Visiting Fan Recommendations

[Fightingscot82]

When you start to recommend restaurants in D2 towns ... you know you've been to far too many D2 games. Believe me, it's not easy finding any to recommend in several of our towns (talking about you, California). You been to one Dairy Queen you've been to them all.

That said, if you do go to Ship, the University Grille is a good stop. Ship69 pointed me there a couple years back and I make it a regular stop now. It's the steakhouse of the Wyndham downtown. Close by is the King Street Diner (if you want something faster and on the greasy side).

Yes, that's a good one.

Figured we should have a thread here on recommendations & discussions for visiting PSAC towns.

[Fightingscot82]

I'll throw out the ones I know the best

Edinboro
- Edinboro Hotel Bar (its not a hotel): solid bar food and tap selection, chill local atmosphere
- Fat Willie's: local simple bar with good food & 30+ flavors of wings. Closest establishment to the stadium
- Flip Cafe: breakfast spot that specializes in crepes & omelets
- John's Wildwood: very good Jersey Shore style pizza, very good cooked hoagies (the Super Combo is greasy heaven)

Slippery Rock
- Bob's Sub: the original. Ask for them to go easy on the mayo. Not even close to John's Wildwood in Edinboro, but solid, and better than the one in Clarion.
- Elephant 8: I'm not saying you should eat Thai before a football game, but maybe after? Its very good by city standards let alone in rural PA.
- North Country Brewing: the gold standard. Great beer and farm to table food. Warning: pricey and you will need to budget no less than 60 minutes for a meal.
- Roosters: really, really good coffee place that looks like it should be in Austin or Nashville, not Slippery Rock

[jrshooter]

Shippensburg
- Aroogas: Surprisingly good for a small chain; it's risen greatly in my estimation. Expansive menu, good sports pub feel.
- Liberty Bar & Grill (in Parx Casino): Somewhat elevated cuisine that doesn't break the bank.
- Nonna Ilva: Across the street from Aroogas, it's become the best pizza in town, IMO, since Pizza House closed.
- Little Richard's: Also pretty good pizza ... and smack dab in the middle of Party Row (Richard Avenue).

Millersville
- Sugar Bowl: Across the street from Biemesderfer Stadium, it is the epitome of a great college pizza joint. Pretty legendary.
- Frankly? Drive 5 miles and hit Park City Center one exit away -- one of the better malls still thriving. Or perhaps Tobias Frogg on 462 between town and Route 30. Key West motif, fun place.

Lock Haven
- Main Street Grill & Bar: Love, love, loved it when I was in this unique little burg. Great food, friendly bar.

Mansfield
- Papa V's Pizzeria: I mean, it's Mansfield. But I've had a lot worse Italian. We've stopped there a time or two on the way to the Finger Lakes.

[IUPFan69]

I'll throw out the ones I know the best

Edinboro
- Edinboro Hotel Bar (its not a hotel): solid bar food and tap selection, chill local atmosphere
- Fat Willie's: local simple bar with good food & 30+ flavors of wings. Closest establishment to the stadium
- Flip Cafe: breakfast spot that specializes in crepes & omelets
- John's Wildwood: very good Jersey Shore style pizza, very good cooked hoagies (the Super Combo is greasy heaven)

Slippery Rock
- Bob's Sub: the original. Ask for them to go easy on the mayo. Not even close to John's Wildwood in Edinboro, but solid, and better than the one in Clarion.
- Elephant 8: I'm not saying you should eat Thai before a football game, but maybe after? Its very good by city standards let alone in rural PA.
- North Country Brewing: the gold standard. Great beer and farm to table food. Warning: pricey and you will need to budget no less than 60 minutes for a meal.
- Roosters: really, really good coffee place that looks like it should be in Austin or Nashville, not Slippery Rock

North Country Brewing is probably one of the more overrated places I’ve been to. I’d heard great things about it from people heading up to Slippery Rock games, but honestly, I wasn’t that impressed. Pretty expensive, and the service took forever.

[IUPNation]

My favorite place in Indiana is Nap’s Cucina Mia.

I haven’t been there in years but it was fun to sit at the old bar and watch them cook…

9th Street Deli is good..if you are from The Yinzerlands..the “subs” will satisfy you..if you are from Southeastern PA..you’ll tell everyone what is wrong with the sandwich and how it’s not a hoagie.

I’m sure the Indiana locals have better recommendations for other locations in town.

