The Rusty bike Cafe

I don’t normally write reviews, but that was the best breakfast I have ever had. My husband and I were about to leave when we heard that the wait was 45 minutes, but we decided to stay after all. Thank God we did! I had the Me’nage a Trike, which is the banana bread french toast with a side of eggs and a meat of your choice. Incredible bacon, perfectly fried eggs, and the most phenomenal French toast. My husband ordered the breakfast burrito with hash browns, both of which were crispy and cooked to perfection. He didn’t even need his usual hot sauce, it was that good as-is! On top of everything the staff was kind, fast, and welcoming. Cannot recommend this place enough.

This hole in the wall is worth your time and money! Take the time to sit at the counter and enjoy the free entertainment from the proprietor! He is the best! Staff was warm and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. Try the banana bread french toast!! Oh, they also offer the best cup of coffee !

This is my 3rd visit to The Rusty Bike and it’s a must do always on my list when I visit my parents in Clayton. It definitely has the home town feel don’t be off put by the biker memorabilia it adds to the character. The service is always amazing. Get there early or be prepared to wait. Today I got the unicycle but sampled everyone else’s food as well. We also ordered the country fried steak and an order of French toast. The biscuits are soft and their house made jam is unmatched. The French toast has the right amount of sweetness.

Solid breakfast and lunch stop in. I have never tried sweet potato tots and these were the main dish for me. I ordered a tuna salad and it was very flavorful with capers I. It. The spicy ranch dressing gave the salad a zesty taste. Hubby ordered breakfast and the grits and pancakes were fantastic. Always a good sign. I was disappointed because we had heard about their amazing desserts and they did not have any. Other than that, a decent local place with sizable portions. Very filling.

This place was great! It was recommended to me by two different people. We stopped in for a quick bite. We waited about 15 minutes or so for a table. I ride a motorcycle so I loved the decorations. I got the Randy Burger which was a mix of ground beef and bacon. It was delicious. The bacon flavor was subtle. I had to take a bite of just the patty to fully appreciate the flavor. The toppings that came on it set it off. The onion rings were maybe the best I’ve ever had. The breading was light and crispy. I’ll drag some more people to this place in the future!

We were quickly seated, followed by someone taking our order. It was only a few minutes before our breakfast arrived. Our waitress stopped by several times asking if my wife wanted some more coffee. By the time we left, it looked pretty much full.

Stopped here for breakfast since our hotel didn’t serve any breakfast. Waited about 15 minutes, on a Sunday morning, that was not bad at all. My daughter and I sat at the bar, I had the western omelette and she had chocolate chip pancakes. I did order a slice of the banana bread French toast because I HAD to try it. It was delicious! Food was excellent, service was excellent and a nice atmosphere. Will go back next time I’m in the area and try the carrot cake. I’ve been told it’s spectacular.

First time going, the food was AWESOME! And they had some really interesting dishes that I hadn't seen anywhere before. The atmosphere was awesome. I got a shirt too. I will definitely be back!

This place has such a cool, laid back vibe! If you're looking for a great breakfast, this is your spot! The owner's pictures of them "biking" all over the country give you a sense of getting to know them without ever meeting them. Portions are large for the inexpensive price and there are so many options to choose from on the menu! If you don't want leftovers, I recommend splitting a meal. You won't be sorry either way! Our service was great and you definitely feel that local, small town friendliness with the servers. If we travel back to Clayton, we will definitely be returning!

Visiting from out of town, good ol' American traditional cozy mom and pop shop feel. Food was good & came out fast! Every table was full so clearly a local staple.

Ample portions for the cost, great biscuits! I had an omelette, it was huge! My friend had eggs n ham, it too was huge! Very busy cafe tucked in the mountains of N Ga. But right on the main road into town. Ideal place to visit for gear heads and motorcycle enthusiasts. Be prepared to wait. Definitely a place I would recommend to friends and would come back to visit when in town.

Great menu nice old Timey inside motorcycle list, looks like everything's great food lots of choices lots of desserts yummy. We'll see how it goes. Lots of breakfast options only till 3 o'clock no outdoor seating.

A great breakfast at a reasonable price. Great service that is always friendly. I love the multigrain pancakes.

