Ole Store Restaurant

Best Swedish Meatballs in Minnesota--visit the Ole Store for great service and good eats.

Cute spot with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The menu doesn't have a lot of items, so they can really focus on what they provide. The server was friendly and checked on us in a timely manner. The men's bathroom was out of soap. The food was okay, which was disappointing because my research said differently. The deviled eggs were very mustard forward. The tomato bisque special tasted more like chili and than a creamy bisque. The BLT was very average, but slightly better than what I could make at home. The breakfast sandwich was also average, but had a strong sweet maple flavor.

Fun breakfast place with a Swedish menu. They have a modest regular breakfast/brunch menu but the specialty is the Ole Roll which is a giant cinnamon pecan roll. Atmosphere is fairly dated and cramped but it's worth it for a cute little neighborhood cafe.

Frankly my favorite spot for food as a Carleton student. For parents of college kids reading this, go here for good seating for the whole family, clean facilities, and a yummy alternating menu! Brunch is the best time of day to go in my opinion, but I also love brunch. (Best cinnamon roll I have had in a decent bit!) For college students reading this, this is hands down the best restaurant besides maybe reunion to take a date to, will make a good impression! For townies reading this I'm sure you already know this is a good good joint. Gets busy on weekends so don't expect the to be waited on 24/7. I ordered the free refill coffee and only got two cups the whole time which was a shame, but understandable. (Options for meat overs and veggies lovers alike)

I stopped by the Ole Store Restaurant a few days ago for dinner. It came highly recommended by some colleagues. The restaurant has a curated menu meant to satisfy all palates. The restaurant has a Scandinavian aesthetic and is tucked in a beautiful neighborhood. I ordered the three deviled eggs as an appetizer, a glass of Trena Chardonnay, and the Sven Burger. My server was incredibly kind. She allowed me to taste the two Chardonnays to determine which one I wanted to order. She was overall kind and accommodating. The deviled eggs were, surprisingly, anticlimactic. The reviews and my colleagues recommended them as a "must-try." Perhaps I had high hopes as a Southerner. The dill and roe were a nice touch, but they did not add anything or elevate the eggs much. Also, for the cost of the dish, is it too much to ask for the other half of an egg? The Sven Burger was quite delicious. It was cooked to perfection. I was so hungry that I was halfway through the burger before realizing I had forgotten to take a photo. I must say, however, the fries were cooked perfectly and seasoned for the gods. They were so good that I ordered another side to go...Overall, Ole Store is a friendly neighborhood food restaurant close to St. Olaf. I plan to visit again and explore other menu items soon.

Came in on a sunday morning, wait was about 20 minutes, and we were totally willing to wait. Ambience was BEAUTIFUL! Very cute and old timey, while adding modern minimalistic decor. Got sat at a two seat table, and enjoyed some hot chocolates in the morning. Very busy there, service was pretty good. Our server Deb communicated with us through our experience and we liked that! Our food came, a burger and eggs Benedict found on their Weekend Brunch menu and they did NOT disappoint!Overall had a FANTASTIC experience. Will be back!!

Went to dinner and for brunch. We had reservations for both but we still had to wait for some time following our reservation time which seemed strange because so many tables were open at both times. For dinner I ordered steak tips and they were out at 7pm which was disappointing. Otherwise, food and service were good. Brunch service was great but the ole roll wasn't great, it was served room temp.

Breakfast was wonderful!I've had dinner before as well.Tasty place with good service and nice ambiance.

Sven BurgerDoubly patty smash burger, onion, gouda, havarti, b&b pickles, ole sauce. Served with french fries or greens.$17Great ingredients all around. Could have used a better sear and a little more salt but overall a good burger I would order again.

I should have sent my meal back.i ordered chicken with roasted potatoes. The potatoes were nearly burned and the whole meal was sitting in a greasy liquid. The chicken was ok but also in this greasy liquid.The service was excellent. It was prompt snd efficient. The ambiance was fine...we were able to visit because there was no blaring music.