Great place to stop by to get lunch in Cold Spring.The food was pretty good and also with big portions. However there was a little bit waiting and also some flies in outdoor seating area. Overall 4 stars. Recommend this place. read more

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My parents and I drove out to Cold Spring to explore, so we happened to be in the area. It was towards the end of our day here and we wanted to grab something to eat before we headed back. We immediately spotted this restaurant as soon as we crossed the underpass into Main St. Most other places seemed to be either closed or too far, so we just decided to stick with Cold Spring Depot Restaurant. Since the weather was great, we walked in and opted to sit outside. There is a decent amount of tables outside and it wasn't crowded at all outside at 5-6pm. It's cool sitting outside. Once in a while, you can heard the Metro North/Amtrak whizz by. At first, I was a bit surprised cause it's fairly close and loud, but you get used to it after a while. It's not too bothersome. On a fairly cool day, it's nice to choose the outdoor seating instead. Once we got seated, we were given the menu immediately. The menu has an abundance of typical American foods (aka burger/sandwiches). I wanted to experiment and try Ahi Tuna Poke appetizer, so we went with that and the waiter's recommended Portobello Swiss Burger. After we ordered, I noticed that the service was kind of slow. I don't know if it's just the culture here, but I noticed that the food took a while to come out. But once we got the food, I had mixed feelings about the food that we ordered. One was positive and one not so much. For the positive, the waiter's recommended Portobello Swiss Burger came out to be pretty good. The Portobello Swiss has a fairly thick burger w. cheese, lettuce, tomato topped with tiny mushrooms inside. My mom who is not a huge burger fan even like it. As for the Ahi Tuna Poke appetizer, it was not so great. It was what I expected in terms of how it looked, but it tasted quite salty. It seems like they had put a decent amount of soy sauce inside. When asked for some bread, our waiter was nice enough to get us some bread/butter, which made it a little better. Overall, it was a good experience, but nothing extraordinary. Just okay. read more

I have been coming here since 1994, the menu has changed many times over the years. I really enjoy this place specially during warm weather when we get to sit outside and listen to some live music. Kids love watching the train go by as we eat. Today we tried the onion soup which was exceptional, I had the pork schnitzel and I liked it a lot. The bacon and sprouts with walnuts were delicious, I want to try making it at home. I hope they have it next time we go there. read more

Was here again , yesterday after the 3hr hike w/ Yesenia .we able to seat out side . Our Waiter Danny , who served till we left was great to take to during our stay ... we both ordered 4 pints of Beer and Rose w/ an order of the Cheesesteak egg rolls , it's an order of 3 cut up into 6 pieces w/ provolone & Shishtito Dipping sauce on it. It was good enough it's fried but it wasn't too greasy. It's a spot of the trail coming back toward metro north into Manhattan... on Weekends it's probably packed here on nice days . We come up on a Wednesday. Middays are better for seating here ... large menu for drinks and you can seat inside up to the bar now too. But you will deal w/ Amtrak trains running along side the restaurant... so be prepared to speak very loud or still while it rides by ...We were patient but they will get your orders in ... We're were there for like over 2 hrs there. After a long hike , you probably just want to come here for some drinks and food to gain back your energy... . read more

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Nice spot to enjoy lunch when doing a day trip to Cold Spring NY. When we were here recently we enjoyed it. Was a great day so we sat outside in the large patio area. There was some live music being formed by a couple of really old guys performing blasts from the past. It was kinda hokey but they weren't too loud and it added to the ambiance on a beautiful Fall day. Service for us was very good. Our waiter made some nice suggestions and our meals were fine. Chicken pot pie ($14) and burger special of the day topped with sauerkraut and ham ($14) that also came with a side of potato salad. The portions were large, filling, and delicious. They have a decent beer and drink list here, and more than enough on the menu to choose from including some German type plates. Prices were ok and overall it was a perfect choice for us to start off our day tripping here. Good thing we did a lot of walking to help burn off all those calories! Be aware that it is right next to the train station and the trains whizz right by as the tracks run along the outside dining area. Kind of fun to experience. The kids here got a kick out of it. Very relaxed and cozy locals spot that has been there for a long time now. Went inside to look around and it has a warm feel to it with railroad station implements, glass lamps, and antiques all around. They even have a fireplace and bookcases lining the walls. Very old school in a welcoming way. read more

