So easy to drive past and have no idea of the delights inside!!! Come as you are casual spot, but the food is anything but what the outside might suggest! The meatloaf melt is not only super creative, it's freaking delicious! The meatloaf could cover the bread a little more, even for the same portion of meatloaf, but every bite of the sandwich was great! If there wasn't meatloaf in the bite, there was bacon, cheese, caramelized onions, and pickles. It's a great sandwich. The homemade dill pickle slice on the try is fantastic! Tastes house made, and leaves you wanting more. It's a tease! I went with a side of Toms potato's, which were better than fries I thought, but seemed to lack flavor direction. Not sure what they are trying to taste like. On the other hand, the honey basil slaw was a killer!! Like green goddess coleslaw. Creative and flavorful! read more

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Amazing food! Everything tasted incredibly fresh and full of flavor. You can really tell they use high-quality ingredients. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to, my new go to! read more

So great!! Wonderful service and quick turnaround on the food. Everything was delicious & my favorite was the Benny of the day. The shrimp and grits had great flavor and the French toast was delicious. You walk in and order before sitting down, and there's a parking lot right beside it. read more

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You CANNOT go wrong with Ruffage. The food, service, atmosphere...all of it is fantastic. I had the lunch special today. The lobster roll. Amazing! If you are a local or from out of town, do yourself a favor and give it a try. They also have a "Benny of the Week" which means it's a new take on the traditional eggs Benedict. Always so creative. The ingredients are so fresh. read more

Ruffage - Lobster Roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pendleton, South Carolina

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We witnessed the man preparing the food doing it with bare hands and no gloves. Everyone else had gloves on except the person touching everyone's food. Won't eat here again. DHEC needs to be called. read more

Driving through the area and wanted a place to grab lunch. So glad I found this place! It doesn't look like much from the outside. You order at the counter and there's a giant chalkboard of their daily offerings. Then they give you a number and you choose your own table and display the number so they can bring it to you. There was a slight wait for the food but that's obviously because everything is made from scratch to order. So worth the wait! Everything was delicious and flavourful. Some unique combination that work great together. And the staff was so friendly and helpful. Also, the bathrooms were very clean, always a good sign. read more

Finally tried out this restaurant. Located right off busy HWY 76 between Pendleton and Anderson. Seats about 50 People. Homey atmosphere. Very friendly staff-you feel welcome when you walk in the door. The menu is on a chalkboard on the wall. Once you order and pay you seat yourself. When the order is ready it is brought to your table. There is an area where you can get plastic silverware, napkins, coffee, creamer, hot sauce, etc. There are even take home containers if needed. The hubby ordered the Frittata with bread + jam. It is made with fresh ingredients and it was evident. I had a sample-it was delicious. I had the smoked salmon everything bagel with hot tea. It was good. I look forward to trying this restaurant again. There are several items on the breakfast and lunch menus that I need to test out. ;-) As of this week they have a dinner menu...a tasting menu that is suppose to be shared. Already have a reservation for that. read more

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Was driving by and needed food, took a chance here at was so glad I did. No complaints. Food was great, restaurant was clean and Service was good. For a Monday at 1:30 the place was busy. Nearly every table was taken. read more

Food was fantastic! I had shrimp and grits. They have gluten free bread! Shrimp tasted so fresh. M.y sister had the rueben. Outstanding! read more

Ruffage - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pendleton, South Carolina

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I visited ruffage today for the first time! The menu was intimidating so I decided to adventure out & try something new. The staff was so understand when they realized it wasn't my favorite, they were so quick to make me something new to make sure I left happy. I ended up with the Cuban and it was AMAZING, the collards were the perfect southern touch. My sister got breakfast and I had to stop her from inhaling it to snap a picture! I also snagged a lemon cake pop that was so much better than all the others I've tried. 10/10 experience read more

Ruffage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pendleton, South Carolina

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Great food and staff!!!! Both sandwiches and breakfast are equally good. We are repeat customers. Do not hesitate to stop by.

