21 Best Coffee Shops in State College

“Loved swinging by Vibe Coffee when we were in town for football. Friendly staff and excellent coffee! I definitely recommend the grilled stickies iced latte! Maybe I should be glad we don’t live closer…it would be addictive! 😉“

“I love Chew Chew Bun! Both the buns and coffee drinks always taste amazing and FRESH. My all-time favorite is the Nutella cheese bun. Plus Skye and all the employees are so friendly. I always try to support this local business!“

“Eden Valley is centre county’s best coffee shop in our opinion! Zoe and Jack are always so accommodating, friendly and the service is fast! They always do their best to make every customer happy and feel at home. I love this place, I definitely recommend checking it out! ☕️😁“

“I am so thankful I am for Penn Valley Cafe. I fly in and out of here several times a month for my work commute and really love having Francisco and Penn Valley here. My commute doesn't always line up with the flights so I usually spend about an hour here before the ticket counters open. Love the Cafe con leche!! ☕️“

“I'm so glad to work above the best coffee shop in town! Amazing cheese as well! I highly recommended chocolate covered espresso beans! 🤤“

“Great place and delicious coffee! I visited last weekend, had some pour over and bought some beans! Flashforward to today and I just ordered 5lbs of the Guatamalan!“

“The most incredible venue for a wedding. We recently had the pleasure of having our wedding (rehearsal, ceremony & reception) at the Graduate Hotel. The atmosphere, staff and venue were absolutely perfect. Both Jessica and Mark went above and beyond to ensure our wedding went off without a hitch. And the food was to die for! Every step of the wedding planning process, Jessica worked with us to make sure our wedding day so special and everything we hoped it to be. On the day of, Mark went above and beyond to carry out our vision and make it perfect. Their hospitality was more than anyone could have asked for and we will forever recommend this venue to all.“

“Everything was so good. The staff were incredible & kind. Next time we visit State College we will definitely be back.“

“Abba Java has a laid‑back, community‑oriented vibe that’s ideal for weekday coffee breaks, weekend morning hangouts, or study sessions. Late mornings and early afternoons are especially nice when the café is active but not too crowded. The menu of espresso drinks, teas, fresh baked goods, and breakfast bites makes every visit satisfying.“

“its monday august 4, 15:30. maybe 5 people inside and 2 guys working, greeted me immediately with pep! i had one simple beverage and one with complicated requests. repeated it back to me and made sure i got exactly what i wanted. had the first drink before i even paid! loved it. great service. made one of those days into a pretty good day.“

“Dunkin’ is ideal when you need something fast, affordable, and consistent. The menu is built around coffee, donuts, and quick breakfast items, making it easy to grab exactly what you need without overthinking it. It’s one of the largest coffee chains globally, serving millions daily, which explains the focus on speed and convenience.“

“We love their custard waffles. Their staff is wonderful and they have a great variety of juice drinks along with their teas.“

“I went to 7 Brew expecting a typical drive-thru coffee spot. What I got instead was a full-blown beverage experience.This place is NOT just coffee. The menu includes shakes, frozen lemonades, regular iced lemonades, energy drinks, fizz sodas, smoothies, teas, and fully customizable coffee drinks. The variety genuinely caught me off guard in the best way.I ordered a Watermelon Lemonade and a Chocolate Shake.
The Watermelon Lemonade was refreshing, clean, and balanced. It wasn’t overly sugary or artificial tasting. It had that crisp, bright flavor that actually quenches your thirst instead of just coating your mouth in syrup.The Chocolate Shake was thick, smooth, and rich. Not watery. Not icy. Just a solid, well-made shake that felt like a proper dessert.One detail I really appreciated: they use different size straws depending on the drink. The shake came with a taller straw, and the lemonade had a standard one. It’s a small thing, but it shows attention to detail and makes the experience better.Customization is another huge plus. You can adjust sweetness, choose flavors, add drizzles, and mix combinations across different drink types. It feels more like a beverage lab than just a coffee stand.Service was quick, ordering was easy, and the overall setup is efficient. It’s perfect for people on the go, especially late-night runs.If you think 7 Brew is just coffee, you’re missing out. It’s a creative drink spot with way more variety than expected.Definitely coming back.“

“Staff was exceptional! Served 20 people in the short 10 minutes we were there, and continued to be pleasant. The only downside is that Starbucks does not have a card tipping option at this location. Shame on Starbucks, these people deserved it.“

“For matcha lovers: order from another edge location bc more often than not it WILL be very clumpy and bitter here!!
Otherwise, all other drinks are made well, especially the caramel brulee latte. They dont have a thing to warm pastries up either, so do with that information what you will“

“I always always order the loaded hashbrowns and this dunkin is the only one that fills the cup full with bacon! I’ve been to multiple locations and they barely put any bacon or cheese but this location does it perfectly! I drive out of my way to go there! They always know exactly what I want also!“

“very delicious food. friendly staff.“

“Although there is a long line many days - the staff does a great job of staying on top of it and smiling through. And...when mobile app equipment was down and they had no way of telling people ordering...drinks were put first upon your arrival and free for the inconvenience. Keep up the good work - being across the street from 46K students and 20K employees makes this a very busy Starbucks!“

“Visit nearly every morning. could have better variety of donuts and donuts are fresh at 7 a.m. However if you stop in afternoon variety of donuts decrease.“

“Fast, pleasant service. 👍“

“Great food and people. will definitely be back.“