The D&L Blog

🌿 Trail‑Friendly Business Spotlight: Wishful Thinking Brewing Company 

Whether you’re wrapping up a ride on the D&L Trail, meeting friends after a walk, or just craving something local and well‑crafted, Wishful Thinking Brewing Company is a perfect stop along the D&L Trail. 

With welcoming locations in Bethlehem and Riegelsville, Wishful Thinking pairs high‑quality hospitality with thoughtfully crafted beer, rooted in a deep commitment to local agriculture and community. Their belief is simple: great beer starts with great ingredients—and whenever possible, those ingredients come straight from nearby farms and producers. 

🍺 What’s On Tap 

Wishful Thinking offers something for every kind of trail traveler: 

• Pale lagers & hoppy ales 
• Specialty beers 
• Craft cocktails & wine 
• Mocktails and coffee 

☕ Bonus Stop: Wishful Thinking Coffee Co. 

Located inside the Riegelsville brewery, Wishful Thinking Coffee Co. is a solar‑powered, small‑batch roastery, roasting beans in‑house with sustainability in mind. Grab a cup to go or stock up on locally roasted beans—available for purchase on site. 

View the Bethlehem Drink Menu 

View the Riegelsville Drink Menu 

🍕 Trail‑Worthy Eats 

Refuel with their signature 8” x 10” square pizza pies, made with local flour and cut into six slices—great for sharing. Specialty pies rotate regularly, showcasing some of the team’s favorite flavor combinations. 

View the Menu 

🎉 More Than a Brewery 

Wishful Thinking is also a community hub, hosting: 

• Trivia nights 
• Comedy shows 
• Community celebrations & special events 

View their Event Calendar 

It’s a place where locals, visitors, and trail users alike can gather, relax, and enjoy the moment. 

📍 Learn More & Follow Along 

• Website: Wishful Thinking Brewing Co. | Bethlehem & Riegelsville, PA 
• Facebook: Wishful Thinking Brewing 
• Instagram (Bethlehem): @wishfulthinkingbeer 
• Instagram (Riegelsville): @wishfulthinkingontheriver 
• Instagram (Coffee): @wishfulthinkingcoffee 

Next time you’re exploring the trail, make it a Wishful Thinking kind of day—and remember, Foam is Good! 🍻 

Trail Friendly Offerings

Wishful Thinking Brewing is conveniently located near the Durham Aqueduct Trailhead. Planning your next trip to the D&L Trail? Visit our Trip Planning Page to get started.

Trail User Amenities Include:

• Large bike rack available out front
• Books and artwork featuring the D&L Trail and local nature scenes
• Encouragement for guests to use the nearby trail, with a trailhead and parking lot close by
• Free reusable water bottle refills
• Free Wi‑Fi
• Public restroom access
• Shipping available for items purchased in store

About Trail Friendly Businesses

D&L Trail Friendly Businesses are businesses located along the D&L Trail that actively welcome and support trail users. These businesses provide amenities designed to meet the needs of people traveling by foot, bike, or water—such as water bottle refills, bike parking, basic repair tools, and device charging stations.

Learn more about the Trail Friendly Business program, explore participating businesses, or apply to become one: D&L Trail Friendly Business – D&L – Delaware & Lehigh.