This place is great. They serve really well done classics. The servers are super friendly and great with kids. Seeing the trains go by was a delight for our four year old son. We had two meals in the same day here. Will be back! read more

The food is good American diner food. The service is quick. It's fun to eat in a train car and see the "hotel rooms" that are actual cabooses. There are plenty of things to do around the Red Caboose Motel and Casey Jones' restaurant. read more

Terrible service... don't come here with kids. Waited 30 minutes for a seat because they got two large parties back to back which is understandable but then sat us and waited another 15 minutes and no one came to take orders. Watched 3 other tables get sat and had orders taken. Asked one waiter who our server was, left and they never came back. Ended up walking out before we could even order food. read more

My wife and I had breakfast at this location. We opted for the breakfast special, pictured here. The food was served hot and promptly. The hash browns were browned to perfection. Crunchy on the outside and hot inside. Eggs were cooked as ordered. Price point was very good. Waitress was pleasant and attentive, kept my coffee cup full. Overall, it earned high marks from me. Restaurant was clean. Silverware was clean. I didn't get to the restrooms, but we were one of the first customers of the day. Well done. Beautiful views outside. read more

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Delicious breakfasts! The omelet, breakfast sandwich and stuffed French toast were all fantastic. The coffee is delicious and fresh. Plus the shop is fun with lots of fun gift-worthy items. read more

Something different. You dine in a rail car so it's a little loud and tables are close. Staff was friendly and did well, could have checked on us a time or two more. Food was good I had the cheese steak and it was very flavor full with a good roll. It's not fine dinning but a different neat experience the kids enjoyed. read more

Buffet homemade food that is really good and abundant! Always a favorite stop when I travel from Texas to Tennessee! Candy store is AWESOME!

We just got back from staying at The Red Caboose Motel and we were fortunate enough to have a terrific place to eat just a few steps from our train car!! First, we loved (especially my grandson) eating in a train car!! The food was so good we ate there every morning for four days and even had dinner there!! My wife and I even enjoyed after dinner drinks at their bar. We were fortunate enough to meet Brittney! One minute she was our waitress, another she was our bartender and also an all-around problem solver!! She never left the place and remarkably, her smile never left her face nor did she lose her wonderful disposition!! The other waitresses, who were just as terrific, were Alexis, Aaliyah and Rhonda (please forgive me if I left someone out)!! It gets crowded so call for a reservation. You might even wait a bit for your food but it is worth the wait. They also have kiddie rides and an extensive gift shop! Between this restaurant and the Motel, they both make for a memorable experience! Enjoy!! read more

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Unique and fun place to eat with or without kids We had ribs and wings that were fine read more

Came into restaurant with my little services dog in her carrying case, put her on chair next to me. She didn't make a sound as she is extremely well trained. I guess it was a waitress that said she had to go on the (dirty )floor. It was uncalled for and we will never come back. I asked her name and she would not give it to me. She said she didn't have to give me her name , black hair and glasses . The meatloaf was disgusting. Mushy! I ate one bite and sent it back. And then was charged for it! We were guests in the Red cabooses also, which was the one good thing about our stay . This was my husband's birthday present getaway. read more

Great home style cooking! I had the meatloaf, friend had the pot roast dinner (which I tasted). Our waitress Chaelan was top notch--friendly, attentive, and efficient. Would definitely visit again next time we're in the area. read more

Came in on a Monday for dinner a little after 5pm. There were a few diners so was able to be seated right away without reservations. Overall excellent service and food! Our server Lindsey was attentive, personable, and nice as was Becky the manager. While waiting for our order, glanced around the dining room and everything was neat, tidy, and clean and the lighting was pleasant and easy on the eyes. Ordered the chicken tenders that came with fries $11 and chicken jack cheese entree featuring two breasts topped with bbq sauce, cheese, and bacon served with two sides $22. Also had the caboose ale which was on tap $7 for a 23 ounce and an ipa $5 for a 12-oz bottle. The tenders were crispy and hot and the fries had a light batter. The star was the chicken breast which was juicy, well-seasoned, and had a lovely char-grilled flavor. I asked for the birch bbq sauce on the side and for the mashed potatoes swapped out for rice which they did at no extra charge. The portions were generous and ended up getting a doggy bag for leftovers. Do not be in a rush or uptight when you come here. While it's a casual atmosphere, there's a certain elegance and charm where you need to take it easy and just relax and enjoy your dining experience. The staff are polite and cordial so if you do the same, you'll make it easier on yourself and the staff to have a great experience at the caboose and wanting to return. read more

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This place was just okay, for me anyway. I was pretty disappointed in the food I got - the chicken corn soup and a side salad. It wasn't bad - it just wasn't wow-worthy. I'm not really sure what I was expecting but my taste buds were pretty bored. In hindsight, I should have gotten the Reuben like two other people in my party got because that looked pretty banging. My dad got the chef salad and ate every bit. Anyway, it was a nice lunch just the same sitting there watching the trains and the Amish folks going by. It was just what my family from Alabama wanted to see that day. read more

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Just had drinks at the bar passing through the area. Kinda touristy but great service!

