Great salads, sandwiches, mini pizzas, etc. And you can shop at the Butcher Shoppe when you're done!

Nice little spot, clean and cozy with a friendly vibe. The coffee was good and the place feels peaceful, a solid spot to sit for a bit or get some work done. Nothing bad to say really, just not the type of place that blows you away. Still worth stopping by if you're in the area. read more

Big Oak Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

We were in town and checked the yelp app and Big Oak was nearby and had great reviews. I asked our business partners about it and they said they order from here regularly. Our experience was great: we both had terrific sandwiches packed full of ingredients. My reuben was delicious. Our sandwiches came in a real paper bag with my name on it. Inside were carefully wrapped a d well-prepared sandwiches with a pickle and a small bag of chips. I also got a small salad and, thr best part of the meal, was a prepackaged slice of carot cake with nuts. That was ~the~ most flavorful, delicious piece of carrot cake I've ever had and so hit the spot. Yum! read more

Big Oak Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

The food and drinks here are always made fresh, and usually fast. The staff always seem to be friendly and generally happy to assist. I had to deduct a star because of the renovation. The indoor seating isn't the same at all. Almost seems uninviting. They also have a kiosk system to order from, which is great, but I can see how other clients might have issues with it. read more

We went in yesterday (Monday..the day after mother's day). I want to start off by saying that every single table in the front portion of the cafe was DIRTY! They open at 6am we got there at 7am..and it wasnt busy and it was still dirty. (Crumbs, oil, some sort of liquids..just dirty). We ordered an espresso and a medium roast coffee at first. The espresso was awful..like gross. The beans were not freshly ground it was horribly bitter. The medium roast coffee was the best DINER quality coffee I've had. But that's it..dinner quality. Do not get your hopes up for good quality coffee at Big Oak. The two older women in the front had no idea what they were doing basically..a younger girl came to check us out since the lady looked at us and was like.."I'll be back and scurried off to the bathroom" leaving the front unattended. I don't want to go on and say this is a LGBTQ or Trans safe place because as soon as I opened my mouth I got foul looks from 2 different fellas that were waiting for their food. But they DO have gender neutral bathrooms in the cafe. So that's something. The food looked good. Also at a fair price. I will say..the sweet tea..HOLY CRAP..amazing!! The tea is big oak cafes nitch. They sell half gallons to go...so I got one. It's amazing. The only reason we will be going back if/when we are in the area is for the sweet tea. Definitely try some if you're in the area. Everyone in line while we were there ordered it, and I see why! There will be a more in depth review of this place our blog..so check it out. https://peripateticcoffeeco.com read more

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The food was creative, fresh and incredibly reasonably priced. I got half a sandwich, a side, chips & a pickle for $5.75 before tax. There's plenty of seating & the staff was friendly, we look forward to returning soon! read more

Big Oak Cafe - Italian sandwich with macaroni salad - Cafes Near Me - Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Expensive Expensive Expensive ...... I believe someone needs to look @ their pricing ...... way out of line. Also, needs adult supervision. Kiddies that don't understand how to make change. Individuals just standing around without assign duties. Needs professional management read more

Loyalty Program. Inexpensive. Quick service. Fresh options. I like this place :) I ordered the Ranchero on an everything bagel after someone recommended that and thought it was good. I chuckled at the "salsa" as the "salsa" was just chopped tomatoes and peppers. I guess that's my only complaint about the sandwiches - they are pretty dry. Tasty, but dry. There is plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. The breakfast options are on the paper menu at the front desk so don't miss out if they are not posted on the chalkboards. This place is next door to butcher stop. Maybe next time before you go food shopping, stop here first, treat yourself, then go food shopping. You'd probably save money in the long run if you eat before grocery shopping so you don't buy things you don't need ;-) read more

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We, my sister and brother in law, were traveling to South Carolina for my brothers 75th birthday. We had a hotel room in Chambersburg. We selected this cafe from the internet. When we arrived there was a couple at the counter. I am not sure what was going on but it took at least 15 minutes for that transaction to end. We finally got a chance to order. I wanted the french onion soup and was offered to have it as a side instead of one of the normal ones. The sandwich was $8.75. The order came to over $14. I did not think of it until I stepped away but I was surprised with the total amount. I went back and asked how much the soup alone cost. I was told $4.25. Which meant I was charged the full amount for the soup and deprived of a side. When I mentioned that to her and told her I wanted the fruit salad. She looked at me and said that was not the way it happened and I could not have it. That is just wrong. My sister and brother in law got their food. Then people who ordered after me were getting their food. I went to the counter and asked where my food was. My family had finished their food. I got another 'look' an 'oh yeah' and my food. Nothing about this experience was good. I recommend that you avoid this place. read more

