Wonderful food, customer service, and atmosphere! An absolute must for any person who loves a cozy and warm restaurant.
Joshua Heaton
My wife got the smash burger and added bacon for $2.
She got 4 full strips of bacon. $12 total with a side.
I ordered the BLT quesadilla and here are two parts of it, lettuce removed because it doesn't travel well. $14 and no side.
Next time I'll order the smash burger with bacon and save the bacon to make my own quesadilla.
You guys can and should strive to do better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Ann Durante Ransford
Good, fresh food with very friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bradley Schmidt
Had a great evening celebrating my birthday with my wife. Have been wanting to come here for a while and we were not disappointed. We came on trivia night with a reduced menu, but we were very pleased with the choices we had. The beer was great and the people were super friendly. We will be back soon for a night of good music, food and beer! We wish we weren’t an hour away!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Burger
Carl Schoon
I haven't been here in quite some time, but I wanted to share some insights on ownership and management from when I knew them.Firstly - Tim Yarrington, the head of brewing operations, is truly an awful human being. There aren't words in English that are both effective in communicating his nature and also polite enough to share on Google. To approach a description of him - he is rude, cruel, arrogant, narcissistic, and spiteful; all this while making mediocre beer without any creativity or enthusiasm for the industry. I cannot overstate my distaste for him.Tim Bowser - the proprietor - is a daft drunk and a poor businessman. Profits are slim due to his poor management.Amy, the "operations manager," is a glorified hostess who somehow earns more than any of the regular employees who do twice the work. She is useless.The kitchen has gone through several chefs, each one leaving once they learned that despite their efforts, due to mismanagement, Elk Creek will never be a quality establishment.They do not pay living wages to their full-time staff.A just world would have ended the tenure of this establishment years ago. Please, stop going there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Tianqi Kou
Our server Cecelia was amazing. But the manager/owner had to come explain to us that’s how they made a medium well steak to my friend who sent back what was clearly a well-done steak, one she had trouble cutting through with her knife. Mistakes happen, just own it and remake the food, owner’s confrontation was very unnecessary
Disappointed by Managerial Conduct:My recent dinner outing at Elk Creek Cafe with four friends left me deeply disheartened by the manager's behavior and overall disappointed with the experience.Upon ordering a ribeye steak cooked to medium well, I was dismayed to find it arrived at the table completely well done, lacking any hint of pink and notably tough to cut. I promptly notified our waitress, Cecelia G, who kindly agreed to take it back to the kitchen for a replacement.However, what followed was a jarring encounter with the manager that overshadowed any hopes of a smooth resolution. Instead of acknowledging the mistake and offering a sincere apology, the manager approached our table with an inexplicable defensiveness and passive-aggressiveness. They insisted that the steak was prepared according to their restaurant's standards, almost implying that my expectation of a medium-well steak was somehow unreasonable. Their offer to bring out the steak again to "show us the pink" felt more like a challenge than an attempt to rectify the situation. Eventually, they begrudgingly agreed to prepare a new steak to medium, but the interaction left a palpable sense of discomfort lingering in the air.In stark contrast to the manager's demeanor, our waitress, Cecelia G, provided exemplary service throughout the meal. Her friendly demeanor, attentiveness, and efficiency were commendable and stood in stark contrast to the manager's behavior.For prospective diners at Elk Creek Cafe, it's important to be prepared for potential encounters with such passive-aggressive management and deviations from the national standard in steak doneness. Additionally, while some menu items like the chicken sandwich and burger proved decent, others, like the poke bowl, were utterly disappointing, to the extent that one of our friends had to seek an alternative dinner option afterward.In summary, while the food at Elk Creek Cafe may have its hits and misses, it's the manager's unprofessional conduct that truly tarnishes the dining experience. Based on my encounter, I cannot in good conscience recommend this establishment to anyone in central PA.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Nancy Chauvet
The food was delicious. The service was impeccable. The beer was awesome. 5 ⭐️s!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Growler Great Blue Heron Pale Ale
Greg Koehler
We've been a few times now and always have been very pleased with the food and the service. Beer is good too. Good live music too. This seems like the only place in the area that regularly books quality live shows. (My bias of Americana) . But it's not only style, it's quality musicians. Hezekiah Jones was great!!
I only wish it were closer to State College. We'd be there a whole lot more. But it is worth the drive for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Wallace
Food service and atmosphere are excellent. The beer is the best I’ve had at a brew pub. My only complaint (and it’s a mild one) if that the hours are a little irregular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Milis Pilsner 3
robert casher
Great food and by far some of the best local brewed beers around.
Great place for good food and great live music! Gluten free offerings was awesome.
