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True Blue
1301 Chestnut St #18, Emmaus, PA 18049, United States
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De
Review №1

Let me begin by saying the food is absolutely delicious, the portions plentiful. The young lady behind the counter was professional and very courteous. Now for the surroundings... the neon signs by the front table are full of cobwebs. The coffee grinder is held together with gray duct tape. There were flies near the register. The restaurant needs a good cleaning.

Zo
Review №2

Love absolutely everything here! Great food and good portion! Starting from the sides - Salad, hummus, pita, chips, coffee; then the entrees - literally EVERY piece of the meal is awesome! Don’t forget to shop and take home some sweets when you’re done ;) Also the staff is very welcoming! Will definitely come here more :D

Ka
Review №3

Awesome place! My boyfriend and I are regulars here and the food and service is awesome! This restaurant is always SWAMPED with business because of how popular they are. Please be courteous and do not show up as they are closing! Our friends at True Blue work very hard to deliver us this great food and service. 5 stars all the way!!

Ru
Review №4

Great Mediterranean restaurant in PA! The food is delicious and the staff was great. And they also bring you extra white sauce if you ask. 😊

Al
Review №5

Forgot to take a picture... you should never serve pita for hummus cold. Need to go back and try it again...

St
Review №6

True Blue has some of the best Greek food in the Valley. Their homemade hummus and pita chips are worth the trip alone. Prices are reasonable. Recommend eating indoors or getting takeout. The patio can get a little buggy in the summer 🦟

It
Review №7

True Blue catering was a great way for us to serve guests during a recent weekend dinner gathering. Z was was excellent to work with, made appropriate meal suggestions and modified some items due to GF and VG needs. We ordered for 10 and had leftovers through the weekend, which made quick work for our weekend meals. The price was on par with other catering options for our gathering size and everything was made fresh, which we factored into the total cost as well. Very pleased with this choice and we’ll be returning for individual entrees and catering needs alike!

Br
Review №8

We are new to the area and wanted to try out some new restaurants. This is our first local place and we have been blown away. Easily some of the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. Highly recommend the Lamb Gyro!

Su
Review №9

Very nice customer service. The food is delicious and a lot more healthier than most take-out. Will definitely be going back!

Ma
Review №10

Not happy. Their quality is dropping. We placed 2 orders of the lamb chops. Two of my three pieces were burnt black. Portions were minuscule. Bread was hard & chips were stale. At $23 per plate this sad fare isn’t cheap.Their menu hasn’t changed in 9 years, which leads me to conclude that this is a restaurant in decline. We’ve eaten here a hundred times but the experience keeps getting worse.I think we will look for another Greek restaurant.******The owner just replied to my post and asked if I want to re-do the order. Thank you sir, but not at this time. Im glad you reached out! (These ratings are tough on a small business. So Im changing my original rating because of your responsiveness. Kindest regards. Matt)

Ki
Review №11

Very impressed. My husband and I travel for business and love trying the local restaurants. We were on our way to PHL and were hungry. Great place to stop! The lentil soup was excellent. I am very picky and I was not disappointed. My husband had the lamb gyro platter and loved the combination of spices. I had the vegetarian platter and everything was perfectly seasoned. The roasted cauliflower was very surprising in the flavors. Might be a new favorite for me! Thank you for such excellent service and conversation. We hope to be back in the area again so we can be blessed with another excellent meal!

Fr
Review №12

My wife and I regularly eat here. It’s amazing. It does get busy at dinner time though. Go early! It’s so worth the wait ! Best med food around!

Ta
Review №13

Absolutely 5STAR!Was my first time there today, I told them I was leaving a review. The food had such great flavor. It’s all about the flavor and love you put into making a dish! They absolutely made it with love! Super super important when it comes to food!Thank you again and I can’t wait to come back!!

Am
Review №14

Used to come here with my popped all the time. Went with my nana today. As always food is delicious!

Ca
Review №15

This place is great but the biggest downfall is the menu prices. They’re way over priced. Not many people can afford this.

