On this crisp, sunny Saturday morning we decided to go on a local explore. We had thirst for a craft coffee and small breakfast. So we ventured for the first time to Brakeman's Cafe. A sweet scene across the street from the Colebrookdale Rail, we sat outside and enjoyed the quiet view. My husband ordered an Iced Caramel Fluff Coffee and my being on a chai kick lately, tried their small hot variety. Drinks came out quickly considering the line of patrons ordering and most of the indoor seating full. We sat with our number at a table outside. The brisk air was delightful and even more delightful was the rest of our breakfast. My husband ordered an Everything Bagel Sandwich with Cheddar and Sausage. He enjoyed it, said it needed some spice or sauce though. I was delighted in my pick! An Everything Bagel with the lemon-dill cream cheese. This cream cheese should be sold on its own! I'd purchase (or would love to steal the recipe!). The cream cheese was more a like a dip in consistency. Smooth, flavorful and light. This was inspo for me to try to make later and put on bagels, sandwiches and crackers (still thinking about eating it, lololol). What a wonderful start to the weekend! A local gem in Brakeman's!! read more

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Brakeman's is my fav! Their speciality/seasonal cold brews are always so fun and delicious. My top fav was the banana cream cold brew. The service is fast and friendly. read more

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Brakeman's is a neat little cafe and coffee shop in Boyertown. Located in a beautifully restored building we have stopped in a number of times for coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Each time we have had great service, food, and coffees. Some highlights are the homemade sourdough used for the breakfast sandwiches, the deviled eggs, and the quiche. Great little place with awesome indoor and outdoor seating options. read more

Great spot to hit up for a coffee and breakfast. We stopped in here while waiting for a train ride and had a great experience. The staff was friendly and the place was packed! We couldn't find a seat and all of the outside seating was wet from the rain, but the owner had walked in and said there were spots on the porch at the house next door so we sat over there and had a nice little private breakfast by the blooming Magnolia. I had an Italian latte with avocado toast, my mother tried the monkey bread and the wife had a bagel with coffee. Everything was fresh and nothing crazy special, although we didn't order anything too exotic. The owner was very nice and recommended other things to do around town, asked if everything was good and interacted with my kids. She seemed very plugged into the community and by watching the traffic come and go from the business you can tell that feeling is reciprocated. It was relaxing to watch the train go by, enjoy some quiet time outside with the company of a gorgeous Magnolia tree. I recommend stopping in here for a bite and a coffee! read more

Good chocolate chip cookies, horrible jalapeño hot chocolate . Mediocre chicken salad sandwich. Very good chicken taco salad. Watery cold brew. 11 am cut off time is strict. No flexibility. Staff has doesn't smile. Feels a bit unwelcoming/unfriendly. read more

only been there twice and i can't wait to go more!! their salads are fantastic but im excited to go back and try a sandwich!! inside is absolutely adorable too read more

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Great atmosphere and coffee ...Town is a nice walk with a swell candy shop nearby...The Colebrook rail road across the street from the coffeeshop is fantastic. read more

This place is small but the food is pretty good. My only complaint is that they don't serve American cheese. Josh had a bagel with lox & cream cheese and loved it. Service was quick, I would be going back again. read more

This establishment is within walking distance of Boyertown high school It is next to the old train station The staff is extremely friendly The coffee and the breakfast are both very good The prices are normal, not over price at all There are plenty of tables, receding inside and outside Quick service Thank you, Breckman for a wonderful breakfast read more

Nice little cafe with great coffee, staff and a good variety of food and snacks. Can get busy on the weekend but line moves quickly.

