Great bar food and drinks! An Eastside staple! Can't go wrong with the cheese steaks or clams.

This place is by no means worth going out of your way for, but if you are nearby, it's certainly worth a stop. Stahley's is cheap. Really cheap. Sandwiches start at $4 and a pint of Yuengling was $1.75. In addition to the beers, they have birch beer on tap, which was really enjoyable. The service was great; it was like my grandmother became much more sassy and was serving me lunch. I ordered the namesake sandwich, the Stahley's Cellarette. It was an odd sandwich; ham and cheese on a roll topped with pickles, peppers, and tomato sauce. I don't think the flavors complimented each other in any way, but at $4, I was happy with it. I ordered sweet potato fries on the side and they were pretty good. I was out with my two friends Liz and Emily. Emily ordered a tuna melt that was piled high with enough tuna on it for two sandwiches. Liz went for the buffalo chicken sandwich which was also pretty big. Their sandwiches were also just average. The atmosphere is pretty fun. Lots of locals, people who have probably been coming here for years upon years, kids running around, neon signs for all of the worst beers: it all combines into an oddly charming environment. Most of the bar patrons were closely following the state little league game. The whole place was quaint and simultaneously divey. Bottom Line: The food is pretty average, but this is still a fun joint and you will definitely get your money's worth. read more

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Had a large group of 8 but it shouldn't have been a problem because just 1-2 other small groups were there. We waited over an hour for our food and half of it came out ice cold. Our waitress was snarky to us our entire meal. I heard such great things about this place and I'm really disappointed that this is what it's become. read more

Had my WORST food and service experience ever at Stahleys in Allentown and have been going there for decades... Clams were cheap and tasted it, told the waitress when ordered we wanted a cheesesteak to go and to put 8n with our order. I ordered a loaded grilled cheese (nothing else sounded good and just had a burger the night before) but it was good.. Got done eating and here the ALLEGED cook never made the cheesesteak... Someone would have to pay me to ever step in there again.. Nothing like it used to be... read more

Been to stahleys countless times over the years. Black diamond sandwich and the clams are always my go to. Good blue collar bar and restaurant that is a staple in the lehigh valley for years. read more

Cheap bar food, cheap drinks. Good provided you are looking for deep fried quick bar food. Nothing is fresh (powdered potatoes, cole slaw from a big food service container, freezer heated fries, instant gravy, etc..) Atmosphere is cool. Dimly lit inside with plenty of neon lights. Cozy but a little loud. They have nightly specials (wings, tacos, clams) which are a good price. read more

the food was very subpar the service was very good but the food wasn't i wouldn't recommend

It used to be a great place to go. Now when you ask for a cheesesteak they throw that grease burger in a bag hurl at ya and bid you a goodbye. Just grab beers to go. Oh and you have to wait for an angry overworked waitress to get your beer for you lol so I hope you have 10 minutes to wait read more

Years coming to this restaurant and bar. Not at all the same. Very limited menu and food was not very good. Salad looked old. Chicken fingers didn't taste right. Burger was like a burger for a child. No lettuce or tomato. Will not go back for a long time. What a shame read more

The food, the service and the entertainment is always top shelf here. Full bar and loaded menu. Steamed Clams, Cheesesteaks and Black Diamond Steak are my #1 choices. A hometown favorite for a true taste of Allentown at its finest. Great Family gatherings happen here. The traveler will enjoy the very best in local cuisine. Casual atmosphere and friendly people :) read more

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I haven't lived in the valley in almost ten years. I just happened to be driving by Stanley's when I was visiting last week and spur of the moment decided to go in and see if it had changed. Lucky for me it was the same awesome place I love! John behind the bar was friendly and made me feel right at home. I ordered two dozen perfectly steamed clams with brown butter. They were absolutely delicious!! And the. I ordered pierogies with onions and butter at John's suggestion. So so good, crispy and buttery with a sweetness from the carmeizes onions. I'm so glad I stopped in and got to experience this local landmark!! If you want a true taste of the valley don't miss this place !! read more

