich on a fresh bagel. Service was pretty…read moreslow, but egg sandwich was yummy. Worth the wait.

Amazing spot for a chill coffee and pastry kinda morning! We were looking for a cool spot to grab…read moresome food and coffee... so glad we found Gems & Joe! Croissant breakfast sandwiches were delicious. Coffee was stellar. Owners were super friendly and gave us some ice cream to try out, delicious. DEFINITELY a go-to spot.

Great first experience. Extremely friendly. Space is modern and clean. My iced salted caramel latte…read morewas delicious. Dad sad "best coffee I've had in a long time." Looking forward to coming back.