Rustic Café

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Rustic Café

6.75

Snug, roadside haunt since 1947 with burgers & other grub, plus local craft beers & outdoor seating.

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516 Boston Post Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333, United States

Monday - Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 5–11 PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday - Saturday: 5 PM–2 AM

Sunday: Closed

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Wendy Ferraro

8

We were trying to find something to eat on our way home so we found this little place. What a gem!! Nothing fancy but very charming. We had Fried Pickles, Fried Lobster Roll and Wings. Everything was delicious. Wish we didn't live so far away. Will definitely make the trip back here. Staff was so welcoming. My only complaint was, eating outside there wasn't enough shade. But, I would gladly sit in the sun again for another one of those Lobster Rolls!


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juliussk

10

Small on the outside, big on great food and atmosphere. Bartenders are the owners, food amazing, great fish and chips and burgers. More cocktail combos than you could ever drink + local beers. Will definitely come back and highly recommend 5* all the way.


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Joseph Collins

2

Walked in and the owner was room was silent and the owner immediately asked what do we want, asked for a menu and was told no food was sold since January 1st but the place has no indicator of that on website. No atmosphere and no food and no service, immediately turned out. You would think a cafe that brands itself as a gastropub and appears in food searches would serve uh you know food. 0 stars and wouldn’t recommend unless you want a dive bar.


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Justin Ladenthin

10

Was told this was a local place. And that it was, the staff was great and so was the food. We were eating when the sun went down and they lit up the fire pit. I will be back asap.


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Crystal Dayspring

6

The rustic always has incredible food, and the servers are super friendly and kind. The atmosphere is super laid-back. . The food is a little overpriced, but I don’t mind spending it since it’s really delicious.


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Jeffrey Beacham

10

Great little hide away with fabulous burgers and drinks. You have to try a pickle back while you're there. If you've never had one I can't promise you'll fall in Love a first try but they are a very fun treat for sure!


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Jennifer Michelle

10

Belinda is the best bartender around!! Love her! And I love the greenhouse and the vibe of the cozy bar!!


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Liz Farley

6

First let me say the food is outstanding. I have never been disappointed. It is basic and done very well. Also, I have always had great service in the past until yesterday. The server was forgetful and rude. My friend ordered a michelob ultra and was served a miller lite. We didn’t say anything and drank what she got. Then my other friend ordered the special hamburger and got a different burger. The waiter said he heard my friend say the other burger but we all heard my friend say the special. Instead of apologizing and making it right, the server argued and accused my friend of lying. It was a very tense situation because the server was combative. My friend ate what he got, we paid and left. Very disappointing for a good local place that has always been friendly.

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516 Boston Post Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333, United States

Monday - Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 5–11 PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday - Saturday: 5 PM–2 AM

Sunday: Closed

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