A hundred years later and still bringing the comfort If you're in State College and want to step into a place that feels like it's been doing things right for a hundred years, The Corner Room is worth the stop. The atmosphere hits you right away. Dark wood, old school charm, the kind of place that feels like it has stories in the walls. It is cozy, a little dim, and exactly what you would expect from a spot celebrating a century in business. The menu is not huge, but it does not need to be. It leans heavily into comfort food, with plenty of sandwich options, but enough variety that most people will find something they like. Prices are fair, nothing over the top. I started with the soup of the day, a sausage gumbo with rice. It was flavorful and satisfying without being overly spicy or heavy. A nice warm up, especially on a rainy day. For my main, I went with Bobby D's famous beef chili topped with cheddar cheese and green onions, served with cornbread. It came out in a cast iron skillet, which was a nice touch presentation wise. Portion was solid, not massive, but definitely filling. The chili leaned a little sweet, which I personally enjoyed, with just a mild kick of heat and a lot of flavor. The cornbread was excellent and tied everything together. This is not a fancy place, and it is not trying to be. It is a comfort food spot that knows its identity and sticks to it. Great for a casual meal, especially if you are in the mood for something warm and satisfying. I would absolutely come back again. Next time, I might even give those sandwiches a shot since that seems to be their bread and butter. read more

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Came in for breakfast on a Sunday before 9am. Given a booth. It's breakfast so it's straight ahead. I went basic. The Corner Breakfast with over easy, and it's perfect. Lots of character in the ambience and coffee is shockingly good. read more

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One of the few stalwarts remaining! Stopped in for a 30 Dec 2025 brunch / lunch with the family and MIL. The grilled stickies were amazing! And the only place to get them since the Diners demise (my guess). Well made brunch cocktails! The mix of omelettes and sandwiches order were all good to great. The service was excellent! Even allowing my MIL remain at the table while we popped into a shop in the same block. Until so many other SC places they have not changed! Thank you! Traditions remain! read more

The Corner Room - Sign - American Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

It was ok but REAAAALLLLY salty and greasy. It was barely edible. I liked the vibe of the place but i think they could do better with the food adjustments... read more

The Corner Room - Corned Beef Hash - American Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

It was a nice dinner overall, but a few things really stood out in a negative way. During our meal, one of the chairs at our table suddenly broke with a loud crash, causing someone in our group to fall backward and hit his head on the booth behind us. What was most concerning was that not a single staff member came over to check on him or offer an apology. We even saw two employees notice what happened and then turn away. The food itself was good, but the service was disappointing. Our waitress took our order and only checked on us once after we had to ask for drink refills. read more

The Corner Room - American Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Can't go to State College without a stop at The Corner Room. Took my daughter and her friends, it's a great atmosphere, everyone is so friendly and the food does not disappoint. Of course you must try the grilled sticky!! read more

The Corner Room - Grilled Sticky - American Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Went in to buy Grilled Stickies to take home (thought this was the only place you can buy them). The host said they were out of the plain ones and only had ones with nuts. A waitress she thought they had plain ones in the back so they went to look. In the meantime another gentleman came out and asked if he could help us, I explained to him we were wanting to purchase stickies so he proceeded to ring us up. Turns out all the ones up front were indeed plain ones! Think maybe the first guy was newer. You have to buy them in increments of 2 here. They are also sold at The Creamery and you can buy them individually there for slightly higher price. We didn't dine in so I can't speak to the restaurant experience however the menu looks good! *edited went to eat the Sticky buns today and then indeed HAVE NUTS! The gentleman who sold them to me said if they had nuts it would say it largely on the box but they don't! Thankfully we are not allergic and don't mind nuts(my daughter will be disappointed). read more

The Corner Room - With nuts - American Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

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Had an enjoyable late lunch at Tge Corner Room, directly across College Ave from the Penn State campus. The decor is old school dark paneling with plenty of interesting booth and banquette spaces, and fun historic photos of State College. I enjoyed a quite tasty double stack cheeseburger. The Corner Room also serves breakfast all day, which was an unexpected pleasant twist I'll have to try on a future visit. Service was fast and attentive. A very nice experience overall. read more

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Rolled in about 8:30 on game day and was quickly seated in booth along front window. Eggs benny was fine. Tried the special pastry. Best feature was the atmosphere and the staff who are a well oiled machine. read more

The Corner Room - The Original Grilled Stickie Bun - American Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Hostess was extremely rude. Asked if we could get to-go cups for our sauces (our table was right near the hostess stand) and she rudely said "that would be a server question." Also didn't even greet us when we first walked in. We usually love this place, but have been noticing the service getting worse lately and most likely won't be going back. read more

This place is a Landmark! Great place to get a sit down breakfast! Right across from campus. We got a primo window seat looking at campus! Start off with a cup of coffee. I always like an appetizer for breakfast, a warm Grilled Stickie Bun, a must have in State College!!!! You may have to order some more!!! Then I got the Eggs Benedict, very good! Service was good and fast! This place was here when my parents were here, when I was here and when my son was here! If you are visiting State College put this place on your list to try!! read more