My wife and I visited for lunch. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: They have done a wonderful job setting a vibe with the "smart" 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! 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: 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 quaint town of Pendleton to make our forever home. 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 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! read more

INCREDIBLE food! The place is always packed and rightfully so! The waitstaff was quick to navigate customers to seating and communicated wait times. She found us a spot out of the way (perfect for my 5 month old) I ordered the Benny of the week and it was probably the best breakfast I've ever had in my life and beautifully plated. The owners are also the cooks and culinary genius behind it all and you can see how hard they work, their attention to detail and how much they value their staff and community. It is a beautiful establishment and I cannot wait to go back! read more

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Great food with great service. They have an awesome selection ,everything we have ever eaten there has been great.

Great little cafe serving up tasty, fresh food. My husband and I have been there three times in three weeks. So far, we have enjoyed the show-me-the-money and the-knockout the most out of our orders. We've also tried the chimi cheesesteak, the rubycon, and the salmon bagel. They also offer two soups a day and home baked sweets. Service here is very pleasant and efficient. Although they can sometimes have a line out the door, the young ladies cleaning the tables and refilling glasses keep everything moving swiftly, and tables are ready for the next customers. Would definitely recommend. read more

Food is very good. Staff is friendly. They use fresh ingredients and everything was cooked perfectly.

A good place to stop in in Pendleton if you're looking for a late breakfast or lunch and are willing to spend a little. A bit like a diner if a hipster made the menu, but that worked for me. I had the Toadstool burger with the Honey Basil slaw. Normally I'm not a Cole slaw guy, but this was great! The flavor was consistent and the sauce wasn't too heavy. My only complaint is that the slaw was a little hard to eat as it's coarsely shredded. The burger was pretty good, though maybe not worth what I paid for it. As a whole, it's delicious and works well, if maybe a little big top-to-bottom. However, after it eventually slid apart, I found that the patty itself is strictly mediocre. It didn't have much flavor on its own, and it tasted a little watery. With all that's going on in the burger as a whole, I hadn't noticed. The waitstaff were polite and checked in for refills just the right amount. read more

Nice little restaurant... it seems to fit with the typical "home cooking" cafe type place. The chef elevates most dishes just a bit. I tried the Bruschetta Burger. Where else have you seen a Bruschetta Burger? It was a huge, juicy, well made burger on a nice soft bun with lots of bruschetta. My wife had a really nice salad with chicken on top. They have variety to please all sorts of tastes. This is a breakfast and lunch place. I understand that they have a dinner on occasion and have a waiting list for that, so there is something interesting to try. It's casual, clean, well organized, and pleasant. It's not fine dining, but it's doing exactly what it is designed for. I will be back. read more

Love everything about Ruffage. Back this morning for breakfast, highly recommend smothering scrambled eggs and potatoes in their gravy- yummmmm And the sliced tomatoes, watermelon, delicious. This is a local business with amazing staff! read more

Best patty melt i have ever had Order at the counter and seat yourself Very fresh food And house made The homemade bread is especially wonderful Sides are made fresh daily Only open for lunch read more

Can't say enough about the service and amazing food! When we visit Clemson, we make it a point to dine at Ruffage! The culinary expertise rivals Charleston!!!! And oh that new AC unit is divine! Can't wait to return! read more

The food is so good. The French toast is fabulous. The fritta was almost too pretty to eat. There are so many good choices on the menu that you can't avoid coming back. read more

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The menu is upscale "preppy"! Great appeal to food preparation, outstanding flavor, just delicious! A great breakfast and a fair price! Classic breakfast at 10 bucks with Cheesy Biscuit and Grits! Great value! read more

Delicious! Interesting spins on breakfast favorites no pics bc we couldn't wait to dig in & didn't stop until we pretty much licked our plates. The whole team were welcoming and attentive. The service was quick but well executed. read more

Had a late breakfast at this quaint brunch spot out in Pendleton. The ambiance was very homey and the servers were fantastic! Food took a while because of how busy it was, but not a big issue! As for the food it was just as expected. Very unique choices so we got some amazing French toast and a classic breakfast. Food was very solid to say the least! Really recommend checking out this little spot if you are ever in the area and looking for a unique breakfast! Will be back no doubt. Cheese grits were fantastic. read more

Ruffage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pendleton, South Carolina

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I just moved to Anderson SC and not being able to cook without my stuff we decided to go to a local place. It is quaint; about 12 tables. The variety of food is excellent for breakfast and lunch. You order at the counter from the blackboard. They serve to your table when the order is up. Daily specials are on the board. They serve Portuguese and greek. They also had some curry items and Chinese. They serve a lot of food for the price. The waitresses are pleasant and helpful. They recommend dishes for your taste. We had traditional breakfast. Eggs sausage and hash browns with choice of toast or English muffin and fruit. Very plain building but don't pass this one by; support your local businesses. read more

The best restaurant in town!! Ate there quite few times and never disappointed!! Try RUFFAGE, and you will thank us!! 5 Star read more

We found this little gem just outside of Clemson. Great lunch spot, clean inside and tasty food.

