Cute dessert and boba shop in state college. This one is a family favorite and the best, in my…read moreopinion, boba shop on campus. Tons of options, fresh ingredients, and homemade desserts! I opted for a creme brûlée, which they torched there for me and was so creamy yet crispy with the torched sugar. We also got a brown sugar milk boba, chocolate mousse cake, and red velvet cake, all of which were massive hits with the group. Great study spot, large and long tables and conveniently located with parking as well!

Some activity despite a poorly lit entrance. Mochi is ok but uninspired…read more Nice people. Quick service. Shutting down to darkened dessert cases 15 minutes before closing.

Some places are worth building an entire adventure around. Penn State Berkey Creamery is one of…read morethem. As fate would have it, my Adventure Buddy and I found ourselves in State College on National Ice Cream Day, and there was absolutely no way I was leaving town without finally visiting the home of my favorite ice cream flavor ever...Monkey Business (banana ice cream, peanut butter swirl, chocolate chips). I'd fallen in love with Monkey Business last summer after trying it at an ice cream shop close to my house, but somehow I'd never actually made it to the Creamery itself. Correcting that oversight immediately became part of the day's adventure plan! We arrived around 12:30 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, fully expecting National Ice Cream Day to mean complete chaos. Surprisingly, it wasn't. Busy? Absolutely. But the line moved quickly, everyone seemed to know exactly what they were doing and the whole operation ran like a well-oiled ice cream machine. Then I looked around. Cheese. Sticky buns. Chocolate milk. Bagels. Ice cream. Ice cream. More ice cream. At one point I turned to my Adventure Buddy and said..."I could live here." Ordering couldn't have been easier. First, you tell the cashier whether you're getting a cone, bowl or shake and pay. Then you move down to the ice cream counter, where you pick your flavor. Finally...you wait for your number to be called so someone can hand you what can only be described as an absurdly generous serving of happiness. While I waited, I sampled the Grilled Stickies flavor. Big mistake! It was phenomenal! For approximately fifteen seconds, I seriously considered abandoning my beloved Monkey Business and trying something new. Fortunately...I came to my senses. Monkey Business and I have history together. When my number was called, the gentleman behind the counter handed me a bowl that was significantly larger than I expected. And yes...I audibly squealed. Again. Right there in the middle of the Creamery. I looked at him and said, "You absolutely made my day!" Because he had. We found a table outside on the patio to enjoy the beautiful weather, performed a few completely necessary happy food dances and proceeded to enjoy every glorious bite of what is still, without question, my favorite ice cream flavor on Earth. For only $6. On National Ice Cream Day. Honestly, I don't know how that day could've gotten any better. PRO TIP: Don't skip the sample spoon! There are so many incredible flavors that it's worth trying something new before committing. Just be warned...you may accidentally discover another favorite! I also learned that Berkey Creamery ships ice cream to the lower 48 states. This information feels...dangerous. Living only about an hour and a half away, I probably don't need to have Monkey Business shipped directly to my house. But...I may have to test the process someday. You know...in the name of science! If you're anywhere near State College, do yourself a favor and make the stop. Whether you're a Penn State fan, an ice cream enthusiast or just someone who appreciates an exceptionally well-run small operation, Berkey Creamery absolutely lives up to its legendary reputation. WE ARE...ICE CREAM HEAVEN!

My younger self would be dismayed with my present self for this ranking. This is probably the most…read moreiconic ice cream shop in all of Pennsylvania, and I attach a good amount of teenage memories to it. That said, while there are some really wonderful features of their ice cream, particularly the texture of small chocolate chunks they embed, it's not actually the greatest ice cream in existence. The chocolate is too milky, the mint too green and artificial, etc. It might make more sense to think of it as exemplary commercial rather than distinctly artisinal?

