221-The Cafe

Stupendous Thai restaurant with delectable desserts. The menu is perfectly small with handpicked items cooked to perfection. If you like authentic Thai food, this is the place for you. This establishment is BYOB. It has such a homey, relaxing, & welcoming environment…. like walking into someone’s home. Owned by a married couple, you’re bound to have a fantastic experience. This place is truly a hidden gem of Bethlehem.

This was a very special day for my husband and I. The old Victorian home was very intimate and comfortable. The hostess was polite and helpful. Even though the menu was limited it was prepared individually and very delicious. We were happy we could take our own bottle of wine which I wish more smaller restaurants would do. It’s by reservation only. Our impression was that the owner who is the only chef wants to keep it secluded and special as they head towards retirement. All pastries were homemade and delicious. We hope to visit again soon. Parking is metered.

Well to come here you definitely need reservations. I ordered the Pork Panang Curry, it was served over white rice. The curry wasn't too strong but added great flavor to the dish. It wasn't too spicy but had a very minuscule kick. The desserts were amazing to look at. A whole variety of French cakes. I ordered a coconut cream white cake. It was a unique textured cake with sweet but not heavy icing. Perfect amount of coconut shavings pressed against the icing. I devoured the cake so quickly I could not get an image.

The food is incredible, the service is Great and the Owner is so very lovely, It is such a warm and cozy place, the Christmas decor is so Beautiful!

There is really no better dining experience than at 221 The Cafe. Wonderful menu and the best Thai and Continental cuisine. It’s well worth the ten-minute walk from Main Street across the Broad Street bridge! And the desserts are all amazingly home made.

The best Pad Thai on the planet (next to Thailand) lots of other yummy food.My favorite restaurant in Bethlehem for 45 years! Even before the preeset location

My husband and I enjoyed dinner at 221 Cafe (BYOB) on 31 May 2025. We shared a crab/avocado starter. Husband ordered baked chicken stuffed with goat cheese/ham/swiss, which came with a lovely sauce, potatoes and vegetables. I ordered spicy pad thai basil which was both sweet and only a touch spicy. It came with stir fry vegetables, rice noodles and 5 large shrimp. Both entrees were outstanding. Dinner was followed by a slice of homemade multilayered coconut cake. The bill was less than $100 including tax and tip. As we both thought this evening's dinner was extraordinarily tasty, I decided to come home and write about it. Truly a pleasant experience from start to finish.