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Herwig's Austrian Bistro

132 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801-3838
814-238-0200
Ranked #15 of 98 restaurants in State College
4.0 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Cuisines: Austrian
Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Good for: Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Winburne,pa
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Not only is the food out of this world, but eating there is also a fun experience. I took my 9 year old son and of course they teased him with a paddling if he didn't finish his plate and told him he was eating blood sausage. He ate it all up along with every bite of his meal and... More

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State College, Pennsylvania
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Friendly and great atmosphere with great prices! It was one of the most enjoyable dining that I have experienced in a long time! More

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State College, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This place has it all--great food, huge portions and lots of personality. Leave room for the incredible deserrts! More

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Boalsburg, PA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

It's a little pricey, but it's worth it. The food is home cooked and so flavorful. It's very filling, too. More

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State College, Pennsylvania
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

homemade fresh sausage; desserts like apple strudel and tortes; great potato salad and kraut More

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Pennsylvania
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

My husband and I have been here many times over the years in both the old and new location, sometimes alone, sometimes with our son and his family. The first time the show of abuse intimidated us a bit, but it really is all in good fun and the owners and their son are good natured folks. Yesterday we stopped... More

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Central PA
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

Food is average, attitude is a little offensive. Plus, it's downtown, so you pay a fortune to park even 10 blocks away. More

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State College, Pennsylvania
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

My family and i went to enjoy a nice meal at Herwigs, which we were told by friends was a great place to eat in State College. Well, upon entering we were told to pick out a section to sit in. We sat down and were then told to move to another section. As we moved to another area, I... More

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Newtown, Pennsylvania
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

Love, love, love this place. Great food with an attitude. You've never had anything like it outside Austria. More

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Warrington, Pennsylvania
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

Good food, a little over priced for what you get and the atmosphe More

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