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Sadly, I could only get a grilled cheese. On sour dough bread, which I don't like. Seems odd that you can't substitute, but the pulled pork was good and surprisingly spicy. The restaurant is loud, especially on weekends. Service was good and friendly and the food was decent. read more

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Service was great and lots to choose from. Food came out quick and hot:) great ambience too

The Corner Room is a great place to eat at in downtown State College. Ample space and seating with attentive and caring service. There are many food options! Service was prompt and everyone enjoyed their meal. I personally had the Eggs in Purgatory dish and it was tasty and filling. A great place to dine at. read more

The Corner Room - American Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

UPDATE SEPTEMBER, 2025: I stopped in for lunch on a Monday with an old friend so our mission was lunch and reminiscing. We had a booth along College Avenue so the atmosphere was perfect. Our waitress Saige B could not have been nicer or sweeter to put up with us. The double cheeseburger was just great and the pecan pie was excellent. All in all, a great meal at this traditional place that knows how to do it right. read more

Nostalgic place to meet for any meal while in State College. And decorated for the holidays! Such a cozy spot. We were pleasantly surprised when we were quoted for a 45 min wait (for a party of 3 on a Sunday for lunch) and only waited 20 mins. Our server Seneca was so sweet, friendly, and lightning fast. Delicious food as always. read more

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Always a cool place to eat. Aesthetically pleasing, good service, and well made food. I got the Chicken Sandwich and my gf got the Alfredo. Both were very good. read more

Went to the Corner Room during the busy move-in weekend. The person facilitating the front was really friendly, energetic & seated us in the time frame promised. I was excited to try this place especially because they had recently painted "Plant Based Options" on the front window and even this very Yelp page claims there are vegan options. When we were greeted by the server I asked if there was a separate menu that had plant based/vegan options since I don't see any in the menu. She seemed annoyed at the question and told me there were none, so I explained I only asked bc it was painted on the window, to which she waived her hand dismissively and said, "I don't know what that's about." So, the Mexican salad with no cheese and the sweet potato fries- she then tried to upsell me protein for the salad, asking if I wanted some kind of meat. To add insult to injury- I found a bug crawling around my salad (I guess that's the protein?), so I didn't even get to eat it, though it was just basic salad. The server took the salad & took the salad off the bill- I know it wasn't her fault, it was a busy weekend & I assume she didn't make the food or put a big in it, but she wasn't exactly friendly, I felt very unwelcome from beginning when asking for what they advertised. I won't return, nor do I recommend. The sweet potato fries were good! read more

The Corner Room - Mexican Salad w/ no cheese - American Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

We had an amazing time and the food was really good and we had a great location in the restaurant where we could watch the people outside. We went there for Thanksgiving and it was just so much fun. read more

Went on a game day Saturday was expecting it to be a way worse wait but only about 10 to 15 mins! We had a super nice waitress my mom started with the grilled sticky latte for $7 it even comes with a little piece of sticky bun! It was pretty good! I then ordered the ham and cheese for $13 but put it on a wrap with goat cheese and apricot jam was so freaking good, when I actually got home, I got ingredients to make my own at home. My mom got the bruschetta grilled cheese for $12 which was great as well!! read more

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The service is fantastic 99% of the time. The food is always great, though things such as the complete were overcooked. I would recommend the muffin of the day, buttered and grilled. Avocado toast is a must, and their waffles reign supreme. The atmosphere is welcoming, laid back, and very communal. The mimosa tower is a staple and tradition you must have at least once. Don't be fooled by the price tag--it is a lot and worth it! read more

The Corner Room - Memosa tower - American Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

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Fairly busy around lunch time, told it would be a 20 minutes wait, ended up being 30, no biggie. Food came out quick but the Diet Coke machine was broken. Sucks for me being type 1 diabetic. Overall good food and very speedy read more

So the menu options were average, drink choices were plentiful. The mimosa was average.. Wife had the caesar salad with chicken tenders, (no Ranch dressing) and she liked the meal and said chicken was real good. (She likes ranch vs caesar dressing) i had the reuben and it was real good, treat was having Martins kettle cooked chips, my favorite. We had mimosas and I didnt care for the mimosa..sorry. The service was real good, thank you. and the prices were average. read more

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This place is a State College staple. It's right on College Ave and right next to campus. There is plenty of seating and the tables move fast. The food variety is ok, but what they do have is very good. The only hiccup in our entire visit was the service. We were seated quickly but it took time for our waitress to visit and get a drink order. Then it took time to get the drinks and place an order. Then we didn't really see her again until I flagged her down for drink refills when we were almost done with our meal. I don't want to give the wrong impression, when she was with us she was nice. It just took forever. And I noticed it wasn't super busy so I don't believe she was overworked. I'm assuming this was a one off because I've seen so many good reviews but figured I'd post my experience anyway. It's still a great place and I'll definitely be back when I visit my PSU student for football games and the like. Give it a shot for sure! read more

