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    The Rusty Rooster

    4.6 (268 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    The Spicy Rooster omelet with cheesy hash browns.
    Ronnie K.

    My wife and I were up at the lake for a special event. We searched for a good place for breakfast. We found the Rusty Rooster. The place has limited parking because it always has customers. The people were friendly, the place was clean and bright. The service was fantastic, Thanks Hope! The best part was the food. I had the Spicy Rooster and my wife had the biscuits and gravy. The food was delicious and piping hot. If you are looking for a GREAT breakfast or brunch stop, this is it. Tell them Santa and Mrs Claus sent you!

    Becca B.

    The Rusty Rooster is a fantastic brunch spot to check out near the Lake of the Ozarks. This breakfast restaurant features truly unique dishes and entrees. We ordered the pancake burrito: scrambled eggs with meat wrapped in a fluffy pancake instead of a tortilla. We also tried the cheesy grits and they were so good...we almost ordered a second one! The Rusty Rooster is a popular breakfast spot in the Lake of the Ozarks area and you might experience a wait on the weekend. Enjoy your breakfast at the Rusty Rooster!

    Farm House breakfast with sausage patties
    Enrique S.

    Farmhouse breakfast was very good So was service Get on the waitlist using Facebook We eat here regularly

    Biscuits & Gravy with home fries
    J.R. B.

    Wow! What a surprise, this place was packed on a Saturday morning when we stopped by and all the staff was so helpful, 20 minute wait was only 10. Everything was neat and clean with fun inspiration messages all around. Service was outstanding, Graham, our server was super knowledgeable of the menu and very helpful, you should request his section if you can! I was boring and got the biscuits and gravy with a side of home fries, my bride got the quiche and both were good. The breakfast burrito in a pancake and the Monte Christo looked outstanding as well. We'll be back for sure to try them out. You could definitely share a meal portions are very generous. Parking is a bit of any issue so come early if you want a spot.

    Pancakes
    Tiarra E.

    Stumbled across the gem on accident on our way home from the Lake of the Ozarks. Food and service were amazing. Pancakes were a nice size and my steak quesadillas were amazing.

    Carmel Apple Toast
    Brandie F.

    Great friendly service! Food was delicious and arrived quickly. The Carmel Apple Toast was good almost like a dessert. Perfect if you have a sweet tooth. My husband got a omelette with hash browns and biscuits & gravy and had to get a to go box because it was more than he could eat. Only suggestion would be to add yummy coffees to the menu!

    Chicken and Waffles, their classic dish
    Becky G.

    The food was great and our waitress was helpful and fun. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and was very quick with our drinks and food. It's not in a large location, so they do try and turn the tables quickly to accommodate more people. This is a great place to quickly eat breakfast and move on with your day.

    Heather G.

    First thing is when you walk in the ambience is so homey, the decorations are fresh yet still give a farm house feel; and the people so friendly & pleasant. It appears to be a local hang out as well as an amazing place for those passing through. 4 years in a row voted the best restaurant in the area. Thats a pretty great achievement! I love that there is a full bar along with coffee, kombucha( flavors fresh from the tap that you can get in to-go bottles in various sizes. They also sell a THC/Lions Mane beverage that promises a nice time. ( I bought the bottle @ $75 ) Now for the food; I ordered a ham cheese and onion omelette and chose an English muffin and a side of fruit. The omelette so so fresh and fluffy with the cheese shedded on top and the ham n onions cooked perfectly inside and piping hot. Fruit was very fresh. The menu has options for EVERYBODY from meat lovers to vegan/vegetarian. Everything I saw come out of the kitchen just made me hungry to try more dishes! I would love to go back and try the Crab Eggs Benedict made with REAL crab meat! Also the biscuits and gravy looks so appetizing! I would definitely drive the 3 1/2 hours back to eat there again! The service was spectacular with any of the staff willing to help make your visit the best. I really enjoyed everything about this place and highly recommend it! Thanks for a great breakfast!

    Mother Clucker
    Kelsie R.

    The Rusty Rooster is my favorite brunch spot in the LOTO area! Great service, cute decor, and the food was top notch. Loved: the Mother Clucker. I added their aioli on the side and put it on my hasbrowns, which were so good. The bacon jam is definitely the highlight of the dish. Liked: it gets busy, so I recommend getting on the waitlist before getting there. We got on the waitlist and were immediately seated when we arrived which was great - so plan ahead

    Rachel B.

