Soda Jerks at Action Lube

I don’t like giving anywhere just one star but Soda Jerks I will never be returning too. I went to their restaurant this weekend while I was visiting some friends that live in oneonta. We got in at 1pm a bit late for breakfast but figured we’d still try to get some good morning grub after a night out in the town. The prices are very cheap but you do soon realise why they’re so cheap. Got a large OJ and small OJ I swear its the same amount they just add loads of ice and charge $ 2 more. Breakfast came and they’re was only one piece of bacon on the plate and a few cubes of hash browns, both of which I ordered on the side. I asked why they’re was only one piece of bacon and such a small portion and their response was «We are closing at two and chef didn’t want to cut up more potatoes and bacon». Then I responded «didn’t want to? Isn’t that his job?» Then they were shocked when I asked if that was going to come off the bill because it was such a small portion. The young girl serving us was fantastic btw! Just the older ladies in the back were very snappy. Sat and waited for the check for a good 35 min after we asked for it and had to even ask again. When the lady came back she still charged us for the bacon that we didn’t get!!! But proceeded to tell us how she took a ginger ale off the bill and didn’t charge for getting REAL maple syrup which apparently was a $ 1 surcharge for each plate, that wasn’t told to us to begin with. Went there on recommendation as well, most definitely will never return there. I am all for small business but in this case I truly wished I had just gone to Dennys. Such a disappointment. I am in Oneonta once a month as my best friends have lived there for the last 6 years and always go out to eat up there but have never been treated like that in a restaurant. They really need to start valuing there customers opinions a bit more, especially when they tell them straight that they are unhappy with the service.

Best all day breakfast in Oneonta hands down. Local eggs from Otego, local meats, every thing is hand made from scratch. I had the tofu scramble with an egg and veggies and it was phenomenal. Add to that some delicious thick sourdough bread. Yum!

Best. Vegan. French toast. Ever. And the tofu scramble has little crispy bits like eggs sometimes get. And the veggies are fresh with some crunch to them instead of cooked to death. In other words: PERFECTION
If you need more convincing, here you go. The diner is clean, bright, and quirky in the best possible way. Service is impeccable. Food served quickly. Flexible with substitutions and even servings. I was still a bit hungry after the French toast and asked for a half serving of tofu scramble with no mushrooms. «Not a problem!» they said. Oh and your typical (read: fantastic and nostalgia-​inducing) juke box music.
Now about that french toast: I eat a lot of it, especially in NYC. This tastes like mom’s growing up. Like every amazing diner in CT or Jersey. Like home. I almost cried eating it because it was so good (and I’m an emotional sap so go with it).
Bottomless coffee is strong but not too much so. Hits the spot. The fact that they have non-​dairy creamer in addition to non-​dairy milk makes it even better.
Love this place and will be back the next time I visit.

Unique, and the food is all home made! Good breakfasts with local meats. A great place for breakfast of lunch!

Not impressed. Prices seem fair until you find out they don’t come with a side. The turkey burgers are frozen pre made and bland. The BLT was lacking in size and the buffalo tenders were by far atrocious and no cook, chef, boy scout or vindictive person should allow something like that to leave the kitchen.
On a good note, the ambience is pleasant, clean and nostalgic. Work on the food quality and presentation and you’ll redeem yourself.

The only place you can eat breakfast, get your oil changed and order your wedding cake, free wifi, pin ball juke box, soda fountain, farm fresh eggs, local meat and produce,