I was introduced to this place by a good friend and wasn't quite sure what to expect. At first glance, the place looked a bit old, but I decided to give it a try anyway. I ordered the Asian salad and made a few modifications--specifically, I asked them to leave out the mushrooms. In hindsight, I should've also asked them to remove the tomatoes, as I don't think they really go with an Asian-style salad. That said, the portion was generous, and the salad itself was actually quite good. I also tried their cheesecake, and it was absolutely amazing--definitely the highlight of the meal! read more

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I did not have a good experience. We were two people that went in for lunch. One of us ordered peanut butter and jelly on a bagel. The other the Greek bagel. We waited over an hour to get our food we asked why is it taking so long, we were told because they were having a problem because the chicken was rotten. We should never have been told that we did get our food and it was awful. The Greek bagel had fine, chopped onions and tomatoes. Sitting on top of a bagel tried to eat it, and it all fell off. Nothing stuck to the bagel. They were very strong onions it was disgusting. The peanut butter and jelly also had no taste. This cost us over $26 I complained and the waiter said he was sorry that was it and we paid and left never to come again.to read more

Rutabegorz is a nice spot for lunch or a quick bite to catch up with a friend. The food portions are decent as well as delicious and presentable. The service is friendly and quick! Overall, great communication from the restaurant staff and I recommend Elizabeth's Tostada Salad. Their desserts are also a plus! :) read more

the quesadilla was honestly lowk spicy and tasted super fresh. the Mexican wrap was also super fresh and the portions were huge too. def coming back read more

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Great food good choices. Healthy eating. Pretty place. Interesting seating arrangements. Enjoyed it

Our family go to when craving healthy options. the chili and salads are favorites to share

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Fullerton. I've been coming for years and I've never had a bad experience--good food, good people, and good vibes. There are a lot of different dietary restrictions in my friend group (vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, eats meat but not dairy...) and Rutaz is my go-to choice for taking them out to dinner because everyone can find something tasty and satisfying. My coworkers were heartbroken when the Tustin location closed (it was just a few minutes down the street from the office and by far the best place for lunch), but I'm grateful to live close enough to visit the Fullerton location regularly. read more

There's a bunch of options. It's like a mix of food. Vegetables feel fresh but it's like thr plates do not go along. We ordered the California Mediterranean salad it had nothing of Mediterranean. It had a bunch of veggies and chop turkey breast, dressing not tasteful and all type of veggies that doesn't really go. The chicken sandwich was average, nothing special regular bread with chicken, celery and mayo. The food took more than 20 min. read more

We have been to this place at least 50 times in the last two decades. Recently, it has gone into the toilet. Last time, the service was poor and I let it slide. Tonight, we were not greeted by a server for 15 minutes. When she finally came to our table, she had a terrible attitude. We walked out immediately and I'll never be back. So sad as I love the menu and the vibe here. read more

I just love coming here, it's so yummy! Today's good vibes came from our server, the amazing Elizabeth! Thank you for the great service & yummy food.....Tammy & I will definitely keep coming back ;) read more

I am ovo-lacto vegetarian, so my reviews are appropriately limited. My standard orders over a two-week period are avocado sandwich and egg sandwich. I dine there twice weekly and usually take orders home, Both sandwiches are excellent and filling. Although the egg sandwich is advertised as 'not' egg salad, it is egg salad, but glorious. Most significant, perhaps, is the service: Superior, from Welcome to Adios. Parking is generally adequate and free. read more

Such a cute spot in DTF. The small, unassuming storefront gives way to a large, maze like interior. Per the sign upon walking in, we seated ourselves. It was a beautiful day and we opted to sit in their covered outdoor area. Service was on the slower side, but the vibe was very laid back and relaxing overall. Their menu is expansive, and the portions are large. Hummus and pita. Skip. Artichoke dip. So good. Ended up taking it home to nosh on later. Cobb salad. The ingredients were super fresh, but the balsamic dressing it came with was a little overpowering in its acidity. They offer multiple dressings, though. Thai wrap. They did not skimp on the shrimp. The peanut dressing was quite salty on its own, but it ended up pairing well with the veggie-filled wrap. read more

