The food is amazing and the service is so fast, friendly/ fabulous! Those baristas are so kind and generous with the coffee serving. The ambiance is cozy and kinda steam punky, or rather rail side chic? The train is supposed to stop there from now on, can't wait to just take the metro all the way to my favorite cafe spot. Study on my way to work there, and then avoid traffic taking the train. LA is so congested it's almost unbearable. This cafe makes it worth the commute honestly. Jordan and Amanda are such a power couple, so nice and welcoming. I hope we get more ma and pa shops like this. My friend recommended this place 3 years ago and I've gone ever since. read more

Rail Side Cafe - Railside cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

Update: this place ALWAYS does everything RIGHT!!! They're being extra careful with precautions weary of COVID-19 (only 2 customers allowed inside at a time to order) & obviously masks required. This time I ordered Montreal Bagel & it was perfect! The perfect amount of cream cheese and the balsamic glaze with tomato and basil was so refreshing. I was worried it may have been a weird flavor to have for breakfast, but it was actually delicious! OH & this time I decided to try the chai BLENDED & now I can't decide which one is better, the hot version or the blended!?!?!?! LOVE LOVE LOVE read more

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Had breakfast here with my wife recently. I'm not sure what we were expecting, but the menu selection felt limited. I ordered a croissant sandwich and wasn't blown away. The egg whites tasted like they were microwaved. I also ordered a latte, and that was impressive. It's a cute little spot -- really no seating inside, but there's several tables outdoors. If anything, I'd return for another latte. read more

Great outside seating and very kid friendly. Food and coffee were also very good! If I lived closer I would be there all the time.

Seemed like a great spot but after 5 people that ordered after us received their orders AND we received our to go order that we placed 20 minutes after our first order, we went to check on our order. After some back and forth, they acknowledged they lost our order which was strange since we received our drinks within a few minutes after placing our first order. We ended up waiting over an hour. I had the review as 1 star but since they gave us a refund, giving them back a star. read more

Rail Side Cafe - Lox Long Island Bagel w everything bag - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

Great food and service. Outside ambiance was wonderful with jazz music in the background read more

Rail Side Cafe - Locomotive egg, bacon, sausage, croissant with gravey on the side and freshly squeezed OJ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

I ordered a turkey panini for brunch. For a sandwich that costs $15, it was dry and not tasteful, because the restaurant had forgotten to put Swiss cheese inside. I complained to a young man and a young lady at the counter; they said nothing and weren't apologetic at all. The lady (looked annoyed) then brought me a small plastic container of melted Swiss cheese (she probably just melted some cheese in the microwave). The attitude was really unpleasant, and they hardly did anything to make me feel welcomed and appreciated. I will definitely not go back to this restaurant again. read more

Love this little spot! Its located in great little area where there are shops and great people. It's buzzing with activity and you can enjoy the scenery as you sit outside under their umbrella tables. They have great options for drinks, from hot chocolate to a cappuccino or latte. And they have delicious options for snacks or breakfast. If you get a croissant breakfast you love the soft flakiness as you sink your teeth into it. Definitely a great find and I recommend you stop for a hot drink and a bite. read more

Rail Side Cafe - Delicious high protein /low cal croissant served with a side of fresh fruit. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

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Food, service, ambiance, are ALL awesome here. Staff is very kind, food and coffee is delicious. Then you enjoy the good music outside while eating your food and sipping on your coffee. What a great find by my wife. HIGHLY recommend this little cafe. read more

Rail Side Cafe - Iced caramel coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

This review is long overdue! We love rail side. My kiddo and I go there almost twice a month for their tasty food and live music. It's a welcoming space that strives to create community with their special events like their visit from Santa during the holiday season. We're big fans of Rail Side!! read more

Rail Side Cafe's 700th review! :D I was looking up spots for lunch in the San Dimas area and came across this café. My family wanted something fast yet tasty, but the choices were pretty slim in this area. The reviews for this place seemed super promising, which is pretty much what won me over. The café is located in the corner spot, with a good number of parking spots. There's outdoor seating as well as some tables inside. Menu is written across a huge whiteboard; order at the register and wait for the food to be brought out to your table. The café is pretty small though, with a very small kitchen space. It's amazing the different items they can whip out! Belgium Waffles: $8.99 and comes with 4 slices of bacon or a sausage patty (can also get fresh fruit for an additional cost). I thought the waffles were pretty delicious. Loved that the outside was crispy yet the inside retained a spongy and soft texture. Pairing the waffle with the butter and syrup - super tasty! The bacon on top was on the thin side, but tasted quite good and contrasted well with the sweetness of the waffle. USA Melt: $9.79 for roast beef, aged cheddar and pesto on top of a grilled ciabatta. All sandwiches come with either pretzels, fruit, or cucumbers so we opted for the pretzels. For $10, I thought the sandwich was alright. Nothing special, but they did give us a good amount of roast beef. Having it in between a thick ciabatta bun wasn't the best because the bread was so dry. I really wanted some olive oil or something to dip the bread into. The house seasoned pretzels were quite tasty though - reminded me of the honey mustard flavoring on Synder's pretzels. Prosciutto Panini: $9.69 another sandwich on ciabatta bread along with prosciutto, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. My sister mixed up her meats and thought prosciutto was something else, so she was pretty disappointed with the sandwich. I don't normally enjoy prosciutto on a sandwich, so I did think the flavors were a little strange. But I really loved the sun-dried tomatoes. This sandwich was even drier than the USA Melt. After a few bites, I really craved for some soup. The taste was decent, but I would pass on this in the future. We chose fresh fruit for our side, which was a small cup of strawberries. The workers here are really friendly and nice. The owner even came to talk to us and introduce us to his son, which I thought is something only small businesses can do! Food was alright, but I would probably want to order different sandwiches the next time I visit. Because of the service, have to round the review up to 4 stars! read more

