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    The Rutherford Cafe

    4.1 (28 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Mike K.

    Very cool place... We noticed this sandwich shop the other day and decided to try them out. The decor is nice - not fancy but it does not scream chain either. It is comfortable. The staff was fantastic and super friendly. The prices were good for the quality of the food. They serve Coke products. I had their Ruthaford sandwich which is their version of a Ruben which I really enjoyed. Wifie had a salad which was good. I think this place is worthy of a visit.

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    Jen P.

    We stopped on a road trip and honestly we were blown away by the absolute deliciousness of the food! I got the half Rutherford on sourdough and it was perfect!!! The Pastrami was delicious (and it's my fave) and had incredible sauce. My husband got the chicken pesto and it was also amazing. Great choice of drinks and chips. Fast friendly service. Cute historic downtown. You won't be disappointed

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    Valerie C.

    All you're missing in life is the Smokey Sandusky sandwich! My daughter enjoyed her grilled cheese while the adults put away three Smokey Sandusky sandwiches! Enjoyed every bite. If you haven't had Lebanon bologna before this would be a whole new experience. We love to buy it in Amish country to use on charcuterie boards at home. The horseradish pickles don't taste much like horseradish, they are just so good. The cafe is small so you might have to wait for a seat, but it's Order-at-the-counter fare!

    Breakfast bagels are incredible!
    Kirby H.

    Great new breakfast and coffee place. Beautiful bagel sandwiches that I love to eat. Be sure to try this place out. Friendly staff and fresh made breakfast and coffees.

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    Maria A.

    I came here to try the Italian Hero sandwich based on an article recommendation that I saw in the Cityscene magazine. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The place was very nice and welcoming ambiance although I took my sandwich to go. The sandwich was very tasty. I think next time I would either eat it in there or ask for the sauce on the side because it made the bread a little soggy by the time I got home with it. They also offer a variety of chips and drinks- I had the Peach Ice Tea from Harney & Sons. I would definitely recommend this place and come back to try other things on the menu.

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    The sandwich was delicious!!! Fresh sourdough bread with the perfect amount of filling

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    Excellent food and a cool environment in downtown Delaware. Highly recommend if visiting.

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    Sandwiches, were great, but for the price the portion sizes were way too small. They should lower their price or give you more for the money

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    2 years ago

    We love this little gem. Lots of options, great service, clean and convenient hours. Addicted to their black russian bagel :)

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    Terrible. Brown avocado on un toasted bread, microwave eggs??? Really. Not recommended at all.

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    Great spot for breakfast sandwiches. Staff was very friendly and we got our food fast.

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    Service was great and the food was hot and fresh! We had the bacon, egg and cheese bagel sandwich and it was wonderful.

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    Late night dinner for me and my husband (9pm) this place is one of the few places open after 9 in…read moreDelaware that's serves food. Pretzel bread made with Ale cheese- heavy on the ale. The bread itself also had an alcohol taste to it- maybe it's the batch as the last time I had it I couldn't taste it but this time I may not pass a breathilizer from it alone I had the RBW Burger and the aioli was tasty. The pickles were unlike any I've had before- like the thing between a pickle and a cucumber. The wait staff were nice! The volume was pretty standard for a bar. Only gave it a four because the food can be inconsistent between visits. (Last time the fries were way too salty and this time they were perfect- also the bread)

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    Fried pickles, 12 wings (Buffalo, creamy Parmesan)
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    Came here for the tater tots and wasn't disappointed! So good and the star. My wife had the nut…read morecrusted chicken salad which was also good. I had the Reuben...big mistake, not a lot of meat. Get the tots when you come here and thank me later!!!

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    Patrons at the bar
    Patrons at the bar
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    Tator tots -12
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    It's been a while since we were here at the Hamburger Inn so we decided to stop in for lunch. Wife…read morehad a hamburger and fries, I went with a cheeseburger and home fries. The food was excellent as was the service! It was about half full as we arrived at about 1:45pm. Our waitress was prompt to take our drink order and in no time our food was delivered. I'm sure we will be back, give them a try!

    After the Delaware Farmer's Market, my wife and I wanted to rewind time at this old school diner…read more Leave it to us to go to a place called Hamburger Inn and not get a hamburger. And I think that might have been our downfall. We went the breakfast route and started with a Cinnamon roll made right on the griddle. It created this crispy char that gave the roll more of a funnel cake texture. Unique,and the icing definitely enhances it (as it does most cinnamon rolls). Their special breakfast sandwich, "The Morning Wake-up" touts a "2x the size English Muffin" and they were not lying. This sandwich had cheese, multiple meats and vegetables, and I needed to take half of it home due to sheer size. What it didn't have... sauce. What it needed... sauce, syrup, aioli or something to lubricate all of those toppings. The breakfast potatoes on the side needed salt/seasoning/sauce, too, to be more to my liking. It was a similar experience with my wife's Reuben and the fries that she ordered; the sandwich had its moments, but it made me wish one of us got a burger like most of the other patrons.

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    Another view of the dining area.
    Another view of the dining area.
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