Corner Room

A State College institution since 1926, The Corner Room anchors the corner of College and Allen across from Old Main, serving crowd-pleasing brunch classics and an all-day continental breakfast.

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Grace Restaurant (Carnegie House)

Grace at Carnegie House is State College's most elegant dining room—an intimate fine-dining restaurant with Italian-inspired cuisine, a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, and weekend brunch menus featuring dishes like small plates, benedict, crepes, and the Grace Breakfast.

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Flour & Stone

Flour & Stone is a farm-to-table gem in Pine Grove Mills offering a weekend brunch of scratch-made pastries, inventive egg dishes, handcrafted sandwiches, and fresh salads—a beautifully appointed dining experience next door to its sister venue Pine Grove Hall.

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Gigi's Southern Table

Gigi's Southern Table brings bold Southern hospitality to Happy Valley with a Sunday brunch menu bursting with charm—think banana foster French toast, fried chicken biscuits, Gigi's Southern Classic Benedict, shrimp and grits, and a cocktail program that's the best in the area.

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Hublersburg Inn

Hublersburg Inn—“The Hubie”—is a hidden-gem brunch spot, offering a seasonal menu with creative options for all dietary needs and relaxing outdoor seating. Look for their Bloody & mimosa menu, bennys, and new takes on brunch standards.

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The Naked Egg Cafe

Fun and cozy cafe known for benedicts, omelets, and generous brunch plates. The Naked Egg is a hidden gem.

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Elk Creek Cafe & Aleworks

Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks is a great out-of-the-way brunch spot featuring favorites that are worth the trip. Look for the scrambies, pancakes, and benedicts!

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Marin Eats (Axemann Brewery)

Marin Eats is a homegrown café-on-wheels concept that found a permanent home inside Axemann Brewery—a fun Sunday brunch with a kids' menu, all enjoyed creekside with craft beer from the brewery on tap.

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Original Waffle Shop - North

The Original Waffle Shop North is a beloved Penn State-area institution—a bustling breakfast spot famous for fresh-squeezed OJ, creative waffles, chocolate chip pancakes, and generous egg platters served up with fast, friendly service.

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