Rustic Cafe - East Lyme

Love this place! My go to for a casual eat. Their specials are always exciting and delicious. Love the lemon cake. On the weekends they do karaoke later in the... read more Love this place! My go to for a casual eat. Their specials are always exciting and delicious. Love the lemon cake. On the weekends they do karaoke later in the night so if you don't want to endure that, eat earlier. This used to be the only placearound here that you could put in an order of wings at 1AM but Covid ruined that. One day we will get 1AM wings back

Friendly staff and atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Amazing burgers. Especially the peanut butter, bacon burger. Deep fried Twinkie top off the meal. We will be m... read more Friendly staff and atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Amazing burgers. Especially the peanut butter, bacon burger. Deep fried Twinkie top off the meal. We will be making that 20 min drive again.

A vibrant and somewhat bustling eatery, Rustic Cafe offers a friendly atmosphere and an extensive selection of burgers and toppings, along with various similar... read more A vibrant and somewhat bustling eatery, Rustic Cafe offers a friendly atmosphere and an extensive selection of burgers and toppings, along with various similar dishes. The space is cozy, almost cramped, and they've added a new greenhouse area that is more spacious, though it feels a bit lacking in warmth.

My cousin and I have visited Rustic Cafe a few times, and I absolutely love their burgers. We returned for my birthday and brought along her service dog. As alw... read more My cousin and I have visited Rustic Cafe a few times, and I absolutely love their burgers. We returned for my birthday and brought along her service dog. As always, the experience was fantastic. The customers are always cheerful, and the service is exceptional. My cousin's wife tried a burger topped with peanut butter, jalapeños, and jelly after the server recommended it. She claimed it was the best burger she’s ever had and can’t wait to come back. They’re food enthusiasts from Portland, CT, so that speaks volumes!

Rustic Cafe is an incredible spot! The bartender, waitstaff, and owner were all exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Despite appearing to be the only one manag... read more Rustic Cafe is an incredible spot! The bartender, waitstaff, and owner were all exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Despite appearing to be the only one managing the front, she effortlessly handled everything and everyone. The food and drinks from the menu were fantastic!