Find the perfect spot to for dinner, brunch, or sweets to celebrate your Lafayette grad. (Photo Courtesy | Thyme Rooftop Grille)
By Kelly Huth
Easton has a delicious lineup of restaurants to choose from during Commencement weekend. The hardest part is deciding where to go!
With help from Easton Main Street Initiative, here’s a list of local eateries throughout Easton offering that perfect celebratory dinner, or serving up a tasty brunch for you and your graduate. Make a reservation early to guarantee a spot and be mindful of reservation details. In order to accommodate all the visitors in Easton that weekend, some restaurants may charge a cancellation fee if you don’t show for your reservation.
Check out the 2025 list to see which restaurants offer outdoor dining and which accept Lafayette Pard Dollars.
Find a full list of locally owned shops and restaurants to support and check current hours of operation and menus at Shopdowntowneaston.com.
Celebrate Commencement with a flavorful meal at Aman’s Artisan Indian Cuisine. Photo courtesy Aman’s Artisan Indian Cuisine
3rd & Ferry Fish Market, 56 S. Third St. Celebrate with chowdah, a raw bar, and all the seafood faves, at 3rd & Ferry Fish Market. (Outdoor dining)
Aman’s Artisan Indian Cuisine, 336 Northampton St. Named a Tripadvisor Best of the Best World Top 10% Restaurant, Aman’s offers out-of-this-world butter chicken, tikka masala, and tandoori specials. (Accepts Pard Dollars, outdoor dining, BYOB)
Bar Torino, 56 N. Third St. This new eatery features charcuterie, calamari, a delicious array of small plates, and pizzas!
Daddy’s Place, 650 Northampton St. Baba ghanoush, tabouli, falafel, kebabs, kibbeh, and shawarma—find all your Lebanese favorites in one place. (Outdoor dining)
Easton Wine Project, 1247 Simon Blvd., N103 The 1.75-mile Karl Stirner Arts Trail connects Downtown Easton to the Simon Silk Mill, and doubles as an outdoor art museum. The Silk Mill boasts several shops and cafés to try. Find shareable snacks and flatbreads, bowls, and sandwiches, plus wines named for Easton locales and traditions.
Kabinett, 125 Northampton St. Toast to your future at this wine bar and garden. The menu changes frequently but has been known to feature steak tartare, fried halloumi cheese, duck schnitzel, and more. Or stick around for a multicourse Sunday supper.
Jasmine Sushi Hibachi and Thai, 1855 Sullivan Trail Enjoy sushi, Thai noodle dishes, or enjoy a delicious hibachi meal.
Enjoy a delicious meal at Meli European Taverna. Photo Courtesy | Meli
Meli European Taverna, 322 Northampton St. Meli offers a menu of Greek classics and specialties. Find dolmades, crispy fest, cheese flambé, gyro platters, whole fish, deconstructed pastitsio, and grilled lamb chops.
Mesa Modern Mexican, 42 S. Third St. For starters, feast on guacamole made tableside and a bevy of botanas such as mango ceviche or chicken empanadas. Dinner delights with tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, salads, or main dishes. Or stop by for brunch and dine on breakfast quesadillas, avocado toast, or huevos rancheros. (Outdoor dining)
Pearly Baker’s Alehouse, 11 Centre Square Owned by Jonathan Davis ’93, this longtime Easton favorite is sure to please your crew with starters like brown ale French onion soup, or arugula and farro salad, followed by flatbreads, burgers, steak, salmon, or Guinness-braised short ribs. (Accepts Pard Dollars, outdoor dining)
Porters’ Pub, 700 Northampton St. Start with the famous nachos or grilled wings. Dig into sandwiches like The Lafayette, or entrees of ribeye, crab cakes, and more. Enjoy Sunday brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with corned beef hash, steak and eggs, monte cristo, and more!
Rivals Sports Bar & Restaurant, 5 Lehns Court Enjoy a full list of cheesesteak and boardwalk fries at Rivals.
