Rust General Store, San Diego CA

I highly recommend the sandwiches. Tasty! While you are waiting, take a turn around the store!

This place is a little slice of magic - I try to stop by now whenever I have a little time before catching the Coaster home. Great to poke around at the old-timey items- it always sparks my imagination. The wild boar chili comes with sour cream and sprinkled with cacao nibs which is a pretty divine pairing. The patio space out back is the perfect spot to enjoy a snack!

Had a lot to pick from I walked around in here for 5 to 10 minutes and no one even said hi or asked me if I needed help with anything

So adorable, and such a fantastic little store! Owned by the same company who runs a restaurant down the road. It’s a great place to eat, as well! My family has never been disappointed at either location. Rust is a great place to stop for a lazy bite (not if you are in a hurry) or just run in for some salt water taffy. My kids like to make their own mix. They have fun drinks, and the vibe is perfect, quaint, and homey. Everyone is welcoming and kind. We love both establishments! The homemade breads and pickles are delish!

Great little general store! Very 1800's with a good menu of sandwiches, coffees, teas and good soups! Try the herbed crostini with the French onion or tomato basil. In the summer the prickly pear lemonade is so refreshing but in the winter they have the BEST hot apple cider! Nice little gem hidden in Old Town, just south of Fiesta de Reyes, next to the Johnson House.

Extremely slow service, 40 minute wait for a brat and a hot dog. Waitresses seemed completely lost.