I have been here many times. I almost didn't review this because of, well, I want to keep it to the people that already know. But selfishness aside, here goes. If you like the freshest possible bread that is like they have in Europe, then this is for you. If you love delicious food made to your liking and right in front of you, this is for you. If you want to eat in and love a cozy coffee shop vibe, this is for you. Speaking of coffee, it's great. They do a great lunch as well, wash, rinse, and repeat what I said above. Anyway, this is a wonderful gem in Lemont and I believe they have one elsewhere too. Props to Rustic for being the best at what they do! read more

This was my first time dining in my third time going to this restaurant. They have seating inside and outside, there's plenty of room. Their menu has soup, salads, sandwiches, tea, and baked goods. You can see through the window at the back when they're making the bread. You can purchase jams, honey, and loaves of bread to take home. Prices were very reasonable & the food tasted great! I've had the Caprese sandwich before, this time I had a spinach & feta salad. read more

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A good breakfast place if you only opt for a sandwich. Very simple and freshly made in front of you while you are in line. I like that they have a system for this, very quick. Grab a sandwich and coffee! They also have a good selections of breads and pastries. We went here for sourdough and end up eating quick breakfast. Win-win! It is in a strip mall so parking is not an issue. Lots of spaces. read more

Rustic Knead - Higlander Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

Rustic Knead is an absolute gem in Lemont! The bacon, egg & cheese sandwich was next-level amazing--crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and perfectly toasted bread that had me wishing I ordered two. The spicy egg torta was just as impressive--flavorful, bold, and the kind of sandwich you think about hours later (no shame if I already am ). Their coffee and tea selection deserves its own shoutout--so many options, and everything I tried was smooth and comforting, exactly what you want with a killer breakfast sandwich. The vibe is cozy and welcoming, perfect for a casual morning hangout or grabbing something hearty before tackling the day. Will definitely be back. Rustic Knead has officially become one of my go-to breakfast spots in the area read more

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Was looking for a new sandwich place to try. Bread is good. Sandwiches were ok. A nice option to the traditional places read more

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Turkey and cranberry sandwich, latte and chocy croissant for later? Excellent food, service and great vibes for meeting a friend for a weekend brunch. read more

Vegan? Vegan : club med sandwhich with no chicken or cheese. Also they list vegan soups: Potato cabbage white bean, and a kale/mushroom one and a bean one. Great Lake chips vegan too. (Different flavors, Jalapeno /ranch isn't vegan) I go here more than the average person SHOULD lol. This location has less seating than the lemont does but there is a beautiful park nearby. Service is TOP tier. I would give 6 stars if I could. Maybe even 7. I love rustic! bring everyone here! Family, friends, grandparents, heck little sisters or brother. Even co-workers or business. read more

Stopped in to pick up a baguette and a loaf of bread. Was not expecting a full menu of breakfast foods and drinks. The bread I took home was reasonably priced and of good quality. Looking forward to returning for breakfast. read more

Great place for lunch but extremely busy so go early or call in your order ! Food is very good and quite delicious! Ambiance is quaint and busy at lunchtime and quickly empties out and the service is great! read more

I came to Rustic Knead with two friends after hearing great things about it. I thought it was going to be like Panera, and while you could say the concepts are a bit similar (soups, salads, and sandwiches), the execution is were the two totally differ. Rustic Knead is a very spacious place, with lots of different seating available. You go up to the counter and place your order as they make the sandwich in front of you. Absolutely love that because you get to see all the fresh ingredients being used. I ordered the Club Med; chicken, European feta cheese, red pepper hummus, cucumber, vine tomato, avocado, red onion, baby arugula. To be honest, I am not sure what bread my sandwich was made on but it was good. It had a very crusty exterior and fluffy interior. The sandwich was very big; I definitely had to save half for later. The components of the sandwich were all very flavorful, and the difference in textures among them added a nice contrast between each bite. Rustic Knead is a very solid place to get lunch. I would highly recommend it! read more

Rustic Knead - Club Med - Bakeries Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

Chicago Burbs Coffee Tour stop 49 out of 75 of my list 105 @rusticknead not too far from @lemontdowntown . Coffee Rating Order: Hot Black Drip @metropoliscoffeeco . - Decent Coffee, Great Food! read more

Rustic Knead - Bakeries Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

Rustic food and service is fantastic! Outstanding quality at fair prices. On most Saturdays, you can find Susana at that the counter there to make it even more enjoyable with her smile and positive personality. read more