Worth the wait. Even the locals support this place. Service is fast! Enjoy the setting and notice Gunner Stockton's high school football team photo on the wall!

Went there on the way back from the cabin in NC - just keep in mind it is a MAGA themed restaurant as other reviewers noted. My issue is not with that (sonewhat expected in north GA) - both food and service were absolutely terrible. The most generic, bland, tasteless food from a sysco truck. Somewhat shocked by so many good reviews.

Great spot for breakfast just south of downtown Clayton. Big portions, reasonable prices and super fast service. I think our food came out within five minutes of ordering. Everything was delicious but the pancakes and Hawaiian toast were highlights. Coffee was also great! Clean and bright interior with lots of bike/motorcycle decor. Leave your politics and attitude behind... this place will gladly refuse to serve you if you're a jerk.

Celiac friendly! If this means anything to you then you know! I called ahead and spoke to the owner Joel. After just a couple of minutes on the phone I knew he understood what it meant to accommodate someone. Upon arrival he spoke to us personally and gave my daughter full confidence that her meal would be safe. Over the last year of trying to navigate celiac we have found eating out to be a super challenge. Today Joel made our visit amazing. All of this aside the food was wonderful! The service was prompt and the atmosphere made us feel like regulars. We will definitely return when we are in the area. Thank you Joel and staff for a wonderful experience.

A very pleasant surprise. Don't let the negative comments about the decor turn you away from awesome food. This place is decorated as an upscale Biker Bar. It's not something out of "Son's". Give it a try and you just might make a friend or two. Service was awesome. The menu options were on point. Everything was fresh and hot and the coffee was a great morning blend. My wife was torn between a chicken tender lunch or a breakfast. The waitress said "No problem" and switched her breakfast meat option to chicken tenders. There were three, very large, hand breaded, fresh fried perfectly cooked tenders...awesome switch. Don't let a couple stickers or signs sway you from a most excellent meal. If you feel that you might be offended, don't go and support them. It will be your loss.

We were recently in Dillard, Georgia for the leaves change, and we had breakfast at this rusty bike Café and let me tell you the breakfast was huge cooked perfectly and reasonably priced. The overall ambience of the restaurant was really fun with all the Harley Davidson, memorabilia and different famous peoples pictures signed hanging on the wall we especially loved seeing Donald Trump Junior's signed autographed picture on the wall. These people are very patriotic and it shows. The service was fantastic very friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant to everyone traveling in this area.

Went to The Rusty Bike Cafe for brunch today while on an impromptu trip to the mountains. I ordered the #7 (The Three Wheeler) - pancakes, eggs, and sausage. My husband ordered the #3 (Roadster) - Country Fried Steak, gravy, eggs, hash browns, and a biscuit. Everything was really good! Pancakes were delicious, but HUGE!!!

I and my family stopped here on our way back from NC for summer vacation and enjoyed it!! The hash browns, are TO DIE FOR!! They are perfectly crispy on the top and as you continue eating the bottom turns into that excellent kind of soft type! I got the breakfast burrito and it was awesome, just like the employees!! They are supper nice and attentive! This place is awesome, very family friendly, and kind of reminds me of my uncles man cave. Overall 10/10 will visit again if we're in the area!!

Good morning feeling! Biscuits and gravy and all.large portions Coffee topped off regular.

The food wasn't bad nor was the coffee but at the same time wasn't great either. The servers were kind but didn't come to check on us often and I had to ask for a lot of things. But the overall ambience and vibe of the place is nice. So if your out and about it's a nice place for a decent bite.

The customer service was great !! The breakfast we had was great !! Western omelette was stuffed with fresh vegetables and lots of ham !!! The French toast my daughter had was great !! The Karen was great too !! The vibe in the restaurant was super friendly!!! This will be are breakfast place every time we come to Clayton !!

We made a last minute decision to try them for Breakfast during our last morning in Clayton, and SO glad we did. We arrived to a 10-15 minute wait, but were offered instant seating at the bar which we took advantage of. The Owner, Joel, was putting together place settings near us and handed us menus. I ordered "The Trike" and my wife had a biscuit and gravy. Food arrived in about 10 minutes and was absolutely delicious. About twice the hash browns you get at WH, two eggs, 2 strips of bacon, and a large freshly baked biscuit with butter and strawberry jam. We both enjoyed our meal. While we were at the bar, Joel was chatting with us and he was a pleasure to converse with. He told us about some of the other breakfast options and gave us both a sample of his wife's Apple Cinnamon cake, which was excellent. The atmosphere is definitely that of a small mountain town. We felt right at home and enjoyed looking at some of the trinkets and decals scattered around our area. Highly suggest you give them a try!

