Ruffage Cafe - Pendleton

Always a great experience here. Tried the duck and waffles. AMAZING! read more Always a great experience here. Tried the duck and waffles. AMAZING!

I have a friend who works there, Henry, who always talks about how good their food is. I went after a ceremony with some friends today, awesome food and great read more I have a friend who works there, Henry, who always talks about how good their food is. I went after a ceremony with some friends today, awesome food and great

Our first impression was 5 star from the building to the atmosphere, but our 2nd visit was not so good, one of our waitresses,,,, we was questioning our receipt... read more Our first impression was 5 star from the building to the atmosphere, but our 2nd visit was not so good, one of our waitresses,,,, we was questioning our receipt13 .00 tip was taken off our card without our consent, our order was incomplete they fixed and had wanted to commend them but she came and said to us what do you want NOW !! ?? ruined our entire morning experience will not return for a while for breakfast, even though it was really good ! It only takes one to ruined a perfect moment in time

Always a treat! read more Always a treat!

My wife and I visited for lunch.FIRST IMPRESSIONS: They have done a wonderful job setting a vibe with the decor. It would have been easy to make this place look... read more My wife and I visited for lunch.FIRST IMPRESSIONS: They have done a wonderful job setting a vibe with the decor. It would have been easy to make this place look cheap and uninspiring, however, the owners have done just enough to make it look effortlessly hip and classy. Great job!THE FOOD: My wife had the RUBYcon (corned beef brisket on rye). She was leery ordering it, being our first visit here and all; corned beef can be done wrong. She was very impressed at the taste. Corned beef is made or missed by what you accent it with. Ruffage's choice of S&S pineapple, cabbage, swiss, aioli, honey basil dijon on rye, was a perfect combination!I had the Tony Burger Bowl mainly because of the photo on their website; it looked like a fun, complex mess! I have to admit that for my burgers, I tend to be very traditional (meat, cheese, dressing, tomato), but I figured that I would either love this place or this would be our last visit here. I.e. let's jump in with both feet!Well! This was the most complex and wonderful burger I have ever had the pleasure of eating! It was perfectly cooked. The flavors of the chili were bold, the beef was perfectly seasoned, the bun was absolutely perfect as well.THE STAFF: Just as we have come to expect since moving here from California, the staff were so sweet, accommodating and efficient. The restaurant was definitely set up by a gourmet chef because our meals were nothing less than what I would expect at a true gourmet cafe.SUMMARY: We are so fortunate that we found the beautiful quaint town of Pendleton to make our forever home in. There are many little gems that we have discovered here. Ruffage Cafe is the newest member of that list.If you are local, it would be a shame to say that you've never been, and if you are passing the general area it is worth making a trip out of the way to visit. As for my wife and I: We will be visiting many many times over by ourselves and with friends. I am looking forward to trying the Carolina Cuban next!