Restaurants in State College
The Best Restaurants
Lupita's Authentic Mexican food
3180 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801The best Mexican food I have had north of Southern Texas. All of the menu items are delicious: the real challenge I face each time is deciding what NOT to eat...
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- Superb176 Reviews4.7
The Original Waffle Shop West
1610 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801It's a classic, and has a good set of business systems to run well. Minimal wait. Still, crowding issues abound. Any place with +10 min wait in...
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- Superb174 Reviews4.7
The Original Waffle Shop North
1229 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803went on the weekend. VERY long line out the door but it moved fairly quickly. we tried their grilled blueberry muffin and it was as advertised.......so good....
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- Superb231 Reviews4.6
Maine Bay & Berry Co.
201 Elmwood St, State College, PA 16801Great local fishmonger with a wide selection of fresh fish as well as frozen and prepared products. It's my go-to place for fish when I am in State...
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- Superb95 Reviews4.9
Plaza Mexican Bar & Grill
1550 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801I was here with family to celebrate my granddaughter’s 21st birthday. There were 9 of us! The food was served in a timely manner. The food was very good as...
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- Superb284 Reviews4.5
Bistrozine
409 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801This place is a gem, I wish we had the time to stay in and try the ramen. Everything we had was delicious and had great depth of flavor. The owners were...
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- Superb133 Reviews4.7
Dolce Vita Desserts
2490 Commercial Blvd, State College, PA 16801This place is dangerous! The cupcakes are too good and my waist line has suffered! All joking aside, the cake items are great. The macaroons could be better...
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- Superb120 Reviews4.7
Margarita's Pizzeria
222 W Beaver Ave Suite C-2, State College, PA 16801*10 STARS WORTHY!!* Best customer service. Best fresh dough (homemade??). Best (hand-cut?) fries. Reasonably priced. Stayed at a hotel in the area and found...
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- Superb110 Reviews4.7
Cafe Alina
421 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801My god the taste is authentic. Had samosas, tea, chicken karahi and rotis. Just yummmmmmm. Also thank you for treating us so well. Felt like home. Definitely...
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- Superb70 Reviews4.9
Allen Street Grill
100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801What a great evening at the Allen Street Grill. I took my wife and two friends for a birthday dinner. Amazing cocktails to start the evening. The apps and the...
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- Superb533 Reviews4.3
Chen's Mongolian Buffet
1880 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801This place will surprise you with how good it is. If you judged it by the exterior you may never stop. Don’t let it fool your it’s excellent! Choose your...
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- Superb178 Reviews4.4
Grace Restaurant at the Carnegie Inn
100 Cricklewood Dr, State College, PA 16803What a truly great dining experience. I remember Zola from when I was in school and it was a true pleasure to come back to State College and experience that...
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- Superb259 Reviews4.3
Roots Natural Kitchen
270 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801I like the organic vegetables and the food that is healthy and delicious. My wife and I went to Roots twice in a two week period, because we knew it was...
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- Superb104 Reviews4.5
The Naked Egg Cafe
320 Pine Grove Rd, State College, PA 16801I think it's probably a great place to meet a friend and catch up with conversation. It was extremely slow we were there at least 10 min before we got a...
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- Superb224 Reviews4.3
Little Szechuan
228 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801My friend claims this is the best General Tso chicken he's ever had so I had to try it for myself. So glad I did. He was absolutely correct. It's the...
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- Superb220 Reviews4.3
India Pavilion
222 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801Visited our daughter at PSU and she raved about this place. For good reason. I’ve had a few Indian lunch buffets in my day, but they pale in comparison to...
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- Superb191 Reviews4.3
Sher Halal Gyro
137 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801Probably the BEST middle eastern halal food joint at Penn State. Definitely compares against the best that even NYC has to offer. This is a must eat spot for...
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- Superb81 Reviews4.5
Jersey Mike's Subs
2009 N Atherton St Suite 100, State College, PA 16803I have a gluten allergy and the employees did a fantastic job making sure everything was wiped down and were clearly knowledgeable on allergy procedures,...
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- Superb144 Reviews4.3
Olde New York
2298 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801Brian is a wonderful server! We regularly request to be seated in his section. He is in formative, pleasant, attentive to details. We enjoy eating here for a...
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- Good255 Reviews4.2
Faccia Luna Pizzeria
1229 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801Pretty good. A fella can’t get wood fired pizza anywhere else in State College and their pasta dishes are highly customizable & never disappointing. They...
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- Good246 Reviews4.2
Gigi's Southern Table
2080 Cato Ave, State College, PA 16801Food is spectacular but temperature control was not. We did ask our waitress if the air conditioning or a fan (visible from tables) could be turned on or up...
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- Good664 Reviews4.1
Cozy Thai Bistro
232 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801The service was excellent & accommodated our vegetarian preferences even asking about eggs & fish sauce in our meals. The food was served hot &...
