Cute dessert and boba shop in state college. This one is a family favorite and the best, in my…read moreopinion, boba shop on campus. Tons of options, fresh ingredients, and homemade desserts! I opted for a creme brûlée, which they torched there for me and was so creamy yet crispy with the torched sugar. We also got a brown sugar milk boba, chocolate mousse cake, and red velvet cake, all of which were massive hits with the group. Great study spot, large and long tables and conveniently located with parking as well!

Some activity despite a poorly lit entrance. Mochi is ok but uninspired…read more Nice people. Quick service. Shutting down to darkened dessert cases 15 minutes before closing.

Don't think about the calories. Think about eating some of the best ice cream you have ever had…read more You can't go wrong with any flavor. From Arboretum Breeze with mint, chocolate, and raspberries to Shaver's Creek Bittersweet Mint, every scoop is delicious. The prices are reasonable, the service is efficient, and the experience is part dessert, part tradition, and part nostalgia. For a Penn State alum, its a required ritual when in town.

My younger self would be dismayed with my present self for this ranking. This is probably the most…read moreiconic ice cream shop in all of Pennsylvania, and I attach a good amount of teenage memories to it. That said, while there are some really wonderful features of their ice cream, particularly the texture of small chocolate chunks they embed, it's not actually the greatest ice cream in existence. The chocolate is too milky, the mint too green and artificial, etc. It might make more sense to think of it as exemplary commercial rather than distinctly artisinal?

A nice and quiet shop you can find underneath Urban Outfitters. Drinks come out fast, and the lady…read morewho usually works there's so nice. It seems it used to be a lot more popular pre-covid, so it is sad to see such a well known place get forgotten because of it. If you just wanna enjoy some bubble tea with some peace and quiet, try this place out

This is one of those off-the-beaten-path establishments that you would be remiss to miss out on if…read moreyou're a fan of bubble tea. I don't even live here, but whenever I come to visit this is on the list of must-visit places. I go for one particular item: lavender milk bubble tea. No bubble tea can compare, and believe me, I have tried! When ordering, you have an option of two sizes: small or large. There are MANY tea flavors in addition to several great add-in options (boba, lychee, beans, etc). The coolest part about this place is the interactive dining experience. The walls are clad with unique post-it's from guests, and the tables are covered in board-games/activities to invite you to stick around. 10/10 would recommend.

One of the best ice creams in town. It's a really good base with amazing flavors. Has coconut…read morealmond joy, cow tracks and brownie batter.

Their small cone is two scoops, but you can't get two different flavors, you have to get 4 scoops…read morefor that ...??? Also asking for a tip, ridiculous! I had a glass milk jug, I didn't realize was from a different store and snidely smirking teen chirped "we can't take that", so I went down to Milheim where they exchanged it and it cost way less than this ridiculous establishment. I have exchanged different dairy glass jugs at Davy's in Lewisburg, Green Ridge Grocery, and Burkholders, ALL of which charge less than this place!

We were in State Collage for a sports event and found this gem by campus. Fusion Asian with…read moretiramisu, not expected, but it hit. We shared three dishes - beef stew, drunken noodles with tofu and beef ribs. They were all really good. The ribs were meaty, slightly sweet and fell off the bone. Served with a sunny side up egg, spinach and rice. There was an egg with the stew as well and it made the dish feel silky. The beef seemed slow cooked and the basmati rice went well. The tiramisu was solid, light and airy and very pretty plating. Service was a little apathetic, but the food was good enough to offset. Reasonable prices too. Would definitely go back if we lived here.

Truly this is my favorite hidden gem restaurant in State College. Every time we go, I have to get…read morethe Spicy Miso Ramen with Beef. It is truly incredible and has ruined other ramen for me because of how good it is. I compare every ramen I get to it and they never measure up. If you do not really have a tolerance for spice, you can ask for it less spicy. We also got the chicken and duck rolls, both are very good. I do not know if there is a menu item in this restaurant that's bad. The seafood explosion is delicious and so is the popcorn chicken. We've had the cheesecake, the truffle bomb, and the lava cake, once again, all amazing.

Thank you Duck Donuts!!!!! We had a local bakery fall…read morethrough on making a couple gender reveal cupcakes for my daughter and in a panic I called a multitude of people in the area and alas the amazing woman at this shop answered and was so excited to help us out! Had the doughnut ready and sealed up within an hour! My daughter and her husband said that doughnut was amazing as well! We cannot thank you guys enough!

Great doughnuts, absolutely terrible service. Waited for a long time for one of the 3 or 4 people…read moreworking to be bothered to come take our order. All hanging out in the office or the back. Doughnuts were done and sitting there for a couple minutes but no employees to be found. Asked the one sitting in the office and she said they have to cool first but 2 of them had been sitting there since we ordered while the other 4 cooked. Would not recommend for the service side of this..disappointing they can carry the duck doughnut name there. And store was extremely hot while waiting.

Such a great treat on a recent trip. I was staying at a hotel in the area and craving something…read moresweet. I ordered online and the delivery was super fast and efficient (note: I was there when school wasn't in session, so I assume things are less busy). This was my first experience with Insomnia Cookies and I'm so glad I don't live closer to the one in Pittsburgh or I would be ordering it far too often. I highly suggest trying this place.

Overpriced little cookies at practically $3 a piece. you can get freshly baked cookies at…read moreMcLanahan's for the same price and they're huge!

The bread is delicious. I'm in love with the delicate taste of the raisin fennel, phenomenal…read more Rivals ...European breads. I didn't try the pastries or cookies. Next trip.

This bakery is fantastic. All the breads I've had here are great, but my favorite is the mountain…read moreloaf. Sweet treats are OK; the main draw is the bread. They tend to close early so try to come by at least an hour or so before closing, or earlier in case anything has sold out.