Location: Emmaus
Top Restaurants in Emmaus
Where to Eat in Emmaus: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Emmaus (/ɛˈmeɪ.əs/ em-AY-əs) is a borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is located 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Allentown, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of the state. It also lies 50 miles (80 km) north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's largest city, and 20 miles (32 km) west of the Delaware River. Emmaus is located in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the New York City-Newark, New Jersey, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area.
Things to do in Emmaus
1. Sweet Memories
Overall Ratings
5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By venice a - Allentown, Pennsylvania
A group of seven of us celebrated my bridal shower here back in 2014. Food was very tasty. I was very pleased with my meal. Very small intimate Cafe & upstairs was a novelty store with many knick knacks and artsy pieces.
2. True Blue Mediterranean Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Emmaus_PAFisherman1 - Emmaus, PA
I am very fond of lamb, True Blue makes a delicious gyro with lamb, nice red tomatoes, green lettuce, ond their excellent sauce. My fondness for lamb causes me to only order this. I like the ambiance and the service is superior. Another plus, not corporate food, the owner is in the house
3. Emmaus Bakery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By TOMARCHADA - Allentown, Pennsylvania
Everything made here is delicious. Especially excellent is the homemade secret recipe white icing.
Best birthday cakes we've ever had. The cupcakes and cinnamon rolls are outstanding.
Tip- the Shell station at lower mac and brookside stocks up on Emmaus bakery goodies every Saturday morning.
Closed Mondays, need to plan ahead.
4. Henry's Salt of the Sea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By Kakky12
What an interesting restaurant down a side street that you just wouldn’t expect to be there. Nothing fancy when you arrive, sort of dark and small, always busy. All food is cooked in the front, which is excellent. Wait staff very attentive, they know the menu well, and can answer many questions. Food is excellent .
5. The Trapp Door Gastropub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
A warm friendly atmosphere awaits. Your experience at The Trapp Door starts with a huge Craft Microbrewery Beer Selection of 6 Unique Drafts, 3 Cask Ales, 100 plus Bottle Beers and the best in Seasonal Fresh Food. A special place to relax, unwind, and catch up with friends. At The Trapp Door we put a strong emphasis on local farm ingredients and quality beer. Our knowledgable staff can guide you through your dining experience with beer pairings and recommendations.
Reviewed By Deborah S - Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, United States
We decided last minute to come for brunch. We arrived right when they opened at 11am, and saw that some tables were reserved. Things started getting busy when we were leaving. We enjoyed the eggs Benedict, our daughter loved the fluffy beignets and our son had the breakfast burger. Meals were impeccably presented. The staff was superb. Downsides? The restaurant is dark even in daylight. There is rough cut wood trim, and it needs a dusting. We hear good things about dinner and will be back.
6. Cali Burrito
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 362 reviews
At Cali Burrito we aim to provide the healthiest, best tasting food possible in a minimum amount of time. Founders Shawn and Nick wanted to bring the Cali vibe to the Lehigh Valley after living in California for 10 years. The idea for the restaurant was born out of numerous surf trips up and down the California coast. So sit back, enjoy a burrito and feel that mellow Cali vibe. Our food is fresh, our flavor bold. Just let us know if you want some heat! We use locally made organic tofu from Fresh Tofu, Inc., environmentally friendly sugar cane plates and 'plasticware', 0 gm. transfat vegetable frying oil, local organic produce in season and organic coffee. We don't use lard or MSG. Feel Free to B.Y.O.B
Reviewed By trytogetawayoften - New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
Not sure how it got ranked so high on TripAdvisor?? Saw the high rating, so thought about seeing what the hype was about this place. It is like a Chipole or other fast food Mexican place. You wait in line to order, then you either sit down at a table or wait at a bench for your order to go. They call your number and bring you the food. They have a new location and it is nice, but nothing great. Have to walk in the mud to get to the sidewalk from the parking lot in back. My wife did not like their tortilla chips - some were thick and greasy and others were normal. They have 4 different salsas and other sauces to give a kick to the food. There are vegan choices as well. I would visit again IF I was in the area, but not go out of my way to visit the place.
7. Louie's Bakery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By BethlehemPaUSA - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Behind the bakery is the "cottage" they serve breakfast and lunch. Very good, not a huge menu, whatever they are cooking that day. Not your typical diner food.
8. East Penn Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By chico39 - Dover, New Jersey
Stopped in at East Penn Diner on way back to NJ From the Philadelphia area, We found the menu to be quite extensive with attractive specials offered, which included Salad Bar, Soup and Potato . Service was excellent. We will definitely return again .
9. Wert's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By Kerry P - Allentown, Pennsylvania
While in town for an appointment, we were looking for a good burger and Wert’s popped up in a Google search. Since it was the closest, we stopped. Wow!! First of all the staff was amazing. This was obviously a local place and there were plenty of people in who were regulars. The staff knew them by name, knew their likes and dislikes, and it was wonderful to see the close interaction. We ordered two burger specials. I had the Wert’s cheese burger medium and my daughter had a Ranchero burger. Both came with a side of the amazing frizzled fried onions and a pile of sliced pickles. The burgers were HUGE! The cheeseburger was stuffed with mushrooms and fried onions and smothered in cheese. It was so juicy I needed a napkin with the first bite. The opinions were super thin and piled high. So crispy!!! The pickles were huge slices and fresh not rubbery spears. My daughter had a glass of white birch beer which was a flashback to my childhood. If you’ve never had it you have to try it. Our special came with two slices of chocolate cake. We ordered one with vanilla frosting and one with peanut butter. We were so stuffed from dinner that there was no way we
could have eaten the cake. The staff was nice enough to pack it to go. I would whole heartedly recommend this place to anyone looking for home style food at great prices. The burgers are legendary. We will be back!
10. Swadee Thai house
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By PennDale - Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
We stopped here with one other couple on a Friday night. We all like spicy that food and thoroughly enjoyed this place! Service was excellent and each dish was beautiful to look at and even better to eat. We ordered three entrees, plus an appetizer, for the four of us and ate family style. I look forward to returning soon.