Everything is so well seasoned with flavor. The sides match any main sandwiches. The crazy Greek was a well matched of flavors without it being an over kill. The tomato soup carried just enough richness and seasoning to compliment each other. Very happy , amazing experience. read more

Ruffage - The crazy Greek is a sandwich with pesto base,olives,feta and spring greens. It was amazing ! A tomato bisque soup. And basil slaw - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pendleton, South Carolina

What a hidden gem. Just go try it. The food and service is outstanding. The lunch was delicious and dinner is 5-star quality!

Ok this place has friendly servers and excellent food. The "show me the money" breakfast sandwich is apparently a newer item and is amazing. You get this delicious pickle, choice of potato's or grits as well. I highly recommend it. The ambiance is super casual and seating like a diner. Super good. read more

Ruffage - This is the "Show me the money $" breakfast sandwich which is, in my humble opinion, award winning. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pendleton, South Carolina

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The food is fantastic!! No matter what you order you will be surprised at how good it tastes and the generous portions. The waitress we had was so sweet and couldn't be more helpful. Five stars to this wonderful restaurant. read more

Good food.! Not vegetarian! I did not stop here since this place opened because of the name, obviously I thought it was vegetarian. It's a little confusing when you first get there, counter service and you can order when there are no tables available so when you're food is done you might be waiting for a table. People were coming in after us and claiming open tables before they ordered, so they had a table and no food and we had food and no table. This is the restaurants fault not the patrons. It is a big deal and I won't be back during busy hours. Food's great though! read more

Ruffage - Biscuits and gravy with chorizo sausage. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pendleton, South Carolina

New discovery for me. Wonderful, fresh and unique food. I had the Crazy Greek sandwich with the best pasta side salad ever. Service was perfect and the atmosphere was pleasant. Looking forward to trying breakfast. read more

By This is a MUST whenever you visit or come near to Anderson or Clemson, So. Carolina. They have a wonderful menu..and they're open to giving you a taste of of any of the sides. Their cole slaw is outstanding although I do wish the cabbage was sliced thinner..but it's so good that I order it every time! As soon as you walk in you know that you're going to experience something special. A big open room where everyone seems to know everyone. You can see what each table is having and it becomes a conversation starter. Beautifully presented, each dish is a mouth watering delight. The servers are very knowledgeable and accommodating. I've enjoyed everything on the menu and I always leave knowing that i will be back. This is my idea of a perfect restaurant! Rickie S. read more

First time here and the wait staff was very friendly. The menu had lots of choices and I chose the Ruben and Cole slaw.The sandwich was to die for and the slaw was fresh with an awesome dressing. Prices are reasonable as well read more

Ruffage - Rubsandwiches, Cole slaw. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pendleton, South Carolina

Best breakfast we have had in the Pendleton area (here on business with my husband; have been eating out every morning for the past 4 days). Actually would give it 4.5 stars if available - just a ding because it is not eco-friendly. Uses plastic utensils, etc. Although a traditional breakfast is available, with eggs, bacon/ham/sausage, grits/potatoes, and toast ($8), they also have interesting selections, like a daily frittata special, French toast bread pudding and many others. Friendly helpful service and clean bathrooms. Go here if you are visiting Pendleton! read more

Wow! Amazing food! So glad we found you. Can't wait to come back, and will most definitely have you cater our next party.

Went for breakfast last weekend. Frittata, classic breakfast, and egg avocado chimi toast. It was so good, decided to get lunch Togo same day to take to lake. Can't wait to go back to try more items. Delicious food and great customer service, so friendly! read more

The food is always so fresh and original. I love the specials and how everything is made to order. The staff is incredible and Jennifer will make you feel like a VIP the moment you walk in the door! Hands down- one of our favorite restaurants! read more