What a disappointing experience. I used to come here when the restaurant was busy, but now it is nearly empty, and after this visit, I understand why. The biggest issue was the poor communication and unprofessional attitude. I first tried to order the kids' burrito, but the waitress relayed that the manager said I was not allowed to order it. I have lost 128 pounds and simply cannot eat a full-size burrito, so it was frustrating that the restaurant would rather lose a sale than show a little understanding or flexibility. I then ordered my usual avocado sandwich and asked for no mayo, no sunflower seeds, and just a small smear of hummus instead. Again, the manager refused unless I paid $3.95 for a full side of hummus. On top of that, the avocados on my sandwich were brown and clearly not fresh. When the manager finally came to the table after we had finished and asked whether everything was alright, I told her honestly that it was not. Instead of listening professionally, she became defensive and sarcastically said, "I'm sorry you, as an adult, can't order the kids' burrito," and then asked if I still wanted the burrito to go. That made even less sense, since apparently I could order the smaller portion to take out, just not to eat in the restaurant. I also explained that I was given the wrong side dish, and when I said I could not eat it, another one was simply brought out without anyone asking whether I wanted a different option. There was no effort to correct the mistake in a thoughtful or customer-focused way. When I said the only solution was that I simply would not return, her response was, again sarcastically, "Well, I guess you just won't come back then." As we were leaving, she made a point to say, "Have a good rest of your night," with a smirk. Both of the guests dining with me work in the food service industry, one as a regional manager for a large chain and the other as a location manager, and both were shocked by how unprofessional the manager was. Instead of calmly explaining that certain requests could not be accommodated, she chose sarcasm, defensiveness, and disrespect. This was not just poor service. It was an example of management driving customers away. My friends and I will not be returning, and judging by how empty the restaurant was during dinner rush, I doubt we are the only ones. read more

3 stars because when we finally got our food it was good. Other than that we waited a long time to get our food and drinks and they kept trying to bring something that we didn't order, and never received a side we ordered. The servers were nice when they finally served us our food but the wait time was extremely long and you couldn't get anybody's attention. My granddaughter kept asking when is the food coming then never got her side of fruit, and they forgot about her juice. When I asked for decaf it was 15 min and then they came and said they're just brewing it. So yes the servers were nice, and the food was good, but service was terrible. I don't know, maybe they were short on servers. I still have a good tip bcz of the good food and they were nice when they finally got to us. read more

Adorable! I can only comment on service and desserts as we were there briefly. First of all, the decor is adorable, super cozy and family friendly. My father in law wanted chocolate, so I googled and found this place nearby. I brought him chocolate ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, and a chocolate fudge brownie. No, he did not have them all at the same time ;) he gobbled the ice cream and we put away the fudge for another time. The cookie was a bit hard and he was only able to eat a quarter of it. The service was fast and they were ever nice. We will be back. So great to have chocolate nearby! read more

Food is awesome and worth what you pay. service team hustles and is super friendly. very knowledgeable about the menu. make this a stop for sure. read more

Salads are really delicious. Wrap were mid. Big menu. They offer many things. Place offers lots of sitting.

Such a cute spot in DTF. The small, unassuming storefront gives way to a large, maze like interior. Per the sign upon walking in, we seated ourselves. It was a beautiful day and we opted to sit in their covered outdoor area. Service was on the slower side, but the vibe was very laid back and relaxing overall. Their menu is expansive, and the portions are large. Hummus and pita. Skip. Artichoke dip. So good. Ended up taking it home to nosh on later. Cobb salad. The ingredients were super fresh, but the balsamic dressing it came with was a little overpowering in its acidity. They offer multiple dressings, though. Thai wrap. They did not skimp on the shrimp. The peanut dressing was quite salty on its own, but it ended up pairing well with the veggie-filled wrap. read more

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Absolutely LOVE Rutabegorz. Service is great, owner is amazing and the food is outstanding. Highly recommend.