The other day me and my mom went here for lunch when we got there. There was a short wait but instead we went to the first come first serve counter, which is close to the entrance. The service is very good and food was great. I got a sandwich with bacon and avocados on a sourdough bread with chips and my mom got the grilled cheese. The drink menu looked wonderful. It was the first time I ever went for lunch and I was very impressed. This restaurant is iconic. I would even go as far as say it's up there with the waffle shop. If you can't state college I'll definitely check this restaurant out. It's a favorite of many people that live at in State College read more

Delicious food, great atmosphere, and friendly service. We have been there several times while visiting Penn State and also have a good experience. read more

When it's not overrun with people on the weekends, this place is really nice to set down and eat. The sandwiches are so good, along with desserts you'll enjoy The only negatives I can really say is the Lemonade's kinda expensive at $6 per, and the chicken Alfredo's just mac and cheese with some chicken on it. When you get the chance to eat here, go for it. read more

Charming setting but food is dreadful. Ordered fried chicken sandwich--an easy enough preparation--and it tasted disgusting. Chicken was fried for far too long in old and stale tasting oil. Texture was very tough. No way to send it back because it was takeout. A big waste of 20.00. read more

The service was great. The waitress checked in on us throughout our dining experience. Our food came out so quickly that we initially thought the order was for a different table. The cocktails were just ok. Also, the sandwich was served without the pickle and chips, though that was quickly remedied after calling it out to our waitress. The side of roasted broccoli was exceptional. However, the sandwich had potential but the bread may be the downfall. The thick slices of bread made it difficult to eat and the bread fell apart. The bacon and turkey were tasty and the portions of protein and vegetables (lettuce and tomato) was balanced. The herb aioli was surprisingly fantastic. read more

The Corner Room - Old Fashioned - American Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

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We shared the chili and really enjoyed all the flavors in it and would absolutely order it again. We both had the Caesar salad which we also enjoyed. The croutons tasted house made. We added chicken to the salad that tasted more grilled than roasted which it says on the menu. We were very happy because we prefer grilled and it was perfectly seasoned. We enjoyed the atmosphere food service and I really loved my blackberry Mock Tail as well as the music that they play. There are many restaurants in the area to try. We are very happy that we chose this one and will most definitely be back when we are in the area. read more

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Strawberry margarita was so fresh and summery. For my dinner I enjoyed the elevated grilled cheese which was a symphony of decadent cheeses, also had a side of Mac and cheese! So delicious! Cute little pub atmosphere and a State College staple ! read more

Good service and everyone is very nice. The food is excellent especially for a college town. The prices aren't bad either. Nice sit down meal with cute vibes read more

They were very busy. Service was a little slow. But the server told us in advance. She was supper sweet the whole experience. The food was great. It is obviously an iconic place with the authentic feel of the place. But please read this, very important. If you get 1 thing to eat. Get the Grilled sticky's. They are too die for. read more

Ordered steak and eggs for breakfast. Absolutely phenomenal, steak cooked to perfection and very tender. Awesome environment and will be back. Couldn't recommend enough read more

Daughter has dairy allergy. Normal menu can accommodate. Was invited for Easter and they had absolutely nothing on buffet she could eat. Charged full price for her plate when the only thing she could have was bacon and manager refused to make anything in the kitchen to accommodate allergy. Not impressed with customer service. read more

They charge you for salad dressing with your salad. Talk about nickel and diming! I get it's just a dollar but come on, a salad is supposed to come with dressing! I tried to call but there is no phone number for them. Wish I looked at my bill before I paid it. read more

The Corner Room - American Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Looking for brunch before a Penn State Football game, we decided to go to The Corner Room on the corner of College Avenue and South Allen Street. The town restaurant were full of Penn State fans dressed in their white shirts for the game, so we had to put our name in. Our wait was less than 20 minutes before we were shown to our table. We loved all the old photos and Penn State decor. The atmosphere was festive with everyone looking forward to the game. We ordered the avocado toast which was delicious along with a "skillet" called Eggs in Purgatory. They were equally good with a hint of spice/chili flakes, feta, and tomato sauce. The fried chicken sandwich with hot honey was also tasty but could have used a side salad rather than a bag of chips. Overall, it was a fun game-day destination! read more

The Corner Room - Eggs in Purgatory were slightly spicy and delicious. - American Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

In town for work meetings and stopped in with 2 co-workers. We loved this place! It has a very historic, northeast feel to it. The service is great - very friendly and attentive. We asked our server what she would recommend and she didn't hesitate - Salmon Tostadas and Fried Chicken sandwich. I got the tostadas and I agree- Delicious! Co-workers both got the fried chicken sandwich. One liked it; the other didn't like the sweetness of the hot honey on it. Prices are very reasonable. Would recommend. read more

Love the atmosphere, location, people watching, been going for many decades, just not digging the new menu that is way different than previous decades old one. Consider rotating in a traditional menu item like open faced turkey sandwich. Thanks. read more

Iconic location - but even with the new menu it wasn't what it used to be food wise. Limited menu that was just mediocre- it could be fabulous. Bring back the open faced turkey sandwich and French onion soup. The calamari was chewy and over breaded. Add fresh cut fries. The waiter was great ! The atmosphere great! My husband said his Ruben was decent. Due to lack of menu options probably won't be back. I do love the location and atmosphere though -which will always bring people in - no matter what. read more