Some places are worth building an entire adventure around. Penn State Berkey Creamery is one of…read morethem. As fate would have it, my Adventure Buddy and I found ourselves in State College on National Ice Cream Day, and there was absolutely no way I was leaving town without finally visiting the home of my favorite ice cream flavor ever...Monkey Business (banana ice cream, peanut butter swirl, chocolate chips). I'd fallen in love with Monkey Business last summer after trying it at an ice cream shop close to my house, but somehow I'd never actually made it to the Creamery itself. Correcting that oversight immediately became part of the day's adventure plan! We arrived around 12:30 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, fully expecting National Ice Cream Day to mean complete chaos. Surprisingly, it wasn't. Busy? Absolutely. But the line moved quickly, everyone seemed to know exactly what they were doing and the whole operation ran like a well-oiled ice cream machine. Then I looked around. Cheese. Sticky buns. Chocolate milk. Bagels. Ice cream. Ice cream. More ice cream. At one point I turned to my Adventure Buddy and said..."I could live here." Ordering couldn't have been easier. First, you tell the cashier whether you're getting a cone, bowl or shake and pay. Then you move down to the ice cream counter, where you pick your flavor. Finally...you wait for your number to be called so someone can hand you what can only be described as an absurdly generous serving of happiness. While I waited, I sampled the Grilled Stickies flavor. Big mistake! It was phenomenal! For approximately fifteen seconds, I seriously considered abandoning my beloved Monkey Business and trying something new. Fortunately...I came to my senses. Monkey Business and I have history together. When my number was called, the gentleman behind the counter handed me a bowl that was significantly larger than I expected. And yes...I audibly squealed. Again. Right there in the middle of the Creamery. I looked at him and said, "You absolutely made my day!" Because he had. We found a table outside on the patio to enjoy the beautiful weather, performed a few completely necessary happy food dances and proceeded to enjoy every glorious bite of what is still, without question, my favorite ice cream flavor on Earth. For only $6. On National Ice Cream Day. Honestly, I don't know how that day could've gotten any better. PRO TIP: Don't skip the sample spoon! There are so many incredible flavors that it's worth trying something new before committing. Just be warned...you may accidentally discover another favorite! I also learned that Berkey Creamery ships ice cream to the lower 48 states. This information feels...dangerous. Living only about an hour and a half away, I probably don't need to have Monkey Business shipped directly to my house. But...I may have to test the process someday. You know...in the name of science! If you're anywhere near State College, do yourself a favor and make the stop. Whether you're a Penn State fan, an ice cream enthusiast or just someone who appreciates an exceptionally well-run small operation, Berkey Creamery absolutely lives up to its legendary reputation. WE ARE...ICE CREAM HEAVEN!

My younger self would be dismayed with my present self for this ranking. This is probably the most…read moreiconic ice cream shop in all of Pennsylvania, and I attach a good amount of teenage memories to it. That said, while there are some really wonderful features of their ice cream, particularly the texture of small chocolate chunks they embed, it's not actually the greatest ice cream in existence. The chocolate is too milky, the mint too green and artificial, etc. It might make more sense to think of it as exemplary commercial rather than distinctly artisinal?

One of the best ice creams in town. It's a really good base with amazing flavors. Has coconut…read morealmond joy, cow tracks and brownie batter.

Excellent ice cream made on site. Fresh milk products. Old time atmosphere. I always get a…read morechocolate malt.

Really great ice cream. Nice and smooth. The blueberry was so fresh and the mint flake was…read moreexceptional. The flakes seemed to be pieces of Andes mints which really elevated it.

I'm visiting my wonderful.Aunt, driving by I thought, "mmmm, this looks interesting." WOW! What a…read morefantastic experience! I met one of the owners, Candy, & her beautiful daughter, working there. They let me taste several flavors. It was all just delicious! I'm actually salivating as I write this! I chose Blueberry & Coffee flavor in a waffle bowl! Livin' the Best Life! I was told it would taste like blueberry coffee cake, & indeed it did!! I don't know if my pants can afford for me to stop there again but my wallet can! 4 scoops & 2 waffle bowls totalled $7.50! Folks if you don't give this place a try, you are missin' out! In addition to fabulous ice cream they sell gorgeous hanging flower baskets & some potted flower arrangements (live plants.) I'm just so tickled I stopped here & I'll definitely be back again! Right after I buy bigger pants!

Harner Farm Market is a cute place to come purchase pumpkins, mums, miscellaneous salsa, jams, and…read moremore! It was a cute place with kind service. Though the line at the counter can get a little busy, the workers are efficient and the layout of the market makes it not to feel too crowded. It was nice to not have to walk too far for our pumpkin needs, and they have a great selection overall.

