BMIE Market 18103
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 48,746 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2,105 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 18,880 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±801 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 45,336 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 18,827 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $72,895 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±4,130 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 39.1 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,368 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±59 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $272,700 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±13,562 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 17.2 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 73 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 18103 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 19.4 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -7.6% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | -11.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +0.0% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | -30.5% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 66 (range 59–73) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -1.2 per year, r² 0.59) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 54 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 79 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 49 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 21 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 18103. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -1.2 restaurants per year, r² 0.59, confidence Medium.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 1,354, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 54 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 78.7 | 79 | 40% | +31.5 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 49.1 | 49 | 35% | +17.2 |
| Market Momentum Score | 21.2 | 21 | 25% | +5.3 |
Consumer Market Score: 79 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 48,746 | 97 | 40% | +38.7 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 72,895 | 52 | 40% | +20.6 |
| Households (ACS) | 18,880 | 97 | 20% | +19.4 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 49 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | -11.0 | 18 | 35% | +6.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 15.0 | 53 | 25% | +13.2 |
| Population (ACS) | 48,746 | 97 | 20% | +19.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 72,895 | 52 | 20% | +10.3 |
Market Momentum Score: 21 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -7.6 | 21 | 50% | +10.3 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | -11.0 | 18 | 30% | +5.4 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 0 | 28 | 20% | +5.6 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (163)
By cuisine
American 27 · Pizza 18 · Coffee 16 · Italian 13 · Dessert 12 · Sandwiches 11 · Asian 9 · Bakery 8 · Burgers 8 · Latin American (other) 8 · Mexican 7 · Chinese 6 · Japanese 6 · Chicken / wings 5 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 5 · Breakfast 4 · Juice / smoothies 4 · Caribbean 3 · Sushi 3 · BBQ 2 · Healthy / salads / bowls 2 · Hot dogs 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Spanish / tapas 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Brazilian 1 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 1 · Hawaiian / Pacific 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Peruvian 1 · Seafood 1 · Tea / bubble tea 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 94 · Bar 31 · Quick service 28 · Casual dining 18 · Bakery 15 · Dessert 13 · Coffee shop 10 · Café 8 · Buffet 4 · Juice, smoothie, tea 4 · Brewery / taproom 3 · Food truck 3 · Specialty food shop 3 · Other 3 · Delivery-focused 2 · Winery / distillery / taproom 2 · Fast casual 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Men And A Bagel | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches · Breakfast | 1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| A1 Japanese Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Steakhouse · Asian | 3300 Lehigh St | open |
| Allentown Goose | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1017 E Emmaus Ave | open | |
| Antojos Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 1726 S 4th St | open |
| Arby's | Quick service | 1535 Lehigh St | open | |
| Asia Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1102 E Susquehanna St | open |
| Bamboo Asian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 345 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Bang Bang Hibachi Grill & Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1519 Lehigh St | open |
| Bennigan’s | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2835 Lehigh St | open |
| Big Woody's Sports Bar and Restaurant Big Woody's Forks | Bar · Casual dining | American | 1841 S 4th St | open |
| Binah Winery | Winery / distillery / taproom | 905 Harrison St | open | |
| BirriaHolic_PA | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 545 Cleveland St | open | |
| Boston Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 385 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Braza and Candela and Bakery Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Spanish / tapas | 1756 S 4th St | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1958 S 4th St | open |
| Burrito Nacho Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 1507 S 4th St | open |
| Cali Burrito | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Mexican · Healthy / salads / bowls | 3104 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| Captains' Table | Bar | 2720 S Pike Ave | open | |
| Carrabba's Italian Grill Carrabba's Italian Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 510 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Carvel Ice Cream Bakery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1640 S 4th St | open |
| Charcoal Drive-in | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4440 Hamilton Blvd | open | |
| Chavelas Pinchos | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | BBQ | 204 W Montgomery St | open |
| Checkers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1935 S 4th St | open |
| Cheesesteak Louie's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · Italian | open | |
| Chesapeake Bagel Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 345 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Chicken Lounge | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Chicken / wings | 3247 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| China House | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Chinese · American | 1527 Lehigh St | open |
| China King China King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 3033 W Emaus Ave | open |
| China Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 2441 W Emmaus Ave | open |
| Chiquita's Lounge | Bar | 805 St John St | open | |
| Coca-Cola Freestyle Coca-Cola Freestyle | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 410 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open | |
| Commix Hotel | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3245 W Emmaus Ave | open | |
| County Seat Spirits | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 905 Harrison St | open | |