Worker was really rude, has a bad attitude. Doesn't smile and has no manners. Will not be coming back.

This places super cute and has such nice outdoor seating! The workers are very nice and helpful too and give recommendations! They also serve breakfast and lunch the whole time they are open so don't worry about a cut off time. The wake up 1 was really good with the prosciutto and would def recommend. They have really simple meals here and nothing complicated. They also have lots of coffee options! The prices are a little much, but it is a very great place stay and chat with a friend! read more

Rail Side Cafe - Wake up 1 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

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Two words: London Bagel. The bagel itself was really good. Soft and great seasoning. Not dry. Fresh. The meat was nice and warm... plentiful. Not an overwhelming amount of cream cheese. The pesto sauce was bomb and made everything go together. The choco nitro cold brew was ok. Wish it tasted more chocolatey. Overall that london bagel is going to keep me coming back. read more

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Wonderful food & atmosphere. Family vibe is so welcoming. I definitely recommend if you want wonderful choices and great coffee.

Little gem in San Dimas. Tasty food + relaxing vibe. Drink is also very good. Expect a crowd on weekends. It used to be nice sitting outside by myself. The time has gone because the little place is now recognized by many people. :) read more

Such a cute restaurant, family owned, and prices are reasonable for quality of food and drink you get. I got the turkey cáprese and it was super yummy and easy to eat. I only wish they would modernize their payment, I felt bad they had to manually type in my card. Definitely going to come again: read more

Rail Side Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

Perfect for brunch and lunch. Great quality food and service. Came here on a whim because our first choice seemed to have terribly slow service. The location is very nice and the seating outside is perfectly shaded. Even in the afternoon heat, we were cool and the breeze was perfect. There is construction going on across the way, but it didn't bother us at all. We walked in and were greeted right away by the friendly staff. The menu is just above the front counter on the wall, in big bold lettering, so it was very easy to read through the options and ingredients. The person behind the counter was so nice and informed me of the popular items on the menu. Mom, brother, and I went with the Locomotive on an everything bagel with gravy on the side. My sister went with the Turkey Panini. We also ordered Iced Chai Tea and Matcha Lattes, with an iced Americano for mom. The toddler had the waffle plate with sausage and a Martinelli's apple juice. After ordering, we paid and waited on the patio with our table number. The drinks came out first, brought to us by the staff, and we were all so impressed with how good they were! The Chai was very flavorful, but not overpowering and perfect for the warm weather. My mom loved her iced Americano because it was robust, strong, and the quality was evident. My sister and I absolutely LOVED the Matcha latte. It was SO good and was perfect being iced - the flavor did not get watered down at all. I would definitely return just for the Matcha latte. And of course my toddler loved her apple juice. The food! Oh so good! 3 of us opted for the same exact meal (The Locomotive) and the only thing we felt missing would have been cheese, although the gravy was perfect for dipping. The quality of the ingredients was obvious in the flavor and consistency. Boar's Head bacon was cooked to perfection and sausage patty was very tasty. Everything bagel was very good and held up well, even getting drenched in gravy. It was a satisfying sandwich that left us fatisfied. My sister's Turkey Panini was crazy good! The ciabatta was fresh because it was perfectly crunchy on the outside, but soft on the inside. It had a beautiful pesto sauce, layered with lettuce and a generous portion of turkey deli meat, served with a side of baked seasoned pretzels. The Turkey Panini is popular because it's so dang good and filling! Lastly was the waffle - I'll be getting one for myself in the future. It was crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, followed by a nice flavor - definitely toddler approved! I'm so happy I had the chance to support this local small business! I definitely recommend for breakfast or lunch, anytime, as breakfast is served all day. Will definitely be back to try more! read more