Va
Review №16

Great food, I traveled 40 mins to come here to eat 😂

DA
Review №17

Very delicious food, very nice people and service. Gladly coming back for more.

Bi
Review №18

Arrived Friday night at 7:40 pm when they closed at 8 mind you, get in the very nice lady at the desk politely asked how can I help you, said can I get some food to go, they said sorry we shut off our gas already and put our meat away. So they couldnt make any food for us. They close at 8 not 740... Then order a drink and half of it is coffee grounds. I used to like this place but unfortunately will never be returning again. If you want to go here Make sure you get there an hour before they say they close..

Ja
Review №19

Good menu selection, convenient, nice staff. Each items always delicious!

Ed
Review №20

Great Mediterranean food. The lemonaise sauce is terrific, very fresh and adds a wonderful flavor to the food. Fantastic coffees.

Jo
Review №21

Great place with friendly employees, an outside area, BYOB, and amazing gyros!!My favorite place in Emmaus.

Cr
Review №22

Fantastic Mediterranean food. Im a big fan of the shrimp gyro and I love the pita and hummus. You cant go wrong with anything on the menu

Di
Review №23

One of the best falafel sandwiches Ive ever had. And they give you a side of freshly made pita chips and hummus. Yum! The staff is always friendly and attentive.

L.
Review №24

Understaffed. There was one overworked employee behind the counter. I went up to the counter to order. She asked, very courteously, if it would be to-go or in-store. I said I would stay in. She said to go ahead and sit down.I waited a while. Then some guy came in and ordered and she started making his coffee. There were other people in line behind him. I didnt even receive a menu. Gave up and left. Business model seems faulty. Hire someone to ring up purchases! Let this woman concentrate on making coffee.

Li
Review №25

First time there. Homemade hummus and pita chips, delicious. Had the gyro (lamb), very good. Tasted the basmati rice and tomato/cucumber salad, both delicious.

An
Review №26

Absolutely LOVE this place. The food is great the service is great and its worth every penny!

De
Review №27

Just picked up a few ma’amoul cookies. It would appear that they are being made differently. The current ma’amoul has a thin layer of dough with a large portion of filling. Previously the cookie had more dough with less filling. While the flavor is still good with the current version, I prefer the previous version. The person I was with likes the old and the new ways equally. Perhaps you can make the cookies both ways?

V
Review №28

First time there. Great service & Delicious food. Prices reasonable!

jm
Review №29

Greatest food of its kind in Pennsylvania, and I’ve tried them all. And friendliest owner too.

Fa
Review №30

Finally, a middle eastern restaurant with actual Middle Eastern flavors!!! Food was absolutely delicious!

Br
Review №31

Wonderful food and excellent service. We ordered for delivery from Uber Eats and the driver forgot/made off with some entrees. The restaurant re-made the food and had someone personally drive out to my home to deliver it.Amazing customer service and great grub, cant recommend this place enough.

Ni
Review №32

The falafel gyro and fried cauliflower were delicious! Will definitely be ordering from them more often. I wish I knew the recipe for the falafel. Lol!😉 Amazing!

Ja
Review №33

Always love the food here the Lamb gyro is amazing.

Os
Review №34

Great food. Excellent service. Will definetly come back soon.

Ma
Review №35

Wonderful owners. The man suggested the cauliflower wrap (I got the vegan version without the lemoail sauce, and in its place he just put some oil, garlic and lemon) and it was a perfect suggestion! I truly enjoyed my lunch and my experience here. It was DELICIOUS and I left full and happy. It helped that the pita chips tasted fresh and the hummus was wonderful.

Kr
Review №36

Lemonaze sauce is amazing.

Ha
Review №37

Excellent Greek food and great service! I had the shrimp kabob entrée which includes a Greek salad and a generous portion of homemade hummus with pita chips and pita bread. The shrimp was seasoned (Cajun style) and grilled to perfection - not overcooked. Although we were the only customers seated on the patio, the very pleasant young lady who was our server was just the right amount of attentive.

