We ate off the restaurant week menu. The food was so delicious, we ordered some food off the regular menu to take home. Even though we didn't drink any beer, it looks like a wide variety of beers and wine. read more

The Trapp Door Gastropub - This was the perfect dessert to finish a delicious meal. It is flourless chocolate cake. We ate off the restaurant week specials. - Gastropubs Near Me - Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Well unlike the reason we looked for this place there were no happy hour specials. However we stuck around had a drink and then sampled their food and the saying goes don't judge a book by its cover well don't judge a place by the outside appearance. We arrive shortly after 515 went inside and we're probably the first people there. We sat at the bar. The drinks were great the food was great and the waitress was awesome. We'll definitely come back again. My wife even commented that the bathrooms were very clean and stylish. read more

What an amazing gem nestled in rural Pennsylvania! The service and food are incredible. The drinks were creative and so we'll suited for the seasonal pairings in the area. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. read more

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I found this gem on Yelp last summer when we were driving back to Buffalo from Blue Bell, PA. From the map, it appeared to be right off the highway we were on, but in reality - it was far from that. Once I set my phone's GPS to the address, it took us a good 30-40min of driving around country backroads that we thought we were totally lost and would die of hunger on multiple occasions. Luckily, we finally arrived and it did NOT disappoint. They had a Bloody Mary bar where you can customize your own Bloody Mary, and an extensive beer list including Hitachino Nest white ale, a Belgian white style beer from Japan - we were impressed, as we've only found that in one (Japanese) restaurant in Buffalo. I got the trap burger and my husband made some kind of a custom omelette. It's been over a year so I can't remember all the details of my burger though I do remember that it was absolutely delicious and I ate the entire thing. I recall the hubby enjoyed his omelette as well and we left as a happy couple of fatties. Well, I as happier than he was since I could relax and nap but he still had to drive another 5 hours to get us home. The service was OK. It was very much a locals' place and the waitstaff seemed a lot more friendlier with the locals/regulars, which is understandable. I thought the prices were very reasonable considering the quality of the food, and if we are ever in the area again I would definitely plan a stop to grab a bite here. read more

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Food is outstanding great chef. Anytime I have been there service was friendly and prompt. Very casual ambiance for how pricey the menu is. read more

Great food and drinks. A hidden gem that you'll definitely want to share with others.

The only good thing i have to say about this place is, ... they use to have a good bartender. The owner is clearly overcompensating for the pretentiousness of her crowd. I use to frequent this establishment every time I was in the LV, but now never. The food is pretty good. But if you can handle the fake and pretentious attitude of the owner, then you'll be all right. The beer selection is good. The overall atmosphere, pretty good. I only give it two stars because the owner is rude and quite frankly, She rubs me the wrong way. kyle david, an LV native read more

Came here for a quiet brunch. There wasn't many people inside. Service was friendly, they have a bloody mary bar for brunch. Menu was nice and had a variety of exotic items. I had one of the fritata's that was very good. read more

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I must admit what drew me in was the smoked Gouda Mac and cheese, anytime good cheese is involved I'm interested. Upon entry I was intrigued. Reading over the food menu I was pleased. Once the food arrived...I was AMAZED!!! Double hats off to the Chef for his delightful creations. The food varieties are astounding and quality reigns supreme. I started with the homemade pierogies (sidebar: skipped the Mac and cheese only because there were so many awesome choices!!!). The chef did not disappoint. Rounded my meal with the Ramen and it rivals my favorite ramen restaurant in NYC. TRULY one of a kind! If I could have hugged the Chef I would have. My husband got the Trapp burger, which according to our server Andrew can and WILL rival any burger out there! He did not mislead!!! Did I forget to mention this place is also a pub with an extensive drink/beer menu! Needless to say this spot is bookmarked for all future eats when we are in the area. read more

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Definitely stands out above the crowd. A great yelp find. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but they are solid with great food, fair prices, and amazing drink selection. I went for a brunch and had the pulled pork jalapeno Benedict. Or something like that. It was great all the way around, right down to the home fries and home made biscuit. I saw a few other plates come out and everything I saw looked fantastic. If you are driving through the area it is definitely worth a trip of the the high way. If you live nearby, you are lucky! read more

