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Musikfest Caf
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015, United States
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Ke
Review №1

First time at a show here and will absolutely be back for more! Not a bad seat in the place. Wait staff comes to your table, plenty of room to dance off to the side, and the drink prices are super reasonable ($6 cocktails!).

Da
Review №2

Amazing venue. The sights and sounds at the Cafe are second to none. I felt honored to be in a renovated building where people worked so hard to make a living.The staff at the Cafe were so helpful and polite. Very clean and a ton of bathrooms! So organized.

co
Review №3

Fantastic, intimate place to see a show! The location within the refurbished steel mill adds to the charm. Prices are slightly high for concessions but parking is free and theres great local places to eat before the show (many within walking distance).

St
Review №4

Great venue, decent drink prices.

To
Review №5

Carbon Leaf is awesome. The 2 stars is for the venue. I’ve never been more penalized for buying a ticket in the front. The lights were blinding. I spent about 1/2 of the show with my eyes closed. The voices were way too soft. The bass drum and bass guitar were way too loud (and I love bass)! Hearing distortion at a live concert is not good!This is the first bad presentation I’ve had here. I hope it’s a one off!

Wi
Review №6

My fist time at this venueGreat size for the show we saw, the Craig Thatcher band (a truly wonderful performance). Lighting and sound system were very good. Small menu listed 15 items. Would have preferred a better variety.

Ce
Review №7

I enjoy going to concerts there. The food is always good and reasonable. Cant say I ever had a bad experience there.

Jo
Review №8

This is a great place to have dinner and see a show. It is my favorite venue. The food is tasty if you dont set your expectations too high but the menu is fairly limited. It is a really cozy atmosphere to see some of the really great talent that comes sometimes.

Ja
Review №9

Great intimate place to see a show. This was our first time here.

Ch
Review №10

Excellent venue and friendly staff.Mavericks show was awesome!

Di
Review №11

Great! Good place to go to do stuff

Ti
Review №12

Musikfest Cafe is awesome. It is a great place to see a show. Intimate, good sound, food, and drinks. Cant beat it.

Je
Review №13

We sat at a table about four feet in front of Carl Palmer (ELP) while he played. Unbelievable!!! Good food, good drinks, fantastic music for a great price. Cant ask for more.

Ri
Review №14

Love this place and this town! Everyday is a great day to visit.

Gr
Review №15

Great venue! Great location! Free parking! Only thing I didnt love was we paid extra for seats instead of standing room only and no one directed us to them so we ordered food from the wrong Location and then still had the food minimum when we got to out seats. It wasnt a big deal but I wish we new to just go up another flight of stairs!

Di
Review №16

#Aardvarks and #SofaKings grand finale was awesome. The last show of the #season we are still buzzing from the performance

Ma
Review №17

Up close and personal for concerts. Very cool.

An
Review №18

I saw Melanie perform here. The sound was wonderful, the server attentive and caring, and Melanie and her son were amazing. She came out to meet us afterwards, signing albums, ... with her autograph. She performed at Woodstock 50 years ago, her music is deep, and uplifting.

Jo
Review №19

Awesome concert venue with wonderful views of the river and old steel factory through the giant floor-to-ceiling wall-to-wall windows. Big enough for a good crowd but small enough that everyone can see and hear. Surprisingly good acoustics. Food and drinks available at the cafe.If the Philadelphia Funk Authority is ever performing there, make an effort to go see them.

Ka
Review №20

Saw Jimmy and the parrots. Awesome show. Great food. Shelby was our server and she was fantastic.

Ki
Review №21

Great place to see a show! My seats were on the side of the stage and it was still great. Good food, great music.

Br
Review №22

Beautiful place to watch a show. Table service was great as well as food selection. Cant wait to go back!

Ra
Review №23

No bad seat. Great acoustics. Beautiful view. Friendly staff.

Th
Review №24

Beautiful views at night of the five 240 feet tall, historic blast furnaces bathed in colored lights through two story floor to ceiling glass windows. Concert sound was excellent. A well-operated and maintained facility!

Tr
Review №25

This is a really nice indoor venue and I just love to see the towering Steel Stacks lit up at night. Since the building is mostly windows, you can see them from inside as well, which is really cool! This is such an important piece of local history that has been preserved here, its like visiting a giant museum display with the added bonus of excellent live music! Bethlehem Steel was once the heart and soul of the Lehigh Valley, its great to see its being revitalized with music and arts events.

