Great vibes inside and out. The cashier was in training but she was still very nice and got our…read moreorder done pretty fast. I got a banana foster's chai and it's actually amazing. My brother got a chocolate chunk scone warmed up and enjoyed it. My dad got a pink starburst lotus energy drink and describes it as "sweet and girly" but still enjoys it. Overall would recommend and the price was reasonable!

I loveeee this place. I love that it is an old service station, and the option to go through the…read moredrive through is nice. The parking lot can be tight, but there is street parking across the street. Their drinks are great (I love their chai!) and the breakfast options are good too. I haven't tried any of their lunch, but it looks great! I usually get the lox bagel.

Oh dear breakfast, how I love thee so. The first meal of the day, to open the day and break the…read morefast, and so many good flavors on the table. I mean, C'MON!! Look at the photos of what I had in front of me this morning. It's not even noon yet and I'm already posting about this place (cuz I don't wanna forget it - and remind myself to return next time I'm here in the area). The tea, so wonderful. My tomato menemen, perfect - but I did do a mod with simit instead of the sourdough bread - and ordered extra yogurt and kibbeh (vegan available) for the table. Service was top notch - there but not in our face and fast. We were here on the earlier side so plenty of tables available - but they started filling as we were heading out. Just such a lovely place overall.

Hannah was a personable attentive waitress . The restaurant was fairly empty as it is a Monday…read moremorning and graduation was Mother's Day weekend. The owners have done a beautiful job making the large space look bright and colorful. We should have tried one of the Turkish specialties but opted for a yogurt cup with fresh fruit and granola and a cheese omelet. Both were fresh and tasty. Hannah said the place picks it in on weekends so try it on a weekday if you can.

Absolutely loved this place. Super cool old house. Good was amazing- had things for vegetarians…read more The coffee was the best I have had in ages!

The cafe is very vibey. The lights are dim with lots of art and decor and lamps set around which…read morestill makes it a reasonable place to work. I had a French toast latte. It was good but definitely more coffee flavor than flavor French toast flavor. I had the pecan tassie which was so buttery and gooey. It was delicious and I would go back just for that. I went on a Thursday morning and it was extremely full. A nice lady let me share her table until one opened up but if it is regularly that full I don't know that I would be back.

I was in on the south west side of State College for work today and found TNEC using "local…read morefavorites" search on Yelp. Nice little diner just outside of State College of SR 45. I had a great lunch with an awesome Rueben and shoe string fries. Home made corned beef on an excellent marbled rye. FYI The fries were a little cold. I also considered biscuits and gravy but they don't serve home fries after 11:00, odd for a breakfast all day place. The banana bread French toast also caught my eye so I grabbed a slice of banana bread to go. Service was fast and friendly Prices are in line with the "new normal", sandwich and a drink was $16.

My wife and I stopped in for breakfast recently. The location was quite charming and we were…read moresurprised by the number of people at the restaurant late on a Friday morning. The ambience was bright and clean. Pricing was reasonable. Our server was new and attentive to our experience. The food was OK. My wife asked for her Florentine eggs Benedict to come out hard and they were soft. She had to send them back to the kitchen for additional cook time. My eggs Benedict were cooked perfectly and the ham was good and the highlight of the dish. The hollandaise sauce however was watery and on the cool side. The hashbrowns were average. The star of breakfast was the corned beef hash, simply top notch. We will return for a second experience.

If you were to tell me this restaurant existed and served this kind of food in the State College…read morearea, I wouldn't believe. I'd have to see and taste myself. But it's true. It does exist and it's even better than how one might imagine based on the menu. We were warmly welcomed and sat right away despite being a little early. We were at a table that was kind of awkwardly blocking a doorway and my friend had to keep moving when people went through. No big deal. Maybe just not the best spot for a table (maybe turn it sideways). Our server was amazing. So friendly and knowledgeable. Drinks - I had a grapefruit spritz mocktail and my friend had a red that he really liked. To start, we had the charcuterie and the tartare. Both excellent. The tartare was so fresh and light with a little pop of spice. I had the trout and my friend had the short rib gnocchi. I was so jealous of his glutinous gnocchi but the trout was excellent. I'm not a bean person but the beans were so flavorful I could not help but to eat them. And then there was dessert. The affogato was perfect. There were a few ice cream flavors to choose from and we selected butterscotch. Highly recommend. The semifreddo. Don't let the garlic scare you. It blends well with the rich chocolate and the bright, juicy pomegranate. Try it! It's like nothing I've ever tasted before. Our server let us know they have brunch which will definitely be happening in the near future. Overall, the most perfect dinner from start to finish.

We punted for lunch and went here. The food was not good, and the service was slow. They forgot to…read morebring out cream and sugar, and our pastry. We will not be going back.

