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| - I really like Red Oak Cafe!
I love all the fresh, healthy and local aspects of their menu. I like the atmosphere and the decor, it's very warm and inviting. I like that Red Oak falls somewhere between "fast food" and "casual dining." What I don't like about Red Oak, as many other reviewers have said, is the inconsistency of the food. Don't get me wrong, the food is ALWAYS good, it's just that sometimes it's not what you expect. I usually get the Bach breakfast sandwich, which is egg, ham and swiss cheese served on a buttery croissant. Sometimes the sandwich is perfect to just pick up and eat on the go and sometimes it's just so messy that you have to knife and fork it. Also sometimes the ham they use tastes different, like maybe it's seasoned differently?
Another item on the menu that is always a winner is the pancakes. Their pancakes are really good, but the size of them varies greatly. I also love the Southern Chicken Salad (mostly just for the Ranch dressing, I know i'm just your typical yinzer who loves the ranch sauce). All of the sandwiches and salads I've tried over the years have been good. They also have a sandwich for breakfast called the Dippy Dinosaur, so extra points for that. I love Dinos!
I have a weird texture thing when it comes to certain foods/drinks, so sometime the OTY smoothies are a little weird for me, but the flavors are always great. It's a great meal replacement if you don't have time for breakfast on your way to work.
The staff is always friendly enough and the place is clean. You'll pay a little more than you would at any of the chains nearby for certain items, but it'll be worth it! If you're looking for quality food and don't have time for a traditional sit down restaurant, this is definitely the place for you.
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