Love seafood? Find your faves at 3rd & Ferry Fish Market. Photo Courtesy | 3rd & Ferry Fish Market
River Grille, 243 Northampton St. Find contemporary American cuisine such as tuna tartare, lobster sliders, and Guinness-braised short ribs.
Sette Luna, 219 Ferry St. For dinner, share wood-fired pizzas or tuck into osso buco, pastas, and a slice or two of Mama’s cheesecake for dessert. The Sunday Jazz Brunch beckons with frittatas, eggs in purgatory, salmon pizza, and more. (Outdoor dining)
Sogo Fusion Lounge, 237 Northampton St. The fam can enjoy sushi, Thai curry chicken, filet mignon, noodles, and more. If you’re in town noon-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, check out the lunch special. (Accepts Pard Dollars, outdoor dining)
Stoke Coal Fire Pizza, 1 Lehns Court Start with a delicious selection of small plates, then order the signature pizzas or try the main dishes. Enjoy the Calabrian rigatoni vodka, chicken marsala, pork tenderloin milanese, and more. (Accepts Pard Dollars, outdoor dining)
SURV, 1800 Sullivan Trail Share a wood-fired pizza and choose from a selection of medium plates. Large plates include pork tenderloin, crab cakes, prime pork chops, rack of lamb, and filet mignon. (Accepts Pard Dollars, outdoor dining)
Tapestry, 101 Northampton St. Sip on local beer, wine, mead, or coffee alongside a menu of small bites.
Three Oak Steakhouse, 323 Northampton St. Toast to Commencement as you enjoy steaks, chops, and all the trimmings at Three Oak Steakhouse.
Be sure to make reservations early for Commencement meals. Photo Courtesy | Thyme Rooftop Grille
Thyme Rooftop Bar & Grille, 100 Northampton St. Look out over the city as you reflect on your time at Lafayette in this rooftop restaurant. Enjoy mussels, burrata toast, and grilled shrimp before tucking into filet mignon, airline chicken, monkfish, venison, or scallops. (Rooftop dining)
Two Rivers Brewing Co., 542 Northampton St. Dig into delicious sandwiches, duck fat frites, and a peanut butter bacon cheeseburger that’s sure to satisfy. (Outdoor dining)
Vault Brewing, 225 Ferry St. Share buffalo cauliflower, poutine, or cheeseburger tartar. Then tuck into a pork banh mi burger, fish tacos, steak frites, or fish and chips.
Opt for outdoor dining at Thyme Rooftop Grille and enjoy views of the city. Photo Courtesy | Thyme Rooftop Grille
Angelo’s Restaurant, 14 N. Fourth St. Start your day with delicious omelets and all your breakfast faves.
Billy’s Downtown Diner, 123 S. Third St. From bennys and bowls, to a cannoli tower French toast, this menu puts a creative spin on your breakfast faves. (Accepts Pard Dollars, outdoor dining)
Quadrant Book Mart and Coffee House, 20 N. Third St. You’ll love starting your day in this cozy Easton gem with coffee and waffles, omelets, or plate-sized pancakes. Browse the collection of books before you leave! (Outdoor dining)
State Cafe and Grill, 14-16 S. Fifth St. Dig into omelets, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, frittatas with local fixings, and more. (Outdoor dining)
Sunny Side Up, 1800 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township Enjoy The Lafayette Platter, or dig into Belgian waffles, sweet potato flapjacks, breakfast sandwiches, and more. We won’t tell if you have a slice of peanut butter pie or cheesecake with breakfast. (Accepts Pard Dollars)
The Raven, 669 N. 13th St., A102 Enjoy fluffy pancakes and cocktail service (courtesy of County Seat Spirits) on the weekend.
