Always a consistently good experience, and lots of delicious food options. Quick service, and friendly staff.

3.5/5 We took my mom to Oak Eatery this past weekend for Mother's Day! Not really knowing what to expect our service and food was great. The atmosphere is unique. Wasn't warm enough to sit on the patio but looked like they have great outdoor seating. Our waiter had various items to recommend for us on the menu! We ordered the giant pretzel, three different flatbreads, the cluckin, and the Medina melt. The flatbreads are all personal size flatbreads. The handhelds came with really good French fries! I wanted to try the calzone but I will just have to go back. Overall great food and atmosphere. Mom loved it! read more

Went here in Valentine's Day fir the first time and I wanted to like it, but have to give it two stars. The service was very slow. We sat for 10+ minutes before being acknowledged. Tables that got sat after us already got their drinks before we even got to place our drink order. I normally don't mind slow service if the restaurant is busy, but it was not busy, our server just kept walking past us. The food was okay. We got an app (waffle fries) and I got a burger and my fiancé got the French dip. Overpriced for what it was - I was expecting something more. Only bottled/canned beer. The ambiance was not my favorite. The lights above the table were very bright and there was no decor so the place was echoey. There looked to be a counter that you could order food to go at, but not sure what that was all about. It was a confusing layout for what I thought was a sit down restaurant. Overall I was really looking forward to trying this local restaurant, but I don't need to go back. read more

Oak Eatery - Waffle fries - American Near Me - Hamel, Minnesota

Great little spot. I had the chicken fingers and they were really good. Fries were decent. They do have traditional table service and our server was nice. Inside is very casual and relaxed. Lots of parking. read more

Oak Eatery - Chicken fingers and fries - American Near Me - Hamel, Minnesota

We LOVE this place! It is a super casual place...but food is always awesome and staff is aways so kind!

Great lunch! I've been here a couple times now with my extended family and everyone can find something they like on the menu. My favorite is the mandarin orange salad, but the kids loved the jumbo pretzels and chicken tenders, and adults enjoyed various sandwiches and fries. Very casual ambiance with super friendly and attentive service. They have crayons and kids placemats for the kids to color. You can reserve the big table in the front for a large group. read more

This place is a legitimate hidden gem. For years I'd see the positive rating online and was unjustly skeptical, based purely on location in a strip of stores in Hamel. Funny enough, if it sat a block away on the Hamel main strip then I probably would have assumed it was a quaint small town restaurant, which exactly what it is. I've not had a bad thing here. The people are incredibly friendly. I think the menu must rotate a bit, because they sadly no longer seem to have my favorite sandwich, The Great Northern, a turkey and bacon on rye. But that's ok, they have plenty of other great options, including their burgers, and I like their soups, too. read more

Love this place. I have celiac disease so I have to be gluten free. There are lots of options. The only downside I would say is it's a very informal setting, more like a cafeteria. I don't mind though as the food is excellent! read more

Stopped in while in the area. A simple place with surprisingly good food! The staff was friendly and the food came quickly. The restaurant was really clean and well maintained. We will definitely make our way back for a lunch in the future. read more

Oak Eatery - Orange Chicken Wrap - American Near Me - Hamel, Minnesota

Another week another work lunch as I'm slowly connecting back in person with my team the past few weeks. We frequent here quite a bit at my work and if you haven't heard of it or been, you should! It's the cutest cafe style restaurant with a menu for everyone. This summer my go to has been the Pineapple Mango Salad with Salmon! They feature indoor and outdoor seating with a cute patio located by a small fountain pond. They offer beer and wine as well too for a little happy hour style meal. read more

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The food is always been good when I've eaten here. I've never had to wait for a table and the service is top-notch as well.

Disappointed when we ordered two sandwiches on Friday night. Ordered the Great Northern, turkey was dry, bacon was burnt and the mayo was non-existent. Second sandwich was a Reuben with an extra side of 1000 island dressing. The receipt confirmed we ordered a Reuben; however, it was actually a chicken sandwich with 1000 island dressing on it. We have eaten here many times, but this was quite disappointing. read more

