Thyme Rooftop Bar & Grille offers sweeping views of the city and delicious eats. (Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
By Kelly Huth
Easton is chock-full of delicious, locally owned restaurants and cafes ready to celebrate with you and your family during Commencement weekend.
From Tuscan favorites to perfectly grilled steak, fresh seafood to inventive menus featuring Greek, Brazilian, and Albanian specialties—Easton has exactly what you’re craving.
With help from Easton Main Street Initiative, here’s a list of local eateries throughout Easton to book that perfect celebratory dinner or a tasty brunch for you and your graduate. Pro tip: Make a reservation early to guarantee a spot and be mindful of reservation details. In order to accommodate all the visitors in Easton for Commencement weekend, some restaurants may charge a cancellation fee if you don’t show for your reservation.
Check out the 2026 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.
At Bar Torino, enjoy charcuterie, calamari, a delicious array of small plates (tempura artichokes and tomato tartare to name a few), and artisanal pizzas! (Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
3rd & Ferry, 56 S. Third St. Celebrate with a raw bar, seafood tower, and all your seafood faves at 3rd & Ferry Fish Market. Crab-stuffed mushrooms, spicy tuna tartare, clams scampi—and those are just to start! (Outdoor dining)
Albanesi, 235 Ferry St. This tasting menu features an array of delicious bites—starting with whipped goat cheese, roasted beets, broiled oysters, and tempura cauliflower, followed by Albanian baked rice, braised lamb shoulder, roasted cabbage steak, mahi mahi, gulash, filet mignon and more.
Albanesi features Southern European specialties. (Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
Aman’s Artisan Indian Cuisine, 336 Northampton St. Named a Tripadvisor Best of the Best World Top 10% Restaurant and lauded by Lehigh Valley Style, Morning Call Readers’ Choice awards, and OpenTable Diners’ Choice awards, 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. Enjoy charcuterie, calamari, a delicious array of small plates (tempura artichokes and tomato tartare to name a few), and artisanal pizzas!
Daddy’s Place, 650 Northampton St. Baba ghanoush, tabouli, locally sourced grape leaves, 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.
Jasmine Sushi Hibachi and Thai, 1855 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township Enjoy sushi, Thai curries and noodles, or enjoy a delicious hibachi meal.
Meli European Taverna, 322 Northampton St. Meli offers a menu of Greek classics and specialties. Find dolmades, skordalia and tzatziki spreads (but save room for the saganaki cheese flambé!), gyro platters, sea bass, deconstructed pastitsio, filet mignon, tomahawk chop, and grilled lamb chops.
Mesa Modern Mexican, 42 S. Third St. For starters, feast on guacamole and a bevy of botanas such as ceviche, coconut shrimp, 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)
At Meli European Taverna you’ll find a menu of Greek classics and specialties. (Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
Pearly Baker’s Alehouse, 11 Centre Square This longtime Easton favorite offers hearty soups, chili, sandwiches, and specials. (Accepts Pard Dollars, outdoor dining)
Porters’ Pub, 700 Northampton St. This cozy Old World-style pub offers grazers like duck bacon sausage sliders, award-winning nachos, and lobster mac and cheese. In the mood for a sandwich? Try the French Dip or The Porter. Entrees feature steak, salmon, Guinness-braised brisket, jambalaya, and more. Enjoy Sunday brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with corned beef hash, steak and eggs, waffle brisket, and more!
Rios Brazilian Steakhouse, 64 Centre Square Find rodizio-style meats carved table-side with an assortment of hot and cold side dishes.
River Grille, 243 Northampton St. Find contemporary American cuisine such as tuna tartare, gnocchi bolognese, Chilean sea bass, 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. For lunch or dinner, the fam can enjoy sushi, Thai curry chicken, filet mignon, noodles, and more. (Outdoor dining)
Sette Luna offers outdoor dining and Tuscan faves.(Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
Stoke Coal Fire Pizza, 1 Lehns Court Start with a delicious selection of small plates, then order the signature pizzas or one of the main dishes. The Calabrian rigatoni vodka hits all the right notes. Or opt for Carmela’s lasagna, Milanese prime pork chop, and more. (Accepts Pard Dollars, outdoor dining)
SURV, 1800 Sullivan Trail Share a wood-fired pizza and choose from a selection of appetizers such as baked brie, charred brussels sprouts, or crabcakes. Or go right for the large plates like Porcini mushroom-dusted pork tenderloin, Kabiyaki salmon, braised short ribs, filet mignon or rack of lamb. (Outdoor dining)
Three Oak Steakhouse, 323 Northampton St. Toast to Commencement as you enjoy steaks, chops, and all the trimmings at Three Oak Steakhouse.