These folks are GREAT. I'm not writing this review to benefit me or anyone else besides the folks at the cafe. We are somewhat local, non-tourist; Clarkesville to be exact, but when we head up 441 we ALWAYS plan a stop at the cafe for breakfast. I always get the basics, eggs, ham, sausage ,grits, with a slice of french toast. I told the owner a couple weeks ago I was coming back for the 'all you can eat french toast gala'. (the french toast is that good). He told me that would never happen, Ha ! Ha!. We are going by there in a couple of days and will be picking up to-go orders on our way to Bryson City. So I cant indulge in the French Toast Feast this go around, but one day, one day, I WILL!!!!!! Please folks, if you are looking for good, basic, breakfast cooking, give these folks a try. I dont do reviews that often, since most of them are fake, but I trust in these folks and you can too. Bentley Howard

The food was absolutely fantastic and the prices were just as great! Excellent food at a moderate price.

Food, service and if you are up for some sarcasm, sit at the bar ha. Soo much food that we decided to wait for supper before eating again. Corned beef hash done perfectly.

If you take away the cute decor and funny signs you would have the most below average diner you have ever been to. Southern small town diner that couldn't even get the grits right. Sorry, but soupy grits? Also, the coffee was watery and bland. Aside from that, everything else, including the service was pretty bland as well. Big portions dont matter if the food isn't prepared well. Do you self a favor and go to any of the other places in town who actually care.

The food was top notch and very affordable. Great for families and children. Service was prompt and food came to the table in record time. The ambiance is definitely "biker cafe" and conservative.

By far, the best breakfast I've eaten (while traveling). The pancakes tasted just like my mom's. I love the option of 3 meats, grits, and a pancake. Most restaurants don't have this option. Very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!!!!

The place is clean but the bathrooms not clean at all. It was loud in there. Very crowded. Kind of hot in there. The food was reasonably priced and good. The cole slaw was horrible. It was vinegar based.

The food was really solid. My dining companion, and I split an order of the banana bread, French toast, and the Breakfast Burrito. We really enjoyed both items. The banana bread had a nice flavor. It was nice and eggy and covered with bananas. Good time and a delicious praline sauce. It wasn't overly sweet and it had a nice texture. But it's not banana bread is in a loaf of banana bread it's like may be a challah bread flavored with banana. In any case it was the perfect texture for French toast. Surprise star of the meal was the breakfast burrito. I can't explain why I liked it so much. The wrap had a nice chewiness...Maybe the egg is cooked directly on the wrap???? I can't explain the alchemy... It was just a perfect match. We also very much enjoyed the sausage in the burrito. It had a mild flavor and firm texture that we really enjoyed. Just a really solid meal. Very nice. The prices were also very fair, as well as the serving size. We did not go away hungry. In terms of the atmosphere it was fine. The wait staff was really nice. And it felt like a homey place. I could've lived without some of the signage. Not a very welcoming, feeling initially... But we got past it and really enjoyed our food.

Great service and a great meal, served a large cup of coffee with breakfast- egg omelette with sausage so filling I could not finish and biscuit was excellent

A favorite local spot with a bike theme. Casual dining. Good service. Great food. Worth the wait.

Great breakfast place with terrific service! I wish we lived closer ... we'd be regulars! Little town/local cafe - when the locals eat there, ya know it's good!

