I was in on the south west side of State College for work today and found TNEC using "local…read morefavorites" search on Yelp. Nice little diner just outside of State College of SR 45. I had a great lunch with an awesome Rueben and shoe string fries. Home made corned beef on an excellent marbled rye. FYI The fries were a little cold. I also considered biscuits and gravy but they don't serve home fries after 11:00, odd for a breakfast all day place. The banana bread French toast also caught my eye so I grabbed a slice of banana bread to go. Service was fast and friendly Prices are in line with the "new normal", sandwich and a drink was $16.

My wife and I stopped in for breakfast recently. The location was quite charming and we were…read moresurprised by the number of people at the restaurant late on a Friday morning. The ambience was bright and clean. Pricing was reasonable. Our server was new and attentive to our experience. The food was OK. My wife asked for her Florentine eggs Benedict to come out hard and they were soft. She had to send them back to the kitchen for additional cook time. My eggs Benedict were cooked perfectly and the ham was good and the highlight of the dish. The hollandaise sauce however was watery and on the cool side. The hashbrowns were average. The star of breakfast was the corned beef hash, simply top notch. We will return for a second experience.

My fav place to stop when I'm in town! JS is spoiled to have a place like Gateway! I love to try…read moretheir fun monthly coffee specials (always look forward to seeing each month's drink release)! For lunch, my go-to's are the cob salad, pretzel sticks, reuben, & any of their wraps. If they have the chocolate cake, it's a must-buy (thank me later!). I've also had Gateway cater a large birthday party. The food was delicious and Jenn made it such a seamless process between delivery, set up, and clean up -- everything was handled so meticulously & professionally! I have always had the best service, both in the cafe & with their catering. Highly recommend!!

The employees need to stop making Tiktoks while customers are there/ while taking orders. it was…read morevery unprofessional and they were too busy laughing and making videos that they completely forgot about my order when it was not even busy.

Venus(Mom) - Wow!!! The food was so amazing! They were also very accommodating for me since I am…read moregluten free. Troy(oldest son) - this place is an excellent example of the phrase "it's what's on the inside that counts." Nothing flashy on the outside but the food and flavor combinations were like nothing I've ever tried, and I'm from a city of diversity, Los Angeles :) Ty(coolest son) - This food was spectacular. My favorite food is a philly cheese steak and I've already tried 3 different ones this weekend but this one was by far the best. It also tasted more natural and less greasy then the other ones. I highly recommend this place if you want high quality food. Emerald(youngest child) I would give this place 10 stars if I could but sadly I can only give it 5.

Incredible ladies run this establishment. They not only provided a perfectly cooked and delicious…read morebreakfast with yummy scrapple, but they also gave me some healing crystals for my brother who has cancer. He has them by his side 24/7 and believes in their power. Bless you

So glad we have this cute cozy cafe in Sayre. A bonus that it's open until 6. It's great for the…read morecommunity. Although, I do wish we had a cafe that's open even later.

My companion and I tried Mad Hatters today for lunch. The staff was friendly and helpful. I…read moreordered the Mediterranean Tuna Salad and she ordered the Mushroom Grilled Cheese. My salad was light and delicious! Her sandwich was filled with lots of mushrooms and gooey cheese. We were both pleased with our meal and will definitely return!

I have been coming to this place for a long time and, until today, had no complaints…read more Today I brought in a coffee from the coffee shop down the street, thinking nothing of it. In fact, I thought that a place called "The Kind Cafe" might appreciate someone supporting another local business. Instead, I was told to cover up my coffee with a sleeve. It struck me as a very odd request, but I complied anyway. After that, the experience became increasingly uncomfortable. I overheard the barista making comments to other customers such as, "Thanks for choosing our place for your drink order." Given the context, it felt very clearly directed at me. The comment was made publicly, in front of other customers, and came across as an attempt to shame me for bringing in a coffee from somewhere else. Then he asked me what kind of drink I had gotten. After I answered, he responded, "Oh, I thought it was something special," with a tone that felt sarcastic and dismissive. At that point, I asked him directly whether I had offended him by bringing in a coffee from another business. He told me that outside drinks were not allowed but delivered the message with an attitude that felt unnecessarily hostile. I explained that I had never been informed of this policy and genuinely did not know. I also told him that I felt he was trying to make me feel bad about it. His response was essentially, "I wasn't trying to make you feel bad, but whatever." The policy itself is not the issue. Had someone politely informed me that outside drinks were not allowed, I would have respected that immediately. What bothered me was being publicly embarrassed and treated with passive-aggressive disrespect over what was clearly an innocent mistake. I've been a regular customer for years and order from this place nearly every week. This was the first time I had ever brought in a coffee from somewhere else. Being treated this way by both the owner and the main barista was disappointing and completely at odds with the values this business claims to represent. For a place that calls itself "The Kind Cafe," this was one of the least kind customer interactions I've experienced in a long time. Perhaps this is an opportunity for some reflection on what kindness actually feels like from the customer's side of the counter.

