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    The Caboose

    4.7 (51 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Will P.

    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.)

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    Soh C.

    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

    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.

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    Love, love, LOVE this place!!! Walking distance from Church on Sundays. Always a go to for our family! They have the most friendly staff.

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    9 years ago

    Great! Stayed at hard labor Creek state park, found the caboose for lunch on our way out, it was great!

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    Jeni's Splended Ice Cream

    4.4(14 reviews)
    25.0 mi

    Absolutely delicious with excellent service. We arrived after dinner and took a moment to review…read morethe creative flavors. The staff was incredibly patient and encouraged us to try things to get an idea of what we might like. I went with a crisp, fresh waffle cone with Root Beer Float and Double Dough. Both were rich and creamy and so perfectly balanced. I loved the little outside patio, perfect for enjoying our treats.

    What an adorable little ice cream shop! We decided to try this place on a playdate the other day…read moreand really enjoyed it. It's like a cute little cozy cottage with ice cream but tip parking is limited. When you go inside you'll see a large menu with all of their flavors and cones etc. It smelled amazing in there like pure waffle cone bliss!! The kids sampled several flavors and they use mini metal spoons for the samples. The service was great they were very patient while we tried a couple of different flavors and were very helpful. I ended up getting a single scoop of the honey vanilla bean in a cup and it was tasty and came with a piece of the waffle cone which I was dying to try after smelling it when we walked in. My daughter got the rootbeer float flavor and loved it! One friend went with the lemon bar and the other did the mint chip and they both raved about how good it was! We took our ice cream to their back patio and enjoyed it at a lovely picnic table with an umbrella. It was a very nice afternoon with a little breeze perfect ice cream weather! The honey vanilla bean was great very soft vanilla flavor with a touch of honey nothing too over the top which was great. The waffle cone was also tasty a little salty for my taste but I'm very sensitive to those kinds of things the rest in my party didn't even notice. When we were leaving we went along the side to the parking lot and we saw another large menu with a table and a window to order from as well it was very cute!! Overall, it's the perfect little spot for a nice ice cream cone or cup with good company!

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    Farmview Market - Our fan-favorite Rock House burger is prepared with grass-fed, grass-finished beef & topped with our house-made aioli & pimento cheese

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    4.1(168 reviews)
    10.6 mi
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    Some of my adoptive family (hubby and wife) and I came here for lunch and, a bit of shopping…read more For lunch, I had, Country Fried Steak, with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Black eyed Peas and Cornbread. While it was good, nothing was truly hot. Both the CFS and MPs were warm, with the gravy being barely as warm. Though, the BePs, were warmest. However, I found, the CFS to be on the dry side. While the Cornbread was firm, it was good. Unfortunately, they charged me for 3 sides, instead of just 2. So, because of this, I didn't give a voluntary tip. Fortunately, Chris had gotten some Kenyan Hot Sauce, which I tried on the CFS. And, it really helped with the taste. Sadly, they only 1, 10 oz bottle, which I let them have. And, I bought a 5 oz bottle. The HS has a unique texture, but isn't "hot" in the traditional sense.

    Good solid food, a little pricey. We haven't tried the buffet but it always seems to have customers…read morepicking out their meats and veggies. The Mahi Mahi is one of the best fish sandwiches in the lake area. Hand cut fries are always a nice treat. This time I tried the pecan crusted chicken salad dressing on side. Chicken was heavily crusted and good for deep fried chicken. They need to be so much MORE generous with the apple and other toppings at that price point. Tables are clean, you do your own pick up. No options to tip. Hours are limited and I do wish they were open on Sunday but, welcome to the South. A market is attached, items vary and have many local choices. Meat prices are high, like real high. Overall, a fun place to stop.

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