Now Open in Rufus

Your day starts better when the coffee does.

Hand-pulled espresso, fresh-baked pastries, and a counter full of neighbors who know your name. This is the kind of café that makes Rufus feel like home.

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4.9★
Local Favorite
Daily
Fresh Roasted
Since
Rufus, OR
A warm café interior with steaming coffee cups on a marble counter, soft natural light, and pastel tones
Fresh Brewed
Every morning at 6 AM
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Single-Origin Coffee

Carefully sourced beans, roasted to order for peak flavor.

Fresh Baked Daily

Pastries and breads made from scratch every morning.

Community Heart

A gathering place built on connection and good conversation.

Early to Evening

Open from 6 AM — your morning ritual to your evening wind-down.

Warm interior of Charlies Café with wooden counters and soft lighting
A barista pouring latte art into a ceramic cup
Freshly baked pastries displayed on a café counter
Coffee bar with espresso machine and beans
Our Story

A Place Where Everyone Belongs

Charlies Café opened its doors on E 1st St with one simple belief: the best moments of your day — the morning pause, the midday catch-up, the quiet evening wind-down — deserve a space that feels like yours.

We source our coffee from roasters who share our commitment to quality and sustainability. Every pour, every bake, every pour-over is done with the kind of care you'd expect from a place that sees you as a regular before you even introduce yourself.

Whether you're grabbing a quick espresso on your way to work, settling in with a book and a cappuccino, or meeting friends for wine and cheese in the evening — this is your spot in Rufus.

Locally Owned
Proudly Rufus
Sustainably Sourced
Ethical bean partners
Made Fresh Daily
No shortcuts
Dog Friendly Patio
Four-legged friends welcome
More Than Coffee

The Heart of Rufus

Charlies Café is more than a place to grab a drink. It's where routines become rituals, and strangers become neighbors.

Cozy seating area with soft lighting and warm decor at Charlies Café

Your Daily Ritual

Walk in knowing your usual is waiting. Our baristas learn your order, your name, and the little things that make your morning a little brighter.

Friends gathered around a table laughing over coffee at Charlies Café

Gather & Connect

Whether it's a catch-up with an old friend, a first date, or a team meeting — our space is designed for conversation and connection.

Community event or art display at Charlies Café

Community Events

Open mic nights, local art rotations, and community board updates — we're proud to be a platform for Rufus creativity and connection.

Find Us

Come Say Hello

We're right on the main street in Rufus. Pull up a chair, stay a while.

Address

501 E 1st St
Rufus, OR 97050

Phone
(530) 558-1733

Call us for catering or private events

Email
alicerabbit234@gmail.com

We reply within 24 hours

Hours
Seven days a week
Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Your Table Is Waiting

The best conversations start with a cup.

Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, there's always something new to discover at Charlies Café. Come experience what Rufus has been talking about.

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