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    Rustic Knead

    4.5 (282 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Higlander Sandwich
    Analyn T.

    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.

    Iced latte  Chai latte
    Sagarika G.

    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

    Cobb Sandwich
    Laurence P.

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

    Club Med
    Stephanie P.

    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!

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    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!

    L to R- chocolate chip muffin. Almond scone. Almond croissant
    Rose P.

    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....

    Pre-holiday breakfast!
    Jes G.

    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.

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    6 years ago

    Caprese SandwichMy son and I frequent this place for breakfast. It's clean professional fresh. It's his favorite place to go

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    4 years ago

    Good homemade food and always on time. We use this business to feed employees and never any complaints.,

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    4 years ago

    Fabulous unique pastries and sandwiches. Everything tastes like it was made at home. Very high quality!

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    4 years ago

    Great atmosphere! Sandwiches and pastries are fantastic! Plenty of tea and coffee options to choose from!

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    6 years ago

    Sandwiches are good and interesting! Unique! Bread is kind of hard but it's homemade. Love the decor inside!

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    Yummy soups and unique sandwiches. Easy order and pickup and nicely decorated dining areas

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    4 years ago

    WORTH THE 30 MIN DRIVE, best sandwich i've ever had. please open more locations "in indianapolis please"

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    4 years ago

    This place is awesome and unique. Great sandwiches and bakery items. One of the best lunch spots in lemont

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    I wish they wouldn't cut the sides from my sandwich and they would open it earlier in the day. The bread is delicious !

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    6 years ago

    Best bread in the area! Pastry & sandwiches are top notch! Coffee is just okay, but cappuccino fine.

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    5 years ago

    Breakfast or lunch it's always a great trip! My absolute favorite is the Alaskan Smoked Salmon! Always delicious!

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    I liked Rustic Knead a lot. The food was great and the service as well. We've been here twice. Only downside, they do close a bit early.

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    The food was very good, the staff was very friendly, and had a really neat atmosphere. We would highly recommend and definitely come back.

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