Was able to get the autumn sandwich in July and it was phenomenal, definitely a place I will visit again

If you are looking for something close to All Star Village that serves better food than snack bar food, this is the place. It is a little bit of a turn off when you pull up to it but I decided to give it a try anyway because there aren't many options and there were many cars in the parking lot with New York tags. I went with the idea that if the locals are going here, it's probably good. There are many menu options and they all look good. The prices are reasonable and definitely better than snack bar prices. My error and I had two different salads and they were very fresh. We probably could have just split one they are so big. My only salads is that if you take it to go, it is not mixed and it's difficult to do in the container. You won't go wrong here. read more

The sandwiches are incredible comes with a bit of pasta. The soup's are made daily and are delicious. If you get a chance a loaf of bread pick it up. read more

We found this lunch spot while visiting the area - thanks Yelpers. If this place were near my home, I would be a regular as they are a lot of interesting sandwich options. My biggest criticism is that the bread is not toasted - not sure if they will heat upon request. The Eggplant Special was delicious and filling, while not feeling too heavy. My wife liked the Oneonta Reuben, but who makes a Reuben on soft bread without toasting / heating it? The chicken was a bit thick and dry - multiple thinly sliced chicken pieces would have been preferable. read more

Undercover Eggplant - The Eggplant Special - very good, and would be even better with toasted bread. - Sandwiches Near Me - Oneonta, New York

Aubergine, je t'aime, je t'aime. One day perhaps I'll live nearer to my family, living a life that more closely resembles what's been proffered as ideal. An unattainable ideal, perhaps, an insidious construction made only by those who profit from my attempts to comply. And the harder I try the farther short I seem to come up, which makes me only try all the harder. My hours and wages are wasted chasing somebody else's dream. I wax like this because of the magical spell I ate yesterday at the Eggplant. Clarity came to me between two slices of housemade bread, truth tucked between the slices of delicate deli meat in the Toasty Italian, beauty nestled in the pastrami and pickle sandwich. I kid you not. Come here for the food (and you should not just because I say so and I know what I'm talking about but because simply these guys make insanely good food period) and you'll find upon leaving that the smile on your face is three dimensions long. The first two are because your mouth is happy beyond words how long has it been since it was pleasured with such sweetness but the third, a dimension maybe you haven't felt for awhile, the smile vector rarely seen, ties to your mortal purpose. The curtains will be swept aside. You'll discard your commercially manipulated self. You'll catch a glimpse for the first time maybe ever that the ring you've been reaching for truly does recede each and every time you stretch out your grabby hands and maybe it was all a cruel joke after all and now you're free. So go get you some incognito aubergine goodness. Then go get the rest of your life on. read more

Undercover Eggplant - Sandwiches Near Me - Oneonta, New York

We needed to eat something and the DQ across the street didn't look great. We came in and instantly patted ourselves on the back for making the better choice. Primarily a soup/sandwich kind of place, Undercover Eggplant also dabbles in a few other areas too, like desserts, cold deli salads and the like. I ordered the half sandwich and a cup of the clam chowder and it was the perfect lunch. Simple sandwich and warm soup is just so satisfying on a cold afternoon. Worth the visit if you're in the area. read more

Undercover Eggplant - Clam chowder Soup and sandwich combo $9 - Sandwiches Near Me - Oneonta, New York

Food is consistently outstanding! Always a favorite go to. Great sandwiches, salads, and bread. Try the soft pretzels if they are available! Yum read more

We had a nice lunch on the backyard patio at Undercover Eggplant. My Mary Heywang sandwich was particularly tasty with warm roasted butternut squash. I only wish they had other bread options as the soft bread doesn't hold up well. Overall, it's a nice place for creative sandwiches. read more

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I say, This unseen Aubergine place game highly recommended though I don't see how. The menu borders on vegetarian/vegan and would be much more at home in a large city like New York than a small town like Oneonta. That said, I was unimpressed with the lack of variety as well as lack of quality in their sandwiches/wraps. For the price, I would expect better. Not very sporting read more

You will not find another pizza place like this til you reach NYC. Their handmade dough is fluffy, chewy and baked to perfection! The garlic eggplant pie you can't get anywhere else. It is truly one of a kind and every bite is mouthwatering. My friend hates me because she craves this place all the time but lives 4hrs away from it. Seriously these guys know what they're doing. The salads are also very nice, super fresh and colorful. They have a great balsamic dressing as well. I wish this was a franchise so I'd be able to go to it more often. If you're in the neighborhood or a small drive away this is a must visit place. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Good food for a quick bite. The staff was friendly. The food came out quickly and the atmosphere was casual.

