The Corner Room

Returning my son to PSU after the Thanksgiving break and we decided to stop in for brunch. We did not have a reservation but timed it well. We were seated in the main bar area within a few minutes of arrival. 10-15 minutes later the lobby was filled with people looking for a table. Not sure if they were understaffed that day, we waited a bit for our waitress to take our order. My coffee came to the table when I went to the bathroom, no creamer was left. The food came out in a reasonable time, I had the blueberry pancakes and my son the waffle. The food was very good, they do use real Maple Syrup which I appreciate. The price was reasonable for the quality of food. There is enough on the menu to satisfy most people. I like the decor of the restaurant, they had it decorated for the holidays.

Good appetizers, entrees were OK. The steak frites was not that great. Steak was overcooked (asked for med rare vs well done in picture) and without the sauce it would be uneditable. Dry and just generally not great. The service was disappointing. Our waiter really killed the vibe at our table. Not sure why. ASG upstairs has better food and service. Corner room is more like an Applebees

Atmosphere makes the food taste extra special. Location, interior design, comfort, and service are the intangibles that provide an exceptional experience.

Best smoked salmon sandwich I ate in State College. Breads were very loaded with lots of cream cheese, salmon, arugula, and pickled red onion. It was normally coming with chips but I upgraded it to with salad and salad was also very nice with tasty olive oil/balsamic dressing. My Mediterranean stomach had a real fest. Will come again soon. It was a very busy time with THON but my order still was not late.

Giving this place 3 stars because it is very un-accesible. The only restrooms available are by going up there flights of stairs. The booths were narrow and difficult to manage getting in and out (with dignity) if your knees don't work well. Yes, the food was good. Wait staff was quick to answer questions and food came hot. Tomato Soup was wonderful with the toasted Gouda sandwich. Husband enjoyed his Salmon Caesar Salad. BUT if you aren't an able-bodied college student, you'll need to skip this place.

Just a really cool place, right off PSU campus. Decent beer selection, could be better. That's my only complaint. Everyone loved their food. I had a burger. It was very good, perfectly cooked, perfectly melted cheese and the roll was good. The guy hosting was really cool and our waitress was a sweetheart.

Awesome spot at Penn State. Get the big round coaches corner booth!

9/21/24 - My son and I attended a Penn State game and a Steelers game this weekend. Our home is Birmingham, AL. We wanted to experience games at these two great stadiums and eat at establishments with a great tradition. We were very pleased with The Corner Room. Very pleasant staff from the hostess who recommended we eat at the bar since we were a party of two and the very friendly, attentive young man serving us at the bar. I had the double stack burger/fries and my son had the buffalo fried chicken sandwich/fries. The burger was very good and my son enjoyed his sandwich. Fun traditional place to eat with good food - highly recommend you eat at The Corner Room!

Good service and everyone is very nice. The food is excellent especially for a college town. The prices aren't bad either. Nice sit down meal with cute vibes

One of the few stalwarts remaining! Stopped in for a 30 Dec 2025 brunch / lunch with the family and MIL. The grilled stickies were amazing! And the only place to get them since the Diners demise (my guess). Well made brunch cocktails! The mix of omelettes and sandwiches order were all good to great. The service was excellent! Even allowing my MIL remain at the table while we popped into a shop in the same block. Until so many other SC places they have not changed! Thank you! Traditions remain!

Went to the Corner Room during the busy move-in weekend. The person facilitating the front was really friendly, energetic & seated us in the time frame promised. I was excited to try this place especially because they had recently painted "Plant Based Options" on the front window and even this very Yelp page claims there are vegan options. When we were greeted by the server I asked if there was a separate menu that had plant based/vegan options since I don't see any in the menu. She seemed annoyed at the question and told me there were none, so I explained I only asked bc it was painted on the window, to which she waived her hand dismissively and said, "I don't know what that's about." So, the Mexican salad with no cheese and the sweet potato fries- she then tried to upsell me protein for the salad, asking if I wanted some kind of meat. To add insult to injury- I found a bug crawling around my salad (I guess that's the protein?), so I didn't even get to eat it, though it was just basic salad. The server took the salad & took the salad off the bill- I know it wasn't her fault, it was a busy weekend & I assume she didn't make the food or put a big in it, but she wasn't exactly friendly, I felt very unwelcome from beginning when asking for what they advertised. I won't return, nor do I recommend. The sweet potato fries were good!