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- Good205 Reviews4.2
Tadashi Japanese Restaurant
206 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801Everything here is wonderful. The ramen is served beautifully; as soon as it's placed in front of you the warm steam swirls upwards and delights your...
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- Good188 Reviews4.2
Mercato Mio
1221 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801Our family and friends shared appetizers and dinner here during our stay. The food was delicious!! Beef Carpaccio, Lasagna, Meatballs, Mozzarella Salad -...
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- Good188 Reviews4.2
Playa Bowls
482 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801Yummy acai bowl. Super friendly staff. Loved the decor. A lot passion went into creating this place. It took me back to Puerto Rico last summer when I had acai...
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- Superb78 Reviews4.4
Prospectors, Mount Nittany Rib Company
333 Benner Pike Shops, State College, PA 16801I was craving BBQ. This really hit the spot. The meat was soft and tender. Tried 3 of the BBQ sauces. I couldn't decide which one was the best. The...
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- Superb107 Reviews4.3
Yallah Taco
310 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801I recently visited this location of Yallah Taco after hearing so much about it from my son who is a Penn State student. Yallah Taco offers Mexican style food...
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- Superb42 Reviews4.7
American Restaurants
American in State CollegeGrace Restaurant at the Carnegie Inn
100 Cricklewood Dr, State College, PA 16803What a truly great dining experience. I remember Zola from when I was in school and it was a true pleasure to come back to State College and experience that...
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- Superb259 Reviews4.3
The Naked Egg Cafe
320 Pine Grove Rd, State College, PA 16801I think it's probably a great place to meet a friend and catch up with conversation. It was extremely slow we were there at least 10 min before we got a...
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- Superb224 Reviews4.3
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
525 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801This Perkins is consistently the best one we've been to. They are the most friendly and accommodating, as well as having the best execution of their...
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- Good153 Reviews4.1
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in State CollegeFaccia Luna Pizzeria
1229 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801Pretty good. A fella can’t get wood fired pizza anywhere else in State College and their pasta dishes are highly customizable & never disappointing. They...
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- Good246 Reviews4.2
Domino's Pizza
1100 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803My favorite snacks is parmesan bread bites!Added on Jul 15 2022:So tasty！ I ordered the thin pizza and it is sooooo crispy and flavored. Attached my choice...
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- Good97 Reviews4.1
Monte Carlos Pizza & Wings
616 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801This place blesses all of west college area. Its close and open late. Best down town pizza and as cheap as canyon. The owner is funny which made my visits feel...
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- Good84 Reviews4.1
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in State CollegeLupita's Authentic Mexican food
3180 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801The best Mexican food I have had north of Southern Texas. All of the menu items are delicious: the real challenge I face each time is deciding what NOT to eat...
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- Superb176 Reviews4.7
Plaza Mexican Bar & Grill
1550 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801I was here with family to celebrate my granddaughter’s 21st birthday. There were 9 of us! The food was served in a timely manner. The food was very good as...
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- Superb284 Reviews4.5
Rey Azteca
485 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801We were looking for authentic Mexican food while driving through central PA and this was on the way. I got the veggie fajitas which were very fresh and...
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- Good207 Reviews4.1
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in State CollegeChen's Mongolian Buffet
1880 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801This place will surprise you with how good it is. If you judged it by the exterior you may never stop. Don’t let it fool your it’s excellent! Choose your...
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- Superb178 Reviews4.4
Chopstick Express
134 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801I will never forget eating here. This is some of the best food I have, and probably will ever eat in my life. I'll be making a 3 hour drive just to eat at...
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- Good63 Reviews4
Beijing Restaurant
452 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801This is our favorite Chinese restaurant in town. The food is very good. The portion sizes are nicely sized (not small) and the prices are fine. We have...
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- Good77 Reviews3.9
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in State College
Chick-fil-A
1938 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803This is the best restaurant that I have ever eaten at. It is so clean, staff is so professional and friendly who go out of their way to give you a fantastic...
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- Good222 Reviews4.1
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
310 W Aaron Dr, State College, PA 16803My husband and I try to frequent this business about every other week. We order in the drive-thru. Our favorites are a reeses blizzard (for my husband) and a...
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- Good148 Reviews3.9
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in State CollegeMaine Bay & Berry Co.
201 Elmwood St, State College, PA 16801Great local fishmonger with a wide selection of fresh fish as well as frozen and prepared products. It's my go-to place for fish when I am in State...
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- Superb95 Reviews4.9
Crazy Boil
1617 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803I wasn’t expecting a lot, but this place is good! I have been to some best seafood places, but this is place is a hidden gem. The food looks expensive but...
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- Good147 Reviews4.2
Red Lobster
1670 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803Came here for dinner tonight with some friends, and we really enjoyed the experience! I've eaten at red lobsters all over and this is one I would return...
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- Good190 Reviews3.8
Indian Restaurants
Indian in State CollegeIndia Pavilion
222 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801Visited our daughter at PSU and she raved about this place. For good reason. I’ve had a few Indian lunch buffets in my day, but they pale in comparison to...
