I don't go to Penn State, so my friend I was visiting recommended this place for us to go to following a night of revelry. The line was long, usually a good sign. Thank God we waited. My other friend got a regular Jimmy John's sub from around the corner (can't complain really, that's our 3am power move), but the wraps here were really good. There's a good selection of meats available, and the toppings were varied too. The employees that work here seem nice too, not sure what the other reviewers are referring to. I'd definitely come again if I'm ever in State College again. read more

Was in town for my graduation and walking around downtown state college and couldn't help but stop here with the amazing aroma coming from here. Boy we're we not dissapointed. We got a double meat kebabs plate with fries and yellow rice and a pita and it was amazing. It is more than enough food to feed two people at a minimum. Highly recommend trying this place. read more

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Not bad. The bulgur rice was great, the fries were great, and really liked the sauce on everything. The chicken, however, was good, but perhaps missing something. I don't know a spice maybe or something. But it's filling and satisfying. I'll try other things. read more

Penn Kebab - The chicken plate with fries and bulgur rice underneath - Turkish Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Good service but good döner it ain't. Bland non-threatening college kid version. Stars are for portion size, Karen will get a lot of food if she's brave enough to walk in the place. read more

My husband and I used to frequent Penn Kebab when we attended PSU as students in 2013/2014. We've come up to visit a handful of times in the past ten years always delighted to see it is still open. We ordered from there today and it was just as good as we remember. I had the falafel wrap and he had the combo wrap, our usuals and as tasty as ever. We hope they continue to stay open (as a lot of businesses have closed and reopened as other things in the last ten years) and thrive. read more

Great portions of authentic Kebab. Beef was fantastic, and salad was refreshing alongside the rice. Would definitely ask for extra yogurt sauce next time. read more

Ordered delivery through an app. The wrap is phenomenal. Plate with salad and rice was amazing as well; the rice wasn't rice but more of a grain. Meat was well seasoned, and the white and red sauces were amazing read more

I stopped here (starving) with friends after a long night of partying in Happy Valley and was extremely impressed. The chicken box w/fries was off the hook! The food was so good I felt like I was licking the box clean. #Dabomb At $8 the chicken box is priced just right. There's no wonder the line was out the door. Trust me it's worth the wait! If I ever return to Penn State best believe I'll be back. read more

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Another addition to what I like to irreverently call Happy Valley's very own "Arab spring" that's been happening in the last few months -- thankfully a non-violent, culinary type of spring.... and, of course, not exclusively Arabic. State College has finally branched out from Yet Another Predictable "Asian" Place with a number of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern eateries such as The Greek, Pita Cabana with its two locations offering Lebanese cuisine -- and now this delightful take-out kebab place run by two very friendly Turkish guys. The chicken kebab looks fab, tho I unfortunately wasn't hungry enough to try one this time around (given the incredibly large portion, I'm not sure whether I'll *ever* be hungry enuff to polish off one of those suckers all by myself. Seriously -- the kebab sandwiches are bigger than your head. I opted instead for lahmaçun aka Turkish pizza: a freshly (!!) baked flatbread topped with seasoned beef, then baked briefly in the oven, and finally topped with various green and cold stuff of your choice - feta, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cukes, etc. I'm a gal of simple delights, so just lettuce & tomatoes were fine for me, with a good sploosh of garlicky yogurt sauce and (not quite enough) hot stuff. I'll need to tell them to crank it up a bit next time. Penn Kebab, like Pita Cabana, sells delicious bottled ayran which really is the perfect drink for this kind of food. Happiness. Makes me miss Berlin just a tiny little bit less.... read more

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Very good place to eat here & you can't beet the price. My wife and I usually get a beef Kebab. We also try to split it since it's so big. Great place to eat. read more

I picked the place based on the yelp reviews but it seems like the place may have been better before. I got a text my order (simple falafel plate) was ready 30 min after I placed it. I got to the place to pick it up, he just started the order (so it wasn't ready!) I waited for another 15 min until he got it done. And frankly neither the falafels nor the French fries tasted good. I won't be coming back here. read more

Sigh.....I really like kebabs and shawarma. Throughout my life, I've had tons and tons of gyros and greek spots, kebabs and various Afghan restaurants, and shawarma plates. Sadly, Penn Kebab does not bring back those fond memories that I had. Penn Kebab is located pretty conveniently close to campus, right near the corner of Shortidge and College. This place is pretty much a grab and go kind of spot, as there is no place to eat inside or outside the "restaurant." For $7, you will get a gyro wrap. It's stuffed with the typical things that you'd fine in a gyro, but everything in this wrap is bland as hell. There is barely any flavor, and the meat is just flat out dry. I tried to give this place a shot on another occasion, but yet again, it proved to be dry and just not that tasty. On the plus side, they do make their own bread, made to order. Sadly, the bread alone cannot save a dying meal. Penn Kabab is definitely not for me. For $7, you can just get a much better meal in State College. The portions here aren't large, so if you want some better gyro wraps and kebab, go to Pita Cabana. read more