| Creativecup.cafe | Café | Coffee | 3325 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| Daisy Hill Kitchen and Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1848 E Susquehanna St | open |
| Dan's Bar B Qued Chickens | Bar | BBQ · Chicken / wings | 1825 S 2nd St | open |
| Dino's Pizza Teria Dino's Pizza & Pasta LLC | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 3300 Lehigh St | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 2 East Susquehanna Street | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 315 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Dragon Pond Buffet | Buffet | 1593 Lehigh St | open | |
| Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 402 W Emaus Ave | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 1547 Lehigh St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Dessert · Coffee shop · Quick service · Bakery | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Coffee · Dessert | 3219 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 3111 Lehigh St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Coffee | 4777 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 3039 Lehigh St | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Dessert | 1043 Lehigh St #45 | open |
| El Kiosko De Ricuras Pa | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | 2329 Lehigh St | open | |
| El Tipico Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 410 W Emaus Ave | open |
| Emiliano's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 757 St John St | open |
| F & S Bar | Bar · Casual dining | 1008 Lehigh St | open | |
| Fairview Fire Company Fairview Township Fire Department | Bar | 7th and Wyoming St | open | |
| Foo Joy Chinese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 3229 Hamilton Blvd # 4534 | open |
| Friendly's Ice Cream Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 460 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Geminis Bar And Ballroom | Casual dining · Bar | 1401 S Front St | open | |
| Gourmet Buffet & Grill | Buffet · Casual dining · Bar | Japanese · Sushi | 3317 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| Habaneros Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3104 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| High Point Kombucha | Brewery / taproom | 905 Harrison St | open | |
| Hijinx Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 905 Harrison St | open | |
| Hookah Hanna | Coffee shop · Bar | Coffee | 373 Susquehanna St | open |
| Ice Cream World | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 3512 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| IHOP IHOP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 1511 Lehigh St | open |
| Inside of Your Mom | Buffet | 1053 Barnside Rd | open | |
| Jelly Beans Southside Jam | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1996 S 5th St | open | |
| Kauffman’s Bar and Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 710 E Lynnwood St | open | |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1833 S. 4th Street | open |
| KK Kitchen And Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | West Emaus Ave | open |
| Kremmer's Community Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | American · Coffee | 1901 S 12th St | open |
| Krispy Krunchy Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 2441 W Emaus Ave | open |
| La Frikitona llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Latin American (other) | 2451 W Emaus Ave | open |
| La Parada Del Sabor | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 102 W Susquehanna St | open |
| La Poblanita Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 767 St John St | open |
| Lafrikitonallc | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | Spanish / tapas | 10 E Emmaus Ave | open |
| Las Brasa's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 704 W Emaus Ave #8 | open |
| Linx Restaurant and Pub | Casual dining · Bar | 3712 Hamilton Blvd | open | |
| Louie's Restaurant & Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2071 31st St SW | open | |
| Lvh Cedar Crest | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open | |
| Mad Catter Coffee Roasters Warehouse | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 905 Harrison St | open |
| Mama Minniti's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 1701 E Susquehanna St | open |
| Mamma Mia Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 2917 W Emaus Ave | open |
| Manhattan Bagel Manhattan Bagel | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 402 W Emaus Ave | open |
| Manhattan Bagel Manhattan Bagel | Quick service | 402 W Emaus Ave | open | |
| Mario's Pizza Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 3335 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| McCall Collective Brewing & Restaurant | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 102 E Susquehanna St | open | |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3020 Lehigh St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1432 S 4th St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3860 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| Menchie's Frozen Yogurt Menchie's Frozen Yogurt | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 353 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Nan King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 704 W Emaus Ave #7 | open |
| New China Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1658 S 4th St | open |
| Ocean Buffet | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1658 S 4th St | open |
| Okis Grill & Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Latin American (other) | 1869 S 4th St | open |
| Oliver Shakewell's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1869 S 4th St | open | |
| Palumbo Pizza and Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches · Italian | 1531 Lehigh St | open |
| Papa John's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2939 Lehigh St | open |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2703 W EMAUS Ave | open |
| Param Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3219 Hamilton Blvd | open | |
| Pardon My Cheesesteak | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1511 Lehigh St | open | |
| Penn Pizza Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Perkins at 3214 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, PA Perkins | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3214 Hamilton Blvd. | open |
| Perkins at 3400 Lehigh Street Allentown, PA Perkins | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3400 Lehigh Street | open |
| Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Perkins American Food Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Bakery · American | 3214 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| Perkins Restaurant and Bakery Perkins American Food Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | American · Bakery | 3400 Lehigh St | open |
| Phillip Malone and Sons Bakery | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 1319 S 4th St | open |
| Pho Nominal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 319 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Pistachio Bar & Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 341 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 3315 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| Pizza Hut Pizza Hut | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 1761 S 4th St Lehigh | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4536 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| Pizza Max | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 704 W Emaus Ave | open |