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- Superb191 Reviews4.3
Kaarma Indian Cuisine
120 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801The buffet was very good. The interior is nothing to rave about but the food and prices and service is top notch! I like it better than the other in town but...
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- Good134 Reviews4.2
Dosa Express
128 Locust Ln, State College, PA 16801This is a cute little Indian restaurant in downtown state college. Be mindful that it is barely open, but you may be able to place orders if you call them. I...
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- Good81 Reviews3.7
Italian Restaurants
Italian in State CollegeMargarita's Pizzeria
222 W Beaver Ave Suite C-2, State College, PA 16801*10 STARS WORTHY!!* Best customer service. Best fresh dough (homemade??). Best (hand-cut?) fries. Reasonably priced. Stayed at a hotel in the area and found...
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- Superb110 Reviews4.7
Mercato Mio
1221 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801Our family and friends shared appetizers and dinner here during our stay. The food was delicious!! Beef Carpaccio, Lasagna, Meatballs, Mozzarella Salad -...
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- Good188 Reviews4.2
Brothers Pizza & Pasta
253 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801Consistently one of the best Italian places in the area. The smell does me in every time. That smell when you walk in the door. It triggers all sorts of...
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- Good153 Reviews4.2
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in State College
Texas Roadhouse
1885 Waddle Rd, State College, PA 16803The steaks are very good. Seasoning shouldn't hide a steaks natural flavor, it should enhance it. No overload of peppery seasoning here.! The service was...
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- Good253 Reviews4
Hoss's Steak & Sea House
1450 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803I prefer to stay in and cook. My bias is already against hoss but overall was a good place to eat. Main entre was ok but salad/soup bar made up for that by...
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- Good153 Reviews3.8
Outback Steakhouse
1905 Waddle Rd, State College, PA 16803Wow, we were really blessed . Everyone was so thoughtful and friendly.. our steaks were done to our liking. Then a wonderful, delicious desert. Thank you to...
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- Good211 Reviews3.6
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in State CollegeJersey Mike's Subs
2009 N Atherton St Suite 100, State College, PA 16803I have a gluten allergy and the employees did a fantastic job making sure everything was wiped down and were clearly knowledgeable on allergy procedures,...
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- Superb144 Reviews4.3
Jersey Mike's Subs
2135 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801Best sandwich you can get. Got half to eat there and the other to take for lunch the next day. They wrapped them separately and gave me the juice for the one...
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- Good100 Reviews4.2
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in State College
Wings Over Happy Valley
244 W Hamilton Ave, State College, PA 16801I was in State College from 2005-2008 and went here every week for the tenders. Sometimes multiple times per week. Best chicken tenders I've ever had...
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- Good155 Reviews3.9
The Koop: Korean Chicken and Cuisine
129 Locust Ln, State College, PA 16801We bulk ordered food from here for a club event and The Koop did not disappoint! The staff and especially the manager Stacy were wonderful to work with! We got...
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- Good132 Reviews3.9
Big Dean's Hot Chicken
208 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801This chicken burger was by far the best I have ever had. I got the Inferno (which is the hottest they have) thinking it wasnt going to be as spicy as I wanted,...
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- Good56 Reviews3.8
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in State College
Tadashi Japanese Restaurant
100 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801First time here. Parking was a pain to find. They only offer water to drink, which is fine by me...just a heads up if water isn't your thing. I believe...
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- Good134 Reviews4.1
Hibachi Express
320 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801This place is amazing!! The food is great and the staff is super sweet! I ordered my meal on their website and the process was so easy. I got a confirmation...
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- Superb21 Reviews4.4
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in State CollegeOlde New York
2298 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801Brian is a wonderful server! We regularly request to be seated in his section. He is in formative, pleasant, attentive to details. We enjoy eating here for a...
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- Good255 Reviews4.2
Arena Bar & Grill
1521 Martin St, State College, PA 16803Went early to a paint party fundraiser to grab a bite to eat. Haven't been to thr arena for over 20 years! The food was wonderful! I had a California...
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- Good94 Reviews3.4
Federal Taphouse
130 S Fraser St Suite 200, State College, PA 16801Nice location in a Hyatt , above a target. I came here just for the Joe Paterno 409 tribute wall outside, stayed for pork belly tacos and fries. They have...
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- Good204 Reviews3.4
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in State College
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar State College
130 Hiester St, State College, PA 16801I've been to 3 Primanti Brothers now and they never disappoint, food is always great. The only knock on this location would be its location. No close...
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- Good211 Reviews3.7
Champs Sports Grill
1611 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803We came here while visiting Penn State before my son's soccer game. We ate outside, but the inside seating is very nice also. My kids got the chicken...
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- Good202 Reviews3.6
Bill Pickles Tap Room
106 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801Came here last night after renovations had Pickles closed for two weeks. I always come here with my boo when I'm in town and it's always fantastic....
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- Good158 Reviews3.5