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Great little hidden gem with a hippie vibe in Fullerton. Waitress properly recommended the chicken enchiladas and they did not disappoint. Tasted like something that my Tia would make.. will definitely go back again and try something else! Very cool spot with lots of interesting things on the walls so stop in even if you just wanna have a cup of coffee. read more

We used to go to the Rutabegorz in Orange 18 years ago. It was one of our favorites. Had not been to this one in Fullerton, but visiting CA we had to stop and have our two favorites. Garlic Chicken salad with feta. My wife loves this salad and enjoyed it. She got the small, and I cannot imagine a large, because this one could have fed two people. I had the nachos with garlic chicken added. An old favorite that comes with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. Plenty of cheese and some tomatoes. Not exactly as I remember it, but I still polished off the plate. Love the passion fruit ice tea and had some very nice cappuccino and chia lattes afterwards! The service is friendly and they are very attentive. Bathroom is small but clean! read more

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Adorable! I can only comment on service and desserts as we were there briefly. First of all, the decor is adorable, super cozy and family friendly. My father in law wanted chocolate, so I googled and found this place nearby. I brought him chocolate ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, and a chocolate fudge brownie. No, he did not have them all at the same time ;) he gobbled the ice cream and we put away the fudge for another time. The cookie was a bit hard and he was only able to eat a quarter of it. The service was fast and they were ever nice. We will be back. So great to have chocolate nearby! read more

1.5 stars for inaccuracy of multiple orders on multiple days First time shame on me, second time shame on you, third time .. why am I still coming back?? The first time I ordered a veggie quinoa bowl and got a chicken one, I touted it to my own miscommunication to give them the benefit of a doubt. Even though I know I look at the menu, point at the item, and verbally placed my order. Unfortunately, they don't offer itemized receipts. The second time I ordered a veggie quinoa bowl, AND MADE SURE TO look at the menu, point at the item, and verbally placed my order. I also shared about my previous unfortunate experience. I also asked for an itemized receipt. When I got home and realized the mistake, I knew it was not my communication. I was escalated through different chains of command until I reached a third person who agreed to replace the meal and advised me to check my own order. The THIRD time, I ordered a portabellow mushroom, veggie Cobb salad, and veggie soup of the day. I specifically asked for an itemized receipt. It was the cashier's recommendation to order the menu's veggie Cobb salad rather than what I initially requested: a Cobb with no meat because I'm a vegetarian. The estimated wait time was 15-20 minutes but I waited for 30 minutes. I made it a point to scan all my orders upon leaving, with the cashier next to me. I saw the sandwich and thought I was good. Imagine my horror when I came home to find a sandwich with different kinds of meat! I've been a vegetarian due to animal-compassion reasons. I feel so awful that this was given to me. At this point, even if the food quality is decent, it doesn't even matter when I don't even get the right order. Not only did I get meat which I MAKE A POINT to not have, but I got a totally different order. read more

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3 stars because when we finally got our food it was good. Other than that we waited a long time to get our food and drinks and they kept trying to bring something that we didn't order, and never received a side we ordered. The servers were nice when they finally served us our food but the wait time was extremely long and you couldn't get anybody's attention. My granddaughter kept asking when is the food coming then never got her side of fruit, and they forgot about her juice. When I asked for decaf it was 15 min and then they came and said they're just brewing it. So yes the servers were nice, and the food was good, but service was terrible. I don't know, maybe they were short on servers. I still have a good tip bcz of the good food and they were nice when they finally got to us. read more

I've been here a few times, and I have to say that it's not the type of food I normally eat. It's definitely healthy. However, the Mediterranean sandwich I got was very bland. The dressing that came with it couldn't help improve the flavor. I don't think it was a bad sandwich, just not my favorite. I should have stuck to the thai chicken wrap. I did have the leeky chicken soup. That was actually good. The service was good. The server checked on us frequently and made sure our needs were met. Overall, it was a nice experience. I just got to be sure about what to order next time. read more

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Amazing food and amazing service these folks are really really cool the prices are not bad they're very reasonable but mainly the food and the service are outstanding I cannot recommend this restaurant enough ! read more

I just love this place. Good food. Nice service. Such reasonable prices. Beautiful patio to enjoy on a sunny day. Thank you, Paul, for pioneering vegetarian-friendly food I. My CB hometown. read more

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Salads are really delicious. Wrap were mid. Big menu. They offer many things. Place offers lots of sitting.

