This review should have been posted a few weeks ago but my schedule didn't allow me to actually sit…read morestill to do so ...I wanted to ensure I had the time to truly explain how amazing my experience has been with this Company. To start, I live in Philly & my daughter was Penn State Altoona at the time & on 4/26/26 she turned 20yrs old and this was the first time I wasn't going to celebrating with her and being hands on with all the plans. But with the secret help of her College Friends I was able to plan an amazing Birthday weekend in state college for all of them to enjoy but the most stressful thing was find her the perfect Cake!! Her friends wanted to go to pick one up from a Supermarket but because I wasn't going to be there I wanted to make everything about her Bday super special and a market cake wasn't going to work unfortunately in addition they were college kids with no vehicles I didn't want to put that taste on them and it may or many not get done. I was now less then 2wks from her Bday weekend and just now starting the search for the perfect "I'm sorry Mommy couldn't be there but hopefully this amazingly crafted artwork now called your Bday Cake makes up for it" type of Cake. So my 3-4hrs long search begun..I needed to find a Bakery that could make her a cake that not only looked good but tastes even better (I have been disappointed in the past so my research was on the First 48 level, ...a bad cake can ruin entire Bday in my opinion. In addition, I needed discreet delivery services. After hours of searching, reading reviews & scanning every social media accounts as well as any and all websites that mentioned their names to ensure all T's were crossed and the reviews were actually verified by real people before choosing Dolce Vita Desserts. Their designs were all so creative & beautifully done and after emailing a few times with Anthony he not only confirmed my specific request but he also ensure that they could/would customize to design I preferred..so I took two Of their designs (because I loved them both and couldn't decide one over the other) and made it one :) I also explained to Anthony my need desperately need for delivery ..( their site mentioned how delivery was limited) I was willing to send it as uber package delivery even I was praying I wouldn't have to do that. But, Anthony not only approved my delivery he also advised me to touch bases with the Hotel staff and provide them with the box dimensions to ensure their fridge would be able fit/store and also gave specifics on how to properly store ...information I didn't even think to consider. I whole heartily appreciate all that Anthony has done to help make my daughter's Birthday super special. Everything was executed seamlessly, even down to the delivery confirmation email I received from Both Dolce & the Hotel. My daughter not only loved her surprise bday weekend but she was in love with her cake!! I ordered the 6" inch round white cake with strawberry preserves. I thought that since only my daughter & 3 of her friends were celebrating with her that they would take the left over cake to share with others at their dorm but she told me the cake was so good they devoured it. Not one crumb was left. Which was done after making a photo shoot with the cake! She loved everything about that cake! My only regret...is the fact that I wasn't able to try it myself! I recommend Dolce Vita Desserts to every one! You won't be disappointed!!

I've ordered from here multiple times and always enjoy the desserts. I've done a customer birthday…read morecake and also ordered cupcakes, and honestly have no complaints. The location is clean, staff are friendly, and prices feel fair for quality of dessert. I will continue to order from this bakery when an occasion arises!

I went to The Cakeshop by Tati this week while I was in Central Pennsylvania . I was so impressed…read morewith the baked goods they had and was able to try some yummy treats! I got the almond croissant which was absolutely fantastic! Fluffy and filled with flavor. I also got a Peruvian chocolate cake. Wow!!!! It was decadent. The inside is super cute, clean, and organized. The staff is super friendly. They had beautiful and fancy baked goods. Almost too pretty to eat! This place is full of talented bakers and amazing!

I was in the area visiting my sister and her family. We happen to drive past after dropping my…read morenephew off at practice...I saw a sign that said BAKERY. My excitement made my sister make a quick turn. We walk in to see a small display case adorned with various pastries. I'm a sucker for a good flaky pastry, so of course I tried the chocolate croissant. I also LOVE chocolate chip cookies! Both were delicious. The cookie was the perfect combination of crispy and chewy, there was a hint of salt, it was nicely browned. The croissant was perfectly laminated layer after layer, and the pistachio mixture that was in the center; it reminded me of a Fifth Avenue bar. Only negative thing...there was too much filling, I'm not a big filling gal. I would be doing a disservice if I didn't mention the wonderful service we received. "Mr. Croissant" was personable and honestly probably the best interaction I've had with a baker (and I've been to a lot of bakeries). If you are in the area please checkout this cozy little bakery. Grab a coffee, a treat, have a seat, unwind and indulge.