| Plaza Azteca Plaza Azteca, Methuen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Latin American (other) | 2835 Lehigh St | open |
| Poke Kai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian | 3337 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1756 S 4th St | open |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | 1935 S 4th St | open | |
| Poppteas | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 3300 Lehigh St | open |
| Potts' Hot Dogs | Quick service | Hot dogs · American | 3512 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| Pretzel Gourmet | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Bakery | Coffee · Juice / smoothies · Bakery | 1240 Lehigh St | open |
| Primo Pizza & Grill Primo Pizza | Casual dining · Bar | Pizza · Italian | 2431 W Emaus Ave | open |
| Puzzle's | Bar | 723 S 8th St | open | |
| Rice Family | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 2952 Lehigh St | open |
| Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1052 W Emaus Ave | open |
| Rita’s of Emaus Avenue PA Rita's Italian Ice | Dessert · Bar | Dessert | open | |
| Rodizio Grill Lehigh Valley | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Brazilian · Steakhouse | 2805 Lehigh St | open |
| Ryan Development Group, Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 353 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open | |
| S & D Soulicious Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 3300 Lehigh St | open |
| Southside Bar & Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 1726 S 4th St | open | |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Breakfast | 3300 Lehigh St | open |
| Strange Brew Tavern | Bar | 1996 S 5th St | open | |
| Strikers Pub + Grill | Bar · Casual dining | 1630 S 12th St | open | |
| SUBWAY | Other | Sandwiches | 3440 Lehigh St | open |
| SUBWAY | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3245 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1208 S 4th St | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Other · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1611 Lehigh St | open |
| Sunrise Diner | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 1401 S 4th St | open |
| Susquehanna Street Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1701 E Susquehanna St | open |
| Sweet Addictions Candy | Dessert · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 331 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 301 Cooper St | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza · Mexican | 3380 Lehigh St | open |
| Tenderfix By Noah Schnapp | Quick service | 1511 Lehigh St | open | |
| Teppan Hibachi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 3227 Hamilton Blvd | open |
| TGI Fridays | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Burgers · Sandwiches | 395 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| The Brass Rail | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3015 Lehigh St | open |
| The Corner Pocket Bar & Grill | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1102 Lehigh St | open | |
| The Crust Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 3043 W Emaus Ave | open |
| The Fan Cave | Bar | 1102 Lehigh St | open | |
| Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery | Bar | 2835 Lehigh St | open | |
| Tlc’s Polish Water Ice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1848 E Susquehanna St | open | |
| Valley Donuts Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3219 Hamilton Blvd | open | |
| Velacruz Caroli | Bar | 1959 S Law St | open | |
| Vesuvio's Restaurant and Pizza &pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1616 S 4th St | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1980 S 4th St | open |
| Wendy's | Quick service | 3390 Lehigh St | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 450 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Yocco's The Hot Dog King Yocco's Hot Dogs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs · Sandwiches · American | 3300 Lehigh St | open |
| Zahra | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 323 S Cedar Crest Blvd | open |
| Zandy's Steak Shop | Casual dining · Bar | Sandwiches · American | 813 St John St | open |
| Zekraft - Allentown | Coffee shop | Coffee | 1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 101a | open |
| Amigo Mio Cafe | Café | Coffee | 545 Cleveland St | closed |
| Friendly's | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 2952 Lehigh St | closed |
| Keystone Pizza Partners, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1761 S 4th St | closed | |
| King George Inn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3141 Hamilton Blvd | closed | |
| The Sweet Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2805 Lehigh St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 116 | 105 | — | — | — | 11 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 112 | 102 | — | — | — | 10 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 123 | 106 | — | — | — | 17 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 137 | 121 | — | — | — | 16 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 130 | 99 | 52 | 35 | 12 | 13 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 99 | 71 | 34 | 27 | 10 | 12 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 103 | 71 | 37 | 26 | 8 | 13 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 97 | 67 | 31 | 29 | 7 | 12 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 98 | 78 | 38 | 33 | 7 | 10 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 101 | 73 | 38 | 27 | 8 | 11 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 95 | 73 | 37 | 27 | 8 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 100 | 78 | 40 | 29 | 8 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 101 | 77 | 41 | 26 | 9 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 112 | 91 | 45 | 36 | 7 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 116 | 95 | 46 | 39 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 109 | 85 | 39 | 39 | 6 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 108 | 88 | 37 | 43 | 7 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 109 | 90 | 42 | 39 | 8 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 102 | 84 | 34 | 38 | 10 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 103 | 82 | 35 | 33 | 11 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 102 | 83 | 36 | 32 | 13 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 96 | 78 | 36 | 29 | 11 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 100 | 80 | 35 | 33 | 10 | 7 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 105 | 88 | 36 | 40 | 9 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 94 | 79 | 30 | 38 | 9 | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 91 | 74 | 29 | 32 | 11 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 95 | 74 | 33 | 30 | 9 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 92 | 74 | 32 | 32 | 8 | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 86 | 70 | 30 | 30 | 8 | 6 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 88 | 73 | 28 | 32 | 10 | 6 | NAICS2022 |