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Wert's Cafe

4.1 (186 reviews)
InexpensiveAmerican, Burgers
Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Menu Oct 2024
Lauren L.

Love the familial environment here and the history behind this restaurant. Feel like you're eating at home with how everyone is so welcoming. The onion rings are a must have & the mozzarella sticks are perfectly crispy + 10/10 cheese pull. Burgers are juicy and tasty!

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Esin A.

We got to try some of their soups, French Onion, Southwestern Chicken, and Cheeseburger Soup, which was our favorite. They have unique way of preparing onion rings, which is thin and stringy. Plateful of thin onion rings were tasty. We got to try quite a few of their meals, roasted chicken breast with rotisserie seasoning, filet mignon, jumbo lump crab, haddock, burger, and tuna fish sandwich. Also got to try some of their desserts, such as carrot cake.

A Crock Of French Onion Soup
John S.

Step into Wert's Cafe and you're stepping into the 1970's. Decor hasn't been changed in years. Service was good and the food was average diner food. Not worth going out of your way or waiting 30 minutes for a seat.

A Crock Of French Onion Soup
Paul M.

This place is a gem in Allentown, PA! The place is over 70 years old! When you walk in you can tell the owner lane love what they do. It was clean and the service was very professional and friendly. The food was very good and tasty. I can see why they won awards for their great burgers. I would definitely be back if I am in the areas again. Highly recommend it!

Strawberry soup
Heidi S.

First time here and won't be my last, food was amazing (strawberry soup yum) service was excellent. Hometown diner basically where they treat you like family. It was like going to grandmas they offered us coffee and dessert afterwards and kept making sure for sure we didn't want dessert.

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Cute little older restaurant. Its so good. Get the crab fries and a stuffed burger. Every time we go its full and sometimes a wait.

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8 years ago

Nice homey kind of place, very clean, very nice people. Food was delicious we HIGHLY recommend their burgers and onions crunchies!

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9 years ago

The best in Allentown. No others compare to taste, selection of food, and super attentive service.

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8 years ago

Werts is a great little place downtown.we went down for he burgers were fabulous have been there several times would highly recommend

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13 years ago

Great food Outstanding service Reasonably priced. Portions are large, go there when you are hungry

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Old school Allentown feel with great burgers. It does get crowded so plan accordingly

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11 years ago

Comfortable place with good service. Their burger was just ok though.

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Seating area by door.
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The back area.
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Fall Menu 2018...begins Wednesday September 12th!
Fall Menu 2018...begins Wednesday September 12th!
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Best Wings I've ever had! Genuinely juicy handmade chicken pieces in sauce that PJ Whelihans can only dream of.
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Love’s Lounge
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