    Out of everywhere we ate during our long weekend in Lake of the Ozarks, the Rusty Rooster was our highlight. After witnessing hustling and bustling inside this restaurant upon entering we were already convinced we would walk away satisfied. The wait was about 20-30 min during peak breakfast time, but luckily we snagged a couple chairs at the bar. Service was attentive, efficient and friendly. It was actually quite entertaining watching the controlled chaos of the restaurant play out from our seats at the bar. They clearly know what they are doing here and it was only more so confirmed once the food arrived. I ordered the farmhouse platter and everything was delicious. I even ate the eggs, and I don't usually like eggs! We also ordered the biscuits and gravy and that received the nod of approval. I have a feeling that no matter what you order they do it right here. Great spot. Will definitely go out of my way to visit when in the area again.

    Willie C.

    This place did NOT disappoint! Everything ordered was fantastic, their cooks get the food out QUICK, and the service is on point. The staff is friendly and attentive. I had the Spicy Rooster omelette...MmmmMmmm! My family each enjoyed their meals, and everyone commented on how awesome the hash browns were. Oh yes, we'll DEFINITELY be back!

    Biscuits and gravy, side of eggs and sausage and The Mother Clucker.

    Busy place, but well-organized and efficient wait list system! The food was beautiful, bountiful and delicious! The biscuits and gravy....fluffy biscuits, sausage in the gravy, 3 biscuits and gravy $6.99!!!! We also had The Mother Clucker which was like two full waffle slider breakfast sandwiches.... beautiful blend of sweet and savory. Hard to eat, it was a big one!! Somehow we managed and only had to take one home! Waitresses and staff were so friendly and welcoming! Great place!

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    2 months ago

    Never had a bad experience at Rusty Rooster (other than wait time - can be very busy). Great food & service

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    great service and delicious food. we would go back. if i knew they made bloody marys i would have gone a bit later to try.

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    Great food and a fantastic waitress. We had four people in all four of us enjoyed our meals.

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    Amazing for everything. Neat place decorated to perfection. Food was awesome. Recommend highly.

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    Bonnie Cafe

    Bonnie Cafe

    3.7
    (46 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    We've been there twice in the same week. We're locals and my wife finally felt safe enough to go…read moreout and eat. She follows the restaurant's FB page and wanted to try the food. Service was friendly and attentive, our food came out fast the first time, not so much the second time. The food was good, somewhat bland but thankfully, not overly salty. The first time we were there, my wife ordered the chicken fried steak and the server asked her if she wanted toast or a biscuit and gravy. My wife chose the biscuit and gravy and the server neglected to tell her it would be $2.50 extra. Really? Today she had a party melt and she was again charged extra for the crinkle fries. My french toast was delicious and my link sausage wasn't dry. We'll be back but will make sure that we REALLY chk out the prices!

    Meh...best food description. The fried chicken was good, nothing special. The entree selection…read morewas limited and the only red meat was taco meat. The carving was not opened, leaving the options to chicken nuggets, tacos, baked fish and spaghetti, all of which would have been better from home. The sausage and sauerkraut was ok, not something I would make at home. I guess you can order crab legs for an additional $20 per person. I didn't know this until we were done, but again probably better and cheaper at home. A very lack luster buffet. The shining star was our server. She was very attentive and friendly. The dining area was clean and standard buffet decor. Maybe breakfast would be better. There are too many other options for us to choose this for a dinner option again.

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    Rolls were the best part of our meal.
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    Funky Buffalo

    Funky Buffalo

    4.2
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    14.1 mi
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    I really enjoyed coming here when I come down to the lake! I love that they put Bible verses on the…read morecups. The drive-through is not great option for me, since they don't have a full menu out there. So unless you know exactly what you want I wouldn't suggest it. I think they're fairly priced or perhaps my many years in New York have tainted my view of coffee shop prices. I really love that they offer so many sugar-free options and so many inclusions. Very rarely will you find a peanut butter or protein powder as an option at a coffee shop. I think they should add Oreos to the menu, but I'm impartial to an Oreo frappe I will say the baked goods cabinet looks unappealing. Not only does everything look hard but it also looks like it's been over baked. It's kind of sad looking tbh. I think the service is great and no one was rude or irritated to assist my grandmother who had never been to a coffee shop before. They do not allow emotional support animals and they don't have pup cups. The merch side is priced like a boutique, which is surprising since everything is clearly made in China. Was baffled they want $30 for a polyester trucker hat.

    We stopped into The Funky Buffalo for a quick coffee and were blown away by how welcoming the staff…read morewas. They were getting ready to close, but the young ladies behind the counter were incredibly kind, patient, and still made fantastic drinks. They even wrote scripture on our cups, which was such a thoughtful touch I wish we had discovered this place sooner--my wife and I would've loved to spend more time in their cozy, inviting atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. Skip the chain shops; this local spot is something special.

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    Great place to chill and relax with an excellent cup of coffee and pastry. I highly recommend this coffee house.
    Great place to chill and relax with an excellent cup of coffee and pastry. I highly recommend this coffee house.
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