Centre County businesses evolve in November 2025

Multiple articles detail new business developments in Centre County, showing a trend of diverse openings and strategic business changes. New ventures focus on enhancing community experiences and meeting consumer demands.

A large indoor golf facility, The Golf Loft, prepares to open with technology-driven activities, golf simulators and a dining experience. They aim to attract a broad audience beyond just golfers. A drive-thru coffee shop, 7 Brew Coffee, is getting ready for a grand opening with community engagement through event partnerships and promotions. The Cakeshop by Tati plans to close its physical store, pivoting to online orders and pop-ups to streamline operations. Gemelli Bakers announced a change in ownership, with new plans to grow its legacy in State College. These articles highlight a vibrant shift in the local business environment, with establishments focusing on innovation, convenience and community ties.

Tatiana Polay works on making a sugar rose at her new bakery Cakeshop by Tati on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. By Abby Drey

NO. 1: THIS CENTRE COUNTY BAKERY WILL CLOSE ITS SHOP BUT KEEP SELLING SWEETS. HERE’S WHY

A Centre County bakery will close its brick-and-mortar store this winter to streamline its operations. | Published November 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Matt DiSanto

A former general store at 2781 Buffalo Run Road would be demolished as part of a proposal to build Fillmore Market & Cafe across the road. By Abby Drey

NO. 2: NEW MARKET AND CAFé PROPOSED IN PATTON TOWNSHIP. HERE’S WHAT TO KNOW

The Patton Township Planning Commission unanimously approved final land development plans Monday for a market and café that would be built across from a long-vacant general store. | Published November 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jacob Michael

A look at several food selections at The Golf Loft in Hanover. State College will soon open another The Golf Loft location in early 2026, and it will offer similar food choices — although the menu is not yet finalized and is subject to change. The style of food has been described as “elevated bar food.”

NO. 3: NEW LARGE INDOOR GOLF FACILITY WITH RESTAURANT, BAR COMING TO HAPPY VALLEY

A new 12,500-square-foot indoor golf facility is coming to the State College area — and the owners are hoping even non-golfers won’t be able to resist the outdoor dining patio that overlooks Beaver Stadium. | Published November 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Josh Moyer

A look at the entrance of Woodward Cave in Penns Valley. Woodward Cave was named Happy Valley’s “Tourist Attraction of the Year” on Wednesday during the Fourth Annual Happy Valley Hospitality Awards & Gala hosted by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau.

NO. 4: WHAT IS HAPPY VALLEY’S ‘TOURIST ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR’? HOSPITALITY AWARDS ANNOUNCED

It’s been considered a tourist attraction for nearly a century but, after new ownership took over and made various facility improvements, it was officially named Happy Valley’s “Tourist Attraction of the Year” on Wednesday night. | Published November 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Josh Moyer

Samples of Honeygrow’s stir-fry, salad and dessert dishes are shown in this promotional photo.

NO. 5: HONEYGROW WILL HOLD GRAND OPENING FOR NEW STATE COLLEGE SHOP. WHAT TO KNOW

After a delay, a new fast-casual stir-fry and salad chain is expected to open in downtown State College. | Published November 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Matt DiSanto

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Construction of the Seven Brew Coffee in the Hills Plaza parking lot on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. By Abby Drey

NO. 6: DRIVE-THRU COFFEE SHOP SETS GRAND OPENING DATE IN STATE COLLEGE. WHAT TO KNOW

A highly anticipated drive-thru coffee shop will host a grand opening in State College next month.7 Brew Coffee will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. | Published November 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Matt DiSanto

Gemelli Bakers displays fresh bread on Tuesday at the Boalsburg Farmers Market at the Pennsylvania Military Museum. By Phoebe Sheehan

NO. 7: AFTER 25 YEARS, THIS STATE COLLEGE BAKERY IS ‘PASSING THE KNEAD’ TO NEW OWNERS

A State College bakery is ready to start a new chapter after more than a quarter-century in business. | Published November 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Matt DiSanto

A rendering of what Happy Valley Casino’s main guest entrance is expected to look like at its anticipated April opening.

NO. 8: WONDERING WHAT HAPPY VALLEY CASINO WILL LOOK LIKE? SEE THE NEWEST RENDERINGS

New renderings released Wednesday offered the most detailed look yet at what future customers can expect from Happy Valley Casino ahead of its anticipated opening in April. | Published November 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Bret Pallotto

Country Time Coffee Company is now open at 3585 Penns Valley Road in Spring Mills.

NO. 9: THIS DRIVE-THRU COFFEE SHOP IS NOW OPEN IN PENNS VALLEY. WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

A new drive-thru coffee shop is officially open in Penns Valley. | Published November 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Matthew DiSanto

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