Great little diner! Excellent, friendly service. Try, Try, Try their onion rings! So good!! Opened for breakfast in July. Need to come back for that. read more

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Quaint place downtown Belton inside the Katy building. Easy to find parking. The inside is very small. I wish there was more of an entryway. You have to leave the restaurant to use the restroom that is shared by several businesses. This place is great if you enjoy fried food. Classics like chicken fried steak, burgers, fries, etc. I really enjoyed the Chicken and Dumplings, cucumber salad, cabbage, and black eyed peas. They also have great housemade ranch dressing. I'm not sure if they serve breakfast. At one time they were serving breakfast, then they stopped. Service is nice but they can get really busy so patience is key depending on the day. read more

Railway Express Diner - Hobo Burger - Diners Near Me - Belton, Texas

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It's a cute diner with pretty good service. They're located in downtown Belton within the plaza. They're a bit tiny and don't have a lot of tables, but it didn't take very long for me to be seated. The server was quite friendly and patient, while I figured out what I wanted from the menu. Service was very solid; the server checked in on me every so often, but not too often. I ordered the Hawaiian burger with fries but substituted barbecue sauce for the honey mustard. I like my fries quite crispy, and they delivered perfectly. The burger was pretty good, too. The portion size was quite filling. They're a pretty solid choice for a no-fuss meal. read more

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This restaurant is located inside an Old railway station with plenty of memorabilia. The food is traditional southern comfort food. The boxcar Burger meal included a tasty beef patty with lettuce and tomato under the Patty and a large bun. The french fries were tasty and seemed to be made to order which was impressive. Service was extremely good with wait staff coming to check frequently during the meal. The door to the restaurant stays open so if someone comes in it doesn't immediately shot which can be a little bit annoying. Since you were in a real road station you get that feel and almost anticipate a train coming down the line which can be a lot of fun. There are also some old rail cars located near the dining area. The okra was incredibly good and tasted as if it was freshly made. The large onion slice over the bun was also fun. read more

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If you have a hankering for old fashioned comfort food then this is your spot. My only semi-complaint is they seemed to be short staffed.

A group of us went to the Railway Express Diner in Belton for the first time. I love the decorations and family atmosphere. The food was good old home cooking that tasted great. The portions and pricing were good. I would highly recommend putting this family owned restaurant on your frequented visit list. read more

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Must have breakfast!!! Very neat small town diner vibe! If you are in the mood for a quiet dinner for 2, THIS is the spot!! We had 2 adults and 2 children and the space was a tad tight but manageable! Keep this in mind just in case you have a large party! The food was worth it to us though! read more

We were headed back to DFW after spending the week in San Antonio and were hungry. I found this little spot on Yelp! It was delightful. Very easy to get to and back onto the freeway. read more

The food was amazing! And the Service was even better! 10/10! Definitely will be back! The portions are huge as well! The chicken fried chicken was cooked to perfection and the fries were so good!!! read more

Railway Express Diner - Chicken Fried Chicken , Train Wreck Fries, Depot Burger - Diners Near Me - Belton, Texas

It was delicious. Got chicken fried chicken it was fresh. And terrific. Service was amazing it's small but you can tell they cook fresh

The service was great! She didn't rush us and checked on just the right amount of times. The food was fantastic! A chicken bacon grilled cheese on sourdough! The onion rings were good too but I was so full I couldn't finish them. I would definitely go back. read more

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Service was excellent! Food Great. Definitely will be coming back! I had the Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed Potato and Sid salad! Tender steak and real mashed potatoes! Salad dressing tasted homemade! Quaint little place with friendly people and great food! Can't wait to come back and try different things. read more

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I would give this restaurant 10 stars if I could. The atmosphere is nice and cozy like your eating at grandmas house. I got the chicken fried chicken with cheese and bacon and it was delicious and juicy my wife got the fried catfish and that was amazing and I really don't like catfish. The service was just as amazing as the food. I think we found a new restaurant to frequent read more

Very dark and dank. Food just okay. Interesting concept but it just doesn't work. It sounded like a tornado was going to take us away. Lots of room for improvement. read more

This was my first time eating here and let me tell you it want be my last. You better come with an appetite because the burger and or cfs will fill you up. The service was fast and friendly with a down home feel. The onion rings are delicious with a very crunchy crust that stays on the onions. Not bad price for what you order. read more

The food was good quality and so good! The historical building was decorated for Christmas and adorable. The service was terrific and the waitress shared some history of the area with us. And it was quiet, not loud at all and it was busy! read more

The food is absolutely delicious. Have only tried the burgers, garlic butter pasta and fries. Excellent!! Been there for lunch and can't wait to go back for breakfast. Just started it back again. Highly recommend. Limited seating read more

My family and I were in last week for the first time and we loved it! It's such a cute, cozy place in a great area! The women who took care of us was great! She was so friendly and was truly on top of everything. Our food was very good! We ordered blt grilled cheese, the King, kids Mac & cheese, and a hobo burger. Everything came out super quick and tasted great. We will be back very soon! read more

Very cute restaurant, service was wonderful and the food was like delicious diner food!

