I came here on a Tuesday for lunch. The ambiance is that of an old lunch counter vibe--very simple and divey but clean. I ordered two hot dogs all the way to go. The service was prompt and efficient. From ordering to receiving the food the wait time was less than 10 mins. The hot dogs were solid overall. Nice flavor on the hot dog itself. Bun was nicely steamed. Slaw was good. Onions were fresh. My only complaint is that they were light handed on the chili and heavy handed on the onions, slaw and mustard which didn't create the most balanced flavor profile--overly vinegary and creamy without the savoriness of the chili. Which really makes the hot dog for me. Still a solid lunch choice and for $6.30 it's an unbeatable value. read more

Walking around in downtown Monroe on a Friday afternoon and decided to grab a quick bite to eat. Ran across this cute sandwich shop and decided to check them out. Instantly transported through time as it looks like a 50s diner. I believe we walked in around 2:30pm and they were closing at 3 pm but a lot of other customers were walking in as well trying to get a last minute sandwich. Now, you can tell the workers working in the kitchen and behind the counter were younger kids because they were not very communicative or explained the menu well. We would ask a question and they would just reply with "yes" , "no" or look at us like if we should already know. Either way we ordered two sausage dogs and their Carolina BBQ dog. VERY DELICIOUS! A perfect little pick me up on a Friday afternoon. Their sandwiches looked delicious as well and if im ever in the area, I will def return and try other things on their menu. The owner was very friendly though and made sure everything tasted great! Lots of side street parking in the area. Oh and side note, they only accept cash. read more

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Food is delicious. Owner is very sweet staff is always polite and restaurant is always clean ty for having a public bathroom and sodas with ice. read more

Since 1933 Oasis has been serving up their version of hot dogs, sammies, chips, and drink. Strictly cash and counter service, it's an icon smack dab in the 4-block social district commonly known as downtown Monroe. Today I ordered a dog with mustard and sauerkraut and Lori ordered a chicken salad sammie with a side of slaw. The good: the chicken salad was delicious and the hot dog bun was steamed. The just OK: dogs were boiled sitting in a big ol' pot of hot water. Nope. Grill 'em please. The slaw was bitter, unfortunately, too. It's hard to knock 90 years of success, so I'll I applaude all your efforts. However, just not my cup o' tea. Give 'em a whirl and judge for yourself. read more

Oasis Restaurant - Dog and kraut - New American Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

My dad had heard good things about this place at work, so we decided to try it today. As soon as you walk in, there's a bit of a haze in the air coming from smoke off the grill, so if you're sensitive to things like that, this might not be the best restaurant for you, but they have outdoor seating too. The food is quite cheap and is served quickly. We all got hot dogs. They are boiled, but we thought they tasted good, especially with the slaw. The only other thing to know is that they only take cash. They've been here for nearly 100 years though, so it's been a staple for downtown Monroe for many decades. read more

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Great food simple and hits the spot!! Made fast and friendly people good place for a fast lunch our simple date night read more

Oasis Restaurant - the outside of the restaurant - New American Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

Visiting from out of town, seems their hot dogs are quite famous but don't skip on the chicken wrap, it was really good!! Everyone was super friendly. 10 out of 10 highly recommend and will return next trip! Ambiance was casual and welcoming! My son kept asking for another hot dog! read more

Oasis Restaurant - Hot dogs! - New American Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

It was great took my fiancé there for the first time and he loved it as well 10/10 must try again

Being a true-blue Southerner, I love their hot dogs! Yes, they boil them in water, however, a lot of restaurants do this. Their slaw and chili are wonderful - so much so, I could just order slaw and chili and be happy. read more

My one experience at the Oasis was several years ago and it was so bad I never went back. The hotdog was nothing special. The barbecue.sandwich tasted like it came out of a can. Bag chips were good. The drink was overpriced and when I watched others walk up and get free refills I was surprised to be charged for a refill before they would refill it. The staff were very friendly to others who seemed to be regulars but treated me as if it was a bother to even take my order. . I let them know it was my first time there and I had heard so many great things and that after several years of living here I thought I would try it. I never went back. read more

I love old school diner style restaurants. They usually have sneaky good food at lower costs. This place is no exception. The hot dogs are great! Don't forget your CASH! Because it's cash only. The prices are unbeatable for that reason though! My only negative was the chili. It was almost just chili flavored water with very minimal meat. I originally thought maybe they forgot to put chili on my hot dogs because it was just juice, so I asked for a small side so I could add more, and then I realized in the cup, it was the same watery juice. Maybe it was just that way the day I went? Because some of the pictures of the chili on yelp look much more appetizing that what I received. Other than that, no complaints. read more

The best hotdogs in Monroe! On cooler days I love their chili with cornbread muffins!!

If you want to take a step back in time and experience the lunch counter style of eating, this is the place to be! Located in downtown Monroe, it has been here for over 40 years. They serve basic lunch counter foods but are known for their hotdogs which I think are boiled and served on an extremely soft and delicious bun. They also have chicken salad and tuna salad sandwiches as well as other options, but the hotdogs are the draw. Make sure you take cash as they do not accept credit cards But you can walk away full on five bucks! read more

This place is steeped in old school tradition. It's all about the steamed dogs at a very reasonable price. The people are great and you will feel at home. It's not my kind of dog, but I get it and love to see a historical place taking care of people so well. read more

HOT DOGS!!! Probably the best hot dogs you will ever have!! It's worth going out of your way to try this place. I drove almost an hour because of what I had heard about this place and I was NOT disappointed!!! I had 4, should have ordered 4 more to go! Go here. HOT DOGS!!! read more