I finally got the chance to try this place and I've been back 2xs in 2 weeks. I literally want to try all their sandwiches!! There's so many options to pick from and I love that they use fresh, clean products, and slice the meat right in front of you. Ive had both the caprese sandwich and the Cobb and my only complaint would be that I wished they offered to toast the caprese. I think melted mozzarella would've put the sandwich over the edge for me- and it was already good cold. I have yet to try their soups or salads, maybe on my next visit. I haven't gotten there early enough to see all their baked goods. I usually make it after 12 and by then, it's slim pickings for pastries. I'm not sure if I missed the baked bread- like sour dough and their baguette on my first visit, but I noticed it today. They all look very good and I'll have to pick up a loaf next time. Today I just went with slices rustic white bread which my family enjoyed. Cant wait to try more sandwiches. Glad I found this place.... read more

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Do yourself a favor and order a sandwich from here. From the freshly baked crusty bread to the delicious innards it's a treat all the way around. So good! read more

Quality sandwiches at very affordable prices. Wish they were open later though. Can't get there during the work week.

So good everyone should go best pizza in Chicago so so good the cheese melts in your mouth the service was fast food was delicious even the breakfast definitely come and check it out read more

Great food options for lunch and high quality - I'd love to try a few other sandwiches and I had enough for 2 meals

The Cobb sandwich is excellent and at a somewhat reasonable price. The con is they have seemed to cut back a tad on the meat. Also the owner needs to present himself friendlier so it's not a turn off. Nice eating area. read more

We visit from California and come here at least once every time we're in town! Clean, fast service, nice employees and amazing sandwiches!!

Breakfast sandwiches were amazing! Cinnamon apple muffin was the best I've ever tasted!! We were passing through town and found them through a Yelp search. read more

My mother raves all the time about Rustic Knead. She loves picking up croissants from here, going to breakfast here, you name it. If she and her friends want to meet for some tea and a snack, you better believe they're heading here. When I came in to town, she insisted we head over there for breakfast as a little treat for ourselves. Sure, why not. It was nice. It's a cute little location, right on down to the Edison bulbs. Almost feels like living in the Bay Area again, just with the atrocious Midwest winter outside. They seemed to be taking some pandemic precautions, although it's harder to tell with a restaurant style setting when everyone is just laughing and eating mask-less anyway. I thought the menu was rather limited. None of the breakfast sandwiches really appealed to me, so it seemed pointless. I did get a chocolate croissant, but it wasn't just the greatest ever that my mother had sold on me. Was it solid? Sure. Does she (and my father for that matter) recommend this place and adore it? Obviously. Because of their five stars and my three, I compromised with four. Worth the stop, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there. read more

Rustic Knead - Pre-holiday breakfast! - Bakeries Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

Got breakfast. I had the spicy chorizo egg sandwich on gluten free bread. Bread was excellent. Very soft. About a 5 minute wait in line so no biggie there. Plenty of seating. Very open. Bought a loaf of bread while there and looking forward to it. Excellent experience. read more

Rustic Knead - Spicy Chorizo Egg Sandwich on Gluten Free Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

Stopped in while in the area. The fresh mozzarella looked good so I tried the caprese sandwich. I enjoyed it without avocado. It was served with a pickle on the side. It was light, but not very filling. I was also expecting more baked goods. It was ok. read more

Absolutely incredible!! Discovered this place a few weeks ago while in the area for breakfast, and had to order it today to the office for lunch. The bread is the real star of the show! Their sandwiches are somewhat simple but with a good flare, all the ingredients taste very fresh and high quality. Which for me is a must! Their cabbage soup is a straight up hug for your tummy! I know I seem over the top, but it's so hard to find a reasonably priced restaurant with high quality ingredients these days that make me feel good after eating it. 10/10 will be back !!! read more

Great quality all around. Highlander's breakfast sandwich, smoked salmon, Parma, turkey and chicken and Gouda sandwiches fantastic! Fast service and great coffee. Affordable prices which makes this place 6 stars out of 5 stars!! read more

Rustic Knead - Chicken and Gouda sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

You walk in and the smell takes over! You know there's fresh bread baked here. Put me in a good mood right away and made me forget I was hungry. The service was patient with us when we couldn't decide what to get. Got one sandwich to share and one for the road! The soups were yummy. read more

Rustic Knead - The Cobb sandwich on whole grain. - Bakeries Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

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This was my first time eating at this restaurant. I had the harvest salad with dressing for lunch. It was very good and delicious. I had a lot of dressing. I got to eat inside the restaurant and it was rustic and nice. They make their own bread too. read more

The food is good but the all employees had attitude. This was my very first time here and I wanted to look at the menu. The entire time I was looking at the menu the people behind the counter kept trying to rush me. Nobody was behind me but they kept suggesting things to rush me and I kept telling them to give me a minute, I've never been here before and I want to look at the menu. I used to live in the city of Chicago and I've never felt this rushed. I got two sandwiches and a nothing but shi*ty attitudes from most everyone working there. If you don't want people looking at the menu by the counter then put it somewhere else so people like me can look at it for a few minutes since it seems to bother the workers so much... read more

Good ambiance. Food good 5 star. Coffee was bad, burnt milk and burnt espresso. Lost point in my book.

