This diner has been around for quite a while. The building has been remodeled but the main frame with the big windows, the breakfast bar and the booths are still there. The smell of fresh coffee is everywhere and a positive vibe is present. We sat down quickly in the farthest booth, our preference. I had a nice view of the patrons, the street, and the kitchen. I noticed the amount of dessert on the counter, and later learned they were made in house, and if I am not wrong, this place is known for their desserts. We ordered a pretty standard diner breakfast and everything was perfect. As usual, and not to say that I am complicated, I had my order customized, and the server graciously accommodated me. After all, great service means a bigger tip. We were very satisfied. I got to visit a true diner, have a good meal, get a feel of the community, and the chance to help that community with my business. After all, diners, just like breweries, are traditionally American institutions for community exchange, much like the town's inn or the pub, if we were in the British lands. read more

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Golden Gate Diner is located on Union Blvd. in Allentown. They are open every day from 6AM - 9PM. I drive by this diner all the time and I haven't been in since I was a kid, so I had to stop in for a nostalgic visit. I ordered French onion soup and the Golden Gate special (1/4 lb burger and fries). The soup was savory and the burger was juicy. The fries were a bit undercooked, but $6.50 for a burger and fries is a great deal. Pickup and delivery are both available. French Onion Soup - 8.2 Golden Gate Special - 7.5 French Fries - 7.2 Food - 7.6 Service - 7.6 Value - 8.4 Restaurant score - 79 read more

Golden Gate Diner - Golden Gate Special - Diners Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Very nice people. The hot turkey was pretty poor quality. Good lentil soup. I wish the food was as good as the people are friendly. No reason to return. read more

Good old fashioned diner food and ambiance.! We have eaten here many times and tried several different dishes. The breakfasts are my favorite so far. The food is what I expect from a diner, so many diners today are not keeping with diner tradition/expectations. Golden Gate does. From the food to the ambiance to the service. The owner is a great guy. Very friendly, always willing to jump in if the staff needs help. He checks on his customers himself to ensure their dining experience is good. We will definitely return when in town. read more

Great food; great prices ! Service was good. Conveniently located. I like the menu.. read more

Excellent breakfast. Wife's omelet was huge, not a fan of the pancakes...but will give 2nd chance..coffee good not great...50s vibes for atmosphere, very bright and clean...waitress and service fast....very pleasant experience... Will be back...home fries perfect read more

As things used to be. Solid food selection, I had the Eddie with Bill. Good no fantastic but good with a great price and good old school vibes. read more

I came here for lunch on my day off and got the chicken sandwich and chips. The chicken sandwich was SO good! It's a nice clean restaurant with a great wait staff. read more

Great service from top to bottom. The old school theme is right on point here. The food is hot fresh and well done. This is your typical diner with a host of regulars. There is care here, and that is not to be over looked. read more

I was traveling to Lancaster and stopped at the Golden Gate diner in Allentown. The server, Maryann was very courteous and prompt. The food was delecious and plentiful. Restaurant was spotless. Prices were unbelievable. Will definitely return read more

The best Greek salad in the town . I recommend this place, the food is very delicious and tasty . I come back again. The service is excellent is asking for server : DARWIN. Atmosphere is great the restaurant very clean everything and nice shine and always fresh , nice place . read more

Golden Gate Diner - the best Greek salad in the town . I recommend food is very delicious and tasty . I come back again. The service is amazing . - Diners Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Very good food and service, we had a very good experience here. Place was packed yet they brought our food in a timely manner.

great food .. awesome prices... good desserts.. clean friendly... staff professional and courteous..

