Cafe International

Best rueben... Hands down.

Celebrated getting a covid shot by treating myself to a riverside bite to eat in Helen at Cafe International, right by the bridge. Snagged one of the few parking places on site, went in and got a rock star greeting (on my first visit) from Ashlie.nnNo better way to begin a meal in such a beautiful location. Thanks, Ashlie!nnKristen served me, as I gawked at the Chattahoochee River down below ... remembering all the times I tubed with my little girls years ago. Hoping to take one or more of the seven grandchildren they've given me since then, someday.nnI enjoyed my roast beef sandwich, as I enjoyed the day. Kristen surprised me by not hesitating when I asked if she had any horseradish. She brought me just enough ... and it was just spicy enough to add even more tang to my lunch.nnOh, that reminds me. I got the side salad, but didn't have high hopes for anything special. Was I surprised! Kudos to Cafe International for adding slices of fresh onion! They added a zest to the other ingredients. Onions not to your liking? The pieces were large enough to remove, if you were so inclined.nnMy point is: Cafe International served bold food, not flavorless, bland meals. Some restaurants offer tasteless, inoffensive portions of industrial food in order not to offend anyone's taste or lack thereof.nnGive me tasty food. A friendly greeting at the door. Cheerful, helpful service from someone like Kristen. And the priceless view of seasonal tubing through Helen on the Hooch.nnGive me Cafe International in Helen, please.

Awesome beer. Awesome views and yummy Reuben. What more can you ask for:) definitely a must when in helen.

The service as well as the food was fabulous as always. Sitting by the river and having lunch made our day. We'll be back.

Awful service and very poor management! Food is decent but because of quality of service we won’t go back.