Surprising gem passing by State College area. The building appears to be new or recently…read morerenovated. The decor is simple, I don't think that this was ever meant to be a fancy looking place but it has good food and quite atmosphere to have a good lunch or breakfast as the case may be. Ordered a sandwich not expecting much but got a good size club sandwich with excellent ingredients and wonderful pickle and fries with great service to match the atmosphere. If you're by the area stop by. You won't be disappointed. I know I wasn't.

Atmosphere very comfortable , nicely decorated , staff friendly and helpful. Main portion is…read more small for the price , sides are plentiful . Very costly if you took a family .

Always love coming here. The coffee is great and the foods phenomenal. Especially the subs!read more

Really friendly people who want to make sure you get the coffee and sandwich you want. The space is…read morea nice set up with a small selection of Italian essentials in one area and nicely set up seating in the rest of the area. Going on a Tuesday, there was still a sizable crowd, so I can only imagine what it must be like during the summer on a weekend. Wifi is inconsistent and weak, but it's a nice place to chill and have a coffee and chat with friends.

We came by for a Sunday brunch and had to wait a bit to get seated. It was strange that they…read morecouldn't just seat us when there was empty tables as more parties showed up waiting for a table too. Eventually, we got seated after 5 minutes of waiting around (no idea what that was all about). I ordered the Grilled Breakfast Burrito ($12.29) with sausage and fruits. The burrito was simple and a b it bland. Luckily, it helped with the salsa and ketchup for more flavor. The fruits seemed previously frozen, but decent. The food was just a-okay, but the fries were crispy and crunchy. Just your typical local brunch spot with classic diner vibes and American staples. The space is clean and AC was strong though for a hot, summer day.

The waffles lived up to the hype. Light, fluffy and absolutely delicious. The chocolate pancakes…read morewere super yummy as well. Don't forget to order the potatoes perfect savory balance with the waffles and pancakes.

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.

Passing through the area and stopped by for breakfast. The building appears to have been…read morerecently renovated. Immediately greeted and seated. Our server was quick to the table despite the dining room being quite full. The coffee was quick and endless. I had the Denver omelette and it was delicious. It came with a side of shredded potatoes and toast. Overall a great breakfast experience. Stop by, you won't regret the decision!

What a find! So good. Breakfast a must there! I recall good corn beef hash with a kick.read more

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!

One of my favorite spots in state college! Look no further for melt in your mouth breakfast and…read morelunch. Their omelettes are amazing, but their sandwiches and paninis are absolutely incredible! They also have great smoothies and coffee drinks. It's super cute and cozy inside, and they have a nice outdoor seating area as well. The staff is always very friendly and I love that you can see them preparing the food behind the counter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!