When a place is advertised as a gastropub, some fall short with mediocre beer, food and ambiance. this place certainly delivers. Coming in on a Saturday night, you're met with a boisterous crowd, busily eating, drinking and conversing, all with live music in the background. Dress is casual, crowd aged generally from 30-50. Approx 250 bottles of beer on tap, along with about a dozen draft beers, and wide variety of menu items. Food specials and drafts are written on a chalkboard near the bar. Seating for 50 at tables and hightops along the wall, plus another 20 around the square bar, complete with a textured copper top. Meat and cheese tray features numerous local selections. We had the smoked trout (lightly smoked, light and delicious) from Emmaus and the peppercorn pecorino from Italy, both delicious. Food choices vary from small plates of pomme frites and fresh raw oysters, tuna poke bowls, mussels and flatbreads to soups & salads, sandwiches and heavier entrees. We had the Trap Door Burger, with dry-aged grass fed beef, pork belly confit, egg, buttermilk aioli, smoked gouda and red pepper piperade and the Pan Roasted Long Island Duck Breast with scotch duck egg and acorn squash ragout. Both were incredible, probably the best food we had during the 3 days we were in the area. Private parking lot, which can get pretty full when the restaurant is full. There were a few children present when we were there, but this is more of an adult-oriented establishment. Would highly recommend and hopefully return again soon. read more

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My husband and I really enjoy this restaurant. The carefully selected chef menu is always changing and delicious. We like both their food truck and physical location, which we always try to frequent when it is open. read more

We've been going to the Trapp Door for years and were never disappointed. The food is top notch, beer selection is huge especially if you like the Belgians, staff is polite and knowledgeable, bands suit the atmosphere. The owner is one of the friendliest owners I have ever met. I would highly suggest this to the foodies who like small plates with great cocktails. read more

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Wandering the countryside north of Philly after a job in Old Forge. This yelp review jumped out at me. It's a bit of a harrowing drive in the dark in unfamiliar territory, but wow! Well worth the trip. Today was the first day for a trial small plate of Chorizo Scotch Egg. Perfect soft boiled egg in a chorizo shell garnished with a crispy prosciutto and pickled onions. Then charred Brussels sprouts with pickled peppers and house smoked apple sauce. The final and best was the seared duck breast with roast beets, shallot confit, shaved fennel and fingerling taters. Perfectly paired with a Bell's IPA. read more

I've tried this place many times and I don't like it all. The food is unusual, odd for a beer bar and super expensive. And the potions of meat are very small for some reason? The bar has a quirky feel to it like they're trying too hard to be different. It's just a bar, install some tv's and turn up the music. We did not like the odd menu, the odd beer selection as if it were a steak nor did we enjoy our food. We like to spend our money locally and would love to visit this place but between their very odd hours, schedule and unusual bar menu, we don't. I did try the house burger once and liked it. read more

Great food. Creative and intimate ambience. Menu is innovative, fresh, and also creative. Amazing beer and beverage selection. Friendly staff and owners. read more

Went there last night with hubby. This place fell quite short despite A year dealing with COVID and the accolades they have received. Atmosphere and service was lackluster and depressing. The hamburger that almost everyone loved, soggy and salty. Beer was good. Terrible waitressing like she was doing us a favor. I look forward to getting out because I work from home. This did not deliver on any level. read more

Amazing meal! Charcuterie, cocktails, duck on point! You have to go here! Awesome to say the least!

Came here after visiting National Center for Padre Pio a few minutes away Pricey but tasty lightly inventive little neighborhood casual rustic spot focusing heavily on beer and whiskey Popular on a Saturday Party of 3 tab a little over $200 for 2 apps/dessert , 3 entrees and a few drinks Apps duck poutine and short rib pierogi Pierogi yum not enough rib poutine also good but not enough sauce Entrees strip duck and gnocci good portions except gnocci tiny best was steak desserts cobbler and flourless cake tasty but not enough crumb cocktails well balanced and good size Overall if everything was 5-10$ less would recommend otherwise ambiance and flavor needs to be amped up way more to justify this cost level read more

