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Penn State - Off-Campus DiningCollege Prowler3.46
Quick Stats
Best Place to Take Your Parents
- Allen Street Grill
- Golden Wok
College Prowler Take
Considering the small town atmosphere of State College, there are many international eateries and plenty that offer American food. If you wake up early enough, the Waffle Shop and the area’s numerous family restaurants specialize in breakfast food (and, of course, some serve breakfast 24 hours a day, for those 3 a.m. pancake cravings). For lunch, a town staple is the Corner Room, which offers comfortable family dining. There are many diners around town—including Baby’s, known for its 1950s theme, and Ye Old College Diner, world famous for grilled stickies and horrible service. For fine dining, the area also has a number of upscale restaurants. The Tavern is great for impressing a date or enjoying a meal you can’t afford (when your parents come to visit, of course). The Green Bowl focuses on buffet-style healthy eating and is popular with vegetarians. State College has a surprisingly large assortment of Chinese, Italian, and Indian restaurants. The Golden Wok and other downtown establishments offer a refreshing alternative to campus Chinese, while India Pavilion, Herwig’s, and Spats have food to suit international tastes. About a thousand pizza delivery places exist and thrive. These pizzerias offer many specials—you will try all of them within the first semester and probably become fiercely loyal when you find the one that best suits you. The area surrounding State College offers a similar range of dining options. All but the pickiest eaters will find something to like off campus, and, if you do some exploring, you may even discover a new favorite food.
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mbswim63 says: Penn State 2013 Other  |
Off Campus Dining at Penn State
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There are a lot of places to go for food in downtown State College! There are a few chains, such as Qdoba and Chipotle. Not too far away, are Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse. Penn State has about six pizza places in a two-mile radius. The best place to eat is the Corner Room. Many great options, and conveniently located right on College Ave, you won't be disappointed. For on-the-go dining, downtown State College is home to McDonald's, Subway, Taco Bell, and Belly Buster Burritos. Also, you can't be a true Penn Stater if you've never ordered Insomnia Cookies, Are U Hungry, or Canyon Wings. Needless to say, you'll never go hungry in Happy Valley.
Off-Campus Dining: January 26, 2010
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jbroach says: Penn State 2011 Education |
State College Has Great Off Campus Dining
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Downtown State College has numerous dining options most of them within a college budget. Also, an online option of lionmenus allows students to order food from off campus locations and delivered to their address whether it be on or off campus.
Off-Campus Dining: January 21, 2010
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qtpiektw says: Penn State 2012 Communication and Journalism |
The Landmark on Allen Street
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The Corner has the best burgers downtown. They aren't that expensive, and it's a nice diversion from repetitive dining commons food. For a nicer place to take your parents, walk upstairs and have dinner at the Allen Street Grill. The food up there is a little more pricey so wait for your parents to come visit.
Off-Campus Dining: December 11, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
The restaurants in this town are...
The restaurants in this town are good. Everyone makes a big deal about the Corner Room (a local landmark) but, frankly, I have never been impressed with the food. Spats is amazing if you have the money to afford it. A great place for an limited budget is the Green Bowl, a unique stir-fry restaurant. Chinese food is easy to come by here, but it’s not necessarily good. Pizza is big in a college town like State College, and almost all pizza shops are acceptable for 2 a.m. cravings. |
Anonymous says: |
There are lots of good places to...
There are lots of good places to eat off-campus. Fast food (Wendy’s, McDonald’s, 8,000 Subways, Quiznos, Arbys, Taco Bell) and sit-down restaurants (Corner Room, the Deli, Baby’s, Chili’s, Brothers Pizza, Hi-Way Pizza, the Diner, and a bunch more I can’t remember right now). Don’t expect to get any good service at the Diner, though. I think they’re actually trying their best to be known for their poor service. But that just gives us poor college students another reason not to tip. |
Facts
Other Places to Check Out
- Applebee's
- Arby's
- Brother's NY Style Pizza
- Burger King
- Cafe 201 West
- Canyon Pizza
- Damon's
- Duffy's Boalsburg Tavern
- Faccia Luna Pizzeria
- McDonald's
- McLanahan's Deli
- Mount Nittany Inn
- Penn State Sub Shop
- Quiznos
- Ruby Tuesday's
- Subway
- Taco Bell
- Wendy's
- Zola New World Bistro
24-Hour Dining
- Ye Old College Diner (the Diner)
Grocery Stores
Giant
2222 E. College Ave.
(814) 861-2578
McLanahan's Downtown Market
116 S. Allen St.
(814) 861-3530
Wal-Mart Supercenter
1665 N. Atherton St.
(814) 237-8401
Wegman's Food Market
345 Lowe's Blvd.
(814) 278-9000
Restaurant Listing
Chili's Grill & Bar
Southwestern
137 S. Allen St.
(814) 234-5922
www.chilis.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday–Tuesday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
College Pizza
Pizza
128 Locust Ln.
(814) 231-2000
Price: $3-$8
Frequent specials; open late-night.
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–2:30 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 11 am.–10 p.m.
American Ale House & Grill
American, fine dining
821 Cricklewood Dr.
(814) 237-9701
www.americanalehouse.com
Price: $15-$30
Piano entertainment on weekends.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Brother's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
Italian
204 E. College Ave.
(814) 234-9951
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Allen Street Grill
American, fine dining
100 W. College Ave.
(814) 231-4745
www.allenstreetgrill.com
Price: $15-$25
Upstairs from the Corner Room.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
The Gingerbread Man
American
130 Heister St.
(814) 237-0361
gmanstatecollege.com
Price: $8-$15
Nightly specials, outdoor dining, G-Man merchandise available.
