The Ole Store Restaurant

The Ole Store Restaurant A Scandinavian inspired restaurant nestled in a Northfield, Minnesota neighborhood.
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With a relaxed comfortable atmosphere and food that highlights local ingredients and features new twists on your favorite church basement & family dinner dishes.

🍤✨ JUNE’S PASTA SPECIAL ✨🍷A new month means a brand-new Wednesday pasta feature at The Ole Store! Starting this Wednesda...
06/03/2026

🍤✨ JUNE’S PASTA SPECIAL ✨🍷

A new month means a brand-new Wednesday pasta feature at The Ole Store! Starting this Wednesday, June 3rd, join us for a bright and summery favorite. 💙

🍤 Tequila-Lime Shrimp Pasta
Linguine tossed with marinated shrimp, bell peppers, and fresh cilantro for a fresh, zesty pasta perfect for summer evenings.

And don’t forget—Wednesdays also mean:
🍷 Half-Priced Bottles of Wine

We recommend pairing this month’s pasta with a chilled glass (or bottle 😉) of Rosé.

✨ June Drink Special: The Al Fresco ✨
Libélula Joven Tequila, house-infused lime & agave steeped with jalapeños and cucumbers for three days, finished with a spicy Tajín rim. Crisp, refreshing, and just the right amount of heat. 🌶️🍋

Not drinking? You can also enjoy the Al Fresco as a delicious NA cocktail!

Perfect for date night, catching up with friends, or simply treating yourself midweek. 🍝☀️

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🥪✨ THE SCHNITZ ✨Have you tried our Pork Schnitzel sandwich yet? Don’t sleep on this one—it’s quickly becoming a favorite...
06/01/2026

🥪✨ THE SCHNITZ ✨

Have you tried our Pork Schnitzel sandwich yet? Don’t sleep on this one—it’s quickly becoming a favorite at The Ole Store. 💙

We take Fischer Farms pork chops, tenderize them into schnitzel, coat them in crispy breadcrumbs, and fry them to golden perfection. Then we top it all off with our house-made lingonberry aioli and a fresh arugula & fennel slaw for the perfect balance of crunchy, tangy, and savory.

It’s bold, comforting, and packed with flavor in every bite. 🤤

You can enjoy The Schnitz at Lunch, Dinner, or outside on Lena’s Lawn, so make plans to give it a try next time you join us!
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☀️ LENA’S LAWN IS OPEN! 🌿Outdoor dining season has arrived at The Ole Store, and Lena’s Lawn is officially ready for you...
05/28/2026

☀️ LENA’S LAWN IS OPEN! 🌿

Outdoor dining season has arrived at The Ole Store, and Lena’s Lawn is officially ready for you to enjoy all summer long. 💙

This year, we’re moving away from QR code ordering and returning to a more personal touch. When you join us on the Lawn, simply grab a table first come, first served, then head inside to order with our Host. We’ll continue delivering your food & drinks through the window—it’s one of our favorite ways to say hello and see everyone enjoying the outdoor space. 😊

Lena’s Lawn is perfect for:
🌿 Families looking for a casual dining spot
🍹 Friends meeting for drinks on a summer evening
🐶 Guests bringing along their leashed pups

And while you’re out there, you can watch our community garden continue to grow through the season. 🌱

We can’t wait to welcome you outside!

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🍝✨ LAST CHANCE FOR MAY’S PASTA SPECIAL ✨🍷This Wednesday is your final chance to enjoy our May Pasta Special before a bra...
05/27/2026

🍝✨ LAST CHANCE FOR MAY’S PASTA SPECIAL ✨🍷

This Wednesday is your final chance to enjoy our May Pasta Special before a brand-new feature arrives next month! 💙

When you join us on Wednesdays at The Ole Store, you get two great specials:
🍝 A monthly pasta feature
🍷 Half-priced bottles of wine

This month’s pasta highlights ditalini, the tiny “little thimble noodle” that makes every bite extra satisfying.

🌿 Margherita Pasta
Pesto, chicken, parmesan, roasted tomatoes, and chickpeas tossed with ditalini pasta.

We recommend pairing it with a bottle of our Pinot Grigio for the perfect midweek dinner. ☀️

Need modifications? We can easily prepare this dish dairy-free or vegan—just ask your server!

Make your Wednesday plans with us before this pasta disappears! 🍝✨

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🌱 IT’S GARDEN SEASON 🌱Last year, Margie—our dear friend and gardener at The Ole Store—brought forward the idea of growin...
05/25/2026

🌱 IT’S GARDEN SEASON 🌱

Last year, Margie—our dear friend and gardener at The Ole Store—brought forward the idea of growing vegetables in our Lawn area. But not for the restaurant. Every veggie grown will be donated to the Community Action Center’s food access programs to help support neighbors in need. 💙

Margie and her husband Pat planted garlic last fall, and this season we’ll be growing tomatoes, peppers, onions, herbs, and more to share with the community.