Let's start with the ambience of this place because I feel like it's the main thing once you walk in lol. We'll get to the food (it was great) but I feel this is a need to know for anyone that wants to try this place. It is very political here. Very clearly pro MAGA and conservative. Not saying anything against it, I just feel it's something people should know in deciding if they want to come here or not. When you walk in there are signs and pictures hanging on every inch of the walls and I'd say when you walk in and around the bar about half of them are something political. When you get to were we sat in the back of the place there are some cool pictures and signs that aren't political in nature (kinda giving off old zaxbys before the rebrand) so that was nice. Aside from that, the food here was really good and so was the service. We got the banana bread French toast that the server (Cassie) recommended and it was a treat. I think it goes a little over the top with the banana bread, but it was still really good, just super decadent. I think it would have been better with regular French toast with all the same toppings of this one though. My fiancé got the Black Bird which is a blackened fried chicken with melted pimento cheese and there rusty sauce that is similar to a yumyum sauce. He said it was amazing. Onion rings were good too. I got the gear shifter. Everything was great the sausage patty was super yummy. I added cheese to my grits and they were not stingy with the cheese at all. We got coffees too and they were pretty good. Overall this place was good, just a little in your face political.

Everything was awesome especially the red velvet cake we sat at the bar for breakfast and the red velvet cake was right in front of me so I got a slice for later it was really good really enjoyed it the restaurant

The banana bread French toast is extremely good. The other breakfast plates are good as well, we had the trike and loved all of it. Service is good, but expect a wait on the weekend - we waited about 30 minutes for a party of three but it was worth the wait.

I said we'd be back and we were. I forgot to mention the nice ambiance of the place. The decor, the staff, and even the customers made for a very enjoyable vibe. Definitely my favorite breakfast place in the area.

While you likely will have to wait at least 10 minutes to be seated, the wait is well worth it. All of their food is delicious.

Absolute one of the best Pancakes ever! Trump would be proud. I can't wait to visit with you guys again. I understand you have the best Hamburger around.

So I happened on this place several years ago and had the best BLT I had ever had in a restaurant. It still pops up in Facebook every year in my memories. I have been following them on FB and they are always posting pictures and bragging on these beautiful cakes and some other desserts. So I decided today to take a ride up into the north Georgia mountains and stop here for lunch. First, the menu has changed (might have been some time ago) and there is no BLT. Disappointed, but I order a Reuben. On the menu under sweets, it has two options, one of which is "Cake of the Day." So I ask what the cake is and I am told that there is no cake, they had half of a cake leftover but somebody bought it all. So, if that random customer had not come in, they were going to serve me day-old cake. You know that day-old stuff in a bakery is always on sale, right? So, now no BLT and no cake. So I pay $20 for a soggy Reuben and a cup of coffee and get to eat it on a sticky bar with a display of Trump memorabilia in front of me. I was always told one of the first rules of business is no politics. Why did I give it two stars? The staff was nice. But I will never be back to this place, there are too many other food options in the area.

This SMALL Peanut Butter Pie amazing but 1 is enough for 4 people to share. This was dessert after excellent Pattie Melt, Breakfast ! Waitresses friendly fun yet short on help.

After a long walk at Tallulah Gorge, my friend and I decided to stop in here for breakfast. I typically come in for lunch. We both love it every time, but I haven't done a review before. We arrived mid-morning and were surprised that there wasn't a wait. There were open tables, too, which is unusual. We were seated right away and our drink order was taken quickly. We both ordered The Trike breakfast with hash browns. Hers had a biscuit and scrambled eggs. Mine was with Hawaiian toast and poached eggs. The eggs were cooked perfectly so when I broke the yolks over my hash browns. Yum! I had never ordered the Hawaiian toast before and was really looking forward to it. However, it was only toasted on one side which disappointed me. The flavor was good, though. We both enjoyed looking at all the paraphernalia and photos on the wall, noting some minor changes. The Rusty Bike is definitely one of a kind! Every visit to this location provides delicious food and efficient service. Don't miss it!

What can I say. This Cafe never disappoints. We stop in for breakfast every time we pass through Clayton. Been doing it for years, and don't plan to stop. If there is a line, just sit tight......it will be worth it! And don't skip out on lunch either! Awesome burgers!

My husband and I recently ate breakfast at the Rusty Bike and the service was horrible. My husband specifically asked the waitress for crispy bacon. When he received his order from a food runner the bacon was almost raw. Our waitress never came back to our table to ask if everything was okay. She came over after we had finishe'd to ask if we needed anything else. She had to notice that the bacon had barely been touched. I understand the need for food runners but feel it is the responsibility of the waitress to follow up on her tables. We will find another place to eat breakfast in the future.