Rolled in about 8:30 on game day and was quickly seated in booth along front window. Eggs benny was fine. Tried the special pastry. Best feature was the atmosphere and the staff who are a well oiled machine.

Always a cool place to eat. Aesthetically pleasing, good service, and well made food. I got the Chicken Sandwich and my gf got the Alfredo. Both were very good.

Went in to buy Grilled Stickies to take home (thought this was the only place you can buy them). The host said they were out of the plain ones and only had ones with nuts. A waitress she thought they had plain ones in the back so they went to look. In the meantime another gentleman came out and asked if he could help us, I explained to him we were wanting to purchase stickies so he proceeded to ring us up. Turns out all the ones up front were indeed plain ones! Think maybe the first guy was newer. You have to buy them in increments of 2 here. They are also sold at The Creamery and you can buy them individually there for slightly higher price. We didn't dine in so I can't speak to the restaurant experience however the menu looks good! *edited went to eat the Sticky buns today and then indeed HAVE NUTS! The gentleman who sold them to me said if they had nuts it would say it largely on the box but they don't! Thankfully we are not allergic and don't mind nuts(my daughter will be disappointed).

This place is a Landmark! Great place to get a sit down breakfast! Right across from campus. We got a primo window seat looking at campus! Start off with a cup of coffee. I always like an appetizer for breakfast, a warm Grilled Stickie Bun, a must have in State College!!!! You may have to order some more!!! Then I got the Eggs Benedict, very good! Service was good and fast! This place was here when my parents were here, when I was here and when my son was here! If you are visiting State College put this place on your list to try!!

Had an enjoyable late lunch at Tge Corner Room, directly across College Ave from the Penn State campus. The decor is old school dark paneling with plenty of interesting booth and banquette spaces, and fun historic photos of State College. I enjoyed a quite tasty double stack cheeseburger. The Corner Room also serves breakfast all day, which was an unexpected pleasant twist I'll have to try on a future visit. Service was fast and attentive. A very nice experience overall.

The other day me and my mom went here for lunch when we got there. There was a short wait but instead we went to the first come first serve counter, which is close to the entrance. The service is very good and food was great. I got a sandwich with bacon and avocados on a sourdough bread with chips and my mom got the grilled cheese. The drink menu looked wonderful. It was the first time I ever went for lunch and I was very impressed. This restaurant is iconic. I would even go as far as say it's up there with the waffle shop. If you can't state college I'll definitely check this restaurant out. It's a favorite of many people that live at in State College

Sadly, I could only get a grilled cheese. On sour dough bread, which I don't like. Seems odd that you can't substitute, but the pulled pork was good and surprisingly spicy. The restaurant is loud, especially on weekends. Service was good and friendly and the food was decent.

Nostalgic place to meet for any meal while in State College. And decorated for the holidays! Such a cozy spot. We were pleasantly surprised when we were quoted for a 45 min wait (for a party of 3 on a Sunday for lunch) and only waited 20 mins. Our server Seneca was so sweet, friendly, and lightning fast. Delicious food as always.

UPDATE SEPTEMBER, 2025: I stopped in for lunch on a Monday with an old friend so our mission was lunch and reminiscing. We had a booth along College Avenue so the atmosphere was perfect. Our waitress Saige B could not have been nicer or sweeter to put up with us. The double cheeseburger was just great and the pecan pie was excellent. All in all, a great meal at this traditional place that knows how to do it right.

We had an amazing time and the food was really good and we had a great location in the restaurant where we could watch the people outside. We went there for Thanksgiving and it was just so much fun.

The Corner Room is a great place to eat at in downtown State College. Ample space and seating with attentive and caring service. There are many food options! Service was prompt and everyone enjoyed their meal. I personally had the Eggs in Purgatory dish and it was tasty and filling. A great place to dine at.

