15 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Altoona

“Hidden Gem on our way back to Bellefonte! Stopped for a bite and a beverage.Great beer list for my husband “Heady Topper”. Food was good, old atmosphere! And our Server Jordan was awesome!! Would love to visit again !! Definitely recommend.“

“First time being there yesterday for our employee Christmas party & it won’t be my last . Food was delicious and Mike was such a happy, hospitable guy! Definitely seemed to enjoy his line of work .“

“I love Timmy’s very good hot food yummy in my tum tum delicious beer salad pork chops and wings yum yum yum yummy“

“Wow great all around experience. Definitely not what you expect when you pull up to the building. Once you walk in you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Quick service and great tasting food. Beer was super cold and crisp. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a quick local bite to eat.“

“great customer service. excellent food“

“Don't get me wrong, the food is amazing, but I ordered over the phone & I asked for a pizza steak sub & other things. I Asked for the dressing on the side because we were bringing it home. Dressing wasn't even in the bag with the entire order & there were 2 subs. We repeated, dressing on the side numerous times. The dressing is fabulous & a compliment to the sub with flavor. I sent my Grandson to pick up. This happens a lot. I've got the entire wrong order before too. Whoever answers the phone & takes the order needs to get it right. I shouldn't have to check each thing when I pick it up. Very frustrating to find when your already home.“

“so much fun with the chef and server! Great food! A ton of food! Fast Love that our family of 11 could all sit around the grill and interact with each other and the server and chef.“

“My Husband, Daughter and I stopped at the Altoona Texas Roadhouse for lunch today. This was by far one of the best experiences we’ve had at a Roadhouse. Our server, Becca, was awesome!! She checked on us often to see if we needed anything. The food was delicious, as usual! And on our way our, 5 different people told us to have a good day, yes I counted :)“

“THE 2-2-7!

…….Thats what I call the excellent deal they have on 2 dozen wings at Nardo’s Cafe!

So I was in the area at a close by stationary and copy service center when Nardo’s was recommended. So I walked on over. And as I approached the door I saw a sign that said, “Try our lemon pepper wings”.

Right then and there I knew that there was something special about the cooks taste and abilities! And, in hindsight, one would think that lemon pepper wings would be a common offering. But, despite being familiar with traditional lemon pepper chicken, this was actually the first time I ever saw it offered as American Cafe style wings.

So I waked in and placed a lunch order. Though not for the wings that day. And I did strike up a conversation with the chef about the wings.

Instantly it became clear that this cook was passionate about, knowledgeable and skilled at his craft. And, during the course of the discussion, he mentioned a 2 dozen wings for $27 deal.

So I promised to return in the future to place an order. And it was only a few days till I returned to buy the wings.

I decided on the 2 dozen for $27 deal. And this price is on par and somewhat better than most establishments. Especially considering today’s economy. And an economy which, despite the valiant efforts of late, still may take a little more time to recover once the dust settles from the much needed regime change.

Anyhow, I arrived on time so as to get my wings as hot as possible. And one must consider that, if you are not dining in, you really should be punctual about arriving at the exact time scheduled to pick up your food.

And, to those that are thoroughly ignorant of food sciences, know this: Gravity and condensation are factors that affect hot foods placed in modern take out containers.

This means that, if you take your good old time to pick up an order, sauces can travel to the bottom of the foil and pool. And, in addition, water condensation can also accumulate on the upper surface of modern styrofoam take out containers. Thus, after sufficient time, one could conceivably knock loose that condensation to unwittingly dilute sauces that, again, gravitated toward the foil.

….. thats my personal opinion anyway.

But, as I spoke to the cook for the second time, I perceived that he understood well the genre of the American Cafe, the ins & outs of the business and that, at times, you simply cannot please all of the people all of the time.

But, as for me, I was very pleased with the wings. I got the lemon pepper wings and their hottest offering…..the “Pray for rain”.

Both of these are excellent in flavor and texture. But don’t take my word for it. Go to Nardo’s Cafe and, no pun intended, Judge for Yourself!“

“We came in on 5/2/25. Our waitress Cassie was superb! She knew the menu and was knowledgeable on the craft draft beers. She was very attentive also. I included pictures of our food. The sampler was a build your own. We had wings, southwestern egg rolls, and quesadilla. We also ordered the PGH style cheese steak. Everything was delicious! The sampler could have been a bit warmer in temp. Thats why I didn't give 5 stars. 4.5 more like it. Lol, We will be back.“

“I heard good things about their parmesan crusted chicken, so I decided to give it a try. To sum it up. IT WAS REALLY GOOD! Chicken was tender, and the parmesan cheese topping made it better. I would get this again. Also, I got the baked sweet potato sides and they were done just right.“

“The food from this place was amazing it truly was. The Pittsburgher was delicious it had good moisture and sauce. Our waiter Justice was super nice and food came out hot, checked on us while it was super busy. Overall it was a great restaurant well worth the money. Try the Bahama mama, good ratios.“

“The staff is friendly and the food is great!“

“Was in there tonight first time trying it and very happy we went there! It all looks very fresh and tastes very fresh. Best pork fried rice I've ever had, seasoned not dry! Service was impeccable she was funny, real, authentic!! Will definitely be back, thank you soo much!!“

“This is one of my favorite local places to go with friends and family. A great menu with something for everyone and always consistent. The servers are great too. Highly recommend!“