Collegiate Restaurant

Love collegiate. Great food and awesome atmosphere. Every time an alumni from my disorient comes down off to the jet we go! Ten out of ten. If there are events going on in town such as Heaven Day, Hot Dog day, or Homecoming the food takes more time. But give credit where credit is deserved!

Visiting and I always have had great breakfast here at the Jet. The service is always great. Whenever you visit Alfred the Jet is a must.

Average prices and mediocre diner food. We are locals and only go once in a while when we are willing to sacrifice quality of food when we just don’t want to cook at home. Unfortunately we have no other choices in Alfred.

This is a nice little college spot, nothing to fancy but that is part of it’s charm. The food is on point with other diners but this really is a locals only type place, since the town is so small the staff knows most of the diners on a first name basis, because of this if you are not a regular you can get lost in the shuffle. The service is slow for a diner as well but overall this is a nice off the beaten path type place.

It was really good. I had the tacos and they were great. My mom got a burger and it was amazing. I am glad this restaurant is there.

There are only a couple places to eat in Alfred, the Jet is one. The people are nice, the place is easy to walk to and the food is not expensive (tho I have to laugh at how many times they charge an extra 25 or 30 cents for things like onions or mayo).
Do not expect home cooking. Do not expect to really like the food. Breakfast is best.
Sadly, this is an example of too little business in a town. Maybe if there was another place to go they would think less about serving the standard cisco fare and make more healthy interesting food.
One thing to note: Coffee is much better then their sister across the street coffee shop.

Went here for breakfast while visiting the college. Average diner type breakfast. Service is ok. Place is fairly big so can fit quite few people. A few F.Y.I.‘s the pan fries have onions and you pay your bill up at the counter.

Not all greasy spoons are created equal. Since The kid & my niece are both at AU & ASU, we’re often here. The Jet is a MUST dine! We normally have breakfast, which is better than dinner BUT overall, a decent, clean & filling bite to eat. Bagels are fresh & chewy, eggs are always cooked to order, pancakes are light & fluffy & the kids seem to really enjoy the burgers. The Steak, Onion & Cheese sandwich the hubs had was delicious, although a bit greasy. The restrooms are kept very clean. It’s the most well-​rounded dining establishment in the area, a lil bit of something for everyone, so it STAYS busy.

They have amazing hamburgers and milkshakes as well as an excellent breakfast!

Every small American town has its diner; the Jet is Alfred’s. The original location was damaged in the efforts to put out the Great Alfred Fire of 2009, and this Jet reopened some time in 2010 – I had graduated so I wasn’t around for that :-(
I’ve been back to Alfred a couple times since, though, and have always stopped in for breakfast. This new location is airy and bright, with one wall dedicated to photos of Alfred’s current and former students. Most of the rest of the décor consists of old fraternity and sorority paddles and – in the kind of juxtaposition you would only find in Alfred – some paddles from Drawn to Diversity, an AU program which couldn’t be more dissimilar from the stereotypical Animal House-​style drinking organization.
The food itself is fine. I’ve always been happy with my breakfast and the few other of the greasy staples I’ve tried. Of course, people don’t come here for the food; they come because it’s a meeting place and an Alfred tradition that is now older than many of Alfred’s students.

We have enjoyed the Jet for decades. Love their new location too. Food is consistent, tasty and economical. Their salads are great. I love their souvlacki salad. and Ruben and etc.

The «Jet» is an institution at Alfred and is beloved by many. When it was damaged by fire a couple years back, they rebuilt a new structure down the street. Luckily they were able to save most of the Greek paddles that lined the walls of the old place. And the feel of the place is surprisingly similar (although a LOT roomier! lol).
The standouts for me at the Jet are breakfast (esp the omelets & the cinnamon bread/​toast — yum!) and the salads. I’ve always had great service and super clean tables, and I’m picky about that kind of stuff.
A star off because a lot of the other food seems to fairly generic stuff. But whenever I’m in Alfred, it’s a given at least one breakfast will be at the Jet!

I love salads, and the salads here are pretty awesome. I like the greek salad with chicken, the cajun chicken salad, and the turkey julienne. I used to get the hot roast beef every time I went in, but I’ve been eating lighter meals lately.
I also love the fact they do breakfast all day long. You can’t get French Toast at 8pm anywhere else around here.
And…the service is super friendly.

I won’t call it good, only consistent. Sysco pre-​made food. Nothing home made anymore.

I was in the area to pick up my friends son from Alfred state college and I stopped in here briefly to grab something quick since I didnt see any other fast food spots in the area. Its a popular diner in this quaint college town. Prices are affordable and the set up is your typical diner experience. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries which were just okay. Since I was starving I thought it was taste fabulous but it simply fulfilled my immediate hunger need. Sorry just wasnt impressed.

The prices are very inexpensive and the location is in the center of town which is the only reason why its getting two stars. I cannot name one thing off of the menu which i have ever been happy eating. With no competition in town I suppose they have no reason to be any better then they are now. I have often had not the friendliest service and have walked into the restaurant to see many tables with dirty plates! (and have even been asked to sit at those dirty tables before– DISGUSTING)
You’re much better off making the drive to wellsville or hornell for something decent to eat.

The Collegiate (a k a The Jet) is an Alfred institution. You can always find it packed with students and locals enjoying their generously portioned and very reasonably priced diner fare. The menu offers many classic diner items (burgers, lots of great breakfast options, salads, sandwiches, etc.) and there is a great variety to choose from. I highly recommend all of their breakfast items which are served all day.
The atmosphere is very distinct and unique to Alfred. The walls are decorated with lots of Greek paddles (from fraternities and sororities, past and present, in Alfred) which lend a funky and very college town feel to the old-​fashioned diner. There is a counter where one can sit and eat, and lots of booths to sit in as well.
This place always provides a great off-​campus dining option for students and also for locals and visiting families. The wait staff is friendly and attentive (usually made up of at least a few students from Alfred’s colleges) and as I said, the prices are excellent.
Really worth a visit.