Delicious food, great atmosphere, and friendly service. We have been there several times while visiting Penn State and also have a good experience.

Went on a game day Saturday was expecting it to be a way worse wait but only about 10 to 15 mins! We had a super nice waitress my mom started with the grilled sticky latte for $7 it even comes with a little piece of sticky bun! It was pretty good! I then ordered the ham and cheese for $13 but put it on a wrap with goat cheese and apricot jam was so freaking good, when I actually got home, I got ingredients to make my own at home. My mom got the bruschetta grilled cheese for $12 which was great as well!!

The service is fantastic 99% of the time. The food is always great, though things such as the complete were overcooked. I would recommend the muffin of the day, buttered and grilled. Avocado toast is a must, and their waffles reign supreme. The atmosphere is welcoming, laid back, and very communal. The mimosa tower is a staple and tradition you must have at least once. Don't be fooled by the price tag--it is a lot and worth it!

This place is a State College staple. It's right on College Ave and right next to campus. There is plenty of seating and the tables move fast. The food variety is ok, but what they do have is very good. The only hiccup in our entire visit was the service. We were seated quickly but it took time for our waitress to visit and get a drink order. Then it took time to get the drinks and place an order. Then we didn't really see her again until I flagged her down for drink refills when we were almost done with our meal. I don't want to give the wrong impression, when she was with us she was nice. It just took forever. And I noticed it wasn't super busy so I don't believe she was overworked. I'm assuming this was a one off because I've seen so many good reviews but figured I'd post my experience anyway. It's still a great place and I'll definitely be back when I visit my PSU student for football games and the like. Give it a shot for sure!

So the menu options were average, drink choices were plentiful. The mimosa was average.. Wife had the caesar salad with chicken tenders, (no Ranch dressing) and she liked the meal and said chicken was real good. (She likes ranch vs caesar dressing) i had the reuben and it was real good, treat was having Martins kettle cooked chips, my favorite. We had mimosas and I didnt care for the mimosa..sorry. The service was real good, thank you. and the prices were average.

When it's not overrun with people on the weekends, this place is really nice to set down and eat. The sandwiches are so good, along with desserts you'll enjoy The only negatives I can really say is the Lemonade's kinda expensive at $6 per, and the chicken Alfredo's just mac and cheese with some chicken on it. When you get the chance to eat here, go for it.

Charming setting but food is dreadful. Ordered fried chicken sandwich--an easy enough preparation--and it tasted disgusting. Chicken was fried for far too long in old and stale tasting oil. Texture was very tough. No way to send it back because it was takeout. A big waste of 20.00.

We shared the chili and really enjoyed all the flavors in it and would absolutely order it again. We both had the Caesar salad which we also enjoyed. The croutons tasted house made. We added chicken to the salad that tasted more grilled than roasted which it says on the menu. We were very happy because we prefer grilled and it was perfectly seasoned. We enjoyed the atmosphere food service and I really loved my blackberry Mock Tail as well as the music that they play. There are many restaurants in the area to try. We are very happy that we chose this one and will most definitely be back when we are in the area.

Strawberry margarita was so fresh and summery. For my dinner I enjoyed the elevated grilled cheese which was a symphony of decadent cheeses, also had a side of Mac and cheese! So delicious! Cute little pub atmosphere and a State College staple !

They were very busy. Service was a little slow. But the server told us in advance. She was supper sweet the whole experience. The food was great. It is obviously an iconic place with the authentic feel of the place. But please read this, very important. If you get 1 thing to eat. Get the Grilled sticky's. They are too die for.

Daughter has dairy allergy. Normal menu can accommodate. Was invited for Easter and they had absolutely nothing on buffet she could eat. Charged full price for her plate when the only thing she could have was bacon and manager refused to make anything in the kitchen to accommodate allergy. Not impressed with customer service.

The service was great. The waitress checked in on us throughout our dining experience. Our food came out so quickly that we initially thought the order was for a different table. The cocktails were just ok. Also, the sandwich was served without the pickle and chips, though that was quickly remedied after calling it out to our waitress. The side of roasted broccoli was exceptional. However, the sandwich had potential but the bread may be the downfall. The thick slices of bread made it difficult to eat and the bread fell apart. The bacon and turkey were tasty and the portions of protein and vegetables (lettuce and tomato) was balanced. The herb aioli was surprisingly fantastic.