Na
Review №26

The whole SteelStacks development is a cool and multifunctional venue for the Bethlehem area. Musikfest cafe itself is a good space for music, and the food, drinks, and service are top notch. Only tradeoff is the short menu, which is improved by frequent changes. It can still be limiting for people with dietary issues, particularly more than one. The service staff was great about accommodating both our pescatarian diets and a rare food allergy, though, so kudos to them! Dessert was amazing. The worst thing about Musikfest Cafe is finding it. There is no clear directory either online or at Steelstacks of where things are, and the website still has references to a restaurant that isnt there anymore. I suspect like so many other Pennsylvania places, though, the people in charge arent thinking in terms of visitors from elsewhere. The assumption often seems to be that everyone here is fifth-generation and youll just...know. Even with something new. I know a lot of people would never deduct a star for this, but I really care about clarity and organization. Making it easy to visit your space is the difference between a four and a five-star experience.

Mi
Review №27

This place would be a lot better if their sound system was up to scratch. Couldnt hear anything inside when I had VIP passes for their Blues Festival. Like they never know how to balance their vocal audio and instruments - do they sound check?

Jo
Review №28

Wonderful staff, helpful volunteers and a fantastic place to see a show.

Da
Review №29

We just saw Hot tuna there it was a wonderful show. Its a great little venue.

Al
Review №30

Ive been going to Musikfest Cafe for years. Always a great time!

Do
Review №31

Awesome time The band we saw was awesome, great service love going there .

Re
Review №32

Great sound, yet very cozy. Every table feels close to the entertainment. Loved Scott Marshall/Marshalls Highway!! They spotlight really wonderful and talented local bands.

An
Review №33

Had a great time tonight! Great music! Yacht Rock!!

J
Review №34

Very nice venue. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Very clean rest rooms.

Jo
Review №35

This place never disappoints me. Love what the volunteers do.

Ma
Review №36

Saw Kashmir and was blown away with the intimate atmosphere, quick service and honestly, there is no bad seat in the place.

Ch
Review №37

Good place to see all kinds of entertainment

Ai
Review №38

The dinner concerts are fabulous. Food is excellent and so is the venue.

To
Review №39

Ive been to two shows here now and found it very enjoyable. Not a bad seat in the place. Love that you can order food and drinks delivered right to your seat.

Co
Review №40

I loved this place, it was so amazing!

Dr
Review №41

A fantastic place for music, food, and a great night out.

Be
Review №42

Saw Ryan Hamilton, awesome show! Great dinner service and fun atmosphere.

Ri
Review №43

We are so lucky to have this in the Lehigh Valley!

Wi
Review №44

Theyre a little bit pricey for what you get but not too bad.

Ju
Review №45

Great venue and the food isnt bad either.

Mi
Review №46

Very nice inside, bigger than I thought. saw the large flower heads.

Ca
Review №47

GREAT PLACE TO SEE A CONCERT!!! NOT A BAD SEAT IN THE HOUSE

R
Review №48

Went for the Mac fest. Great venue with a beautiful view of the old Mill.

Jo
Review №49

Best venue around for live music. Beautiful scenery overlooking the old Bethlehem Steel Stacks.

Ja
Review №50

Always great music, food and vendors. Come prepared for lots of walking and summer weather.

Da
Review №51

Very nice venue. Seats somewhat narrow. Great acoustics, intimate setting.

Pa
Review №52

Fantastic venue for intimate performances. Acoustics are perfect.

Tr
Review №53

Awesome venue. Up front & personal for Daughtry. Held his hand & got a guitar pick.

si
Review №54

Great venue, not a bad seat in the house, but the food is sub par. Ive been there three times now and the food always comes out cold. We ordered a burger, and it was room temperature, overcooked and tasted like it came from a preformed Walmart frozen food section. Ive had better burgers at drive in restaurants for a quarter of the price. If youre going to see a show, take my advice and skip the meal. It will save you money.

Da
Review №55

Absolutely fantastic intimate venue. My only gripe is the chairs were rather uncomfortable as they were the cheap padded metal chairs youd see at a church function and had zero padding. We had a little trouble finding the venue as well as signage was all but nonexistent. The staff were all incredibly friendly and knowledgeable though! Would definitely see another show here, just hope next time the seats are a bit more comfy.

Ho
Review №56

Great place to have Liberty High Schools 45th Reunion!! Class of 74 ROCKS!!!!

Al
Review №57

Excellent venue to see a band. Small in size. Acoustics are great

H
Review №58

After visiting Cafe several times for different events Id have to say that I am pretty impressed overallThe only issue with the comic event was that organization on checking the tickets to get in on third floor. Very unorganized and the staff was not willing to help the situation until there was a large group of people with the same issue.

Da
Review №59

This place is great to see a show.

Ch
Review №60

Small. But small is good in this case!

Ma
Review №61

Unbelievable place to relax and enjoy food and drink

Fr
Review №62

Best place to see a concert. Not a bad seat in the house.

