Allentown Brew Works and Bethlehem Brew Works
812 Hamilton St, Allentown and 559 Main St #101, Bethlehem
In particular, the chicken cheesesteak at both the Allentown and Bethlehem locations of "The Brew Works"—this cheesesteak interpretation offers grilled chicken on a ciabatta roll. Add a little tabasco if you care to kick it up a notch and you got a winner.
Wiz Kidz
65 Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem and 4817 Freemansburg Avenue Unit A106, Easton
Flashback to the '80s / '90s in this Bethlehem Wiz Kidz shop from the Bayou Boys offering up a wide variety of cheesesteaks, from a classic Lehigh Valley style cheesesteak (marinara, pickles, onions, and cheese) to the Soprano (roasted garlic aioli, balsamic marinated grape tomatoes, fresh arugula, onions, signature cheese blend, topped with Parmesan-Romano cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze). Check out their new location on Freemansburg Avenue in Easton.
Iron Mule
831 South Delaware Drive, Easton
We feel like you can taste this cheesesteak simply by looking at it. So many colors and so many flavors - between the thinly sliced chicken or ribeye topped with sautéed mushrooms, peppers, onions with melted American cheese, all on a toasted baguette. It is simply divine and a hidden gem when you stumble upon the Iron Mule by chance, but we recommend making it part of your plan while visiting the region.
Crossroads Hotel
1443 Main St, Hellertown
Yes, a true Lehigh Valley cheesesteak comes adorned with a marinara-style sauce, and, yes, this long-running establishment serves those cheesesteaks. But you’d be remiss if you didn’t also try Crossroads Hotel's take on the California cheesesteak: savory chopped steak, sweet sauteed onions, fresh lettuce, tangy tomato, creamy mayo, and sour pickles—all tucked into a toasted roll. Banana peppers are optional, but, really, they aren’t.
