When we first walked in, we were about to get seated on table in the middle, but asked if we could sit at a booth. They were really friendly and accommodating and found us a booth right away. We got the vegetable soup to start off, which was amazing! It comes with crackers and the soup itself is just so flavorful. They also asked if we wanted a free refill, which we were delighted by! They also have freshly squeezed orange juice, so we got the "large" which is the same sized cup as their water cups. Their "small" cup is half the size. Everything was delicious! I got an omelette with a side of pancakes and fresh fruit. I loved it! The servers were really friendly and always checked up on us. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated with plants all around the windows. read more

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Never tire of this great place. While I only get to visit about once a year now, the ORIGINAL Waffle Shop used to be my Wednesday morning breakfast haunt. Always busy....but fair amount of parking and prompt seating. Grab a bite or a full-blown breakfast with all the trimmings and a couple of sides as well. Menu is extensive. Good coffee. Great service. read more

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This past Sunday my family and I went here for breakfast. I got a side of bacon and a cup of fruit. It was very good even with our group of nine they were able to find us a table relatively quickly. Everyone is very pleased with their food and if you were ever in the state College area I would highly recommend coming here for breakfast. Just be ready if you're here on a game day weekend you'll probably have to wait a little bit to get a table as it usually is very crowned over the weekend, but it is usually worth it. read more

The food was wonderful, the service was great, It was very busy and hard to get a seat but I sat at the counter.

Bailee was the best. Probably best waitress in the state given her wit and intelligence. Would return just to hear more about her catching possums at her home. She's bound to write the great American novel or orate in front of thousands. Seriously, go here just to talk with this superb individual. Waffles are good too. read more

The quickest service, and best fried potatoes I've eaten in a long time with 2 over easy eggs, 2 slices thick bacon (yummy....chewy.....recommend you request crispy bacon if you don't like your bacon chewy), and English muffin that I requested be crispy! The best breakfast I've had in a long time! read more

Was in town for a graduation and was told this was where I needed to get breakfast. I sampled a few items, including their famous Belgian waffle. The waffle was definitely the highlight, although the food was all delicious. Prices were very reasonable. Now the cons: the lines can be very long. Monday at 11:am featured 25-30 people ahead of me and it doesnt move that quickly. And minor con - as good as the food is, the coffee is the opposite. But you're not there for the coffee. read more

Original Waffle Shop - Belgian waffle, side of 2 eggs, side of bacon - Waffles Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

I've craved the taste and experience of the coffee shops of my youth. This is the place. I've had a variety of dishes and none have disappointed. Further, the service is nice and friendly. Judging from the morning lines - I'm not the only one to enjoy the offerings. If you want a table - best get there early, or you will be waiting in line. read more

If you're visiting the area and want a good breakfast than visit the Original Waffle Shop on North Atherton or West College Avenue. This is definitely a top 5 desitination for any Penn Stater and their family. Understand though that the downtown and Bellefonte Waffle shops are no longer affiliated with the original owner and I feel their quality is slightly off. Still good but just not the same. The "Original" North and West Waffle Shops have a great ambiance. It's bright and welcoming and service has always been awesome! There's good access and a decent amount of parking. On the weekends there is always a LONG line but it moves FAST. You'll spend more time driving to the next spot than waiting in this line - trust me. Unless it's a move-in / football / graduation / thon weekend. Than I'd just avoid this and every other place in State College. Their breakfast menu is amazing! They have really good in house coffee, some of the best bacon, great home fries, amazing french toast and really good omelettes. I'm sure the waffles are great but for some reason I never order waffles (go figure). They make in house/fresh squeezed orange juice. Another treat is the sliced and grilled muffins. This place just does it right! As a side note, they also operate "The Greek" which is next door to the North Atherton restaurant. It has dinner hours only (5pm-9pm) but also worth a visit! read more

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This place never disappoints. The food is always great diner food and the breakfasts are always on point. Can't beat the buttermilk pancakes. We had Stephen as our waiter - so friendly and on top of things. Kept the coffee coming and his welcoming personality will keep people coming back. read more

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I've been there several times,nice servers and really good food I like the eggs flourintine and another is a waffle with strawberries and whipped cream.Its a hopping place. read more

The Go-to breakfast spot in State College. I went with a friend who's a local and just totally raved about it so we had to go. We ordered a large muffin which was to die for. It was perfectly toasted and we added butter. I ordered the Eggs Florentine and they were so delicious! Highly recommend if you're from out of town. Service was awesome!! read more

Original Waffle Shop - Large Blueberry Muffin - Waffles Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Came to have brunch with my son and friends of his... this is his hangout place on Sundays... We had to wait for 15 minutes to be seated and it always has a wait time... We were very well greeted and our server was very nice! The place is packed and is good for brunch! We had pancakes which were average and I also had an omelette which was better... my son had the waffle that was also ok. The place is clean. Has outside parking. Restrooms are also quite clean for the quantity pf people coming in and out.. All in all, this place is good... don't expect an amazing meal, just know why you're here! read more

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Great place for breakfast And still is for years! It's a MUST stop if you're in Happy valley I love the pancakes here, waffles of course are good, and almost everything on the menu. Orange juice is freshly made here. Staff are very friendly and helpful Now you can pay with card here read more

Original Waffle Shop - Buttermilk Pancakes - Waffles Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Love stopping by when we are passing through. Good food and service. Recommend highly.

