Patisserie/cake Shop
Caramel Afternoon Pastry and Catering
- 214 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801
- (582) 220-2056
Halal Food & Groceries
Eating well from your first day
Halal food here is easier to find than most people expect. There are carts and restaurants downtown, a dedicated halal grocery, and several international markets.
Some restaurants are certified halal; others simply avoid pork and alcohol. Confirm which applies, and that the place is still open, before you go — especially the entries marked “confirm halal status”.
List last checked: August 2026.
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Restaurants
Kitchen Garden
- 2137 South Atherton St., State College, PA 16801
Confirm halal status before relying on this one.
Sher Halal Gyro & Grill
Gyro and halal cart plates, downtown.
- 137 E Beaver Ave
- (814) 933-7242
Sizzling Bites Halal Grill
Now open downtown. Halal platters, gyros, smash burgers.
- 129 S Pugh St
- (814) 954-8931
Mosul Grill
Iraqi grill downtown — kebabs, grilled meats, and rice plates.
- 434 E College Ave, State College
- (814) 954-8014
India Pavillion
Indian food downtown.
- 222 E Calder Way
Confirm halal status before relying on this one.
FAVA
- 334 East Calder Way, State College, PA 16801
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Rice Chicken & Gyro (RCG)
- 334 East Calder Way, State College, PA 16801
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Sher Hot Chicken
- 145 South Allen St., State College, PA
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Yallah Taco
- 310 East College Ave., State College, PA 16801
Confirm halal status before relying on this one.
Masala Palace
- 120 East Beaver Ave., State College, PA
Confirm halal status before relying on this one.
Underground Burger
- 216B East Calder Way, State College, PA 16801
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Fatoum Bistro
- 532 Westerly Pkwy, State College, PA 16801
- (814) 321-8999
Confirm halal status before relying on this one.
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Grocery Stores
Most of grocery option in town in one list. Halal and Middle Eastern stores are first and marked with a badge; the rest are the large supermarkets and international markets people use for everything else. Bus routes in brackets where useful.
Global Foods
Middle Eastern and halal market — halal meat, olives, cheeses, olive oil, tahini, dates, pita, and Arabic pantry goods.
- 240 W Hamilton Ave, State College, PA 16801
- (814) 954-7009
Confirm the meat is zabiha halal with the store before you buy.
State College International Market
Middle Eastern, Turkish and South Asian staples downtown — spices, legumes, halal-labelled frozen items, and teas.
- 328 South Allen St. (Downtown)
- (814) 238-7679
Confirm the meat is zabiha halal with the store before you buy.
Krishan Indian Grocery
Indian and Pakistani groceries — atta, lentils, masalas, ghee, and frozen paratha. Often stocks halal-slaughtered meat.
- 230A West College Ave. (Downtown)
- (814) 237-4118
Confirm the meat is zabiha halal with the store before you buy.
East European Market
Eastern European and Turkish goods — breads, cured foods, dairy, jams, and imported sweets.
- 2110 North Atherton St. (CATA W)
- (814) 867-5220
East Asian Market
Chinese, Korean and Japanese groceries — noodles, sauces, tofu, frozen dumplings, and fresh produce.
- 215A Blue Course Dr. (CATA N or W)
- (814) 359-6282
Far Corners Asian Market
Southeast Asian pantry — rice, curry pastes, coconut milk, fresh herbs, and snacks.
- 1012 West College Ave. (CATA K or NV)
- (814) 237-5553
Golden Dragon Market
Small Chinese grocery in walking distance of campus — noodles, sauces, snacks, and rice.
- 202 East Calder Way (Downtown)
- (814) 880-0169
Momezon Korean Market
Korean groceries — kimchi, gochujang, banchan, frozen seafood, and Korean snacks.
- 1518B North Atherton St. (CATA V, N or W)
- (814) 867-4989
That Oriental Store
East and Southeast Asian groceries with a wide dry-goods and frozen selection.
- 451 Railroad Ave. (Downtown)
- (814) 234-3011
Wegmans
Large full-service supermarket with a big international aisle, bulk spices, and clearly labelled ingredients.
- 345 Colonnade Blvd., State College, PA 16803
- (814) 278-9000
Giant Food Store
Everyday supermarket — produce, dairy, pharmacy, and a small international section. Open late.
- 2222 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801
- (814) 234-1837
Weis Markets
Downtown supermarket within walking distance of campus — good for a first grocery run without a car.
- 121 Sowers St, State College, PA 16801
- (814) 237-1600
Trader Joe's
Affordable packaged foods, nuts, frozen meals, and produce. Ingredients are clearly listed on labels.
- 1855 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803
- (814) 954-7040
ALDI
The cheapest weekly shop in town — basics, produce, and dairy. Bring a quarter for the cart.
- 1611 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803
Target
Groceries plus household goods, bedding, and kitchen basics — useful in your first week.
- 1665 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803
- (814) 861-6650
Walmart Supercenter
Budget one-stop shop — groceries, household items, and furniture for a new apartment.
- 1665 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803
- (814) 234-0704
Nature's Pantry
Natural and organic foods, bulk grains, supplements, and gluten-free options.
- 2331 Commercial Blvd, State College, PA 16801
- (814) 234-9714
State College Farmers Market
Seasonal local produce, honey, eggs, and bread straight from Centre County farms.
- Locust Lane — Tue & Fri, 11:30am–5:30pm, May to November
- (814) 571-8247
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Halal / Middle Eastern Other stores
Some details adapted from the Global Connections State College Area Resource List — please confirm hours and addresses before you travel.