Simply blown away by this place. I have heard rave reviews from friends in the area and had to check it out for myself. Oak Eatery, in Hamel, is located at the west end of a small business strip with clear visibility from HWY 55 and extremely easy to get to. The dining area is relatively small with about 10 tables but feels huge boasting tall ceilings and floor to ceiling windows on the north and west sides. On to the food. I literally could have ordered every item on the menu as they all had mouth watering descriptions. We decided to start with a spinach and artichoke dip served with fresh made bread made with their pizza dough and then seasoned. The dip was fine, exactly what you could expect from artichoke dip BUT THE BREAD! OMG. I would have been happy with a plate of that! It was soft and flakey and perfectly seasoned. I wasn't planning on soup but they had chili as a special for day so I could resist. If this chili is available ITS A MUST. I like my chili with a little more heat but given the area I get it. It was extremely flavorful though and had huge chunks of meat. For my course I went with their The Medina Sandwich. "Seasoned steak, sauteed onions, american and swiss-american cheeses served on grilled sourdough bread" The meat with cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. They served it with a side of Aj Jus which I thought was odd but it was delicious. The sandwich reminded me of a French Dip which they also have on their menu. I will probably get that next time I go. I also have pictures my girlfriends sandwich, The Rachel. Another huge sandwich that came piled high with juicy turkey, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on grilled marble rye. I do feel it could have had a little more 1000 island. This place was GREAT. It is a must stop! read more

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In Idaho, nachos look a bit different. But they got cheese and bacon, so we don't judge the spuds. Share it with the table next to ya and you'll probably become best buds ;) Check out the dining at this fine little place in Medina: Idaho Nachos -- Crispy waffle fries topped with cheddar cheese, bacon and green onion served with seasoned sour cream French Dip -- Thinly-shaved tender beef piled high with melted provolone, crispy onions and their famous whiskey sauce, all on a ciabatta bun, with au jus for dipping From Oak Eatery right down the hill from Hamel No lies, we were appetized by these fries. The waffle variety can sometimes be soggy, bogging down an otherwise awesome app. But not so for Oak; golden brown and can't-believe-it's-so-good crispy, the bacon/cheese mix on these was wondrous. And I'm definitely on team seasoned sour cream. And without further ado, the vessel for the au jus. Terrifically tender beef and gooey provolone with crispy sweet onions on ciabatta... you just gotta go for it. The house special sauce was sensational as well I think you'll jive with this place off Highway 55! The dishes are dually down-to-earth and divine, not to mention the prices that are very fair in the midst of inflation! Oak is no joke--its worth it to stop by soon! Thanks to Pastor Jackson for a fantastic and filling dinner! read more

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As we are in a food desert out in Medina Oak eatery is a welcome to go to when nobody can figure out where we want to go to eat. It's got a verief menu. Everybody in the family can find what they want from pizza to burgers to salads. My only desire would be that they would actually toss their salads with the dressings before surfing them. They're so big. They're very unwieldy to toss with the dressing on the side and I wish their dressing. Options were a little bit more creative. Perhaps they could sneak over to cheesecake factory and get some ideas. The service is always friendly and quick and the place is very clean and super family friendly,. Our only complaint is that it's always cold in there. The one thing that I can' say though is if you're going there and not getting the sweet potato fries with that yummy maple, I don't know what dipping sauce is, uou are missing out. I'm not sure if it's a side or a dessert, but it's definitely one of the best things about this place. also, wish they would put a little bit more fish on their fish tacos and maybe charge a dollar or two more it would be well worth it I feel like it's gotten skimpy and I don't order them anymore. read more

Our food was delicious and the service was great! I think the only reason I may not recommend was the atmosphere felt really bare and cold. At first walking in it looked like a place where you order at the counter and leave or quick grab a table, like a fast food/to go situation... not welcoming as if it was a sit down restaurant. I think the atmosphere is part of the experience and it just didn't feel like a cozy spot. I think it has a ton of potential if it felt more welcoming! Other than that we enjoyed the meal! read more

Oak Eatery - Calzone - American Near Me - Hamel, Minnesota

I've driven past this place on 55 many times. Our favorite lunch spot was full so this was a fling. They have a great selection on the menu with starters and apps, nice soup selection and then a huge variety of burgers, flatbreads, handhelds with a selection of fries, chips, salad and other choices. Soup and food was great, service was friendly and attentive, parking was plentiful, all good. The building is industrial finish so it could get a little noisy quickly. Definitely give it a shot if you are looking for a meeting lunch spot in the Medina area. read more

Great burgers, pizza, and flatbreads. Super friendly and efficient service. Try their desserts too! read more

Good spot - no frills joint with good, affordable food. Nothing will necessarily wow you, but everything is solid. The service staff was also really nice. I shared the fish tacos, orange & chicken salad, and the rachel with 2 others. The Rachel was really good, the marble bread was soft and fresh. The fish tacos were decent as well. They came with a crispy tortilla type thing which surprised me, but the fish inside was good. The salad was pretty good, nothing special, but a fine healthy alternative. My uncle got the burger with sweet potato fries, and I tried a couple fries and really liked them. They were served with a cinnamon aioli that was super tasty. All in all, this is a pretty good low key spot. read more

