I ate at the Golden Gate Diner last week and it really felt like I was walking into my own house. The whole staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. I got the French toast, eggs, sausage, and bacon, which was all amazing. This place is a 10/10! read more

Great diner with a welcoming, family feel. Delicious breakfast sandwich and corn beef hash with just the right tiny amount of crunch without any burning. read more

Golden gate has the best prices in the Lehigh valley. Dinners come with soup salad and a vegetable! Everyone knows each other like family. read more

Golden Gate Diner - Chicken Johnathan - Diners Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Wow! Unexpected. I am dropping my son off to college and he picked the diner. For what the prices are (I wish Our area would have places like that) it is truly good and the service is friendly. read more

Looking for a cheap, quick but delish breakfast place? This place is it! I highly recommend this diner as the pancakes are awesome! Also for $4.50...for 1 egg, 1 sausage patty, coffee and 2 nice size pancakes...this place can fit just anyones budget! The only down side is the parking can be a little meh. read more

Sometimes, it's just a matter of the luck of the draw. You ask for 3 cards and hope you get something to make your hand stronger. Sometimes you do; sometimes you don't. So, I was in the really authentic 50's Golden Gate Diner on Union Boulevard on Sunday morning. I sat at the counter as is my preference when dining alone. It permits a view of the entire operation, and a good chance to chat with the service folks. They were great women - diverse and each with a story to tell. Some had been there over 20 years and knew several generations of customers. Others, had been there much less time, but felt themselves slowly getting sucked into the time machine some diners become. My server, Du, had been slinging it for only 4 years, and her Vietnamese habits were morphing into "honey doll" argot. She was friendly and sweet. These were characters from a Steinbeck novel. I wanted a relatively healthy start and ordered Oatmeal, Toasted Corn Muffin and Coffee. I noticed the large muffins on the counter next to me, wrapped in Saran. I asked if they were fresh, and to her credit she said she was not sure as she had not been on the day before. I decided to take a chance, they looked so good. A few minutes later the bowl of Oatmeal arrived along with the Muffin. The gruel's edges had a splatter pattern that looked to be the work of a microwave. The lumpy texture confirmed it had not been prepared on a stovetop. The taste was okay, but I was let down that I had not drawn an Ace. The Corn Muffin lay in crumbled pieces. It had not survived intact from the wrap, to the grill, onto the plate. Distinct signs of freezing and defrosting. The taste was right, but the texture was slightly dry, and it was impossible to spread any butter without further disintegration. Drew another low card. This was not my day. The Coffee was quite good and replenished often. As any gambler would do with these cards in hand; I folded. I transferred my coffee into a "to go" cup, left a Susan B as a tip, and went looking for another game. read more

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Pros: OPEN 24 HOURS!!! Good, typical Greek diner food at cheap prices. Con: Can't think of any right now, really. Okay, so the "OPEN 24 HOURS!!!" pro was a bit of overkill. I mean, there are a couple of other diners along Union Blvd. that can boast the same thing (Top Diner, Izzy's Family Restaurant). And both offer pretty much the same type of food as well. But bear in mind a few facts: 1) I only have a bicycle as transportation. 2) I live in South Bethlehem. 3) I've had bouts of insomnia recently And of course, the only 24 hour places I knew of until were: a) Pantry One/WaWa (subs are nice and all, but kinda old for me. Plus, you can't sit down) b) Dunkin Donuts (good coffee, good donuts, good other food, but kinda limited) c) Queen City Diner (decent food but, too far away) d) Bethlehem Diner (crappy food AND too far away) So imagine my surprise, around 11 pm a couple of nights ago, when I ran into this diner while in the area. I planned on staying up all night and getting a lot of reading done, and I needed food and coffee to power my way through. My dinner was a country omelet, with buttered toast which was very good and cost less than $5. Coffee was 95 cents, and had unlimited refills (very important). And my 'breakfast' later on, which was really a 5 am snack, was the Cheesesteak Omelette: it was pretty much as Brian L described. There were two menus during the time I was there: a 'regular' menu featuring everything, and a breakfast menu. Interestingly enough, the breakfast menu items all included complimentary coffee, while the breakfast items in the 'regular' menu didn't. Then again, the breakfast menu offered vastly more breakfast items, so....I really have no point, I guess. Anyway, my goal was to get a ton of reading done, and I succeeded. The night-shift waitress was quite attentive and kept asking if I needed coffee and water refills. So thank you Golden Gate Diner - for being around when I needed you. Even though you're a good 30 minute bike ride away from me, you're worth the trip whenever I plan to stay up all night reading. EDIT: The food's good, but not that good. I was kinda intoxicated with the concept of a nearby 24 hour diner more than anything. So 4 stars it is. read more

