Rudder's Cafe-Catawba — Restaurant in Catawba Island Township

Yesterday, I visited Rudder’s for their opening day of the season. We are frequent customers to this establishment and always enjoy their hospitality, fresh made to order food and outdoor eating area. Customers are more than welcome to bring their dog on a leash. They have ample amount of seating in the sun or shade. There is a gift shop located inside the cafe as well as outside there is a separate building on the property with really cool and creative items to purchase. Food wise you can never go wrong. Their prices are a bit higher than you would expect for a wrap or sandwich but it’s locally owned not a franchise and totally beats what would be a comparable Panera out of the league. Rudder’s always has a special deviled egg in their glass case which is always one of our favorites to purchase with every meal. Desserts from brownies, cookies, muffins and other vegan options for customers as well. I ordered the Cali wrap (turkey, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, sprouts with a pistachio spread on a wheat wrap) which was amazing. I would have loved extra pistachio spread because it was soo good. The best part of all, you can order alcohol here. They have a number of spritzers, wine in cans and always of course non alcoholic beverages available to purchase with your meal. You can place order for dine in or carry out. Who doesn’t like to have lunch with their pets on a patio!? Great visit for the start...

Found this place on a drive a couple of weeks ago. Decided to make a "girls day" visit for lunch. Sad to say the other reviews did not live up to our "girls day" experience. The food was very disappointing to say the least. Cold wraps filled with lunch meat and/or frozen processed chicken from a bag. My mother''s BLT roll was a brown n serve concoction that missed the full time in the oven....cold, gooey, and uncooked dough in appearance and taste. Completely underwhelmed with the whole experience, which, if I'm being completely honest, could be summed up with one word. .."ick." We all left feeling bloated ftom the processed "gourmet " sandwiches and thirsty from sodium overload. Spent $38 on 3 sandwiches that could've been made for $5 with healthier options. Obviously, a second visit will not be...

Wife and I stopped in for lunch while visiting Catawba Island. We were surprized at the fun and colorful motif and decore. Also amazed with the numerous options of gourmet sandwiches, home made soups, and salads. But what really stood out was the warmth and sincerity of the wait staff. It was refreshing to see. I had the rubin sandwich and my wife had the chicken salad with a cup of tomato mushroom soup. Both were fresh and tasty. Only regret is that we couldn't try more of the menu. I really wanted to try the Chicago hot dog but maybe next time. We will certainly return on our next trip to the area and...