Stanley's Restaurant !! An icon in the valley There is absolutely nothing negative to say about this establishment who evidently has it down to a science . Been supporting this restaurant for over 25 years and now my children and grandchildren are doing the same. Good job to the Stanley family thank you for so many good memories. read more

For almost a decade now my family every year visits Stanley's for my Grandfather's Bday even though he has past on. Now in recent years we can tell that the service and food have been on a decline. Tonight was the worst I've ever experienced. Not only was the service slow, but the food came out cold like it had been sitting in the window for too long but the clams made my family sick. The kicker of it all .....the manager never came by to at least apologize.....and they still stuck us with the full bill and offered us nothing to make up for it. What kind of customer service is that. Looks to me like some retraining is in order. We won't be visiting again anytime soon. read more

As far as sports bars go, this is it. They have specials every day of the week. The crowd is grundgy and blue collar. Don't expect more. It's perfect for what it is! Foods delicious too! You get what you pay for! Also bartenders here are always heavy with the hand, be nice and tip them well! read more

Stahley's is an East Allentown landmark that's been around for as long as I can remember. Some may call it a sports bar, but to the enlightened, it's a neighborhood gathering spot. A quick glance to the right and you will probably see generations of families* sitting together at large tables feasting on some of the most unhealthy looking yet completely inviting foods while partaking in general merriment. Another glance to the left and you will see a hodgepodge of clientele ranging from the single older gentleman nursing a glass of bad whiskey to the married couple who were high school sweethearts and on the verge of yet another fight. It certainly sounds like a mess, but at Stahley's, it all somehow works. The draw of Stahley's is not the food or drinks. Do not come here to have your taste buds wowed or to be awed by their culinary artistry. The food is good Pennsylvania bar eats. I'm talking about cheese steaks, burgers, tacos, pizza, wings, fries, onion rings with a splash of pasta, pulled pork and perhaps a sausage or two. You get the idea. Some of it can be dreadful, but most of their menu is pretty good. My personal favorite is their sautéed pierogies swimming in a pool of melted butter and cooked onions with a side of sour cream. Yes, you're begging for a heart attack when you eat this but man, you will die with a smile. During the week, there are specials every day so be sure to check that out. The big draw of Stahley's is their absurd low prices. Where in the Valley can you get a glass of lager for $1.75? Guinness for $2? Granted their food prices have gone up a bit, but it will hardly hurt your wallet. $4.50 for a fat buffalo chicken cheese steak? Can I order two?! Yes, that was my inner fat girl interjecting. But seriously, this place is cheap eats. But perhaps the best and most important thing about Stahley's is that they are now nonsmoking. This place used to be a disgusting cesspool. Back in the day, you could barely see the other side of the bar and you would never be able to leave this place without thinking you just made out with someone's exhaust pipe. Not anymore, folks. Now you can clearly see the degenerates on the other side. Hot! *When I say families, I mean grown adults. This is NOT the place for impressionable kids. Leave 'em at home. read more

Sports Bar, family restaurant, and pool hall all rolled into one, Stahley's has quite a local following in the Allentown and Bethlehem area's. Diner style menu and well priced beer make this an OK place to go to. The pool tables are quite old , and in bad shape, a shot across the pool table may night wind up where you want it to go. The Char-Broiled chicken in Italian marinade is quite exquisite, the Hamburger menu is quite good too. A huge downfall is that the layout of this place makes the non-smoking guests have to inhale the smoke coming from the smoking section. Their is no clear boundary between the smoking and non-smoking section so your exposed no matter what. If you can survive the smoking and the really bad pool tables, this hangout is a pretty decent meal at an affordable price. read more

Can't say enough great things about this place. Food is excellent, and very reasonably priced. Staff is very friendly and accommodating, and will treat you how you want to be treated. Great beer selection, and has a very family-friendly type of atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a great restaurant, and doesn't want to break the bank. Fantastic!! Keep it up guys!! read more

