The Field Burger & Tap

Tucked inside Toftrees Golf Resort, The Field Burger & Tap is an award-winning farm-to-table restaurant serving daily breakfast starting at 7 am on weekends. Look for pancakes, omelets, and lighter fare available.

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Lionne (Nittany Lion Inn)

Lionne at the historic Nittany Lion Inn—reopened after a 2024 renovation—offers an elegant weekend brunch experience blending American and French-influenced cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, craft cocktails, and the timeless grandeur of Penn State's most storied hotel.

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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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Earlystown Diner

Earlystown Diner is a charming country hideaway in Centre Hall serving made-from-scratch homestyle breakfast and lunch favorites—including legendary homemade pies, omelets, and breakfast sandwiches—in a welcoming family atmosphere.

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Kitchen Witch Café

Kitchen Witch Café is a whimsical family-run café near Bald Eagle State Park in Howard, serving homestyle breakfast and lunch made from fresh local ingredients—with eclectic witch-themed décor, house-made scrapple, seasonal sandwiches, and welcoming hospitality.

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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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Original Waffle Shop - West

The Original Waffle Shop West is the flagship West College Avenue location of State College's most beloved breakfast chain—serving the same fresh-made waffles, pancakes, and diner favorites that have made it a Happy Valley tradition for nearly 50 years.

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Sowers Harvest Café

Sowers Harvest Café is a café in downtown State College with a stellar reputation for freshly prepared breakfast and lunch using local ingredients—single-origin micro-batch coffee, signature grillatillas, homemade soft pretzels, and genuine hospitality.

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The Junction 144

The Junction 144 is a newly renovated, 1950s-style diner between Bellefonte and Julian serving homestyle comfort food — morning specials including egg platters, french toast, and pancakes— with friendly staff, generous portions, and a freshly updated atmosphere.

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