Penn State and State College combine to form a city of many different cultures and flavors. The area has a huge variety of restaurants, ranging from Austrian, Italian, Eastern European, and Indian, to Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Middle Eastern, and more. State College also has a choice of Asian and Eastern food markets. Supermarkets in the area sell many international foods.

From spring until late fall, open air markets around State College sell fresh fruits and vegetables grown by area farmers. This is also an excellent way to meet American people and learn more about their way of life. If you choose to live on campus, you can purchase a meal plan.