Love the atmosphere, location, people watching, been going for many decades, just not digging the new menu that is way different than previous decades old one. Consider rotating in a traditional menu item like open faced turkey sandwich. Thanks.

They charge you for salad dressing with your salad. Talk about nickel and diming! I get it's just a dollar but come on, a salad is supposed to come with dressing! I tried to call but there is no phone number for them. Wish I looked at my bill before I paid it.

Iconic location - but even with the new menu it wasn't what it used to be food wise. Limited menu that was just mediocre- it could be fabulous. Bring back the open faced turkey sandwich and French onion soup. The calamari was chewy and over breaded. Add fresh cut fries. The waiter was great ! The atmosphere great! My husband said his Ruben was decent. Due to lack of menu options probably won't be back. I do love the location and atmosphere though -which will always bring people in - no matter what.

Looking for brunch before a Penn State Football game, we decided to go to The Corner Room on the corner of College Avenue and South Allen Street. The town restaurant were full of Penn State fans dressed in their white shirts for the game, so we had to put our name in. Our wait was less than 20 minutes before we were shown to our table. We loved all the old photos and Penn State decor. The atmosphere was festive with everyone looking forward to the game. We ordered the avocado toast which was delicious along with a "skillet" called Eggs in Purgatory. They were equally good with a hint of spice/chili flakes, feta, and tomato sauce. The fried chicken sandwich with hot honey was also tasty but could have used a side salad rather than a bag of chips. Overall, it was a fun game-day destination!

In town for work meetings and stopped in with 2 co-workers. We loved this place! It has a very historic, northeast feel to it. The service is great - very friendly and attentive. We asked our server what she would recommend and she didn't hesitate - Salmon Tostadas and Fried Chicken sandwich. I got the tostadas and I agree- Delicious! Co-workers both got the fried chicken sandwich. One liked it; the other didn't like the sweetness of the hot honey on it. Prices are very reasonable. Would recommend.

DO NOT get an omelette from here. Worst I have ever tasted. The Eggs were clearly fake, they were very slimely and disgusting, as I cut into it. Grease literally poured out like a river. Do not go here if you want an Omelette

Enjoyed for a quick lunch bite on move in day. Wasn't too crowded, service was quick. Food was pretty good. Had BLTs which were tasty.

Ordered steak and eggs for breakfast. Absolutely phenomenal, steak cooked to perfection and very tender. Awesome environment and will be back. Couldn't recommend enough

Went here a couple months back for dinner with some buddies. I got the burger and fries and it was pretty good. Service was fairly quick. The ambiance was decent. It's got a family style restaurant vibe to it. I've been here the corner room a few times before and would definitely come back again. I would recommend checking out the Corner Room for a meal if you're in the area.

A last minute decision to stop in was a good one. Quiet weekend in HV so we walked in and were seated right away. We weren't too hungry so had soup, chicken Caesar salad and the ham and cheese sandwich with chips. All were good, the sandwich was a surprise love for me. Trying to replicate it at home. The strawberry lemonade with vodka was so refreshing and tasty too! Service was top notch. Everyone was pleasant and accommodating. Love the historic and diner-esque feel. Will have to try other dishes next time.

It's been over ten years since I've been to the corner room. I remember it being so yummy during my college days but found that expectations fell short during our last visit over the weekend. It was a football weekend and we were lucky in that we didn't have to wait for a table. We were seated right away and our waiter promptly came over and got our drinks. We had mozzarella sticks and onion rings for an app that were both delicious. We waited forever for our meals. It was almost an hour. Our meals were really yummy. I liked the flavor of my purgatory egg skillet but felt it was missing something. It was almost like a soup - just eggs, tomato sauce and fried onion crisps. I realized that it was supposed to come with bread which our waiter brought over shortly after I asked. It was much better with the bread to soak up but still it would have been better over potatoes or something. My husband enjoyed his wrap and my friends enjoyed their tuna salad sandwich and fried chicken sandwich!

