Hungry at Blue-White? Check out new restaurants, coffee shops in State College

From drive-thru coffee to cook-your-own Korean barbecue, the State College dining scene has seen a wave of new openings since Penn State football’s 2025 season ended.

Here’s a quick look at seven spots that have recently opened in the area:

• 7 Brew Coffee held a grand opening Dec. 9 at 1923 S. Atherton St. in the Hills Plaza shopping center. The drive-thru-only chain offers more than 20,000 drink combinations at 1923 S. Atherton St.
• Pasti Bella continued a family legacy at 116 S. Allen St. by taking over the deli counter at McLanahan’s Downtown Market on New Year’s Eve. Menu highlights include Italian subs, Gorgonzola cheesesteaks and the market’s beloved Meatball Monday sandwiches.
• Fire & Fig Grill, a family-run Persian restaurant, opened at 1100 N. Atherton St. in the former Kimchi Korean Restaurant space. Its menu includes kebabs, stews and saffron-infused rice.
• Chipotle opened its third Centre County location on March 18 at 1880 S. Atherton St., featuring the area’s first “Chipotlane” drive-thru.
• Manna Korean BBQ & Hot Pot launched at 542 Westerly Parkway with all-you-can-eat lunch ($24.99) and dinner ($34.99). Guests make their own dishes at tabletop cooking stations.
• Morning Glory Bagels & Coffee recently opened at 113 E. College Ave. in Pleasant Gap, offering signature bagel sandwiches and a full coffee menu.
• Sora Teriyaki & Sushi and Big Chicken opened beneath the oLiv Hetzel high-rise on East College Avenue, marking the first pair in a series of retail tenants planned for the building.
• A Polish Water Ice franchise plans to serve stadium-style concessions at 127 W. Beaver Ave. by the end of April.

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