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    The Rustic Cafe

    4.0 (20 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Burgers, Sandwiches
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Loud
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Relaxed ambiance and very cool on a warm day!!
    Brittany C.

    When you walk in it looks just like a bar, but you will be pleasantly surprised. The kitchen is right in front of you and it makes me comfortable knowing that I can see how my food is being made. Love three open kitchen!! Now the server/bartender/busboy/everything (she was working alone) she was great!!! Fast service and friendly, the reason you come to small mom and pop places like this. I would strongly recommend this place!!!

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    Emily C.

    They always have a great selection of draft beer, we really enjoyed the IPA that the bar tender recommended for us. This place is a gem, and if you travel through this area you should def check it out You can watch your food being made on the grill behind the bar. Mostly a lot of fried food, like carnival food. Loaded tater wedges, and curly fries. The coleslaw tastes just like KFC there aren't really any vegetarian options on the menu, but they didn't mind accommodating us we got the pizza hoagie with a variety of fried veggies in leu of hamburger. It melted right through the bun and had to be eaten with a fork, but it was so fantastic. So much fun here!

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    Susan C.

    Love the food here! Especially the tenderloin, it is so good and huge! It's a good place to go watch the game, eat some excellent greasy food for a very fair price.

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    Quick stop on our way to Indiana, so glad we did! Great service and yummy food. My husband and I both had the Breakfast balls, whoever invented this is a genius. Please don't come here if you are a snob, won't work for you. This is basically a bar, clearly frequented by the locals and we liked that. Friendly, quick service, wish it was closer to our home. Then again I would eat there all of the time and weigh 500 pounds.

    Tenderloin, Fries, and Cold Beer! Can't wait to come back. Not to mention very affordable!

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    8 months ago

    I got the Jumbo Breaded Tenderloin and Chicken Gizzards. Delish!!! And great service too

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    3 years ago

    Amazing place for fun, great food and wonder environment. Service is always tremendous.

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    5 years ago

    Fast friendly service. Just had their Huge grilled tenderloin sandwich with fried mushrooms. Give them a try.

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    4 years ago

    Awesome food. From chicken wings, burgers, large tenderloins and fried bologna. All paired with your favorite beverages.

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    9 years ago

    First time visit at t Rustic. We enjoyed it! Friendly people and simple tasty bar menu. I had the Ruben

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    8 years ago

    This is our second time having lunch here. James does a great job! Delicious! We'll be back!

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    6 years ago

    The tuna and noodles was amazing! Thank you!! No one we'll eat this at my house. Really appreciate at this crazy time!!

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    13 years ago

    Nice, cozy place. I hear they're getting a new owner who's been in the bar business for 9 years.

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    The fries came out fast, and could have used another minute in the fryer for my preference.

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