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    Railway Cafe

    4.8 (45 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bacon egg and cheese on a hard roll
    Dan R.

    "I'm sittin' in the railway station Got a ticket to my destination" (Simon and Garfunkel) Our server told us The Railway Cafe building was the oldest surviving single family structure in town. Over the years the building transitioned into commercial use and was office buildings and a Mexican Restaurant among other tenants. The Railway Cafe has now occupied that space for years, and our first visit there was very favorable, if not excellent. They are open Wednesday to Sunday for breakfast and lunch and our Thursday morning breakfast visit could not have gone any better. Coffee came out fast, and we both commented how good it was. I ordered a Green Caboose Skillet Bowl ($12) with two over medium eggs over a delicious layer of hash browns, onions, peppers, cherry tomatoes, spinach and pepper jack cheese, plus two slices of multi grain toast. It was delicious and very filling. My wife went for a bacon, egg and cheese on a hard roll ($7.50) and she enjoyed hers as well. Both breakfasts came with a mini fruit garnish of an orange slice and half a strawberry. We had read that Railway Cafe is famous for the baked goods in general and their cinnamon buns in particular, so of course we ordered one to go. We shared half of it last night, and I gotta tell you that just 1/4 of that big gooey bun will satisfy your sweet tooth. It was terrific. The ambience there is very nice with train decor throughout. I sure got the feeling that the clientele there are regulars because I saw two exiting couples get goodbye hugs from their servers. So go and enjoy a lovely breakfast in a very welcoming spot.

    Skillet breakfast with sausage and bacon.
    Mitchell B.

    Bumped into this place on accident, Service and food were awesome. I had a skillet breakfast which was great. Looking forward to my next visit.

    Cinnamon Roll
    Emily C.

    The BEST food and best ice cream. I absolutely love this place, the vibe is immaculate and so adorable. The waiting time for me has usually been pretty high, but it makes total sense and is worth the wait! (The cinnamon rolls are to die for)

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    Salted Caramel Apple Belgian Waffle, at the Railway Cafe in Winsted, CT.
    Tom D.

    First Timers to the Railway Cafe in Winsted, it had been on our radar for sometime, but we finally made it there this morning. A bit of wait to get a table, but it was mid-morning on a Sunday also. Cafe is cute, loved the ambience, the large windows looking out onto RT44 and the skylights were a very nice touch. The place is a bit noisy though, when filled with patrons. We both ordered off the Specials Menu, I had the Salted Caramel Apple Belgian Waffle, and my wife went with Corned Beef Hash and Eggs. We also ordered a Cinnamon Bun to go. I thought the presentation of my meal was very nice, but the waffle itself lacked much flavor, was bland. I really can't recall tasting any salted caramel either. I took a bite of my wife's corned beef hash, it was the best hash I've ever tasted. We quickly switched meals. But my wife also thought the Belgian Waffle breakfast was lackluster. Also, the portion size of both our breakfasts was a bit on the diminutive side. We had the cinnamon bun later in the day, it was alright. All in all, with the exception of corned beef hash, we felt our breakfasts this morning at the Railway Cafe were fairly average. For $34 (before tip), I kinda expected a bit more.

    Grilled cheese and chips.
    Stacy W.

    Cute cafe, fast take-out service. The grilled cheese special was delicious (I forgot to take a picture before I ate half of it, though!).

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    Timothy D.

    Amazing place! Everything is homemade , great coffee, the service is great! Highly recommended!

    Michelle T.

    The Railway Cafe is excellent! We love supporting local small businesses. The building Is charming and the ambiance is awesome. The waitstaff is so personable & friendly. My husband & I ordered off the specials menu & ended up getting the Turkey Cranberry Melt which was absolutely delicious (sweet & savory) as well as their chips! We also tried the strawberry lemonade which was made with fresh strawberries & lemons - a perfect combo that was so refreshing!! We will definitely be back to try breakfast & their ice cream shop. Well done!

    The food here is amazing. I had the cinnamon bun which was warm, soft, and gooey! So good! I also had a bowl with peppers onion spinach hash brown cheese eggs.... Very filling and tasty. Plus, they serve it with the softest rye bread ever. The service is the ultimate touch. They truly love their product and it shows by how respectful they are. I also love how cozy they made it feel. I highly recommend The RailWay Cafe!

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    Ashlee T.

    Came for breakfast/brunch on a Sunday and was pleased to hear they serve breakfast all day on sundays! I was alone but told it would be about 45 min wait. I agreed to wait and about 2 min later a gentleman told me I could sit in the ice cream room if I wanted and he would wait on me there! The service was great and the espresso was delicious. I ordered the giant cinnamon roll and I was not disappointed! This thing was huge. I ate about half and was so full! Very cute restaurant, easy to find and plenty or parking. Great spot to try out if you're in the area!

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    7 months ago

    Absolutely incredible sandwich lunch place. Incredible bakery and delicious food on all fronts.

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    1 year ago

    I love that I live in a town where this amazing cafe is located. The food is great and the cappuccinos are phenomenal!

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    1 year ago

    Food was delicious and the ambiance was great too. We had a great experience and will definitely be back.

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    2 years ago

    Great funky ambience, good coffee, wonderful service and the best BLT's in the Northeast!

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    2 years ago

    Best Coffee in town , Amazing Customer Service , Bring your Family here and you will have a great time.

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    2 years ago

    It has fantastic food and beautiful atmosphere. The service was excellent will come again.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food, best warm cinnamon rolls I've ever had, and cheap! Pecan cranberry scone was also outstanding.

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    Delicious menu selection! Friendly staff too! Get there early to get baked goods as the sell out by the end of the daub

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    3 years ago

    Quaint spot. Reasonable prices and good food! Took my mom there for Sunday brunch! I'd go back!

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    3 years ago

    Great atmosphere, love the menu, delicious food and creative presentations! Something for everyone!

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    The fries are sooo crispy, the burger is so delish, first time stopping here. Friendly staff, clean, everything neat and tidy

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