Great music, great food and the best head chef !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little establishment. One of a kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food, customer service, and atmosphere! An absolute must for any person who loves a cozy and warm restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles, Waffle Fries, Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa Rice, Fish Chips
Wonderful food, customer service, and atmosphere! An absolute must for any person who loves a cozy and warm restaurant.
My wife got the smash burger and added bacon for $2.
She got 4 full strips of bacon. $12 total with a side.
I ordered the BLT quesadilla and here are two parts of it, lettuce removed because it doesn't travel well. $14 and no side.
Next time I'll order the smash burger with bacon and save the bacon to make my own quesadilla.
You guys can and should strive to do better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Good, fresh food with very friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Had a great evening celebrating my birthday with my wife. Have been wanting to come here for a while and we were not disappointed. We came on trivia night with a reduced menu, but we were very pleased with the choices we had. The beer was great and the people were super friendly. We will be back soon for a night of good music, food and beer! We wish we weren’t an hour away!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Burger
I haven't been here in quite some time, but I wanted to share some insights on ownership and management from when I knew them.Firstly - Tim Yarrington, the head of brewing operations, is truly an awful human being. There aren't words in English that are both effective in communicating his nature and also polite enough to share on Google. To approach a description of him - he is rude, cruel, arrogant, narcissistic, and spiteful; all this while making mediocre beer without any creativity or enthusiasm for the industry. I cannot overstate my distaste for him.Tim Bowser - the proprietor - is a daft drunk and a poor businessman. Profits are slim due to his poor management.Amy, the "operations manager," is a glorified hostess who somehow earns more than any of the regular employees who do twice the work. She is useless.The kitchen has gone through several chefs, each one leaving once they learned that despite their efforts, due to mismanagement, Elk Creek will never be a quality establishment.They do not pay living wages to their full-time staff.A just world would have ended the tenure of this establishment years ago. Please, stop going there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Our server Cecelia was amazing. But the manager/owner had to come explain to us that’s how they made a medium well steak to my friend who sent back what was clearly a well-done steak, one she had trouble cutting through with her knife. Mistakes happen, just own it and remake the food, owner’s confrontation was very unnecessary
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
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Disappointed by Managerial Conduct:My recent dinner outing at Elk Creek Cafe with four friends left me deeply disheartened by the manager's behavior and overall disappointed with the experience.Upon ordering a ribeye steak cooked to medium well, I was dismayed to find it arrived at the table completely well done, lacking any hint of pink and notably tough to cut. I promptly notified our waitress, Cecelia G, who kindly agreed to take it back to the kitchen for a replacement.However, what followed was a jarring encounter with the manager that overshadowed any hopes of a smooth resolution. Instead of acknowledging the mistake and offering a sincere apology, the manager approached our table with an inexplicable defensiveness and passive-aggressiveness. They insisted that the steak was prepared according to their restaurant's standards, almost implying that my expectation of a medium-well steak was somehow unreasonable. Their offer to bring out the steak again to "show us the pink" felt more like a challenge than an attempt to rectify the situation. Eventually, they begrudgingly agreed to prepare a new steak to medium, but the interaction left a palpable sense of discomfort lingering in the air.In stark contrast to the manager's demeanor, our waitress, Cecelia G, provided exemplary service throughout the meal. Her friendly demeanor, attentiveness, and efficiency were commendable and stood in stark contrast to the manager's behavior.For prospective diners at Elk Creek Cafe, it's important to be prepared for potential encounters with such passive-aggressive management and deviations from the national standard in steak doneness. Additionally, while some menu items like the chicken sandwich and burger proved decent, others, like the poke bowl, were utterly disappointing, to the extent that one of our friends had to seek an alternative dinner option afterward.In summary, while the food at Elk Creek Cafe may have its hits and misses, it's the manager's unprofessional conduct that truly tarnishes the dining experience. Based on my encounter, I cannot in good conscience recommend this establishment to anyone in central PA.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
The food was delicious. The service was impeccable. The beer was awesome. 5 ⭐️s!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Growler Great Blue Heron Pale Ale
We've been a few times now and always have been very pleased with the food and the service. Beer is good too.
Good live music too. This seems like the only place in the area that regularly books quality live shows. (My bias of Americana) . But it's not only style, it's quality musicians. Hezekiah Jones was great!!
I only wish it were closer to State College. We'd be there a whole lot more. But it is worth the drive for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food service and atmosphere are excellent. The beer is the best I’ve had at a brew pub. My only complaint (and it’s a mild one) if that the hours are a little irregular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Milis Pilsner 3
Great food and by far some of the best local brewed beers around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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