Valley Commissary
| Address: | 920 NE 8th St, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA |
| Phone: | +1 503-883-9177 |
| Site: | valleycommissary.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM 7AM–8PM 7AM–3PM 9AM–3PM 9AM–3PM |
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Ash Howard
After reading such good reviews online about this place, my husband and I came here to try it. It was a rather big let down. Not only are the prices spendy for what you get, but the cashier told us it would be $20 for our meal... We got the hashbrowns ($11) and the biscuits and gravy ($8). How do you charge too much for such simple prices to add up??? We were then seated at a clean table and given clean glasses with an iced pitcher of water to leave with us. After a few minutes, our food was brought to us by the cashier. ...And we never saw him again. (I have my suspensions that the cashier was actually the owner of the restaurant. If that is so, I dont see this place surviving.) The food was not that impressive to look at. But I thought, "Well, it might be good anyway..." NOPE. The hashbrowns were soggy and oily. The only thing appealing about that dish was the fried egg on top and pulled pork mixed in. Couldnt even tell if the orange chunks were carrots or yams. Still have no clue thinking about it. It was just short of being moosh. The biscuits and gravy, however, were excellent. Sage and cheesy sauce with ground sausage mixed in, poured over warm biscuits. That meal would have been perfect if it had came with some fruit, or pickled vegetable, or SOMETHING to cleanse your palette in between bites. I would have enjoyed my meal better if it werent for the staff moping around in the kitchen and throwing us weird glances every once in a while. One woman in particular, when I was looking around at the nicely remodelled building to enjoying all the tile, concrete counters, and heavily lacquered woods, gave me a look I can only describe to my husband as "A look a cat would give you. As if they were silently judging you for existing." It was very bazaar to get such a disdainful look from a woman I only met eyes with by accident. The whole atmosphere the staff was giving off was just bad. Not friendly. Not sociable. And I cant understand why? We only talked to the cashier. We were quiet. We even told the cashier it was our first time in. I dont see myself going back. I would rather eat at the Wildwood next to OK (Oregon Knitting). It may look trashy in there, but it gives you a sense of small town friendliness and the food is spectacular. 2 stars for the clean dishes and good gravy. Everything else, ZERO.
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Jessica Weeks
I had the best chicken sandwich Ive ever had today. Every ingredient was just perfect; the house baked bread, the homemade pickles, the buttermilk fried chicken, the blue cheese dressing. Starting with the fresh beet salad and ending with a light carmel pecan macaroon made this the best lunch in town. Best of all the prices are so reasonable for such gourmet dishes. I will be back!
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Emily Grosvenor
So often these days, with fresh ingredients available from nearby farms, cooking at home ends up being better than going to a restaurant. Not so at this place. Chef Jesse is a god -- so inventive, inspiring, and caring in his presentation. Such careful and thoughtful combinations. Salads to die for (or at least Google review about). Were so thankful theyre in town.
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Lauri Llewellyn
Unbelievably good food in a modern, casual environment. Large "bar" area to sit at and watch the chef/sous chefs at work- fascinating to watch and the chef will even pause to answer questions about the dishes. Incredible flavor combinations that surprise and delight. Only open for breakfast and lunch, limited menu but everything is wonderful!
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Stephanie Chase
Good food -- though the prices are really quite high for order-at-the-counter service. For example, the $11 turkey sandwich doesnt come with anything on the side (chips, greens, whatever). Beware of extra ingredients, too -- unadvertised aioli on sandwiches, sour cream on the chili when only cheddar and onion advertised.
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Camila Matamala-Ost
This place is really good and combining flavors. Its also probably the only place in McMinnville to get fresh macaroons. Every time Ive come here Ive had a great meal. Sure the prices are a bit high, but the food is very fresh and local. You do get what you pay for.
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Daniel Cuppett
By far my favorite restaurant. Chef Jesse has an amazing talent for blending flavors. He often has specials that would be two to three times the price if served for dinner at a fine dining, linen tablecloth type restaurant. Yum!
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Ashley Monchamp
One of my favorites. Top to bottom the entire staff have one purpose and thats to deliver to you a culinary experience that would be hard to match. Rotating specials has made this a weekly surprise for me. Never been disappointed.
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Jenni Taylor
I came here for the gluten free options. They were helpful and made my food separately, using a new cutting board and changing gloves. It was good but very expensive for what you get. The GF options are limited.
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Brad Huit
The beet salad was very flavorful. The tomato salad with fennel was interesting. Very good chick pea Burger. Great prices. They have some creative menu items as well.
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Benjamin Howe
Great food. A bit overpriced. Sandwiches should come with something on the side for $15. Just some chips or a small green salad...something. It looked so lonely.
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Sabrina Wright
Fresh, delicious, local food and I believe they may "put an addictive chemical in their chicken that makes you crave it fortnightly, smart-ass".
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William Wilton
Absolutely LOVE the Pork Belly sandwich. Their Fish n Chips are great too. They have no bad food. Everything I have tried has been great.
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Jenny Erickson
Amazing flavors and value and open modern industrial environment. I enjoyed habanero biscuits and gravy with a fabulous cup of Joe.
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Deven Morganstern
One of the best...stop for breakfast or lunch. You will not be disappointed. Excellent food in a relaxed joint with great people.
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Dean Rogers
Great food and people. Definitely not boring - very creative. Jessie is extremely talented. If youre visiting Mac, VC is a must.
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Kate Davis
Cheese curds and fried chicken sandwich (with kale and pickles) were OUTSTANDING. Will gladly be back sometime soon!
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Jesse B
The Turkey Sandwich was one of the best I have ever had!! And the French Fries were really good to.
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Daniel Haase
This has some of the freshest and greatest tasting food around! Went here twice while visiting OR!
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Derek Deibel
Food is always spot on, and the service is friendly and welcoming. A must try if in the area.
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Kathy Smith
Great tasting food......Although overpriced! $12 for sandwich, $3 for fries ...........
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Dario Pisoni
Very good breakfast. Biscuits and gravy are well flavored and rich. Good job guys
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stanley jensen
My new favorite pit stop in McMinnville, its been favorited and bookmarked.
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cynthia probasco
Oh, my, great food, great service. The flavors are very creative and yummy.
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Olivia Allen
My favorite lunch spot in Mac, incredible food and atmosphere!
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Isaac Vigil
Delicious food with fresh ingredients! Brunch is excellent.
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Todd Reed
The food and service are always excellent
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Abdul Ismail
Good food, good wine, good service
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Tom Reardon
Fresh food, but kind of expensive.
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Terry Doane
Great food service is very slow
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Michael Bates
Wonderful food and setting.
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David Hirschfelt
Fried chicken sandwich
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Chris Nanoski
Awesome food!
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Kyle Larsen
Yummy
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