The Caboose

Specialties

Offering specialty sandwiches, homemade sides and desserts in a restored caboose on the square in the quaint town of Rutledge, GA, the Caboose is a friendly, family-​focused neighborhood gathering place for delicious made-​from-​scratch food, served with love and a smile.

History

Established in 1996.

The Caboose began as fudge shop, but morphed quickly into offering ice cream and shaved ice. Soon after, sandwiches were added. In 2011, the Caboose expanded into a sit-​down restaurant. Still offering the ice cream and shaved ice and counter service for to-​go orders, the Caboose now welcomes locals and visitors alike to sit down and stay awhile and enjoy perusing the art and books and homemade canned goods available in the restaurant. All are welcome at the Caboose!

Meet the Business Owner

Ed and Molly H.

Business Owner

Ed is the awesome fella who thought having a caboose as a fudge shop in downtown rutledge would be a great idea. He found the caboose locally (it was a caboose that actually traveled through Rutledge!) and he and his wife, artist Molly Lesnikowski, restored the Caboose and opened in summer 1996. Ed is there most days, in and out, helping the servers, talking with guests, and visiting with the regulars. Amy, the manager, has been with the Caboose for over 18 years, and keeps things running seamlessly, while also concocting amazing sweets and delectable specials.