The Rusty Rooster Café is must if you're at the Lake of the Ozarks for breakfast. They also serve lunch but we've only had breakfast there. Friends, Bob & Karen, recommended it for breakfast and they didn't steer us wrong. We've eaten there twice and have yet to be disappointed. Staff and owner are very friendly. It's a busy place but well worth the wait. It's definitely one of our go-tos when I don't cook breakfast.
Love this place! Their food is fabulous, I recommend the Chicken salad sandwich and the Blueberry French toast!!!
By far the most diverse breakfast menu at any restuarant in Lake Ozark! Many choices besides traditional bacon, eggs and pancakes. You will not be disappointed! Also a wide array of bakery items as well. Wonderful food and atmosphere. We will be back!
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, wonderful food and best breakfast at the lake! Can’t wait to go back!!!
This place is a gem. Recommend it highly. Our breakfast was great. Waffles were awesome.
So glad we stopped in to try it! I had the Chicken Salad sandwich...it was awesome!! I love chicken salad & the croissant was light, fresh! My husband had the MeatBall Grinder, he loved it also. Oh & let’s not forget the perfectly cooked steak fries! We live 75 miles away but I’ll be back when I’m shopping at the outlet malls!
Lastly, the owner, the waitresses also made the lunch experience 🙌🏽👌🏽
See you soon!
From Tightwad, Mo.
Best cinnamon roll at the lake! Soft, fluffy, and very cinnamonny! Melts in your mouth. You have to try this! We’ll be back to the Rusty Rooster!
Excellent people, excellent food. Stewart's move over cause there's a new dog in town!
Great ambiance! Very clean. Staff was super friendly and food was great. Prices are super reasonable!!
Great place! Good food and service.
Had a great breakfast! Will definitely be back again soon!
Don't search for breakfast, just go here!!
We skipped out on our FREE breakfast at Margaritaville and came here.
It did not disappoint!! I chose not to have all the added toppings on my French toast. It was delicious 😋. The hashbrown portion was very large, I couldn't finish it.
Now the coffee! It was a great cup. I had one to go, of course. The one small detail was that the table was cleared off, and I was adding my sugar and cream. The waitress brought back a stir stick for me. That I appreciate in great service. 😉
Best breakfast in town! The food and drinks are amazing, the staff is always kind and attentive, overall A+ all around. Just make sure you book a reservation on Google, they are very popular
Visiting this restaurant made me feel like I was back at Nan's. The decorations and friendly service was so inviting. The grand majority of our food tasted flawless. My one complaint is with the bacon. It just seemed cheap. Other than that, Rusty Rooster is a wonderful, cozy breakfast location!
I ordered the Sunrise Shrimp and Grits. It was amazing! Very flavorful with just enough heat. Very filling. Service was outstanding! It will definitely be added to my must to stopping place in the future!
Wanted a yummy breakfast before we headed back home after a weekend of fun with family… this place sold us! Adorable, friendly, and fast service! We used the waitlist app attached to their Google page and it was easy.
Hash browns were so crispy, strong coffee, loved this place! We will return next year when we come back
I did some mental math and I’m pretty sure this is the best breakfast I’ve ever had. Everything ordered was delicious!! We were greeted as soon as we entered and immediately seated. The entire staff was so friendly.
This is the place to eat breakfast. I got the Mother Clucker, partially just to say that order to the waitress, but it was SO good. The little chicken and waffle sandwiches were crispy and sweet with homemade fried chicken. Phenomenal. My boyfriend got the biscuits and gravy, a classic, and this was also well done. Cute atmosphere and delicious food. Highly recommend and we will be back. Update: we came back. Still amazing!
Very popular breakfast place with lots of options on the menu. Service was great considering they were packed on a Sunday morning. I ordered the Mother Clucker, which is like a chicken and waffle sandwich with bacon and eggs. I might order something different next time, the spice on the chicken was a little off for my taste. But the dish was put together well, I'm sure it's just my preference. My wife's stuffed French toast was awesome. Expect to wait a little while to get in, at least on the weekend.
Good breakfast spot! I tried the pancake burrito and it was definitely plenty of food. Pretty typical American breakfasts but they do put a twist on some items so overall it is a fun place to eat. Quality of food isn’t top notch but its what you would expect. Glad I stopped by!
Best breakfast at the lake!! Awesome food, service, and atmosphere. 5 stars :) Angela is the absolute best hostess at the lake. LOVE THE RUSTY ROOSTER--You will not be disappointed!
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