MrBeast Burger

Solid burger place with decent prices and specials. They dont pull punches, its a burger, hot dog,…read morechicken and fries. Small menu but they do it well. We stopped in on a state college trip and oddly a lot of places were closed this Sunday. This was one of the few places open and located in what I think is the old Jersey Mikes building. Entered and were greeted warmly and had our order taken. Place was decently busy with a lot of to go orders. Got our order fairly quickly. I just got the basic burger special they had that came with fries and a drink for $10. Solid deal in my opinion. We've been back a few times and this place has become a staple of our trip. Since BRGR went out of business this is one of the few places we can get a solid burger and fries.

Did a pick up order for my daughters birthday my burger was ok so I didn't want to leave an awful…read morereview, but I ordered a regular fry for 5.95 and it was half full - for that much money I should have at least gotten a full order what a disappointment- another local business off my list.

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The Field Burger and Tap

There is no reason this place shouldn't have a 5 star rating!!!!…read more My husband and I stopped in on a Friday night - the Friday before valentines at that! We sat at the bar and despite how packed it was, our service & speed of our food and drinks was amazing! We asked for our burger to be split & they even plated it separately! We can't wait to be back!!!

I was disappointed with our most recent visit to The Field…read more We were here in January and had an excellent experience. The service was spot on, the food was cooked perfectly, the burgers were very tasty, the criss-cut sweet potato fries with hot honey and vinegar salt were fantastic, and the shakes were delicious. That first visit was memorable enough that we were excited to come back. This time, we waited about 50 minutes at around 5:30PM on a Thursday before graduation weekend. Honestly, that part was understandable, and we were prepared for a wait. We had a nice booth for five and ordered table fries, a few shakes, and five burgers. The fries were still excellent, and the shakes were great. Unfortunately, the burgers and service did not live up to the previous visit. My burger tasted more like stewed meat than seared beef, almost as if it had been sitting for a while. It was overcooked and under-seasoned. Our server was pleasant enough, but several sides, condiments, and modifiers were forgotten. Waters were never refilled, the table was not cleared, and a salad that had been misordered was not removed from the bill. I understand it was a busy night, but at around $40 per person for food at a burger place, I expected more consistency. I'll give The Field another try the next time I'm in town because our first experience was so good, but this visit was a letdown.

Burger at The Field

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Milkshake at The Field

Central Reservation

4.1(82 reviews)

One of my favorite cocktail bars in State College! They can get crowded, and in the summer, they…read moreslide the windows open so the other side of the bar on the street side is open to the outside. They used to have a huge drink menu but still offer plenty of unique options. I got the Pornstar Martini made with vanilla vodka. It came with a chaser of Prosecco. My husband asked the bartender for a suggestion, so he made him a vodka gimlet. We loved them both! I enjoy the vibes and decor at Central Reservation. It's not a student handout although it is connected to Local Whiskey (same owners). There are cool photos on the walls (lots of pop culture references) and the bar stools have painted celebrities on the back. We've not eaten anything here, but they do have a menu. Cheers!

Stopped in for a pre-game. Such a pretty chill vibe…read more Not a college bar. Much more chill. Had a beer, some wine and humus.

Entrance at Beaver and Allen.

Broiled Oysters

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Federal Taphouse

2.9(283 reviews)

0.2 mi

Overall not a bad first visit. We were seated immediately on a Thursday before graduation weekend…read moreso that was a plus. Very clean inside and loved the open layout with many table types. Our server Jonah was very attentive and even had others asking if we were good during our visit. Food overall was ok. The house made chips were great! Burger was tasty but needed something else (tomato/lettuce maybe?). The pretzel appetizer was huge and that was very tasty. Overall I'd def come back and try something else!

We had a nice time at the Taphouse. They were the first stop after our long drive to State College,…read morePennsylvania. We checked into our hotel and headed over for dinner. This place is nice because it's attached to the Hyatt. Have a large selection of beer on draft and the food is solid. We visited on a Thursday night and we seated right away. Their menu has a lot of options. I went for the habanero burger and upgraded from fries to a house salad. The burger was done to my liking and the salad was the perfect side. We got great service and the place was clean and a bit on the upscale side for a brewery restaurant. My only complaint where the prices were just a little high, especially for state college, where you can get similar fare thank you so much thank you at lower prices elsewhere.