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, crispy tuna rice, or truffled yuca fries before tucking into halibut, twin lobster tails, crispy tofu, or filet mignon. (Rooftop dining)
Enjoy outdoor dining and a Sunday Jazz Brunch at Sette Luna. (Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
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 pancakes. Browse the collection of books before you leave! (Outdoor dining)
Quadrant Book Mart and Coffee House is a cozy Easton gem featuring coffee and waffles, omelets, or pancakes. (Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
State Cafe and Grill, 14-16 S. Fifth St. State Cafe and Grill offers a bevy of omelets, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, frittatas with local fixings, and more. Note: The restaurant is temporarily closed for repairs but will host a pop-up at Bank Street Annex May 8-9. Get your favorite breakfast and lunch dishes 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.
Sunny Side Up, 1800 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township Enjoy The Lafayette Platter, or dig into Belgian waffles, sweet potato flapjacks, breakfast sandwiches, and more.
Tapestry, 101 Northampton St. Enjoy a cappuccino and apple-ricotta toast with local honey, egg souffle, and an assortment of danish and croissants. For lunch, enjoy a flatbread pizza, salads, small plates, or tapas.
The Raven 96, 669 N. 13th St., A102 Enjoy fluffy pancakes and cocktail service (courtesy of The Tipsy Crow) on the weekend. Gluten-free options available. Parties of 12 or more should call for reservations.
Porters’ Pub offers shareable grazers, award-winning nachos, plus Sunday brunch! (Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
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.
Campus Corner Pizzeria, 208 Cattell St. Moving day is fueled by pizza, wings, and garlic knots. (Accepts Pard Dollars)
Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136 Spring Garden St. Try the famous upside-down pizza and antipasto salad at Colonial, an Easton mainstay for 85 years! (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)
Easton Public Market, 325 Northampton St. When your stomach starts growling, head to the market where you’ll find delicious options—ramen, smoothies, sandwiches, scratch-made pizza, flaky croissants, burgers and hot dogs, Caribbean cuisine, and more. Some vendors offer Leopard discounts for Lafayette students; Scratch and Chocodiem also accept Pard Dollars. (Outdoor dining)
At Easton Public Market, find a slate of delicious options—ramen, smoothies, sandwiches, scratch-made pizza, flaky croissants, burgers and hot dogs, Caribbean cuisine, and more. (Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
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 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. Need a quick bite? Marcy’s offers burgers, wings, pork roll, chicken sandwiches, and more. (Accepts Pard Dollars)
Mexico Lindo, 325 Cattell St. Tuck in to tamales, carne asada, tacos al pastor, enchiladas, bowls, and more.
Mojo Cafe, 516 March St. Get one last coffee fix at Mojo! (Accepts Pard Dollars)
Find local, fresh faves at Easton Farmers’ Market Saturdays in Scott Park. (Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
Queso at Casa, 16 N. Third St. This shop specializes in raclette and describes its menu as “sweet and savory toast bathed in Gouda cheese and other meat and veggie toppings.”
Rivals Sports Bar & Restaurant, 5 Lehns Court Enjoy a full list of cheesesteak and boardwalk fries at Rivals.
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.
Vault Brewing, 225 Ferry St. Share buffalo cauliflower, twice-baked loaded potato skins, or calamari. Then tuck into fish tacos, sweet potato tacos, tenderloin tip steak frites Diane, or braised short rib cavatelli.
Zaks Bistro, 645 Northampton St. The owners of Daddy’s Place now have a lunch spot serving your favorite Lebanese plates. Start with fried cauliflower with tahini, whipped feta, or balila chickpea salad, then peruse the menu of handheld sandwiches, shawarma or falafel bowls, open pies, and pizzas.
Remember your time in Easton with a few sweets from the Carmelcorn Shop. (Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
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)
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, caramel corn, chocolates, and candy.
You can’t go wrong with a scoop of homemade ice cream or vegan gelato from Bank Street Creamery. (Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
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, fruit ice cream, 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.
Owowcow, 1262 Simon Blvd., B106 Take a quiet break and sneak in one last walk along the Karl Stirner Arts Trail with a cone in your hand from 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, 349 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.
Toast your graduate at Thyme Rooftop Bar & Grille.(Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
Presley’s Cocktail Bar, 159 Northampton St. 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, 116 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.
Need some fresh air? Head to the Karl Stirner Arts Trail. (Photos courtesy Greater Easton Development Partnership | Henry Hung Photography)
Note: This is an updated version of a story that appeared on news.lafayette.edu in 2025.
