Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?

Bacon works for keto and gluten-free diets, while Fresh Salmon is both gluten-free and high-protein.

Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?

This budget-friendly restaurant offers a casual, unpretentious dining experience with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly, approachable service for neighborhood guests.

How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?

The menu offers a diverse selection of American dishes, including smorgasbords, salads, and soups, catering to over thirty-five different dietary preferences.

Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?

This budget-friendly spot offers a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere and friendly service, making it better suited for casual outings than formal special occasions.

What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?

First-time visitors can expect a budget-friendly, casual American dining experience featuring friendly service, historic charm, and diverse dietary options.

What are this restaurant's hours of operation?

The provided information for Ole Store Restaurant does not include the specific hours of operation for the establishment.

What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?

Popular menu highlights include the smorgasbord, chicken wild rice soup, whipped feta, roasted beets, and warm green goddess grain bowls.

How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?

This budget-friendly American restaurant is rated 3.0/5, offering straightforward dishes and welcoming service within a historic neighborhood landmark.

What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?

Reviewers indicate that while the service is friendly, the menu offers only acceptable, straightforward dishes within a functional setting.

What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?

Guests most appreciate the friendly, approachable staff and welcoming service that contribute to a comfortable and unpretentious dining outing.

Ole Store Restaurant – American

Stepping into this beloved neighborhood landmark feels like a warm embrace, where the nostalgic charm of a historic storefront meets a vibrant, community-focused energy. The kitchen breathes new life into local heritage with artfully arranged smorgasbords and steaming bowls of creamy chicken wild rice soup, complemented by colorful plates of roasted beets and whipped feta. It is a place where the simplicity of farm-fresh ingredients and artisanal small bites invites lingering conversation, turning every meal into a soulful celebration of the region’s bounty.

Saint Olaf Avenue +15077869400 https://www.olestorerestaurant.com

Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: American

Price range: $

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Guests appreciate the friendly and approachable nature of the staff, often highlighting the welcoming service as a key part of the experience. The atmosphere is noted for being a decent and functional setting for a casual meal, providing a relaxed environment for diners. While the menu is recognized for offering acceptable and straightforward dishes, reviewers value the pleasant demeanor of the team which contributes to a comfortable and unpretentious dining outing.

Smorgasbord - $17.5: Pickles, olives, cured fish, smoked salmon, mustard, cheeses, spreads, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Three Deviled Eggs - $5: Mustard seed, zesty microgreens, smoked maldon salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida, Lectin-Free
Warm Pretzel - $11: Aged cheddar, piquillo pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Whipped Feta - $11: Olive oil, honey, herbs, toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Roasted Beets - $13: Beets, dairy-free coriander yogurt, dill, croutons, toasted caraway, coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Farm Veggies - $13: Cauliflower, yellow squash, broccolini, coconut-yogurt herb sauce, chimmichuri Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan

Soups and Salads

Chicken Wild Rice Soup (Cup) - $6.25: Tree-Range Farms chicken, Red Lake Nation wild rice, cream, mirepoix, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
Chicken Wild Rice Soup (Bowl) - $9.25: Tree-Range Farms chicken, Red Lake Nation wild rice, cream, mirepoix, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
Soup du Jour (Cup) - $6.25: Rotating house-made soup Dietary tags: Volumetrics
Soup du Jour (Bowl) - $9.25: Rotating house-made soup Dietary tags: Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Harvest Salad - $15: Mixed greens, apple, sweet potato, fig, feta, pepita, cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Warm Green Goddess Grain Bowl - $15: Farro, arugula, celery, dried apricot, green chickpeas, lemon-dill oil, green goddess dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Farmer Cobb - $17: Mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomato, beet, radish, soft egg, bacon, blue cheese, buttermilk dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber
Seasonal Salad - $15: Mixed greens, radish, snap peas, Shepher'd Way cheese, almonds, oranges, citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic

Main Courses

Ole Burger - $17: 1/3 lb patty with choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onion, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sven Burger - $19: Double patty smash burger, onion, gouda, havarti, b&b pickles, ole sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Beet Reuben - $16.5: Pastrami beets, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, sweet relish dressing, Brick Oven Bakery bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Fried Chicken - $17: Crispy chicken thigh, maple-vinegar mop, bread & butter pickles, corn-poblano aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pork Schnitzel - $17: Lingonberry aioli, fennel & arugula slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Fisk Fry - $23: Fried walleye, french fries, malt vinegar aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Classic Swedish Meatballs - $23: Potato purée, gravy, lingonberry sauce, fennel & dill Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Fresh Salmon - $32: Kvarøy salmon, maple-cider glaze, creamy polenta, brussel sprouts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
Chickpea Fritter - $23: Green chickpeas, tomato jam, roasted cauliflower, spring greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Pork Chop - $27: Caramelized onions, Nordic potato salad, fresh herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Black Bean Burger - $15: Chili aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
Turkey Salad Sandwich - $15.5: Ferndale turkey, apples, grapes, celery, herbs, wheat bread, lettuce, aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
BBLT - $15.5: Bacon, bacon aioli, lettuce, tomatoes, sourdough bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
BBQ Chicken Sandwich - $17: BBQ chicken, shredded chicken, bbq sauce, roasted corn slaw, buttermilk dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free