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Went there with my husband, weekend before last . I really wanted a specific drink I had not had in a long time. Is not made anymore! Disappointing! We ordered lunch anyway. Him, a burger, myself, a fried chicken sandwich. Both were Extremely Greasy and Inedible! In hindsight, We should have sent the food back! The only bright spot about this restaurant was our waiter Tim. Very Nice guy, works inside at the bar! Aside from that, Limited menu, Disgusting Food, and too Expensive! If you want a good lunch or dinner, Don't Go To The Depot! You Will Not Be Happy with your dining experience! read more

Landed here by chance and loved everything. Bartender was attentive, friendly and very personable. Food was very good. This place will definitely be on a list to go back:) read more

Interesting restaurant in a setting that is a little "different". This place is right next to the railroad tracks and sitting outside ... every few minutes one begins to hear rumbling that gets louder and louder until a train comes zooming by when one must stop their conversations for a few seconds ... but very quaint and enjoyable. My friend and I shared a pretzel for appetizer and I then had the Tagliatelle Pasta with Shrimp and Chorizo while my friend had a burger. The food was ok, although the shrimp in my pasta tasted frozen not fresh. Sauce was excellent. The pretzel (which is advertised to be "Everything Spiced") was not spicy but was fine. Our server, Julia, was really really excellent. Came back multiple times to check on us and was really very nice. However, we did have one "glitch" worth reporting. The kitchen was apparently backed up and the appetizer took a really long time to come out. We became concerned and told our server that we wanted to make sure that it didn't come out together with the main courses. A few minutes later, a "runner" came out from the kitchen to drop off the pretzel and said in a very nasty way (and I quote) "The food comes out when it comes out, guys!" and then walked away. He left both of us with our jaws dropped. We were so shocked that we frankly didn't even respond to him. I have never been spoken to like that in any restaurant I have ever been in. We did report this to the manager on the way out, telling him that we understand especially in today's world, finding good help is difficult. But a remark like that is inexcusable coming from a restaurant employee. So while I might have given the place four stars, I had to knock down the rating to three due to this. Still, the food is decent and is worth a try. read more

Located a block away from the Metro North Cold Spring station, this is the perfect place to grab food and drinks after a long day of hiking. This place seems like it's widely popular among visitors and locals. We had a 20 minute wait for lunch on a Sunday, but didn't mind waiting outside. Staff was over-the-top friendly and extremely accommodating. The food is good, but nothing to rave about. Their double-double burger is a giant mound of a mess and the meat was dry. The friend chicken sandwich was just fine, but the buns they use are way too bready. Come for a beer and share a dish to save some $$$. read more

First time here yesterday, here's what we found; Service= good, would have had more drinks if they came by table more often, but that's not a real complaint, overall service was fine Location= on the tracks opposite side of river Ambience= very very comfortable, casual attire *New England Clam Chowder= Excellent, with big chunks of clam & potatoes *Double, double burger=Excellent, it's a double patty so it's tough to keep clean with this one, but the savory onions mixed with the cheese and sauce was pretty awesome *Braised Beef Cheek Pierogies= "Out of this world" and that's not from me...that's from one of the most critical judges of EVERYTHING (raved about it actually) Terrific overall experience Note- if your not familiar with this town you may find parking a nuisance but we usually grab any spot as soon as we're nearby and walk, the town is artsy, antique and eclectic so parking at your destination is NOT recommended, take a little walk, and enjoy suburbia read more

I feel like for the prices and the quantity of what you actually get it's not worth it, I left still hungry. Server walked by our table multiple times and didn't ask how our food was or if we needed anything and it wasn't even busy. Not even remotely attentive. Was excited to come here and I left disappointed. read more

Cold Spring has a number of solid choices for lunch, and we chose Cold Spring Depot based on a few visits coming out of lockdown in 2021. We enjoy sitting outside at the bar. Bartenders are always attentive and helpful. The Metro-North trains are nothing more than a slight annoyance (but could be startling to babies or small children). The kitchen is more than competent and certainly has someone who knows how to work the deep fryer - - - chicken sandwich and accompanying fries were cooked to perfection. We had: Crispy Brussel Sprouts Fried Chicken Sandwich Depot 2.0 Nutella Stuffed Brown Butter Skillet Cookie The Brussel Sprouts were amazing. Crispy with mounds of fresh herbs. The gochujang dressing was an salty umami bomb. Fried chicken sandwich was one of the better versions I've had. The fry was perfect and it was served piping hot. Perhaps the need for a sturdier roll would be my only negative. Depot 2.0 turkey sandwich was excellent. Pear Chutney bringing a nice bit of flavor to the sandwich. We will visit again and I recommend you do as well. read more