I mean really, where can you get an absolutely decadent sandwich along with a beautifully crafted pasta salad. The Undercover Eggplant is a MUST! read more

4.4 stars or more. Near perfection, for me. We got the Mrs. Eggplant and the City of the Hills and split 1/2 each. The portions were size-able and the food was fresh and tasted fantastic; sandwich bread perfect. All the drinks are 1 price and there was a ton of options - that really is a great way to do it. No need to hold up the line. If I lived close, I'd probably attempt to try everything on the menu, and be there frequently. The deli and bathrooms were extremely clean. A great stop overall. read more

Going to Cooperstown for baseball, must stop .. ate there 5 times in 3 days best option within 1 mile.

Anytime your in the Oneonta area and want a great place to eat stop by the Undercover Eggplant. Don't let the look of the outside stop you from a great big sandwich. The eggplant sandwich is stuffed with peppers, cheese along with great soft warm bread. The macaroni salad is also very tasty. A must place to eat!! read more

I was here a couple of months ago and it was amazing. The sandwiches there are out of this world. There were about 6 of this and every single person enjoyed their meal. The master stroke at this place in my opinion is the variety of drinks and one price. Keep it simple!! It works! One downside, I thought their menu was a bit confusing to find what I wanted personally and so did my companions. Nothing is worse than having to struggle to find everything. The worst part was I ordered (and loved my sandwich) but after getting my sandwich there was some sign off to the right and somewhere on the counter that I didn't see with exactly what I was looking for and would have preferred. Stuff was just too spread out to see it all. Either way, they made up for it with a fantastic sandwich. If I was near this place I'd go back again in a heartbeat! The food is what matters so they get five stars in my book! read more

Always fresh delicious sandwiches, friendly staff, phenomenal pizza! Love every visit!

Great service and food! Place was packed, but we still found a table to sit and eat. Clean place and friendly staff. We would eat here again if we lived closer. read more

A fantastic sandwich place that exceeds expectations. The special butternut squash, feta and roasted veggie sandwich was a dream!

Placed a to go order prior to them closing and picked up a good tasting pizza. Servers were real friendly and the pizza tasted great. Saw their display case of made from scratch desserts and those were just as good. read more

pizza was blad. We ate in and service was non existant. Had to ask for utensils and napkins. People taking orders were uninterested in helping. Will nor go back read more

The pizza was okay. For something that is it's signature dish, I expected the actual pizza dough to taste better. I got a garlic eggplant pizza. The garlic flavor was great with eggplant, but the dough was disappointing. I loved the variety of desserts and drinks they had! Glass bottles are great. Sustainable! I did like the buzzers, but the food took a while to come out. Overall, I'd say it was a bit pricey to not have servers. read more

I've had several of their sandwiches before (autumn special and eggplant special are favs) but I wanted to try something different yesterday. I opted for the garlic and eggplant pizza. When my order was ready, I almost burned my fingers on the toasty hot crust. They make pizza to perfection - light, fluffy, crispy exterior - with perfectly creamy and tasty eggplant and generous topping of garlic oil. I only ate 2/5 slices at the time. I heated one in the toaster oven today and it still tasted amazing. I'm looking forward to trying other pizzas on the menu! read more

More than just eggplant! I passed this up assuming it was all vegetarian, though they do have vegetarian options they also serve meat protein meals! Food is excellent, will return! read more

Best eggplant sandwich's! With Covid there is some random shop hours. You can call and order ahead here or just order it and sit down. Has great selection for beverages! This is a great place to go for lunch they do get busy though! read more

Fabulous soups! Bread was super fresh and soft. ( just the way I like it!). Had the turkey sandwich and it was good. But the soup was the highlight! Nice selection of beverages and desserts. Price is very reasonable for freshness and flavor. Will be back next time I'm in the area. read more

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One of the best places in town, I'm gonna miss it once I move! I highly suggest to stop by if you live here or even passing through!

I was looking for a place outside of Cooperstown All Star Village, and found this delicious place. The menu and prices are very reasonable, specially coming from Cooperstown All Star Village. At first, I thought I needed something else besides the salad to fill me up. However, that was not the case, since this salad carried a tasteful and filling strong punch. I would recommend this place and come back. read more

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The sandwiches are very good. Mine lasted me two meals. Lots of Covid distancing. I would definitely return.