Foods always top notch! Long waits usually worth the wait. Good idea to expand if possible.

This place is popular! The line was out the door, but it moves along steadily and they ask you your party size while waiting so they can better manage the table situation. It's an efficient system. The menu has plenty of breakfast options as well as mimosas, but what really sets the waffle shop is the friendliness of the service. Even with the overflowing crowds, we never felt rushed and the server never looked rushed and she handled our group of six with ease. I would definitely come back again read more

Original Waffle Shop - Bacon tomato and cheddar omelette - Waffles Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

The Original Waffle Shop is a greatly beloved institution here in State College. Clean, spacious and beautiful interiors, incredibly delicious and consistently delicious breakfasts and lunches and friendly, attentive waitresses and staff. Prices are more than reasonable. The breakfasts here rival the very best diners in New York and New Jersey - no small feat! The portions will satisfy the hungriest folks and you will come out happy and wanting to return soon. We are return patrons many times over. Try it!! read more

Everyone says this is the place to go for breakfast. It is busy at all their locations. The food is just your home cooking breakfast cooked to perfection. I went very early during the weekday and was able to get in and the place was pretty busy. I heard there's lines, but the lines move quickly.definitely got to go if you're looking to do or entertain with breakfast/brunch/lunch. read more

Original Waffle Shop - the original waffle shop - Waffles Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

This place has a cult following in State College, but I find it to be a bit overhyped. I've ate here a handful of times, and it's good, but nothing out of this world; it's like every other breakfast joint. In my opinion, it's not worth it to wait more than 10 minutes for a table. I used to live on the other side of the block from this location and would see the line wrapped around the building. Unless you're from out of town and this is a must have for you, AVOID on game day weekends! You'll wait upwards of one hour, if not longer, for a table. The french toast is good, and I like the blueberry waffle. I saw another reviewer say their waffles are reminiscent of hotel "make your own waffle" breakfast bars, and I have to agree. Prices are pretty good, generally. A side of breakfast meat's $6 which seems a bit high, and I was shocked to find that my orange juice in a standard glass was also $6. If you visit, I definitely recommend breakfast food as opposed to lunch. read more

Great food, great service, overall just great great great!!! It doesn't get any better! Best Benedict I've had, anywhere! read more

Original Waffle Shop - Eggs Benedict with a side Cup of Fresh Strawberries Chocolate Chip Pancakes Steak and Eggs New York Bagel with Cream Cheese - Waffles Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

My go-to place for weekend brunch with my pals. You can enjoy great variety of breakfast menu there. I usually go for omelets and fresh fruits. The waiting time can be around 15minutes, but usually you won't be waiting too long, since they have lots of tables. Waitress are really friendly and food will be served pretty quickly. Majority of customer here are local people with their family and other few of them are college students. Atmosphere is very family friendly and cozy. read more

This place is always hoping and I knew why once the food came out. They are busy so definitely plan for a little wait time. They offer take out too. The waffle was so light and fluffy, the bacon was cooked to perfection. read more

Original Waffle Shop - Delicious blueberry waffle with a side of bacon - Waffles Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Another road trip, another diner, this time at Penn State. These people don't realize how lucky they are. Why can't we have a diner like this in the food desert that is Albany, NY? I'm not a waffle person but I can attest to the quality of the omelettes. The place was packed on a Monday morning tells you all you need to know. read more

Love the Bacon. Best part of breakfasts. Great food and service. I always get pancakes. One of these days I'll order a waffle.

This is the easiest review ever ... BEST BREAKFAST. An absolute must when traveling to State College!! Breakfast is a 10 ... Service is a 10 ... great family restaurant atmosphere!! We are!!! read more

Order online pick-up and it was ready exactly on time! Got two omelette with their home fries which are amazing!! And the pancakes, girlllll so FLUFFY ! Definitely going back, delicious! Also, all the staff was very kind while I waited! read more

Delicious!!! We had a ham/egg/cheese sandwich and blueberry waffles and they didn't disappoint. Coffee was great and service was very attentive. I can't wait to go back again! read more

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Breakfast is good. Typical diner food. Omlettes are good but if you like moist eggs, they will disappoint you. The restaurant, like many, doesn't care about gluten allergies. "Everything can be cross-contaminated". Always busy place. read more

A little update. Well, I still like the waffle shop and will continue to go there. We were there yesterday, Sunday, and there was dark hair in my food. It wasn't the server, because she had blonde hair. It must've come from the kitchen, which makes me wonder if the kitchen staff wears hairnets. Also, my son didn't realize that if he had his coffee cup flipped upward, the waitress would automatically start filling it with coffee right after we sat down at the table. None of us wanted coffee. She didn't ask. She just started filling the cup. It would be nice if she said "coffee?" Even if he didn't want coffee, she didn't ask - if he wanted decaf or regular, which would've helped. So we ended up paying for the coffee. $5.89 for an orange juice seems kind of high to me. $6.29 for the little tiny serving of corn beef hash in my photo seems extremely high. read more

Original Waffle Shop - a table full of breakfast foods - Waffles Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Yummy waffles, omelettes, pancakes. Delicious coffee. Great service. Even when the line is long to,get in, it moves pretty fast. A must-visit in a state College if you like breakfast food. And they do take credit cards now! read more

Good and service was amazing as usual!! THE place to go in State College for breakfast.