We came here for a post-hiking meal. Wonderful burgers, a selection of alcoholic drinks, and plenty of healthy menu options as well. The house and spicy cheddar burger were delicious. We came here for a late lunch during Christmas and the decorations were AMAZING. Including a fire place, wreaths all over, fakes snow, trees, ribbons, ornaments from the ceiling. Such a perfect day. read more

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Only reviewing for the pub area since I didn't eat. I did see many other people eat at the bar though and it looked good! And I believe they have burgers on the happy hour. I didn't ask if there was happy hour on the beer, so that's still a mystery to me. Had too many beers :) The bartender (female) was so so nice and knowledgeable. They have a ton of beers from the area and brooklyn. They try to swap out pretty frequently and often have kcbc, threes, interboro etc. I tried the interboro IPA that was dangerously sweet for how strong it was. Then I had a stout in a can that was recommended by the bartender. Also delicious. I'll prob never find that again. Then I had two guinesses. It was a friendly atmosphere and I would definitely go there again if I'm waiting for a train home. read more

This place was decorated like the inside of a railroad station with glass lamps, paintings and artifacts/antiques all over the place. It was cute and would be a great spot to hang out when the weather is nice. We sat down and decided to go with burgers as it's usually hard to eff them up. After our server suggested the "Dallas" burger I couldn't resist, it sounded great. The wait wasn't that long and as soon as the entrees came out my eyes lit up. The portions were gigantic. Literally the burger was half the size of the dish and then it came with really good fries on the side. The burger was super juicy, I read the reviews and was cautious because someone wrote that it wasn't as juicy as they had hoped but mine was dripping. The onions and sauce on the burger were very good. Overall decent service, good prices and food was solid. read more

Cold Spring Depot Restaurant - The dallas burger - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

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The 3 stars are solely for the service and the pretty decent food. I hesitate to even rate the CS Depot because I have been there twice before and had a good experience, however, my third time there was not a pleasant one. I sat in a booth in the bar room and was smoked out by the wood burning fireplace which was improperly managed. Sure, things happen. Poorly seasoned wood etc., but when a patron complains to the server that the room is smoky, then goes home to develop a cough, head congestion and five days later is still sick from smoke inhalation and the owner takes zero responsibility for it beyond providing an "I'm sorry" that is a red flag. Greg owns several Main Street Cold Spring restaurants. The very least he could have done was offer some sort of incentive for us to return. I shouldn't have had to call twice to speak to him and I shouldn't have had to ask for anything. A free app or dessert, 10% off my next visit should have been a no brainer for him. Eventually, I asked him to pay for the dry cleaning of my coat because I felt like I went to a campfire, not a restaurant, he said that was not his responsibility. Sadly, I don't think Greg understands the value of customer service even if it is one patron out of hundreds who experience something negative. I won't be returning and likely will not go to any other of his restaurants. BTW, my friend also developed a cough. read more

Every time I go 2 Cold Springs I eat at the Depot.Always good. Was there yesterday and it was busy but got seated right away.Food was excellent and service super.The building has a cool history also. Right next to the railroad. read more

My favorite restaurant to visit anytime i'm in Cold Spring! Always great food, good drinks, and new things to try on the menu! A mandatory stop if you find yourself in the area! read more

We chose this place because we wanted to have lunch outside on the first nice day after a week of rain. Since our party was rather large (9 people), when they said the only available table was inside, we agreed. As they were setting up though, we saw that there were available tables outside, so we asked if we could sit there instead. The tables don't fit 9 people; that's fine, we'll split up, we just want to be outside! The hostess claimed that our table inside was already set up so some of us went in -- not only was it NOT set up, a member from our own group was helping them combine tables. Do worker compensation policies cover customers?! Again, we requested to sit outside since the table inside CLEARLY wasn't ready. Again, she refused. So we enjoyed our lunch at Riverview Restaurant instead -- food was good there, and staff was polite. Maybe reach out to them for some tips on how to treat customers (this seems to be a recurring problem according to other reviews). read more

