Springtime beckons us all to come on outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather. If you love gardening or even just enjoying beautiful gardens, then a visit to The Garden Cafe in Rutherfordton is definitely in order. This wonderful little cafe is paired with a garden center next door creating lovely vistas to enjoy as you dine.

Welcome to The Garden Cafe, where you can enjoy a delightful and robust container garden (and more) while you dine.

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On the inside, The Garden Cafe is bright and airy and filled with the aroma of freshly cooked food. And outside…

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It’s surrounded by the beautiful blooms of spring and summer with a container garden that’s always aflame with bright colors and wonderful aromas.

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The made-from-scratch, casual comfort food served here serves to double your pleasure. The restaurant currently serves breakfast and lunch Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner on Fridays until 7 p.m.

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Come in and try a variety of American fare, including black angus burgers, Philly cheese steak, caprese panini on ciabatta bread, bbq pork sandwich, quesadilla, and much, much more. (See the full menu here.)

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The Garden Cafe also serves breakfast five days a week. Pancakes and French toast, breakfast burritos, breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of omelets are among the choices on the breakfast menu.

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And enjoy it all with gorgeous garden-like views out on the veranda!

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Don’t forget to save room for dessert!

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Carve out enough time to pop next door to the garden center (Gardenwood) for a bit of shopping while you’re here. Take home a new plant to remember your visit! Learn more from the restaurant’s Facebook page, here.

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Have you dined at The Garden Cafe in Rutherfordton before? Tell us all about it!

And for more reasons to visit Rutherfordton, read: Definitely Take A Summer Day Trip To This Charming Town In North Carolina!

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Address: The Garden Cafe, 4250 U.S. 64 / 74A Hwy, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, USA