Janejira's Guidebook for State College
Food Scene
I'm a culinary teacher at Janejira's Kitchen. I have traveled and lived in major US cities before moving to this small town. My standards are higher than the average. We have a limited selection in our little small-town. Hope you'll find something you can enjoy and if you ever wish to take an on-demand cooking. For an authentic experience, pickup my homegrown pesticide-free exotic ingredients during your stay! Send me a text.
If you're in a group of 4+, you have to try their fries. The ambient of this place is nice. It's a big open space with fireplace, but certain areas of the restaurant can be chilly; I always bring a sweater. Need reservations for weekend visits, or you might be waiting for an hour.
37 locals recommend
The Field Burger & Tap
1 Country Club LnIf you're in a group of 4+, you have to try their fries. The ambient of this place is nice. It's a big open space with fireplace, but certain areas of the restaurant can be chilly; I always bring a sweater. Need reservations for weekend visits, or you might be waiting for an hour.
I LOVEEEEE this little place. This is not great for a large group because they only have 1 large table. If you are going there for lunch, you need to arrive before noon, otherwise once the place fills up, you will need to wait! They do not take reservation and will not seat you unless all your parties have arrived. I always order Spicy Raman Noodles.
28 locals recommend
Tadashi Japanese Restaurant
206 W College AveI LOVEEEEE this little place. This is not great for a large group because they only have 1 large table. If you are going there for lunch, you need to arrive before noon, otherwise once the place fills up, you will need to wait! They do not take reservation and will not seat you unless all your parties have arrived. I always order Spicy Raman Noodles.
Insomnia Cookies
421 E Beaver AveOMG...
If you're looking for a special place to dine, this is a good farm to table restaurant that just opened up (summer 2019). Their menu is small and they will accommodate any food allergies you might have. Tell them Janejira sent you!
13 locals recommend
RE Farm Cafe at Windswept Farm
1000 S Fillmore RdIf you're looking for a special place to dine, this is a good farm to table restaurant that just opened up (summer 2019). Their menu is small and they will accommodate any food allergies you might have. Tell them Janejira sent you!
Something for everyone. Best waitstaff. Since COVID lockdown, they only do carry-out.
43 locals recommend
Kamrai Thai&Sushi House
901 Pike StSomething for everyone. Best waitstaff. Since COVID lockdown, they only do carry-out.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is cute and very well accessible if you are downtown. They have outdoors/indoors seatings. I normally can get seats here. I haven't had their cocktails, but draft wheat beer...yumm! The squid appetizer is nice!
47 locals recommend
Local Whiskey
107 E Beaver AveThis place is cute and very well accessible if you are downtown. They have outdoors/indoors seatings. I normally can get seats here. I haven't had their cocktails, but draft wheat beer...yumm! The squid appetizer is nice!
Everything for the family from simple dining to live music. Bar seats also available.
66 locals recommend
American Ale House
821 Cricklewood DrEverything for the family from simple dining to live music. Bar seats also available.
Hands down the BEST cocktails in town. You will actually get what you pay here. Cin cin!
10 locals recommend
Chumley's
108 W College AveHands down the BEST cocktails in town. You will actually get what you pay here. Cin cin!
Essentials
You'll get quality groceries done here. Wegmans actually has a small alcohol section and ready to eat food bar. Their pizzas are great and cheap which you can buy by the slice or whole. Enjoy!
96 locals recommend
Wegmans
345 Colonnade BlvdYou'll get quality groceries done here. Wegmans actually has a small alcohol section and ready to eat food bar. Their pizzas are great and cheap which you can buy by the slice or whole. Enjoy!
This is the closest market to the house which carries some international ingredients.
52 locals recommend
Weis Markets
560 Westerly PkwyThis is the closest market to the house which carries some international ingredients.
Trader Joe's
243 Patriot LnI love the staffs at our Trader Joe's. They are the sweetest!
Arts & Culture
A small museum with a little gift-shop that has amazing prices! The museum is relocating to the Arboretum and is still under construction.
38 locals recommend
Palmer Museum of Art
Bigler RoadA small museum with a little gift-shop that has amazing prices! The museum is relocating to the Arboretum and is still under construction.
Parks & Nature
One of my most favorite spots in town. It's so beautiful there and free entrance.
124 locals recommend
The Arboretum at Penn State
Bigler RoadOne of my most favorite spots in town. It's so beautiful there and free entrance.
Entertainment & Activities
The State Theatre
130 W College AveFor listings of shows:
http://thestatetheatre.org/