Ra
Review №38

I NEVER write reviews for restaurants mainly because very few of them meet my expectations. True Blue, however, exceeded my expectations. This is the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. Period. Im from Chicago. So tough to beat Greek Town. I noticed reviews commenting on the poor service. Really not sure where that is coming from. Every experience I have had has been exemplary. Food served in a timely manner, always fresh and hot. The hostess/server is a breath of fresh air. She is so kind and attentive. This is a real deal spot where service and food are incredible alike. Very very rare to find these days. I would give this place 10 stars if I could. The chicken basmati entre is the MVP. The hummus is out of this world. No joke, the best Ive had. So good. We go through containers of their sauce weekly. I put it on everything. Do yourself a favor and go to True Blue. Worth every single penny.

Ab
Review №39

Always a good time at true blue! Friendly staff and delicious gyros and fattoush salad. Get the chicken fattoush!

Ma
Review №40

I was originally gonna go to the Cuban place right next to it but they were so rude that we ended up not eating there. we ended up here instead, this is so much better will totally recommend, the service and the food were amazing. We had a gyro delicious and specialty cappuccino and I would definitely come back here!

Me
Review №41

Be mindful of what you order! Many of the kebabs are served gyro style. The alternative is bismatti which is amazingly delicious!Good sized portions. Not too much to eat there, but you may end up taking some leftovers home.Fresh made hummus and chips - completely indescribable compared to something youve gotten from the store.

B
Review №42

Not bad for pickup, nice people nice service at night shifts

Ya
Review №43

Amazing lamb chops. So tender, great meal.

Al
Review №44

Great food! Chicken kabob gyro is amazing

An
Review №45

Surprisingly good for a hidden place tucked away in a strip mall. The cauliflower is amazing.

Re
Review №46

The lemonaize sauce is amazing. I’ve never had anything like it.

Ga
Review №47

BEST fattoush and intoxicating gyros.

Ma
Review №48

The food is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I am obsessed with this place, they never disappoint. They also have a wide selection of teas and coffees to choose from too! The owners and all of the staff are wonderful.

Ra
Review №49

Very polite staff, excellent food, and quiet peaceful atmosphere! A new favorite!

Sa
Review №50

A favorite lunch spot for us. Great vegetarian options. Always friendly. Fast service.

Ja
Review №51

This place is awesome. A great taste in emmaus. I would highly recommend the chicken shawarma.

No
Review №52

I’ve been going here for years. Mostly eat in & now takeout and it’s just amazing. Get anything - you will not be disappointed. Best middle eastern food I’ve had anywhere + owners are so nice. A++++

Ka
Review №53

Got a takeout order today with a chicken kebab gyro combo, a lamb kebab gyro combo, and grape leaves. Everything was fresh and fantastic! The grilled lamb was just wonderful and the menu choices are great. They have a great list of specialty coffees, desserts, and a friendly staff. Highly recommend this spot!

Ev
Review №54

Stumbled upon this restaurant and was pleasantly surprised! The gyros & pita chips were delicious!! Were not from the area, but will find an excuse to come back!

An
Review №55

I really love this place!! Best grape leaves I’ve ever had. The menu has so many options everyone will find something they love :)

Ta
Review №56

One of our favorite local gems. The food is fabulous. My boyfriend and I love their cauliflower and we always start with it. We highly recommend this place. We love the cozy atmosphere and we can bring our own wine (BYOB) to enjoy.

Jo
Review №57

Yummy food and really nice people, love going here.

jo
Review №58

What a great restaurant in Emmaus. We have been going here for years. The people are very friendly and the food is always fresh and tasty. Keep it up!

Sc
Review №59

Fantastic food, great service.

R
Review №60

Excellent food and healthy too. Great alternative to burgers, fries, pizza. Very friendly staff. Whod expect such great food in a little place in a strip mall... This place is awesome. Highly recommended.

am
Review №61

The food at this place is so good it will make you want to slap your mama! We had the falafel and cauliflower wrap. We also had the stuffed grapes as a side. Ive traveled all over the world including Palestine, Isreal, France and Germany. All of these places have their own version of falafel and they are all good but none is as good as I had at True Blue! I would travel the world and back to get more of these falafel. The flavor is really complex and the care with which the wraps are constructed really makes these a whole experience. (Sorry that there are no pictures but that is how fast we ate the food).