I've been recommended this place by a friend who advocates for the quality of the food and I have to say that this place delivers. I've been to Cold Spring before, but the last time I visited, I did not get a chance to visit this place and recognized it immediately after seeing the ice cream shop next door that I visited years ago. So, it was nice to finally be able to try this place. The interior of the place is warm and welcoming. Nice bar area and the table I sat at had a nice view of trains passing by. I appreciate stuff like that. The service was great. Servers were attentive, social distancing protocols were taken seriously, and were very conversational with our table. Bathroom was clean as well. Our party of 4 ordered the Cheesesteak Egg Rolls and a Jumbo Pretzel as appetizers. The Egg Rolls were quite good! I've never really had an egg roll outside of its traditional fillings, but the NY strip steak was flavorful and the Shishito sauce was a nice touch. The pretzel was okay, but it was less like an Auntie Anne's style pretzel and more like a giant Super Pretzel. Beer cheese to go with was decent. I was told by one of the staff that the burgers were fantastic, so I wanted to give the Double Double Burger a shot. This one reminded me a lot of a Big Mac considering its ingredients and I think it tastes 10x better. The bun was nicely toasted, the two 4 oz. burger patties were juicy, and the thousand island dressing and grilled onions add to the experience. The fries were good as well, beautifully seasoned and crisp. The Cold Spring Depot is just an example of many great stops in the small town of Cold Spring. Considering that this place is not too far away from where I am, I will most certainly be looking forward to coming back if in the area. The food is enjoyable all across the board and everything about this place is welcoming to all patrons. Overall, a pleasant experience that I hope to repeat in the future. read more

Surprising good food and even more amazing, fresh giant pretzel, better than ones I tried in Bavaria. Good beer choices on draft and delicious burgers, a step up from Shake Shack. Definitely plan to come back and try more items on the menu! read more

I've been here on many occasions when I find myself in the adorable town of Cold Spring. This place is affordable, tasty, and offers a lot of variety so everyone can get something they like. You can't beat the location since it's right next to the train station and the riverwalk. I brought my pooch on a hot summer day and they were nice enough to bring her a bowl of water as she took refuge under our table. read more

Felt like a true escape from NYC! The food was awesome, wine fantastic, perfectly socially distanced, organized, spotless and staff were all nice. Andrea is a Rockstar, she made sitting at the bar so nice! She really knows how to make you feel welcome! Can't wait to go back! read more

Cold Spring Depot Restaurant - Delicious buratta salad! - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

I always stop at the Depot for a fun lunch or dinner when I'm visiting from NYC. The only bad thing I can think of about the Depot is that sometimes, it's really hard to choose an appetizer... they are all that good ... those pretzels though. The service is always great and the staff is accommodating and responsive. Doreen and Pat are the best servers. Always making us laugh and adding to a great meal out! read more

Wow, love this restaurant in a cute little town. Decided to check this place out on our way back from hiking near Bear Mountain. The ambiance was great and the food was incredible. My friend and I split the steak sandwich, soo tasty. I also got a spiked hot apple cider which was also delicious. Overall, very pleasant experience and I would definitely come back. read more

Cold Spring Depot Restaurant - Steak sandwich, buffalo wings - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

Culinary tip. Frozen hamburger patties make horrible hamburgers. Please let chef know that we noticed, and ask to please start using hand-packed, fresh ground beef. Also - this is August, and the peak of tomato season. Why do yours look and taste like it's February? I know the tourists are captive, but you can do better. read more

Super cool restaurant that was the old train station. Staff were all friendly, especially our waitress who was very attentive to our requests - she went above and beyond. I had the Cobb salad which was fresh and perfect after a day of hiking. read more

The food is bland. Fried chicken torta was greasy and tasteless. The asparagus/ green bean salad is just a pile of raw veg tossed in salad dressing. read more

