Must stop here when in Bear Lake! The best aebelskivers I've ever had! Hot, fresh, and full of toppings. I highly recommend the raspberry ones. We also grabbed sandwiches and thought it was the best food we had purchased at a restaurant while on our trip. Good place for kids too with an outdoor lawn area to sit. read more

Ruca's - Raspberry aebelskivers to go - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Garden City, Utah

Cute little roadside shack, tables w umbrellas on the gravel and a grassy area w tables in the back. No indoor seating. Very dog friendly. Go knowing this is NOT fast food. Be patient as it takes a while to receive orders. They are known for their traditional danish Æbleskiver's which are essentially pancake balls. They have a variety of flavors and toppings, sweet and savory. They also have a lunch menu as well as breakfast items besides the pancake balls and an assortment of drinks, juices, coffees, housemade flavored waters. I got the beach babe water, very strawberry forward. I will try something different next time. The Æbleskivers were well prepared and my entire family enjoyed them. I'm not a big fan of pancakes, I prefer a crispy waffle. The stand out of our experience however was the friendly service from the woman taking our orders. She was so welcoming and talkative even though they were very busy. It was our first time here and she treated us like local friends. Once she spotted our dog she immediately searched for her dog treats and offered one. While we were waiting for our food I asked for a small cup of water for our dog. A minute later the woman who took our order walked out with a large, clean dog bowl filled with cool water. It really put a special touch to this darling place. Even though I dont even like pancakes we will return just because of the hospitality. BTW, check out the adorable shack filled with crystals, candles and lovely jewelry. You won't be disappointed! read more

Great casual option, we are so glad we found this place! Fresh, friendly and delicious. The staff gamely tried an off-menu espresso drink for my fussy self and it was right on the money. Seating is outdoors in a covered area. read more

had breakfast the mama breakfast was good , fluffy balls and eggs and bacon , this place has a long wait but it's good .

We visited Ruca's for lunch and found the sandwiches just okay--nothing special. However, I highly recommend coming for breakfast and trying their Aebleskivers. That's where Ruca's really shines! read more

Ruca's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Garden City, Utah

Ruca's is such a cute little place. They are very busy so The service is very slow. We ordered 4 drinks white chocolate mocha, caramel macchiato, iced coffee and a piña colada shake. The coffees are watered down brown water. The " breakfast " is not that good either. We ordered the big breakfast, mom breakfast and avocado toast. It was mediocre at best. The best thing on the menu was the Æbelskivers! 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

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Came for the Aebleskivers and they did not disappoint! I got the Peaches 'n Cream and it was soooo delicious. Generous portion of fluffy goodness and drizzled with a good amount of peaches and cream. We also ordered the Red, White, and Blue; and the Nutella one; both were devoured quickly. We also ordered a couple sandwiches to split. I got the Grilled Turkey Pesto, sooo yummy! Also the cute blonde that took our order was sooo sweet and helpful, I wish I would have caught her name to give her a true shout out. The outdoor seating was great and perfectly shaded. And the cute little shop was great to look around while we waited for our food. We are only visiting, but if we are ever in the area again, we will definitely be back! read more

Ruca's - Peaches 'n cream aebleskivers and a lemonade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Garden City, Utah

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Disappointed, especially after seeing all the hype for Ruca's. The avocado toast was nearly tasteless, I'll never get it again. As for the raspberry Æbleskivers - there was practically no crème inside, the raspberries were super sour, and they tasted old like rancid oil. Safe to say I'm not planning to visit Ruca's next year, especially since this place is very expensive. read more

This place is perfect. I love ebelskivers so much and grew up eating them on special occasions. This place is cute and has lots of seating outside and the service is fast and the food is fresh. The atmosphere is quiet and pleasant a drove 2 hours just to have these on a Saturday morning because this place is so good. Everything is delicious and I don't think you can go wrong I've now tried all the breakfast options. I do lean towards the Nutella and strawberries because I love that combo. The ebelskivers are fluffy and big and way bigger than the ones you might have had in Amsterdam. Very filling and I can't wait to come back! read more

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The æbelskivers were soooo good! We got the nutty bliss and the red, white, and blue. You can't go wrong with either, they do take a bit of time to make but they're made fresh and are worth the wait. I also got a chai here that I didn't like too much but the food was A+ read more

Ruca's - Red, white, and blue - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Garden City, Utah