Brooke was our server and she was so sweet and so good with our kiddos. Food was tasty, party of 6 and we all enjoyed our entrees. Wooden train outside that the kids loved. Restaurant door was a pain to open but by the second potty break we figured it out! LOL read more

We drove to Belton to tryout the Railroad Express cafe from Sun City. I ordered the chicken fried steak with frys, my wife ordered the Twisted chicken. Both had a crispy coating with a tender fully cooked interior,great flavor! The fresh cut fry's were cooked the way I like them and they didn't skimp on the portions. We ordered the fried pickles as an appetizer and really enjoyed them. We had Ice tea to drink and it really hit the spot on a hot afternoon. Staff was very nice and efficient. It looks like Belton is becoming a hotspot for new restaurants. The interior has a beautiful wood floor. We will definitely be back. Chicken Fried SteakHam read more

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This cozy restaurant is a great addition to downtown Belton! We were a party of 2 and were seated right away on a Sunday around 2. The Southern comfort menu has plenty of options. We Wisconsin people are picky about cheese curds- and the cheese curd appetizers passed our critical taste test! Partner's chicken fried steak was delicious, definitely recommend over my chicken sandwich. Onion rings are also phenomenal with their in-house breading. Portions are huge! The staff are very polite and attentive. They had the soft opening menu when we went mid March, and we were told they may expand their menu in June. Come check out this place! read more

Railway Express Diner - Diners Near Me - Belton, Texas

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Date night for us and we came across this cute diner. This place was the old railway in Belton and got restored to a diner. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was prepared quick and tasted like a home cook meal away from home. Husband had the chicken fried steak and I had the hamburger steak. Both were delicious and affordable. I'm glad we stumbled and discover new place to go to. read more

We didn't expect much when we arrived at 5:30 pm and we were the only patrons. We were wrong, thanks to COVID training people were ordering takeout and using Door Dash. There were 3 of us and we ordered 3 different entrees. The food was delicious and we had enough for lunch the next day. The waitress was new and did her job well. read more

We went to this place on a whim. We live in Temple/Belton area and have glanced at this place a few times over the last couple of months. We went close to 6:10pm (on this day they closed at 7pm) and were welcomed with smiles and friendliness. They seated us quickly and shortly after the diner started to fill with other last minute families. The atmosphere was still great and they did not hesitate to let people order anything they wanted. We started our family meal with the Cheese Curds and Fried Pickles. For flavors we picked the Garlic Curds. We had to wait a little bit for them to come out but once they did oh boy!!! Delicious is the only way to describe the curds. The fried pickles were ok to me. I get that they could have been sliced a little thinner and fried but the overall breading was seasoned well and seemed to complement the pickles. If these were sliced a little smaller I am sure they would be perfect!!! As a family we tried 3 main meals. The Chicken Fried Steak w/Corn & Mashed Potatoes. The Chicken Tender Plate and a burger. As we waited we saw that some customers ahead of us had ordered the Family Tender Meal and were amazed at how large they were. Pretty good deal in my opinion. Our food came out together with nothing delayed. The Chicken Fried Steak was very well seasoned. The meat was a little tough (to me) but tasted delicious. I only mention that to prep someone but I definitely cleared my plate. Chicken Tenders were decent. Not the most amazing in the world but delicious and filling. The homemade fries were also pretty good. The burger my wife had was tender and juicy and with her words... one of the better ones she has had in a while. As the 7pm time approached no one tried to usher us out or make comments and instead served with smiles. The owner came out and checked on everyone and made sure they had enjoyed the meals. While talking with him we asked about the Cheesecake and Cake on their dessert menu and heard the words "Made in House" and boom one of each was ordered. We got the Turtle variation. The cheesecake was gone in an instant and even the kiddos loved it! The cake was stashed away from their bottomless stomachs. Overall I think this place is great now and will be even better in the future. They are still renovating outside near the rear of their shop but overall the surroundings were pleasant. We will be going back at some point this summer and are excited to take the food again. read more