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m.
The Green Bowl
Vietnamese
131 W. Beaver Ave.
(814) 238-0600
Price: $5-$10
Make your own stir-fry.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
India Pavilion
Indian
222 E. Calder Way
(814) 237-3400
Price: $10-$15
Indian lunch buffet, party hall available.
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Café 210 West
American
210 W. College Ave.
(814) 237-3449
www.statecollege.com/mcc/Café210
Price: $5-$10
Outdoor patio seating, live entertainment on weekends.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Champs Sports Bar & Grill
American
1611 N. Atherton St.
(814) 234-7700
www.champssportsgrill.com
Price: $8-$15
Seven areas for dining and lounging including a patio, loft, pool room, and garden room.
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Duffy's Tavern
American
113 E. Main St., Boalsburg
(814) 466-6241
www.duffystavern.com
Price: $10-$20
Catering available, micro/craft beers.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Hi-Way Pizza
Italian, pizza
1688 N. Atherton St.
(814) 237-0375
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Denny's
American
1860 N. Atherton St.
(814) 238-1644
www.dennys.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Faccia Luna Pizzeria
Italian
1229 S. Atherton St.
(814) 234-9000
www.faccialuna.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:20 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
Golden Wok
Chinese
332 W. College Ave.
(814) 234-1102
Price: $5-$10
Probably the best Chinese food in town, in a finer restaurant atmosphere.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
D.P. Dough
Italian, pizza
401 E. Beaver Ave.
(814) 308-0430
www.dpdough.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Features more than 50 types of calzones
Baby's Burgers and Shakes
American diner
131 S. Garner St.
(814) 234-4776
www.babysburgers.com
Price: $5-$10
‘50s style diner.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
Hooters
Wings, grill
538 E. College Ave.
(814) 272-4668
www.hooters.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–12 a.m.
Gumby's Pizza
Pizza
300 S. Pugh St.
(814) 234-4862
www.gumbyspizza.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 2:30 p.m.–2:30 a.m., Thursday 2:30 p.m.–3:30 a.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–3:30 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–1:30 a.m.
The Corner Room
American
100 W. College Ave.
(814) 237-3051
Price: $5-$10
The most famous restaurant in State College, right across from campus.
Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Papa John's
Pizza
2110 N. Atherton St.;
(814) 238-7272
www.papajohns.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Inferno
Panini, pizza
340 E. College Ave.
(814) 237-5718
www.dantesinc.com/inferno.htm
Price: $8–$10
Features New York-style brick-oven pizza
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.
Panera Bread
Bakery, Café
148 S. Allen St.
(814) 867-8883
www.panerabread.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 1 a.m.–10 p.m.
Papa John's
Pizza
1341 S. Atherton St.
(814) 234-7272
www.papajohns.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Red Lobster
Seafood
1670 N. Atherton St.
(814) 867-3867
www.redlobster.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Rotelli Pizza and Pasta
Italian
250 E. Caulder Way
(814) 238-8463
www.rotellipizzapasta.com
Price: $6–$14
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Otto’s Pub and Brewery
American, pub food
2105 N. Atherton St.
(814) 876-6886
www.ottospubandbrewery.com
Price: $10–$25
Features 10-12 locally brewed beers on tap at all times.
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Wings Over Happy Valley
Ribs, wings, wraps
536 Westerly Parkway
(814) 536 Westerly Parkway
www.wingsover.com
Price: $5–$10
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4 p.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3:30 a.m.
Harrison’s Wine Grill
Fine dining
1221 E. College Ave.
(814) 237-4422
www.harrisonsmenu.com
Price: $10–$25
Fresh, contemporary cuisine with more than 20 wines by the glass.
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Fresh Harvest Kafe
Salads, sandwiches, soups, wraps
421 E. Beaver Ave.
(814) 272-6400
www.fhkorders.com
Price: $4–$8
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
The Tavern Restaurant
American, fine dining
220 E. College Ave.
(814) 238-6116
Price: $15-$25
Nice place to take your parents.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
V&S Sandwiches
American, fast food
128 E. College Ave.
(814) 861-8022
www.meatymadness.com
Price: $5-$10
Holds a “free cheesesteak day” every fall.
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Ye Old College Diner (the Diner)
American
126 W. College Ave.
(814) 238-5590
www.thediner.statecollege.com
Price: $2-$7
Consider themselves a Penn State tradition.
Hours: Daily 24 hours
The Deli Restaurant
American
113 Hiester St.
(814) 237-5710
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Waffle Shop
American, breakfast
364 E. College Ave.
(814) 237-9741
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Irving's Bagels
American, deli, brunch
110 E. College Ave.
(814) 231-0604
Price: $5-$10
Best bagels in town! Tori Amos ate here.
Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
American, subs
434 E. College Ave.
(814) 237-9300
www.jimmyjohns.com
Price: $5-$10
Open until 3 a.m.
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 a.m.
Outback Steakhouse
American
1905 Waddle Rd.
(814) 861-7801
www.outback.com
Price: $15-$20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Spats Café & Speakeasy
Fine Cajun, Creole
142 E. College Ave.
(814) 238-7010
www.spatsCafé.com
Price: $15-$25
Only Cajun and Creole dining in town.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Mario & Luigi's Restaurant
Italian
1272 N. Atherton St.
(814) 234-4273
www.saucetoyou.com
Price: $10-$20
Great deserts! (Try the Chocolate Intemperance.)
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.
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