I went there the first day they opened and said "hello, you guys are new?" The owner, clearly fresh off the boat, said "no, we are from Turkey. We are muslim." I asked him how he liked state college. He said "cash only today." Other than the broken english, the kebab wraps are quite good. They make the dough right in front of you and it tastes authentic. Wish they had hot sauce, though. read more

Usually they have really nice employees but there is this one guy who seems a bit grumpy and brusque. Might just be a cultural difference though. But the portions and flavours are good. I always get enough with the kebab plates that I can get two lunches out of it! Just a few things that brought this down to 3 stars: -Half the time I go there before noon, the place is closed. No sign or anything explaining why. Their posted hours list 11am as the opening time. -The pide dough is more sweet than savoury compared to other pides I've had outside of State College. -They microwave certain things like the bulgur in plastic bowls - not sure if they're microwaveable/food safe. -They use store bought Wish-bone Italian dressing in the kebab plate side salad which is a shame since they make just about everything else from scratch. read more

I love this place! Is a very tiny place. Do not go expecting to seat with a group of people because thats not possible. But you can order a "wrap" in fresh just made arabic pita bread!! They are very fast preparing your food. They usually have falafel, meat, chicken and veggies. Please! Tell them to give you an additional yogurt sauce! I like the people! Enjoy! read more

As someone who has spent years in Berlin, Germany (arguably the döner kebap capital of the world), I was glad to find a kebap place in State College. Unfortunately, it was quite the disappointment. For $7, you get a chicken or beef wrap (no lamb or veal!). The chicken I had was chewy and bland. The lack of spicy or garlic sauce doesn't help. My wrap was cold, perhaps because the chicken didn't come fresh off a skewer, but was drowned in yoghurt sauce. Parsley lovers unlike me will also miss the tabouleh and other herbs. Bring me a real döner kebap, with the real bread, chilli, garlic and whatever sauce, and fresh meat. Until then, I'll go next door to Big Bowl. read more

Delicious Turkish food! A MUST TRY! Great people and service! The Owner is amazing and always very sweet! :) I love it! read more

I first had doner kebab when I was in Germany and I thought it was the best thing ever. When I came home I assumed that I wouldn't find good kebab unless I went to a major city. When I transferred up to University Park I tried both Pita Cabana and Penn Kebab. Of the two, Penn Kebab reminded me most of the kind of late night awesomeness that I ate while in Freiburg. Penn Kebab gives you a variety of options, but I always just go for the beef kebab. It's always the same guys working at Penn Kebab, and they're always really nice. They don't have a problem giving me extra toppings, and I love the fact that they use fresh dough every time they make a sandwich, which set them apart from Pita Cabana. At $7 for a beef kebab, I get a meal that's filling, and I also get to experience something a whole lot more genuine than the Chipotle down the street. I normally take my kebab to go, but there's a tiny area inside where you can eat, or picnic tables outside. Definitely a place to try, and if you're like me, a place to go back to again and again. read more

They have excellent food. Their wrap is amazing and will fill you up after you're done. I've never had anything else but I've heard positive things all around. The service is also fast and the man who's been working there for a while is very nice! read more

My first ever handmade Greek wrap. Large portions enabled us to share and it was delicious! Try the chicken read more

Penn Kebab - They make their wraps right in front of you as u wait. Delicious - Turkish Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Regularly, I would simply discuss how the food here is phenomenal (I generally get chicken with bulgur rice), however I found my umbrella in there today subsequent to losing it around two months. Sait (the proprietor) had been sparing my umbrella in the window ledge for this time. He's an upstanding and legit fellow, and he merits your business! read more

Tried it for the first time. Ordered a beef kebab plate with fries and salad to go. Guy who accepted my payment was super friendly. Serving size was great, probably busted my calorie count for the week. The beef was flavourful and tender. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. It took the guy less than 3 minutes to get my order ready. I live nearby so by the time I got home my food was still warm. So going back there for more grub. If you haven't tried it and have been giving it some thought, you definitely should just go for it. read more

So this is the go to place for gyro and chicken on salad and rice. It's Turkish so taste is a little different from Arab/Mediterranean places. Very good portion and the food is good. Conveniently located and the owner is very welcoming. I hear from students that the wrap is really good too but yet to try it. Already ate a couple times since I've been in town and will go again! read more

These guys make the wraps fresh and in front of you after you order. Result? The wrap is pretty amazing; 5/5 on the wraps. The meat? Don't know. Falafel is decent and maybe I am just not a big falafel kind of guy. I do like the toppings they put on but I can't honestly say it stands out from other experiences. I tried the Turkish pizza and it was definitely interesting. I am not sure if I honestly like it or not, but I did like it after I had a few to drink... read more