Super cute spot. Matcha smoothie was the best thing I've ever drank! Vegan options for food and…read moredrink!

Stopped by Carol's Coffee & Art Bar as part of a recent visit to Owego. I'm definitely a fan any…read morecafe or similar space that integrates art into their environment, and there were quite a variety of lovely pieces at Carol's - many by the owner, but also included are other local artists. The menu, of course, also has "Carol's Favorite 'Comfort Food' Sandwiches" on the menu, all named after famous artists. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I'm a huge Van Gogh fan, so I ordered the "Van Gogh" sandwich that comes with oven roasted turkey breast layered on sourdough bread and lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The sandwich was good, but I have to say that proportions of the ingredients felt a bit off. I also noticed during the prep of my plate that the chips came from opening a bag (a bulk version similar to ripple chips you'd just buy at the store). In a cafe space like this, you can't necessarily expect people to be making everything from scratch... but I think it's just helpful to note to keep expectations in line. The drink that I ordered was made well (their beverage selection is at the very back of the menu). You can definitely tell that this is a community space, and it seemed like a number of locals filtered in throughout the lunch. There are notes on the tables that advise of a 90 minute limit for sitting at the table (not something I've ever actually seen before), and there's wifi available for use by customers. Perhaps an awkward experience was just related to the overall service? You grab a menu and choose your table if you're dining in, but you end up paying at the counter. Personally, if I'm going to sit down to eat then I'd prefer to have the check brought to the table and pay that way. The space is a bit cramped by the counter, so it seems like it'd benefit to minimize the foot traffic that has to wait there. And perhaps this is silly, but upon paying for the lunch, the server handed me my receipt and said "Just sign here", and then seemed to be somewhat... abrupt? I feel like I'm pretty low maintenance when dining out, but it just left me going "OH. Okay. Time for me to get out of the way" (it's worth noting that at the time, there was nobody waiting around, or to get to, the counter). Still, it was enjoyable to stop at Carol's Coffee & Art Bar. It's a more unique space with nice offerings.

No kidding here, you need to believe all you've heard of Carol's pies! I ordered a 12" peach pie…read morefor my husband and when I picked it up my first impression was it was SO BEAUTIFUL! Then I picked it up and I was surprised at how heavy it was. After my hubby took his first slice I saw why, it was PACKED with sweet peaches, just moist enough but not too much. The crust was buttery and flaky without a wet bottom. He enjoyed it thoroughly and then set about cutting slices to share with friends; he was so happy to be able to bring this lucious treat, and I am very proud of him Thank you Carol's for your hard work on this pie, I'll be sure to to come again!

Pastry and Panini, were amazing! Well worth the extra five minutes off the highway. Will certainly…read morebe the place for all future road trips across Pennsylvania.

Really friendly people who want to make sure you get the coffee and sandwich you want. The space is…read morea nice set up with a small selection of Italian essentials in one area and nicely set up seating in the rest of the area. Going on a Tuesday, there was still a sizable crowd, so I can only imagine what it must be like during the summer on a weekend. Wifi is inconsistent and weak, but it's a nice place to chill and have a coffee and chat with friends.

Cute cafe that serves Starbucks coffee. It's tucked into a building with some other shops and will…read morefulfill your cravings for coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. I got the turkey, bacon, and avocado sandwich and was very satisfied. They were very generous with the amount of avocado. The creaminess of the avocado and saltiness of the bacon blended well with the slight crunch from the toasted bread. It also came with a side of macaroni salad which I also found quite tasty. Was perfect for grabbing a quick bite in Wellsboro!

Unfriendly. Cappuccino is just a giant cup of milk. A cappuccino, in my opinion is froth and…read moreespresso. The cup should be feathery light. This version is building my forearm muscle. Dingy seating area.

Awesome Baker! She made a gorgeous bare cake for our wedding and cannolis that were a hit! She is…read moregreat to work with, everything was perfect. Highly recommend her!

Five stars for taste, look, service, presentation, timeliness of delivery, etc! Cakes, cake pops…read moreand cookies are DELICIOUS!! Call ahead to order because she's always busy, because she IS THE BEST!