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Nice place to have coffee and breakfast!! Dog friendly as well!!! Great service!! Good location. read more

What a great little cafe for breakfast! The service was very friendly and quick. They told me all about their menu and the special bakery items. I loved that I could get a cappuccino in a real mug. It was delicious! Great retro items on the walls and around the interior of the place. Wish I could have tried more of their menu items. I'll have to go back. Highly recommend! Thanks Rail Side!!! read more

Love everything about Rail Side, and been going there over 6 years! The owners are super friendly (same with all the staff), the food is amazing, the atmosphere is great! It is a small cafe, but in a cozy, "know you by name" sort of way. We love sitting outside and enjoying breakfast and coffee. My favorite go to is Aracely's PB Mocha blended, and a wake up number 1 with bacon, on gluten free bread... THAT'S RIGHT, THEY HAVE GF BREAD!!!! They also consider your littles and pets with little extras for them outside. Also, their fruit is sooooo good, always perfectly ripe. I cannot recommend Rail Side enough, in fact... I think I'll have them today read more

Excellent food, lovely outdoor seating area. Service was great. Construction nearby was a challenge but no reflection on the cafe.

Came here for lunch and got a decaf soy latte and the pastrami melt. The pastrami melt was really good. Good portion for lunch. Sides could use a bit of work (choice of only fruit, in-house made pretzels, or cucumbers). Cucumbers aren't really a side...it costs less than 80 cents at a supermarket! My decaf latte didn't taste so good. A bit watered down compared to other coffee houses I've been to which their decaf tastes just as good as caffeinated coffee. I liked the outdoor dining. Plenty of seating and spaced apart well. Parking was extremely easy on a Friday afternoon. I had a good experience here, but will continue to venture out and discover other lunch spots. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. If I were in the area, absolutely. read more

It's amazing place with big and beautiful outdoor seating area. Food quality is superb and services is ok as well. They have several amazing drinks. Apparently their Chai Tea Latte is #1 selling so I ordered and it was great. They also have several non-dairy options that you may choose for your latte or anything . Each ingredients in their Turkey panini was amazing and didn't feel bad or acidic after eating them which is a sign of high quality foods. Highly recommended Take a kindly look at my rating below: Parking spot and lot : 9/10 Level of neighborhood : 10/10 Size of cafe : 9/10 (small to big) Cleanliness of restaurant : 10/10 Comfiness of seats : 4/10 Time to wait to be seated : 9/10 Simple/Complex menu to understand : 9/10 Prices compare to size and quality of dish: 10/10 Time to wait to get food : 9/10 Quality of food : 10/10 Taste of food : 10/10 Portion food size : 10/10 Fast service: 8/10 Friendly service : 8/10 Music : classic french 9/10 Quite or loud : quite 10/10 Modern and up to date interior design : 10/10 Good for groups : 10/10 Alcohol : N/A. Wifi: N/A VIP rooms : N/A Outdoor seating : Yes Live music : N/A Buffet : N/A Desert : Available Coffee : Available Smoothies : Available Overall its 10/10 read more

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They advertise best chai tea latte around and let me tell you they are not lying. Definitely hits the spot and creates a craving. Great options for bagels and breakfast snacks. My only issue is the prices, everything seems to be expensive. I understand It being a small business and all, but for the quality of food and portion size It is not worth the price. read more

First time coming here today and it did not disappoint. This place is nice and friendly. Plenty of outdoor seating. Customer service is great and friendly. The cashier assisting me was very helpful I went with her recommendations and it was so yummy! They have plenty of food and drink options. I love their holiday decor and they are dog friendly. I will definitely come back. read more

Cute little spot in the San Dimas neighborhood. First off, there's plenty of free street parking so that's already a big thumbs up. It's a dog friendly spot with more outdoor seatings to accommodate customers who bring their fur babies along than indoor seating. There's water bowls for the pups to relieve their thirst. You order inside at the register. The gentleman at the register was friendly and greeted his customers upon entrance. I ordered the turkey caprese panini and a matcha latte. The panini sandwiches (2 pieces) were pretty big and thick. They were not stingy on the turkey. The pesto sauce was just right. The only thing is it would've been better if the mozzarella cheese was thicker to add a more prominent texture in the mouth. I ordered a less sugar matcha latte (they don't have a choice for unsweetened) and less whip cream. I enjoyed the creamy matcha very much. I asked for water for my pooches. The same gentleman at the register brought a bowl of water for my two pooches and they were happy as the gulped down the water in seconds. The servers were attentive and came by a few times to check on us. Overall, it's a relaxing cozy little spot to chill and enjoy a breakfast/brunch. read more

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the food just looks amazing honestly. And the service is slow but okay. The ambiance is peaceful and i like how they play nice music that matches the vibe! read more

Rail Side Cafe - Hot Coco with heart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

