Rutabegorz

About the Business

Specialties

Rutabegorz offers anything from the the healthiest vegetarian salad to a decadent dessert. Our menu is very eclectic serving Italian, American, Mexican and of course Veggie friendly dishes. Of course we do serve turkey, ham, chicken, salami and shrimp, just no red meat.

History

Established in 1970.

Rutabegorz Fullerton, the first of three locations, was originally the office and residence of Dr. Olsen, a local well known physician who practiced medicine out of the building for over 40 years. In 1970, it was decided that the town needed a coffee house...a place to hang out and discuss the world's problems. Ruta's was born. When it first opened, Ruta's served only coffee, bagles, ice cream, carrot cake and of course our famous cheesecake. Buisness was great and customers demanded more, causing Ruta's to evolve into today's full service restaurant. Rutabegorz' nearly 40 year history is rich. Once threatened in 1973 to become a parking lot, the faithful Fullerton community got together and signed petitions, marched and raised Cain. Ruta's prevailed! Today the current restaurant has expanded into the buildings next door and continues to be a favorite hang out for customers of all ages.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Paul B.

Business Owner

Ever since he could remember, Paul Berkman, the owner of Rutabegorz Restaurants relished eating out.  As many people, dining out was part of his daily routine.  For Paul, the dining out experience was best when it involved the community.  People you knew, people you were about to meet, and people who simply added to robust atmosphere of a bustling cafe where the elements that attracted Paul the most.It is not surprising then to know that Paul's first forms of employment were working at restaurants in Los Angeles where he served and bussed tables.  All the while, Paul had a dream to start his own restaurant, one with personally unique theme and style.