What a cozy place, a small place with a wide selection of food and beverages. This is what I…read moreordered! House buffalo chicken wings - The size of the wing was quite large. It was definitely great value for its price. The wing was perfectly fried. The meat was tender and the skin was crispy while coated nicely with the buffalo sauce. I don't usually get buffalo sauce, but since it was homemade, I had to try it. Let me tell you, this is one of my favorite sauces now. The buffalo sauce was tangy with a kick. The sauce wasn't overpowering at all. It had a well-rounded flavor. Cubano Sandwich - The sandwich was enough to share between 2 people. The bread was airy with a nice toasted crust. Everything in the sandwich was laid beautifully. It had a great ratio between the meat, the vegetable, and the sauce. However, I think there was a bit too much mustard. The mustard was overpowering the rest of the flavor. All and all, the food here was really good. I paired my meal with a pint. It was perfect. The service was also really great. If you enjoy bar food and beer, I recommend this place!

Very disappointed with my order like everything else, price went up and quality went downread more

4&1/2...WING FOCUSED REVIEW...2 of 2 transcendent chicken experiences I was lucky to have on the…read moresame day on my recent trip through Oneonta, where I had attended college for my first 2 years some 20-some years ago. When doing some recon through town I inquired to a local about where I could find the best wings and he immediately named this spot. This jogged my memory back to my college days and the fact it was similarly known at the time. as well as that it was just a little removed both physically and culturally from the college scene and more of a strictly locals place. I took said locals advice and stopped on over and before even entering the place I was very glad I did. My eyes lit up at the awesome converted old train depot setting from which it gets it name. Inside was a welcoming warmly lit interior centered around a handsome old bar which I sidled on up to. My stomach still quite full from my feast at Brooks House of BBQ that afternoon I just ordered my drink and a single order of wings in the house specialty "garbage sauce" an umami rich amaglamation of various sauces and they were nothing short of magnificent. Perfectly proportioned and flavorful crisp on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. A delicious reminder of how much better in general wings are upstate than back home in the City. I savored every bite. The meal was made all the more enjoyable by striking up an enjoyably meandering with a gregarious Vietnam vet proud grandpa seated beside me and were both well served and treated by the lovely bartender. Much of the other food I saw being brought out looked quite tasty as well but what really caught my eye was the super thick square cut pizza, which seemed to be on most every table. It seems to be a relative of both the nearby regional vartieties of the Old-Forge style pizza found across the PA border near Scranton, and the "Hot Pie" of the greater Binghamton/Tri-Cities area even closer afield. More than enough to spark some serious intrigue in a pizza freak like myself and a top priority for me to order when I hopefully get another chance to visit here, of course alongside another order of those incredible wings.

A party of 4, having made reservations, we went on Valentines Day (evening). We weren't informed…read morethat they had a different, much smaller menu with no provision to order from the normal menu. Three of the four meals were fine. Unfortunately my husband order the 10oz NY strip (an eye popping $28!) He thought he was playing it safe by ordering it medium. When the waitress brought his meal out she said she was waiting for him to cut into the steak to make sure it was to his order. Good thing because it was the rarest piece of meat we'd ever seen! Raw inside! She took the steak back and had them put it back on the grill (her words). Unfortunately when it came back out nearly 20 minutes later after the rest of us had already started, it was still barely medium rare! She offered to take it back and put it back on the grill (again!) but he was so frustrated he told her to leave it and he'd take it home and cook it himself. Sadly after cooking the next evening the majority of the meat was either fat or gristle so the 10oz steak ended up to be about 3oz of edible meat! We've been to other restaurants where an entree has been l poorly cooked, etc. and in each case the restaurant has always comped the meal. The salt in the wound was the waitress only offered to comp our dessert (just my husband and I!) Instead of rightfully comping the $28 meal they comped a $4 dessert. Our experience wasn't bad enough to keep us from going back but we'd definitely recommend to the restaurant that, if they're using a special menu they should've made sure to advertise that or let us know when we made reservations. Additionally, in an obvious screw up like this, always comp the meal!

They are back to full-service restaurant. The food was great-chicken moist, fries were perfect…read more Just felt old hometown at Brooks. Smart decision to go back to full service with all of the old Brooks atmosphere. If you were disappointed after Covid with the buffet, go back and you will find a different experience. They are back on our rotation of dinner places.

