After taking a tour at Skunk train, we stopped for lunch at this spot.. Super cute little spot with friendly staff. Their veggie sand was the best! The chicken one was alright not much flavor but overall we had great experience here. Will definitely be back if in town read more

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What a great find in the outskirts of Mendocino County. Very quaint and homey atmosphere with as you might have guessed a train motif. They have a dog friendly deck and indoor seating. Our server sat us quickly and answered our questions about a few menu options. I had a sausage sandwich that was tasty and the roll was grilled also. My wife had the roast beef and her sandwich was tender and good flavor. All in all the sandwiches were good but a bit more meat would have taken them over the top. read more

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This place is adorable! We went for lunch during our stay in Willits at an RV spot and when looking for a place with vegetarian options, can across the reviews for their extreme veggie. So glad we went, the sandwiches were delicious! Highly recommend. read more

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Ok I get why this place gets great reviews- the menu is super simple - sandwiches, hot dogs and salads - no burgers and no fries (but they have beer!). But wow are their sandwiches made with fantastic ingredients! I had their famous Santa Fe Chicken sandwich and every bite was a delight. My wife had their famous French Dip, swap mayo for garlic butter and add bacon...you might see it on the menu next! The train motif is very cool. It's a small but awesome place with a great vibe. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Service was top notch. We travel through that area frequently and it will now be our go to stop!!! read more

Year after year Loose Caboose remains the best. Great patio, fair prices amazing shakes and sandwiches, but the service tops all!... the cherry on the top! You will feel like family here. Small town medicine. read more

Adorable cafe! Service is always friendly and efficient. I often do to go orders. Their sandwiches are excellent! read more

Great sandwiches. Great service. Very cute little cozy place. Easy parking. Would def go here again

The food is so good. I had the veggie sandwich. It's no one of my favorites. Service is amazing. Servers knew a lot of people and are very friendly. read more

What a great find! Great food and exceptional service. My husband had the French dip and I had the Club Car sandwich--both were delicious. I liked the decor and local vibe. read more

There seems to be an abundance of independent eating establishments in the small pass-through town of Willets so the reviews were helpful. Else, we wouldn't have known about this little place on a side street. The restaurant is as cozy as a bistro with a nice, covered seating area in addition to the small dining room. The menu is impressive and primarily sandwiches and salads. (No French fries.) The Santa Fe Chicken sandwich was very good. The chicken Caesar Salad was fresh but I would have liked a little more chicken. Our server was very friendly and efficient. Note that they only accept cash or check and have an ATM. Very casual with styrofoam cups and paper plates. read more

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So delicious. Sat in the covered outside area which was chill. Our server was so sweet and quick. Tried out an espresso milkshake, extreme veggie sandwich and conductor sandwich. Loved everything!! read more

AMAZING service and outstanding food!! This is a must stop for a great sandwich and chips and the best chai tea I've ever had...and that's difficult to say!!! read more

Been going here since it open here. First was open I the old old Country mall. Yummy many Birthdays lunches friendly always go back

Cash only. The sandwiches are very unique and fresh. They don't serve French fries with the sandwiches but do serve chips, salad and soups a la carte. The service was great. The ambiance is cute. I'd recommend Loose Caboose Cafe to others. read more

Loose Caboose Cafe - Front of Loose Caboose - Sandwiches Near Me - Willits, California

Hometown favorite always have to visit when i return. The menu has always been a classic nothing has changed and the food is still tasting outta this world. No matter what the day or the weather this spot always hits. Best sandwiches in the town my favorite being the chicken pesto. Staff is always so friendly and the dinning room and patio are very comfortable with plenty of seating. Make sure to check this spot out. read more

Loose Caboose Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Willits, California

As a person from the city man all I can say is WOW. This place from the beginning was so beautiful outside dining and the atmosphere was amazing. Our waitress was very friendly and nice. We started with a raspberry and cherry Italian sodas super good, we had the Hot Kansas Turkey Depot in one word supercalifragilisticexpialidocious we also had the new Lemon Berry Mascarpone cake and we will definitely be back. Thank you for amazing food. read more

Great family restaurant, everyone was friendly and it was filled with patrons from the neighborhood.

Makenzie and Tiago provided me Excellent service and a most delicious Tuna melt and tastey OJ. We are so lucky to have you here in Pacific Beach Happy New Year! Rick Diaz read more

Loose Caboose Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Willits, California

Had a friend rave about this place while we were in town so I had to check it out. Snuggled dreamily on a one way street it evoked charm from the exterior as you can see. It is blessed by amazing flora and fauna that graces the outdoor patio section, which is peaceful and makes you feel like you are in another world. The staff is helpful, attentive, knowledgeable and amazing. The food choices were tremendous. My friend had the Cordon Bleu, which he is still talking about and my WigWag pastrami was it's equal. Definitely a must to frequent in Willits. read more

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This place is a gem. Not only is the food delicious but the service is wonderful. This place serves the best sandwiches I have ever tasted in my life. I had the Chattanooga chicken sandwich and wow it was delicious. Everything is made fresh and hot. Additionally, the restaurant is very cute. It's small but cozy. The only downfall is that they only accept cash. They do have an ATM in the restaurant, but obviously using an general ATM has fees. My boyfriend had the Santa Fe Chicken sandwich, which is their most popular and he was very impressed. I highly recommend trying this place out. read more