[TDBoi8136]

Kutztown restaurant scene has changed quite a bit since I graduated. But here are a few I can recommend that are still there since I was at school.

Ozgoods- Standard pub/bar food but it hits the spot. Just a few minutes outside of town.

Saucony Creek Brewing Company + Gastropub- They make their own beer (which their Belgian white ale is so good) and the food they serve is a bit different than you would expect around there. But it's pretty good. I believe they do change their menu occasionally.

Heart and Hearth Deli & Smokehouse- A newer restaurant that sits right off of campus. My dad and I tried it last year for the first time and their bbq was really good. I heard Clements likes to eat there.

Tommyboy's- Pizza joint downtown that serves huge slices that are very affordable. Hit joint with the younger crowd. The pizza is good.

Kutztown Tavern- Like a mix of Ozgoods and Saucony Brewing. Standard pub/bar food that is good and they make their own beer which is also good.

K'Town Pub Taphouse & BBQ- A regular bar that makes their own BBQ food which is good (they serve duck bbq tacos which are good).

Bagel Bar- They serve breakfast sandwiches which hit the spot

Pop's Malt Shoppe- Food is fine but if you want a nice ice cream treat then this is the go to joint

Betty's- Small little joint that serve my all time favorite burritos in the state

HIVE Cafe- A vegan joint that serves probably one of my all time favorite black bean burgers in the state

[Fightingscot82]

North Country Brewing is probably one of the more overrated places I’ve been to. I’d heard great things about it from people heading up to Slippery Rock games, but honestly, I wasn’t that impressed. Pretty expensive, and the service took forever.

The food is good. The beer is good. But yes, the kitchen is slow and its expensive. Most of their food is "farm to table" and locally sourced. Once I learned that, I was able to understand the prices. But I don't go often because I either don't have the time or want to spend that much.

Steele Mill around the corner is also pretty good and much less expensive. I also like the restaurant at the Slippery Rock Golf Club over near Route 8.

[Fightingscot82]

My favorite place in Indiana is Nap’s Cucina Mia.

I haven’t been there in years but it was fun to sit at the old bar and watch them cook…

9th Street Deli is good..if you are from The Yinzerlands..the “subs” will satisfy you..if you are from Southeastern PA..you’ll tell everyone what is wrong with the sandwich and how it’s not a hoagie.

I’m sure the Indiana locals have better recommendations for other locations in town.

Levity Brewing on the way out of town towards 422 has great food. The last time I was in Indiana, a friend took me to a great Thai place.

Should be sure to point out: INDIANA HAS A BOB'S SUB!!! IUP always trying to be like Slippery Rock!

[IUPbigINDIANS]

The food is good. The beer is good. But yes, the kitchen is slow and its expensive. Most of their food is "farm to table" and locally sourced. Once I learned that, I was able to understand the prices. But I don't go often because I either don't have the time or want to spend that much.

Steele Mill around the corner is also pretty good and much less expensive. I also like the restaurant at the Slippery Rock Golf Club over near Route 8.

I remember when the only bar 'at' Slippery Rock was The Rock House (which must have been 8 miles off campus). Back in the 90s that was a wild place. It was half locals and half college kids -- not a good mix.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Levity Brewing on the way out of town towards 422 has great food. The last time I was in Indiana, a friend took me to a great Thai place.

Should be sure to point out: INDIANA HAS A BOB'S SUB!!! IUP always trying to be like Slippery Rock!

Indiana is actually pretty loaded with good restaurants and probably still has the best bar scene around. Granted, the bars are mostly still there but the 'scene' has left. Philly Street was like a little Bourbon Street in the 80s and 90s. It's much, much calmer today.

[Big__Tasty]

Indiana is actually pretty loaded with good restaurants and probably still has the best bar scene around. Granted, the bars are mostly still there but the 'scene' has left. Philly Street was like a little Bourbon Street in the 80s and 90s. It's much, much calmer today.

Back in the mid to late 80's when I'd drive up from WVU to visit Grandma and Grandpa in Indiana, Philly Street was bumpin! I remember there was a spot called Wolfgangs or Wolfies or something like that that I used to hit. There were some other spots that I used to go to as well. Not sure why I remember the Wolfgang's name. The nice part about it was Grandma lived right down on Elm St. so it was only a couple blocks to walk home.

