State College, Pennsylvania Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on closed-down restaurants in State College, Pennsylvania, a vibrant college town with a population of 70,988 nestled near the stunning Nittany Mountains. Known for its lively atmosphere and the prestigious Pennsylvania State University, State College has seen many dining establishments come and go. Explore our list of restaurants that have shut down, whether permanently closed or temporarily closed, as we reflect on the culinary landscape shaped by these closures.

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Taco Bell – State College – 310 E College Ave
310 E College Ave
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
QDOBA Mexican Eats – State College – 208 W College Ave
208 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
Herwig’s Austrian Bistro – State College – 132 W College Ave
132 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
Ni Hao Asian Buffet – State College – 289 Northland Center
289 Northland Center
State College, PA 16803
Status: Closed Permanently
California Tortilla – State College – 322 W College Ave
322 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
Bradley’s Cheesesteaks & Hoagies – Atherton – State College – 1669 N Atherton St
1669 N Atherton St
State College, PA 16803
Status: Closed Permanently
Oeuf Boeuf et Bacon – State College – 131 S Garner St
131 S Garner St
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
Mamma Mia’s – State College – 128 E College Ave
128 E College Ave
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
Chrome Liquor Lounge – State College – 222 W Beaver Ave
222 W Beaver Ave
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
Korean Table – State College – 310 S Allen St
310 S Allen St
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
The Deli & Z Bar – State College – 113 Heister St
113 Heister St
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
LETTERMANS SPORTS GRILL & GASTRO PUB – State College – 1031 E College Ave
1031 E College Ave
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
Zola Kitchen & Wine Bar – State College – 324 W College Ave
324 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
TGI Fridays – State College – 1215 N Atherton St
1215 N Atherton St
State College, PA 16803
Status: Closed Permanently
Spats at The Grill – State College – 100 W College Ave
100 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
P J Harrigan’s Bar & Grill – State College – 1450 S Atherton St
1450 S Atherton St
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
Jax Bar & Kitchen – State College – 128 E College Ave
128 E College Ave
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
Tailgate Sports Bar & Grill – State College – 1031 E College Ave
1031 E College Ave
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
BRGR – State College – 122 W College Ave
122 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
Status: Closed Permanently
Carvers Deli & Barbecue – State College – 1633 N Atherton St
1633 N Atherton St
State College, PA 16803
Status: Closed Permanently
Kenny Rogers Roasters – State College
1100 N Atherton St
State College, PA 16803
Status: Closed Permanently

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Howard Johnson’s Restaurant – State College
1272 N Atherton St
State College, PA 16803
Status: Closed Permanently

Howard Johnson's Restaurant, located at 1272 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803, is closed. The location was previously occupied by Mario's Italian Restaurant.

Chi-Chi’s – State College
1215 N Atherton St
State College, PA 16803
Status: Closed Permanently

Chi-Chi's was located at 1215 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803. It is now a pizza restaurant.