More than a Café
Cafés are everywhere.
But how many truly remain unforgettable?
Emilia is different. Not your standard café, no compromises. Right in the heart of Essen Rüttenscheid, yet a place to unwind. Here, taste matters – real ingredients, real flavors. Vegan breakfast options in Essen? We’ve got them. Vegetarian dishes? Of course. And if you prefer the classics, we have those too. The main thing? It has to taste good. The main thing? You start your day right. Looking for something light? Our tapas, bagels, bocadillos, and salads are more than just side dishes. Fresh, creative, made with love. Perfect for your healthy lunch in Essen Rüttenscheid. No fuss, just great flavor.
But let’s not forget the sweet side. Our cakes are exactly what they should be: truly delicious. Sometimes classic, sometimes unique – but always made with the best ingredients and without unnecessary frills. Cozy inside. Relaxed outside. Our café with an inner terrace in Essen is a hidden oasis. Perfect for a break from the hustle and bustle. Once you find it, you’ll want to stay.
Here. Now. Always.
Emilia Rue GmbH
Rüttenscheider Str. 239, 45131 Essen
Reservations: +49 201 368 06 930
Delivery & Take-Away
Enjoy on the go or right here with us.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Just walk in ♥ Come by and feel at home.
Savory
Our savory breakfast platters are freshly prepared. Choose between vegan, vegetarian, or meat options – all served with fresh bread and delicious sides.
Buen Amigos
Jamon Serrano, Manchego, Salchichón, Gouda, cream cheese, and butter
14,90 €
Viva Vegan
Grilled zucchini, eggplant, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, soy yogurt, and hummus
15,90 €
Queso Karamba
Manchego, Gouda, mini mozzarella with spiced marinated Manchego, cream cheese, and butter
12,90 €
Carlos Cancero
Jamon Serrano, Salchichón, turkey, cream cheese, and butter
12,90 €
Bagels
Our bagels are freshly baked. You can choose between a plain or seeded bagel (additional €0.30) and either cream cheese or a mildly spicy mojo spread.
Bagel Salmon
Salmon with cream cheese, lettuce, and tomato
9,90 €
Mediterranean Bagel
Manchego, turkey, or Jamon Serrano with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions
9,80 €
Vegan Bagel
Hummus, grilled zucchini, eggplant, lettuce, tomatoes, onions
9,90 €
Sweets
Our croissants and cakes are the perfect sweet addition. The cakes are delivered fresh daily from Café Benuro – ensuring the best taste in every bite.
Overnight Oats
Oats, agave syrup, banana, berries, oat milk
5,50 €
Croissants
Plain
Butter & jam or honey (+€0.90) / Jam & Nutella (+€1.50)
3,80 €
Cakes
Cheesecake €5.20
Brownie or Cheese-Brownie €5.50
Death by Chocolate (choose from: Cheesecake, Peanut Butter, Walnut Salted Caramel) €5.60
Hazelnut Brownie (gluten-free) €5.60
from 5,20 €
Yoghurt
Yogurt with fresh fruit or walnuts
Fruit-nut mix (+€0.50)
Soy yogurt (+€1)9,40 €
Salads
Our salads bring freshness and variety to your plate. Whether it’s a flavorful tomato salad or a crunchy pomegranate salad – a delight that’s always perfect.
Tomato Salad
Cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, onions
Dressing: Honey-mustard or lemon-agave (vegan)7,90 €
Pomegranate Salad
Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, bell pepper, pomegranate seeds, onions
Dressing: Honey-mustard or lemon-agave (vegan)11,50 €
Extras
Manchego or Feta Cheese (+€3.40)
Jamon Serrano (+€3.90)
Grilled Zucchini/Eggplant (+€4.00)
Falafel (+€4.70)
Chicken Breast Fillet (+€4.90)
Eggs
Our scrambled eggs and fried eggs are freshly prepared for you. Choose from savory sides – all served with fresh bread for the perfect start to your day.
Emilia Special
Seeded bread with cream cheese, Manchego, tomatoes, two fried eggs, and turkey or Jamon Serrano
Salmon (+€1)11,90 €
Scrambled Eggs
+ Cherry tomatoes (€1)
+Feta cheese & tomatoes (€2)
+ Onions, chorizo & cherry tomatoes (€3)
+ Turkey, onions & feta cheese (€3)3 eggs7,20 €
Bocadillos
Our bocadillos are freshly made and prepared with love. Choose from a selection of savory or vegetarian toppings – served in crispy cubanos.
Boccadillo Manchego
Cream cheese or mildly spicy spread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and Manchego
Fried eggs (+€2.40)9,90 €
Bocadillo with turkey
Cream cheese or mildly spicy spread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and turkey
Fried eggs (+€2.40)9,90 €
Boccadillo Jamon
Cream cheese or mildly spicy spread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and Jamon Serrano
Fried eggs (+€2.40)9,90 €
Tapas
Our tapas are small delights with a big impact. Whether savory or vegetarian – freshly prepared, they bring the taste of Spain straight to your table.
Tapas
Aioli €4.70
Hummus €4.70
Olives €4.30
Bacon-wrapped dates €5.40
Grilled zucchini and eggplant €5.40
Manchego €5.80
Spicy marinated Manchego €5.80
Falafel €5.80
Grilled chorizo €5.80
Jamon Serrano €6.90
Baked goat cheese (with honey and rosemary) €8.90from 4,30 €
Sweet & Savory, Bagels, Bocadillos, Eggs, Tapas, and Salads in Rüttenscheid
What others are saying.
Fazit: Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Essen etwas teuer und bei den Frühstücksplatten gibt es zu wenig Aufstrich. Dennoch sehr lecker und nur zu empfehlen.