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    Breakfast at Ruiz

    4.0 (12 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Kim C.

    Came in on a Saturday around 1145am was told there was a 70min wait, a large party was leaving and the restaurant was mostly cleared there were plenty of empty tables and they were barely filling them with names from the waiting list and as we continued to wait, basically to see what was going on they started telling people that were coming in that is was a hour wait but still we're not sitting people. This was my first and will be my last time visiting this place.. I can not understand why they were not sitting people and I saw plenty of staff walking around and the tables were already cleaned so this was very bad service

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    Kamesha A.

    My first time at this location. I will say this brand is consistent. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and it was consistently great! The flavor in the cinnamon bread really pulls the sandwich together paired with perfectly cooked home fries. I also ordered the banana foster waffle as it's a fav flavor of mine. I was nervous as the menu says must be 21. I assumed the rum flavor would be overpowering. It wasn't. It was good. Very good and served hot. It did make my waffle soggy in the middle even though I ate it immediately. Service was good! Very pleasant and attentive. Restaurant is always clean and beautifully decorated. Gives an upscale vibe

    Bacon/Spinach Omelette with Fruit for the side.

    I had my first experience at Breakfast at Ruiz was today. I was very excited to see that the stars ratings were so low. I had a warm welcome, excellent service, and my food and coffee were excellent. My food (the Bacon/Spinach Omelette) came from the kitchen hot and very attractive. All the dishes I watched coming from the kitchen were pleasing to the eye. You could hear the whispers of the customers trying to figure out what the dishes were every time food came from the kitchen. There were several people celebrating birthdays today and the staff was eager to accommodate them. They made sure my coffee cup was never empty. I received EXCELLENT service. The restaurant was busy and bussing. I looked around and at one point there wasn't an empty table, but that didn't keep them from doing a great job. I would definitely recommend Breakfast at Ruiz for a breakfast or brunch. I will be going back for SURE!

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    Chris H.

    My first experience with this location was an absolute pleasure. Our food was served at great temperature. The atmosphere has a calming vibe that's very appealing. The waiter was knowledgeable and helpful with the menu choices. Definitely a great addition to the Northeast sector of town. I recommend you visit soon!

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    The food was great. The service was outstanding and the ambience was terrific Definitely would recommend to all.

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    My husband and I found this gem of a restaurant on YELP and decided that the GLUTEN-FREE waffles…read morewere the perfect birthday brunch for me. I had the banana nut waffle (delicious!) with a side of bacon, my husband had a strawberry waffle with eggs, bacon, and hash browns. He cleaned his plate (he doesn't often do this), and my waffle was so big I couldn't finish! We thought the service staff were welcoming and attentive. I was surprised that there weren't more people at the restaurant, given that we went on a Monday and many places aren't open then. There was some road construction (and we aren't from Augusta) so it was slightly hard to find. But I'm glad we made it--I'm planning to take my daughters back tomorrow!

    I recently visited Cafe on Eighth and loved the initial vibe--it's a small, cozy, Black…read morefamily-owned spot with chill soft jazz playing in the background. Our server was incredibly sweet, and we felt genuinely welcomed from the moment we walked in. Because every dish is made from scratch to ensure freshness, be prepared for a bit of a wait. We also had to make some adjustments to our initial order because a few items were unavailable, but we still ended up with a solid meal. My girlfriend had the turkey bacon, the COE cakes (which are delicious hash browns), and the classic sweet waffles. I went with the beef quesadilla and the classic lemonade, which comes with free refills. The quesadilla was a great choice and the hash browns were very tasty. The waffle had a great flavor and was nice and soft, though it was served a bit cold. One thing to keep in mind is the presentation; the food is served on plastic plates with plastic silverware. While we tried not to let that affect our judgment since we were there for the food, presentation does eventually matter. Also, the temperature inside was a little warmer than I'd like--it was about 58 degrees outside, but that coolness definitely didn't translate to the dining room. It wasn't a dealbreaker, but it was noticeable. The most important thing to know before you go is that they only accept cash tips. It's a bit of a strange policy in this day and age since most people don't carry cash, especially when you're already using plasticware for the meal. They do have CashApp if you think to ask, but it's easy to forget if you aren't prepared. I really hope the staff is being taken care of if people forget their cash! Overall, the food was good, the service was great, and I didn't feel like my time was wasted. It's a nice local spot for a fresh, handmade breakfast

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