While on a day trip to the Strasburg railroad, my family decided to stick with the train theme and eat at the Casey Jones restaurant where you are seated inside a train car. It's narrow and each table has 4 seats, so if you are a large party (like we were) you will be split up. The petting zoo out back has some very cute and friendly animals, which we enjoyed immensely during our long wait for a table. There is also a gift shop with toys, books, jams, jellies, etc. We were seated at 3 tables near each other, which was fine. The young lady waiting on us was very friendly and did a great job considering the party size. Unfortunately the food was just not good. I had a Rio Grande chicken sandwich, which was dry, tasted strange, and had too much char/burnt flavor on the chicken breast. The fries were fine. The chicken corn soup was thin and lacking flavor. Hubby did not enjoy his burger. Even the drinks tasted gross to me. The water and lemonade both tasted of detergent. The best bite I had was the corn fritters dipped in syrup that a family member ordered. That's the only thing I would suggest from the menu. I think this restaurant has a good thing going for it. It's niche, perfectly located for guests who have enjoyed the train ride, but it needs a major revamp in the food/drink department. read more

The food and the wait staff were good. My only concern is the tight space when you first come in.

We've been there several times and each time we had a great experience. We've only been there for breakfast, but each time we have we never had to wait and sat right down. The prices on their breakfast menu seem to be very reasonable. The food is always good. It comes out hot and our wait staff has always been excellent. I have read some of the one and two star reviews, and to me they seem ridiculous. I'm not sure, I would go there for dinner, but to me breakfast is just fine. read more

Food was great and service was even better! Blown away by the creamy French onion soup and the burger. Five stars!

Made reservations, came at reservation time. Was ignored for 15 minutes. The waitresses that kept coming by the waiting area did not look or say anything. Left very frustrated. Horrible service. I get understaffed, but please have some courtesy to say something, "one moment please," or "will be right with you." Not even a peep or a look like we don't even exist. Many other places to eat around the area. Don't waste your time. read more

Wonderful food and atmosphere. Chaelan was a very charming and attentive server. Really cute restaurant. Prices very reasonable. Definitely recommend. read more

Good service, food was just ok. Had roast beef platter and turkey melt sandwich. Passable but not real good. Server was nice.

We went after going to Thomas's day out (got there around 12:30 on a Sunday). Shockingly no wait at all!!! The host was a wonderful guy who explained the train car and turned on the rumble feature. Our server Wayne was absolutely top notch. This place clearly attracts families and the staff does so well with that. Our little guy was upset about having lost his Thomas sticker - Wayne went to the gift shop and got him train stickers. Just next level. We had burgers which were pretty good. read more

I have been to this place so many times with my kids and I always enjoyed it. Today, the wait staff were arguing about who would serve us. It seemed like no one wanted to. We asked if we could sit outside and were told we could get the food to go and try to find somewhere to sit on the property. It wasn't even that busy and it seemed like they had enough workers. They had very poor attitudes and it was very disappointing. We left and went elsewhere. read more

UPDATE: They did replace my order without an argument and the replacement was very tastey. Be prepared for a long wait though. Their excuse is everything is prepared fresh. read more