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Cute diner! Our waitress was super kind and helpful and very friendly. The onion rings here are amazing - the breading was incredible. Chicken strips and fries were great. Hope to come back! read more

Super service! Very humble. Great for a quiet, good ole country cooking. Menu includes everything from huge burgers, chicken fried steaks, catfish baskets, desserts like pumpkin rolls. A great casual place to grab a bite and walk downtown Belton. read more

Railway Express Diner - Twisted Chicken Steak meal. Cheese and bacon! - Diners Near Me - Belton, Texas

Wanted to try this place since it's new. It's in an old building. It was a little busy at 11:45 am on Saturday. There's no place to wait for a table but of the weather is nice you can walk around and they will call you. And there is plenty of parking in the lot across the street. We ordered the Katy Combo with regular cheese curds, okra and fried pickles; the Twisted Grilled Chicken, they were nice enough to sub the bacon for grilled onions, with the mashed potatoes and a side salad; the Hamburger Steak with mashed potatoes and okra. They were still in their soft opening but service was fairly quick. The food was delicious and we will definitely be back. read more

Railway Express Diner - Hamburger steak with mashed potatoes - Diners Near Me - Belton, Texas

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Railway Express Diner in downtown Belton is a cool little spot in a converted rail station. We got a BLT and a burger. Food was great, no complaints but getting 4 stars because the prices were higher than I'd expect for diner food. read more

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Love this place my new go to for burgers and especially my guilty pleasure of bacon cheese fries!! Last time in restaurant I had the Boxcar Burger with the fries and it was awesome and service was excellent as well. Ordered a small cheeseburger with bacon cheese fries today on Door Dash and it was delicious!! Plan to return! read more

The food was delicious!! Best catfish ever! Very friendly staff and owners! Will dine again soon!

An adorable LITTLE eating space. Fantastic service and wonderful staff. Can't say enough about that. The food was mediocre, flavorless, and less than diner expectations. It was rather pricey for the quality. 5/10 mainly based on excellent service. read more

Cute hidden spot in Belton. We definately will be back. Food was good and flavorful. Food portion, pricing & service was amazing. Also got the 3 choice appetizer which I forgot to take a photo of- got the fried pickles, onion rings and boudin which were all soo yummy. My kids could not stop raving about their ranch btw. read more

Railway Express Diner - Kids cheeseburger add bacon w/fries - Diners Near Me - Belton, Texas

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Fulfilled all desires, from the perfectly cooked chicken fried steak to the fried chicken sandwich to a delicious jalapeño smash burger. The fried coating was so crunchy and perfectly fried. Very nice French fries also. Can't wait to return! read more

The food is good. We like the burgers and fries. The staff is friendly and helpful. They make you feel welcomed. The space is small but clean. read more

Service was good and the food was great. Look forward to going again and trying new things from the menu.

Place has a lot of history. Enjoyed the visit from management sharing some of it with us. ALL the food was great. We got the trio appetizers. Pickles, cheese curds-jalapeño, and really good onion rings. All freshly homemade. Portions were adequate and all was flavorful. Staff was attentive. It's a new place, only open 17 weeks. Hope they are successful as we'd like to come back. read more

So glad we finally got to try this place! It's a small quaint place. Not a whole lot of seating, but nice. The waitress was amazing and attentive, a breath of fresh air from most places where the servers only half way serve you. The food was delicious! We had the Katy's combo with garlic cheese curds, firmed pickles, and boudin balls. All were good! We also had the chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, blt grilled cheese, flaming boxcar, and the hobo burger. It was all so good! The chicken fried chicken was my favorite! And you can't go wrong with real mashed potatoes! read more

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The food wasn't overly sensational. The people who work here are very kind and courteous to the customers. I'm willing to go back to try the chicken fried steak. I saw it served out to another table, the steak itself covered the whole plate. I'm hoping to like this place more. I will have to say the kitchen service seemed a little slow, but they got the food on the table as soon as it was up in the window. Hope it just the new factor, and they improve. read more

Railway Express Diner - Grilled chicken, angel hair pasta and side salad. - Diners Near Me - Belton, Texas

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Probably the best burger I've had. Seriously. From the bun to the patty to the combinations. Fresh homemade onion rings... homemade ranch, and more. I would eat here every day if I lived here. But I guess I can stop by again when I'm close! read more