Looking to uncover all that Allentown has to offer? Get to know this Pittsburgh neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Italian eatery to a pizzeria.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Allentown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Alla Famiglia
Topping the list is Italian spot Alla Famiglia. Located at 804 E. Warrington Ave., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 183 reviews on Yelp.
"Blown away," wrote Yelper Benny B. "Normally when people over-hype things, it never lives up to the expectations. Not the case here."
"If you go, ask for the cheese wheel," added Jenna T. "Our waitress wheeled it out and swirled the homemade pasta inside the wheel to make the best alfredo sauce I've ever had."
"This is not a dinner. This is a dining experience," wrote Joe T.
2. Onion Maiden
Next up is vegan, vegetarian and Asian fusion spot Onion Maiden, situated at 639 E. Warrington Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 83 reviews on Yelp, it's a proven local favorite.
"The food here is out of this world," wrote Yelper Antara G. "Before coming, I read multiple reviews with one common word to describe their food: divine. That is not an understatement. You will love it even if you're a carnivore like myself. "
"All of us said multiple times that if we had their kitchen cooking for us at home that we would be vegans for the rest of our lives," added Bobby W.
3. Leon's Caribbean Restaurant
Caribbean spot Leon's Caribbean Restaurant, which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 823 E. Warrington Ave., 4.5 stars out of 31 reviews.
"Walking in, you'll notice this is a hole in the wall takeout joint. It's simple, doesn't try to misrepresent and just plain good," wrote Tyoko B.
"Service was amazing and portion sizes were huge," added Chelsea M.
4. Black Forge Coffee
Black Forge Coffee, a spot to score coffee and tea, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 51 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1206 Arlington Ave. to see for yourself.
"This place has the perfect vibe for a relaxing hour lunch break," wrote Vanessa W.
"I've heard so many great things about this place and I am so happy I had the time to experience it myself. I can't wait to go back and continue giving them business," added Kirsten H.
5. Paisano's
Check out Paisano's, which has earned four stars out of 21 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score pizza and more at 821 E. Warrington Ave.
"I eat here often and would recommend the food. There is an area to sit down, but I like to get my food to go. The people who work here are friendly," wrote David K.
"I have been eating here for 30 years," added Joshua S. "I have never had a bad order from here."
