Cafe Alina, State College PA

WOW so great! Highly recommend and everyone was so nice! Some of the most attentive and welcoming people! Large portions too and very delicious! Best baklava I’ve ever had!

Cafe Alina is my favorite restaurant on the East Coast! When I eat there I feel as though I am being cooked for in their home. The food is so good! It tastes like home cooking-all ingredients are fresh and tasty. The restaurant is small and cozy. If you have a large group arrive early to secure seating. Worth the effort!

There is a reason why this place is rated higher than the other Indian places. Their menu doesn't miss. I haven't had anything here that wasn't perfectly spiced. Also, the staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is very warm. I don't mind staying in for a while. I've dined in and done take out as well. Both were nice experiences.

They have lots of affordable options, but I usually end up spending 20-30 for myself because it's all just too good! If what you're after is quantity, you're going to be spending a lot. If you want something good and that will make you feel satisfied, then this is the place for you.

I'd recommend the chicken biryani (eat it carefully though because it has bones and spices) or the butter chicken with some rice. If you are bad at handling spice (you can ask for adjustments), I'd recommend getting a mango Lassi to top off your meal. It will save you a ton of trouble later.

*** This is mandatory. You must get the Chai. This is not a choice you have, it's something you are required to do (by me). Even if you just get it once, do it. ***

Personally my favourite South Indian restaurant in State College. If you’re looking for authentic South Asian food please visit Cafe Alina! They have an amazing student special menu and I love their Chicken Karahi!

Really great experience here! We came for Diwali and they made the holiday so much better away from home! Great people and even better food! Highly recommend! Happy Diwali everyone!

I’m only a few bites in and I’m already IN LOVE! This is my first time eating here and I’m very impressed. I literally had everyone in the office taking a whiff of my food because it smelled so good! I definitely RECOMMEND this cafe!

Good food, authentic. Awesome service, good man!
Twas a pleasure experience at café alina

Amazing experience, wonderful food and great people. Had a lot of fun and great staff as well.
Asim bhai specially made veg Pakoras for us, which are lovely.

Great Pakistani food! The paneer karahi with white rice and the cilantro, mint yogurt chutney is really good.

Really tasty food and good service. It's a little too spicy for me but if you like spice this is a great choice

It's an excellent place if you wanna try out South-Asian-Indian style food, the food and service was to the mark and I would surely recommend visiting once.

Truly one of the beat spots in state college for south Asian food. The chai is so good, it took me back to my childhood!

Fantastic flavors and large portions! Highly recommend! The manager gave us delicious chai for free. The mango lassi is heavenly.

Cafe Alina is a great place to study and get truly flavorful food and drink. The workers are very kind and attentive! I always get the Lamb Kabob Bowl and Chai which is a must for a cold day. Give this place a try if you can!

The food is really good and the staff is too friendly. The chai (tea) was too good and must try.

Best vegetarian food and amazing ambience. Every weekend go to place and can cater well for custom options. Staff and owner are very friendly.