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    Rust General Store

    4.2 (166 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Quintin E.

    In Rust, we trust! Rust General Store is a cool shop meets cafe bistro with outside tables and chairs. Awesome coffee, hot beverages, teas, hand mixed sodas, lemonades, ice cream floats, various syrups, candy, books, pantry items, treats and more. They've got an assorted of baked things including cookies galore. All of which are labeled with allergens and even include some gluten free choices, but zero vegan friendly ones... to each their own. Grateful for what they do offer especially their soup kits, which do include dairy free and plant-based finds. They have some pickles on sticks and popcorn as well as Bavarian Pretzels most can enjoy. Service it top notch and the layout even more so. Note that: Orders get called in the order they are placed. So it's not much of a wait after you order. You can enjoy events like Dia de los Muertos, Carnival of Raven King and afternoon tea time on weekends (Saturday and Sundays). It's a cozy little big shop you're fall in love with. Enjoying coffee and treat just outside is one of life's perfect pleasures. An amazing 2011 established shop with an 1860s feel.

    Strawberry lemonade
    Analiea M.

    I stopped in here hoping to get a water but after looking at the menu, I had to get myself a strawberry lemonade. It was very sweet, but super refreshing. I also got a pickle on a stick and these pickles were amazing! Super crispy and juicy. The service was also great, the guy at the counter was very helpful. He recommended the pickle lemonade which I'll definitely try when I'm back! Overall, good service and yummy drinks. It's something you really only stop at if you're already walking around in old town, as it is extremely hard to find parking in the areas. Especially on the weekend.

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    Betty H.

    Located in the heart of 'Old Town San Diego State Historic Park' in the picnic area. Rust General Store is a must stop for us when we visit. This lil store takes you back to the 1860's. You will find housewares and a bistro serving Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Lemonades, Pickle-on-a-Stick, Ice Cream Floats, Fresh Cookies, Pretzels, Popcorn, and so many more goodies that you can enjoy right outside. I love seeing the friendly staff in such era-themed outfits, so unique and fun. They offer a Traditional Tea Service in their private garden on Saturday and Sundays at 2:30 PM by reservations. I enjoy their Iced Vanilla Latte with a Pretzel. Their fresh lemonades are so refreshing and so so good! Overall, it's always a good experience at Rust General.

    Prickly
    Brad W.

    Tries the prickly pear lemonade at $7 for a large. Thought it was sweet, but enjoyable. Cookies looked good.

    Joyce Z.

    When we went to the Tea on Sunday afternoon and it was delicious and so refreshing to sit under that big pepper tree in the backyard

    Sandwiches
    Alyssa M.

    Rust now offers afternoon tea in their backyard! The backyard area is decorated so cute and the vibes are so nice and pleasant. Super chill! There are different teas to choose from, scones, sandwiches, and the most decadent desserts. Everything was delicious. Our server was Ms Riley and she was delightful. Grab your girls, make a reservation, and enjoy a splendid afternoon. It's super shaded so even when it's warm, the backyard is comfortable.

    Risto K.

    Fantastic tourist store resembling the General Store from the old west! Lots of small items, tourist trinkets. One corner serves as a coffee shop as well. Ambience is rustic hence the name Good coffee and delicious Bavarian pretzels!

    Rust General Store & Bistro food and drink menu
    Mia G.

    I was walking around Old Town for the day with a good friend, and we were craving a cold drink on an extra warm day in SD. We decided to check out their cafe/bistro inside! We got their fresh lemonade and cookies (tho I didn't see any vegan or GF options). They were both delicious and just hit the spot for us! My friend found their outdoor patio area, which we loved. A huge hidden patio tucked in busy Old Town. If you have a large group with you or looking for some peace and quiet, then you must check this outdoor area out. There are many wooden tables to choose from. Before we left, I spotted some cute summery kitchen towels. They were $12 and were good quality fabric, and so glad I got them. Cashiers for both the cafe and general store were fast and friendly. Most definitely support the Rust General Store!

    Spicy lemonade
    Jenna B.

    If you like spicy, sweet and refreshing stop in for their specialty lemonade! Really friendly staff, and a nice gem in old town.

    Steve F.

    Date of visit: October 17, 2021 While continuing our tour of Old Town, we remembered that my mom mentioned that there was a store in Old Town that sold bottles of sarsaparilla. Now, I love the stuff (especially the Filipino brand Sarsi)... but it is extremely rare to find it in San Diego. So, after getting our candy fix from Cousin's, we set out to look for the store - and soon found that Rust General Store was the place we were looking for! Essentially an old-time themed mini mart, we saw that Rust was selling two different types of sarsaparilla - Sioux City (which had a bold flavor), and Jackson Hole Soda's Snake River (which was more sweeter). We tried them both - and while Kat liked the Snake River one, I preferred the Sioux City bottle. There's something about having a tall, cold bottle of sarsaparilla on a porch, and Rust General Store is a good location to do that. I want to go back some time to try their sandwiches and dill pickle on a stick.

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    Super cute shop with drinks, gourmet snacks, loose teas, decor and gifts. I like visiting during fall and winter for their hot apple cider.

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    Coffee was fine and staff were nice and shop was cute, but the pretzel was mediocre--and I had come for the pretzel!

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