PHENOMENAL. This is a heavenly place for vegans. I love their options, portions, and flavors. The service is great, and the wait isn't bad.

Simply wonderful. It pops up out of nowhere in the busy area of downtown Fullerton, like a mushroom in the forest. Fresh and friendly, quirky and delicious. There is so much to like about this place. A huge menu bolstered by seasonal specials of fresh ingredients and combinations. I sat staring at my menu for like, a while, not knowing which awesome choice to pick. Everything I've ever had here has been plentiful and tasty. Heads up-- big portions! They even had a .53 cent dip to celebrate being open that long. The current one was a flavorful siracha sweet potato hummus. Highly recommend. Cute concept. Definitely seems like the place where you want to ask about the specials. $13 bottle of wine? Ummm, is it poisoned? I'm so confused. You'd be lucky to get a single drink for that price anywhere else. I very much enjoyed the cheap anniversary dip, the artichoke dip, the vegetable enchiladas that arrived on an overflowing plate of food with rice and beans and salad. Server was just the right level of fun and attentive. All around, just everything I needed for this night out. Also, side note: Hawaiian Punch was apparently developed in Fullerton, CA, as an ice cream topping? Who knew? Tony the Tiger's voice grew up here too. Thanks, blurb decorations on the bathroom wall. read more

It is always a pleasure eating here. The staff is great and knows us, so they tend to get our orders in and out in a quick manner. I always make it a habit to try something new here. My favorites are the pastas. I have tried the Mac n Cheese and the Cheese Ravioli. They are delicious. They also use natural ingredients so it is so fresh. The salads here are massive so I try to not order those but if I had to, the BBQ Chicken Fiesta salad is yummy. The portion is huge so I am pretty sure you can share. They have indoor and outdoor seating but to experience the full Ruta experience. sitting int he patio is a must do. It is close to the university and The Circle so lots of foot traffic. I am pretty sure I will be back since it is so close to work and also because I got some more dishes that I want to try out. See you soon Ruta & friends!!! read more

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Excellent food and service. But 2 guys dressed in flannel on a date there are total scumbags!!!! My daughter's battery died while parked in front and we asked them for a jump. The passenger said yes but his boyfriend said ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! That is a true POS!!!! If you read this please know you are a bad American and I truly hope I run into you again Literally in Fullerton.... You deserve a foot in your ass... I go to this restaurant a lot so you want to stay clear !!!! Rutabegorz is way too good for you or anyone like this!!! read more

Love the enormous portion sizes and good is decent. I've only really eaten in the restaurant once and ordered out the rest of the times. Service is super simple, just order and pick a seat and food gets delivered to your table. I feel like it's almost like a lunch hall sometimes, but it's nice and cozy and staff are friendly. Even a small salad is rather large of salad. read more

The ambiance of this place is really what sets them apart from others. A very homey setting with very cute decor. The food was good but not amazing. Honestly how fancy can you get with soup, salad, and sandwiches? Ordered take out but the staff was friendly and quick :) read more

