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Cafe International

8546 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545
(706) 878-3102
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Ranked #19 of 42 restaurants in Helen
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Knoxville, Tennessee
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

It IS the best Reuben in town; best this Midwestern German boy's ever had. Beer good. service outstanding.

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Macon, Georgia, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Best Reuben I have eaten ever! Love it! Sitting by the river enjoying the scenery and that Reuben... We will be returning!

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Buenos Aires
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Thats all about Cafe International in Helen. The place is very nice, in front of the Chattahoochee, the atention was also good, but the food is the worst. I usually enjoy eating outside, and this was not an exception, but I recommend it only to drink a beer or just eat a simple sandwich in front of the river. It's... More

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Atlanta
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

however, the roast beef sandwich was really dry. the coleslaw was syrupy sweet. The pickled cabbage was actually good. Overall, the food is nothing to write home about. The location is nice because it's off the water. However I think there are better choices in the area.

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Wellford
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12 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Wonderful food.....great river view. This is the only place to have a Rueben. The wait staff is terrific (especially Connie), the food is delicious, the beer is cold, and the view is terrific. What more could one ask for?

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Marietta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

Service and the food were great. The food was so-so ( wife and I had the Reuben's and kids had spaghetti ).

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Big Canoe
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

OK - to be candid, I'm giving this place an extra star just because it's not German. I know Helen has the whole Bavarian theme going, but most of the restaurants here are disappointing. Café International isn't great - but at least they offer several different types of food to choose from. The location (outdoors, by the river) could be... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

My husband and I were passing through and stop by the cafe international. The sauce for the reuben was so watery made sandwich soggy and it didn't taste fresh. We will not be returning nor will we recommend to anyone.

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Albany, Georgia, United States
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The staff has been here a very long time and make it a point of recognizing you if you are a repeat visitor. The menu is not overwhelming but just the right of amount of selection to give you an International experience. I have never, in my years of coming here, had a bad meal or a bad experience. If... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

Bulk pasta from Costco, Ragu sauce. Sauerkraut and "German" potato salad from a can. Uber greasy wursts. Sausage wasn't even cooked with the pasta, just placed on top. Salsa from a jar, guacamole looked like the one you get in a pouch at the Walmart. Round store brand chips. It's like bad bar food, not worth the price. Service was... More

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