Antonio’s Pizzeria, 114 S. Third St. Grab a slice of pizza, a meatball sandwich, or a calzone at Antonio’s while you’re in town. Be sure to save room for their homemade cheesecake. (Outdoor dining)
Big Woody’s Sports Grill, 1855 Sullivan Trail Dine on burgers, wings, pizza, and more—all while watching the game. (Accepts Pard Dollars)
Bun Busterz, 233 Northampton St. Find hot dogs with all sorts of toppings, bowls, pierogies, and more.
Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136 Spring Garden St. Try the famous upside-down pizza and antipasto salad! (Accepts Pard Dollars, outdoor dining)
Don Juan Mex Grill, 300 N. Third St. You can’t leave Lafayette without a trip to Don Juan’s. Build-your-own bowls, burritos, and salads are nestled alongside chimichangas, tacos, and Cuban sandwiches on this menu. Order your fave to enjoy post-hike on the Karl Stirner Arts Trail. (Accepts Pard Dollars)
Enjoy ramen from Mister Lee’s Noodles at Easton Public Market. Photo Courtesy | GEDP
Easton Public Market, 325 Northampton St. When your stomach starts growling there’s a plethora of delicious options—ramen, barbecue, smoothies, sandwiches, scratch-made pizza, flaky croissants, burgers and hot dogs, and more. If you haven’t been to the market in a bit, you’ll find an array of new vendors, including Mangia Carne led by MasterChef winner Luca Manfé and Mark Citera of Citera Family Meat Market, Houseplanted plant shop, Centre Square Cheese specialty food shop, and Crepes at Casa featuring sweet and savory options. Some vendors offer Leopard discounts for Lafayette students. Scratch, Rod’s Dogs, and Chocodiem accept Pard Dollars. (Outdoor dining)
Hana Sushi and Teppanyaki, 218 Cattell St. Refuel with hand rolls, sashimi, and poke bowls. (Accepts Pard Dollars)
Giacomo’s Italian Market and Grille, 700 Cattell St. With menu classics such as fresh sausage sandwiches, cheesesteaks, porchetta with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone, and eggplant parm, the toughest part is deciding what to order. Pick up some of their signature sausages, meatballs, sauce, and cheeses to take home. (Accepts Pard Dollars, outdoor dining)
Gyro Concept, 323 Cattell St. Dig into souvlaki, dolmades, gyros, falafel bowls, and more at this new College Hill eatery. (Accepts Pard Dollars)
Josie’s New York Deli, 14 Centre Square Josie’s has been an Easton staple for more than 40 years. Find sandwiches piled high with chicken salad, pastrami, corned beef, or other deli faves. (Outdoor dining)
Love Pho & PL Cafe, 425 Northampton St. Try authentic Vietnamese cuisine and dine on dumplings, pho, boba tea, banh mi, and more.
Marcy’s Hamburgers, 77 N. Fourth St. Word has it this new burger shop should be open in May!
Mojo Hill Cafe, 516 March St. Get one last coffee fix at Mojo! (Accepts Pard Dollars)
Queso at Casa, 16 N. Third St. This shop specializes in raclette and describes its menu on Instagram as “sweet and savory toast bathed in Gouda cheese and other meat and veggie toppings.”
Rod’s Dogs, Easton Public Market, 325 Northampton St. Enjoy classic cheeseburgers, pork roll sandwiches, hot dogs and shakes at Rod’s. (Accepts Pard Dollars)
Try a pizza from Scratch Easton, inside Easton Public Market. Photo Courtesy | GEDP
Scratch Easton, Easton Public Market, 325 Northampton St. Dig in to farm-to-table wood-fired pizza and local craft brews. (Accepts Pard Dollars)
Takkii Ramen, 36 N. Third St. Enjoy several types of ramen, plus gyoza, seaweed salad, and more.
Thrive, 1247 Simon Blvd., R101 Find healthy teas, plus shakes with protein and extra vitamins.
Tierra De Fuego, 612 Northampton St. Sample Colombian cuisine and try empanadas, pandebonos, arepas, and bandeja paisa.
