Small brewery's are common in Appalachia. Some have even turned into larger operations, over the…read moreyears. Names like Appalachian Beer Company and Lancaster Brewery come to mind. These places some excellent beer. But they also are restaurants. So, maybe beer is a draw in or the food at times. So with that, Drunk Monkey is a pure brewery. They make, sell, distribute, and promote their own product. As far as promoting, I am not sure they need to do much work as the product has really gotten some attention at the street level. I have seen the main beer showing up at local restaurants the last year. There has also been solid word of mouth. Some of their beers are even winning awards. So it didn't take much convincing from a coworker to get me there before our Nittany Lions came on. The brewery, itself, is a tiny place tucked into an old industrial park that use to be home to one of the largest textile mills in the country. Long abandoned, different smaller businesses now call the park home. One of the more sustained businesses is Fisher's bee farm. That brings us to the brewery. The owner of the bee farm decided to start a brewery near his business. Once finding the brewery, you notice that it is a whole in the wall kinda place. But once entering, the place is organized, clean, and the folks are extremely warm and friendly. Everything is clearly marked. Beer prices are payed out in a sheet on the wall. There is a merchandise rack clearly marked. There are cases clearly marked for type. You can tell this is a place where the people love and care about their beer. The lady manning the shop was knowledgable and friendly. She gave us a preview of the beers and described each one as we taste tested the taps. She then offered us a tour of the small brewery which we jumped on. This definitely plussed the experience and ultimately earned that fifth star. We learned that this particular young lady also hand labels, preps, and fills the bottles. So she does more than just look pretty selling the beer. Now for the beer. I really can't remember all the particular names of the beer. But I had a few favorites. In particular, the German wheat beer was fantastic. That is what I got my growler filled with. Some of the other beers that tasted great, Kraken and one named Mistress or something to that effect. Fittingly, the mistress had a tap handle in the shape of a ship figure head. Speaking of which, all the beers have nautical names based on the folklore of Captain Jack which many local landmarks are named. I have nothing negative to say about Drunk Monkey. They are in an obscure location. The place is small and doesn't look like much from the outside. But like most really great businesses, it is about the knowledge of the people behind the business. Drunk Monkey has plenty of that! If you are in the area on a Wednesday or Saturday, stop in for a taste.

Superb small brewery in downtown State College. Welcoming staff and great location that's an easy…read morewalk from campus.

First of all, beers were amazing. We're from Oregon, they have excellent IPAs and Haas. Also have…read moregood loggers if that's what you're looking for. Staff was amazing on gameday , the owner was working also. Their Philly cheesesteak station right outside. The brewery was over the top. Great place to go regardless of what you're doing for the day.

This is a good place to go with friends- tons of room! Tables galore and even outside seating when…read moreit's nice. The arcade games are a fun addition to the brewery. It's very family friendly so expect lots of kids and not a lot of supervision. The food I've had was fine- it's a brewery so I don't expect fine dining. The beer is mid from what I'm told. So are the cocktails. Again, you go for the ability to be social and have a good time.

This brewery is so spacious with two levels, but the upstairs was closed for a private event. The…read morespace is covered, but very open that it's pretty much outdoors. Due to this, they only had fans to keep cool while circulating the outdoor air. Since we had our pup with us, we were only able to sit in the patio area, but it's not like the "indoor" area was really indoors. Anyways, I wasn't in the mood for drinking, so just had some lunch here. There's two restaurants combined at the food counter (which used to be food trucks here). You can get pizza from pizza and subs from Flo Bros Pizza and wings, burgers and sandwiches from Marin Eats. I had the Crabcake Sandwich ($15) with Tots (+$2). The sandwich was solid and tots were crispy. It's a nice space to hang out with a group. There are pinball machines, cornhole, and games for entertainment. It's nicely situated next to a creek, so you get a bit of nature too.

Great food as always! Server was a little flighty, but nice. We enjoyed the music and the company…read moreof good friends.

Very solid pub in Clearfield with a wide menu and plenty of different options although the claim to…read morefame are their burgers. We came to try the 2 pounder challenge (2 lbs AFTER cooking plus the toppings and bun), which I demolished in 30 min or so (you get an hour and if you finish you get a shirt, your name and finish time on a plaque in their Hall of Fame, and 50% off the burger itself). The burger itself was quite solid - juicy and tender without any seasoning so you can add your toppings. Be sure to grab a side of the fries (I prefer the crinkle-cut sweet potato), a milkshake or beer, and maybe a taco. It's no frills but a nice lowkey option that has a blend of visitors and locals.