Well, I wasn't impressed at all. Dingy exterior and stark- echo creating interior. If the food was good that wouldn't matter. The limited menu seems their forte is pizza. Ordered the breaded eggplant 12" pie for $14.99. Didn't take long but neither did it's preparation. The small pieces of eggplant didn't have a stitch of breadcrumb but it doesn't end there. There's a reason I don't eat PapaJohns pizza and it's the dough. Same cheap dough here and I'll never go back. read more

Oh. My. Goodness. What an amazing spot to dine in, or out! Homemade soups, homemade bread, ENORMOUS portions that are really reasonably priced...my mind was literally blown the first time going to Undercover Eggplant! I've since been there multiple times and never once have I been disappointed. Family owned--you can actually sense the love--and just an overall top notch restaurant. I'm going back today! read more

Came here for lunch with my notoriously vegetarian mother. I picked the place and didn't tell her where we were going. She was pleasantly surprised. The eggplant special sandwich is so delicious. My mom got a hefty, and colorful salad featuring, squash, mushrooms, carrots, onions, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes and a delicious balsamic vinaigrette. She also had the tomato soup which was okay. Overall I did enjoy eating here and wouldn't mind stopping in here again. If you like tasty eggplant dishes, I recommend this place. read more

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I love this little gem during lunch time. Anyone I ever know who has been to this town talks about Undercover Eggplant and how much they miss it. It is a place to be missed. The salads are huge, their drink selection is huge, and they have great food - what is not to like? Probably the long time during lunchtime because a lot of people come to enjoy it. I only ever order one thing from here and need to branch out but, seriously, I LOVE the veggie pizza. It's hard to pass up. It's great for my lunch and dinner when I'm feeling extra lazy. Some may not like the pizza because the crust is thick and doughy, it's not like a normal NY thin slice so don't be fooled. Super soft and tasty - my faves. Their sandwiches are big, I have gone with coworkers who really enjoy the sandwiches. I will need to branch out and get a salad, whenever I see one, I get jealous I didn't order it. Tons of seating indoor and outdoor. Great spot on a nice day to relax outside and have lunch. Parking lot can get crazy. Right next to the Dairy Queen so you can walk there for dessert, winning! Awesome spot for lunch! read more

Soup, soup, soup! While all of their food is on point you're really missing out if you're not going here consistently for their homemade soups which change daily. Now that winter is coming I'll be stopping by frequently for some deliciously warm and hearty soups. I must have tried a dozen varieties by now and haven't found one that wasn't great. I do have my favorites though... the chicken chili will change your life. read more

Someday I will order something that is not the Locksmith sandwich. Today was not that day. They cook the eggplant in it perfectly and it melts in my mouth. Huge sandwiches. I always have the second half for lunch the next day. High quality and huge quantity make it an easy go-to. read more

Soooo delicious! We noticed the parking lot at this place was always packed at lunch. Thought they'd be open for dinner--good thing we called. They close at 7pm. We ordered our sandwiches to go and were not disappointed! I had the City of the Hills and it was just scrumptious. We also got the West End and the Po Boy. Both of those were tasty as well, although, the Po Boy was so spicy you had to pace yourself. I do not believe they have wine or beer service, however, I heard they own the store that sells those directly behind the restaurant. Great option for lunch, early dinner, take out, picnics, etc. read more

This place needs to stay deep undercover. How can you ruin chicken parm? How about slice bread that was soaked in sauce and could not be held in hand instead of a good baguette, how about tough chicken that tasted like an old rooster. How about I waiting 30 minutes to receive this mess. read more

I was very surprised today when I ordered a Mary salad..It was mostly lettuce with a HINT of feta(that was advertised as the 2nd ingredient) and it was $13.50!!! no meat, just a few pieces of squash, LOADS of too-hot red onions,skimpy tomato..TOO RICH FOR MY BLOOD! read more

For the most part their menu is full of things I would never order. Thing is, when they have their specials like Turkey Dinner or Pork Roast with mashed potatoes... SOOOO DAMN GOOD. Their specials on their specials page mostly are not specials so much as the same items they've had on their menu for several years now. Pasta salad is good and their drink selection is unique and great. Honestly though, their sandwhiches are a bit too overstuffed for me. I have to tear them apart a bit to eat them. read more

Wonderful! Fresh! Great food! The salads, sandwiches, and pizzas are fresh, fast, and packed with flavor. The salads are large enough for at least 2 servings. The greens are beautiful! Sandwiches are delightful! I'd recommend any cold sandwiches - I miss the greens are the hot ones. Perfect place for lunch. read more