I love Black Forge! It's my neighborhood coffee shop so I am a frequent customer. Its a really unique space with a metal/grunge vibe and an ever-changing art display (you can purchase the pieces too!). They also have different events like drag brunch and live music performances, which makes it more than just your regular old coffee shop. I credit this as one of the businesses that is leading the revitalization of the Allentown business district.
The coffee and specialty lattes/drinks are also delicious. They use their own homemade syrups in a lot of them which is FANTASTIC. I definitely recommend getting any of the drinks that comes with one of these syrups. They carry a variety of locally made baked goods too, which I almost always get. They have both savory and sweet and I think I've tried them all by now. (Definitely get the oatmeal cream pie!)
The staff is always very friendly and attentive. I think the owner is a 20-something woman too, which is AWESOME. Support your women-owned businesses!
They recently secured a loading zone spot in front of their storefront, which has made a world of difference in terms of convenience. They're located next to a police station where all of the immediate parking is reserved for police vehicles, but now we have a spot!
I highly recommend this place!