Food was delicious! We stopped here on our way to Myrtle Beach... Just wanted to try something different and so glad we did. The homemade cookies were definitely delicious as well as everything else. It looks small from the outside, but it's very spacious on the inside, it was a little warm, but they do have fans going. I would love to eat here again one day!! read more

If you enjoy supporting small businesses in quaint southern towns, you will enjoy stopping at The Caboose. Friendly experience, eclectic decor and close to I-20. read more

It is very reasonable priced for what they have on menu & have ice cream , sandwiches, hotdogs,burgers! Cool place in a vintage Train Caboose! Goin on 20 years! In Rutledge,Ga. Very tasty! If you ever in town , check them out! It's something different and a fun place to actually eat in a Train Caboose! You gotta try it!! read more

Service and food are always good. So nice to have them in Rutledge. The special dinners are fun!

Nice little sandwich shop with a great selection of sandwiches. Service was nice and quick. Very friendly Restaurant is in an old boxcar, cool ambiance. Nice find in a tiny Georgia town. read more

Solid. Food was pretty good and service was nice. Atmosphere is very calming and relaxing. I enjoyed the mix of different tables in the main dining area, especially the 50s diner set. Anyways, if you ever take too much opium and wake up in a trance and find yourself in Rutledge, The Caboose is the place to go. read more

This place is a sleeper in Rutledge. Love their homemade cooking food and their desserts! Well worth the trip to get an amazing sandwich and relaxing lunch! read more

Stopped here to meet up with a group of friends to go on a drive. F O O D Chocolate chip cookie was really sweet, soft but crunchy. Beautifully made. They offer like 6ish options of ice cream and some other food, coffee. Basically anything a little cafe would offer. E N V I R O N M E N T Spacious. Good for smtg like 10 tables of 2-4 people. Definitely could have a big party of 30-40 people here. Cute little cafe. Parking is enough in front of cafe, for 5 cars. Some along other sides of the road. B A T H R O O M Back of the restaurant. Small but clean. One available. P R I C E Cookie $1 read more

The food: We had breakfast it was delicious and extremely well priced. Bacon was cooked perfectly (crispy of course) and the omelette was delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. The place: Very cute location on the corner. One side actually looks like a train caboose. Building it self is vintage and a pleasure to be in. Tips for restaurant: Having more train associated decorations/theme inside would really make this restaurant exceptional. So it would really bring in the towns railroad history. Make a note that Yelp says they close at 5, but they actually close at 3:00 (this was late December). read more

The two other reviews (I'm surprised there aren't more) are spot-on accurate. This place is worth shaping your hiking trip around. I had the tastiest gazpacho ever - no exaggeration. It had chunks of roasted garlic and lots of zest without being overbearing. I don't think it's normally on the menu but they're bound to have other specials. The place itself is something you trip over - we almost missed it while driving through the countryside with the dog. Make sure to sit outside on the charming deck and soak up some sun. We also had tasty sammies and milkshakes that were beyond TDF. Make sure to hitch your train to this caboose 'cause you can't go wrong. (Sorry, I had to make that joke.) read more

The Caboose - Sandwiches Near Me - Rutledge, Georgia

I'm riding a bike to every coffee shop in America, so parts of my review will reflect that perspective! It is on on the downtown strip which as a bicyclist is my favorite kind of coffee stop. Easy to bike to and I enjoy looking around at old buildings and looking for murals. This town has both and it looks like there is some effort to beautify (even more) going on It has outdoor seating, which is also a plus, as I like to be outdoors as much as possible and watch the world go by. A great place to do it here- locals are curious and friendly and had some nice chats with local old timers about local history/sights etc The server was super nice. Anybody who pats a shoulder and calls me sweetie is just alright in my book Interior feel was old fashioned homey. Very comfortable and lots of things to look at 5.0 stars for this fine little stop in Rutledge, Georgia If I ever roll through here again, will definitely stop in read more

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Visiting hard labor state park and it's been rainy so we came to the caboose for lunch, great salad and the Ruben was delicious! Definitely recommend if you're near by. Such a cute little town read more

Food was incredibly small for the price! We ordered Amtrak, Philly Cheesesteak and 2 cheeseburgers all with no Bun by choice. Our portions were so tiny and minuscule and they left off all the sandwich toppings and broke my cheese up into tiny pieces strange. Waitress was friendly but too busy as she had several tables and wasn't available. Needless to say we were all still hungry because of how small serving was so I can't recommend for that. Definitely won't pass by again if we come back to the area since we were visiting on our camping trip. read more

Was a cute little place for lunch, and delicious as well . I was working in the area, and the team decided to try something different for a change. read more

Very quaint. Quick drive off the interstate and well worth the drive! Great sandwich, great soup, wonderful cookies!! read more

When you're out and about scoutin' for hickory wood for a fire you get hungry. And lucky is the feller that comes across a gem like the Caboose. First, it is an old train caboose. That's saying something right away that I like. What? I don't know. But they have a great chicken salad sandwich and sublime BLT'S. Along with that they will pour you some wonderful fresh lemonade. All aboard! read more

Simply the best biscuits I've ever had. Warm and buttery with a deep savory flavor throughout. Coupled with the sausage gravy, I licked my plate clean. Service is simple and with a smile. Thanks a lot, ladies! read more

This place is ADORABLE. I loved it. The price is great. The homemade lemon aid is awesome. I want to try their homemade blondies, donuts and preserves. I got the chicken salad sandwich it comes with chips and my friend got the sandwich that comes with chicken, cheese, bacon and ranch. It looked awesome. Can't wait to come back. read more

