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    Vera Cruz Tavern

    4.0 (2 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    10 years ago

    Great little local bar to go to.. I came here often and they treat me pretty good there.. very friendly staff.

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    14 years ago

    Fun crowd. Free WiFi. Good prices. (e.g. Canned beer $1.50 all the time) Happy hour prices 4-6 M-F

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    2.6 mi
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    3.7/5 stars The…read moreLimeport Inn is what Cheers would be if it was cast in the country of East PA. It's a Wednesday night and folks are nestled around the tightly knit bar like everyone is family. I'm the outsider from Allentown just passing through but the hostess and servers treat everyone all the same. This quaint restaurant has cloth table settings with ice water, awaiting your arrival. While the view is the main highway that runs through this sleepy town, it offers a bit of nostalgia from a day gone by. I've been here several times and I'm finally getting around to posting my review. I've always enjoyed my time here at Limeport even if every visit had some flaw. This time my drink glass had lipstick all over it, which the server thought was hilarious as well as embarrassing. I agree. The Smashburger is not a Smashburger at all. It's a decently flavored frozen puck that's been transformed into what ended up being a decent burger. You see, they know sauces well here as they're famous for all of their house made dressings and add-ons. The fries are homemade and come straight from the potato, but the oil is clearly old and the fries unfortunately were over overcooked. Well, this visit wasn't my favorite visit. I've really enjoyed my meals in the past. I will be back several times as I come through the town, but I'm not sure that it would be a destination restaurant for me. For those that live local, you're very blessed to have a solid restaurant available to you with filet mignon scallops and wonderful, house-made salads at your fingertips. Cheers!

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    6.2 mi
    $$

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