Cottonwood cafe

First time I’ve eaten here. It was delicious! I had The Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich from their daily specials menu. I also had French Onion soup as my side. If you’re looking for a good savory meal with lots of good flavors, you need to stop by. For my beverage I had Pink Guava.

We had the Calamari and Lobster plates. Food is out of this world. Nice family owned business and comfortable atmosphere.

Came in and met the owner, very nice man and his cafe reminds me of a good sandwich shop in the big city. Very flavorful food, and some good gluten-free options as well. Definitely give this place a try and support a local business!

Wanted some last minute lunch before heading back home and we found this local spot. We had the Basil chicken sandwich and the tri-tip sandwich. We chose Caesar salad with our sandwiches. Everything was absolutely delicious and beautifully served. The cafe is also nicely decorated and their patio has a very cozy, down to earth vibe. Next time we’re around we’d definitely like to come back :)

Had my bridal shower on the patio and it was amazing! They set all the food and tables up. They left us alone so we could enjoy our guest and party and would quietly pull my mom aside if they had any questions. The food is amazing!! Again the food is AMAZING!

Food- My wife, mother-in law, and myself come in here periodically. The food is usually pretty solid. That said, the new pre-order Indian food they’re offering is exceptional. We ordered Butter chicken, Cheese and potato curry, lentil soup, and samosas for the Super Bowl and it was just fantastic. Super nice having this option in Oakdale. Would highly recommend. DON’T FORGET YOUR COOKIES!

Service- try to remember, this is a Cafe not a full service restaurant and you’ll be fine. You order at the counter and the food comes to you. You might have to grab a fork or knife yourself but that is the deal at most cafes. The owner is very kind and you can tell he truly cares about what he makes. He’s especially awesome if you get him talking about the food.

Ambiance- We came in and were pumped to see the updated look. They epoxied the tables and got some colorful stools. Really makes the place pop.

Delicious, fresh made to order food. The beef patty with brisket hamburger was so full of flavor. I love food and a good burger is not easy to make unique and this had a great unique flavor. Great spot to eat and outside patio is beautiful

Beautiful cafe with many delicious options. Had the Beef & Brisket Burger. Most amazing burger I've had here in CA. Can't wait to go back! Also have an automated wine bar.

J is an amazing owner/operator. This is a small town gem with big city tastes. Impressive wine selection and made to order dishes with individual and personal touches! This is a Must stop if you’re passing through Oakdale or anywhere close by.

Ordered a chicken salad sandwich for a doordash delivery. Arrived timely in nice packaging. Was very good!! The chicken had a smokey rub and the apples really complimented it. A very delicious flavorful sandwich 🥪😋🐓
(And it came with a surprise watermelon slice! Score!)

Cute cafe with a nice outdoor pateo. Dog friendly and kid friendly. Food was excellent. We had the chipotle tri-tip sandwich and eggplant sandwich. Food was fresh and the meat was tender.

The customer service was bar none the best in town! What I got was exactly what I was hoping for and I will definitely be coming back for years to come. Thanks again!!

Great place to stop for a bite. Food was good. Friendly service and we even got free bottled water.

The best food I've had very very good customer service very clean restaurant Love this experience

Fresh food, nothing fried. Good sandwich with a chill atmosphere. Dog friendly ++
They thought of my dogs needs before I even did... "guilty I know". Buts that's customer service you appreciate and come back too.

The inside place is kinda small but nice. They have a nice bar area. There is also a good selection of alcohol. I ordered a flavored beer which was pretty good.Their patio area is very decent in size. They do have umbrellas outside in case it's too Sunny and nice benches to sit on. The plus is that they also have heating lamps outside. They do need a little more lights outside. Other than that it's a great place to eat at.

A great place to eat; High quality food, kind family, excellent service and people skills.

Eat local, support this family.

The best chicken sandwich I ever tasted for many year. Really 100% original taste and fair prices. The food served with a beautiful representation as if I'm eating in a five star hotel. Thanks for this beautiful experience ❤

This is a nifty eatery with very tasty fare. I have enjoyed dining here several times and have never been disappointed. The staff is friendly and welcoming, always making the visit more delicious.

11/2023 update: The food continues to delight. Selecting what to order is difficult with so many enticing options. The patio seating is tranquil and adds to the enjoyment.

Delicious food, great ambience and fantastic service . To top it , great selection of craft beers on tap . Diving back from Yosemite , we were a big size group . Management and staff were great .