Er
Review №63

What an enjoyable experience! Free parking, a modern clean venue, and food & drinks served at my table while I enjoyed a fantastic tribute band! I look forward to many return visits!

Jo
Review №64

Rubix kube rocked it !

Sm
Review №65

This place is awesome! I have been to over 100 shows and this place has a nice personal charm. They fo not have a bad seat in the house! If you have a chance take the time to see a show here!

Bo
Review №66

Good food but weak bar despite the waitress telling us they have a full bar.

An
Review №67

We love Musikfest Cafe! Every seat is great! Awesome venue to see a show!

Be
Review №68

Great venue for memorable concert!

Do
Review №69

Always great shows and good food

Ja
Review №70

Awesome employees, and attractive security guards with tight tattoo work... HR, keep the bar high in hiring process!

Ed
Review №71

Super venue.....decent prices.....music is ALWAYS more than you expect.

Si
Review №72

Good place for a few friends to get together

Wi
Review №73

Live bands for free cant complain great time.

La
Review №74

Great venue!

Br
Review №75

Absolutely love this place. The bands are amazing, food is great and the view of the steel stacks are just one in a million. I strongly suggest checking out some of the performers and shows here at the Musikfest Cafe. :)

Ma
Review №76

Good concert venue.

Ja
Review №77

Absolutely one of the best venues I have ever seen a performance at! Small, intimate and top-knotch talent at unbelievabley affordable prices! Will definitely be back to see future acts. Highly recommend.

Su
Review №78

Great venue with amazing acoustics, well stocked bar, especially Yuengling of couse

le
Review №79

Fun place to see a concert

Ti
Review №80

The Verdict played at 530. They were great!

Ce
Review №81

Fun with friends. Great band was playing.

Je
Review №82

Loved this place as the venue for a concert we attended. Not a bad seat anywhere. Great for a date night!

Al
Review №83

This place resides in Steelstacks in Bethlehem, PA. It is a restaurant with a focus on presenting live music in an intimate setting. Fairly small venue, so theres not a bad seat in the place. The sound is well balanced without being excessively loud. The food is a bit pricey, but it is delicious!

Br
Review №84

Been here a few times. Foods good but service is slow during a show. Wait staff is always great. Not a bad seat in the house except perhaps along the stage right/house left bar against the glass. Stage is elevated about 3 ft. We sit directly in front of stage and have to look up at the performers. 2nd level (4th) floor feels like its only 30 feet away from its rail.

Ma
Review №85

Sooo cooollll.

Ki
Review №86

Great music venue; wait and bar staff are outstanding! The food leaves much to be desired.

Pa
Review №87

Philadelphia Funk Authority was amazing. And. I love that venue.

Ji
Review №88

The Craig Thatcher Band tribute to Cream was absolutely phenomenal. I saw Cream in concert 50 years ago and Craig and the rest of the band really nailed the feel and the intensity of their music. I cant say enough about the drummer, the bass player/ vocalist, and Mr. Thatcher.

Lo
Review №89

The Daughtry concert was amazing

Ge
Review №90

Show and venue were nice but we had the worst waiter Ive had in some time!

Sv
Review №91

Loved it: Beatifull setting, friendly stuff, ummm food and concert all under one roof

Ro
Review №92

Love hearing music at this café.

Je
Review №93

Awesome venue... Especially with a broken arm and 2 broken ribs. The seating at the third floor tables gives a great view of the stage. The food and service are pretty great too.

An
Review №94

I love this venue. Intimate audience experience. I love that its only a 10 minute drive home ️

jo
Review №95

Perfect venue....!

Lo
Review №96

A variety of entertainment hereI got for the comedy which is always funThe movies always are recent and they have a movie showing with discussion following which sounds interestingThe grounds are nice to walk around in. The architecture is wonderful and the skywalk, whether it be day or night is so pleasantA continuous schedule of activities year round keeps you coming backCertainly makes Bethlehem a nice destination!

Ch
Review №97

I love this place! Ive seen a lot of bands there. But I did have a bad experience one time a friend of mine who has a prosthetic leg the volunteer that takes the tickets was really nasty about letting him have a chair to sit in. He was really really rude

Do
Review №98

Love this indoor venue for music. Good sound and up close experience for good named entertainment. Drink bars located on both sides of the venue.

Jo
Review №99

Great venue, awesome show and benefit for Folds of Honor.

Pa
Review №100

Tremendous concert venue! You are very close to the entertainers. And its terrific to be able to sit, eat and drink during an amazing show! And so affordable!

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  • Address:101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015, United States
  • Site:http://steelstacks.org/about/venues-at-steelstacks/musikfest-cafe-presented-by-yuengling/
  • Phone:+1 610-332-3378
Categories
  • Concert hall
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
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