4 & 1/2 A singular American classic and great example of vanishing regional Upstate footways, I…read morewas thrilled to get a chance to revisit this place from my misspent youth after and find the place, and most importantly it's legendary chicken as fantastic as ever. This place on the outskirts of Oneonta was a favorite of myself and most every other college student at either of the towns schools. While we appreciated it as a down home and mercifully cheap purveyor of delicious Americana, I came to realize in the intervening years, and confirmed my realizations on my first return visit some 20-plus years later that it is much much more than that. This establishment in fact represents proof of a distinct style of American BBQ wholly different from the famous southern varieties all the way up in some of the northern most reaches of Appalachia, as well as perhaps the greatest masterpiece, yet lesser known creations of one of the 20th centuries most legendary chicken geniuses, as well as a wonderful representation of the overall greatness of Upstate NY's mighty and multifaceted cuisine. So as I have already suggested the chicken here must be the focal point of. Char grilled over direct heat (as opposed to the indirect smoking techniques that are the basis of Southern BBQ styles) on the glorious massive grill pit, the birds are marinated in a proprietary variation of the regionally legendary "Cornell Chicken" so named for it's creation at said university by poultry legend and Cornell professor Robert C. Baker. Baker is most widely known as the creator of the chicken nugget, but real heads know the vinegar based marinade is his true magnum opus. Somehow the alchemy of the reaction between the marinade and the bird and the char grilling process results and a what is likely the juiciest most deeply flavorful non-fried bird you'll ever experience, and frankly much more than most fried fowls. While a longtime local patron told me (pejoratively) that the recipe has been tweaked somewhat in recent years, I was unable to detect any differences or deficiencies and the sense memory came flooding back with my senses in delicious overloads. As is often the case with great bbq of any type, a random cold piece eaten in my car while driving downstate the next day might have been even more delicious it's juices and flavors congealing and revealing new delicious qualities. As I mentioned the chicken is the undisputed focal point. For my two meat combo I selected ribs as my other protein. They were...fine, though surely would leave any Kansas or Carolina BBQ authority underwhelmed if not aghast. Slathered in a thick sauce and lacking any of the fall off the bone qualities that result from indirect slow smoking, they were not only exactly as I remembered from college meals here but also very reminiscent of my childhood experience with ribs both grilled at backyard Long Island BBQs or served at spots like the defunct chain Ground Round in my childhood hometown, the nostalgia of which offset their mediocrity. The other meats on offer, which I do not believe were all on offer in the early aughts included pulled pork and brisket, surely added I the subsequent 2 decades as the popularity of southern, particularly Texas styles has exploded worldwide. As such I thought it would be prudent to avoid these options as it's straying further from this places true style and traditions. Now while the chicken, amazing char pit, incredible midcentury road sign, and gloriously un-renovated 50's era dining room were all exactly as I remember, there was one glaring change, that unsurprisingly proved to be the major basis for the places relatively low score currently here at time of this reviews drafting. Upon arrival I was immediately informed that the dining room was now fully set aside for a lunch buffet deal which for included a massive portion of the aformentioned two meat selection ($27) along with a nothing short of mind blowing Sizzlers style salad bar/buffet. In addition to a smattering of mediocre approximations of southern sides, the real draws for me were the delightfully archaic northern specialties such as chicken and dumplings, leaded yet delicious New England style biscuits which are about as far removed from flaky southern biscuits as imaginable. While the bounty of the salad bar was truly astounding and the portions of the meats enough for two full meals out of the leftovers the next two days, I couldn't help but think back to those college meals in the dining room so many years ago, when it was a real challenge to spend 10 dollars for a gut busting feast. Sadly this is no longer the case as the buffet format was added during Covid although apparently lower a la carte pricing can still be found at the takeout window, but I can certainly empathize with the disappointment of longtime patrons to this. Such is the pain of late capitalism even at wonderful local legends like this.

You will come here for the food and stay for the ambience ! The food was just delicious - we…read moreshared 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

Put it this way... the food at Yellow Deli was very delicious, we ate it for lunch and dinner. We…read moredined 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!!!!

Humphreys is my favorite restaurant in Oneonta. I like the atmosphere and chatting with Don and…read moreRonnie. I usually sit at the bar and eat something on one of the special menus. Tonight was a Polish night and I had a fantastic stuffed cabbage. I took Latkes and Blintzes home to share. And then there is the "Fresh Froze" menu. I keep our freezer at home full of Humphrey's matzo ball soup and eggplant parmesan and much more. It's a special place.

Food is good but not great, the place is small and tight. The service was friendly but slow. The…read moreprice was a bit higher than the quality of the food. Limited menu and they're not cheap.