This review is made during covid-19 and for an early breakfast. I was provided indoor dining. There were limited seating and parties were places multiple tables away from each other. All of the staff had face masks on and treated us with care. There was also adequate ventilation. Staff was also very friendly. They answered many mundane questions that I had. My food also came out really fast. The food was pretty good for the price. Almost everything was pretty cheap and I don't think I saw anything that I would consider to be overpriced. Was it the best value that I have had? Nope, definitely not. The other reviewers are right in that the food was not amazing. It was a pretty standard breakfast. But for the price, location service, and speed, I think my review is pretty fair. I got the Maine Central with sausage and stuffed French toast with blueberries. The stuffed french toast was pretty good and the blueberry jam was very flavorful and complimented it very well. Hash browns were pretty standard. The pancakes were decent; nothing special. My food also arrived soon after ordering so I was able to eat and move on quickly. I enjoyed my breakfast overall and can recommend it for passing travelers. Just temper your expectations. I don't think this is a must visit travel destination. I would have rated it 5-stars if that was the case. I rated it 4-stars; a place that you should stop by if you are in the area in the morning and looking for breakfast. In other words, don't go out of your way to come here; come here if you are passing by anyway. I left this establishment satisfied and enjoyed my visit without any regrets. Maybe other reviewers had bad service, but my server was friendly and did a good job so I cannot factor bad service into my review. Aside from the food, the aesthetics of the place are pretty good. I enjoyed the view of the road next to the train carriage that you are sitting in. The greenery and rural landscape were very pleasing to the eye. The restrooms are located nearby and very clean as well. While I was cleaning my hands, I took a good look around the sink and surrounding areas. I did not see anything disgusting and it appeared to be kept in very good condition. read more

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Casey Jones brought back there onion rings not frozen anymore found out today Great service today I was really surprised everything was spot on today great service thank you read more

We go here regularly when out in Lancaster County. Breakfasts are excellent and dinner is too. Everything is well prepared and much like top quality home made would be. Servers are all very pleasant too! I highly reccommend them! read more

Service and food are excellent and what a view of the countryside and train museum not to mention the horse and buggies passing by

Perfect cozy little place, train style away from the noisy city. Yummy food, big portions. The Corn chicken soup was awesome it surprised me. I had the meatloaf dinner. read more

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Restaurant seems to have gone downhill a bit since we were last there two years ago. Service was ok, but several small issues, like serving platters without utensils and having to flag someone down for them, etc. Food quality was okay, nothing exceptional, vegetables undercooked. Ordered take-out breakfast next morning, were told 20 minutes for pick up, had to wait almost one hour and they forgot half our order. This was over a holiday weekend, perhaps they were short staffed or something, but seemed disorganized and a disappointment since last visit two years ago. read more

Sat outside and it was The best view and table ever! Food was home cooking. Shepherds pie , ribs and meatloaf - sooo good. The train went by twice plus all the beautiful Amish horse and buggies. Our waiter and the front desk woman was amazing friendly and made our visit even better. Best part is in back they have cabooses for the motel! Next time we will come and stay. read more

We stumbled upon this place years ago on my daughter's birthday and it quickly became her favorite birthday tradition! We love petting the animals, seeing the trains drive by, and eating in the train car. My personal favorite part is the beautifully working Nickelodeon on the deck. We highly recommend Casey Jones'! read more

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Casey Jones restaurant is located at the Red Caboose Motel. And your eating privileges are inside of a train. And you can choose your seating by eating on the side, looking out to the road, or other side, looking in to the gift shop. I preferred looking out on to the road. I was seated in roughly about 5 minutes, this was about 9 a.m. in the morning, so there was only one other couple, and their with two waitresses, few minutes after I was seated, it started to get pretty packed, the service was somewhat slow, but that won't take away by how good the food was.. I had eggs, home fries, toast, and coffee. Everything was delicious and done just right, the coffee was actually some of the best I've had in a while, Just being able to eat in a train let alone is great!! Especially if you have kids they luv it. I would recommend anyone giving this good place to have breakfast brunch or dinner, this is the spot to go. read more

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As restaurants go, Casey Jones Restaurant is more novelty and gimmicky than restauranty. On weekends it gets packed with families, those exercising their weekend with children visitation rights and kids. Lots of kids. If you have kids, it's a good fun place to take them because kids today have little if any knowledge of what was once the glamor of rail travel. So, it's an exciting venture for them. The restaurant is in located in a railroad dining car, but being one who has actually traveled aboard the steam driven locomotives of yesterday, I can tell you that other than the railcar, there isn't any similarity. Back in the day, when you took the Penn Central out of Philly's 30th Street headed in route for Pittsburgh, you dined upon fresh oysters, fish and huge cuts of prime cut aged meats. Every gentleman wore a three piece suit and because everyone smoked, ashtrays were on every table. So, of course Casey Jones Restaurant has none of that as most of the ways of the past are simply no longer acceptable or for that matter, affordable today. As for food, what Casey Jones has is good enough but nothing to get excited about. People go to Casey Jones for the novelty of it, not the food. Indeed, sandwiches, wraps (no one had ever heard of a wrap in the days of steam engines) burgers and the like seem the basic mainstays. I order a pastrami and though it was good enough, not worthy of any further not. And, since I was in Lancaster, I of course had to treat myself to a slice of their wet bottom gooey molasses based Shoofly which, if you are into Shoofly, was really great but as I was advised had been outsource purchased. read more