Was there on Saturday night. Got there about 7pm, Whole bar was packed. At the Bar and all the tables. Seats at the Bar were filled as they were vacated. Despite being so busy, the Service was great! Drinks were refilled soon after being empty, Food came out quick and just right. Very Impressed, everything was running like a Finely Tuned Machine!!! Highly Recommended!! read more

The easiest reviews to write are for the one's who do it right. Stahley's is one of those places. Incredible food for great prices. It's as simple as that. Atmosphere may not be for everyone, but I love the blue-collar feel of the place with its large wrap around bar right next to tables and booths in one big open room (for the most part). It's not high class by any stretch of the imagination- this place keeps it real. We bring all of our guests here, be they from North Carolina or family/visitors from abroad (Ireland/UK) as it's such a slice of Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania life and food. Bartenders and servers are experienced and friendly, often calling you "Hon" or "Buddy", etc . . . Very family-friendly place, so bring the children if you want. Good selection of beers on draft or served in pitchers for the adults. If you visit on Monday-Thursday you have to order their tacos. Out of this world. Best, by far, in the Lehigh Valley. When I lived in the Midwest for a period of my life, I would stop at Stahleys when I came home to visit and order 2 cheesesteaks. Again, the best in the Lehigh Valley, in my opinion. Keep up the proud tradition, Stahleys! read more

Stahley's is my favorite bar, and has been since I was a little kid. Now it's my kid's favorite, too. Please don't call CPS. The menu at Stahley's is extensive, and everything is good. Nothing is phenomenal, but you get lots of choices, and it's hard to be too disappointed. My regulars are anchovy pizza, veal cutlet, and cheeseburger. The clams are always a good starter. The prices are low, and $2 lager means I always feel like it's a good time for a beer with my dinner. It's super kid-friendly. They have a small kids menu and the waitstaff always ask, when seating us, whether we want to get my daughter's order in immediately so she isn't bored for too long. They also know to ask the question of the kid's meal's free ice cream in a way that doesn't let the kid in on the deal. read more

We moved to Bethlehem in 1990. We have always enjoyed Stahleys. My father loved their half chicken platter for years before his death in 1998. They had the BEST wings, black diamond steak sandwich, clams, really anything you ordered was fresh and tasty. We moved to Catty in 1999, and didn't go as much. But we still enjoyed when we did. Then Door Dash appeared. We've ordered numerous times, not as good. Wings changed and not as good. Yesterday, we ordered the black diamond steak sandwich, fries, 5 hot wings, and the smaller California cheeseburger. It was AWFUL. The steak Sandwich was over marinated and tasted old. The Cali cheeseburger was dry and tasteless. And the hot wings? Disgusting. They weren't even spicy and were fried in oil that should have been changed weeks ago. Bring back the old quality, please! read more

Food is great, cheap, and quick! I've been going with my family since I was a kid and still love it. Plenty of things on the menu and very cheap beer. Atmosphere hasn't changed in years but if your looking for bar food it's the spot to go. read more

