What a gem! We stopped by Sowers Harvest Café for breakfast and were genuinely impressed…read more Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The Greek omelet was light, fluffy, and packed with flavor. The Pesto-Port Egg Sandwich was simple but absolutely delicious with a perfectly cooked egg and great pesto. The Balsamic Garden Avocado Toast was as beautiful as it was tasty, with fresh ingredients, creamy goat cheese, pickled onions, and a rich balsamic glaze. The Spicy Mango Sriracha grilled naan was incredibly unique--the sweet and spicy combination worked perfectly. The fresh-baked pretzels are a must-try! We took home several varieties, and they were warm, soft, and some of the best we've had. Even the latte and biscotti were excellent. On top of the amazing food, watching the staff handcraft and bake the giant pretzels right behind the counter added to the experience. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and the service was fast despite the café being busy. If you're in State College, this place is absolutely worth a visit. Fresh ingredients, creative menu, outstanding baked goods, and genuinely kind people. We'll definitely be back!

I'm traveling for baseball with my younger son and we came to Sowers for lunch. An hour before they…read moreclose and they were very busy. The cashier took my order. Outside of coffee and smoothies they provide complimentary iced lemon water. Son ordered a gluten free chicken ranch and I ordered the Hawaiian BBQ sandwich. It took about 15-20 minutes for the sandwiches to come. The food was amazing. Fresh. Savory. Full of flavor. Delicious. I also bought 2 gluten free muffins to go. It is a bit pricey. Delicious!!

Amazing sandwiches made with fresh baked breads, loaded with meats and veggies. Their soups are…read moremade fresh and delicious. Our favorite local restaurant and they cater as well.

As someone with a gluten allergy it's hard to get a good gluten free sub. This place hit it…read moreperfectly. Best sub I have had since going GF. Staff was friendly and took precautions. Could tell how fresh everything was! It's pricey but the subs are big and filled well. Worth a stop.

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.

Had a wonderful dinner at Flour & Stone! The service was great and the food was excellent. We had…read morethe seared octopus app - sooo good. For dinner we had the short rib gnocchi and it was the best gnocchi I've had in a while. Saving room for dessert was worth it because we had a cheesecake with strawberry and rhubarb topping that was fantastic! I will definitely come back on my next visit to the Happy Valley area.

The ham itself is very good. Very very good actually. It's thick cut, flavorful, and succulent. The…read moreportions, however, are comically small. I ordered the lunch special: half of a sandwich and a cup of soup. Of course, I knew that half of a sandwich wouldn't be huge, but I expected more than three bites of food. It was $10, which did not feel worth it. Again, taste was not the problem, the honey mustard was delicious and the cheese was melted perfectly-- but I won't be ordering half of a sandwich again. I'd go back to buy the ham by the pound and make my own lunch at home though. Also wanted to mention that the store has a small rack selling Stonewall kitchen sauces, chutneys and peppers. Those looked great!

For decades, Honey Baked Ham in State College, PA, has been the favorite restaurant for my family…read moreto get a delicious meal in a welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff who know us personally and treat us like family. So when Mom turned 90, we knew that HBH would be the perfect place to hold her surprise birthday party! Manager Jasmine and chef Kelly made the entire process easy and fun. The decorations were very festive, and the food was so delicious and fresh! There was an assortment of sandwiches, salad with garden-fresh greens, a veggie tray with homemade ranch and dill dips (with dill fresh from the garden!), and a tray with sweet, perfectly-ripe fruit. Everyone commented on how tasty all of the food was, and many of the guests asked for "to go" boxes to take home the extras. The staff cut and served the cake and ice cream. There was a generous amount of food, and the price was even less than we expected. Many thanks to Jasmine, Kelly, and the staff at HBH for making Mom's 90th birthday truly memorable and fun for everyone! There's no better place in State College to have a delicious meal or a GREAT party!!!

I waited 40 minutes for an egg sandwich and the cheese wasn't even melted. It wasn't crazy busy…read more This is my second poor experience with how long it takes. I think I'm done.

The place to be the morning after PSU football loss. Needed comfort food!…read more Sausage egg n cheese on english muffin and bacon egg n cheese.