Ma
Review №62

Great food!Plus, staff who serves you wear masks! (Seems simple but I haven’t been able to say that about many other local restaurants.) Will be visiting more often.

M
Review №63

Love the food, i really enjoyed the kibbe

Wi
Review №64

I really like this place. We hit this place up often; its in our permanent lunch venue rotation. The flat breads are fresh and chewy, and sweets be are nuts and gooey!

An
Review №65

Yummy! Their cauliflower appetizer is fantastic and love the lemonized sauce on the rice dishes.

Ch
Review №66

Very friendly and food is delicious!

Br
Review №67

My wife and I visited today, after having some friends talk about how this is in their regular rotation. We left being pleased with the choice, and we will be here again.Dont let the strip mall location, or the neon-style signs at the entrance deter you. Cozy. Not big. Also, only open until 8 pm - not late.We started with the hummus and lamb appetizer. Creamy hummus with a smooth taste. Chipped lamb was flavorful, and added texture. With it came warmed pita triangles, and also savory, crispy, pita chips. We ordered this, before realizing that many of the main dishes also come with a side of hummus. For us, that was fine, but I could see how that might be a bit redundant.For the main course, we each ordered a kebab plate - she had chicken, and I had lamb. The marinade was also savory for both. The meat is thin, and a bit dry, but still good. Lots of rice. The veggies were still pretty crisp - peppers (yellow, green, and orange), and onions.I finished my meal with a piece of the pistachio baklava. First time with pistachio. I like it better than the walnut.They appear to also offer a range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. And, coffee seems to be a big part of what they offer, as well.

su
Review №68

I absolutely LOVE this restaurant!!! First and foremost, the owner and staff are just a cut above the rest!! Always welcoming, always a pleasure!! Now onto the food... exceptional 😋 A must try - the cauliflower with Zs famous lemonaize sauce (honestly I could drink that stuff with a straw😅). My favorite is the steak gyro, but everything is extremely fresh and tasty!! So happy this place is in my community!!!!!

Pa
Review №69

This is by far the BEST gyro I have ever eaten. The roasted cauliflower app was fantastic as well. Ty for the best quarantine meal I have had! Will be back!!!

Ba
Review №70

Great food and service! Unique sauce, best cauliflower around and is my go to with every order I place. Highly recommended!

Ke
Review №71

First time. Very clean. Very hospitable. Very good gyro. Wish they were a little more generous with the pita chips.

Sm
Review №72

Best selection of gyros I have ever seen and every one I have tried so far have been great. But this place has a lot more to offer than just gyros.if you like middle eastern food, you are going to love this place!!!

BR
Review №73

One of my favorite places! From the gyros, to the homemade chips and hummus, everything is always delicious! Cute little outdoor seating. Always fresh made to order and you can tell they use quality ingredients.

Ga
Review №74

It’s always a treat to have lunch at True Blue when I visit my Grandma in Emmaus. I live in NYC and even with all the options up there, this is one of my favorites!! Everyone that works there is nice and the chicken gyro is the best I’ve had!

cr
Review №75

Wonderful cozy place with great food, friendly staff, and good lunch specials. Everything I have tried here was delicious. This is one of my favorite lunch spots..

Re
Review №76

Don as always Very professional and knowledgeable with fair prices... thank you Don and the Team

Al
Review №77

Wonderful service and great food

Ju
Review №78

Great selection of vegan and vegetarian food. the cauliflower appetizer was really tasty. it had great flavor and the sauce they drizzled on it really added to the dish. i had the falafel wrap combo meal. it was very good. i would definitely go back again.

Ro
Review №79

Great food, the staff is awesome. Theres outdoor seating too. Inside the layout is weird, definitely needs a facelift or renovation. Not a lot of seating. Recommend you tear that bar area out, redo the walls and decor. A lot could be done here. Again, the food is great!

