Gems & Joe

Cafes & Coffee in Allentown, Pennsylvania

4.9 (295)

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Category	Cafes & Coffee
Address	1019 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
Area	Allentown, Pennsylvania
Phone	(484) 273-2085
Google rating	4.9 (295)

Hours

Saturday	9 AM–8 PM
Sunday	9 AM–6 PM

About Gems & Joe

Specialty coffee shop in Allentown, PA offering specialty coffee drinks, pastries, and more.

Gems & Joe is one of the cafes & coffee listed in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The business is registered at 1019 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip.

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The business lists hours on 2 days of the week. Typical hours are 9 AM–8 PM. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Gems & Joe at (484) 273-2085; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, gemsandjoe.com.

Customers rate it 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 295 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded cafes & coffee in Allentown.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Donna Papp 2 months ago

Found this coffee shop while looking on Google maps!. It truly is a "GEM" The owner and his daughter are simply wonderful. I let her pick out all my hot and cold coffee while letting her and dad pick out my food!! Quiche was out of this world good! Philly cheesesteak was delicious! All homemade!! Highly recommend stopping in if your in Allentown! You won't be disappointed!!

Rosa Lopez 2 months ago

I stopped in for the first time today, and the Salted Maple Latte was absolutely delicious! The warm cheese Danish hit the spot, too. The best part was getting to know the owner and making new networking connections. Such a welcoming atmosphere with great coffee and even better people. Highly recommend stopping by—you won't be disappointed!

Drey 2 months ago

Amazing place!! Cozy, perfect flavors, very clean, and the highest quality service!! The barista's are instantly like your best friends. Perfect place to relax, enjoy amazing cafe offerings, and listen to relaxing soul music. Also amazing homemade quiche!!! If you want a cafe near business district Hamilton street, this is better than them all!! Leagues better than Cozy Crub and Nowhere coffee.

Bailee Baird 2 months ago

I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars… I travel for a living and I’m constantly in new cities trying coffee shops. It’s a cute laid back cafe with cool music. (If you come on Tuesday it’s trivia Tuesday!) Felton was the barista he also feels like a party host he knew all of the regulars by first name and knew a lot about the background of the coffee. They serve ONYX coffee which has been awarded the number 1 coffee in the world. Not only is the coffee here and the people, one of the regulars said they come in all the time just for the quiche! Looks amazing I’ll have to try it! They also have a soft serve ice cream machine that is a cherry on top of this lovely place 🥰

Goshan92 3 months ago

Such a wonderful place! I absolutely loved the interior — it’s very cozy and welcoming. The service is top-notch, and the staff is incredibly polite and attentive. I got the impression that it’s a family-owned business run by a lovely couple, and it truly shows. They clearly put their heart into everything they do, making sure every detail is perfect and high-quality. The coffee is fantastic, and the pastries are outstanding — they taste just like delicious, fresh home-baked treats! I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

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