Oasis Restaurant - HOT DOGS - New American Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

Amazing staff and the hot dogs are the best in town... it's so sad that I don't even know if they sell anything else. Because I only go for the hot dogs.... read more

We where in Monroe visiting the grandkids and we wanted to try Oasis.Our daughter-in-law has been coming here a Long time.When we pulled up a few tables out front at the door catches your eye.Sorta reminded me of an old drug store venue or soda shop.Just in the door you could order a cone of hand dipped Ice Cream.As we made our choice on how we wanted our dogs we also chose a bag of chips to go with them.And there is a bunch to pick from.My wife opted for a Chicken Salad Sandwich with Let-Tom-mayo toasted.My son chose to have our dogs grilled instead of boiled.Did not matter to me but he really does not liked them boiled.I chose 2 Mus-Chili-slaw-onion.1 Just mustard and chili.They split the dogs right down the middle.As they put the dog together the onions on the bottom.Your dog in the middle,A little lite on the chili and a plentiful amount of white slaw.My wife enjoyed her Chicken salad sandwich.Our hot dogs where good.Just wished they had been a bit more chili.We seated just in front of a glass door fridge that had desserts in it from Banana pudding lemon and chocolate meringue pie.Also had an Oreo pie what our daughter-in-law got.I had the lemon.My wife got a cup of butter pecan ice cream.Lunch was good.Service was good.A cash only type place. read more

The hometown customers recommended the hot dogs, chicken salad, and sweet potato pie. The hot dog (as it comes) lives up to the hype. The chicken salad sandwich was okay, no different than any other. My only complaint was the lack of options, but I suppose that comes with a small town locally owned joint. read more

Oasis Restaurant - Hot dog, chicken salad sandwich and potato salad. - New American Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

Top notch! The owners and staff are amazing and provide great service. A staple and landmark in downtown Monroe!

Cash only. I ordered hotdogs with chili and mustard. They came with chili juice and a hint of mustard. Hotdogs were also barely cooked and not split. I came here because of their reputation as a hotdog place. I cook better hotdogs at home. My daughter's veggie sandwich came with slaw drenched in vinegar. No cheese. The two positives were that the banana pudding was good, and my daughter enjoyed the Russian tea. Customer service was not great. When I was told that this place was cash only (yes, I overlooked the sign), I told them I was going to an ATM and would be back. My daughter would take the food to a table, and I would pay when I returned. They didn't even work on my daughter's sandwich until I got back and paid with cash. I guess they thought I would abandon my teenage daughter over a $16 order. The interior was typical greasy spoon with diner furniture that has seen better years. I can only guess that they stay open due to local seniors who are looking for a cheap meeting place for lunch. read more

Came in today and ordered a grilled chicken with tomato and mayo. Sandwich was delicious chicken was tender and juicy. Kudos to all your staff for great food and service .. read more

If you're ever in DT Monroe, you have to check out Oasis! Old time soda shop style diner that's been around since 1933. I can't stress enough how good their hotdogs are! They also have other diner classics like pimento cheese sandwich and chicken sandwiches. For dessert, they have great ice cream selections and homemade pies/cobblers. Come prepared. Cash Only. read more

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Brought my extended family of six here for lunch. We all got hot dogs, some chips, drinks, and a little bit of dessert. I got out a $100 bill to pay for it all. I received $78.40 in change..(!) Needless to say, the prices are most reasonable. Hot dogs are $1.65. And quite tasty! The only thing that was a bit of a miss were the weird 'B&G' apple pies. Oasis should just go with Hostess apple pies. But I definitely recommend this place to anybody looking for hot dogs or sandwiches in Monroe. Owner is quite friendly. read more

Oasis Restaurant - the outside of the restaurant - New American Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

Certainly the largest variety of potato chips in town.

This place is a gem!!! Basic, inexpensive delicious sandwiches and pies. We had the Chicken Salad sandwich and the Pimento cheese sandwich and a piece of fruits of the forest pie. Delicious!!! Also try their Russian tea! Very friendly people, local and truly a great lunch experience. Cash only. read more

I loved the hot dogs and the staff was happy to help even though when I walked in a bunch of other people did too and there were only two of them. I'll definitely be back!! read more

Maaaaaannnnn Oasis been my spot for years!! When I was a young bull I used to walk from Dickerson gym to get me a hotdog all the way, hold the onions. The hotdogs be so flavorful. That I can't eat them nowhere else. This place is on point like a harpoon fam. read more

Reasonable prices, try the grilled pimento cheese and bacon sandwich! You won't regret it.

Fast, reasonable, and good. Friendly service. Well staffed for lunch rush. Got drink, two hotdogs, and lemon pie for less $8

Family friendly staff great food awesome sweet tea their hotdogs are the best and this place has been around for a long time the owner is a sweetheart and he does a great job at keeping his business going strong read more

This is one of the best places to get food in Monroe, NC. They are welcoming and the food is delicious! Hotdogs, chicken salad sandwiches, and so much more! I absolutely love this place. read more

Hot dogs are good if they put enough chili on them, this is a quick little place to get lunch.

We visited Monroe for a funeral and asked at the church where we could get coffee. We were sent here. The counter staff told me that they were known for their "dogs (hot dogs.) We both had Russian tea ( a tea doctored with sprinkled cinnamon and orange peel and I believe it is sweetened), a piece of sweet potato pie and a piece of rhubarb/apple pie. The pie is $1.80 a piece-an unbelievable deal. A large tea is $1.25. The locals come in droves for take outs. The service is counter and you take to a table to consume. read more