Loose Caboose Cafe - Chattanooga Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Willits, California

It would be out of my way to go here from the Bay Area on my way to Mendocino.... And I am already planning my detour to make it back for another sandwich. 10/10. read more

Loose Caboose Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Willits, California

First time here. The French dip was cooked to perfection! The root beer float was excellent! The service was incredible!! Dog friendly as well!! Bonus! read more

I discovered this spot on Yelp when looking for a place to get grab a bite en route from Sacramento to the Avenue of the Giants. It was about three hours from our hotel which put us in town right at lunch time. Although I was a bit concerned about there being a wait since we were on a tight schedule, it was a Tuesday and I was able to snag a table on the patio just as someone got up. The order process was a bit confusing and I'm not sure if it's due to covid safety or being short staffed. I had to go inside to place my order but only the patio was open for seating. Heads up that it's cash only! It took about 45 minutes for our two sandwiches to arrive, which was a bit longer than we expected. My boyfriend decided to take his vegetarian station sandwich to go but I had ordered a French dip, thinking we'd be eating at the table. Luckily, I only ordered a half sandwich and I managed to quickly eat it before we hit the road. The French dip with roast beef and swiss was good but could have used a little something, maybe horseradish or a garlic aioli, to take it to the next level. There were several other sandwiches that I considered ordering and in hindsight I wish I'd ordered one of the more unique ones, like the Chatanooga Chicken or Pesto Chicken. As for the Vegetarian Station, my boyfriend said he really liked the crunch of the sunflower seeds. read more

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Amazing food, friendly and able to accomidating a large party at the last minute. Absolutely wonderful staff.

Food was great and fast the price is going up so didn't have Dessert I know stuff cost more but try not to put all the burden on the customers read more

The caboose is a must stop in Willits. I rotate between the chicken pesto, French dip or club car with some garlic mayo. Always friendly staff and the cutest train car feel inside. Good music and lighting. read more

Great food! Cash only, but they had an ATM onsite to make it easy. They brought a huge bowl of water for my pups, who greatly appreciated the amount of ice cubes in it read more

Loose Caboose Cafe - My dog enjoying the ice water - Sandwiches Near Me - Willits, California

All I gotta say is "The Conductor" will be an absolute must when I cruise through town! I don't know if over had anything like. And the ingredients are fresh! All the ladies that work there are pretty cool and friendly ! See you tomorrow read more

Amazing intimate atmosphere, wonderful staff, and "holy cow" tasty food! So pleased to have found this place while traveling

Excellent food and service! The sandwich I had was delicious!! The ambiance is cool as well!!

Worth the extra distance from the highway. Super cute patio cafe with delicious sandwiches, salads and hot dogs. The beef dip was amazing. I recommend the garlic mayo on it. The chicken pesto sandwich was also served hot and delicious. No sides except a big pickle spear but the sandwiches were huge and we wouldn't have had room. Friendly service, very clean. Parking can be tricky but worth it for this gem. read more

- This place only accepts cash - Several locals that I met, mentioned this location in Willits, CA. The staff was friendly and the location is right off Main Street. I ordered the meatball sandwich. The bread was good and it had a decent bit of marinara sauce. It was unique with red onions and black olives. I felt the price was outrageous for what I received but I guess it's normal portion/cost ratio for California. read more

Loose Caboose Cafe - Meatball sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Willits, California

The food was good and the service was awesome. Our server was super nice. The sandwiches were really good but they didn't come with a side, which for the price seemed kind of ridiculous. The kids hot dog didn't come with anything and for 6-7$ for just the hot dog without a drink or side was super steep. The pesto chicken and the veggie rice soup was very good. I'm not sure we will come again due to the steep prices for kids food. Wish it came with chips or something.. read more

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I have been coming here my entire life. This place has been consistently fantastic. My favorites are the Chattanooga Chicken, Meatball Express and Wig Wag Pastrami. But there are really honestly no weak spots menu wide. Oh, and word to the wise, didn't forget a house-made cherry Pepsi to sweeten things up. read more

Stopped by on our way up the 101 highway. Delicious! I had the Wig Wam pastrami sandwich and my girlfriend had the Santa Fe chicken. We were still talking about the sandwiches two days later. Wish they had been open on Sunday, when we were driving back through. read more

Excellent sandwiches. Pickles included. Great variety. Nice ambiance if you happen to like all things "train".

Every time we drive through Willits, we stop and eat at the loose caboose because the food is excellent, and the staff is very caring and friendly. I highly recommend the loose caboose.! read more

Stopped here for lunch after riding the Skunk Train. Absolutely great sandwiches. Wife had the Chattanooga chicken sandwich minus some veggies and l had the Railroad combo. Very friendly service. Also saw some salads being served to other tables and they looked big and fresh. Highly recommend this place. read more

Loose Caboose Cafe - Railroad combo - Sandwiches Near Me - Willits, California

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Our family has tried just about everything on this menu and nothing disappoints! A wide variety of dishes and a wonderfully attentive staff. (If it's too cold for an espresso shake, you should try one anyway ;) ) read more

Cute cafe, very friendly staff and delicious sandwiches! It was busy but we didn't have to wait for a table, lots of decor to look at and a fun ambiance read more