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Where to Munch on Mondays

Written by Cezanne Colvin Photography by Ryan Hulvat

One thing that makes the inevitability of a Monday an easier pill to swallow is when it’s accompanied by a meal that isn’t your Saturday night leftovers (or found at a drive-thru or in a freezer aisle).

The only problem? Mondays are typically a day of rest for the restaurant industry in the aftermath of the weekend. How many times have you trekked across town, thinking that all that stood between you and your feast was a fifteen-minute wait—only to discover that it was more like a door and a deadbolt?

We’ve rounded up a few choices to kickstart your week that cover all the usual cravings, so there’s just one question you have to ask yourself:

Are you in the mood for…

… upscale dining?

Try: 1774 Grille & Tap

Why: This beautifully restored space is the perfect hideaway for an intimate and impromptu weeknight dinner.

Order: Duck Confit Tacos, Australian Lamb Rack

11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Mondays

605 Main St, Hellertown
610.838.1774
1774grille.com

… a comfort food pub night?

Try: Porters’ Pub

Why: Even if you’ve never been before, it’ll instantly feel like—and perhaps become—your “spot.”

Order: Chili, Crab Cakes

11 a.m. until 2 a.m. on Mondays

700 Northampton St, Easton
610.250.6561
porterspubeaston.com

… but with a Scottish twist?

Try: Braveheart Pub

Why: It’s super casual, super cozy, and super delicious.

Order: Scottish Nachos, Shepherd’s Pie

11:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Mondays

430 Main St, Hellertown
610.838.6555
bravehearthighlandpub.com

… brunch all day?

Try: BeanBath Cafe

Why: The space is cute and comfortable, there’s an impressive espresso menu, and sometimes you deserve a second breakfast at 1 p.m. on a Monday.

Order: Breakfast Quesadilla, Tex Mex Omelet

7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Mondays

2425 Plaza Ct, Bath
484.287.2326
beanbathcafe.com

… modern Mexican cuisine?

Try: Torre

Why: The two-story lofty space is as worthy of an Instagram photo as

the food is.

Order: Nachos, Yucatan

(house-smoked pulled pork) Tacos

11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Mondays

The Promenade Shops, Center Valley
610.841.9399
torrerestaurant.com

… but with a Cuban infusion?

Try: Casa Toro

Why: Every single appetizer on the menu is a delectable mini-feast.

Order: Fried Avocado, Queso Fundido

11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Mondays

Fairmont Village Shopping Center
Coopersburg
610.282.8888
casatoromexgrill.com

… a trip to New Orleans?

Try: The Bayou

Why: Sometimes you’re on a cleanse, but other times, you want deep-fried goodness. For those other times, you want The Bayou.

Order: Hush Puppies, Buttermilk Fried Chicken

11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Mondays

702 Hawthorne Rd, Bethlehem
610.419.6669
dat-bayou.com

… curry?

Try: Aman’s Indian Bistro

Why: Authentic, rich, and frustratingly difficult to reproduce at home, these curries are to die for. If you’re a spice fiend, they won’t disappoint.

Order: Vegetable Samosa, Chicken Shahi Korma

11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.; 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Mondays

3812 Easton-Nazareth Hwy
Easton
484.298.0400
amansbistroeaston.com

… happy hour and small plates?

Try: Tapas on Main

Why: The Blood Orange sangria is reason enough to meander down Main Street to this corner mainstay, but the shareable menu is ideal for friendly get-togethers and couples alike.

Order: Sangria, Flatbreads

11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Mondays

500 Main St, Bethlehem
610.868.8903
tapasonmain.com