5 old high school friends met up for lunch the other day. The service was pleasant and attentive and well paced. Typical good diner food with lots of options. Lunch specials were good and fairly priced. I had an omelette which was properly prepared. Good cup of hot coffee before we hit the road. Clean and bright interior. Try it. read more

Farm omelette with home fries and sauteed onions was really good. Friend really liked beef barley soup and meatball parmesan sandwich. Coffee pretty good. On second visit, blueberry pancakes were not hot, pretty good tastewise. Decaf was okay. Third visit, cabbage soup was okay. Couldn't taste raspberry vinaigrette in side salad. Home made tomato sauce was really good. Needed more tomato sauce and salt for spaghetti. Two small beef meatballs with spaghetti were not bad, could have been fresher. Service was hit or miss. read more

The food was delicious! Prices so reasonable! Very nice servers. We live 45 mins away but will go back because we like it so much!

Food is good. Service is friendly. Price is inexpensive. A large selection of Diner food is in order and the price is right. I went Sunday late morning and did not experience any waiting. Since it is not that far, I'll be back! Wife liked it as well! read more

Awesome the food, service, and ambiance here was phenomenal. I really enjoyed it. My favorite part was enjoying it with my family.

Love diners, and had a very good experience with this one. It was late when we rolled in after drinks, and all the other kitchens were closing down for the night. Luckily, this place was close by, open and not super crowded. Clean, bright, + nostalgic music from the 80's and 90's. It was a welcome step back in time. I'm old fashioned and really enjoyed the beef liver & onions entree. Our waitress was really attentive and sweet. If I'm ever in town visiting again, I'd be happy to come back. read more

Golden Gate Diner - a plate of food with gravy, mashed potatoes, and broccoli - Diners Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Quaint neighborhood diner. All locals with just good home cooked food and courteous staff. Nice selection of entrees. Nothing spectacular but comforting all the same. read more

Golden Gate Diner - Old time diner...cute - Diners Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

2 Stars for food, 5 stars for the people so Im at 3.5 but since I go to a diner more for the food... I have to round down. I've had their breakfast which is more of a 3 but their dinner offerings were frankly, poor. I would suggest that maybe the cook was just tired but truthfully the ingredients weren't fresh, the food was either over seasoned or bland, and the textures showed little thought to cook time. I couldn't even eat my lasagna. You might be asking "why would you get lasagna at a Diner man?!" Yeah, you're right. Truthfully, the kids didn't like any of their food either (admittedly, their mom is a great cook) but they did enjoy the treat at the end. I hate to talk poorly of a great icon on the East Side. Come for the people and the great atmosphere, but for me, I wouldn't stay for the food. read more

Friendly atmosphere, friendly people good vibes and good food! I will keep coming back for more food and friendly service: Thank guys keep up the great work! read more

The perfect diner! The waitress was beyond sweet and amazing service. The blueberry pancakes were perfection. I wish every diner was like this one. Wish I could come back for the All you can eat spaghetti night. You can't go wrong with the prices too! Whenever I'm back in Bethlehem, I'll be back to the Golden Gate Diner read more

Golden Gate Diner - Blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs with cheese and sausage links - Diners Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Great service. Good food. Small town feel and diner. Nice little spot for locals. Enjoy

Amazing food, fantastic service, and awesome space. Totally recommend to anyone in the area or stopping by on a roadtrip

Stale dinner rolls. Menus were sticky. Dinner bland. Server was nice though. Cashier didn't offer any assistance or refund.

Stopped for breakfast. Had t6he cheese steak omelet, came with the marinara sauce. Home fries and toast. Had to settle for white toast, no rye. Also had to ask for jelly for my toast, grape & strawberry. Excellent omelet, might have had a little more meat. It was good, & the meal included the coffee & they made fresh decaf for me. Bright newly remodeled, first time I have been here since they reopened. Prices are great! I shall be back soon. Good service, mice place! read more

This is a great diner, especially for their prices. The diner is clean, efficient staff, and a great manager/owner. With our big group, we had chicken parm, chicken marsala, grilled sticky bun, fried cod, club sandwich, and more. The quality of food is good, and the desserts are yummy! The manager/owner took the time to take out 15+ pies and cakes for me to see and he gave me the name and details about each one. Our table had coconut cream pie, rice pudding, and a chocolate cake. As we left, the manager/owner offered tastes of other desserts to my mom, for the future. The experience was very pleasant. read more

If you don't eat here, I will! Delicious food with a warm staff at amazing prices. Don't forget to tip your waitress!