This place was nice! Quick service and a cool outdoor environment. We came for breakfast and my husband got the parfait and thoroughly enjoyed it! His favorite part were the larger chunks of granola and the freshness of the fruit. He wished there was more granola though. Overall, he'd give it an 8.5/10. I ordered the avocado toast without the tomatoes (not an heirloom fan). Everything was good, but I think it desperately needed salt / pepper or some sort of light seasoning. The balsamic glaze was great, but the blandness of the unseasoned egg and avocado was a little overwhelming. I also ordered a hot white chocolate mocha, and it was super sweet and very delicious. Definitely worth a try if you like sweeter drinks. We were satisfied with our breakfast, and the next time we're up in Garden City, we'll definitely try this place out for lunch! read more

Ruca's - Avocado Toast (with no tomatoes) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Garden City, Utah

Stopped by Ruca's on our way to Jackson. It has a nice beachy vibe and friendly staff. We ordered a caprese sandwich which was made with fresh ingredients and was good. We also ordered peach aberskivels which took a long time and they had forgotten our order. The owner gave us a partial refund and apologized for the mistake so it was all good. The peach ones were good but the family thought they would have liked nutella better. The restroom was also super clean. read more

While not the perfect duplication of an Abelskiver it was fabulous! Could not get enough of their razzle dazzle one! So fresh and yumo. But I thought it was only 2 per order it was lots so you could share with 2-3 people( rich). That being said I also ordered half a sandwich which comes with chips. The turkey pesto panini was one of the best I have ever had. A must stop in Garden City for sure.you order and then sit at an outside table. Be prepared for a line or you can call in an order and pick up. Great coffee drinks too but order that first to sip while you are waiting. read more

This is a cute little hole in the wall sandwich shop and the sandwiches did not disappoint and really hit the spot. Service was quick and supper friendly. I definitely recommend! read more

Ruca's - Caprese Sandwich with Chicken Caesar Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Garden City, Utah

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Their Aebelskivers were really good. Fun place to get breakfast. Kids loved them. We will definitely be back! read more

Ruca's - Raspberry and Red White and Blue Aebelskivers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Garden City, Utah

Excellent sandwich and salad! Iced coffee and latte were great too. Really good food for this area. Highly recommend! Fun yard games to play and a cute Little Rock/ jewelry shop outside. read more

Got the paech and raspberry pancake balls. Excellent! Definitely recommend! Busy, long wait but friendly service.

Great customer service and delicious sandwiches! They were very nice and accommodating to making changes in the sandwiches! We will go back. read more

Good food, service was okay but seemed rushed. Stopped in while on a birthday trip and would probably go back.

Delish!! The coffee had the perfect amount of chocolate and caramel flavoring, but not overwhelming the coffee. The razzle dazzle was the one I got and it was SO good. They were filled with cream cheese and the raspberry on top was a homemade jam you can't get enough of. Staff was super friendly and very fast service. Recommend. :) read more

Rah rah for Ruca's! Ebelskivers are the novel item here on the menu. Do Danish pancake balls work in a remote lake town in Utah? Why yes, yes they do! This little kitsch option in Garden City offers B+ Americanized Ebelskivers, mediocre coffee, and reallyyyy slow and average service. So why the four star review? After walking 2 miles on the Garden City bike/walk path from lake area lodging, you're going to be famished, sweaty, seeking holiday food grade sustenance, and wanting a private spot to relax in the shade with your crew. Ruca's checks these boxes and some of the seating offers lake views. For brunchy time, this may be the best bet in GC. Happily recommend as a morning meal option for your lake weekend getaway. read more

Ruca's! .... I think we are off to the start of a wonderful friendship. We have a place in Bear Lake and are you there often. We have just now given them a try. Waited far too long!!!! Foolish. LOL We stopped by last Saturday to give them a try. It was fantastic. Of course I had to try their Æbelskivers (danish pancake balls). It might sound boring... but I like to stick close to the basics for my toppings - butter and maple syrup. So...for me, no strawberries, no Nutella, no whip cream. (Which the Mrs. absolutely loved! And admittedly, it looked amazing). They have a bunch of patio tables with umbrellas and great music playing. The views and surrounding are beautiful and exactly what one would seek on a Saturday morning, while relaxing at Bear Lake. The staff is friendly and take the time to make sure the presentation of what you order is top notch. If you happen to find yourself in Garden City and looking for a great place to have breakfast or a quick afternoon/evening bite... be sure to give them a try!! You will enjoy the visit. I am definitely looking forward to our next visit! read more