What an incredible little spot in Boyertown. Actually, it's not so little as you see the indoor seating area but our first visit was nice enough outside to order and have them bring our meals to our table. They have a fairly new chef in the kitchen and she offers some amazing original sandwiches, soups and salads. Desserts too! I had to get the Meatloaf & Bacon Jam Press - Homemade meatloaf, bacon & onion jam, melted cheddar cheese, on a ciabatta. It was one of THE BEST sammies in my life. Amazing combination of flavors and the ciabatta was pressed like a panini so flaky and crispy. Slightly sweet and so savory. My wife loves the pulled pork sandwich too and I also grabbed a chili to go, which did not disappoint. Looking forward to trying some breakfast items and their many drink concoctions. Recommend! read more

Brakeman's Cafe - Meatloaf & Bacon Jam Press Homemade meatloaf, bacon & onion jam, melted cheddar cheese, on a ciabatta. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boyertown, Pennsylvania

The coffee was delicious. The food was ok, not to my taste. Menu was limited and seating was limited. At least it's very convenient for taking the train ride across the street. read more

Food is amazing! The workers are very nice and they are very quick when serving people!

What great little spot in Boyertown. The quaint atmosphere is delightful and the food is a treat. We tried the Nutella and Banana Toast and the Bagel with Locks. Delish! read more

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Poor breakfast food with overpriced coffee that was relatively good. It overlooks a cool train stop

Cute little cafe. Stopped for lunch, had a crust less western quiche and side salad. Greens were a little limp and quiche could've had larger quantity of ham and veggies, but hot tea was great. Wish I had room for some dessert. read more

The only complaint I have is that there are very few vegetarian options. I went with 3 other ladies and we had a nice lunch. As of 11/17/20 there is no indoor seating. They do offer courtesy blankets though and a heater outside. We ordered and our food was brought out to us. The arnold palmer was delicious (fresh squeezed lemonade). One of my friends got the soup of the day and said it was really good (white chicken chili). 3 of us got the special (carnitas rice bowl). It was really good! Extra charge for avocado and sour cream. The cilantro crema on top is reallyyyy good. I wish they would have a vegetarian option of this because $10.50 for rice beans and corn seemed extra. Lovedddd the chocolate chip pumpkin muffin. Very moist. The servers were really sweet! They have alot of coffee options but I don't drink coffee so cant review those haha read more

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The food and drinks at Brakeman's are exceptional! You can cozy right up and look over the Colebrookdale Railway development site While downtown there are many shops that offer the best quality of hidden gems and other goods! read more

If you are ever blessed to visit brakemans when the magnolia tree is blooming you'll see right away why this little spot is so magical. Cozy vibes :) definitely worth the visit read more

It's a struggle for me to force myself to choose healthy options. Except for when I go here. The salads are so incredible that I drive over for one every Friday. Always, every time: fresh lettuce. Crisp fruits and vegetables. Fresh meats. Delicious dressing. And a good sized portion. read more

Brakeman's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boyertown, Pennsylvania

This place has breakfast and lunch but never the Twain shall meet. Don't try to order lunch at 10:50c because the host will tell you that they won't even start to make it until 11:00. Also, the "breakfast bowl" is just scrambled eggs. No potatoes or anything else that's normally presumed in a breakfast bowl. read more

I love everything about this awesome cafe, the atmosphere is so homey and pleasant, the food is always delicious and the menu changes to give us new things to try, I go there whenever I can read more

Great service, great food and coffee, beautiful setting. I have been here multiple times it doesn't disappoint

This place is adorable. The inside is well laid out, and I like the visible rafters and hanging lights. They have a really great patio area and tons of specialty coffee drinks to choose from! Far superior to Dunkin--make sure you support local! read more

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Brakeman's was a delicious little spot to stop for an afternoon coffee. My family and I ordered Toddy's. Both hot and cold variants. They were quick and extremely delicious. The shop was decorated for the holidays and had a large selection of both meals and sweet snacks to choose from. The staff was very warm and inviting! We ended up also purchasing a bag of local coffee to take home with us and the team at Brakeman's had no issue grinding it up before we left. I highly recommend you stop in if you want to try out something new. They even had blankets at the tables outside for you to bundle up in! read more

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Pretty good place. They do alright with the coffee. What really annoys me is that I'm always late for work when I order breakfast here. Even when i call ahead I'm waiting ten min. This makes no sense. The reason I call in it so that I have plenty of time to get food before work. They wait till you get there to start making it. Which defeats the purpose of calling in. Not cool guys. read more