These are all over the place at Penn State! This was my first time at Penn State and was told this was a must-visit. I have zero regrets at this place. All of our meals were perfect and made as per our orders. I tried the bottomless coffee along with the greek omelet and chocolate chip pancakes. This was served with home fries. I asked for my home fries extra crispy and it was delicious! I enjoyed my entire meal. We came here around 2pm but there was still a line. Don't be intimidated by the line because it moves very quickly! Overall, the service and environment cannot be beaten and I will be back when I am in the area. read more

Original Waffle Shop - Waffles Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

I'm a big fan of breakfast diners. Anytime I'm on the hunt for some food and I see a highly rated breakfast diner, there's a good chance that's where I'll end up. I stopped at this place for "lunch" in the middle of a long road trip. TLDR: They live up to their high rating. Everyone in there was exceptionally friendly and the service was top notch. I ordered French toast (one of my go-tos) with a side of hash browns (another go-to). My wife ordered eggs florentine. I sampled some of hers. She sampled some of mine. We agreed everything was delicious. My French toast was thick and fluffy. My hash browns were made from fresh potatoes. My only complaint would be the lack of REAL maple syrup, but hardly restaurant EVER has that, so I don't hold it against this one. They also have a cool way for for you to pay right on your phone, if you want. Traditional payment methods (cash/card) are also an option, but the ability to scan my receipt with my camera and take care of everything right on my phone was too convenient to pass up. read more

CAN I SAY WOW. WOW. WOW!! The waffles were out of this world. I got a belgium waffle with sausage. It was fluffly, crisp, sweet, buttery, and everything a waffle should be. What made the experience even better here was the atmosphere. Very homey warm vibes. We got here at 7 am as soon as they opened. Have to say it was the best food I've had that's gotten to be as fast as it did. Our waitress was so sweet as well along with the down to earth hostess. And i have to add, the syrup tasted JUST like mcdonald's! Great touch for me. KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK!! read more

I love this place. Always a go to spot when returning to state college. Good food for a good price.

Not cheap for a basic breakfast . $50 +tip for 3 people. Otherwise ok. Great service. Not long of a wait to be seated or served. Just watch what you order to keep cost down.Order alacart. read more

Yesterday my Aunt treated me to breakfast here, as I am visiting from another state & have never been here before. It is definitely easy to find just off of the highway. There is lots of adequate parking. The ambience is darling! It is fresh & clean & has many lives plants inside, it's very pretty. The menu is pretty extensive, offering breakfasts & lunches. We both ordered omelets with home fries. My Aunt specifically requested everything cooked lightly & I requested light cheese in my omelet. There must be a communication problem because both of our home fries were cooked so much there were black pieces in them & the omelets were brown on the outside. My omelet had A LOT of cheese & I am not really supposed to eat dairy products. I didn't feel that our requests were unreasonable. This is really a shame because it's a convenient, well-priced restaurant to get a much needed meal. All of the basics are here, however; the staff definitely needs to work on listening skills, that would go a long way. I wouldn't go out of my way to return here. read more

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Great service and large food portions. The reason why it isn't a 5 star is because the waiting times could sometimes be long and the home fries are a hit or miss read more

Original Waffle Shop - a variety of breakfast foods - Waffles Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

This is usually my go-to waffle shop, so I took my family here when they were in town this past weekend, but we had a pretty bad experience. We were a table of five plus a high chair, we waited about 30 min with the line out the door which was fine we expected as much. My grandma and disabled father were able to sit on chairs inside which I appreciate. We messed up and didn't specifically ask for a table because we didn't see any booths being used for more than four people, so we were brought to one of the booths being used for four people and left standing there. My grandma and dad tried getting in but my grandma couldn't get in without a chair to pull out and my dad was struggling to get out with his Parkinson's, not to mention if you're not skinny you're not fitting three to a bench in a booth like that. No big deal, we asked the host if we could just be put back on the list for a table, she said yes. We waited another 30 minutes, and when my step mom went to the host to ask how long it would be for a table (since several others had been seated at that point) she said "next time if you want a table you have to ask for one first. Live and learn." We decided to not respond and just leave rather than let that ruin our morning, although my grandma was upset and embarrassed that she'd been singled out and felt like she ruined our breakfast. Again, we take full responsibility for not asking first for a table and were nothing but polite to the people working there and didn't expect special treatment. It's just a shame to wait so long just to be mocked and rude to because of a disability that can't be helped. If you need accommodations, don't be like us and be sure to "live and learn" and call ahead! Two stars because as I said before, the food is good and typically better than the other waffle shops. But I won't be returning. read more