This is my favorite place to go on a late night in State College. My favorite thing to get is the Beef Kebab, thin slices of beef cut off a roast turning on a spit served in a freshly made wrap. The wrap is delicious and holds together well, the meat is flavorful, the lettuce is crisp, and the yogurt sauce is plentiful. I would like to see a spicy sauce or some lamb, but it's still good for what it is. To me, the best part is that they're open late on the weekends. Compared to Canyon, or some other late night joint, this is the obvious choice. I find that the $7 kebab is enough to share with one other person, and you can eat it easily while walking. read more

Fell in love with kebab stands in Germany, and this place is authentic and delicious. Great options, and friendly people. A new favorite.

Tried the chicken kebab plate with bulgur rice. It was pretty good. The chicken gyro wrap was also good. One thing I'm not sure about is the bone-like thing I found in both the chickens. It was a little disturbing. Otherwise still an OK place for gyros. Chicken is still dry but the yogurt/fries help with that. read more

Excellent food with a smell that lures you in from nearby businesses. Only gripe is that they don't take Lioncash, but the food is so good that I don't care read more

Went around 11 on a Saturday night for a lil snacky snacky. Was pleasantly surprised with the deliciously moist falafel. It had the right texture and taste! The yogurt sauce on top was a yummy addition to the box and I would recommend trying it. Will definitely be returning to try more of the menu! read more

Penn Kebab - The falafel box with fries & falafel box with bulgar rice, both with yogurt sauce - Turkish Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

When ur drunk the smell will draw you there. Absolutely satisfying after a long night. Also good not drunk. read more

So my review will be quick. As others have done a better job describing the place and food. If you went to this place under the old ownership you will be happy with the change. The old place was good, but this is much better. I know nothing about this type of food. Though I lived on this type of food when I was in Europe and am pretty sure I have tasted the full range of quality. But I still could not tell you how to pronounce the names of many of the items. I would always randomly pick something out and normally enjoy it, this is street food at its finest. But I will say they make the bread for your wrap to order, it makes the wraps great. The beef had been good and the felafel has also been good. My only warning is if you don't like raw onions, speak up when they are making your wrap. They use them and a lot of them. I love them so, good for me. The staff have always been super nice and friendly. The price is fair considering the ingredients are a nice quality and they are on a main street in town. It is not a dollar slice of pizza, but you will actually get a meal worth remembering. read more

Thought the chicken plate was very subpar. The rice was hard and not the best tasting and the meat could have been flavored better. If you're looking for some good halal, go to New York! read more

Every time we go here for lunch, I look at the menu thinking I will try something new. Every time I order a beef yufka kebab. It is that good. I have no doubt everything else is quite good as well, but I just can't pass up the beef yufka. It's big. It's fresh. It's tasty. I love the Penn Kebab! read more

Really good pita wrap deal and it's super fast. You can walk down Shortlidge, get your wrap and walk back up in 20 minutes, so it's a great place for lunch if you're on the east side of campus. read more

I was visiting campus and decided to try something new. I got a fresh wrap made right in front of my face. Clean cook. This was my first time having halal food, and it was amazing. I'd come here again and again! 5 stars. I recommend the chicken wrap with feta cheese and french fries. read more

Penn Kebab - a pita wrapped in foil - Turkish Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Wonderful food! We had a lot of Kebab stuff over in Europe and also Australia...and this stuff is right there as far as quality. State College is lucky to have this place as it adds diversity to the SC menu! BUT, the service is hit or miss depending on who's working. You'll either get a guy that's humble and friendly, or a guy that's the opposite of that... read more

Penn Kebab is a blessing to College Ave. It brings a slice of distant culture to a place that desperately needs it. The food is as good as the service, everything is made in front of you and served fresh and hot. Beware: you might feel the need to eat it every night. Great for late night gorging. read more

Food is ..better than average and I would actually go there often if it didn't smell so bad inside so much so that I've had to take a shower after every time I ate there. And when I told the owner about the smell he told me to just eat outside , during winter. I'd rate it 4/5 if not for the smell. read more

The best and quickest walk-up delicacy that state college has to offer. Their halal meat is the best I've had in the area (not that they have many competitors) and the seasoning and toppings create a heaven in your mouth. No matter who is working, the quality remains the same. Some of the hardest working cooks and understanding guys I've met, as my accent is horrid when pronouncing their options. The wraps are so delicious and made fresh right in front of you. They package their food so it won't create a mess either. Since graduating, this is one restaurant I constantly miss and crave. Don't miss out! read more

This a pretty cheap place with good food. It's obviously not a nice sit down dinner type of place, but they have good quality meats and middle eastern food. The portions are quite big for the money. You pay $8-9 and you get a full lunch/dinner. read more