Every time i ever went to or ordered from McLanahan's i had a great time and found some super bargains for a good price. I look forward to visiting Mclanahan's every time i visit University Park and see a football game. I always find more than i need... By the way, i heard about Mclanahan's from the PSU students that frequent there Those students gave the store a thumbs up too!!! read more

I find myself wandering into this store with no clear objective, yet wandering out of said store with a giant chocolate chip cookie and a bag full of new Penn State paraphernalia. McLanahan's isn't just another "PSU swag" store, but also a convenient (and relatively reasonably priced) grocery for those of us who didn't have a car while studying at the university. Carrying items such as produce and cleaning supplies, McLanahan's is truly a one-stop-shop for anything you would ever need. read more

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I have always had a pleasurable experience at McLanahans. I am a frequent customer. However, the past 2 weeks I have had a horrific experience due to the MANAGER MELISSA!!!!! I had purchased a skirt and I had not noticed the zipper was broken. I attempted to return the skirt 10 minutes after buying it. The cashier was nice, however, once MELISSA got involved the situation escalated. She spoke to me with a nasty and angry attitude saying, "you have to check if the item is broken before you purchase it." Checking to see if my clothing is broken before I buy it is not my first priority because they should not be selling items that are not in the appropriate condition. The conversation went on for minutes and she did not allow me to return my item. What got me most angry was that she did not apologize for the way she spoke to me. Further, Today I purchased a tobacco related product. I did not mean to purchase this product so I went back to the store to return it. The cashier, who was also nice, received the key from MELISSA in order to carry out the return transaction. Once MELISSA saw what I was returning she immediately raised her voice and said, "NO NO NO YOU CANNOT RETURN THAT IT IS A TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCT! NONONO!" I clearly had no idea that I was unable to return this product. My main reasoning for being angry at this encounter is because as a manager you should approach your customers with a friendly attitude. She could of said, "I am sorry but you are not able to return this item due to store policy." Instead I felt like she HARASSED AND ATTACKED ME!! Her actions were so inappropriate that the cashier apologized to me for her My third abominable experience I had with MELISSA was that I was purchasing and item and it was sold out on the shelf. I found an employee who called for MELISSA on the loudspeaker to assist me. I patiently waited many minutes for her to show up and assist me. SHE DID NOT SHOW UP. I find it absurd that she ignored the employees request for customer service. I am extremely disgusted with the way the manager has treated me these past couple of weeks. I think it is unprofessional and wrong to treat customers with rage and rudeness. She should not be eligible to manage a store when she cannot even behave in a proper manner to her customers. SHE NEEDS TO BE FIRED!!!! read more

I have lived in the apartment building adjacent to McLanahan's for the past two years. I frequent this location at least once daily, they are very convenient for about anything you would need. Unfortunately, I had a truly disturbing experience here last week. My roommate and I bought cheerleading skirts for the first game day. I bought the wrong size, and my roommate noticed that her zipper was broken when we got home, so we went back to return the items. I had no problem returning mine and getting my refund, however, my roommate was not so fortunate. The cashier was unsure if she could return a faulty item so she called over her manager, MELISSA, to provide some assistance. She had a sour look on her face as she approached us. She insisted that my roommate was at fault for the damaged the skirt even though we bought the skirts exactly 7 minutes prior. She insisted that it was my roommates responsibility to check the condition of the item, I believe it is the manager's responsibility to ensure that all items are in proper condition before they are placed on the shelves. Melissa harassed my roommate so badly it got the attention of the entire store and flustered most of the customers trying to complete their purchases. Melissa speaks down to her staff as well as her customers. She believes that since she is the manager she does not need to have any personal skills whatsoever. Her attitude is truly disturbing and disgraceful. She should not be able to work in customer service, let alone manage a store and staff. Since my troubling experience, I have heard several other stories of troubling encounters with MELISSA. She raises her voice at innocent customers, and believes that she is the Queen of McLanahans. She should be fired for her disturbing and unprofessional behavior. I do not wish my experience on any other customer and I apologize for anyone who has had to deal with this AWFUL manager. SHE NEEDS TO BE FIRED! read more

