With the last bit of summer weather still in the air, the beginning of the fall semester is the perfect time to get outside and explore what State College has to offer. To avoid breaking the bank, we’ve compiled a list of the best local spots that accept LionCash. From El Jefe’s to Irvings, State College is chock-full of locations to use your freshly-funded LionCash account.

1. Applebees: 12 Colonnade Way 
2. Auntie Anne’s/Cinnabon: 324 East College Ave.
3. Bagel Crust: 332 East Calder Way
4. Campus Steaks: 119 South Pugh St.
5. Canyon Pizza: 219 East Beaver Ave.
6. Champs Sports Grill: 1611 N. Atherton St. 
7. Chipotle: 116 Heister St.
8. D.P. Dough: 401 E. Beaver Ave.
9. Diplo-Mart: 329 E. Beaver Ave.
10. Dairy Queen Grill and Chill: 310 W. Aaron Drive
11. Duck Donuts: 125 S. Fraser St. 
12. Dunkin Donuts: 200 W. College Ave., 3180 W. College Ave., 141 S. Garner St., 1381 E. College Ave.
13. El Jefe’s Taqueria: 352 East Calder Way
14. Giant: 2699 Benner Pike, 2121 S. Atherton St., 255 Northland Center
15. Giuseppe’s Pizzeria: 204 E. College Ave.
16. GNC: 200 E. College Ave.
17. Insomnia Cookies: 421 E. Beaver Ave.
18. Irving’s: 110 E. College Ave.
19. K2 Roots: 114 S. Garner St.
20. Lupita’s Authentic Mexican Food: 312 W. Beaver Ave.
21. McDonald’s: 442 E. College Ave, 1615 N. Atherton St
22. McLanahan’s (student store): 414 E. College Ave.
23. McLanahan’s (downtown market): 116 S. Allen St.
24. Mezeh: 348 E. Calder Way
25. Moe’s Southwest Grill: 211 Patriot Lane
26. Monte Carlo Pizza and Wings: 906 W. College Ave.
27. Mr. Wish: 320 E. College Ave.
28. Noodles & Company: 244 W. College Ave.
29. Panda Express: HUB, 1870 N. Atherton St.
30. Panera: Lewis Katz Building, Kern Building, Zoller Gallery, Westgate Building
31. Playa Bowls: 482 E. Calder Way
32. Raising Cane’s: 228 E. College Ave.
33. Sheetz: 101 Valley Vista Drive, 1781 N. Atherton St., 120 S. Ridge Plaza, 3261 W. College Ave., 223 Colonnade Blvd.
34. SNAP Pizza: 132 W. College Ave.
35. Starbucks: HUB, 2030 N. Atherton St., 232 W. College Ave., 180 E. Beaver Ave.
36. Subway: 100 S. Burrows St., 283 Northland Center, 1665 N. Atherton St., 454 E. College Ave., Pegula Ice Arena
37. Vibe Coffee Company: 401 W. Beaver Ave.
38. Way Fruit Farm: 252 E. Calder Way
39. Wendy’s: 521 University Drive 

More information about which State College locations accept LionCash can be found here. 

About the Author

McKenna Murphy

McKenna is a fourth-year agricultural science major from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Her red flags include being a ginger, a Disney adult, and a chronic yapper. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and collecting trinkets. You can follow her on Instagram @mckenna.murph or email her at mckennamur7@gmail.com.

How Centre County Voted In The 2026 Midterm Elections

Centre County saw a 55.32% voter turnout rate in the general election.

Man Accused of Stealing Vehicle From State College Hotel & Driving Drunk

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 12.

‘Blood In The Water’: Penn State Football Cornerback Audavion Collins & Secondary Elevating Surrounding Units

“He does a good job of making everyone else around him better because he’s the hardest-working guy on the field at all times.”