My wife and I were on a road trip and just had lunch nearby. I wanted coffee before getting back on…read morethe road. Elixr is my type of coffee shop! Focused on high quality coffee! Clean and modern shop with nice seating. Gentleman working the counter was pleasant and professional. What I would typically call a "pour over", they call a "hand pour". They can call it whatever they want, it was fantastic! They extracted maximum flavor and served it at optimal temperature. Bonus points for the classy vessel it was served in. I would gladly return to Elixr!

Bustling coffee shop on a Saturday morning, great to see with a green sign bully a block away…read more Very organized, while busy it was apparent they know how to move a line. The latte was amazing but a separate espresso was rather like warm, borderline cool. I had already taken to go cups out and dealt with it. Otherwise charming in all regards.

Coffee was good. Good variety of options. Lots of space but was still pretty busy the day I was…read morethere.

This is my besties favorite coffee shop so whenever I'm in town we stop by! We stopped on Sunday…read morewith the dog (who stayed outside) we had coffees and toast on the patio and it was wonderful. She got the strawberry mint with marscapone and I had the banana and almond butter toast. We split them in half so we could have some of each. I think the almond butter was too thick on my toast but other than that everything was delightful

Absolutely loved this place. Super cool old house. Good was amazing- had things for vegetarians…read more The coffee was the best I have had in ages!

The cafe is very vibey. The lights are dim with lots of art and decor and lamps set around which…read morestill makes it a reasonable place to work. I had a French toast latte. It was good but definitely more coffee flavor than flavor French toast flavor. I had the pecan tassie which was so buttery and gooey. It was delicious and I would go back just for that. I went on a Thursday morning and it was extremely full. A nice lady let me share her table until one opened up but if it is regularly that full I don't know that I would be back.

I was amazed I hadn't written a review about one of my favorite places in State College. Websters…read moreis awesome and I come here several times a month, much to my wife's chagrin. Webster's has a fantastic book selection, and I really don't think I've ever seen prices as cheap as theirs. The bookstore is huge, and there is always something I find to buy. They have an enormous selection of folio editions, a huge Civil War section, and manage to keep cheap paper backs to a minimum. They have occasional events and sales, such as buy 3 get one free, or when a donor drops off a huge stack of books they often put them out at sale prices. The owners are also so so nice and really love books. They will do whatever they can to help you find something you're interested in. I am in love with the space. Piles of books everywhere, sort of chaotic organization, winding bookcases and hidden seating areas - all they need is a cat! You can reserve tables for meetings, but you can also just grab an open one. I actually have never eaten AT the cafe, but I've had their catering quite often and it is really delicious food.

Like many second hand bookstores, you get the occasional grandpa nodding off to his book, the older…read moreuncle who unbeknownst to himself starts singing along with the cafe music, and ladies meeting up for a chat. But also like many independent bookstores like this, you can the feel for the down to earth community where people just are. I came in for a morning coffee and to browse the books. I was impressed by the young barista's skill in making a latte to my preferences, and it was really nice to weave my way around the shelves to see what an algorithm recommendation would normally miss. Not sure about the food, but the book space and coffee are on point.

I brought some cookies from Dulce Luca to a dish party this holiday season. The party host had…read morecookies from another "famous" place, but OMG there was absolutely no comparison. They say every single ingredient is premium, even the sugar which was kept to a pleasant minimum. They had international varieties of cookies, tres leches, tiramisu, pistachio crème cheese, etc.

I finally stopped into Chew Chew Bun and was so glad I did!…read more It's a smaller place, so expect to get there at a good time for seating. Service was nice and willing to tell me more about the drink options when I wasn't sure what to order. But it has a great selection of coffee and tea drinks. The Portuguese egg tarts were perfect. I wish I ordered more. The matcha muffin was tasty though I did bring it home to enjoy with some butter. I loved the seasonal red tea affogato that I ordered. Highly recommend.

My sesame latte was delicious! In fact, i stopped in again next day for a 2nd cup on my way back…read morehome. Highly recommended

Cute dessert and boba shop in state college. This one is a family favorite and the best, in my…read moreopinion, boba shop on campus. Tons of options, fresh ingredients, and homemade desserts! I opted for a creme brûlée, which they torched there for me and was so creamy yet crispy with the torched sugar. We also got a brown sugar milk boba, chocolate mousse cake, and red velvet cake, all of which were massive hits with the group. Great study spot, large and long tables and conveniently located with parking as well!

Some activity despite a poorly lit entrance. Mochi is ok but uninspired…read more Nice people. Quick service. Shutting down to darkened dessert cases 15 minutes before closing.

State College bagel visit, part 1…read more Irving's is located in the heart of State College, directly across College from Penn State. This is clearly a student favorite, with amole seating capacity and plenty of coffee. It was well-inhabited by sleepy students during my ex May visit. I ordered a basic poppy bagel (toasted) wiith cream cheese. Service was quick and friendly, with a generous schmear of cream cheese. The bagel was tasty, and in the middle (in my experience) of the amount of poppy seed. I'd definitely recommend Irving's though it is probably a madhouse during the school year so plan your visit accordingly.

Actually awful. I had to argue with the owner about a smoothie if they miss made because I have…read moreallergies and today I went and I ordered a bacon and cheese on a bagel and I literally got two slices of bacon. That's it. I wish I was joking that's how funny this is to me. I will not be back and I don't recommend you go. The other picture is all the bacon I received on one half of the sandwich. $9 for this is wild.

The short version: I love this place! Definitely go here!…read moreNow the long one for those who like to know what they are getting into: the employees are some of the kindest people I have ever interacted with. Joe at the register makes sure you have everything you need, makes great recommendations, and is very compassionate! I wish I got the other employees name as well, she was really sweet and the lavender London fog was so good. I also got the chili, it's amazing, hearty, and made the way I love. Because of this I will note that if you have a cinnamon allergy you will want to avoid the chili as it's definitely in there! Quiet, clean, and comfy vibes that allowed me to have about two hours to myself to read and relax!

Lovely ambiance, warm and inviting service. The perfect place to meet a friend, read a book, or get…read moresome work done outside the office.

Oh dear breakfast, how I love thee so. The first meal of the day, to open the day and break the…read morefast, and so many good flavors on the table. I mean, C'MON!! Look at the photos of what I had in front of me this morning. It's not even noon yet and I'm already posting about this place (cuz I don't wanna forget it - and remind myself to return next time I'm here in the area). The tea, so wonderful. My tomato menemen, perfect - but I did do a mod with simit instead of the sourdough bread - and ordered extra yogurt and kibbeh (vegan available) for the table. Service was top notch - there but not in our face and fast. We were here on the earlier side so plenty of tables available - but they started filling as we were heading out. Just such a lovely place overall.

Hannah was a personable attentive waitress . The restaurant was fairly empty as it is a Monday…read moremorning and graduation was Mother's Day weekend. The owners have done a beautiful job making the large space look bright and colorful. We should have tried one of the Turkish specialties but opted for a yogurt cup with fresh fruit and granola and a cheese omelet. Both were fresh and tasty. Hannah said the place picks it in on weekends so try it on a weekday if you can.