Dear Joe:

Dear Joe: Welcome to Dear Joe: Cafe and Bakery, where fresh and casual dining meet in a delightful blend of flavors and ambiance.

Two Locations: The Penn Stater Hotel and The Nittany Lion Inn. Located inside the Nittany Lion Inn, Dear Joe: Cafe and Bakery offers fresh and casual dining along with a delightful blend of flavors and ambiance. Our commitment is to provide you with a unique and satisfying experience, offering a menu crafted with care and a focus on quality ingredients.

Current status: thinking about my next coffee before I’ve finished this one. ☕✨📍 The Nittany Lion Inn📍 The Penn Stater H...
06/18/2026

Current status: thinking about my next coffee before I’ve finished this one. ☕✨

📍 The Nittany Lion Inn
📍 The Penn Stater Hotel

Stop by Dear Joe this Father's Day and enjoy a free 12oz La Colombe coffee with the purchase of any baked good.A small t...
06/16/2026

Stop by Dear Joe this Father's Day and enjoy a free 12oz La Colombe coffee with the purchase of any baked good.

A small thank you for all the early morning practices, weekend games, and years spent cheering from the sidelines.

Available Father's Day only at Dear Joe: Café & Bakery. Only at The Penn Stater

📍 The Penn Stater Hotel

That one table.That one playlist.That one coffee order.You know the routine. ☕📚Whether you're taking summer classes, wor...
06/15/2026

That one table.
That one playlist.
That one coffee order.

You know the routine. ☕📚

Whether you're taking summer classes, working remotely, or pretending to be productive, Dear Joe is the spot.

Find us at:
📍 The Nittany Lion Inn
📍 The Penn Stater Hotel

Tag the friend who texts "coffee?" and suddenly you're on your way. ☕💙National Best Friends Day calls for caffeine, catc...
06/09/2026

Tag the friend who texts "coffee?" and suddenly you're on your way. ☕💙

National Best Friends Day calls for caffeine, catching up, and maybe a little people-watching.

Meet up at Dear Joe:
📍 The Nittany Lion Inn
📍 The Penn Stater Hotel

Longer days call for iced coffee. ☀️🧋Whether you’re exploring Happy Valley, heading to work, or meeting up with friends,...
06/02/2026

Longer days call for iced coffee. ☀️🧋

Whether you’re exploring Happy Valley, heading to work, or meeting up with friends, Dear Joe is the perfect place to cool off this summer.

Visit us at:
📍 The Nittany Lion Inn
📍 The Penn Stater Hotel

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Good coffee. Fresh pastries. Beautiful space. what else do you need? ✨Dear Joe is open every day 6 AM – 5 PM at the Nitt...
05/29/2026

Good coffee. Fresh pastries. Beautiful space. what else do you need? ✨

Dear Joe is open every day 6 AM – 5 PM at the Nittany Lion Inn.

05/29/2026

Looking for your next opportunity in hospitality? There’s still time to join us.

Our Scholar Hotels Job Fair has been extended through tomorrow, May 29, at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center in Dean’s Hall.

We’re hiring for multiple departments, including:
• Food & Beverage (Front & Back of House)
• Housekeeping
• Engineering
• Guest Services

Candidates can expect:
• A welcoming, high-energy environment
• Opportunities to meet directly with hiring managers
• On-the-spot interviews and conversations
• Immediate insight into career opportunities with Scholar Hotels

Whether you’re looking to grow your hospitality career or take the next step into a new opportunity, we’d love to meet you.

Date: Thursday, May 29
Location: The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center – Dean’s Hall

Today we pause and remember. 🕊️Grateful for those who gave everything so we could have mornings like this. Dear Joe is o...
05/25/2026

Today we pause and remember. 🕊️

Grateful for those who gave everything so we could have mornings like this. Dear Joe is open today — come as you are.

05/22/2026

Your morning is calling ☕

Drop by Dear Joe before the day runs away from you. we're open every day starting at 6 AM and yes, the coffee is worth getting up for.

What's your go-to morning order? ⬇️
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Some places just feel right ✨Dear Joe is that spot — whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or settling in for a while. ...
05/20/2026

Some places just feel right ✨

Dear Joe is that spot — whether you're grabbing a quick coffee or settling in for a while.

6 AM to 5 PM at the Nittany Lion Inn
6 AM to 12:30 PM (M-F) at The Penn Stater Hotel
6 AM to 1:30 PM (SA & SUN) at The Penn Stater Hotel

Are you more of a sit-and-stay or grab-and-go person? ☕
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Located In The Nittany Lion Inn, 200 W Park Avenue And The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
State College, PA
16803

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 2pm
Tuesday 6am - 2pm
Wednesday 6am - 2pm
Thursday 6am - 2pm
Friday 6am - 2pm
Saturday 6am - 2pm
Sunday 6am - 2pm

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