Steak

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Five Guys

3.9(78 reviews)

0.3 mi

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State College Five Guys (FG) is tucked away in a little shopping area on College Ave. At one time…read moreit was a Wendy's but those days are long gone. Parking is on the street, in the nearby garage or in the few spaces around the adjacent businesses. The interior is like most FG's, simple, red & white with bags of potatoes and fresh peanuts. I've always been a fan of FG's but with a lot more "fresh" fast options opened, it's dropped off my radar in recent years. For the uninitiated FG's is unique in that the burger is a fresh, never frozen 100% USDA beef, ground in-store daily. They are hand patties so they come out fresh and juicy wrapped in tinfoil. FG offers other fresh ingredients and the standouts are the fresh-cut fries and tasty buns =)! They also offer a bottomless supply of unshelled peanuts for free. On this day, I stopped in for lunch and ordered a "little" cheeseburger with fries and a drink. You can order the "little" which means 1 patty and saves you a few dollars. Personally, I'm not a fan of the 2-patty burgers. As you'll realize this place can be messy and the 2-patty sandwich complicates things a bit. Beyond that they give you numerous ways to customize your order but I typically go "all the way" -- sans mushrooms. Today's visit was outstanding. The burger and fries were fresh and tasty. I'm usually not a fan of the tinfoil (over waxpaper) but FG likes to lock in the heat. Sometimes the sandwich comes out smashed down. This would be a 5-star establishment all day but due to costs (around $18 for one person) and past inconsistency, I've knocked them down a notch. That said, State College has performed well the last few visits!

Amazing burgers and shakes the place was clean and the shakes are made with 100% real fruit so they…read moreare fresh and usually sell out fast!! The people that work there are amazing and the service is great

A photograph of the contents of a Five Guys burger bowl, which include two ground beef patties, tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce ...

A Five Guys hot dog sits on the counter in a Five Guys restaurant.

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A close-up photo of a person putting the top bun of their cheeseburger in front of a Five Guys catering box of toppings.

Local Whiskey

3.5(174 reviews)

Second time here and I'm more practical with expectations. The sandwiches are as expected…read more I had fried chicken sandwich. For $3.50 you can get a million broken fries ( no fork) and for us the ketchups were all empty. It was funny watching other patrons track down ketchup. Seating is Lord of the Rings style, but you know that going in. Solid and expectations met, as 9 pm approaches, groups start coming as a changeover to a bar happens.

They have a burger special which is a very good deal but does not allow for any customizations. It…read morecomes with a fountain drink which is amazing! However, the waitress had asked me if I wanted a refill. Since she asked, I was under the impression that it was free refills so I was shocked when the refill was an additional $5. This made the burger special not worth it anymore since it ended up being $5 extra for just one refill. Other than that, the food came really quickly and the ambiance inside the restaurant is nice.

Great Whiskey and Bourbon collection

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Cheese Steaks

Sowers Harvest Café

4.7(265 reviews)

0.2 mi

This place is busy! It doesn't matter how early you get here, there will be a line. It goes fast…read morethrough and is totally worth the wait. There's seating inside and out. The coffee is always great. Gluten free options! I've had a few of the muffins and they were quite tasty. The avocado toast on gf bread was delicious. Just the right amount of all the good things. Make sure to add bacon!

One of my favorite spots in state college! Look no further for melt in your mouth breakfast and…read morelunch. Their omelettes are amazing, but their sandwiches and paninis are absolutely incredible! They also have great smoothies and coffee drinks. It's super cute and cozy inside, and they have a nice outdoor seating area as well. The staff is always very friendly and I love that you can see them preparing the food behind the counter.

Serving you with a heart of welcome

Sowers Caprese - A toasty caprese sandwich with fresh arugula, house-made pesto, balsamic glaze, and melted provolone.

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Sparkling Spring Iced Tea - A light, floral white tea paired with seltzer for a refreshing sparkle.

Happy Valley Brewing Company

3.6(558 reviews)

1.9 mi

The food is absolutely delicious. Great IPAs to choose from…read moreas well. Check out the basement bar. Thumbs up!!

Cost of burger was $19.00 and had to pay more for fries. Ordered burger as "pink" came well done…read moreand burned around the edges. Overall food was very overpriced and not that great. Cost of dinner for three people was $98.00!!!

Brown Derby and Beer.

Battered Chicken and Fries.

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The Corner Room

3.4(282 reviews)

A hundred years later and still bringing the comfort…read more 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.

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

November 24, 2023 - The Corner Room, State College, PA

Cheeseburger Club

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Bacon cheese bagel

Rumors Lounge

3.3(7 reviews)

0.4 mi

this place has been drastically revised as part of the hotel's makeover. It is now called…read morePoindexter's. It probably should be given a new Yelp page, both for the hotel and for the restaurant/bar. Like any major surgery, it takes a while to get back on your feet. the place changes every week. order at the counter, order at your table, order at the counter, order at both. The MBAs with "big big plans" advising the staff (mostly the previous staff) have left, and left the folks behind trying to implement style effects without the tools they really need. So, an early review that it has changed,and we don't know exactly what it will turn into. The murals are gone. Enjoy the pictures on the site while they last. OLD review: I hesitate to recommend this lest you come. it's a secret place, that is chill. happy hour prices are great. so, come, but not too often because I like it quiet. The folks who work here appear to be real people and have helped when I needed it and my employer was not able to. I've come long enought that I thought I should pay them the complement.

A great place to meet friends! The food is good, the bartender is fabulous. Prices are reasonable…read more A great place to meet.