Everything I have had at Sloan's has been exceptional. Their appetizers are yummy, their entrees…read moreare very good too.

5 stars? Nope! 10 stars!!! We had reservation for 9 people and came in straight to the table. They…read morewere so full and very crowded as it was 4th of July weekend. They have a big parking so it was easy to find a spot. First off, our server was amazing! Very very attentive to us, she ask us for our drinks every time she sees its almost empty. She also informs us of their specials and most requested orders. (Ambiance is also great, feels cozy and the place is clean and well-maintained!) We got the bread with a very nice dip, first time we tried that kind of dip (has dill)We then ordered our appetizers, we ordered Ringers (onion rings), then potato skin and their special Garlic Parmesan Buffalo wings. It was amazing and was very flavorful! Then came our entree, we ordered the tomahawk with turkey noodle soup and salad with coleslaw and rice pilaf. Every order of tomahawk you get two sides and two salad or soup of your choice. Some of our family ordered same. Oooftttt! By this time we are already so full but their dessert menu looked so good so we had to take it home! We paid almost $625, that includes the tip! Are we coming back!? Oh absolutely!! Will definitely be back again and order the tomahawk!! (some pictures were not taken as we devoured it immediately!)

My husband and I stopped for breakfast on October 27, 2025. The wait staff was very rude. There was…read moreno menu and she stated that people our age would have visited diners enough to know what would be on the menu. We both ordered what they called biscuit and gravy with eggs medium. I could not identify the meat in the gravy. The biscuit was a glob of dough and the eggs were cold. We should have left. We were not aware of the cost until we received a paper bill. The amount did not match what was stated online. I got up and left, my husband paid the bill and there was a dog running loose in the restaurant and quickly jumped into my seat and started eating off my plate. My husband was not happy. I later reported this incident to the health department. I don't know how they stay open. It was a total waste of money and time. I should have read the reviews first. Nothing positive or posted since 2023.

Amazing cute little home town restaurant. Highly recommend..... Gluten free options including a…read morededicated GF fryer. They go out of their way to listen and made us feel safe and welcome!

Go there every year on girls day out . Have never been disappointed with food or service hereread more

This is a bar and grill in the downtown area. Parking can be difficult but it looks like if you…read moreknow the area there is a lot of public parking. The menu is very diverse and I had a hard time deciding. After asking the server way to many questions I chose the Mongolian BBQ bowl. She told me it would be VERY spicy. That was fine with me. This came in a big bowl with chili pepper and Sriracha sauce. It had a good kick to it and my mouth knew the spice was there but I thought it was milder that I expected. The chicken was grilled and had an amazing flavor. It had the fat noodles, i am not sure what they are called but they were good. It was served in a broth but all the broth was soaked up before I was finished. Service was great and the food was amazing. This was awesome

Stopping in after a nice day of appointments with my daughter. This is a local staple for clean…read morefresh food that I do not make it too often enough. We came right at opening and staff was friendly as they were setting up. We each got BLTs and they were great in both serving and flavor. Nothing wrong with good bread and good bacon along with the fresh veggies. Bit of a price to it, but the quality was there. Come visit when you can.

A wonderful twist of fate got us to The Autumn Cafe. Some of the recent reviews had us pick another…read moreestablished restaurant in town. Once we got there we discovered that they didn't have the vegetarian selections that their Yelp menus had listed. Then on the way to a pizza place on Main St we walked by the cafe and decided to ignore the reviews that had scared us off - thank goodness that we did. We started with the Fries with gravy - hard to mess that up, and it was quite good. For entrees, The Famous Hot Open Veggie and Classic Reubens Tempeh were outstanding. Extremely flavorful (especially the open veggie). You would think they were a strictly vegan/vegetarian restaurant. Prices, including the bar tab were very reasonable. I'm not sure when I'll be in Oneonta again but I'll be making a beeline to The Autumn Cafe before my stay is over.

I am an out of towner ,but when I am in the area a few times a year I always come here if…read morepossible. ... Anyway, . As soon as I walk In & the entire crew is smiling & welcoming ( and busy!) Chris the manager gave me my fries , Will gave me a free drink. ( karma) I ... I highly recommend this particular 5 guys. All "these guys" are AWESOME!!! Best French fries EVER! Thank you " GUYS"

Beware of this place. Ate here 2 days ago. My card was compromised after eating here. We are here…read morefrom out of state so not a good way to start our stay.