This is second time order from here this month. I asked for toast and all bread was burned couldn't eat. Also charged for extra onion without noticed. read more

We used to go to the Rutabegorz in Orange 18 years ago. It was one of our favorites. Had not been to this one in Fullerton, but visiting CA we had to stop and have our two favorites. Garlic Chicken salad with feta. My wife loves this salad and enjoyed it. She got the small, and I cannot imagine a large, because this one could have fed two people. I had the nachos with garlic chicken added. An old favorite that comes with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. Plenty of cheese and some tomatoes. Not exactly as I remember it, but I still polished off the plate. Love the passion fruit ice tea and had some very nice cappuccino and chia lattes afterwards! The service is friendly and they are very attentive. Bathroom is small but clean! read more

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I just love this place. Good food. Nice service. Such reasonable prices. Beautiful patio to enjoy on a sunny day. Thank you, Paul, for pioneering vegetarian-friendly food I. My CB hometown. read more

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PHENOMENAL. This is a heavenly place for vegans. I love their options, portions, and flavors. The service is great, and the wait isn't bad.

We've been coming here for over 50 years and still enjoy this place. Always good quality and well prepared. Salads and sandwiches, soups and specials, lots of wonderful items available. I recommend giving it a try. read more

1.5 stars for inaccuracy of multiple orders on multiple days First time shame on me, second time shame on you, third time .. why am I still coming back?? The first time I ordered a veggie quinoa bowl and got a chicken one, I touted it to my own miscommunication to give them the benefit of a doubt. Even though I know I look at the menu, point at the item, and verbally placed my order. Unfortunately, they don't offer itemized receipts. The second time I ordered a veggie quinoa bowl, AND MADE SURE TO look at the menu, point at the item, and verbally placed my order. I also shared about my previous unfortunate experience. I also asked for an itemized receipt. When I got home and realized the mistake, I knew it was not my communication. I was escalated through different chains of command until I reached a third person who agreed to replace the meal and advised me to check my own order. The THIRD time, I ordered a portabellow mushroom, veggie Cobb salad, and veggie soup of the day. I specifically asked for an itemized receipt. It was the cashier's recommendation to order the menu's veggie Cobb salad rather than what I initially requested: a Cobb with no meat because I'm a vegetarian. The estimated wait time was 15-20 minutes but I waited for 30 minutes. I made it a point to scan all my orders upon leaving, with the cashier next to me. I saw the sandwich and thought I was good. Imagine my horror when I came home to find a sandwich with different kinds of meat! I've been a vegetarian due to animal-compassion reasons. I feel so awful that this was given to me. At this point, even if the food quality is decent, it doesn't even matter when I don't even get the right order. Not only did I get meat which I MAKE A POINT to not have, but I got a totally different order. read more

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I've been here a few times, and I have to say that it's not the type of food I normally eat. It's definitely healthy. However, the Mediterranean sandwich I got was very bland. The dressing that came with it couldn't help improve the flavor. I don't think it was a bad sandwich, just not my favorite. I should have stuck to the thai chicken wrap. I did have the leeky chicken soup. That was actually good. The service was good. The server checked on us frequently and made sure our needs were met. Overall, it was a nice experience. I just got to be sure about what to order next time. read more

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Excellent food and service. But 2 guys dressed in flannel on a date there are total scumbags!!!! My daughter's battery died while parked in front and we asked them for a jump. The passenger said yes but his boyfriend said ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! That is a true POS!!!! If you read this please know you are a bad American and I truly hope I run into you again Literally in Fullerton.... You deserve a foot in your ass... I go to this restaurant a lot so you want to stay clear !!!! Rutabegorz is way too good for you or anyone like this!!! read more

The ambiance of this place is really what sets them apart from others. A very homey setting with very cute decor. The food was good but not amazing. Honestly how fancy can you get with soup, salad, and sandwiches? Ordered take out but the staff was friendly and quick :) read more

I've been coming here on and off for 20 years, mostly because friends suggest it and it has veggie options. But never do I crave it. The food isn't as flavorful as I would like. The last time I went, my enchiladas had two slices of unripe tomatoes on top. Also there was a random blob of mashed potatoes in it. The enchilada sauce was more of a thick smear. It was just weird. And wayyyyy too much cheese. My husbands chicken pasta was too salty. And my mom quinoa bowl was soupy. The salads here are pretty decent though. Just feel like there are better places to go. read more

