Metro & John's Cafe — Restaurant in North Catasauqua

Total incognito super dive! Best kind of watering hole around - A non-descript facade with almost no signage to speak of - Truly a local retreat!

Heading inside you'll find the quintessential Dive atmosphere - ultra dim lighting from the Budweiser faux classic oil lamps - revealing a small bar (in the round) with seating for a couple dozen patrons max.

Service is on point, being both expedient and friendly (if slightly detached), with the liquor pour proving to be much more generous than most establishments in the area - Especially since the price of a single Jamo & Ginger being $2!

Food is ordered at the back of the room, independent of the bar. Standard bar fare, but at exceptionally low prices! --- 4 large chicken fingers with a plate of fries, 3 (to die for) perogies and an overflowing cheese steak - including a $1.25 tip to the cook came to $10 even.

If cheap drinks served in quaint, local, dingy, dive are your scene, you most certainly have to check out...

Not very welcoming to new comers. It appears to be a place where everyone knows everyone. More like a private club. There is no one to wait on tables. I had to ask the not so friendly bartender how to order food. He pointed to an open door in the back. We stood at the door for awhile until I asked a nearby table if we had to go through the door. It turns out you step inside and someone will take your order. They do bring it to the table. The food is very good and...

Super affordable legendary local bar. Don't worry, it IS a public place even though it seems like you're walking into someone's house. Had a late night cheese steak that was way better than I expected and a few mixed drinks and spent about 10 bucks! You do have to go to the kitchen to place your food order. We will be...