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Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 418 3rd Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone: (484) 626-5040
Website: http://www.essentialscafe.org/
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Reviews
Glenn Hesse
Located inside a very quaint town home, this Cafe is very clean and charmingly appointed. This Cafe is actually a charitable organization with Suggested pricing for their menu items (e.g. pay more or less as you can afford).
… moreRobert Dalessandro
Essentials will hopefully grow into a the institution it’s meant to be .
It’s 90% volunteer staff so a little patience goes a long way .
The food is good , above par for what they are doing , and if you don’t know what they are doing allow me to elucidate.
Essentials Cafe is a ‘ pay what you can ‘ establishment, if you have no means to pay you don’t have to , although if you do that’s good and if you have more than you need you are welcome to purchase a meal for someone who doesn’t , they have a ‘ wooden nickel ‘ wherein you can donate to purchase a meal . Also you can easily overpay for you meal as a donation.
They’re doing a good thing over there and I know it’s not going unnoticed.
… moreIt’s 90% volunteer staff so a little patience goes a long way .
The food is good , above par for what they are doing , and if you don’t know what they are doing allow me to elucidate.
Essentials Cafe is a ‘ pay what you can ‘ establishment, if you have no means to pay you don’t have to , although if you do that’s good and if you have more than you need you are welcome to purchase a meal for someone who doesn’t , they have a ‘ wooden nickel ‘ wherein you can donate to purchase a meal . Also you can easily overpay for you meal as a donation.
They’re doing a good thing over there and I know it’s not going unnoticed.
Diane Fegley
I love the concept of this pay what you can café. I was overwhelmed that a post of mine on Facebook was shared like crazy and had an amazing response of people who also adored the idea of what they are doing. I had attended a One World Everybody Eats conference many years ago, and I am so excited that this concept has come to the Lehigh Valley! Great fresh food, and charming volunteers.
… moreDatsun-e30
Amazing little cafe that helps serve the local community. It’s a “pay what you can” resturant and it runs off of donations to help the less fortunate have a place where they can get a meal.
If more places like this existed the world would be a better place!
… moreIf more places like this existed the world would be a better place!
Michael Bianco
What a great neighborly concept. They do a tremendous job helping people. And you can never say enough good things about that!!
… moreKhrystal Meyer
Absolutely wonderful service, the people working here really care about our community and making sure no one goes hungry even if you can’t pay. The pulled pork sandwich I had was absolutely delicious and so was the Mac and cheese. I loved the soothing atmosphere and the friendliness of all of the staff. They made me feel at home. You can tell the chef cares about the food provided and that every meal is served with love. Highly recommend!!! The idea that it’s donate what you can makes me so happy to come there.
… moreDebra Aimes
I went in to eat lunch with my friend we loved the place it was a family friendly place food was great thanks to the chef and staff members where great will be back again thank you guys
… moreCarol Messina
Food delicious and service very friendly. Feels like you are eating at home.
… moreJohn Savastano
These are some incredible people. I’ve never been to a place like this. My wife, three children, my mother and mother-in-law all went here looking for breakfast before Christmas in Bethlehem. The mission of this restaurant is to serve very home-y food while simultaneously helping those in need. We are well for a reasonable price! My kids got served a big slice of humble pie that elevated this experience to more than I could have imagined.
… moredgrsr clean
Cute little Cafe. Pay what you can afford or pay more if u can to help pay for someone’s meal less fortunate . Food is really good!
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