I noticed people complaining about price - step away from the Lehigh Valley for a minute folks... these are comparable to anyplace of this caliber. So here I am with a friend - the day before the Lehigh Valley Half marathon and looking for something vegan to eat. I walk in, nothing vegan on the menu other than soup. The bartender asks why the long face (are you expecting a joke here?) and I explain my situation. I need non-greasy, vegan food - and allentown is very limiting. He tells me that they can whip up a mushroom panini in no time, am I interested? He explained the different mushrooms and sauces that go into it, all vegan, and I emphatically said yes. I ended up ordering two. This place gets a thumbs up from me. Also - the beer selection is out of sight. Please add vegan/veg selections back onto your regular menu. read more

This is one of our favorite spots. We typically get one of their fish dishes as well as the duck. Their main dishes are paired beautifully with sides creating a perfect and interesting combination of flavors. Always delicious. read more

So far, borderline 5 stars. This place is different from anywhere I've ever been. The chef has sourced local and yummy. I went with 4 apps (2 cheeses and a smoked trout) were 3, and I went with the Duck Confit Flatbread. Was tempted by the Tuna (app and meal), the filet tartar, the heirloom tomato salad, the calamari and the fondue and and and... Wow!!! Great flavors, fresh, local, and either free range, organic or just plain yum. If you're looking for a cheesesteak or crappy chicken Parm, this isn't your place. If you want to enjoy an incredibly flavorful unique experience, this is your place. Oh yeah.... Lots of really unique beers and wines. Step up your food variety and come hither. The service and ambience bumps it up to 5 stars read more

The Trapp Door Gastropub - Duck Confit Flatbread. This is an App? Really? This would feed a small tribe. I wish you could smell this. - Gastropubs Near Me - Emmaus, Pennsylvania

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My wife and I popped into the Trapp Door a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday night and were able to pick up two seats at the bar. The Trapp Door is a smaller overall restaurant with a large dining room that is open with both a large bar and mixed seating. It is a true gastropub with an expansive and varied menu, significant beer selection, and bar or pub feel. We have been to the Trapp Door multiple times for dinner, lunch, and bunch and have never really had a poor experience or a bad meal. We each enjoyed some beers and ciders from the extensive bottle and draft selection. The bartender provided great feedback about our selections and helped my wife choose what to order. As far as food goes we had the kale caesar salad, the ramen, and the house burger. The kale caesar was very flavorful with the perfect bite of anchovy and the crisp crunch of the baby kale. The ramen bowl was very flavorful, almost beyond words. The entire dish was well put together and really made a statement. The Trapp Door Burger is one of the more under rated in the Lehigh Valley and the shoe string fries are all ways great. Another great experience at the Trapp Door. read more

This place was amazing !!! Food was out of this world!!! The atmosphere was inviting and medieval like feel. Selection of drinks are unlimited. Fucking cheese and meat ! The employees were great really Nice also. read more

What a hidden gym! More people need to check this place out. Outside looks like a house on the side of the road. Upon walking in you find it to be a nice cozy bar and lounge. It was Friday so we had live music. Menu items were fancy and prices were high BUT definitely worth it. We sat at the bar. We ordered Burger- BOMB DOT COM. So good. Cooked perfectly. Nothing bad. It was just heavenly. The bun was great! Their frites were also soooooo good. Brisket tacos. Holy moly. These were delicious! Check them out. Loved it. read more

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This is fun place. It's small and not particularly fancy, but the food and drink are good and the service is even better. We visited on a weeknight during the dinner rush so the atmosphere was lively and the servers were working hard. Andrew was very attentive and quite knowledgeable on local breweries and farms. I had the halibut with quinoa and foie Gras. It was well-balanced and tasted fresh - none of the muddled flavors that are so common at "gastropubs" these days. We also tried the brisket Flatbread, and it was absolutely perfect. A great experience, and I'm excited to return next time I'm in the Lehigh valley. read more

