Mareks Cafe & Bagels

Mareks Cafe & Bagels

1825 W Chew St, Allentown, PA

★★★★★4.3(23 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“If you're serious about bagels, Mareks makes legitimately excellent New York-style ones that sell out by mid-morning, especially the everything variety, so arrive early and pair yours with their house cream cheese and a simple coffee. The atmosphere is genuinely charming and shifts with the seasons, making it feel like a neighborhood living room rather than a quick grab-and-go spot. It's the kind of place where the owners' warmth is as much of a draw as the food—great for leisurely breakfasts with friends or family, though the ordering system could use some work when it gets busy.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Family friendlyFull breakfastTraditional drinksPastriesLight foodMeetingsSlow sit

Google Reviews

Brian Lindsay
★★★★★5 months ago

This is by far the best bagel place in the tri-state area. Very cute atmosphere that changes with the seasons. These are truly "New York style" bagels. Bagels are fluffy on the inside with a delicious chewy, yet crispy outer crust. This is definitely worth the drive, located…

Jathalie Almonte
★★★★★9 months ago

I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese on a blueberry bagel. The bagel was fluffy and everything else was well seasoned. The best breakfast sandwich I've had in while. I definitely will be back!! And let me not forget the customer service 10/10.

Dustin Snyder
★★★★★2 years ago

Delicious bagels and sandwiches. Great, friendly service.

Aime B
★★★★★2 years ago

Delish...generous and yummy. They need a system...ur order should be numbered and ur sandwich should be associated with a number or a check number. Otherwise very confusing, eapecially if you are not there when they announce that your sandwich is ready. Easy for someone to pick…

Sarah Hash
★★★★★3 years ago

The owners are super nice and have awesome personality. The bagels are DELICIOUS as is their cream cheese. Gotta go early to get the everything bagels because they sell out so quick. Just remember, it's CASH ONLY.

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