[Fightingscot82]

Indiana is actually pretty loaded with good restaurants and probably still has the best bar scene around. Granted, the bars are mostly still there but the 'scene' has left. Philly Street was like a little Bourbon Street in the 80s and 90s. It's much, much calmer today.

Narrowly avoided trouble several times in that town. Now apparently I only cause problems on here.

[Ship69]

Shippensburg
- Aroogas: Surprisingly good for a small chain; it's risen greatly in my estimation. Expansive menu, good sports pub feel.
- Liberty Bar & Grill (in Parx Casino): Somewhat elevated cuisine that doesn't break the bank.
- Nonna Ilva: Across the street from Aroogas, it's become the best pizza in town, IMO, since Pizza House closed.
- Little Richard's: Also pretty good pizza ... and smack dab in the middle of Party Row (Richard Avenue).

Millersville
- Sugar Bowl: Across the street from Biemesderfer Stadium, it is the epitome of a great college pizza joint. Pretty legendary.
- Frankly? Drive 5 miles and hit Park City Center one exit away -- one of the better malls still thriving. Or perhaps Tobias Frogg on 462 between town and Route 30. Key West motif, fun place.

Lock Haven
- Main Street Grill & Bar: Love, love, loved it when I was in this unique little burg. Great food, friendly bar.

Mansfield
- Papa V's Pizzeria: I mean, it's Mansfield. But I've had a lot worse Italian. We've stopped there a time or two on the way to the Finger Lakes.

Nice list and I've already commented on the U-Grille in Ship elsewhere. Service is usually slow if it gets crowded, but the food is decent and they have a nice bar. For a trip back to the '60s, I occasionally go a couple miles south from Ship on U.S. 11 to Diffy's, which has the feel of an old-school diner and low prices. You're not going to get five-star food there, but it's perfectly fine for what it is, and they have a surprisingly wide selection of entrees. It's usually packed around meal times.

[TheBigCat2192]

For those visiting Bloomsburg I'd suggest some of the following:
- New Bloomsburg Diner: It's a diner. It serves your normal diner fare, but in my experiences there you get a good portion for the price. They also have their own little parking lot, which is a bit of a rarity on the main drag.
- West End Ale Haus: Good atmosphere and food, and usually a solid tap list. They don't open til noon on Saturdays, so don't linger too long on those days with a 2PM kickoff. If you're doing an overnighter (either Friday into Saturday or Saturday into Sunday) and want dinner instead of lunch, I'd suggest getting there earlier in the evening as the crowd usually trended more towards students as the night goes on.
- Quaker Steak and Lube: Only an option if you have a car, as it's at the Columbia Mall plaza right outside of town. Might be the best choice for anyone with young kids since the vulgar collegians are less prominent here than the Ale Haus.
- For pizza I used to swear by Napoli's (or Nap's as students would frequently call it).
- For sandwiches I'd suggest Steph's Subs.
- If you're doing an overnighter and have money to burn, you could try La Malbec. Pricey, but the entrees are good and different than most of the bar fare, and they probably have the best selection of liquors and cocktails in town. I wouldn't suggest this if you have kids, or if your only clothes are cargo shorts and a graphic T.

[jrshooter]

For those visiting Bloomsburg I'd suggest some of the following:
- New Bloomsburg Diner: It's a diner. It serves your normal diner fare, but in my experiences there you get a good portion for the price. They also have their own little parking lot, which is a bit of a rarity on the main drag.
- West End Ale Haus: Good atmosphere and food, and usually a solid tap list. They don't open til noon on Saturdays, so don't linger too long on those days with a 2PM kickoff. If you're doing an overnighter (either Friday into Saturday or Saturday into Sunday) and want dinner instead of lunch, I'd suggest getting there earlier in the evening as the crowd usually trended more towards students as the night goes on.
- Quaker Steak and Lube: Only an option if you have a car, as it's at the Columbia Mall plaza right outside of town. Might be the best choice for anyone with young kids since the vulgar collegians are less prominent here than the Ale Haus.
- For pizza I used to swear by Napoli's (or Nap's as students would frequently call it).
- For sandwiches I'd suggest Steph's Subs.
- If you're doing an overnighter and have money to burn, you could try La Malbec. Pricey, but the entrees are good and different than most of the bar fare, and they probably have the best selection of liquors and cocktails in town. I wouldn't suggest this if you have kids, or if your only clothes are cargo shorts and a graphic T.

Ticked me off when Tri Pi Pizzeria closed.