A couple of us church volunteers came in for lunch to discuss out annual meeting and of course enjoy a light lunch all of us had ordered our lunch I just ordered a bowl of crab soup. Everyone in my group had gotten their food and had finished halfway, while I was still awaiting my buzzer to go off. 30 min. Later I approached the ladies in the front to inquire about my order. And they pointed out that it's waiting there on the side. But my buzzer never buzzed. I was so upset because of the rude response and service. My soup ended up cold and will never return again. The soup wasn't even that good. Avoid this place!!! read more

Nice lunch from a local spot, Big Oak sits inside the Butcher Shop market. I opted for the special of the day and was maybe a little overwhelmed by the choices. Sides, drinks, eat in or take away, where are we sitting, just a lot to process for a hungry boy! The barbecue beef sandwich was sort of a Sloppy Joe but not quite so sloppy. Tasty, yes. The potato salad on the side was good and the chips were nice and crispy. Coffee? Excellent! It's a nice spot for a good lunch and it looked like a good spot for laptop work, too! read more

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While on a trip up north to visit family, we visited The Big Oak Cafe, part of the local Butcher Shoppe, and we were blown away. First off, sitting outside under the awning, with a light breeze blowing while waiting for our order was great. I tried their mango ice tea, which was very refreshing and not sickly-sweet. The breakfast bagel was excellent too, and very beautifully presented. Our treat was the chocolate fondue. My, oh my. There was a breeze, so the candle wouldn't stay lit, but the chocolate stayed in its melted deliciousness the duration of the meal. Cheesecake bits, brownies, angel cake, gummy bears, and an assortment of fruits garnished the dish, and the amount could very easily be shared with 4 people, versus the recommended two. If you're ever in PA, make sure to head there. Enjoy the food and the view! read more

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What a neat place in Chambersburg! Connected to an awesome little shop with, among other things, Lebanon Sweet Bologna! Lunch sandwiches here were super good - and outside dining was great! read more

Driving south on 81 and found this place on Yelp with good reviews so i decided to give it a try. Easy off and on the highway. Fresh modern place in a strip mall shared by a market. Bakery items, breakfast, lunch dinner salads sandwiches and catering. They even have gluten free items if you ask, and almond milk. Fast friendly service- order at the counter and they give you a buzzer. Two rooms to choose variery of seats: some easy chairs, booths, tables chairs, high-tops with barstools. I got a basic and subbed avocado for the meat. Lost a star cause it's a pre-formed round egg-like thing on my sandwich. Thought this place would boast farm-fresh organic eggs but no. read more

Ended up at the Big Oak rather late over one particular Saturday evening. There was two of us, and though my mother received her order ( which i ordered first: 1/2 option: salad and Onion Soup) which i did not receive mine. I went up and asked, the girl who took my order said " they didn't tell me they were out of soup and gave me my money back and gave me my salad. I sat down and started to eat.. the girl who took the order said " we are closing soon but can eat outside " it was cool out and opt to finish up inside. a few minutes later we were approached again by an employee saying " its 6 minutes after closing time we can eat outside. So we packed up and felt a little pushed out and left. It did look like the people in the back were pretty much cleaning up, the tables around me where people sat before i arrived were not wiped up and the trash under the place where the plastic ware was located was overflowing. as well. The salad was good, really liked the sesame dressing, and the portion of veggies was large meaning the spinach was about 1/2 of the size of my palm. If there was a sign, i didn't see that if it is close to closing time we opt to you don't sit in the diner. just a thought. I tend to like supporting local businesses but feel put out. read more

I've been many times and I enjoy it every time I go. The employees are friendly, but most often understaffed. I love all the different food options and variety of drinks compared to other cafes and places. It's a great place to go with a few friends to chat. It's not a good place for big groups considering the tables are meant for a group of four. I recommend this place for people who are looking for some local cafe-style food. read more

The food tastes fresh and the coffee is better than McDonald's and other local coffees.

