Highest-rated restaurants in Allentown by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Allentown by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Allentown, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#18. Old School Sandwich
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7540 Windsor Drive Ste 112 Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Union and Finch
- Rating: 4.5/5 (656 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1528 West Union St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, New American, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Poke Kai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Address: 3337 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Crispy Spice Halal Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 514 North 7th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Taste of China
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 5531 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Vinny's Pizza and Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6750 Iroquois Trl Ste 7 Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Aci Halal
- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 North 2nd St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Turkish, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Delicioso Gourmet Pizza & Subs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1032 West Hamilton St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. La vida cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19 North 6th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5661 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Delio's Deli Grille
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3360 Airport Road Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Happy Sandwich
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 123 South 7th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Damascus Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 449 North 2nd St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Cumin N Eat
- Rating: 4.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3333 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Pennsylvania Rye
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 536 Hamilton St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Whiskey Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Mizu Sushi And Hibachi Steak House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4624 Broadway Ste A Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Lazeez Fresh Mediterranean Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (401 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4666 Broadway Tilghman Square Plz Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#1. La Bicicleta Arepa Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12 South 8th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