Ah, Stahley's. A good bar w/ good food @ good prices. Plain & simple. My hubby & I are dive-enthusiasts, & we reside rather close to Stahley's, so we can't help but be fans of the place. It's, as mentioned in another review, a sports bar, family restaurant, and pool hall, all rolled into one. There are TVs everywhere, dark red booths that line the edge of the dining area, plenty of tables & chairs assembled w/ chaotic organization, a smattering of video games, a few ripped up pool tables, a jukebox, and a long two-sided wood bar. I so love this place! Standard draft beer offerings (Bud, Coors, etc.) plus Guinness (any bar w/ G. on tap gets a gold star in my book. Those that offer the Pub Cans only get a half star), the local fave Yuengling (you would have to live in the area to understand. The darker Ys are my faves, but usually one can only find their Lager on tap locally. In fact, if you order a "lager" in any local bar that's NOT a brewery, then Yuengling is what you will be served), Sam Adams, & wheat beer. Standard bar food but MORE. Plenty of appetizers (poppers, fries, rings, chix fingers, fried-veggie basket, skins, nachos) lots-o-hot & cold sandwiches/hoagies/burgers, good chili (did someone say Four-Way w/ spag noodles, onions & sr crm?), dinner entrees, & even some damn good salads (Jerk Chicken is my fave). What makes Stahley's so likable are their specials. The best specials are Tuesday Steak night (16oz Delmonico/T-bone/Ribeye for $12 w/ all the fixins), Weds Clam & Spag night ($3 clams & all-u-can eat spag for $6), & Thursday Wing night ($0.35). If you're up for it, Stahley's offers a limited bfast menu from 7-10:30am. You simply cannot beat their bfast special. Two eggs, four slices of bacon, homefries & toast for $2.50! Wash their special down w/ a Guinness & you're ready to seize the day! Oh yeah! read more

We really loved this place. For multiple reasons but mostly because of the people and because its a hidden gem in the area. We were in town for family and my only regret is not finding this place earlier. If you like dive bars with GOOD and CHEAP food this is your spot. Charming solid sports bar. Thank you Stahleys for your hospitality. read more

First time here! Loved this place it's a home grown place the waitress was awesome ! Laughed at our jokes, had a lot of fun food I reccommend the cheese steak, yuengley beer, and potatoes ! I would cone back ! read more

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Lived in the Lehigh Valley through my growing up, never been here until last week when somebody invited me. Great cheese steaks...in fact may be the best in area. Rest of our food was also good to very good, service is attentive and the price is right. This place is well worth your time. read more

I've been coming here with my family for years. It's a beer and a shot type of joint, a no frills bar with great and sometimes unbelievable prices. Every time I go, I always order the steamed clams and cheesesteak. After all these years, I really haven't deviated to the other items on the menu, so I can't speak for anything else on there, but will say that what I do order hits the spot, especially with a cheap pitcher of beer. read more

The best bar food in ATown. No joke they have a really good blackened steak sandwich. Drinks are cheap. Take a some Friends and play shuffle board read more

Waitress was amazing. Host that seated us was wonderful! French onion soup awesome! Clams awesome. Don't order the black diamond steak, though. Mashed potatoes were definitely not homemade and pretty sure out of a box. (Owner correct me if I am wrong and I will shut up!) My black diamond steak was like a hard hockey puck. I have not been to Stahley's since early 90's. Told my husband I had to try Stahley's again! Never forgot that steak I ate as a kid! Maybe I should have said something and let them fix it but I did not...in all fairness to the restaurant. Please relook at how your cooks are making something. I can understand how locals love the place and I wanted to love it too, again. I do not think I would make the drive again from Macungie. I know some restaurants have been struggling but all it takes is a question if you would eat it? How does it look on the plate? I am not a picky eater! Sorry! read more

Hit them up again for a few beers & Buffalo Chicken Cheese steak. Got it with blue cheese on the side. Was excellent. Fine service at the bar. So much meat some fell out but they provided a knife & fork so it was not much of a problem to get every bite!! read more

Saturday night, the place was packed. I was with a large party, which we had called weeks ahead of time and reserved. Food and drinks where decently priced. I gave it a low rating because the waitress where starting to get rude and nasty. Yes I know we had a large party, I understand it is a pain doing separate checks, and handling a party our size. I get it I really do, but as someone who works in customer service, and as someone who decided to spend my hard earned money in your business, I expect a little more customer service. The bartender was great! But the waitress where unfriendly, and seemed entirely annoyed that we choose this business to spend a few hours at. If you want cheap bar food and cheap drinks, don't mind being packed in a small dimly light place, well then check this place out. However do not expect exceptional service. read more