Wow....admitted .ice cream snob here. Highly recommend the Dairy Barn. Would start with the Cherry…read moreVanilla!

Our favorite ice cream place to stop after a trip to Bald Eagle St Park. Everything made on site…read more Family owned. Cash only

Heather always does a great job. You can always trust that your order will be beautifully done and…read moreon time. Best in the area, hands down.

Heather from Delectable Delights is exceptional!! A family member was hospitalized the day before…read moreher birthday and I was literally searching for a highly rated bakery in the middle of the night... I sent a text and Heather responded at 6am, whipped up a beautiful cake, and delivered it before Noon!! To top all this off... She got a beautiful card and wrote my message as I'm from out of state. I will always be incredibly thankful to Heather and if I lived in Pennsylvania she would always be my baker. Thank You Heather!

Venus(Mom) - Wow!!! The food was so amazing! They were also very accommodating for me since I am…read moregluten free. Troy(oldest son) - this place is an excellent example of the phrase "it's what's on the inside that counts." Nothing flashy on the outside but the food and flavor combinations were like nothing I've ever tried, and I'm from a city of diversity, Los Angeles :) Ty(coolest son) - This food was spectacular. My favorite food is a philly cheese steak and I've already tried 3 different ones this weekend but this one was by far the best. It also tasted more natural and less greasy then the other ones. I highly recommend this place if you want high quality food. Emerald(youngest child) I would give this place 10 stars if I could but sadly I can only give it 5.

Incredible ladies run this establishment. They not only provided a perfectly cooked and delicious…read morebreakfast with yummy scrapple, but they also gave me some healing crystals for my brother who has cancer. He has them by his side 24/7 and believes in their power. Bless you

Came in here on a snowy cold morning and this was the absolute best spot for a day like this. The…read moreatmosphere is really homey and the food is so comforting. My boyfriend and I drove here in about ten minutes from state college and so it's not a far drive from the downtown area and definitely worth a try. We had the cheeseboat and beef burek and they were both so delicious. The bread is so warm and tasty in the cheeseboat and the pastry dough in the burek is so flakey and delightful. We also took a pistachio cake to go and it's divine! Will definitely be back for more. If you're a student at penn state and want to try something different than most options in town, but still comforting and yummy, try this place! The owners are also so very kind!

Looking for European treats? Then Café Luna is the place to go. This is a simplistic place to have…read morea hot meal or grab some of the sweets at the counter. I couldn't help but grab an Apple baked good, tiramisu, and baklava. The tiramisu was absolutely perfect with a great consistency and taste. The baklava has slightly less honey than I'm used to but was worth getting. My friend absolutely loved her blueberry scone, it was soft like butter and had a good flavor. Can't wait to come back and try the fluffy pancakes.

The service was fast and friendly and the ice cream was delicious. Freshly made from milk at the…read morefarm behind the store.

One of the best ice creams in town. It's a really good base with amazing flavors. Has coconut…read morealmond joy, cow tracks and brownie batter.

We were on our way to the Finger Lakes and decided to spend a day in State College, which is only…read more2.5 hours from us. We've always drove through but never spent time. This was our first stop on our way. We stopped on a Wednesday at the opening of the winery. Nobody was in there except perhaps the owners were meeting and the lady that waited on us. The winery has been here for a while, the ride to the winery is through a small forest, which is exciting to us when winery visits start this way. We sampled two different ones. I had the reds and the wife had the whites. I like all of the wines that we sampled white and red. But the Rattlehead Red was my favorite and purchased a couple of those bottles to go. This was a good winery and quite spacious as well. I can see how this is a go to place with warmer weather v/s when we went into the code. Highly recommend giving this a chance.

Seven Mountains has a large selection of grape and fruit wines and they are mostly slanted towards…read morethe sweeter end of the brix scale. They have a event room as well as a tasting bar room. The staff was friendly and helpful. The place was very busy the day we visited with an event going but they still had space to accommodate plenty of tasters. You order your flight from the menu at the bar and then carry your selections to a table to enjoy your selections. The parking lot has plenty of space. There are a few steps up to the entrance

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?