Le
Review №80

Great food but a little expensive.

Mo
Review №81

The best service and quality I have seen and experienced, highly enjoyable atmosphere which creates a homey feeling. Relaxed and welcoming vibe. The energy running through this establishment is amazing and the food is on point. Highly recommend

La
Review №82

Great food

Mi
Review №83

Nice and cozy environment, nice staff and the food is really tasty. I’ve gone there twice and enjoyed it. I give them two 👍🏾👍🏾

br
Review №84

Great place !

jo
Review №85

Still amazing quality and value. Highly recommend the kabobs. The gyros. The cauliflower. The coffee. And anything else on the menu.

J
Review №86

Great food and service. Espresso coffee good too! Enjoy the patio seating in fairer months--great spot to grade papers after school.

Ma
Review №87

I really wanted to love this place, the staff and the atmosphere were very nice. But the food was pretty disappointing, especially for the price. The lamb gyro had good flavor but it was quite salty (and I usually like a lot of salt). The rice was very dry like it had been sitting out all day or something. The Mediterranean salad ended up being just cucumbers and tomatoes in dressing. The hummus was yummy, the pita chips were greasy. The pistachio baklava was the best Ive ever had, but the Walnut baklava just tasted like I was eating a handful of walnuts. No sweetness or anything.So yeah, I spent almost $20 for a meal for only myself and ended up not eating half of it.

Ed
Review №88

We will come back for more :)

So
Review №89

The overall experience of this place was amazing. Their food is delicious and decently priced. The atmosphere is excellent and the workers are very kind. I would recommend this place to anyone who is vegan or on a low meat diet or just loves food in general! I didnt have to use the restroom while I was there, but I believe they do have a bathroom.

La
Review №90

Very good food. Their rice is definitely a need to try. Recommended :)

Mi
Review №91

This place is an aberration being a Mediterranean restaurant in this area; that is not too common. The food is very good with amazing spices to give it some amazing flavor. The woman that works in the morning is amazing and remembers everyone. I recommend the steak basmati with the sauce it comes with or the buffalo chicken gyro, you can’t go wrong. It is a tad on the pricier side but the food is absolute quality. I recommend this place wholeheartedly for anyone with an adventurous palette.

St
Review №92

Beautiful setting! Good food! We will definitely be going back for another try! The staff was very nice as well!

Ae
Review №93

Great service and delicious gyros. Id definitely recommend giving it a try

Je
Review №94

The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. It was our first trip and we cant wait to go back! From the drinks to the gyros to dessert, it was all excellent. They were very friendly and checked on us frequently. I would definitely recommend it!

Ky
Review №95

We love this place, the staff here is so friendly and dedicated to a great experience! They are also very conscious of people with allergies and sensitivities. My girlfriend is severely allergic to wheat and dairy and has no problem eating here. Were at the point where if they see her they know who she is and they know how to make it for her every time. Theyre wonderful people this is definitely a business worth supporting. Oh and the food is out of this world

Fr
Review №96

Absolutely phenomenal!! Lamb gyro was so amazing the meat was very well seasoned and tasty. The kibbie was next level along with the tabouli. Highly recommend this place and will be coming back frequently

Ir
Review №97

Great delicious fpod

Je
Review №98

Had the lamb gyro and it was delicious! Probably the best Ive had ever!! The service was fast and very friendly. The prices are also very affordable. Glad we stumbled across True Blue Mediterranean Cafe, I will definitely be back in the near future!

Th
Review №99

Good authentic food. Service is very good and prices are reasonable . Nice cozy seating area. Small place but very comfortable . It is a Byo with free parking. There is a liquor store next door for convenience. Nice place to try.

Me
Review №100

Excellent service only topped by the amazing food!

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  • Address:1301 Chestnut St #18, Emmaus, PA 18049, United States
  • Site:http://www.yourtrueblue.com/
  • Phone:+1 610-966-8555
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Mediterranean restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–8PM
  • Thursday:11AM–8PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:11AM–8PM
  • Sunday:11AM–8PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
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