![]() ![]() The first time I tried the food was with a group of friends and we shared almost every side order and a couple burgers. On any given night ABV will have 24 different beers on tap and if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to grab a pint of Community Beer Work’s ABV IPA (brewed exclusively for ABV). Like every other Mike Shatzel establishment, the draft beer selection is top notch. Our Meal: We’ve visited ABV several times since they opened their doors to the public in March, mostly for late night drinks. On top of having wine on tap and a TV hidden behind the beer tap list, the bar also has elaborate copper tubing that runs through out the liquor selection that feeds a water facet (used when customers order a liquor ‘neat’ and need a drop or two of water). The restaurant has a unique look and feel the walls are covered in classic vinyl covers, there’s plenty of exposed lightbulbs and the beer tap handles are old metal tools. After a lengthy construction process, the restaurant and bar opened in March 2015 in the former Quaker Bonnet Eatery. The restaurant is owned and operated by Mike Shatzel who also owns The Moor Pat, Blue Monk, Liberty Hound and Coles (you may have heard of them). For taste, ambience, location, PATIO, and drink choices, Allen Burger Venture has Vegetarian Buffalo’s stamp of approval.Quick Info: Allen Burger Venture (or ABV) is small, casual craft beer bar and restaurant that serves a variety of gourmet burgers in Allentown. Obviously a little on the expensive side since the vegetarian burger is over $10, but the value is all there. Our friends enjoy ABV too, so it’s a good restaurant to agree on when we’re looking for food in Allentown. The VerdictĪpproved! I like this place a lot and the husband loves it. Well, aside from Five Guys (who has a nice veggie sandwich, but is literally nothing to write about, hence, not on this blog), so, let’s call the two comparable. All I know is I eat more fries here than I do at other burger joint. But this isn’t Red Robin with those crappy frozen steak house fries–this is Allen Burger Venture with fresh, delicious, Handcut Fries. Normally it would be annoying that there was something on my plate I’m not keen on finishing. Towards the end of the sandwich, I laid open the burger and just ate the rest of the fillings and left the bun. It’s a fine roll to be sure, but there are just a lot of excess carbs in this sandwich that the brioche roll doesn’t really lend itself to. The one thing I don’t care for, actually, is the brioche roll. The house made patty was definitely a win and this particular trip was actually the second time I’ve ordered it, so that speaks to what I really think of it. There was also a wonderful pesto that was served on the patty that lent a necessary tang to the whole ensemble. The FoodĪt $12.50 this vegetarian burger is served with Coriander serrano yogurt on a brioche roll and a side of fries. For pescatarians, ABV has a few fish Alternative Burger options that look delicious. ![]() They’re hit or miss with me, but I always enjoy is a chick pea patty, so I went with the regular menu item, the Chick Pea Chole Burger. If you’re into black bean burgers, it looks like fun. I could have gone with the vegetarian option on the specials menu: a Spicy Black Bean Burger. It was a toss up in regards to vegetarian and vegan choices. But enough with the drinks, of which there are plenty–time to get to the meat of the subject. A little on the pricey side, but they turn out a good cocktail. Want a cocktail? I’m not disappointed with the Ruby Tuesday, layering Deep Eddy’s Grapefruit vodka, cranberry juice and soda water over ice. Located at 175 Allen Street, ABV has decent indoor seating and a great little outdoor patio. ![]() This location is fantastic as I’ve always loved Allentown. Happily, that scenario doesn’t apply to Allen Burger Venture. That doesn’t work for me as I have a soy intolerance, so I’m hardest on restaurants that call that cuisine. So many restaurants cop out by throwing a frozen soy bean patty in the microwave and calling that good. ![]() Vegetarian burgers are always tricky for me. Vegans and vegetarians don’t have to shy away from Allen Burger Venture as the menu is prepared for alternative eaters. ![]()
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