Simply wonderful. It pops up out of nowhere in the busy area of downtown Fullerton, like a mushroom in the forest. Fresh and friendly, quirky and delicious. There is so much to like about this place. A huge menu bolstered by seasonal specials of fresh ingredients and combinations. I sat staring at my menu for like, a while, not knowing which awesome choice to pick. Everything I've ever had here has been plentiful and tasty. Heads up-- big portions! They even had a .53 cent dip to celebrate being open that long. The current one was a flavorful siracha sweet potato hummus. Highly recommend. Cute concept. Definitely seems like the place where you want to ask about the specials. $13 bottle of wine? Ummm, is it poisoned? I'm so confused. You'd be lucky to get a single drink for that price anywhere else. I very much enjoyed the cheap anniversary dip, the artichoke dip, the vegetable enchiladas that arrived on an overflowing plate of food with rice and beans and salad. Server was just the right level of fun and attentive. All around, just everything I needed for this night out. Also, side note: Hawaiian Punch was apparently developed in Fullerton, CA, as an ice cream topping? Who knew? Tony the Tiger's voice grew up here too. Thanks, blurb decorations on the bathroom wall. read more

I have been going here since i was young and only have good things to say! I love their food and staff. Never have I been disappointed by the food, it comes quick and tastes good. There is lots of seating and the decorations are gorgeous! I 100% recommend if you are in the area!!! read more

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Love the enormous portion sizes and good is decent. I've only really eaten in the restaurant once and ordered out the rest of the times. Service is super simple, just order and pick a seat and food gets delivered to your table. I feel like it's almost like a lunch hall sometimes, but it's nice and cozy and staff are friendly. Even a small salad is rather large of salad. read more

I've been coming to Rutabegorz for many years and I have never experienced such horrible service like I did today. I always order the same appetizer and salad every time I come to this establishment. I ordered the warm artichoke dip and I asked our waitress if I could have it toasted on top. ( This is my usual) but instead I was served overcooked and very dry pieces of artichokes, but that was only the beginning. We waited about 40 minutes for our food. When it finally arrived I had to ask repeatedly for an extra plate and dressing for my salad, it took another 15 minutes to get it. I then asked for the manager which apparently was our waitress Myra. I kindly asked her if they would be able to redo the artichoke dip. She then told me she couldn't take it back and if I wanted another one I would be charged for 2 orders. What really upset me was her attitude when she deliberately threw the plates towards my 80 year old mother. The table across from us order extra mozzarella and we charged for it. Needless to say it really put a damper on our meal. Their justification was they were too busy, which is understandable.It was disappointing to be treated so poorly. After this experience I would have to give it considerate thought as to whether or not I would patronize Rutabegorz Restaurant (Fullerton) again. read more

It is always a pleasure eating here. The staff is great and knows us, so they tend to get our orders in and out in a quick manner. I always make it a habit to try something new here. My favorites are the pastas. I have tried the Mac n Cheese and the Cheese Ravioli. They are delicious. They also use natural ingredients so it is so fresh. The salads here are massive so I try to not order those but if I had to, the BBQ Chicken Fiesta salad is yummy. The portion is huge so I am pretty sure you can share. They have indoor and outdoor seating but to experience the full Ruta experience. sitting int he patio is a must do. It is close to the university and The Circle so lots of foot traffic. I am pretty sure I will be back since it is so close to work and also because I got some more dishes that I want to try out. See you soon Ruta & friends!!! read more

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Service was amazing... The food is worth every penny... The manager here Dane was so generous and so kind... I use to be a server and talking to him I would work under him... Thank you for a great experience... read more

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Always fresh and an amazing experience when taking out. Parking is tricky sometimes but that's downtown Fullerton for you.

I loved the chicken tortilla soup and the tequila sunrise. The inside and outside of the restaurant are nice. The service was excellent.

