Based on 134 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No delivery
Address:
502 E 2nd St, Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: (419) 980-7411
Website: https://riny.top/the-rumor-mill-cafe
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Hours
| Wednesday | 6 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 6 AM–2 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–2 PM |
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Reviews
Mackenzie Rae
The people here ignored me and my girlfriend. They only ever came to ask about food in drinks no casual conversation like everyone else gets. Both of us ordered a Big Rumor. Bacon was almost raw, hard sausage patty, raw eggs only thing cooked was pretty much the edge of the eggs, hard potatoes. I ordered Over medium eggs. Plus the stares we received. I don’t even want to pay for my meal, I didn’t eat anything besides the premade pancakes. We shouldn’t have to pay $26 just for people to be biased.
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Becca Smith
Very local spot where locals hang & the owner serves up hospitality & a mighty fine experience! Sure to find your cup of coffee tipped off every little bit to keep it hot & you chattering with energy.
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Jeff Goddin
I’m torn… Super homey feel, regulars don’t even have to place drink orders, she just knows. Guys hanging out chatting, catching up, old couples and young families with kids. Would love to recommend everybody in Defiance or passing through stop and enjoy the good food, good prices, and great service, but I’d be afraid it would ruin some of the charm if the place got overwhelmed by people just looking to mind their own business…
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Danita Brunk
A great place to sit and chat with friendly people. Whether you know them or not! There’s a warning on the door you really should read before entering! A great place to eat if you don’t get offended easily! The food was absolutely top line. Support locals yall
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Allison Lillard
First of all, I live 600 miles away and the owner made it feel like it was my neighborhood breakfast joint. The food came and everything was excellent. Well priced and very good quality. This place deserves a lot of business. They work hard and put out a quality product. I only wish they were in North Carolina so I could eat there more often
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Adrienne Quigley
Good food….great service and fair prices
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Todd Sowers
GEST OUT THERE!!!! Great Home cooked meals! Plenty of food on the plate makes for a GREAT DAY! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️
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Jen Ifer Kolb
Ordered scrambled eggs and received over easy.
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Kimberly Coke
I was here for the first time today 2.23.23. Most awesome food and friendly family atmosphere. Will Be back Thank u
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Jeff Vernon
I haven’t been in the city for years so the revamp from Tom’s Donuts to Rumor Mill is very noticeable for me. I enjoyed to old Superior coffee but the current coffee is just as good and still literally fresh ground per pot. First thing you notice is a carpeted dining room but it works. From the very clean kitchen (a rarity for a small kitchen) came my 3 eggs, home fries, ham and toast. Along with my coffee my bill came to just over 12 bucks. About $2.00 less than the same breakfast I order other places. I saw they had full biscuits and gravy with 2 eggs at $4.99 which I see at similar small restaurants at $7.99. You can also call ahead and pick up your meal from the drive thru window!!
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