You will come here for the food and stay for the ambience ! The food was just delicious - we shared a roast beef sandwich with chips and the fruit plate. We each enjoyed the Garden Salad with balsamic vinaigrette! I don't believe there is anything on this menu that is not so yummy ! The building is just wonderful in every nook and cranny of both the floors. Come inside on the bottom floor and enjoy the walk up that beautiful old staircase. Our waiter was Levi, but we spoke to several of the waiters. They were all so kind and we were amazed to learn there are The Yellow Deli across several states and countries. Don't miss this place in Oneonta ! It's more than worth the short drive off the interstate. #wewillbeback read more

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Put it this way... the food at Yellow Deli was very delicious, we ate it for lunch and dinner. We dined at the Oneonta location, which was quiet and clean. The service was great dining in, and they are open on certain days until 3am. Dine out, however, must be done in person at this location. Phone orders are not allowed. This was a bit of an inconvenience, and I waited 35 minutes for our complete order. Overall, I would return and dine in at the Yellow Deli in Oneonta. The carrot cake and cream cake with blueberry topping is a must!!!! read more

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Food was delish service was excellent. Def a cult. Def will come back. Bread is baked fresh. My girls had a cinnamon roll and their apple cider. They really enjoyed it. read more

The Yellow Deli - Best veggie burger I've ever had - Delis Near Me - Oneonta, New York

Seriously the BEST food. Highly recommend the fruit plate and split a perfect sandwich with my guy. Great lunch. Also, the pina colada smoothie was perfection. read more

The Yellow Deli - Fruit plate. - Delis Near Me - Oneonta, New York

The Salmon Chowder is insane!!! Yellow Submarine was amazing... Strawberry shake was delicious. Strawberry waffle and Reuben were scrumptious.. read more

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Everything is excellent, atmosphere is great, too! All fresh and flavorful. Service is excellent.

On a recent trip for my son's baseball, we ended up at The Yellow Deli many times. This was partly due to out games ending late sometimes, but also because we loved it! When you first walk in, you feel like you are stepping into a movie set honestly. There is folk music playing, the decor made me almost feel like I was walking into The Shire, and the staff was very friendly (though a little odd, but not in a bad way). One night, there were a few people that came in that were interesting characters and the staff chatted away with them. They didn't hurry them or act in any way like they wanted to move on. It was nice to see as it's not something I see often at home. I tried several of their sandwiches, the chili, a few drinks, and the carrot cake. Everything was very good! The drinks all tasted fresh and didn't taste overly sweet. The sandwiches were all fresh and just the right size. The only thing I didn't love was the steamed bread. I think next time, I would ask to not have it steamed. My favorite thing; however, was the chili. I got it on every visit. I got the bowl of chili on two visits and cups the rest of the time. The chili had a nice balance of meat to veggies while also tasting great. The bread with the bowl was amazing. It was a jalapeno bread (I believe) and went well with the chili. This is definitely a great spot for soup and a sandwich! Also a great spot for some good tea! read more

The building is a work of art. The food is delicious! We enjoyed the Reuben, the tomato basil soup with sourdough bread and the sweet potato pound cake. The people are friendly. read more

We recently stayed in Oneonta for Cooperstown and we came across this place. The sandwiches are incredible and the basil soup is so delicious and full filling. One thing I will say is there is NO SODA, but their teas are tasty and making you want more. The staff here is also very friendly and funny. It sounds too good to be true but this place is a definite must to try. read more

The Yellow Deli - Turkey sandwich on heritage bread, meal also comes with chips. Also ordered a hibiscus tea to drink. - Delis Near Me - Oneonta, New York

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I'm still dreaming about the deli rose sandwich! I'm gluten free and was nervous about rice bread but oh my word it was amazing! My husband got the regular deli rose and raved about it too. The restaurant is so cool inside and if you wanting a mind blowing sandwich this is the place. read more

So fresh, delicious, healthy with friendly service. Yellow deli is so iconic and love coming here with my family ever since it opened in 2010. I've tried their location in Colorado and still think oneonta location is better. Love all the little details and the people make it feel like home away from home. A definite must eat while in oneonta. read more

The Yellow Deli - Vegetable soup with fresh bread and butter - Delis Near Me - Oneonta, New York

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Food was great here. Fresh homemade bread and their sandwiches and delicious soup. Perfect spot for lunch. read more

The Yellow Deli - Root beer on tap! Fruit plate - Delis Near Me - Oneonta, New York

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Service was nice and friendly. Food was quick and tasty. The environment was very warm and home friendly. read more

The Yellow Deli - Long Island rancher with a side of chips and pickle, soup of the day tomato basil and a grilled cheese on the side - Delis Near Me - Oneonta, New York

Food is good but I don't like that they got rid of the genders on the bathroom there's two genders!