What a disappointing experience. I used to come here when the restaurant was busy, but now it is nearly empty, and after this visit, I understand why. The biggest issue was the poor communication and unprofessional attitude. I first tried to order the kids' burrito, but the waitress relayed that the manager said I was not allowed to order it. I have lost 128 pounds and simply cannot eat a full-size burrito, so it was frustrating that the restaurant would rather lose a sale than show a little understanding or flexibility. I then ordered my usual avocado sandwich and asked for no mayo, no sunflower seeds, and just a small smear of hummus instead. Again, the manager refused unless I paid $3.95 for a full side of hummus. On top of that, the avocados on my sandwich were brown and clearly not fresh. When the manager finally came to the table after we had finished and asked whether everything was alright, I told her honestly that it was not. Instead of listening professionally, she became defensive and sarcastically said, "I'm sorry you, as an adult, can't order the kids' burrito," and then asked if I still wanted the burrito to go. That made even less sense, since apparently I could order the smaller portion to take out, just not to eat in the restaurant. I also explained that I was given the wrong side dish, and when I said I could not eat it, another one was simply brought out without anyone asking whether I wanted a different option. There was no effort to correct the mistake in a thoughtful or customer-focused way. When I said the only solution was that I simply would not return, her response was, again sarcastically, "Well, I guess you just won't come back then." As we were leaving, she made a point to say, "Have a good rest of your night," with a smirk. Both of the guests dining with me work in the food service industry, one as a regional manager for a large chain and the other as a location manager, and both were shocked by how unprofessional the manager was. Instead of calmly explaining that certain requests could not be accommodated, she chose sarcasm, defensiveness, and disrespect. This was not just poor service. It was an example of management driving customers away. My friends and I will not be returning, and judging by how empty the restaurant was during dinner rush, I doubt we are the only ones. read more

I've been coming here on and off for 20 years, mostly because friends suggest it and it has veggie options. But never do I crave it. The food isn't as flavorful as I would like. The last time I went, my enchiladas had two slices of unripe tomatoes on top. Also there was a random blob of mashed potatoes in it. The enchilada sauce was more of a thick smear. It was just weird. And wayyyyy too much cheese. My husbands chicken pasta was too salty. And my mom quinoa bowl was soupy. The salads here are pretty decent though. Just feel like there are better places to go. read more

I have been going here since i was young and only have good things to say! I love their food and staff. Never have I been disappointed by the food, it comes quick and tastes good. There is lots of seating and the decorations are gorgeous! I 100% recommend if you are in the area!!! read more

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Always fresh and an amazing experience when taking out. Parking is tricky sometimes but that's downtown Fullerton for you.

This is second time order from here this month. I asked for toast and all bread was burned couldn't eat. Also charged for extra onion without noticed. read more

Service was amazing... The food is worth every penny... The manager here Dane was so generous and so kind... I use to be a server and talking to him I would work under him... Thank you for a great experience... read more

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Food is awesome and worth what you pay. service team hustles and is super friendly. very knowledgeable about the menu. make this a stop for sure. read more

Absolutely LOVE Rutabegorz. Service is great, owner is amazing and the food is outstanding. Highly recommend.

We've been coming here for over 50 years and still enjoy this place. Always good quality and well prepared. Salads and sandwiches, soups and specials, lots of wonderful items available. I recommend giving it a try. read more

I loved the chicken tortilla soup and the tequila sunrise. The inside and outside of the restaurant are nice. The service was excellent.

Visited some friends in their town and they suggested this place to accommodate all the needs (vegetarian, vegan, meat eaters). Colorful restaurant decor, good service and a very huge menu! Many of us had trouble deciding what to try, as a few things sounded good. Everything we ordered was enjoyed and we got their huge cookies to take back to our friend's house. The huge pumpkin cookie with frosting was crazy delicious! read more

Just happened upon this place after living in Fullerton for a few years and I'm so happy that I did! The food is delicious, tastes fresh, and is served in big portions. The chicken curry wrap was good with the extra sauce. The apple pie was also a fantastic dessert. We didn't try the $3 beer, but will next time. It's self-serve seating and took a little bit of time to get our food, but overall was a great experience. Ample parking and they also have a patio seating area. read more

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I guess I gotta stop choosing cozy little seats at restaurants...I guess I get so cozy I blend into the wall...this is a "seat yourself" restaurant, so I seated myself and waited and waited. A few people looked at me but no one came by my table. A couple came in after me and someone did ask them for their drink order...I still waited but maybe I'm in a different person's zone for assistance. However, it is lunch time, they are busy and this gave me time to decide what I wanted. I ordered the half chicken salad sandwich and chicken veggie soup. I also had the lemon ginger tea (loved it). All that aside, I ENJOYED THE MEAL! It was really good and the portions were just right. It is a very cozy atmosphere, like I could have just wrapped up in a blanket and took a nap. I plan to visit again. read more

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