Oh dear breakfast, how I love thee so. The first meal of the day, to open the day and break the fast, 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. read more

Kitchen Garden - Turkish Tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

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Hannah was a personable attentive waitress . The restaurant was fairly empty as it is a Monday morning 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. read more

Kitchen Garden - Fresh Yogurt Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

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It can be hard to find a place for breakfast without a wait on the weekends. Not only were the six of us seated immediately, the food and the service were fantastic. I imagine that people shy away because it's a Turkish place. They have all the eggs, pancakes and sausage that you want (satisfied my boys), and all the interesting ethnic food for the curious - ME! I had the flatbread filled with spicy spinach. Don't remember the name. Delicious. Husband had omelette with Turkish sausage. He was very impressed. Turkish coffee, yum. We will be back! read more

Kitchen Garden - Gozleme filled with spicy spinach. A homemade flatbread of sorts. Delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

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Very good by state college standards. Not cheap, but great breakfast and food quality. The server was nice, but could have been a bit more attentive. The ambiance is an upscale diner vibe, but cozier. read more

The service was amazing and food even better! Halle was our server and was very sweet and attentive. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience. Chef Trex delivered the food himself and explained everything. I can't speak any higher about the taste of everything, from the lavender latte, to fresh cut house fries and gourmet omelets. I'm from out of town and the food and service will have us stopping back in town just to eat here. I don't write very many reviews, but you have made me a raving fan! read more

Kitchen Garden - Lavender Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

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For Janet's birthday she decided to go to Kitchen Garden Mediterranean restaurant for lunch. We are having family over for dinner tonight. Started with grape leaves and ordered Manti which is Turkish dumplings seasoned with ground meat and gently steamed. We enjoyed both selections. The service is very professional and done with a friendly smile. The restaurant is decorated with a lovely Mediterranean style. You will love this local restaurant and its traditional food. read more

Kitchen Garden - Manti which is Turkish dumplings seasoned with ground meat and gently steamed - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

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I was simply blown away by this place. You should run, not walk there and try everything you can get your hands on. What a gem! read more

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Very pricy for what you get, imo. If they lowered their prices, I think they would be busier. Food is good. Unique offerings. Beautiful restaurant, very open. The one waitress was busy sweeping etc so I waited for her attention to take my order, to get my check. I asked for extra spicy menemen, very mild. Just tasted like a stewed tomato soup. I've had the Ayvalik and it was much yummier. read more

Kitchen Garden - Eggs n tomato, two slices of bread. Very mild Menemen. $13 for the smaller bowl. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

The food (cheesecake) was SPLENDID! The service was less than a minute and it was a quality service. The ambiance is peaceful. read more

We had the panini, an omelette, some falloumi, and some pancakes as well as a chai latte and a matcha latte. Everything was excellent! We will be back for sure. The restaurant is beautiful and kept very clean and the service was great. Thank you! read more

Kitchen Garden - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Wow! What an amazing breakfast! We called and found out they have gluten free bread so it opened up the menu for my Celiac daughter. The food was delicious. I had the feta and spinach omelet with home fries. The potatoes were seasoned perfectly. I had beef bacon on the side which was very good (I have never had beef bacon and it was so flavorful). My daughter had the avocado toast and husband enjoyed menemen and a Turkish coffee. We will definitely be coming back! I highly recommend this restaurant - it's in such an unassuming location in a strip mall with Giant so don't let that deter you. read more

Kitchen Garden - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

This was the first time I have tried a Turkish breakfast and I am glad that State College has recently had a lot of international places open up that are serving breakfast. I had the Menemen which was very delicious and came with bread (and as explained to me the bread was usually dipped in to scoop the dish in the traditional way). The service was great and there was plenty of dining room. read more

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Walked in to a clean and nicely decorated restaurant. Very friendly and inviting atmosphere. The breakfast was great! Really enjoyed our experience. read more

Kitchen Garden - Mediterranean style restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Great, fast lunch service. Hostess and waitress were very nice and we overheard them answering all kinds of questions. The food was superb and we finished with Turkish coffees that came with mineral water and Turkish delights for a sweet ending. Would highly recommended!!! read more

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Lunch for three. Our first experience with Turkish food. Meneme( eggs with tomatoes and peppers and spices) was excellent as was the soujouk and bastirma ( sausages). Waitress was friendly and helpful with our ordering. Great eating experience. Some may find the prices a little high for the portion sizes, especially the sausages, but no complaints about the quality. read more

Highly recommend! We got the Serpme spread and Turkish coffees. The food was delicious, flavorful and such a fun experience. The staff was informative and kind. Can't wait to go back. What a gem of a spot for state college! read more

Kitchen Garden - Turkish coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

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Great spot! Enjoyed their traditional dishes, as well as their nontraditional dishes equally!

Wonderful new Mediterranean restaurant in State College. Delicious food. Very attentive and polite service. Delightfully quiet place for breakfast or lunch!!! read more

I wish them luck! Our first time visiting with friends. The four of us were looking forward to brunch but were mostly disappointed. I ordered the Turkey Pastrami sandwich. The description states a toasted bun with "stacked arugula" ... check their menu Look at the photo (check Google review) and see there is only one slice of pastrami on the bun, which could have been sliced from a slab you would buy at your local grocery store. Two more slices of meat and I might have been happy. The tomato was the size of a large half dollar. You can see by the size of the fork that the sandwich, which was halved, was quite small. When questioning about the amount of meat I was told that that is a "more traditional" sandwich. That response alone made me feel like an idiot. No establishment should place one thin slice of meat on a sandwich and then tell you it is a "more traditional" presentation. Our friends ordered the Mediterranean Salad and the Menemen. The salad toward the end had to be eaten with a spoon, and the Menemen was notably lacking enough egg to even be noticed. I admit the Ayvalik Toast sandwich our last guest ordered was very good, a proper portion with noticeable meat. Service was good. The place is clean and inviting. I wish the food and the high prices were also. read more

The atmosphere is cozy and charming, with traditional décor and Turkish music playing softly in the background. It's like being transported to a café in Istanbul's old town. The börek was perfectly flaky and stuffed with just the right amount of cheese and herbs. I especially loved the kaymak with honey--a decadent treat. Service was friendly and attentive, and the prices were more than fair for the generous portions. A hidden gem! read more

The traditional Turkish coffee was an amazing experience. The restaurant was very clean, had a nice layout and great ambiance. Their Turkish breakfast feast for 2 was a beautiful and memorable experience, and their mocha I ordered to go was perfect! read more