Visited this local hometown place after visiting with family. Service is great here. Super casual…read moreand friendly spot. Very much a dive, but in the best way possible. Love all the bike decor. My husband and I got the buffalo chicken sandwiches and my step son got a mini cheese pizza. Great bar food. Get the biggest portion of the fresh cut fries you can - They're amazing!

This is a traditional tavern type restaurant with bar. It's near my office so I go "regularly"…read more First two times were just ok. I had fish and chips, fish was average but the fresh cut french fries are DELICIOUS. Meatball Parmesan sandwich was meh; sauce very good, meatballs just ok. Nachos are really good, fresh ingredients, good chips and big portion. Then I tried them Bleu Cheese Delight sandwich. This ifs one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Pumpernickel bread with a dijon spread topped with broccoli, shredded carrots and purple cabbage topped with provolone cheese and boy cured dressing drizzled on top with red onions. So many flavors you don't miss meat. Support this local business you won't be disappointed.

We went for brunch shortly after opening on a Saturday. Our waiter Cole was the only waiter and got…read moreincreasingly more busy during our time there. He was pleasant and helpful even though he was quite busy the second half of the time we were there. The food was delicious. I got the eggs Benedict and the hollandaise was quite lemony, but something that I really enjoyed. My husband ordered the southern waffles and his was fantastic! My sons waffle was light and the banana foster was yummy. The only suggestion I would have for brunch was to have some more options but with a small staff that can be hard.

A hidden gem. The service was very friendly and super attentive. Food was very good as well. They…read morehave done a really nice job with this place and it is very welcoming. We had come in late from a very wet Penn State football game. We were greeted with a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. We definitely swing back thru when it town again. Cheers!

I'd never been to Zeno's on a weeknight early before. Very empty and brighter than usual, but still…read morefriendly service and a great beer selection. I wish there had been sour beers when I was in school. I would have had more options. I always liked the vibe at Zeno's and still do.

Amazing drinks, on the pricier side in the area but for a good reason! The cocktails are super…read moregood, we got a Paloma, Pink Starbust, and just regular vodka cran. The service was so kind and the atmosphere is great. We will be back more often!

Wonderful brewery just outside of State college. It's my go to on weekends that I'm there…read more Excellent atmosphere and service. Food trucks on the weekends provide a variety of different types of foods.

First time visiting a brewery in State College, and this one immediately caught my eye. Despite…read morelimited parking, I had no trouble finding a place to sit, and the setup is unlike any brewery compound I've ever visited--absolutely amazing. I took a moment to review the beer list and decided on a flight that included the Table Beer (a Belgian Ale at 3.3% ABV), a Kölsch, a Hazy IPA (East Coast style), and a West Coast IPA. Each one was fantastic, but the Table Beer really stood out. Light in ABV yet full of character--it was crisp, refreshing, and straight to the point. I wish I had grabbed a 4-pack to go. Hands down, the best brewery I've been to in the State College area. Can't wait to come back.

Great spot…read more Understaffed, but they get it done. Cook is great. Beet salad was fresh. Dry rub wings great! Ranch is decent. Nice locals! I had a few local brew Trail IPA hazy #Tiptop

Amazing lunch. Such a fabulous chili with great corn bread! Really nice people and a crisp ginger…read moreale! 10/10

We stopped by on our way to a tour of PSU. I had a salad and my daughter had a Cesar salad both…read morewere good. My wife and son also enjoyed their lunch. Our waitress was new and very nice. She was a lot of fun. So a cool place the whole vibe is very nice. If you are in the state college area check it out

I just finished a football camp with my son at Penn State University or State College. We were both…read morecrazy hungry so we decided to give this place a try. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Our server Christen was very helpful with navigating the beer and food menu. We order the Louisiana Dry Rub Wings, very good. Jr got the Rodeo smash burger and I went with their signature burger. Both come with chips but you can upgrade to fries. The atmosphere here is chill, very laid back and the entire place had a farmhouse fee