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Breakfast was over priced and is more a tourist trap than decent restaurant. Food quality was not so great. Have not been back there in 4 years. read more

My family has been coming to either stay at the RC and or to dine at Casey Jones since 2015. This visit was our first in three years due to COVID. Over the years we've recommended this motel and restaurant to 4 families, who have stayed there and loved it. This month we brought two more families for dinner at Casey Jones. They spent the entire meal telling me what a great place it is and how they plan to return to stay there and go to CJ to dine again. That decision changed after the abrupt way we were treated with the check. All of us left there shocked at the exchange upon paying. Since we were 3 families in the party of 12, we had asked about getting separate checks upon ordering. The server (who never gave us her name), assured us she would "figure it out" when the time came. When it came to paying, only one check was generated. The owner/manager Kat came over to address this with us. She was curt and argumentative. She didn't afford me the opportunity to speak and explain what had been said to the server at the start of the meal. Instead, she would cut me off with "can I finish speaking" even though she had said her piece. I saw how she interacted with other diners and it was not like this. Even though she was curt with them, she listened to what they had to say, but didn't do that with me. I heard her offer "what can I do to help here" to another table. Those words were never uttered with us. Instead, she stated that we were a large party with no notice and: we should have made a reservation we were informed only one check would be generated I saw nothing about the suggestion for reservations online when I looked at the website, which is why I didn't make one! I did see that they are "group friendly" though. Upon putting our name in, we were never told this would be a problem. The server said they would figure out how to do the splitting for us. I did notify the manager of this conversation and she denied her staff would say that. Throughout this exchange, the server stood by silently, probably fearful of contradicting her employer. When all is said and done, we won't be back here. Not because of the check not being split, but because of the abrasive manner in which we were treated. Business owners typically do their best to try to please and accommodate their patrons, apparently not at Casey Jones. So much for supporting this family owned business. Like most of the other reviews say-there are plenty of other places to eat in this area, go patronize any of those and don't bother here. Nothing noteworthy on the menu, it's the novelty of eating in a train car that was the draw for us. The attitude and lack of customer service simply isn't worth it. read more

Very expensive. Should be the highest $ on the ratings. Got there 45 minute wait for a table. Got our table with some very loud kids there. Couldn't talk to my companies that were sitting next to me. We ordered 3 burgers and fries. Took almost an hour to get the meals and was room temperature when we got our meal. To top it off $95.00!! Will not go back or recommend. read more

horrible customer service. didnt even eat anything after we had to wait over 45 min after being told the wait would only be 25min. got there at 10:30 didnt get seated until 11:10 and then when we asked for a lunch menu we were told they dont serve lunch until 11:30. will not be coming here again. read more

The food was good and the service (once we sat down) was just fine. Nothing extraordinary, but certainly a good place to eat near the Strasburg Railroad. However, a few things impacted my visit there. First, we were a party of 6 on a Saturday evening, so we called ahead to make sure they could accommodate us. The person we talked to (a manager, I think?) said he could and that if we got there in the next 10-15 minutes, we would be seated. We gave our name and headed on our way. When we got there, we found the person we had talked to on the phone did not communicate with the host and therefore, the host gave our table away to another party of 6 without asking their name to confirm that they were the party that had called. The two of them proceeded to have a long discussion about this in front of us. Luckily, they were able to seat us not too long after that, so it was resolved. What made me uncomfortable was the gift shop. While I think it is totally ok for a campy restaurant in a tourist area to sell souvenirs related to the area (Lancaster-branded things, railroad-related items, etc.), I do not think it is ok for an establishment to sell political items (Trump 2024 hats, shirts, etc.). Of course, that is their choice, and they are permitted to do so. But I do not feel comfortable spending my money in a place that is choosing to politicize their restaurant and potentially isolate people who do not support that particular candidate. I find that to be an odd choice, and it makes me wonder about the morals/values of this family-owned business. I will not be patronizing there again. read more

Really different atmosphere and surprisingly great food! I had heard about Casey Jones from friends who stayed overnight in one of the train car hotel rooms and they raved about the food. The decor is train theme with a vintage vibe. I had chicken corn soup and the cheddar bacon chicken while my friend had shepherds pie. Both were large hearty servings and our "conductor" waiter was excellent despite a family with 4 picky children sitting behind us that needed a lot of attention. The view from the windows was wonderful - countryside and animals and buggies driving in the distance. We walked over to see the pigs and llama at their little petting zoo after eating. read more