A nice and quiet shop you can find underneath Urban Outfitters. Drinks come out fast, and the lady…read morewho usually works there's so nice. It seems it used to be a lot more popular pre-covid, so it is sad to see such a well known place get forgotten because of it. If you just wanna enjoy some bubble tea with some peace and quiet, try this place out

This is one of those off-the-beaten-path establishments that you would be remiss to miss out on if…read moreyou're a fan of bubble tea. I don't even live here, but whenever I come to visit this is on the list of must-visit places. I go for one particular item: lavender milk bubble tea. No bubble tea can compare, and believe me, I have tried! When ordering, you have an option of two sizes: small or large. There are MANY tea flavors in addition to several great add-in options (boba, lychee, beans, etc). The coolest part about this place is the interactive dining experience. The walls are clad with unique post-it's from guests, and the tables are covered in board-games/activities to invite you to stick around. 10/10 would recommend.

The service was fast and friendly and the ice cream was delicious. Freshly made from milk at the…read morefarm behind the store.

One of the best ice creams in town. It's a really good base with amazing flavors. Has coconut…read morealmond joy, cow tracks and brownie batter.

We were in State Collage for a sports event and found this gem by campus. Fusion Asian with…read moretiramisu, not expected, but it hit. We shared three dishes - beef stew, drunken noodles with tofu and beef ribs. They were all really good. The ribs were meaty, slightly sweet and fell off the bone. Served with a sunny side up egg, spinach and rice. There was an egg with the stew as well and it made the dish feel silky. The beef seemed slow cooked and the basmati rice went well. The tiramisu was solid, light and airy and very pretty plating. Service was a little apathetic, but the food was good enough to offset. Reasonable prices too. Would definitely go back if we lived here.

Truly this is my favorite hidden gem restaurant in State College. Every time we go, I have to get…read morethe Spicy Miso Ramen with Beef. It is truly incredible and has ruined other ramen for me because of how good it is. I compare every ramen I get to it and they never measure up. If you do not really have a tolerance for spice, you can ask for it less spicy. We also got the chicken and duck rolls, both are very good. I do not know if there is a menu item in this restaurant that's bad. The seafood explosion is delicious and so is the popcorn chicken. We've had the cheesecake, the truffle bomb, and the lava cake, once again, all amazing.

Thank you Duck Donuts!!!!! We had a local bakery fall…read morethrough on making a couple gender reveal cupcakes for my daughter and in a panic I called a multitude of people in the area and alas the amazing woman at this shop answered and was so excited to help us out! Had the doughnut ready and sealed up within an hour! My daughter and her husband said that doughnut was amazing as well! We cannot thank you guys enough!

Great doughnuts, absolutely terrible service. Waited for a long time for one of the 3 or 4 people…read moreworking to be bothered to come take our order. All hanging out in the office or the back. Doughnuts were done and sitting there for a couple minutes but no employees to be found. Asked the one sitting in the office and she said they have to cool first but 2 of them had been sitting there since we ordered while the other 4 cooked. Would not recommend for the service side of this..disappointing they can carry the duck doughnut name there. And store was extremely hot while waiting.

Service was excellent. She gave us good tips since it was our first time. Peanut butter Cookie was…read moreamazing and ice cream was good.

Overpriced little cookies at practically $3 a piece. you can get freshly baked cookies at…read moreMcLanahan's for the same price and they're huge!

I really missed having access to a good bakery when I moved to State College...and boy was I…read moresurprised when I googled it and found out about Gemelli. Their fresh loaves are priced at what you would expect for the quality. I love their variety and I always try to get something new when I buy a loaf...however I'm usually a fan with anything that has rosemary in it. :] I always feel so invited when I enter their bakery or approach their stand at the farmer's market. Really great local business. :]

The bread was so delicious before the change to the new owner. And I loved their bare bones…read morestorefront. A quarter cup of flour seems to be poured on top of each loaf now for some sort of unnecessary decorative effect--akin to sprinkling glitter on a marble statue--and I feel like I'm eating a powdered donut now. The piece of ribbon they use to tie the bags with feels very church crafts bazaar. A certain level of deliciousness, freshness and integrity now seems missing. The taste and texture just don't seem the same anymore and I hate having to wander into a bar to buy my bread.