Cafe Verve

Sorry more of a question than a review…haven’t swung by yet but we’re looking to this Thursday before the Rusted Root concert.

Do you allow BYOB? My buddy is coming into town for this concert and both of us are newer vegans so options are limited in town. We do however love our beer as well and wanted to see if this was possible…thanks!!

Joshua

For anyone afraid the 8 seats in the front will be filled, just grab one of the 25 seats in the room just to the right of the restroom!!!

We have been hurting for a great spot like this for decades!! State College hasn't had a solid vegetarian restaurant since the 1970 - 1980s (Sun Seed and New Morning). Sure a couple of others have tried but never quite hit the mark. Café Verve is not only all vegan but pure class.

The interior is small but has none of the grungy feel sandwich counters can have. The decor is current and tasteful. The menu has every comfort food a vegan could ask for. The hours are convenient as is the location on Beaver Ave.

Breakfast burritos, mac n "cheese" and a huge assortment of house made baked goods. I have tried over a dozen menu items and all have been delicious and well prepared. The portions are all very generous and prices are super reasonable. The specials are amazing too!

The staff is upbeat, friendly and open to suggestions to add to their menu. From reading past reviews on other vegan cafés, I know someone is going to complain about the soy meat/ dairy options. If mock meats aren't your thing, there are plenty of other choices so don't use that as a reason to not patronize his café. There are very few customers who don't fondly remember foods that contained dairy or meat and Café Verve has a great balance for every customer with their smoothies and salads.

Café Verve is an oasis for vegan diners in Central PA. It is just what we have been craving and are very grateful it is downtown State College.

I've been waiting impatiently for a place like this ever since I went vegan and I was not disappointed! It's a cozy little spot, with friendly staff and great food. My crispy chick'n sandwich and fries were perfect, and the citrus detox smoothie was nice and refreshing. I brought a raspberry cheezecake and energy bites home for later. I'm definitely going back to try the coffee in the next couple weeks.

Got a caramel latte with soy milk, it was delicious. Also had a sample of their chocolate chip scone which was yummy.
Small place but has good vibes and quality food and drinks.

As I write this review (the first day this cafe-restaurant opened) I am finally grateful of the fact that State College has a fully VEGAN restaurant. It was long overdue in this college town.

I had an All-American Burger which was, in my opinion, pretty phenomenal. -- 4.5/5 rating

I had a bowl of oatmeal with strawberries, blueberries, and chia seeds (as my 3 toppings). Also, I had almond milk added (optional). I was a bit disappointed since the fruit came frozen and the oatmeal/milk wasn't warm enough to bring the fruit out of the frozen state. -- 3/5 rating

Loved the atmosphere of this place, small and cozy.