Review: Ruth’s Keystone Cafe
Author: WIBIA | Filed under: Food Reviews, Location: Indianapolis, IN
Ruth’s Keystone Cafe
3443 E 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
http://www.ruthscafe.com
I rarely go out to breakfast. Why? Because it is so easy to make at home. Plus, I am usually pretty happy with the basics, so I don’t need to pay $5.00 for two eggs and toast! Ruth’s was closed for a little while and when it re-opened I added it to the list and finally got around to it.
They have a pretty standard breakfast menu with omelets, egg scrambles, pancakes, etc. They had a few sandwiches, hence:
What I Ate: Brie LT $8.00. Sourdough, bacon, brie, lettuce and saffron aioli. Served with chips and a salad.
Okay, I am well aware that this is not normal breakfast fare, but it sounded good. The sandwich was pretty tasty at first bite. There was a thin layer of bacon and I could’ve used more. However, there was a ton of the saffron aioli and with the richness of the brie, I didn’t think that the sandwich even needed the extra fat. There was a lot of brie on here and this really should’ve been sold as a panini as it was made on a panini press. The sourdough was pretty tasty as well.
The salad was just greens with their viniagrette and some raw white onion. I tasted more oil than anything, nothing happening here. The chips were straight out of the bag, but I liked them a lot. They tasted like Cape Cod brand, but that’s just a guess though.
Would I Buy It Again? Yes, but I would not order the Brie LT again. The service was exceptional and I enjoyed the place. My wife ordered an egg scramble and I liked that. It was pretty busy, so I will assume that there are some real winners on the menu.
-wibia
Tags: Bacon, Breakfast, brie, Food, ruth's keystone cafe, saffron aioli, salad
I disagree. Breakfast out, at a leisurly pace, with the papers and lots of coffee is one of lifes simple but wonderful pleasures. I think its a real treat, and I know its easy at home, and cheaper, but its not as undulgent, and it makes me feel happy.
Coming to the Us next month and the breakfasts are a highlight.
My favorite thing at Ruth’s is the warm wild mushroom salad (ok not for breakfast). Lots of candied walnuts, blue cheese and mushrooms over spinach with a truffle vinaigrette. It’s good. And you can get half of one with a sandwich or soup too…
I also enjoy dining out for breakfast, but I usually get a “Melting Pot” at a local diner. It’s a skillet filled with hash browns, onions, sausage, bacon, ham, melted cheddar, all topped with eggs. It’s not something I’m going to bother making at home, so I go out for it. But I wouldn’t order something basic like eggs and toast at a restaurant.
Going to breakfast is one of my favorite things. I have tried Ruth’s several times and it has always been a disappointment. The service has been non-existent or rushed and every meal has been cold.
i always get eggs benedict when i go out for breakfast because i’m not going to make an entire batch of hollandaise sauce at home (especially when i see how much butter goes into it). so breakfast out becomes a real treat.