There isn't anything Rusty about this restaurant. Sitting in a little strip on 441S among several other restaurants, this one is a must if you've in the area! Get there early, the line was out the door and down the block. The biscuits were tall and fluffy. Bacon cooked to perfection, eggs and hash were spot on.

On the way to our original destination, we drove past this restaurant. I asked my friend how the food was and she said it was great. She asked me if I wanted to go and I responded yes being breakfast is my favorite meal. This proved to be a fantastic choice. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. My friend and I both ordered the #7 along with a biscuit and side of sausage gravy to share. She opted for original pancakes, one with chocolate chip and one regular. Whereas, I ordered the multigrain pancakes. We both opted for scrambled eggs. She had sausage patties and I had chicken sausage links. Our meals were delivered correct, the food was fresh and served hot. Our server was great! We never wanted for coffee refills and she was knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant has a large dining room as well as a bar area. The condiment selection is on point and they offer multiple hot causes to include Cholula. The menu is vast and the restroom was clean. I recommend breakfast at The Rusty Bike Cafe. It was just what we needed to conquer the trails at nearby Tallulah State Park.

A unique breakfast spot in Clayton. Pretty good reviews. Wait was a bit long, around 45 minutes so be prepared for that. It was the weekend though. It was definitely worth it! Lots of choices on the menu with both breakfast and lunch available. I was Rouen between the burrito, the Ruben or the hog. I landed on the hog. A Burger with bacon in it, topped with pimento cheese, jalapeños, fried onion rings and their Rusty sauce. Really good. The Rusty sauce was really nice. The burger blend was really good. Loved the burger. Deb had the country fried steak biscuit. Delicious as well. Gravy was nice and thick. She also had some French toast. Too sweet for me but really good. A great breakfast/ lunch spot.

The food was amazing, the setting was good, but that's not what I'm here to talk about. The problem was that the service was under par, I ordered a coffee because I need to be caffeinated, but what came out was the most watered down tasteless coffee. So like any other person would do, I asked my waiter for another coffee that was from another pot. DENIED. She said word for word "it's pre-measured and all the same" I replied that maybe it got ran through the filter twice. DENIED. I was downright frustrated, confused, and some would say furious! I waited for them to make another pot and then asked another waiter. She said the same exact thing it's all the same. I had to argue just to get another coffee. So it took arguing to get another coffee. I will recommend going, but I was just telling my experience.

We were in town for the day, and decided to stop in and have brunch! There was a little wait but well worth it. I had pancakes with eggs and country ham. And my friend had breakfast burrito with hashbrowns and grits! Everything was large proportions and delicious! It was freshly made! Our waitress Kim was amazing and quite funny! Everyone who works there was really nice. I highly recommend this place, but please go early if you go on a Sunday.!

Tried burger for the burger challenge. Def worst one out of the bunch. Preformed frozen patties. How you supposed to win with that? Waitress was short and snippy. Never checked or asked if we liked the burger. Come to find out she wanted to go home cause it was her first day back in a while. Trying to say something good but we even saw the waitresses shaking heads and complaining when people came. Sucks when you go out of your way to be extra nice to someone who couldn't care less. I tried to get her to interact. Overall they might have something else good there but I'll never know because we ain't going back! Bless your hearts Rustic (rusty attitude lol) waitresses and burger!

The food here is delicious. Everything we had was fabulous. The service was efficient and fast. The banana bread French toast, corned beef hash and the western omelet were all great. The grits were fantastic. The biscuits were fluffy and delicious. The pork chop was perfectly cooked. We all enjoyed everything we ate.

Went on a day trip to check out Clayton and stopped in for lunch. Reviews for this place are accurate. Plan to wait for a table, service is good and the food is excellent. I got a Reuben which was delicious and fries were a very large portion. My husband got the hog burger and enjoyed. The atmosphere is not for everyone so if you are easily offended you may not like the decor. We found it entertaining. Only downside I would say is the kitchen is open to the restaurant and I watched our server (Lisa S) scrap the tray of a multi-layer peanut butter and chocolate cake with a spoon and eat it. The cake certainly looked scrumptious but it was kinda a turn off and likely frowned upon by the health department.

This place is amazing , food was fresh made to order, service was outstanding . Definitely one of my to go places when in the area. Ambiance superb.

Has everything you could imagine Delicious. Great service Going back right now. Best deal in Clayton