Ruca's - Æbelskivers - Nutella, Strawberries and fresh whipped cream. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Garden City, Utah

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First time at Ruca's and here are my thoughts: Roast Beef sandwich - disappointing. Had a half piece of cheese on it and some deli meat. It tasted really plain and needed something more to it for me to pay the price they ask. I make better at home. Do not recommend Ruca sandwich- this has a kick to it for sure. The turkey meat is super yummy. Good sandwich Razzle Dazzle- this is what this place is all about. They were super yummy. I wish they had a bit more of the cream cheese sauce in them but what a tasty treat. This is what will bring us back here. The set up is really nice. Fun relaxing music. Comfy and shaded seating. I will definitely come back and try some new items next time around. read more

Ruca's - Roast Beef sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Garden City, Utah

Food was on point, the service was excellent, and what more beautiful views could you have from their seating area? read more

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Extremely slow service, we waited over an hour for our order and still didn't receive it. We had to cancel and refund our order, and they still didn't offer a full refund for the inconvenience. Do not recommend if you don't have all day to wait!! read more

Best Breakfast in the town. And the best sandwiches. We love their coffee and staff is also so kind and amazing

Delicious food, nice back yard sitting, clean bathroom. Love it! The caprese sandwich was amazing and so was the Denmark balls with Nutella and strawberries. read more

So yummy and very cute! Loved the signs and decorations and very happy they encouraged masks and social distancing. read more

Ruca's - Love this place already! Its so cute!! I cannot wait to try their food. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Garden City, Utah

The outdoor seating is shaded and lovely on a sunny day. I had an excellent turkey pesto sandwich on gluten free bread.

Even amid the COVID rules, this was a great breakfast stop on our last day at Bear Lake. They were very diligent in observing COVID guidelines, and they had all the tables spaced out to safe distancing standards. The specialty, Danish pancakes, were amazing! (Hint, the serving is huge, so you probably won't have room for much but them!) They have several variations, and I went with the berries. They use only fresh berries, and they were wonderful. I wish we had stopped there the first day, lol! Also, kudos for one of the cleanest restrooms I've ever been in at an outdoor restaurant. read more

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Food was absolutely delicious! It's a cute place and has a small boutique next door with rings and crystals. Lots of seating room and shade! No indoor seating though. read more

Ruca's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Garden City, Utah

Great food, wonderful service, and fun atmosphere. The food choices were great. Great music and shaded outdoor seating.

Pretty cute place right by bear lake. Sandwiches are a bit on the smaller size but very tasty. Service is friendly but slow. Overall it is good for the price and they have a nice outdoor seating in the back read more

Delicious red, white, and blue Danish pancake balls, they call them Aebelskivers. Strawberries, blueberries and cream cheese drizzle, not too sweet, really yummy! read more

Loved the aebelskivers! They were filled with light cream cheese and such a treat. Fresh raspberries took these pancake balls above and beyond. I recommend this as the perfect breakfast spot at Bear Lake. The only thing I wish was a stronger flavor coming from the aebelskivers but it's forgivable with everything combined! read more

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Came here because of the 4 1/2 star reviews... extremely disappointed, were given an estimated time of 10min for shakes and 45 min for food, shakes took closer to 40min, food was over 1 1/2 hours... I wouldn't necessarily been upset since I was with good company.... but one of our sandwiches had a nice moldy surprise. Hands down the slowest service in the area... and the lackluster sandwiches were not worth the long wait. Update... 2 of our meals never came out.... friends waited over 2 hours and still go the wrong order. All I can say is don't be sorry... be better. There is no reason that after 2 hours of patiently waiting for sandwiches, the orders were missed and came out as the wrong order... read more

Great little spot on the roadside! Food is really fresh and good healthy variety! Nice little quick stop! Very fast service! read more

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This place is incredible. The setting is fabulous. The food is amazing. We got the raspberry pancake balls. I forgot the name. And avacado toast. Everything. Was amazing. read more

Ruca's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Garden City, Utah

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The Ruca sandwich was maybe the best sandwich I've ever had and the aebelskivers (tried raspberry and peach) were incredible. We ate here twice on a three-day visit because it was so good. The wait for food was also significantly shorter than similar restaurants in the area. read more

Their sandwiches wouldn't be as impressive without the tasty spreads they add. That's what makes this place worth going to. Mine had a jalapeño jelly (a kick, not spicy). We thought there'd be more choices, but having less makes it easier to pick. Seating is for small groups of 4-6 and most are in the sun, even with umbrellas. read more