First Stop: Farm Fresh Local Dairy

Meyer Dairy

I don't want to spoil your dinner now, but have you ever been to Meyer Dairy? 

If not, check it out!


Hidden amongst the hustle and bustle of South Atherton Street is a small, quaint farmhouse. Inside awaits the freshest milk and ice cream that I, personally, have ever tasted along with the friendliest employees and patrons.

In the four years that I have been acquainted with State College, the area seems quite loyal to local businesses. A bit about Meyer's history, the store is currently owned by Joseph C. Meyer, Jr. and has been passed down through four generations. To be exact, the Meyer family began their company by delivering milk to homes in horse-drawn carriages in 1887, and in fact, one of the original carriages is still displayed in the dining area of this nostalgic dairy store.

Moving on to a bit about Meyer's products, the ice cream is so different! For all of you who have been to Penn State's Creamery (Of which, I could never bash because their campus-made ice cream is delicious as well) or even Cold Stone or Dairy Queen -- this does not even compare. It is just a different kind of ice cream, but do not be skeptical or scared of different! It is farm fresh (and so fresh you can look out the window and see the cows in the pasture -- the actual cows who provided the cream to make the delectable treat in your cone).

And Meyer Dairy only gets better -- Much of the storefronts unique atmosphere comes from the remeniscence of buying glass bottles of milk and bringing them back to be refilled at a discounted price. Pasteurized in the back of the building, giant vats hold gallons upon gallons of milk. From these vats, the reusable glass jugs are filled and sold. Older generations, who are more familiar with this process, and younger, unfamiliar generations both seem to enjoy the passé techniques of Meyer Dairy.  And who would not mind saving a few pennies by eliminating the price of the container?  

Enough of me rambling on about how much of a fun experience Meyer Dairy is -- Go check it out yourself! I think I am going to go have some ice cream now...

Rating: 5/5 (Yum)

FYI: 

Meyer Dairy

2390 South Atherton Street

State College, PA 16801

(814) 237-1849

Hours: 

Sunday - Thursday 8:30 am - 10:00 pm

Friday - Saturday  8:30 am - 11:00 pm