Came here on Saturday night after a hike (just like everyone else) and waited 30 minutes for a table of 2. The hostess said they weren't seating inside because they were understaffed which was a bummer because it would've cut the wait by half the time and also I'm pretty sure my girlfriend would've preferred indoor seating because it was a bit chilly outside. Oh well, not a dealbreaker. The vibes were super cute and despite the loud train passing by every now and then, it wasn't too loud. The service was pretty good considering how packed it was. I was impressed. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and pretzel with beer cheese as appetizers. Both were delicious. However, since we were outside, I felt that I had to devour the pretzel/cheese ASAP bc who likes cold dipping cheese?? For our entrees we ordered 2 meals off the Oktoberfest menu. I ordered the braised beef with cabbage and spaetzel and my girlfriend ordered the wurst platter. My beef was perfectly tender and I enjoyed the gravy very much. The cabbage was nice and light with an apple cidery taste to it. However, I did not enjoy my spaetzel. I almost never complain that dishes are too salty but this was a whole new level. It was so salty and spiced with herbs that it was almost not edible. I ate it with bites of cabbage which helped but it was a super downer since I usually love spaetzel. My only thought was that they accidentally salted it twice since they were busy. Who knows. Overall, great meal, especially after hiking. read more

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My friends and I came to visit Cold springs very excited to see what it had to offer. We stumbled upon this cute cafe. We were greeted by a host who was utterly rude. He didn't even have the decency of looking at us while he spoke to us. We were a party of 3 and there were clearly open tables but he said there weren't any. Guess they didn't want our money! Check out Doug's pub instead, very friendly and good food! read more

We were not expecting much so ending up being blown away by this place. Everything was really good from the salad to the hummus plate to the fried chicken sandwich. This will definitely be our go to when stopping in cold spring! read more

Cold Spring Depot Restaurant - Hummus plate - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

Absolutely Fantastic Restaurant! I had such a pleasurable experience. The food is out of this world, the beer selection is excellent and the staff is so friendly. 10 out of 10 read more

We stayed inside at the bar as the terrace was full. Despite the bartender is very busy, he stayed pleasant and professional. He even gave us some free snacks ! A new spot on the list of place we like in Cold Spring read more

The place is nice and casual but a little divey. The food is simple and surprisingly good for an outdoor bar. Prices are reasonable. Service is good but a bit impersonal. Full bar with local drafts on tap. I would give it 3.5 stars. read more

Saturday Fun day! Lead us to Cold Spring Depot. Just had apps and drinks. The wings amazing, the cheese steak egg rolls fantastic! The IPA lovely and the Bloody Mary delicious! We will be back for a full meal! Still decorated for Christmas it was wicked charming! read more

RUDE SERVICE Had the same experience as some other reviewers. Sandwiches seemed to be taking a while. Our server was occupied, so we approached a woman he'd chattily mentioned as being a manager (white, female, 30something, tattooed, wearing a baseball cap and shorts). Our server had also volunteered that she had a tendency to yell at servers who worked for her - ouch. Turned out she doesn't think much of diners, either. read more

Great place, been coming here since I was a kid. Service can be a bit slow at times, but otherwise the food is very good and the trains streaming by every few minutes make the place unique. Highly recommended. read more

We waited for over an hour to get our food. The service was terrible. The restaurant was packed because of its location to the train station in Cold Spring, and on a gorgeous fall day all the hikers and tourits were coming in. But the restaurant is not equipped for that many people. I waited on line for 20 minutes to use the restroom before finally going next door to the rrain station. And the food wasnt that great. They need to expand and hire more staff based on the seasons. Im sure this is a lovely place to visit and grab a beer at on a quiet night but weekends are atrocious. read more

I walked in wanting a certain dish which i did not find on the menu so i was a bit dissapointed from the start. And ince im peeved i am that much harder to impress lol. Well, the food is excelent. Its not small town excellent, its NYC excellent. I tried the wings and the calamari salad. I order wings pretty much any place i go and am generally dissapointed. This place is in the top 5, some of the best wings i have ever had. The calamari salad... i grew up in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. I know calamari. But wait. This was the most original dish i have tasted, as far as calamari goes, without taking it over the top. Outside seating, especially if you are behind the building is cozy and winderful. read more

Cold Spring Depot Restaurant - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

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Cute little place with really nice outdoor dining area steps to Main street and only couple blocks from the Hudson. I wanted the mussels but Unfortunately they were out. The waitress I believe Andrea....‍ was very friendly, helpful and recommended the Cuban sandwhich that I enjoyed. Also really enjoyed their Aligash White Beer, was light and refreshing on a hot day. Would recommend some fly traps somewhere outside to attract them away from diners. Other than that, great little spot.... read more