Rustic Knead is a wonderful bakery! Fresh baked bread and other goodies to go along with delicious soups and sandwiches. I was shocked about how good this place was compared to the price in a Chicago suburb. The service was extremely helpful and friendly. If I lived in the area, I'd be here every Saturday morning. Worth a stop if you're looking for a friendly quick stop. read more

Rustic Knead - Club Med - Bakeries Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

I ordered on their website for pick up. It was a very easy process. The restaurant is a decent size and has cozy decor. I'd definitely eat here! I had a Turkey sandwich with gruyere, cranberry sauce, pears, and lettuce. It was so tasty and also big! I think it was a good size for the price. My Husband had the cobb sandwich and enjoyed it. read more

Found myself unexpectedly in town and knew I had to stop again for the ham and cheese croissants of my dreams... and boy am I happy I did!!! These guys know their way around a buttery, fluffy, cheesy, salty, amazing piece of dough. I crave them when I am back home. Drop what you are doing and make a stop here. You won't regret it. My only complaint is that I wish they would open sooner, but I understand making such perfection takes care and time. read more

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This place is pretty amazing. The bread is fresh, the sandwiches are tasty. The ambiance feels very French farm house.

Been here a few times - very awesome sandwiches. They offer gluten free options which my wife loves, so great for our whole family. This place was quite busy both times but they serve quickly. Service is very good. Overall highly recommended, we'd be here all the time if we lived close by! read more

An affordable breakfast place ?? And it has delicious food? And a warm inviting atmosphere? Rustic Knead checks all the boxes. I stumbled into this place as I was needing another cup of coffee before my morning open house . Watch the workers in the bakery prepare their artisan creations through the glass as you decide what to order. Hot fresh to order breakfast sandwiches FOR UNDER $6. I went with the Highlander's egg sandwich. This was one egg with greyere cheese and Black Forest ham with a grilled onion and mushroom tapenade on what I would call a ciabatta roll. Absolutely delicious. I accompanied it with a small oat milk latte. All for just a little over $10 with tax. A better quality breakfast for less money than a national chain fast food restaurant. They have gluten free bread options for sandwiches as well. This would be worth the hour drive to come here for breakfast, lunch meeting, or catch up with an old friend. Make the trek to Rustic Knead. You won't be disappointed read more

Rustic Knead - Oat milk latte - Bakeries Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

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Stopped in here for the first time this week. Had a girls day with my mom, we were hungry while we were shopping. So we stopped here. I live downtown so I am used to nicer sandwich places being more expensive so the price point was amazing! The food was yummy, she had the Chewheato and I had cream of mushroom soup. The service is fine, it's a walk up counter. I did want to take some bread home with me and when I did get home I did get the wrong loaf in the package. The whole grain was amazing, can't wait to get that next. Lastly the fresh brownies chefs kiss! Don't miss out on those! read more

I'm a big fan of Rustic Knead, as a pescatarian its hard to find good hearty veggie sandwiches for lunch especially in the suburbs but not here. My sister lives in Lemont and every time I go visit I try to make it in for the caprese sandwich on their delicious bread which is made in-store. Staff are always friendly & quick & they have great tea, bakery, chip options too. Awesome for any GF folks as they have GF sandwiches & even some GF cookies from a local bakery a few stores down. It's a bit on the $$ side but you are paying for the great quality & freshness. They are also very consistent, we have never had a bad sandwich nor experience which I definitely appreciated especially dining with GF people! read more

What a wonderful place for a great sandwich and soup. Pleasent atmosphere with fresh ingredients and friendly smiles. Plenty of room to sit and enjoy good food and friendship. read more

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This is my go to place for sandwiches. I don't go anywhere else they have the finest quality ingredients I have ever seen anywhere. Their bread is baked fresh in store. All of the ingredients are either organic or the freshest possible. The staff are very nice professional and they do their job very well. Prices are great considering the high quality if you receive with your food Although the baked goods do sell out, I have called and they put some on hold for me. These are not store-bought baked goods they are made in house fresh every day. Everything I've had is delicious. They have coffee and tea and other things as well. I mainly come for the sandwiches in the baked goods, and I have never been disappointed. read more

Delicious deli sandwiches tucked inside a nondescript strip mall. Ambience is not much but no matter because the food and service are fantastic. read more