This adorable little coffee and sandwich spot is directly across from the train in town. It's small. There are only 16 seats inside, but there is also ample seating outside with cozy blankets provided. It would be a perfect pet-friendly spot for outdoor summer eating. When I walked in, it was packed! A long line of people were at the counter and there was only one table open. Despite the crowd, the staff was friendly and fast. They had a few different types of soups. I was impressed to see they had three types of iced tea. I later heard that their coffee is amazing, but I didn't get to try it. The breads are from Frecon's and so are the baked goods. I had chicken salad on a multigrain roll. It was delicious. I tried the bean salad, which was fresh and flavorful. My friends also commented on how good their meals were. Parking is easy. Not only was the staff absolutely lovely, but the man behind me was making recommendations. He claimed to be working his way through the menu and hadn't had a bad meal yet. I loved the exposed brick and beams. I honestly expected Lorelai Gilmore to pop in for a cup of coffee. The decorations, vintage wavy glass windows, the food make this a perfect place to visit! read more

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Love their house blend ! Always find a reason to stop in. Also has a coffee punch card, thank you for that !

Just had breakfast and coffee there . Everyone was very nice. The breakfast sandwich was very good and the little old buildings are neat and clean and a very good complement to the rail road . I will definitely be back again read more

Fresh and organic menu Coffee selections are on point Wonderful outdoor space to relax and enjoy your food read more

We went there yesterday for breakfast. The staff is very pleasant. You order at the counter and then they bring out your food when it is ready. It is open seating. You can sit anywhere there is an open seat. Indoor and out door seating. Not a lot on the menu but what they serve is very good. I ordered the bacon, cheese, egg on a plain bagel and it was excellent. There is no parking lot, but street parking is available. Recommend this place for a nice casual breakfast or lunch. read more

Cutest place you'll ever see. Coffee and food are very good! Try the smoked salmon bagel!

Honestly, I get the hype that you'll read here on other reviews. It's a small eclectic place that's cool looking and serves as a nice local establishment. The reason I'm rating this only 3 stars, is not because I've had a terrible experience (I've been here many many times), but because I've grown to know what to expect of Brakeman's and in comparison to other places I've been, I feel the 3 stars are warranted. Expect to pay a premium for the trendy vibe, expect to wait a while as nothing is fast, but also expect a decent meal/drink (I've had almost everything on the menu and found it all to be middle of the road). I've often found this quaint spot to be staffed with a crew that lacks any sense of urgency (including the kitchen staff), however are friendly and hospitable. In summary- if you're in no hurry (or are catching a train ride next door) and don't mind spending some dough for what you could make at home - you'll not be disappointed with the experience. However, if you are in a hurry or are looking for something of a higher quality, might want to save this spot for another time. I'd really recommend it for a sleepy summer morning out on their porch. read more

Great food and specialty coffees. The biggest challenge is seating. It's so popular at normal eating times there are no tables. They did expand and are great when the weather is nice for outside seating but inside just not big enough. read more

every time i come my coffee is so gross . taste like water n sugar . do they not use real espresso?

Great local place. Limited menu and seating in the cooler weather but the outdoor seating is awesome. The menu they do offer is solid. Great place to meet up with a few friends (if meeting outdoors) or to grab a cup of coffee read more

Always delish! Great menu! Friendly Staff! I only wish I had found this place sooner read more

I ordered catering for an office lunch and Brakemans delivered a soup kettle and tray of sandwiches. Everyone loved the meal, especially the roasted red pepper soup and roast beef sandwich! read more

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Love the location and out door table area . Food was ok and very pleasant service . Railroad cars across the parking lot is a real kid friendly treat . read more

I had really enjoyed Brakeman's coffee selection, specialty drinks, and seasonal menus since their opening. In the past I have always felt welcome, however, recently a member of our group was directly told that groups are not welcome. They have a large table but I guess it is decor only. read more