The Waffle Shop Downtown

Talk about nostalgia!!! I brought my family here to show them how good it was and it has not changed in quality since...well 2005 when I graduated. Kiddos loved it, we love it and the service was exceptional. Gotta love how the Happy Valley spirit never dies.

This review is tough for me. I love Waffle Shop. I came here a lot when my wife was in undergrad. However my experience here was mixed. We waited about 20 min which is normal for a Sunday on a parents weekend. Our server was amazing, staff were great, very attentive. However the food was less than extraordinary. Me and my wife had omelets. They were okay. What disappointed me was the pancakes. Just flat, hard, nothing to them. Toast was fine, but the honeys were just big chunks of potato and unseasoned. This is in stark contrast to just a few years ago where the food seemed much better. And the costs have gone up too. For the two of us, two drinks, omelets with pancakes and another side it was $32.08 pre tip. I remember it not costing nearly as much. I know things are more expensive now but this feels absurd for breakfast. But… with eggs being $6 a dozen I don’t think I can blame the restaurant.

We waited 10 minutes for seating but it was a busy morning for the restaurant. The staff kept us informed on wait times. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. The food was great, I go the meaty omelette and potatoes and it came out hot and delicious 😋

Great place for breakfast or brunch while at State College, but expect to wait in line, particularly on Sundays. I had the French Delight which was French Toast with one scrambled egg and bacon. The French Toast was sweet and tasty. The bacon was delicious also, but admittedly, I would have liked it to be a bit more crispy. The orange juice I had was freshly squeezed, which was refreshing and paired nicely with my French Toast. Service was very friendly and helpful. They were a tad understaffed, but the staff worked super hard and were very professional. Highly recommend while visiting Penn State.

I was in for coffee with a colleague and, unfortunately, had the same kind of experience here I’ve had in the past. Though there was a hostess and three waiters for two occupied tables upon my arrival, it took 10 minutes for someone to ask me for my drink order. Two guys in the kitchen were staring at me through the window when I came in and they did that for the entire time I was there — JUST CREEPY! My coffee was weak and barely warm, and I had to ask for refills, hoping something better would be in the next pot (just as bad). The food ordered by those who came in after me looked good, though the waiters held the serving trays up to their uncovered heads as they delivered the food. I don’t care what “legacy” this Waffle Shop says it has but, for me, it is one of poor food, drink and service. I won’t be returning.

The place was SUPER busy on a Sunday, 9am. Service however, was terrific: attentive and friendly. Our coffee cups were refilled upon the last sip, our requests (milk instead of half & half) easily filled, food arrived in light speed, and prices are great. I had the California Eggs Benedict, which replace the meat with avocado. The breakfast burritos, omelette, and club sandwich were also excellent!

Great food for a great price! Our visit today was quick and easy. On football weekends there is usually a wait. My daughter finished the entire Belgian waffle!

Loved it!!! Great food and service is quick! The food here is also not that expensive. I highly recommend this place if you ever want to go out for breakfast or brunch with friends or family.