We got a bagel and two breakfast burritos. Matcha latte and chai latte were both excellent. I rarely say something is 5/5 but everything was so good. read more

The most enticing thing about this place is its spacious outdoor patio seating -- the red umbrella-clad tables lure you in and invite you to slow down and relax. Add to that a solid coffee menu, complimentary wifi, and friendly service, it easily becomes the place to while away a lazy afternoon, the "office" for the day, or the meet-up spot among friends and family. The only thing I wish it had was a more diverse food menu as the offerings are limited. Still, though, a cool spot to hang! read more

Rail Side Cafe - Patio seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

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Nice place and drinks. Like the decor. Will come back again. Nice ambiance and chill spot for a boba drink. read more

Rail Side Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

Came here while my truck was getting window tint. Amazing! Got the Long Island bagel sandwich. Super good. read more

Rail Side Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

such a cute place. one of those order and pay before you sit places, but they still checked in on us--so a plus for good service! I got the wake up #1 croissant with sausage, and it was a good eat. exactly what I was looking to indulge on this sunday morning. I paired it with an iced chai latte. I am usually particular about iced chai's outside of starbucks, but this one was so good! a 10/10 for me. would definitely come back read more

Rail Side Cafe - iced chai! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

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First I want to say that the cafe style is very cute. The cashier was very friendly and patient to my indecisiveness lol I couldn't decide what to try from the menu because everything i saw on yelp looked so delicious. I ended up going with the Turkey caprese panini and a cold brew, per the cashier's recommendation:) The panini bread was toasted to perfection and it was decently sized for my appetite. The cold brew was just what I needed to carry on with my day. It wasn't dangerously sweet and the right amount of caffeine for my liking. I'll be coming back with my bf to try their warm lattes to see their latte art in action. read more

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Great food, very tiny (I think there were 4 tables inside and a couple outside), but what a fantastic find! We shared the London & Berlin bagels. Just...wow. You can thank me later. read more

Cute Lil cafe in San Dimas, perfect for breakfast or brunch. I ordered a croissant/egg sandwich and a ice latte, and when you check in on Yelp, you get a free pastry! The sandwich was buttery and savory, the eggs perfect and the sausage juicy and flavorful. Could ask for a better sandwich. The chocolate/coffee muffin I got was pretty light on the coffee flavor, but still it's hard to complain when it's free! The service here is great as well, everyone is happy and helpful, and they are dog friendly! read more

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Happy to give this place 5 stars. Great breakfast, friendly service, and dog friendly. I came on a Saturday morning and had a wonderful breakfast, coffee, and complimentary coffee cake (from my yelp check in). This place offers an array of sandwiches, salads, and pastries. The coffees are a bit expensive but overall good. I had the wrap which comes with egg whites and sausage.. it was pretty packed with fillings all wrapped in a pressed spinach tortilla. My favorite though was my bite of the breakfast sandwich #1.. the croissant was so flaky and buttery as it should be. The complimentary coffee cake was a winner as well.. very dense with a great crumble on top.. I just wish I wasn't so full from my breakfast so I could have enjoyed more of it. I enjoyed sitting in the outdoor seating area with my boyfriend and dog.. listening to the French music play from the speakers. I'm guessing maybe the owners are French? Either way.. it was a nice change of pace.. will be back! read more

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i saw good things about this place so i decided to try in the morning. the place is easy to find, little parking lot but not that many cars. the shop is small inside but the interior is very cute and had a halloween theme decked out all over the inside. known for their bagels, decided to try their Norway Bagel which had smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, with a side of pesto and their London Bagel which had London Broil Roast Beef with cream cheese and pesto which was on an everything bagel. the Norway Bagel was good, a good old salmon bagel which was delicious. The London Bagel was good as well, however i would want the roast beef to be warm at least since it was cold. The service was pleasant as the girl who took our order was kind and polite since it was my first time there. The order didn't take long and I definitely recommend everyone to try this cute little breakfast spot! read more

My first time here and the food was amazing! I got the B.T.S.A Sandwich but modified it a bit and came out so great! The orange juice was delicious! Best orange juice i had in a while! The workers were also nice and my food came out pretty face despite them being a bit busy! This place is 100/10 will definitely come back and bring my friends ! read more

Rail Side Cafe - B.T.S.A. & Orange Juice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

I came here today because I was craving an iced coffee and it was great! I ordered an iced vanilla latte and my bf ordered a hot latte with chocolate flavor. They were both very good! We didn't order any food because it was a bit too pricey but I would pay for the prices during lunch time. I came just for my morning coffee. The service was also great. The cashier/barista was very friendly and he even drew Goku from Dragon Ball Z in the latte foam (is draw the correct verb?)! I was very pleased with my experience. There's also lots of parking and outdoor seating. read more

Rail Side Cafe - Iced vanilla latte, almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

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