Railway Cafe

Our first time at Railway Cafe and I must say we are adding it to our "Return List". The cup of pinto beans w/fresh made chips and grilled cheese were tasty and fulfilling. The Turkey BLT with toasted sourdough bread was excellent as were the sweet potato fries. Our server was very attentive and helpful and made us feel very welcome as new customers. We saw plates and plates of food going past us and ALL of it looked fantastic! I was also impressed that they use and support local farmers and markets! BONUS! We'll be back soon!

First visit to Railway, and not sure if we will be back. We both ordered the Pimento Bacon Burgers, and both ordered medium rare, but always cooked well done. Neither had a good taste or presentation of plates. Spending $45.00 dollars for lunch and we could have dined at Scott’s Crossing, and received a better burger!

This was the 1st time trying Railway Cafe as we had gone to Athens for filing documents at courthouse. My husband is an attorney and suggested I join him for a beautiful drive. He had decided this would be a wonderful lunch place for us to try! Was he ever RIGHT!! Best Roasted Tomatoe Basil soup and Petit Grilled cheese EVER!! Such robust, mouth watering taste that hit the spot on the cool day! My husband chose Chicken Salad Sandwich with chips and he was smiling, so I know he loved it too. For dessert we had the most decadent creme brule, I believe we have ever tasted! This dessert was creamy, cooked to perfection, dusted with a morsel of cinnamon to compliment the Mexican Vanilla in this outstanding dessert. Fresh blue berries and sliced strawberries topped the thin shell of brown sugar browned to a crisp layer. Staff were helpful, kind and attentive to keeping his tea glass filled as well as his water, this is huge for us. Establishment was very clean, the atmosphere was all the other restaurants should strive to be, enjoyable....not rushed. BUT get there early! People flock to this restaurant! Standing room only as we exited. Prices were well below what the magnificent quality of food and amount you get should be. Seriously cannot wait to go back! Compliments to the chef, as his wife/partner came over and conversed with us for a bit. She was ecstatic that we were bragging on all of his delicious talent with preparing all of our lunch for that day. They are a must see in Athens, Tx.