How come no one has reviewed McLanahan's!? In the best valley voice I can make, this is place is like, totally essential. McLanahan's has the prime of prime spots in State College right by Shortlidge Road, which is basically your main way out of campus onto College Avenue. It's your place to go right before your party if you need snacks and ping pong balls for whatever activity you partake in. McLanahan's also boasts some college gear and usually always has themed shirts, such as the ones for State Patty's Day and shirts for solidarity at the Blue and White game when the Virginia Tech tragedy occurred. And if you ran out of your toothpaste or something, you can stop by McLanahan's to help you out. If you're living on campus without a car, McLanahan's kind of is your essential place if you're in a time crunch and at your convenience. read more

The best thing McLanahan's has going for itself is its location. You can't beat it -- and they know that, so everything inside is a complete rip-off. For how small the store is, they have a pretty good selection of groceries, toiletries, and other household items. But everything is ridiculously expensive! The other day I bought a tub of Greek yogurt, two Clif bars, two Easy Macs, a soda, a box of Triscuits, Tostitos chips & salsa, two rolls of generic paper towels, and a small bottle of Goo-Be-Gone. My total was $31. Fuck that. Instead of shopping here, spend $3.50 to take the bus to Walmart and back; you'll save yourself a lot of money. read more

This is the place to go when you don't have a car to go to the grocery store or don't have the time to go to one. McLanahan's was always there in times of need, whether it is getting tabasco sauce (an essential for every meal) or picking up some cheap Penn State gear. I would say the customer service there is mediocre and the prices of their products are outrageous compared to the price that you would get from going to the grocery store. However, this place is extremely convenient. It is in the heart of downtown and you can get anything, whether it is penn state gear for a last minute football tailgate or grabbing a sandwich from their deli located in the back of the store. Go to this place for groceries, clothing, prepared food, or even electronics. Also if you need a roll of quarters for laundry, simply go to the register and ask for a roll for $10. There is no need to purchase something or go to the nearest bank. read more

I got the Mooney off the breakfast menu, a sausage, bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant and was pleasantly surprised considering it was from a clothing and grocery store deli. It was so good! Definitely recommend for a quick breakfast!! :) read more

Great location which means that everything inside is overpriced...but I only come here for the sandwich/sub. So I am giving the sandwich a 4/5. It is cheap and...did I mention cheap? Actually, it is a good value. There is a huge selection to choose from. I always get either the tuna salad or the veggie patty. There are many toppings to choose from and the cheese option is pretty impressive. You will find many interesting cheese option to give a normal sandwich a new taste. read more

This is a small corner grocery store and Penn State merchandise store combined. They have your average PSU merchandise with a couple unique items. Similar to all the other PSU merchandise stores downtown. read more

I've made good use of the grocery store in this place. Mainly for bananas and deli meat. Most the of the packaged foods are priced much higher than Giant or Walmart so I avoid those. It has come in very handy as I live downtown. Staff is generally friendly. read more

McLan-O-MAN! What a State College staple, am I right? McLanahans has a wide variety of products essential to any college student. I love that I can buy groceries, electronics, AND Penn State clothes in one trip. Its location is prime! read more

270 calorie breyers ice cream. get dat. And ur grapes are way too expensive and not that good honestly maybe switch brands go organic? Idk sandwich bread good tho read more

They pretty much have everything you need. The subs are basic but very good and the prices are good. The prices for everything else are pretty pricey. On an off note I would suggest not working there. The owners are real douches. read more

I go here for food around 3 times a week at their sandwich shop. I always try something new except on Mondays (meatball Monday's) and have never been disappointed. Way better option than subway or jimmy Johns in my opinion read more

My daughter is away on an internship and I just sent her a shirt from McClanahan's. When ordering it online, I was asked if it was a gift and would l like to include a message. I wrote a message expecting a typed note would be included in the package. But I was wrong. A card, with a picture of Old Main on the front, was included with my message hand written on the inside. There was even a heart where I signed "With lots of love." Thank you McClanahan's for this special touch - my daughter loved it! I stop at McClanahan's for all my Penn State gear every time I visit State College. Great selection, great prices and now this. I am a fan! read more