Delicious food, classic diner ambiance that reminds me of home in Jersey even when I'm out in State…read moreCollege, and friendly service to quickly bring the coffee! Glad my party of two had a chance at the counter and they had staff checking the line to try and move smaller parties through.

20 years later, and it's just as fabulous as I remember from my school days! Now my own children…read moreare enjoying the same chocolate chip pancakes with fresh whipped cream that I used to order--and they love them just as much. The hot chocolate with whipped cream is still fantastic, too. I'm so happy The Waffle Shop is still going strong, with the same long lines that prove it's worth the wait. It's a comforting, nostalgic breakfast spot that continues to deliver. A true classic!

This place is busy! It doesn't matter how early you get here, there will be a line. It goes fast…read morethrough and is totally worth the wait. There's seating inside and out. The coffee is always great. Gluten free options! I've had a few of the muffins and they were quite tasty. The avocado toast on gf bread was delicious. Just the right amount of all the good things. Make sure to add bacon!

Had a nice meal here. They have gluten free bread for the panini sandwiches. The turkey, apple and…read morecheddar sandwich was really good. They had a few GF baked goods as well and the pumpkin chocolate chip muffin was tasty.

After four years, there aren't many places we haven't visited in the area. However, Duffy's Tavern…read morehas been on my radar for a while. We made reservations for a Sunday night. When we got there, the sign said Boalsburg Tavern. We later found out they're still Duffy's, but the sign had blown off. They were also quite busy, but fortunately we had made a reservation. The restaurant, in an old stone house, has a number of smaller rooms (one with a fireplace), along with a small bar and enclosed side patio. We were seated there. Even though it was a porch, it was warm as the baseboards were at our feet. Our friendly server Sara greeted us right away, but it took 30 minutes (Really!) to get our two cocktails which were not complicated. Fortunately, our baked Brie appetizer immediately followed. It was tasty and accompanied by 6 pieces of crostini. We even like the cranberry compote. I ordered the Coq Au Vin which was delicious. The stewed chicken, mixed with potatoes and carrots, sat atop mashed potatoes. Although not exactly like the French Coq Au Vin, it was still tasty. My daughter ordered the Seafood Alfredo but thought it was just okay with only a few pieces of shrimp and crabmeat mixed in with the pasta. My husband said his raviolis topped with chicken were plain. Overall, a relaxing dinner in an interesting setting although the food was mixed, and no explanation was given for the cocktails taking 30 minutes.

The service was amazing our waitress Aaron was amazing . the pretzel with beer cheese was amazing…read morealong with the crab biscus . Along with the filet mingion being amazing along with with the duffys burger was amazing along with the barbecue chicken flatbread. This food was 10/10 always come here . And this is a historical restaurant and you sit outside or inside .

One of our faves in the State college area. Very nice casual dining experience and kid friendly…read more Wait staff is superb. Food is also very nice.

Went then for our anniversary, food are mediocre but very pricy for what they offers. She crab soup…read morewas very good. But the entrees are bland and we are not impressed at all. Service was slow, we were neglected for a good while before server checked on us and get the bill. I mean the ambiance is good and the decors are nice but that's not a reason for mediocre food.

A hundred years later and still bringing the comfort…read more If you're in State College and want to step into a place that feels like it's been doing things right for a hundred years, The Corner Room is worth the stop. The atmosphere hits you right away. Dark wood, old school charm, the kind of place that feels like it has stories in the walls. It is cozy, a little dim, and exactly what you would expect from a spot celebrating a century in business. The menu is not huge, but it does not need to be. It leans heavily into comfort food, with plenty of sandwich options, but enough variety that most people will find something they like. Prices are fair, nothing over the top. I started with the soup of the day, a sausage gumbo with rice. It was flavorful and satisfying without being overly spicy or heavy. A nice warm up, especially on a rainy day. For my main, I went with Bobby D's famous beef chili topped with cheddar cheese and green onions, served with cornbread. It came out in a cast iron skillet, which was a nice touch presentation wise. Portion was solid, not massive, but definitely filling. The chili leaned a little sweet, which I personally enjoyed, with just a mild kick of heat and a lot of flavor. The cornbread was excellent and tied everything together. This is not a fancy place, and it is not trying to be. It is a comfort food spot that knows its identity and sticks to it. Great for a casual meal, especially if you are in the mood for something warm and satisfying. I would absolutely come back again. Next time, I might even give those sandwiches a shot since that seems to be their bread and butter.

Came in for breakfast on a Sunday before 9am. Given a booth. It's breakfast so it's straight ahead…read more I went basic. The Corner Breakfast with over easy, and it's perfect. Lots of character in the ambience and coffee is shockingly good.