Pride and Tradition
Tradition never tasted so good.
Since 1865, no trip to Happy Valley is complete without a visit to the Creamery. Patrons have forged unique relationships with us that span generations. The Creamery grew up right alongside Penn State, beginning with its roots as the Farmers' High School. The Creamery was, is, and will be ground zero Penn State. Marriage proposals, reunions, and celebrations of all kinds happen here.
Science and Education
The Creamery is a working classroom and lab in the Department of Food Science within the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, the University's first college. We are a world authority on ice cream and other dairy manufacturing. Students engage in research and learning across ice cream production, milk processing, cheesemaking, product development, supply chain management, food safety, business operations, marketing, and sales.
Fun and Community
Everyone is welcome and treated like family at the Creamery. We exude easygoing cheerfulness. It's not unusual to find four generations sitting around a table smiling, laughing, and enjoying a cone. The Creamery is a home away from home that Penn Staters long to visit.
Partnerships and Collaboration
The Creamery thoughtfully engages in partnerships and collaborations with entities who share our standards of excellence. We explore product, service, promotion, brand awareness, and business opportunities while maintaining an unwavering commitment to our reputation and legacy. The Creamery serves as a real-world business for academic projects; therefore, we prioritize endeavors with faculty. Together, we create opportunities for students to participate in internships, research, and experiential learning.
Quality and Innovation
We strive to make and sell the best ice cream on the planet. The milk for our ice cream comes largely from the herd of on-campus Holsteins who, on a clear day, can be heard mooing nearby. We tap that same milk to produce our own cheeses, yogurt, and other dairy products. In addition to our own dairy products, we stock charcuterie board-ready campus-sourced cured meats and a carefully curated selection of food, coffee, snacks, and gift items. If you get it from the Creamery, it's special. We are a state-of-the-art production facility and retail outlet. We are confident in our excellence and go the extra mile to ensure our ingredients, processes, and customer interactions are the best of the best.
Responsibility and Stewardship
The Creamery maintains an elevated bar of best practices. We uphold ambitious standards of care for the health and safety of our customers who consume our products and spend time in our store. We support efforts and events important to Penn State and the community. We ensure the Creamery remains fiscally strong by following sound business strategies.
