Editor’s note: This listicle has been expanded to include more takeout options in Bethlehem.
With the coronavirus pandemic, multiple businesses have changed their hours and adjusted service due to the lack of students still on campus — only 230 remain.
Non-essential businesses have closed but, according to Pennsylvania laws, to-go, curbside and delivery sales are still allowed by food and beverage businesses. Some restaurants have even shifted to contactless delivery where an order is placed at the customer’s doorstep rather than making direct contact.
Here are a few of the restaurants located not far off campus that remain open in some capacity.
The amount of dollar signs signify the affordability of the restaurant.
Deja Brew
Deja Brew offers different sandwich variations, salads, soups, burgers, teas, coffee and assorted lattes. The food is prepared daily, and it is now restricted to only take-out or delivery options. One of the workers said the restaurant usually receives calls for orders and has shifted to using Grubhub for delivery services. Because of its proximity to campus, right on Fourth Street, Deja Brew was one of the restaurants visited frequently by Lehigh students.
Address: 101 W 4th St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone Number: (610) 865-2739
Price Range: $
Hours: Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rakkii Ramen
Rakkii Ramen is a Japanese noodle house that offers several options of noodles and more. The menu features items such as seafood, different noodle selections, rice bowls and drinks. Rakkii Ramen is currently accepting online orders for pick-up or delivery to limit contact.
Address: 328 S New St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone Number: (610) 419-8007
Price Range: $$
Hours: Monday-Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sunday from noon-7 p.m.
Casa de Campo
Casa de Campo is a Dominican restaurant on Fourth Street. The restaurant offers different Latin American dishes including variations of rice, meat, beans, sandwiches, salads, soups, shakes, natural juices and desserts. The food is prepared on a daily basis, and the restaurant has shifted to take-out and delivery only.
Address: 123 W 4th St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone Number: (610) 849-2079
Price Range: $
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
The Goose
The Goose is a restaurant near campus that students frequent for its variety and affordability. It offers different cold and hot subs along with a secret menu. The restaurant is open for take-out and delivery.
Address: 102 W 4th St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone Number: (610) 868-0176
Price Range: $
Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Bayou Southern Kitchen and Bar
The Bayou Southern Kitchen and Bar is a casual New Orleans-style restaurant and bar. The restaurant offers primarily Southern soul food, including gumbo, po’ boys and fried chicken. It is currently open for curbside takeout only with the option of ordering from the restaurant’s website.
Address: 702 Hawthorne Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone Number: (610) 419-6669
Price Range: $$
Hours: 11 a.m.-midnight every day; the kitchen closes at 10 p.m. on Monday-Thursday
U & Tea
U & Tea is a traditional Chinese restaurant located in South Bethlehem. U & Tea has an extensive menu, ranging from soups to rice and noodle dishes. It also offers a variety of bubble teas. The restaurant is currently offering both takeout and delivery.
Address: 119 E 3rd St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone Number: (610) 866-4900
Price Range: $$
Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Tulum
Tulum is a Mexican counter-serve restaurant right off Lehigh’s campus. Dubbed “Beth-Mex,” Tulum serves classic Mexican dishes such as burritos, tacos and quesadillas. It is currently available for takeout.
Address: 17 W Morton St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone Number: (610) 691-8300
Price Range: $
Hours: Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Saturday from noon-9 p.m. Closed on Sunday.
Jenny’s Kuali
Jenny’s Kuali is an authentic Malaysian restaurant that has vegetarian offerings. All dishes on the menu are made fresh and reflect the Malaysian culture through various spices and flavors such as curry and tumeric. During this time, Jenny’s Kuali is open for curbside takeout.
Address: 102 E 4th St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone Number: (610) 758-8088
Price Range: $$
Hours: Monday-Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from noon-7 p.m. Closed on Sunday
ZEST bar+grille
ZEST bar+grille is a relatively new upscale restaurant in South Bethlehem. ZEST paired up with its “sister restaurant” Grille 3501 in Allentown to create a fixed dinner menu for delivery to Bethlehem, which includes classic American appetizers, entrées and desserts. Orders can be made online, where there is a takeout menu.
Address: 306 S New St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone Number: (610) 419-4320
Price Range: $$$
Hours: Thursday-Saturday from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. (Calls to place an order are available after 2 p.m.)
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4 Comments
BeanBath Cafe in Bath has an awesome menu selection including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free all available at their drive-thru.
I think a nice longer list of names with web sites would be a welcome thing for all of us who are stuck inside. There are many eateries in the city that offer take-out and even delivery. so how about a compressive list in the interest of the public.
A comprehensive list of eateries can be found at https://southsideartsdistrict.com/wine-dine/
4 places? What about 100 others? Misleading title.