Visited early morning. Decent customer service. Good coffee. Good, basic breakfast sandwich. Nice space. Relatively clean, though a dirty table or two early in the morning which is a bit off putting. read more

Love this place, plenty of room and friendly people. Food is great and it's next to the butcher shoppe.

This is one of my fave for lunch. Their sandwiches are great and reasonably priced. I like eating outside under the pagoda in spring/summer. TB read more

So I'm all for supporting local businesses and this place is pretty great. Good selections for vegetarians, cheap for a half sandwich, nice quality bread, and fluffy looking baked goods. I got a strawberry, cheddar, spinach honey mustard sammie on whole wheat. My girlfriend got a yummy pizza bagel. The macaroni salad was unique and tasty. The coffee is super cheap and pretty tasty. They support a couple nice causes and encourage using your own container which is a nice feature. Service was a little slow but that's the price you pay for local spots that don't microwave the food. If you're on the road, nice quick off and on option if you want to avoid grease. read more

Big Oak Cafe - Nice friendly place, with a local feel. - Cafes Near Me - Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

This place is absolutely wonderful! Everything we have tried has been delicious! The service is so awesome! Everyone is always friendly! Don't pass this place up! You will not be disappointed! read more

Stopped here visiting town, came across this cute cafe. Everything that was ordered was amazing. Especially the iced tea! When I come back to town definitely stopping here again for lunch! read more

Big Oak Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Food is delicious!!! Great portions and reasonable prices. I only wish they had more seating - it is hard to find a space to sit at times. Kid-friendly, too! read more

Big Oak Cafe - Ranchero sandwich on an everything bagel - Cafes Near Me - Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

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Been here twice for lunch now, and it was amazing both times. My boyfriend and I always get something different so we can try each other's sandwiches. Everything has been phenomenal so far. It's almost always a big crowd at lunch so the wait can be kind of long, but it's absolutely worth it!! Great service, friendly people, and fantastic food. read more

Food good.....coffee bad. Don't drive here for a good cup of Joe. The expression was burnt.

The Supernatural sandwich is my favorite. Never would I ever think all those flavors would taste so good together.

Such an adorable cafe. My boyfriend and I have stopped in weekly for their iced tea! Delish. read more

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Great sandwiches. Great drinks Italian Soda! Do I have to set more?!! My only complaint is as school got out they didn't have enough servers to serve all the young people. If they get that busy they should have someone going around taking orders. read more

For all you/us out-of-towners, the Big Oak is the café/restaurant attached to The Butcher Shoppe. Seating: Booths, tables for two, tables for several, and a few tall chairs at a counter. There is way more seating than is immediately visible when you come in through the front, i.e., by the counter where you place your order. The whole place is shaped like a rectangle with a bottleneck in the middle by the restroom (a unisex, one-at-a-time affair), so head away from the counter for the rest of the seating. If you come in through the back, i.e., through Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe, you'll already be passing through this seating area on your way to place your order. This room has a faux fireplace with a flatscreen above the mantle, tuned to sports when I was there (with the volume down, I think). -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --this way to/from The Butcher Shoppe O R | -- -- -- -- D | S I T H E R E | | | | O R H E R E E | | | WC | R | (TV but no fire) | | | | | -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- front door -- -- (The diagram above looks good in Arial 12!) They advertise free wifi, and when we arrived around 12:30 I did see one person with a laptop presumably hanging on from the more contemplative morning hours. If you're a laptopper I'd definitely recommend you prepare yourself to be overwhelmed by the lunch crowd. The place was packed to the point that people had started to hover, waiting for tables. After you order you get a number and wait for the food to find you. We were told that our drinks might be be ready first and that if we heard them shouting our number we could come get them; however, in this case the drinks were delivered to us (before the sandwiches). The person who took our order was friendly and helpful, and our order came out quickly enough considering it was the middle of lunch chaos. They offer lots of sandwiches with odd names, fully described in the menu (print and online). I hear the "Meadow" wrap is super, especially the dressing on the greens. If you want to name the ingredients in your sandwich, ask for a "Standard." My Standard was a good, solid sandwich, not too big and not too small--though in Chambersburg I might have expected more for the price ($6.95). But the times, I hear, they are a-changin', even in Chambersburg, and to be fair the sandwich I ordered -- roast beef, swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mustard on pumpernickel since they were out of or don't carry rye -- was not nearly as fancy as the ones suggested on their menu which might be more worth the price. The Baked Potato soup: it's like they turned a baked potato into a soup. It's creamy and heavy, and it even has bits of bacon. Try the mango-orange-juice iced tea, which is very/too sweet -- though I think it would make a great Thai-(ish)-style iced tea. Next time I'll add some half and half from the coffee bar. read more

