Allen Street Hardware Store Cafe

Why do people ramble on about their opinions on hipsters? This place is awesome - service is great, drinks flow and they nail the food.

I have been to Allen Street Hardware a number a times.  As is typical with bars in this area, your experience quality might be completely dependent on how much you already drank before you got there.

I've been in late on a Friday night after happy hour elsewhere; the food was quality bar food, the service was accommodating, quick and polite and of course the bar has a great selection.  I've been in there early in the evening on Saturday for dinner; the service was just ok, the food was just ok and the limitations of the bar selection were apparent.  

But in all, I find Hardware to be simply average.

If you're looking for a good bar atmosphere and the chance to meet some new people, as typical with Allentown bars, Hardware is a decent choice.  If you're looking for an amazing dining experience, they generally don't even live up to bar quality.

Am I saying don't go to Hardware?  Heck no!  Give them a try, but set your expectations appropriately.

I really liked this place! I asked the bartender for a whiskey recommendation and besides being super cool, he introduced me to my new favorite bourbon. the layout of the place is great, the DJ was some Tribe Called Quest and the vibe was all good. I didnt get to try the food, but next time.