This is a quaint diner not far from our hotel. The food was ok except for a very odd looking bowl of tomato and onions that had probably been in the bowl for a few years. Time to toss it and the awful looking green beans. The server was pleasant and the host was very nice and helpful. read more

I just had breakfast at the retro-fabulous, clean and friendly Golden Gate. I couldn't remember the last time I was there, probably because it was sometime in middle of the night after partying at the Sterling Hotel in 1992. But I'm glad I went back, in the daytime. Inexpensive, tasty food, great service, and I love that they have pretty flowers in the front of the vintage diner facade. Oh, and the waitresses call you "hon" which gets bonus points! read more

Two words, hungry Yelpers: COUNTRY STYLE. It's on the menu, not attached clearly to the omelets or the specials or anything else, but the country style is there and it is unforgettable. You want everything all in one pile? you got it. It's salty, breakfasty, hammy, eggy: all of that important "food group" stuff. They didn't quite seem to understand when i wanted it with cheese, though. It just came with two slices dropped on top (the size of the thing dwarfs two slices of American Cheese), which seems like a pretty preposterous way to cheese an omelet. Beyond that you've got the coffee, which is surprisingly tasty, and the decor, which is a hot mess of awesome. The Golden Gate is so cheap and fun that it's nuts to skip it. read more

Good comes out fast. Old school Diner food. If you want a hot breakfast, simple eggs and potatoes. Can go wrong. Not fancy st all- good eggs and potatoes. read more

Getting to the diner looked pretty promising at first. The workers are so nice and the water was great. That was the only thing that was good. Food was terrible. The rolls was just microwaved, the meatballs were soggy, and the steak was just a burger patty with cheese. I wish I could give this a zero star rating. read more

Stop in after LAX tourney at Lehigh U. Was a Diner!!! Waitress was really nice Coffee good, hot turkey sandwich and all were just diner-right!!! Daughters burger was real good. desert was diner-good. Nice place. Not sure about the retro stuff folks are talking about. Was a Diner. Oh. Was super cheap!!! read more

My favorite little diner. I come home to Bethlehem from Pittsburgh and my first and favorite stop is the Golden Gate Diner. The day Golden Gate closes its doors will be the worst day of my life. read more

Amazing. We have never eaten here before. It is 11:30 at night. We each had the Delmonico steak and eggs breakfast for 8.95. It really is Delmonico! You can't fake the texture. 9 bucks. Better than most steak houses. Also, I am surprised at how clean this place is too. We will be back! read more

Typical Greek diner. Recommended by one of my Greek friends. Had something on their menu I've never really seen on any other diner menus. They had a Cheese Steak Omelette which was recommended by my friend. So of course, I had to try it. The omelette was very flavorful and the home fries were that perfect mix of crispy and soft. I would definitely come back here. read more

Golden Gate Diner - cheesesteak omelette - Diners Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

This is like the median to my stars. Last night the service was decent up until the lady was extremely sarcastic. Our change was 10$ and she thought it was 2$. She came over sarcastically told us "thank you so much". With an attitude. My friend was going to give her the whole 10$ on a 30$ bill and she was disgusting about assuming we were giving her 2$. She then came and said she confused our table but even by then we were extremely uncomfortable. She said it while she was taking a tables order right next to us. The owner was kicking some customers out and arguing with them saying he's going to call the police, also very uncomfortable. The sausages were frozen and tasted disgusting. The food was average. The only reason they got 2 starts is because the pancakes were delicious if not ... 1 star. Would never go back again. read more