Oh my god this place is amazing. The prices are good and reasonable and you can get basically anything from the menu that's sandwich related. Also the food is just good it tastes high quality and it was the perfect temperature. The staff are some of the nicest people I have ever met and gave us the perfect amount of time to decide what to eat/ drink. They were all very friendly and even gave us a free cookie. My final thing is the look of the restaurant, it looks very classic and like a cozy cottage and the music perfectly fits that the decor is amazing and there's a ton of seats in the restaurant. My only bad thing is that the food was so good I forgot to take pictures of it. read more

One of the nicest casual eateries I've been too. Beautiful wood setting. Great food and you feel like a regular the first time you visit. I'm so glad I tried it. read more

An experience for sure. The Yellow Deli serves a small natural food menu with non alcoholic teas and juices. It is also run by an organization largely regarded as a cult. The food is delicious. The atmosphere unique and service attentive. Go for the food and atmosphere. read more

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I love the Yellow Deli. I was so happy to learn of all their different locations! Corned beef sandwich and carrot cake are my go to! Staff is always friendly as well! read more

So, I came here yesterday and the veggie burger was amazing! However, the decor and overall aesthetic was giving uncanny valley vibes. Something about it just feels a little off and I couldn't put my finger on it until I googled "Yellow Deli" and realized that this is some sort of religious cult? Honestly though the food was pretty good despite the weird vibe. Very interesting back story behind the restaurant if you look into it. read more

The Yellow Deli - Veggie burger - Delis Near Me - Oneonta, New York

I can never pass up this place when I visit Oneonta. Came here when dining opened up and the place was very prepared. We were sat inside in a booth far away from other customers. Masks were required to enter, and could be taken off when you were seated. I decided to order a Long Island Rancher and an iced commonground. I had only ordered tea in the past but this coffee drink was good. I think it had mint in it? Will obviously be returning! read more

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Honestly by far the most amazing place I've been to in a long while. the atmosphere is beyond warming and friendly and the staff truly treat you like friends ..or better yet long lost companions whom they haven't seen since years past. I felt welcomed and at home beyond I could imagine. the food is spectacular, the drinks are spectacular and I could not get enough. highly highly recommend ..10/10 would die on this claim. read more

Is the place sketchy, yes? Is the food delicious, also yes. Soup of the day is my weakness. Delicious and fresh flavors all the time, you can really tell it's not just stuff from a can. Chili is also a big hit. I do not think I've ever had something that I did not like. Root beer on draft comes in a big nice chilled mug, and is delicious. To be honest I have not tried a lot of their teas and all that on the drink menu, but they look tasty. Customer service is strange, sometimes they'll ignore you for a while, or maybe even forget about you, but just wave them down. If you want a sandwich and soup this is worth the money, if they're closed go down the block to wise guys instead. read more

Amazing sandwiches and soup and OMG, the tea. Cozy and inviting, a must visit. We will be returning. Love.

We were in town for baseball from Hawai'i and needed a quick late takeout that wasn't fast food. Stopped into this location based on reviews. A little tricky to figure out the entrance was around the back on the bottom (no signs on top), but once we did we were greeted by an older haole (white) man with longer hair. He was flat out rude. He was seating 1 other couple and then us. I asked if we could do take out and his response was "you won't get your food any faster"....ok uncle I just wanted to know if we can take out...?!? He was rude and super dismissive that we just walked out. Customer service wins and loses you customers, this was a loss. 'A'ole braddah, I know we not in Hawai'i but come on, don't tell me business is that great that you answer simple questions like that... read more

Food and service were amazing! Will definitely be going back next year when we are in Cooperstown.