This is in response to Dan P. and his terrible review of Stahleys.I'm Lisa the server he chose to publicly embarrass.Dan said I was absolutely unfriendly, snarky and rude.Anyone who knows me, knows this just isn't true.NEVER did they ask for separate checks until the end,after I had put it on 1 bill.As far as not helping them figure out they're totals,maybe you had too many of those beers that I wasn't refilling fast enough to remember me getting my calculator and helping you separate your checks that you must have given me wrong totals for because after I ran 3 credit cards through it was $9 short soooo who couldn't even figure out they're bill? Only when the F... bomb came out did my attitude sway.Wouldn't yours?Couple $'s on $108 check so I explained to the last lady leaving how we pay taxes on our checks and this actually cost me out of pocket to wait on them,when I did ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong.Maybe unethical but true! People really need to know our money isn't tax free!! We are not here for people to treat us in such a disrespectful manner! So why be so surprised when we treat you the same?I love what I do and I'm damn good at it.And just as maybe you've had a bad day, you have no idea what your server may have been though that same day either.We've been here 50 years.Our staff is the best at what we do. So sit on that for a while before bitching about something so insignificant that can actually get someone fired. Think about it read more

Great place , clams are off the hook . Most of all they are clean from the kitchen to the shitter.

My so and I frequent Stahleys regularly and its always good. Family friendly atmosphere, not an excessive amount of noise. Food is inexpensive, but good (not a fan of their mac and cheese- there's just no flavor to it). We usually get out for around 40$ plus tip, a little more if we sit at the bar. Wait staff is typically good, attentive and friendly. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was our server tonight had zero personality. Maybe it was an off night for her I don't know ( never seen her there before) but in this type of atmosphere, you need to be personable and friendly. Also, the guy at the bar tonight (not the usual guy) was playing with his phone the entire time and didn't seem to have any interest chatting up the patrons seated at the bar. read more

Love the wings here. Wings are always done, not undercooked. Wing flavors are good. Nice beer selection. Usually a good crowd. Bartenders are great. read more

I came here with and was not a fan of it all. The food was not great, it took forever to come out and my server was not so great either.i wouldn't go back for the food maybe just for the bar read more

Since I moved to Bethlehem three years ago, I have been on the search for good wings. I have finally found them! The wings here are cooked correctly, are a good size, and the three flavors I have had are good. Looking forward to trying more items off their menu! read more

Server was incredibly rude. She greeted us and we proceeded to tell her our drink order. I told her I would like a lemon water as she responded rudely, walking away saying nothing. We were totally astonish. Being a server myself, there is no excuse to act in such a way. We left before she even had the chance to bring them to our table. Little did she know we were about to order lobster... This is not the first time our server has been unprofessional at this location. read more

Great place for a steak sandwich or a burger and a beer; good service and plenty of seating

No one would ever confuse Stahley's with 4 star restaurant, but last night's visit brought on a whole new level of disgust. At the "staff table" (the table closest to the kitchen) sat a container of cut lemons, on the cutting board they were cut on. Now I don't recall if they were sitting there when we walked in, but after the first hour of sitting with my back to the table, I moved to the other side where I watched them sit for the next hour. During that time, a server sat down with a small bowl of food and sat it on the corner of the table next to the cutting board and in front of the container and proceeded to eat. Another employee came over and told him something funny, where he proceeded to half-choke and cough into the container of lemons. Later, another server came along and set a dirty towel down on the cutting board. The first server also spent his time eating, texting on his phone and wiping his nose with his hand, all in between serving people their food...and without ever washing his hands. At one point he went to the bathroom. Any guesses there? Towels used for cleaning are randomly thrown about, so no one knows what they were previously used for. The same towel could be used to wipe a counter, wipe a table, clean off serving trays, wipe someone's hands and clean a spill up off the floor. Speaking of the floor, it's a wonder how they clean it, if they even bother. While I couldn't see under other tables, the filth pattern around and under the legs of the staff table indicate that it hasn't been moved in weeks to clean the floor. And lest we forget, this is the same table they eat at, drop dirty towels on and prep food on. read more