Their prices have really gone up over the last few years. I don't usually stop here. There tomatoes…read morevery delicious but I don't feel like they're as good as they used to be either.

Looking for handcrafted ice cream with delicious entrées, then the Parlor is a go-to spot…read more A homey location with friendly service! It is a cute spot to get a meal and dessert. There are yummy ice cream flavors. My partner enjoyed his mint chocolate chips with added brownie pieces while I enjoyed Saylor's Swirl with added peanut butter cups. The pretzels and crab dip were delicious and made well. The ingredients are fresh and are quality made. Plus, we love that there are pup cups that the pups can enjoy with the outdoor seating. I highly recommend this local business and cannot wait to come back to try the deep-fried cake!

I've been to The Parlor several times since they have been open. Always a great experience. Staff…read moreis very friendly and fun. I find the ice cream delicious. I am working my way through all the flavors. I had Dad Bod last weekend and the chocolate was very good! Had it topped with house made peanut butter fudge. Also, had The Parlor Burger. I highly recommend it! The Waygu beef was very flavorful and it was cooked to a perfect medium/rare. Thanks, Justin!

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.

This is the only Coldstone Creamery location in town, so if you're an avid fan of Coldstone, then…read morethere you go. I've been here a couple of times and every time, it has been pretty empty. There is tons of seating inside, but I've never seen this place have more than 3-4 customers at a time. This is probably because of the fact that Penn State has it's own creamery that is boatloads better than Coldstone. The one nice thing about this Coldstone is that they do take LevelUp as a payment method. Only Coldstone and the Quiznos takes LevelUp, and it's just a nice little convenience to have. Oh Coldstone, you're so bad for everyone's health and usually are pretty good, but when stacked up with the Berkey Creamery, you kind of end up becoming everyone's 2nd choice.

Well, I've come across this Penn State town to visit some family friends for the first time ever…read moreand I had a sudden craving for some ice cream. Luckily, this Cold Stone location was open on Black Friday!! I got the Cheesecake Fantasy Ice Cream in a Love It size. It was so delicious to the point that I actually forgot to take a photo of my ice cream and realized I should've taken a photo of it after I ate it all already. Anyways, employees were very friendly and the service was fast.

Honestly, I usually love sweet frog but I was extremely disappointed tonight. The store was hotter…read morethan outside, the frozen yogurt was melted and the toppings were messed up and melted as well. The workers were extremely nice but were clearly sweating and were in not okay working conditions. This needs to be fixed or I will not be back.

I have never had a better sweet frog experience! Harley was very welcoming. She was very patient…read moreand answered a lot of questions I had. Yum!

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.

Gravitation is a force manifested by acceleration toward…read moreeach other of two free material particles or bodies or of radiant-energy quanta, which is why I cannot definitively explain how gravity works or how zippers work for that matter, however I can definitely tell you that sometimes in the middle of December it's 10°f outside one day and 50°f the next day, because of climate change, maybe, or just because the weather in a mountain valley is volatile. Either way, when I go to Dairy Queen I don't really care whether or not my DQ blizzard can defy gravity. When I get ice cream I'm not trying to become a participant in a cirque du soleil inspired experience. I simply want candy and ice cream blended into a paper cup and handed to me like it would be for any other food related transaction, because Im just trying to satisfy my sugar craving, while I'm walking home, because my caffeine high is wearing off, which is causing my brain to lose focus on the fact that because of climate change Scientists are working on efforts to clone 200 wooly mammoths in an attempt to save the melting permafrost. Then again, since I ordered a Hawaiian blizzard with extra toppings and one piece of pineapple fell onto the counter I qualified for a free blizzard, so who has time to worry about melting permafrost or wondering how gravity even works, because I'm not that good at multitasking and right now I have two blizzards to carry home. Thankfully I can type reviews hands free thanks to Siri. -sent from iPhone.

Very poor work staff ettiquette and behavior! Dispicable service, i will NOT be returning, even…read morethough i spend $100/month there. Myself and a friend were in the drive-thru at lunchtime on 10/14/26. Person taking the orders forgot their mic was on and made a derogatory comment about my friend, which wasnt true. Upon confronting them at the pickup counter and pointing out that we heard their comments on the microphone and asking for the manager's name, we were given a totally made up name. When we threatened to leave a bad review, the manager begged us not to. Said he was going to give a refund and a gift card for the incident, but no apology, but instead tried to offer a "buy 10 get 1 free" card, which we promptly threw away! Corporate will be notified about this disgusting treatment and will make sure I tell everyone I know not to visit this establishment!