Great food and great service! The Deli Rose sandwich is fire! Mattan took great care of me. I think the decor and vibe is awesome. Really glad I found this place; I'd buy a "Yellow Deli" shirt if they had one. Cheers! read more

It's weird, Quaint place and the food is good. the history is odd, but they are friendly. I felt unsettled but otherwise it was okay, just felt... odd. read more

Grace was my lovely waitress and she suggested a salmon sandwich that was out of this world that I never would've thought of. Loved the atmosphere read more

A great lunch place in downtown Oneonta that is full of flavor and character. The Chicken on the Ranch is a great hot sandwich on a great roll with perfect spice, heat and ranch sauce. Others in my party enjoyed their Reuben's, while my son enjoyed a basic turkey and provolone sandwich. Laid back and friendly service from the minute you walk in the door until you leave! read more

The Yellow Deli - Chicken on the Ranch-a great sandwich with crispy chips and a crisp pickle. - Delis Near Me - Oneonta, New York

The food is very fresh and made with high quality ingredients. You will love the atmosphere and friendly service.

Unique, hip, healthy cafe. Good option for breakfast and lunch. I ordered the veggie burger and soup of the day (cheesy potato soup) which was really good and filling. You pay for the quality ingredients like the bread and vegetables. The atmosphere is quiet with low ambient light which I like and the gnarly wood and stone interior is cool. Chill spot. I'll go back. read more

The Yellow Deli - Cheesy potato soup - Delis Near Me - Oneonta, New York

Amazing! The ambiance is awesome and the staff are the sweetest people. The food is homemade, to include freshly milled wheat for bread. The volkswich is amazing. Don't skip it! read more

Love this place. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. The food is delicious. The staff is very pleasant. Once you realize it is run by an actual cult it may scare you away but they aren't there to recruit you! Read about it, as crazy as it is, it's interesting. It's open all hours so it's convenient. Although I am a nonbeliever in religion, I would still recommend this place. It's actually adorable. read more

It's here that we'd sit planning our trip to Mordor, my precious. So now after this last visit to the hinterland I have added another lovely little eatery to my list of Oneonta lovely eateries. I will not name the other ones for as those who read this are interested in here, not there, but I'm just saying that Oneonta for me has a disproportion of tasty places for such a wee town. Yellow Deli was interesting for a variety of reasons. The Middle Earthian vibe and the mission gives one food for the head whilst repasting on food for the belly, a combination not encountered most places. Mi madre being mi madre desired to engage the soft spoken fellow who fed us and for a while there was the back and forth but she started it and there was no proselytizing on his part so we all left happy and no chairs were overturned thank goodness. She got a free slice of pound cake for her troubles and we all had a bite and didn't see any deity 45 minutes after and being that most of the others were not as practiced at this it was for the best. it was just yummy pound cake. Sandwiches, salad and soup were enjoyed by all. The chili on the table behind me looked delicious. There are a couple of highly recommended dishes but I can't remember what they are. Our lamp was marked kindness and the dumbwaiter on its bottom had a sign that said "Man's Destiny" and periodically during my face-stuffing I would wonder as it went up and down which way the collective and or individual destiny was to go and then I thought that this was precisely the point. read more

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The salad and sandwich were so delicious. The sandwich I had melted in my mouth. Their food seem healthy and so good. The staff seemed friendly and nice. read more

Great soups and sandwiches and service! Can take a while to get your food but it's worth it!

I say, Of all my reviews. This has perhaps been my most difficult to write. As such, I will focus on food first and morality later. The food is great; they serve nearly everything from soup and tea to sandwiches and desserts. Everything is fresh, well prepared, and served in a timely manner. Staff are friendly (as they have to be), and prices are low. There is also the allure that you're open 24hrs every day except Friday/Saturday(their sabbath). If you're looking for a quick bite and don't mind cognitive dissonance then this is your place. Now for the tough part: this establishment while charming on the outside is run by a cult called the "twelve tribes". They treat women and minorities as second class citizens and, worst of all, practice both child labor and encourage child abuse. After learning about their cult I cannot ever patronize another yellow deli with a clear conscience, knowing that the money earned goes to fund such an oppressive ideology. Therefore, I will score separately: Food/atmosphere: 5/5 Morals: 0/5 read more

Wow, best chili I ever had! Highly recommend, but service could be faster. The chai tea latte is AMAZING!!! I took one to go read more

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This is one of the most unique and artsy places you'll ever visited! The sandwiches and soup are delicious and the waiter and waitress were friendly. read more

The Yellow Deli - One of the most unique space... you'll ever visit! - Delis Near Me - Oneonta, New York

Quaint décor that I couldn't quite identify, rustic, funky, reclaimed? They have a dumb waiter. No not an intellectually challenged human, a real dumb waiter. They pass the orders down and the food comes up. Very low tech. Also an ear trumpet to communicate with the kitchen downstairs. Anyway, a good vibe. I had a Ruben and soup of the day, tomato bisque. Quite good. read more