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This review cannot improve on the huge cross section of existing reviews. I cannot give a full 5 stars because of my personal preferences. You know what they say about opinions and a**holes? We all have one. That they didn't have an "American swill" lager draft e.g. Yuengling is unforgivable. Is this a conceited attempt to act elite? Having a vast selection of unfamiliar overly priced variations of beer is what you get here. (I was a homebrew enthusiast 25 years ago and know a lot of these so-called craft beers are hype). On the one hand I am pleased there are variety and choice, but they are way overpriced for what you get because, for example, some brewer adds tangerine peels to the mix or something. Then too, I'm not a fan of flavored coffee. I like foreign import coffee (and beer and wine), but dumping flavors into these, then charging a premium is an American mongrel thing. The food is tasty and of a decent "take extra home" portions. But again, they add an odd spice or trinket like a fig piece on vegetarian pita bread with smoked cheese. Odd combination. Several menu items have odd combinations. Study in detail. To each his own. The hamburger with egg was extraordinary. Though you can get something similar with bottomless fries at familiar non-fast food hamburger place (or see my Frenchtown NJ Cafe review), for half the price. The Cuban sandwich is extraordinary too. The acoustics are incredibly terrible. You can barely converse and hearing the waiter describe things is a challenge. It was relief to get out of the place. If you don't mind overly priced novelty ítems, give this place a try. Your opinions might be very favorable. read more

The Trapp Door Gastropub - Burger with fried egg and other toppings with good fries. - Gastropubs Near Me - Emmaus, Pennsylvania

We were coming home from picking up auction items and with an outrageous stuffed car, we desperately wanted to stop for some good food and beverages. I saw the reviews for The Trapp Door on Yelp and we just had to stop. Having said that - had we not known we had a destination we would have completely driven past. On the outside it's a completely unassuming place that you would think only draws a local crowd as the town bar. Let me tell you.....first appearances are completely deceiving. The Trapp Door is just a magical secret. Ok so maybe it's not a secret to many but I will tell you why it's worth driving to. Philly people - you must come here! NJ people - you too! If you look up the definition of Gastropub - this is it. I've traveled all over the world and tried many who claim to be Gastropubs - this place is the true definition. The service is as friendly as you can get. They make you feel comfortable and as if you were a local and as if you have known them forever. We were 3 guests and as appetizers we had the bone marrow and the duck confit, then had the smoked trout and the Spanish chorizo. The duck, bone marrow and home made smoked trout ( and I'm not necessarily a fish fan) were absolutely amazing. Already dreaming about. Seriously -to write home about. The chorizo was good but average. Then we split a burger - medium rare - and let me tell you - if you are craving a burger - you will fall in love! Cooked exactly as we had requested. They also had homemade condiments. Phenomenal. One of us decided we should order desserts and many times after having such a great meal - I'm apprehensive of ruining it by ordering dessert since sometimes it's not a speciality and leaves you a bit disappointed. Yeah, no. You will just be even more in love. We had the pumpkin crème brûle ( Im over all the pumpkin and was apprehensive however it was spectacular and the pumpkin was true pumpkin - not forced). We also had the ginger apple cobbler - wow! Ginger is just right. The dough was perfectly light and fluffy and crispy. A hard trifecta to master. The beverages and beers do not disappoint and need little introduction. This places deserves a visit. Make your way there even if a bit out of the way. It's worth every single extra mile. You won't be disappointed. We will be back. Thank you to Abby (try the drink named after her. She's just as nice), Taylor, Sue and the chef - Nate Thatcher. Wow!!!! I may have set the bar too high ( no I haven't) so let me lower it - so I'll close with. Yeah go try it. It's ok. He he he he. read more

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This is a fantastic place! It's super cozy inside here and the service is good. The beer selection is quite good and they're completely fine with you trying a sample of the draft beers, which is always great. The service is very good, but the real star here is the food. I had a chicken sandwich with fries, but it was so much better than just a regular sandwich. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and mixed with an amazing sauce and the fries were infused with rosemary and were out of this world. I loved coming here and would definitely come back! read more

The Trapp Door Gastropub - Delicious chicken sandwich with fries infused with rosemary! - Gastropubs Near Me - Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Been to Trappe Door for both dinner and brunch several times. One of our most favorite restaurants in the Lehigh valley. The food is great incredible and the beer selection is every bit as good. The staff is truly accommodating, and the service doesn't miss a bit even on the busiest of nights. read more

The hours posted are 11 am until midnight. We are from out of town and found this place on yelp for lunch. We walked in at 2:00 and were turned away!! The girl said the kitchen closes at 2 and opens again at 4. So we left. Very weird. Unwelcoming. My advice is to fix the posted hours to avoid disappointment. read more

