About WC Clarke's The Cheese Shoppe
WC Clarke's The Cheese Shoppe is a beloved State College institution where exceptional coffee roasting meets genuine community warmth. With a remarkable 4.7-star rating, this independent cafe roaster has earned fierce loyalty from both locals and visitors who return again and again. Whether you're stopping by for carefully crafted coffee, artisan cheese, or simply a welcoming space that feels like home, this is where quality and character thrive in ways that chains simply cannot replicate.
What People Are Saying
from Google & Yelp"I don’t live in Happy Valley but there isn’t a coffee shop in my mid-major Midwest city so can hold a candle to W.C. Clarke for coffee quality and taste. It actually costs me $2-$4 more a pound to have it delivered the 625 miles it has to travel. I also like experimenting with new varieties. For my coffee buck it’s W.C. for me!"
"Glad to see the Cheese Shoppe alive and well over all these years. It's a true delight, and I miss the place. Hat's off to you, Bill. -PSU '13"
"I visited a few days ago with my husband, and the place is super cute with amazing service! We got free donuts, and the coffee here is above average. My husband ordered an Americano—he's a coffee addict and maniac—and I was surprised he gave it a high score. Keep up the good work, guys!"
"Bill was there. I believe he is the owner. He is an attentive nice man. He was really cordial and pleasant. I got half block of Hollandaise cheese (gouda) and coffee. There is a big repertoire of coffee there according to the roasting preference of the clients."
"Even though I live far, far away outside of State College in Las Vegas, I always buy my coffee from The Cheese Shoppe and have it shipped. Why? Because the proprietor, Ray, really knows his beans inside and out and each package is delivered with a sense of gratitude. I highly recommend to all coffee connoisseurs."
"Hidden spot at state college. There is a nice little atmosphere and they roast the coffee right in front of you. We had good service, our drinks were out..."