This project wouldn’t be possible without the generosity and hard work of Margie & Pat, along with our friends at Seeds Farm and Organic Compound for donating plants to help us get started. It feels good to be surrounded by people who care deeply about community and food access. 🌿

We may not grow a massive harvest, but we hope our efforts inspire others to find ways—big or small—to support their local food shelf and neighbors in need.

We are still collecting cash donations at our Host desk, and every time you join us for Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner, you help support community-centered projects like this one.

Thank you for growing alongside us. 🌱💙

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💙 OLE ROLLS: A LONGTIME TRADITION 💙At The Ole Store, some things never go out of style—and our famous Ole Rolls are one ...
05/21/2026

💙 OLE ROLLS: A LONGTIME TRADITION 💙

At The Ole Store, some things never go out of style—and our famous Ole Rolls are one of them.

Made fresh in our kitchen, these rolls have been an Ole Store staple for more than six decades. While our menu has grown and evolved over the years, this sweet tradition has stayed at the heart of what we do. ✨

And now that we’re baking Ole Rolls during lunch service, you can once again enjoy one any day of the week!

Warm caramel, pecans, and soft dough… whether it’s the start of your morning or the sweet ending to your meal, there’s just nothing quite like an Ole Roll. ☕🥐

Grab one to-go, or stay awhile with a coffee and something sweet. We can’t wait to serve you one soon. 💙

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🥗✨ OUR BITTERSWEET SALAD ✨🍊Have you tried this colorful new salad yet? Our Bittersweet Salad is packed with bright, fres...
05/19/2026

🥗✨ OUR BITTERSWEET SALAD ✨🍊

Have you tried this colorful new salad yet? Our Bittersweet Salad is packed with bright, fresh flavors and is one of those meals that just feels good to eat. 💙

We’re especially excited to begin sourcing our salad greens locally from Waxwing Farms this week! Supporting local growers is always at the heart of what we do.

This vibrant salad features:
🍊 Juicy orange slices
✨ Pomegranate seeds
🌿 Fresh fennel & mixed greens
🥄 A hearty scoop of quinoa
🧀 Local Shepherd’s Way cheese

Fresh, crunchy, nourishing, and full of flavor—this salad is available during both Lunch and Dinner service.

We hope you stop in and give it a try soon! 💙

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🍝✨ MAY PASTA SPECIAL ✨🍷Wednesdays at The Ole Store mean two things you don’t want to miss: a new monthly pasta special a...
05/18/2026

🍝✨ MAY PASTA SPECIAL ✨🍷

Wednesdays at The Ole Store mean two things you don’t want to miss: a new monthly pasta special and ½ priced bottles of wine. 💙

This month, we’re featuring a new noodle on the menu: ditalini — the tiny “little thimble” pasta that perfectly holds onto every delicious bite.

🌿 May’s Pasta Special:
Margherita Pasta
Pesto, chicken, parmesan, roasted tomatoes, and chickpeas tossed with ditalini pasta.

We recommend pairing this month’s special with a crisp glass (or bottle 😉) of our Pinot Grigio for the perfect midweek dinner.

Looking for dietary options? We can easily prepare this dish dairy-free or vegan—just ask your server and we’ll make it just the way you’d like it.

Make your Wednesday dinner plans with us! 🍷🍝

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🍋✨ A MAY COCKTAIL SPECIAL ✨🥂Our wonderful Assistant General Manager, Brit, has stirred up something special for you this...
05/17/2026

🍋✨ A MAY COCKTAIL SPECIAL ✨🥂

Our wonderful Assistant General Manager, Brit, has stirred up something special for you this month at The Ole Store. 💙

Introducing the Nordic 75 — our Scandinavian-inspired twist on the classic French 75.

Made with our house aquavit, fresh lemon juice, a touch of simple syrup, and topped with bubbly Spanish Cava, this cocktail is bright, herbal, refreshing, and perfect for celebration season. The lemon zest and botanical notes from the aquavit make this drink feel extra special. ✨

Served in a champagne flute, the Nordic 75 is ready to raise a glass to spring, graduations, gatherings, and all the moments worth celebrating.

Join us during the month of May and let us pour you one! 🥂

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🥗✨ ROASTED PEAR & PROSCIUTTO SALAD ✨🍐This weekend at The Ole Store, we’re serving up a salad that feels both fresh and i...
05/15/2026

🥗✨ ROASTED PEAR & PROSCIUTTO SALAD ✨🍐

This weekend at The Ole Store, we’re serving up a salad that feels both fresh and indulgent. 💙

Built on a bed of local mixed greens, this entrée salad features roasted pears seasoned with warming spices, bleu cheese, prosciutto, beets, and pecans—all tied together with a rich red wine vinaigrette made from our Argentine Malbec. 🍷

We’re open until 9 PM on Fridays & Saturdays, so come settle in for a cozy dinner this weekend!

🥧 FRIDAY PIE DAY
🥥🍍 Coconut & Pineapple Meringue Pie

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Address

1011 Saint Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN
55057

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2pm
4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 2pm
4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 2pm
4pm - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
4pm - 8pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
4pm - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm
4pm - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+15077869400

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