We stopped after a minor league hockey game and had authentic "diner" food. Hot, delicious and the staff was extremely friendly. If you are in Allentown, eat here!!! read more

I love this place. A good old fashion diner. Good food too. You can eat well for less than 10$. I got prime rib (albeit not the best), baked potato, spinach/rice, rolls and cream of cauliflower soup for 10$ so you can get something cheaper. The soup must have been homemade because I have never seen it in a diner before. The same personal owner not a corporation. Across the street is McDonalds and I found I could tap into their wi-fi from here. read more

Been going to the Golden Gate since I was a kid, fantastic food at a great price. Owner Gus, is a great man. Friendly & fast service. Always stop in when in Allentown. read more

I don't understand how this diner has so many high ratings on Yelp. This was the most disappointing breakfast spot I have ever been to in the area, not worth the money in my opinion. The food was subpar, the service even worse. The syrup tasted like it had gone bad, very funky taste. (Which kind of ruined the French toast meal I had gotten). The waitress only checked in on us once, and it was too little too late. Part of my friend's meal took fifteen minutes to arrive at the table, which is ridiculous considering it was just homefries. The waitress had clearly forgotten about it, and didn't apologize for the mistake at all. I am definitely never spending my money here again, and I do not recommend going here if you want a good breakfast for your money. read more

Good food and friendly staff. 3 kids meals (include 1 scoop ice cream)and 3 sandwiches for only $34. I had the turkey club wrap, very tasty with fries. Clean and great for families. Family enjoyed grilled chicken sandwhich and gyro. read more

Stopped in at this diner after a VERY long night of work. Am I glad I did!! The cheesesteak omelet is sublime. My taste buds are still singing. can't wait to go back! read more

This is a great place for the price. Great owner Gus makes sure things run smooth. Clean and great food. I have been enjoying for years. read more

Golden Gate Diner - Golden Gate Diner Union Blv Bethlehem - Diners Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

The staff is very friendly here but the food is average at best. Mozzarella sticks were the highlight. I had scrambled eggs which were okay with undercooked hashbrowns and this terrible rye bread that I think was purchased at the dollar store. The prices are good but the overall impression of the food is average. read more

Love this place! Friend and I came here late at night because it was one of the only 24/7 diners/places around, but the service is so great, and the food is incredible! Got a farm omelette and chicken parm. Boy, did they not disappoint. Pricing is amazing here too for the quality and amount of food you get. Also, get their chocolate cake. Yas. read more

Yummy inexpensive American food. Very cozy ambience. If you want a steak, I recommend the t-bone instead of the black diamond.

Love this place late at night for some breakfast a.d to just kick it back, ery affordable!

Extremely nice waitress. Retro decor kept up nicely , food was good for midnight , but not amazing

Stopped in here with one of my reps for dinner after a long work day. Service was excellent. Food was cheap and tasted great. They serve 24 hour breakfast, which is what I got and it was delish! Highly recommend. They were busy as well when we went. read more

This diner was a pleasant surprise ! Very delicious breakfast and service was so friendly! Helen is sweet and very good at her job. The home fries (I added fried onions ) were absolutely amazing very flavorful! Prices are so affordable- 2 people ate very generous potions with coffee included in meal prices ( which is very rare at most diners) total bill $15.85! Amazing diner, very satisfied customers, will definitely be back!! read more

All I can say is WOW! We are in town from Missouri and refuse to eat anywhere else! Great food! Great service! Clean and tidy! I wish I could take this place back to Missouri with me so they could show them how a restaurant is supposed to operate. Oh did I mention the prices are really reasonable! Thank You Golden Gate! See you next trip! read more

Very good food ate breakfast at 9 o'clock at night and it only cost me and my fiancé 9 bucks it was delicious and the staff is friendly I've been going here since I was a kid read more

