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Bites Nearby: Chris's Restaurant

Chris's is a friendly place to eat--and one where locals meet.

When you walk into Chris's Restaurant on Hellertown Road (Route 412) in Bethlehem, you're instantly welcomed by someone from behind the counter. Off in the corner you may see some locals enjoying a meal while catching up. In fact, many of the longtime customers who frequent this well-established eatery don't even ask for a menu when they walk in. They've been coming here for so many years that they don't need to.

Chris's offers a great selection of homestyle cooking for both breakfast and lunch. Omelets, eggs your way, pancakes, french toast--they're all made fresh and served up fast. And in today's economy another plus is that Chris's menu is friendly on the wallet, with an omelet, hash browns and toast costing less than $5. 

The lunch crowd at Chris's is drawn in by sandwiches, hoagies and more. When I visited, my son wanted a hot dog and I opted for a cheesesteak hoagie. The hot dog was served with a heaping pile of french fries--the sight of which always results in my 5-year-old grinning from ear to eat. My hoagie was delicious. The roll it was served on was fresh, the lettuce was crisp and the entire creation was gone in less than 10 minutes.

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Chris's is a modest, unpretentious restaurant that's family friendly and offers both table and counter seating. Those planning to visit should be aware that they only accept cash. 

Chris’s Restaurant is open Monday through Friday, from 5am to 3pm; Saturday, from 5am to 2pm; and Sunday, from 6am to noon. It is located at 774 Hellertown Road in Bethlehem, about a quarter mile north of the I-78 exit on Route 412. The restaurant offers plenty of parking so bring the whole family!

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