Let's begin with this is a really good place to find. A Gem of a place. This is a place the locals eat at. This is an old wood building that once was an old gas station that is very old. It was converted over 50 years ago into what is now a Resturant. The current owners really have a love and appreciation for there love of a taste of the local cuisine. The beers are crafted locally and some are brought in. The mix drinks are good. The food is exceptional in this very unassuming building. The ingredients used from the apps to dessert are obtained from local farms as much as possible. The desserts made on the premise. Including the ice cream. Highly recommend read more

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Grabbed some take out burgers tonight and they were delicious. We've done a fair amount of burger take outs the past few months and these are top of the heap. Gooey, ... the bacon.... perfect burger temp, delicious beef, fresh buns, crispy salty fries. Friendly, accommodating service. Really everything we could appreciate tonight. Thanks for just what we needed! read more

Food is always delicious and service has been fantastic every time we have eaten here!!! Pomme Frites are always a must!!! And don't skip dessert, you won't be disappointed read more

This restaurant is a wonderful place for its incredible beer selection. The tap selection is so broad I've never ordered a bottle in spite of the deep and broad options of bottled beer. The ambience is rustic and comfortable and the service is attentive and knowledgeable. Live music occurs frequently and is another bonus. The menu is small and a bit heavy but always interesting and creative. We've enjoyed everything particularly the mushroom flatbread and the wonderful burger. read more

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My husband is a beer connoisseur and this place does not disappoint... they literally have over 100 selections. The menu is a bit ambitious. I had the smoked trout appetizer which was quite good as was the cantaloupe salad. My hubby had the falafel sandwich which was so so.. as was our dessert. I think their smoked food, cheese dishes and small plates are the strongest suit as us the drink selection. But those are exceptional...and it is an unpretentious place. Definitely recommend. read more

Wow, I was stunned. Dear Hubby and I met friends from San Diego in Emmaus for Valentine's/President's Day weekend (sounds a bit bizarre but they were staying with their daughter and then we all went to Philly the next day). Our friends daughter made reservations at The Trapp Door for Valentine's evening for 5 of us. When we pulled into the parking lot, I was not expecting much. To put it bluntly, I would have never even pulled in. The building isn't run down but it is basic. Other than the lot being full of cars, I would have thought the place to be a tradesman office. Not that inviting. But when you enter, it's a warm inviting place. It feels a bit like a German beer hall. I still wasn't expecting much regarding the food. Not fine dining, very casual with lots of wood. No white tablecloths or anything fancy. But it was warm and friendly. Place was packed since it was Valentine's evening. The menu is impressive but I'm still thinking that they will over promise and under deliver. I have never been more wrong! My duck was fantastic. Everyone loved their meals......LOVED their meals. Dear Hubby, who is a picky eater (but I say that he has a very narrowly defined palatte) had the spare ribs - loved it. Caramelized brussel sprouts - yum. Seabass- yum. Desserts were average (creme brulee was average but too sweet) to exceptional (homemade strawberry and chocolate ice cream). Service was outstanding. We travel frequently throughout the US, Europe, and here and there. While we don't consider ourselves demanding diners, we know and enjoy a good meal. I never expected that such an unassuming building in Emmaus would have this absolute gem. read more

The beverage choices are way above par. The appetizers and entrees are 5 star. I have to downgrade to four because o The ambiance is publike. If you walk in you see a dive. Maybe that's what keeps people comfortable. The food is as 6 star as I've ever had it. Born and bred as a foodie in Manhattan I can tell you that the only difference is that the portions are very generous read more

I've been to the trapp door three times now and every time it has been consistently amazingly. The staff is professional and friendly and the menu has a wide range of items from poutine to ramen. Somehow they manage to make it all delicious and memorable. Highly recommend the short rib poutine and the s'mores bread pudding! read more

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Don't fall for the high rating, the food is very mediocre. I should've known to stay away when there was a scotch egg and cubano on the menu. The scotch egg was way way way over priced, just because it was soft boiled??? It wasn't even crispy! The greens and sauce was delicious. I got the cubano, since nothing looked appealing to me. Get something simple how could they possibly mess up????? I don't know how it was sous vide. It was so dry, bread soggy and extremely salty!! Also what's up with the american bacon, doesn't belong on a cubano. Service was standard nice ladies. Decor and utensils were very weird, it didn't match. read more