Some places are worth building an entire adventure around. Penn State Berkey Creamery is one of…read morethem. As fate would have it, my Adventure Buddy and I found ourselves in State College on National Ice Cream Day, and there was absolutely no way I was leaving town without finally visiting the home of my favorite ice cream flavor ever...Monkey Business (banana ice cream, peanut butter swirl, chocolate chips). I'd fallen in love with Monkey Business last summer after trying it at an ice cream shop close to my house, but somehow I'd never actually made it to the Creamery itself. Correcting that oversight immediately became part of the day's adventure plan! We arrived around 12:30 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, fully expecting National Ice Cream Day to mean complete chaos. Surprisingly, it wasn't. Busy? Absolutely. But the line moved quickly, everyone seemed to know exactly what they were doing and the whole operation ran like a well-oiled ice cream machine. Then I looked around. Cheese. Sticky buns. Chocolate milk. Bagels. Ice cream. Ice cream. More ice cream. At one point I turned to my Adventure Buddy and said..."I could live here." Ordering couldn't have been easier. First, you tell the cashier whether you're getting a cone, bowl or shake and pay. Then you move down to the ice cream counter, where you pick your flavor. Finally...you wait for your number to be called so someone can hand you what can only be described as an absurdly generous serving of happiness. While I waited, I sampled the Grilled Stickies flavor. Big mistake! It was phenomenal! For approximately fifteen seconds, I seriously considered abandoning my beloved Monkey Business and trying something new. Fortunately...I came to my senses. Monkey Business and I have history together. When my number was called, the gentleman behind the counter handed me a bowl that was significantly larger than I expected. And yes...I audibly squealed. Again. Right there in the middle of the Creamery. I looked at him and said, "You absolutely made my day!" Because he had. We found a table outside on the patio to enjoy the beautiful weather, performed a few completely necessary happy food dances and proceeded to enjoy every glorious bite of what is still, without question, my favorite ice cream flavor on Earth. For only $6. On National Ice Cream Day. Honestly, I don't know how that day could've gotten any better. PRO TIP: Don't skip the sample spoon! There are so many incredible flavors that it's worth trying something new before committing. Just be warned...you may accidentally discover another favorite! I also learned that Berkey Creamery ships ice cream to the lower 48 states. This information feels...dangerous. Living only about an hour and a half away, I probably don't need to have Monkey Business shipped directly to my house. But...I may have to test the process someday. You know...in the name of science! If you're anywhere near State College, do yourself a favor and make the stop. Whether you're a Penn State fan, an ice cream enthusiast or just someone who appreciates an exceptionally well-run small operation, Berkey Creamery absolutely lives up to its legendary reputation. WE ARE...ICE CREAM HEAVEN!

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?

Friday before a big game... we stopped in for a drink around lunch. Sat at the bar... sat...sat…read more.. sat ...others showed up, we all sat waiting to be served. They only had one bar tender, making the drinks for those at the tables and those sitting at the bar! Andy did the best he could, but Management did not have his back. There was a waitress trying to fetch bottles and other things for him. Andy did make a a great Margarita! With that being said, we will not be coming back until Management fixes their issues.

Triplet's was very busy, but service still seemed excessively slow even when standing at the bar…read more They had a lounge area outside where we were able to sit and relax with our drinks. No waitress there, but we went to the bar for drinks. The bar was very loud and had a fairly decent selection of beer. Even a delicious sour beer for me. They also have a full bar.

State College bagel visit, part 2…read more Bagel Love Cafe is a small shop located on State College's Atherton Ave "business strip":outside of downtown. It's a small shop located in a small strip shopping center. In keeping with bagel visit part 1, I had a poppy seed bagel (toasted) with cream cheese. The bagel wasn't heavy on poppy seeds--which I always appreciate. The shop provided a generous schmear of cream cheese and--interestingly--sliced the bagel into quarters. Haven't seen that before. The bagel was super tasty and the service was great. Bagel Love is a small shop but also has ordering kiosks. ANOTHER great bagel find in State College that I definitely recommend. Nice selection of bagel flavors and associated breakfast sandwiches.

I was really excited for this place but got a little confused when we actually got there. Love…read moreself-ordering kiosks, but these ones didn't have the same menu as what was posted! No one offered any help, so we just settled on something else. The bagels were really yummy, just was a little awkward and I didn't get to try what I wanted to.