Visited some friends in their town and they suggested this place to accommodate all the needs (vegetarian, vegan, meat eaters). Colorful restaurant decor, good service and a very huge menu! Many of us had trouble deciding what to try, as a few things sounded good. Everything we ordered was enjoyed and we got their huge cookies to take back to our friend's house. The huge pumpkin cookie with frosting was crazy delicious! read more

The food is always very good and plentiful. There are a variety of choices that also include vegetarian options. The staff is friendly and courteous. The restaurant has small and large areas of seating and is comfortable and spacious. I eat here a few times a year and I am never disappointed. read more

I guess I gotta stop choosing cozy little seats at restaurants...I guess I get so cozy I blend into the wall...this is a "seat yourself" restaurant, so I seated myself and waited and waited. A few people looked at me but no one came by my table. A couple came in after me and someone did ask them for their drink order...I still waited but maybe I'm in a different person's zone for assistance. However, it is lunch time, they are busy and this gave me time to decide what I wanted. I ordered the half chicken salad sandwich and chicken veggie soup. I also had the lemon ginger tea (loved it). All that aside, I ENJOYED THE MEAL! It was really good and the portions were just right. It is a very cozy atmosphere, like I could have just wrapped up in a blanket and took a nap. I plan to visit again. read more

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I'm a vegetarian. Hence why I eat at Rutabegorz. My chili burrito (that doesn't include chicken) came to the table soggy, drenched in raw onion and stuck to the plate with burnt cheese. Server/manager never apologized. She was too concerned with the fact I was complaining about my horrific meal. Server (different one) served up attitude and basically wanted to fight she refused to give her name. Emailed DANE the manager 3 days ago. No reply back. This place, the people are garbage. read more

Everything is fresh and delicious. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Will bring extra plates and bowls if people want to share and split. One salad was enough for 3 of us to start. The enchiladas were so good. read more

Just happened upon this place after living in Fullerton for a few years and I'm so happy that I did! The food is delicious, tastes fresh, and is served in big portions. The chicken curry wrap was good with the extra sauce. The apple pie was also a fantastic dessert. We didn't try the $3 beer, but will next time. It's self-serve seating and took a little bit of time to get our food, but overall was a great experience. Ample parking and they also have a patio seating area. read more

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Food is always delicious and enormous portions but service was miserable. Waited 10 minutes for someone to take our order, 20 minutes later the food arrives still no water or drink that was ordered with food. No one asked how the food was, did we need anything else. Perhaps they need more servers read more

Dane is the best manager I've ever met. He comes out and greets people to make sure the restaurant is offering the best service possible. The food is amazing as well and the servers are all very nice. The prices here are very reasonable for the quality of food you get! The restaurant has a lot of history that you can feel inside of the building since they have been here for decades. Come see this gem in downtown Fullerton! read more

Best salads ever!! Massive portions and the he flavor is unmatched. Go for the strawberry chicken... you won't be disappointed

The food is just ok. Staff are friendly, and the portions are big. It can take a while to get the attention of a waiter or waitress. The food tends to be healthier here than at other restaurants. read more

The food was so delicious!! I got the garlic chicken wrap so yummy. The service was great too. The place was cute.

Updating my review after a few years, dining in the restaurant with significantly better than take out lol! It's a seat, yourself type of restaurant, and the staff is attentive, and nice! Ordered a couple sandwiches, the Portobello, blue cheese sandwich, and a tuna melt delicious! Also had their ghost pepper quesadilla, which was nice it was actually spicy (It's very hard to impress Mexicans with the level of heat on anything). It was Valentine's Day, so they gave complementary chocolate covered strawberries with every dish! Loved their hot spice cider! And the iced one is great too. read more

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We just held a bridal shower luncheon at rutabegorz and it was amazing. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. We were able to use the outside patio and decorate. It was a phenomenal experience. Dane is a fantastic manager who accommodated everything we needed and then some. And Cindy and Diana were the absolute best servers. All our guests left so happy. read more

Eclectic decor. Homey (tea pot collection along the ceiling shelf) and rutabega art on the walls. Nachos were first rate. The black bean chili a little bland. The "tried and trues" were solid but the more "adventurous" entrees seemed a bit out of their depth. Service attentive but not overwhelming. Reasonable prices. read more

Good food and portions but lackluster/slow service. Had to flag the staff down at every point for ordering, drinks, and check at lunch on a Saturday and saw another table doing the same. read more

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