The food here is really amazing! You can't go wrong with a sandwich, burger, flat bread or salad. The calzone look good, but I still need to order my own. I've only had a taste of friends'. This is the perfect time to go with the patio open! It's counter order and they bring it to your table. They have breakfast lunch, and dinner. They even have beer and wine! There's not a ton of seating so I usually get mine to go. But I've enjoyed eating in too. The servers are very friendly and helpful. If you're ever in the Western burbs come try them for lunch. read more

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Great beer and wine selection! It is a cute little place right across from Aldi. I originally went just for a quick bite and some coffee but stayed for a beer and a meal. I've been told it's a little pricy, but I'm from LA visiting and these prices seem normal to me. The coffee is definitely on the cheaper side but has a wonderful taste! Recommend for lazy mornings and lunches. Lovely staff and cozy atmosphere. read more

Oak Eatery - Cesar Salad, Bacon Corn Chowder, Medina Burger, Cream Ale - American Near Me - Hamel, Minnesota

We told them in advance we had a group of 12-14 coming, but 21 showed up. They were quick and gracious to accommodate our expanding group. The orders were perfect, the individual checks accurate and they made us feel welcome. Also, I can't say enough about the firecracker shrimp tacos. read more

The food is always good and service is amazing. It is our go to restaurant locally. While I with it didn't have the strip mall ambiance. The food and service outway it. read more

Overall (3 stars composite score): Neighborhood joint that's ok. Food isn't anything to rave about and the overall experience was very average. Food/Drink (40% 1.5 star total): Hamel rodeo Burger. Asked for medium and it came almost past medium well. Flavor was kind of bland and unremarkable. Not a great burger. Fusion fish tacos. They put tiny bits of fish in. So little fish, I thought this was a vegetarian meal. Using wonton shells was novel, but they were brittle and broke apart too easily. Service (70% of 1.5 star total): Folks were nice and polite. It's what you would expect of a local/family owned business. Value (70% of 1 star total): Neither expensive nor inexpensive. Cost wise, it's a balanced offering. Atmosphere (70% of 1 star total): Modest decor with mixed materials in the construction. The vibe was more coffee shop than restaurant, but it's a decent feel. read more

Has one of my fav meals for takeout. My family goes there every few weeks. So much for a decent price. Highly recommend!

This place feels a little bare- however the service and food is the complete opposite! The servers are great at just letting the table do their own thing without stopping in a ton- yet the food came incredibly fast and was nothing short of delectable :) A solid 9/10 read more

Love the food here and the staff is always extremely friendly. Thrilled they are in our hood!

Great locally owned restaurant with amazing food! You can taste the care put into each of their menu items.

Excellent food! Their orange and chicken salad at $12 is the best deal ever! It's delicious and the sweet sesame dressing is addictive. Always fresh and made to order with excellent prices. And get one of their homemade monster cookies with your meal - they're a hit with everyone. read more

Great we have Oak Eatery in the neighborhood area. Quick brunch or lunch to go place!

Excellent food and service. The atmosphere is industrial minimal and maybe not the warmest, but the food and service certainly makes up for that. This was a great recommendation from the person I went with. read more

I just love this place. Whether it is for breakfast, lunch or dinner, they have it all. I love their pizza, salad, burgers, wraps. I had an issue once with our order and they took care of it right away. The staff are super friendly and the restaurant has always felt clean and inviting. read more

Great healthy food! Service was excellent and the food delicious. Will definitely be back for a meal or order take out!!

Stopped in here for lunch and everything was delicious! I got the grilled chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. Very generous portion. Chicken was nice and juicy and full of flavor. They serve this sauce with the sweet potato fries, that is sweet yet so savory. I definitely recommend trying the fries just to taste the sauce! I got the monster cookie I think it's a house recipe and it's full of goodness! Definitely recommend this place. read more

Ten of us were in town for a basketball tournament and discovered Oak Eatery. Service and food quality/quantity were top notch and I would definitely return. read more

I ordered the Reuben sandwich but instead of using regular corn beef they put corned beef hash in their sandwich. At first I was wondering where the corn beef was in their Reuben, but it was corn beef hash so stay away from their Reuben sandwich. read more

I get a salad from here on a weekly basis. My favorite is the seasonal salad with salmon as protein. Staff are super friendly, too.

I had hear great thing about the Oak Eatery so when my husband and I decided to give it a go for lunch we were slightly disappointed. I had a Thai type taco and it was "just ok". Food wasn't bad, but nothing I'd go out of my way for. read more

We grabbed lunch to go today and what a pleasant surprise. We were both happy with our choices and the artichoke spinach dip. We will be back! read more

Good food here. I really like the oak chicken sandwich and their salads are good too. They need to work a little more on making it a bit more kid friendly just with the staff but still recommend! read more