Your average diner. If you're aching to sit around for a few hours and drink a billion cups of coffee, this is the place. The food is pretty good, but again it's just regular diner food. Gus, the owner, is amazingly awesome and remembers things about my family and friends from years ago which is lovely. Cheap, cheap, cheap! read more

This diner is one of many on the union blvd. strip, and I think thus far ranks above the others I've tried. It is a true old diner, with cool dated retro interior. The service was friendly and good. Food was decent and very cheap - $2 for a burger. the place was packed mid-day on sunday, probably due to the fact that it is right next door to a church. There were clearly a lot of regulars there who were on a first-name basis with the waitstaff. Only downer was that the neatest part of the diner was the designated smoking area. Definitely worth checking out if you live in the neighborhood. read more

Tired of eating out of a box or can or Chinese or pizza, I decided to seek a diner. This one ranked much higher than everything else in the area. The reviews sucked me in. And I'm sold. It was immediately friendly, clean, fast, and quite tasty. I got the shepherds pie, tomato orzo soup, salad. It was really fast and it actually tasted very good. The ONLY gripe is that the mashed potato was fake, but not horrible fake. It was actually done quite nicely. The entire meal was $6.50 and I was stuffed! STUFFED STUFFED-reasonable even after 30% tip. I want to go back every night this week and probably will. It's a new favorite! You know I want to try the staples like club sandwich and breakfast! So...yeah-I recommend. So far, so good!! read more

One of my favorite spots in the valley! Friendly staff, fast service and amazing food at a great price. The have very good breakfast and I like the coffee. For dinner I usually get the golden gate burger and fries with gravy on the side or the chicken parmesan meal with soup and salad. I've never had a bad meal and always leave happy. This is a great diner! read more

great place for any-hour-of-the-day sustenance. better to go on the off hours bc it's packed otherwise. of all the diners in this general vicinity, this is my go-to. why? *open 24/7 *extremely friendly, fast, and attentive service *clean - completely non-smoking now *the cheapest prices around *the decor (see below) look, this is not a gourmand destination. if you appreciate foods that pair well with catsup, this is your place. it is what it is. that being said, here are a few faves: gravy cheese (american) fries accompanied with bleu cheese dressing, potato filling with gravy, the patty melt ($3.95 for the sammie and fries), homefries with onions - extra crispy, meatloaf :) and any omelette. they also have a myriad of greek diner pies and cakes if you have the room when you've finished your main. this is an old-school aluminum diner and the interior is sure to delight. kitschy seasonal decorations are hung from the ceiling as well as fully adorn a high ledge running the length of the serving area. my fave is the easter-time amalgam... how can bunnies, chicks, and sparkly pastels not bring a smile to your face? read more

I have always been impressed by The Golden Gate Diner's ability to decorate for even the most obscure holidays. When I went there last weekend I was expecting Valentines Day or President's Day but NO.... MARDI GRAS!!! This appreciation for celebration blew my mind. I was curious if they were going to rush and change up the decor in time for Valentines Day wait 3 days and then switch to Presidents Day. They probably have a Decor Committee that has heated debates over what the monthly theme will be. Or Maybe they have a special staff that comes in for each holiday, which is probably every other week. I wonder if they do anything for MLK's B-day. I wouldn't be surprised if they had "garden clean up" in their lil front lot. Golden Gate Diner.... You get 5 stars for sheer joy-spreading. Thank you! read more

Excellent food and service. We were traveling through Allentown on our way back from Nashville. Fortunately, we drove past all of the franchise chain restaurants and made it to the Golden Gate Diner. It's everything you would expect from a true diner. The meals are accompanied by soup, salad, and a fine selection of vegetable sides. The young ladies who served us were very attentive. A real recommendation is the fact that many locals were enjoying the varied menu. We had to take our rice pudding to go because of the generous portions. I would suggest the Golden Gate appetizer: breaded, fried mozzarella, mushrooms, corn, onion rings and jalapeño. read more