Quaint place. Is actually more than just the caboose..caboose is attached to a building/dining room. The staff are friendly but there is definitely a sense that locals are the common patrons here...I am not a local. Locals floated in and out and everyone seemed to know one another by first name. Food is good and portions are ample. The prices are low relative to city locals and chains. Dining area is pretty eclectic with various table and chair styles as well as an old time feel. I am a vegetarian so it was nice to find some fare that met my needs. It looks on out the main intersection of Rutledge...a small, two block row of shops and offices. Hard Labor Creek State Park is within 3 miles so this is a nearby eatery on the way to/from the nearby park. Recommended. read more

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Not busy at all. Prices were quite fair. I had the Ruben sandwich, deviled eggs, coleslaw and a sweet tea, with a rice crispy treat chaser. Awesome lunch. ;) a great local spot. read more

The Caboose - Quaint. - Sandwiches Near Me - Rutledge, Georgia

You might not guess it from the outside but this place is totally gourmet, run by artists. They do have breakfast and it's sublime! Starting at 8am. read more

GREAT lunch place, what a find. Very simple, with sandwiches like grilled cheeses and turkey sandwiches. They are served on sourdough and are just delicious. They also brew their own root beer and have snow balls. Can't beat it! Also a great atmosphere. Very authentic. If you are in the area, definitely get lunch at the Caboose. read more

the Food is great however the place is really dirty starting with the bathroom. cob webs hanging from the ceiling fans. etc. they really need to clean will try once more later to see if they clean it up if not will not go back no matter how good the food is. read more

The Caboose will forever be my favorite place! The cute little decor and the wonderful food can't be beat!! I've had the Amtrak, chicken salad, and burger as meals and they're all so tasty. I also enjoy their pasta salad! It's a must get!! Their lemonade is also, hands down, the best lemonade!! Also, their baked goods are DELICIOUS!! Honestly, you really can't go wrong here. read more

WOW!!! Passed through town on the way back to Atlanta from the lake. Stopped in looking for brunch but was greeted with their Mother's Day buffet. Turned out to be a delicious unexpected lunch! From the fried chicken to the sweet tea and finishing with peach cobbler, reminded me of Sunday lunch at Grammy's! read more

We ordered the veggie sandwich on toasted rye bread and it was awesome. We also had potato salad, coleslaw, deviled eggs, macaroni salad and Mac and Cheese. All were great, but the Mac and cheese was outstanding. We also ordered the rice crispy treat, brownie and some other cake that we are not sure of the name. All were delicious. The price was good, the bill for all that was $17. This is the place to go if you're in the area. Very friendly staff as well. read more

Tiny little restaurant with the nicest people working there. We just stopped for ice cream, but you'd think we were at a five-star restaurant the way they treated us. When we inquired about a flavor we didn't see available, they promptly went through their storage and dug out a fresh container. read more

Stopped here enroute to Greensboro, GA from Atlanta via bike..read the great reviews on yelp and figured I stopped here for lunch. Had a veggie avocado sandwich. Service was excellent and the sandwich hit the spot. The decor is comfy and there's an actual caboose where the kitchen is located at.. I had a homebaked donut to finish and they wished me well on my bike trip. This was a very homey place with fresh food and friendly service. If in Rutledge definitely stop by read more

Been coming here ever since I was a kid. Great local establishment with fresh sandwiches, friendly staff, and great outdoor seating. One of my favorite places to eat and visitors should definitely check it out if they're around the area! read more

Great ice-cream haven't tried they're actuall food I've heard it's good y'all should definitely go check it out people there are super nice

awesome nice cool and great i love it so much cool peoples cool building clean af hell yeah

The Caboose is as good as it gets. Their delicious sandwiches are grilled with love and served with a smile (and a glass of freshly squeezed lemonade). The fried pies are one-of-a-kind, the Verner burger could change your life if you're lucky, and the Reubens are the best you can find south of the Mason-Dixon. No matter what you order, you'll be glad you did. read more

Can't believe this place only has 24 reviews. Great sandwiches at a great place with friendly service. A hidden gem for sure!

Morning cinnamon rolls are delicious. For lunch, try the pimento grilled cheese - an absolute treat!

I enjoy eating here. The Cuban sandwich was cooked good and tasted very good. The service is friendly and efficient. We visit nearby Hard Labor Creek SP on Sunday afternoon and eat here after our adventures. On Sunday's they close at five o'clock so this perfect for a late lunch. On warm winter and spring days it is great to dine outdoors and enjoy small town Georgia life! read more

The Caboose - Homemade Cole Slaw! Heavy on the mayo. - Sandwiches Near Me - Rutledge, Georgia

This is my favorite breakfast place in Georgia. It has amazing service and wonderful breakfast. Their bacon egg and cheese biscuit is phenomenal. Their coffee is very good too. I got 3 biscuits and a sweet tea and it was only 8$. The staff was so nice and they got the biscuits out to me really fast. The caboose is an amazing breakfast place. read more

Family has been coming here for a decade. Great sandwiches, ice cream, fried pie, iced coffee. They make you feel at home.

Had the Ruben it was awesome should have got two ( one for the road ) working next door will post more goodies later.

Love the home town feel. I always stop by when in town. Great sandwiches and service is always friendly!

Very friendly staff, great food, great prices, quaint decor. Worth the detour from I-20.