Sort of stale coffee sitting in those large thermoses all day. It's a bit livelier than On What Ground on Lincoln, but it has a chain feel to it. Nothing interesting going on here. They don't bake their own goods, which would be fine if they sourced from somewhere good; however, I must comment on the chocolate chip cookie that I purchased. I think someone is really taking the word chip a bit too literally, go ahead, add more than one (see picture). If you're feeling really chipper, you might go for three! read more

Big Oak Cafe - Chocolate CHIP cookie. - Cafes Near Me - Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Great place, we hesitated to go there assuming it was just a bar, but decided to try it. Turns out it is more than just a bar, you can sit at tables in the bar area to eat or sit in a room separate from the bar. We have now been there twice and the food is great. Hamburgers and French fries are the best we have had in the area and the prices are reasonable read more

Best breakfast sandwiches on the go. Call it in when I leave my house. Pick it up takes 60 seconds. Perfect morning stop!

Place to go for coffee & chocolate fondue ~ the kids DIG this soooo much and have been "forcing" me to take them there for years. OK, so they don't exactly have to force me. Priced PERFECT! It's a treat! If you call ahead they'll have it ready for you!! read more

My mom and I enjoy coming to the Big Oak Cafe for lunch sometimes. But beware, it gets very busy from about 11:30 to 12:30! The Big Oak Cafe is attached to the Butcher Shoppe. The big parking lot out front will fill up, both establishments do quite a business. The menu at the Big Oak Cafe features a lot of sandwiches or wraps. Cute and clever names with a description of everything that's on it. You can get a half or a whole. You can also choose a side with your sandwich. If you like potato salad, I highly recommend that as it is divine. They make it on-site and it is so very good. They also serve some breakfast items now, and they're served all day. I've tried a breakfast sandwich and it's wonderful. Ingredients used are always so fresh and lovely. Fruits and veggies are fresh, crisp, and flavorful. They really care about what they use in their foods. The coffee at the Big Oak Cafe is quite tasty, too. You can get a real mug if you're dining in, or several sizes of to-go cups. They will punch a leaf in the paper sleeve of the cups which you can re-use and keep getting it punched, which eventually earns you a free coffee. For those with a sweet tooth, beware, their sugary delights are awesome! They bake it all right there and only use high quality ingredients. We asked them once if they use high fructose corn syrup in anything, and they said no. No baked goods contain that ingredient. The Cafe is a moderate size, with booths and tables. It can get pretty crowded in there. It's warm and inviting with dark colors. It's a great place for lunch with friends or a family member, or even a business lunch. You order your food and beverages at the counter, pay, and they hand you a number to place on your table. Food is brought to you when it's ready. The service has ALWAYS been great. The staff is super friendly, patient, helpful, and always have a smile. Employees must be treated well to always be that pleasant. I'm a big fan of the Big Oak Cafe. Whether it's just for coffee or it's for lunch, I highly recommend it. read more

From the moment you walk in the door you are greeted with a welcoming environment. Not only do they have amazing food, drinks, and desert, but they have amazing customer service. I love going for lunch with my friends and coming to Big Oak Cafe; I could not be any happier with my experience. read more

An inspired menu that delivers a great meal regardless of what you order. It's so good you are going to want to try everything on the menu.

Great unique food options. I only ordered a drink and it was taking a long time. But overall food options, drinks, and desserts are very good. Just needs more help. read more

Love their pancakes..very good. Coffee is good. Parking is good early morning., busier in afternoon. Cafe is clean and service is very professional and friendly...my coworker had a breakfast sandwich which she said was very tasty. read more

I grabbed a medium "Shoppe" coffee and ordered a half "Royal" sandwich. Coffee was well brewed and sandwich was very well made. Atmosphere was clean and comfortable. I'd definitely return. read more