Tokyo Sushi, 22 N. Third St. Find your favorite sushi, poke bowls, and bubble tea.
Vinny V’s Pizza, 208 Cattell St. Enjoy pizza (including a list of Sicilian and Grandma pies), wings, salads, stromboli, and more. (Accepts Pard Dollars)
Agamon Bakery, 100 Northampton St. Specialty handcrafted pastries, cappuccinos, and sweets await at Agamon.
Bank Street Creamery, 15 S. Bank St. You can’t go wrong with a scoop of homemade ice cream or vegan gelato. (Outdoor seating)
Doughpamine Rolls, 118 Northampton St. Decadent sweets await at Cake & Corolla. Bring your appetite—the signature cinnamon roll is 5 inches round.
Carmelcorn Shop, 62 Centre Square Remember your time in Easton with a few sweets from the Carmelcorn Shop. Tucked in a corner of Easton’s Centre Square, this shop boasts freshly roasted nuts, carmel corn, chocolates, and candy.
Enjoy truffles at Chocodiem. Photo courtesy | GEDP
Chocodiem, Easton Public Market, 325 Northampton St. Enjoy handcrafted Belgian truffles, macarons in a rainbow of flavors, and chocolate treats from one of the “Top 10 Chocolatiers in North America.” Order early for custom designs. (Accepts Pard Dollars)
Duchess Cookies, 247 Northampton St. Satisfy your sweet tooth with decadent stuffed cookies.
Easton Baking Co., 34 N. Seventh St. Yes, there may be a line. And yes, this Easton staple is worth the wait. You’ll need your energy. Grab a box of doughnuts, coffee rolls, and baked goods for moving day.
Fox Bakery, 125 N. Third St. Enjoy croissant rolls, macarons, cakes, and more.
Frozenlandia, 24 Centre Square Find frozen yogurt with lots of toppings at Frozenlandia.
Mia & Maddie’s Bakery, 34 N. Second St. Find pies, cakes, scones, cupcakes, cookies, and more scrumptious treats here!
Modern Crumb, Easton Public Market, 325 Northampton St. Specialty cakes, cookies, pastries, and those almond croissants will have you dreaming of Easton on your trip home.
Old Mecca Cafe, 527 Northampton St. offers up coffee, bagels, and light fare, in a space that doubles as an art gallery.
Owowcow, 1262 Simon Blvd., B106 Celebrate with an ice cream break. Walk Karl Stirner Arts Trail from campus and end up at the Silk Mill to get to Owowcow. This ice cream shop starts with an organic cream base and adds locally sourced fresh fruits and mix-ins for flavors like honey lavender, strawberry, blueberry lemon, and more.
Pie + Tart, 444 Northampton St. Stop by Pie + Tart for savory items such as hand pies, Aussie sausage rolls, and quiche, or try a sweet slice of their tarts, pies, and pasteis de nata.
Sweet Girlz, 40 N. Third St. Cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and more. Find plenty of sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Tucker Garage and Grocery, 121 Northampton St. Refuel with delicious coffee and sweets at this Australian-inspired coffee shop.
Presley’s Cocktail Bar, 159 Northampton St. Formerly Cellar 159 Wine Bar, Presley’s Cocktail Bar boasts a cocktail lounge and private event space.
Stone Farm Cellars, 46 Centre Square Reservations are not needed, but a heads up is appreciated if your group is headed to Stone Farm Cellars. In addition to 31 handcrafted wines, find light fare and desserts.
Clever Girl Winery, 100 Northampton St. Enjoy wine or sangria flights, along with shareable bites. Be sure to call to give a heads up if your group is larger than four people.
County Seat Spirits, 669 N. 13th St., A104 This craft distillery boasts an array of spirits, some named for local spots.
Note: This is an updated version of a story that appeared on news.lafayette.edu in 2024.