The watermelon salad is outstanding! Burgers are good. Service was absolutely terrible which sucks because I could have left a higher star rating. Oh well, maybe the third time will be the charm.

The absolute worst dining experience I have ever had. Food was cold, waitress was absolutely HORRIBLE. Waitress Spilt pizza sauce all over the table and floor, stated "that's unfortunate" and walked away. Left the spill there for 20+ minutes and never came back until we asked for a manager. Manager was absolutely useless in the situation. "Took care of it" by taking one drink of the $200 bill. REALLY? . Truly HORRIBLE service. Food was borderline inedible it was so cold.

Disgusting! Highly disappointing. Ordered breakfast eggs over medium. It came out burnt greasy overcooked and raw in spots. The sausage link wasn't even drained of grease. Took one bite of it didn't eat that the potatoes are just cube diced frozen potatoes. You get one slice of toast. Go somewhere else if you can spend some money unless you want nasty food.

Always busy, but worth the wait. The double stacked hamburger was one of the best burgers I have had anywhere. Staff is always busy and serving customers but attentive pre order as well as during the meal for whatever you may need

Diner vibe's restaurant in downtown state college. Small menu but you can get breakfast for dinner. Old fashion was better than expected and came with a piece of bacon. Salad was good. Some good beers on tap.

Nice staff, solid good quality food, prompt lunch service, great location. Menu has a good variety. The revamped menu is very much improved from the old days. Portobello mushroom ciabatta was very good. Ordered fries rather than chips, and they were nice and thin and crispy.

Went for breakfast on a Sunday after a football game. Wait was longer than they estimated, we could only have the buffet which would have been ok except there were many items that needed to be restocked. Scrambled eggs were super wet. Nice selection of everything had been replenished.

Good variety of entrees to choose from. The waiter suggested the prime rib sandwich and did not disappoint. The fried onions were fresh, the meat was flavorful. I'd love to go back. The environment was also pleasant.

We loved our brunch and would definitely return. The staff were friendly even during the long wait. Love the text option when the table was available.

When I come home to State College I think of several things: Beaver Stadium, The Lion Shrine, Old Main, and last but not least The Corner Room. A State College staple since 1927, the Corner Room may not be the fanciest restaurant on College Avenue, but it sure is the most iconic. Their menu is filled with simple fare that gets the job done, everything under $14.00 or so. My personal favorites are the Chicken & Broccoli Pasta, the Chipotle BBQ Burger, the Hot Turkey (roasted turkey on Italian bread covered in gravy, served with mash or fries) and the classic Chicken Basket. I'm sure the menu has changed over the years (RIP Monday night endless pasta ) but I'm pretty sure you can still get the things I mentioned above. As I said prior, the Corner Room is in no way the fanciest or best restaurant on College Ave-- but it takes the cake as many peoples favorite. It's affordable for college students to enjoy on their limited budget, and reminiscent of simpler times for alumni. Their "Meet Me at the Corner," slogan was something we actually said while enjoying our time at Penn State, and having heard recently of its impending sale, I hope that other college students are able to enjoy it for years to come. My brother worked at the Corner Room during his Freshman and Sophomore years of college and when it came time to graduate, instead of picking some fancy restaurant that he had only been able to afford dinner at once while in school, he picked the modest Corner Room which more accurately embodies his time at Penn State. I guess what I'm trying to describe here is this: The Corner Room is a 5 star restaurant in my book because of the tradition and memories it represents and the food is just okay. You're not going to have the best meal of your life here, but you may just make some of the best memories of your life here.

Limited menu but enough variety to find something you like. I had the salmon tostados which were very good. My friends liked the burgers. Nice atmosphere also. Street parking in the middle of town made it a little challenge to find a space

This was our second time to the Corner Room, and our first time for dinner. We love the environment, as the restaurant initially dates back to 1855. For this visit, we had an early dinner on a Sunday, so there was more than enough seating. Service was very friendly and responsive. Our meals were all great, and they are reasonably priced. The beer list is pretty limited, but no complaints! We'll be back again!