One of the two owners (brothers) are ALWAYS there and the food and cleanliness is outstanding. The fresh seafood and delicious steaks are the best choices. Take the time to visit a family run business and skip the fast food for a great experience! read more

I had a really big burger, I was too drunk to remember what it was called but it was delicious, but than again anything would have been delicious in the condition I was in. Lol plus the waitress was so nice to us even in our obnoxious state. read more

Golden Gate Diner - Diners Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

The salmon today which was on the deals of the day was not good. Too fishy and can't be eaten. Food that we order was all short cut. Canned mashed potatoes, candy carrot was can (can taste the tin). The good thing was the soup but the cracker was not crunchy. Wouldn't recommend this place anymore. Bethlehem t good for the money. The waitress though was nice. Wouldn't go back. read more

Great food. Great people. Ower is a very nice man I did not think that Seafood was going to be this good a Diner. It was better than Red Lobster I can say read more

Golden Gate Diner - Great food so yummy - Diners Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

This small diner has the most amazing food ive had in years. I recommend the bis and gravy they are the best since my dad use to make before he passed. The staff was top notch. read more

This diner offers delicious food at reasonable prices. You can be guaranteed whatever you choose to eat, it will be amazing.

First, I set my restaurant setting to "diner". It's a critical distinction, as I am not looking for fancily-prepared victuals. What I do expect, however, is snappy service, friendly wait staff, and quick service. This restaurant delivers, at a ridiculously low price besides. The food was delicious and was not smothered in oils or greases... instead, my breakfast-for-lunch was served warm, tasty, and with a pleasant smile. I also have to say that this diner, like many others, has a huge number of regular patrons who receive a great deal of attention to ensure their needs are addressed. In a way, this restaurant reminds me of some of the local bars in Spain with regular patrons and a sense of community. I highly recommend trying this spot out! read more

Very inexpensive 24hrs Allentown diner with an interior that takes you back in time and that is mostly filled with an older clientele. I had the fried haddock. The service was friendly but the wait was fairly long and while the food was OK it was by no means great and 4 stars would be stretching it a bit in my opinion. read more

Golden Gate Diner - fish and chips and a salad - Diners Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

My son recommends that children try the Batman (grilled cheese sandwich, french fries, drink, and ice cream are included). I had the Parmesan chicken and spaghetti entrée which included soup, salad, and a dinner roll. Flavors were traditional and comforting. Our bill was $13 which was more than reasonable for the amount of food we received. We will be back! read more

Golden Gate Diner - Night view of Golden Gate Diner. - Diners Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Just had my first experience at Golden Gate Diner while taking a day trip to Allentown. The inside is very dated looking, but I kinda like that. What I wasn't that wild about was their omelette. They used canned mushrooms. What??? C'mon, canned mushrooms in an omelette? Canned mushrooms in general don't taste good, but in omelette?? Not a fan. The homefries were very tasteless. Cheese had a very processed taste as well. I know this spot is pretty inexpensive, but I've been to countless other diners that still execute so much better. It was mostly older folks in there. Perhaps they dig the cheap eats and don't mind below average diner fare. Service was ok, but not very attentive. If back in area unlikely to return. read more

This is the first time we go to this diner. We looked over the reviews and decided to head over. I grabbed the Meatloaf, smashed potatoes and it came with a side Ceasar salad, and a broccoli soup (I don't like soup but this one was amazing!!). My wife got a turkey, Swiss cheese on a croissant. My two kids got the hot dog with fries which came with a drink and a scoop of ice cream. For desert we got tapioca pudding and the ice cream sundae. All in all the food was delicious and extremely affordable. If I'm in town, I will definitely be swinging by this diner again. The waitress was great and there was not a moment that our drinks were low. The constantly keep tabs to make sure drinks are full and that all is ok which is outstanding. GREAT service!! Thank you!!! read more