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When I think 'rustic', I think kuntry cookin', painted wooden signs with pithy sayings, and a hearty slathering of Paula Deen's cure-all: butter.
It didn't live up to its promise of rusticity for me, but Rustic Cafe has a lot of other things going for it, like great prices, lots of menu options, friendly service, and a bright, cheery, dining room with nary a sign spouting down-home wisdom in sight.
My first visit was on a Saturday morning and I administered the ultimate breakfast challenge: sausage and OM eggs with toast and hash browns. Sounds simple, right? You'd be surprised. Rustic Cafe, however, had no problem delivering the goods: hot, timely, and perfectly cooked. The hubs ordered biscuits and gravy, and though he thought the gravy was a little under spiced, he said he would absolutely go back.
On another visit for lunch I split the gyro (which I don't think can be classified as 'rustic' unless you pronounce it JY-RO) and french fries. It was just the right size for sharing and gob-smacking good. They even added pickles and extra toms at no extra charge. BO-NUS!
This is definitely a no-frills neighborhood place, but it's one I hope will be around for a long time. Maybe even long enough to get 'rustic'.
P.S. I think it's really more of a 'Nod to Nostalgia Cafe'. With brightly colored tiling on the wall and a couple of classic car prints, it seemed kind of 50s diner-esque, without the kitsch.
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