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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. chopfin

- Rating: 4.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1403 North Cedar Crest Blvd. Ste 140 Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Poke, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Winston's West Indian and American Resturant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 619 North 7th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Caribbean, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Crispy Halal

- Rating: 4.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 514 North 7th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. The Aladdin Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 651 Union Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, Syrian
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Kinya Ramen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 925 Airport Center Drive Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Ramen, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. La Placita Mexico Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 158 North 12th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. The Sweet Spot

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 2805 Lehigh St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. PHO NOM1NAL

- Rating: 4.5/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 319 South Cedar Crest Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Union and Finch

- Rating: 4.5/5 (733 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1528 West Union St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Bars, New American, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. La Cocina del Abuelo - Grandpa's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 621 Hamilton St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Loan's Authentic Vietnamese Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1825 West Chew St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Poke Kai

- Rating: 4.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Address: 3337 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. The Source Lounge & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1006 Hanover Ave. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Hookah Bars, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Happy Sandwich

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 123 South 7th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Not Just Bagels

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 5585 Hamilton Blvd. Ste D Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Sandwiches, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Aci Halal

- Rating: 4.6/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 34 North 2nd St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Turkish, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Foods of the Mediterranean

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1825 West Chew St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Flaming Hot Halal Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 768 Un Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5661 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Mizu Sushi And Hibachi Steak House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4624 Broadway Ste A Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Wicked Chef

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 279 Cetronia Road Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Delio's Deli Grille

- Rating: 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3360 Airport Road Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Delicioso Gourmet Pizza & Subs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1032 West Hamilton St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Cumin N Eat

- Rating: 4.7/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3333 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Damascus Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 449 North 2nd St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Pennsylvania Rye

- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 536 Hamilton St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Whiskey Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Lazeez Fresh Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4666 Broadway Tilghman Square Plz Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. La vida cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19 North 6th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. La Bicicleta Arepa Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12 South 8th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Ayat

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1243 Tilghman St. Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Categories: Desserts, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.