Brunch

Ole Breakfast - $15: Two eggs any style with hashbrowns or greens, bacon, sausage or ham, and toast & jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Classic Benedict - $18: Toasted english muffin, poached eggs, smoked ham, roasted tomato hollandaise, hashbrowns or greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Smoked Salmon Benedict - $19: Smoked salmon, two poached eggs, preserved tomatoes, herbs, roasted tomato hollandaise, hashbrowns or greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Biscuits & Gravy - $12.25: Swedish meatball gravy, biscuits, and lingonberry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Veggie Hash - $16: Seasonal vegetables, two over easy eggs, roasted tomato hollandaise, choice of toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Ranch Eggs - $17.5: Two sunny eggs, roasted pork, salsa ranchera, corn tortillas, black beans, cotija, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Hotcakes - $13.5: 2 cakes with whipped maple butter and Jirik Family Farms maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
French Toast - $12.25: Chai spice, brown sugar, crème fraîche, lingonberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Yogurt Parfait - $8: Non-dairy yogurt, house-made honey granola, berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Quiche - $14.5: Rotating seasonal quiche served with hashbrowns or greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Bodega Breakfast Sandwich - $16: Two scrambled eggs, bacon, American cheese on a brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Salmon Gravlox - $15.5: Toasted bagel with smoked salmon, cucumber, tomato, red onion, capers, dill, and cream cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Sides

Ole Roll - $7: Cinnamon Roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Hashbrowns - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
Greens - $6.25: Mixed greens with house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Bacon - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
Sausage Patties - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
Single Hotcake - $6.5: 1 cake with butter & real maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Hand-Cut Fries - $6.5: Prepared in a GF fryer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Sweet Potato Fries - $6.5: Seasoned fries, Ole sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol

Desserts

Ole Roll Bread Pudding - $7: Baked in custard, pecans, and caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Pistachio Vanilla Cake - $12: Vanilla sponge layered with pistachio buttercream, finished with dark chocolate bark Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Flourless Chocolate Torte - $12: Gluten free chocolate torte, orange caramel, candied orange, vanilla ice cream, chai spice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Creme Brûlée - $8: Rich vanilla, crunch sugar top Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Scoop of Sorbet or Ice Cream - $4: Lemon Sorbet or Vanilla Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Children's Menu

Kids Hamburger - $8: Beef burger on toasted bun with choice of fries, apple sauce, or veggies & dip Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Kids Chicken Tenders - $8: Chicken tenders with choice of fries, apple sauce, or veggies & dip Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Kids Grilled Cheese - $8: Served with choice of fries, apple sauce, or veggies & dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Kids Macaroni & Cheese - $8: Served with choice of fries, apple sauce, or veggies & dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free

Beverages

Shrub Bub - $7: Little Hill Berry Farm shrub, soda, herbs
Salty Dog (N/A) - $7.5: Ritual Zero Proof gin, grapefruit, salt
Prima Pavé Blanc de Blanc - $12: Sparkling white wine alternative
Ginger & Mary Ann - $6.5: Orange bitters, ginger beer, grenadine
Surly Hop Water - $6: 16 oz Mosiac hop seltzer
Athletic Brewing N/A Beer - $6: Rotating varieties
Old Fashioned - $12: Whiskey blend, demerara, house bitters
Bee's Knees - $11: Gin, honey, lemon
Nordic Mule - $11: House aquavit, Cointreau, ginger beer
White Cosmo - $12: Vodka, white cranberry, elderflower
Negroni - $12: Aperitivo, gin, sweet vermouth
Smoke on the Water - $12: Mezcal blend, grapefruit, salt
House White (Glass) - $9
House Red (Glass) - $9
Tanzenwald Smithereen Hazy IPA - $8
Castle Danger Cream Ale - $7

Frequently Asked Questions about Ole Store Restaurant

Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?: Bacon works for keto and gluten-free diets, while Fresh Salmon is both gluten-free and high-protein.
Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?: This budget-friendly restaurant offers a casual, unpretentious dining experience with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly, approachable service for neighborhood guests.
How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?: The menu offers a diverse selection of American dishes, including smorgasbords, salads, and soups, catering to over thirty-five different dietary preferences.
Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?: This budget-friendly spot offers a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere and friendly service, making it better suited for casual outings than formal special occasions.
What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?: First-time visitors can expect a budget-friendly, casual American dining experience featuring friendly service, historic charm, and diverse dietary options.
What are this restaurant's hours of operation?: The provided information for Ole Store Restaurant does not include the specific hours of operation for the establishment.
What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?: Popular menu highlights include the smorgasbord, chicken wild rice soup, whipped feta, roasted beets, and warm green goddess grain bowls.
How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?: This budget-friendly American restaurant is rated 3.0/5, offering straightforward dishes and welcoming service within a historic neighborhood landmark.
What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?: Reviewers indicate that while the service is friendly, the menu offers only acceptable, straightforward dishes within a functional setting.
What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?: Guests most appreciate the friendly, approachable staff and welcoming service that contribute to a comfortable and unpretentious dining outing.