Cafe Alina

Restaurants in State College, Pennsylvania

4.7 (914)

CategoryRestaurants Β· Halal restaurant, Indian restaurant, Pakistani restaurant
Address421 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801
AreaState College, Pennsylvania
Phone(814) 954-5816
Google rating 4.7 (914)

Hours

Monday4–10 pm
Tuesday11 am–10 pm
Wednesday11 am–11 pm
Thursday11 am–11 pm
Friday11 am–11 pm
Saturday11 am–11 pm
Sunday11 am–10 pm

About Cafe Alina

We are a new restaurant serving authentic Pakistani food in a cafe like aesthetic. Serving a variety of coffee, teas, drinks & desserts & high vibes! We freshly grind & roast our own spices, source locally & make everything from scratch. Come enjoy our beautiful modern setting with a lounge area and indoor & outdoor dining. Due to Covid-19 we have opened the restaurant portion and not our cafe for carryout & delivery only. But, we do have coffee!

Cafe Alina is a restaurant in State College, Pennsylvania. It is listed at 421 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801, which places it among the local businesses of State College that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as halal restaurant, indian restaurant, pakistani restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

This group covers the non-Asian restaurants, cafes, bars and food businesses that also appear in a mixed-cuisine food scene, including American diners, pizza, Mexican food, burgers, steakhouses and bakeries. Standard US restaurant norms apply: lunch and dinner service with a quieter stretch between, cards and tap-to-pay accepted almost everywhere, and a tip of 15-20% customary for table service. Fast food and quick-service counters expect payment up front and tipping is optional. Bars check ID for anyone who looks under 30, and the drinking age is 21 nationwide. Many restaurants in this group take reservations online through third-party platforms, while casual and fast-food spots are walk-in only. Sales tax is added at the register on top of the menu price and varies by city and state, so the final total is usually a few percent higher than the posted prices suggest.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. Typical hours are 11 am–11 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Cafe Alina at (814) 954-5816; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, orders.cake.net.

Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 914 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded restaurants in State College.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Tauhida akter 3 months ago

What a disappointment. We came here because of the many positive reviews, but our experience was far from what we expected. We ordered the chicken biryani and mutton biryani, and both tasted like leftovers with an unpleasant smell. The service was also disappointingβ€”no water was offered when we were seated, and the staff did not make us feel welcome. Overall, the food quality and hospitality did not meet our expectations.

Anshuman Singh Rao 7 months ago

As always, the food was great and vibes were immaculate. The owner is very thoughtful and you can tell by this that a lot of passion goes into the food. It’s food, vibes and late night open hours make this a perfect place for students

N F 9 months ago

We were just passing through State College and read that this little hidden gem had the best Indian/Pakistan food in area. Parking was a nightmare but once we got into the restaurant we were greeted warmly The food was absolutely amazing! The best I have eaten in a long time! I had the lamb kabob bowl (I requested not spicy) it was prepared exactly to my liking, My husband had the chicken changa and he said it was excellent also. I highly recommend this restaurant if you have a craving for fresh never frozen Indian food

Md Zesun Ahmed Mia 11 months ago

A Wonderful Taste of Home! The staff at Cafe Alina are incredibly friendly and always make you feel welcome. The food is consistently delicious and high-quality, and the prices are very reasonable. For us, it's the only place in State College where we can get a true taste of homeβ€”the Indian dishes are wonderfully authentic and taste just like they were made back home. We are so grateful to have this gem in town. Highly recommended!

Maryam Nasir Ahmad Edited a year ago

Good quality food that tasted like home cooked. We had Biryani, Butter Paneer, Naan and Chai. Everything tasted delicious. The only shortcoming we found was the smell. The table was cleaned with the most stinkiest rag that I was about to puke 🀒🀒🀒 We had to change our table. Bathroom was smelly, too.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cafe Alina located?

Cafe Alina is at 421 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801, in State College, Pennsylvania. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Cafe Alina?

Cafe Alina is listed as a restaurant and is also tagged on Google as halal restaurant, indian restaurant, pakistani restaurant.

What are the hours of Cafe Alina?

Published hours are Monday: 4–10 pm; Tuesday: 11 am–10 pm; Wednesday: 11 am–11 pm; Thursday: 11 am–11 pm; Friday: 11 am–11 pm; Saturday: 11 am–11 pm; Sunday: 11 am–10 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Cafe Alina open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–10 pm.

What is the phone number of Cafe Alina?

You can call Cafe Alina at (814) 954-5816.

How is Cafe Alina rated on Google?

Cafe Alina has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 914 reviews.

Does Cafe Alina have a website?

Yes, the website of Cafe Alina is orders.cake.net (linked on this page).

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