Gems & Joe
About Gems & Joe
Coffee shop on Hamilton Street in downtown Allentown with breakfast, coffee and dessert, offered dine-in, takeout, curbside or delivery. There is a children's menu.
Why We Recommend Them
250 reviews averaging 4.9 stars. Set up well for families and groups, with wheelchair access from the entrance through to the seating.
Google Rating
4.9 / 5
Reviews
293
City
Allentown
Hours & What to Expect at Gems & Joe
Verified against Google business data on October 1, 2026. Hours can change on holidays — call ahead if you are making a special trip.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Services & Amenities
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Curbside pickup
- Serves breakfast
- Coffee
- Dessert
- Good for kids
- Children's menu
- Good for groups
- Restroom
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible restroom
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
Payment
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Contactless payments
What People Are Saying About Gems & Joe
“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!!”
Donna Papp
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.”
Drey
2 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!”
Goshan92
3 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!”
Rosa Lopez
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 🥰”
Bailee Baird
2 months ago
Reviews sourced from Google