I've been wanting to stop by this place for years! I finally got the chance to, last time I was in the area. Every time we ever drove by it was closed. So last time when they were open I was excited to finally go inside and scope it out! Honestly kinda disappointed but not in the service or food. Just in the experience itself. I was expecting the inside to look way cooler but it just seemed old and unkept. I think a place like this would be more of an experience while eating. Kinda like rainforest cafe where yeah the food is good but there is so much cool stuff to look at. When you eat here you are literally in a train car but it just feels like they took the train car out of a junk yard and put tables in it. It's not that bad but it's just not what I thought it would be. Still. The food I got was tasty and I really liked it. The service was great, very nice and helpful. I'd go back but for the food not because it's in a train car. read more

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Found this place in TikTok videos, they actually do it no justice. Although everything was beautiful and the food was fabulous! Lydia, our waitress was fabulous!! Thanks girl! I love the court yard, which isn't mentioned on the videos. read more

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Fleeting happiness. What could have been a great cute moment took a turn for the worst. What appeared to be an artisanal experience because it's a restaurant in a train cart quickly just went from oh.. to ohhh nooo.... Food was sub-par/mediocre at best. Eggs Benedict - 2/10 The ham was cheap packaged sandwich meat you use when you're broke and need to whip up a quick brekkie. Eggs and hotdog kind of broke. The English muffin the whole thing sat on was crumbling soon as you picked it up and has the texture of cardboard. The bacon was so over cooked, but upon further inspection you can tell it's the cheap thin stuff, possibly Oscar Mayer or Bar-S quality bacon. The only reason I gave this meal x2 stars is the fact that I asked for hollandaise on the side and they listened. The sauce itself was bland ZERO lemons must have been used during prep. More so, I don't know why you'd advertise "lemon hollandaise" that's literally what it's supposed to come with. Interior - 4/10 very aesthetically pleasing, but major points knocked off due to the excessive heat. There is no circulation for the 2nd floor (where the Box Cart is located) there's just a single wall unit about 20-30 feet from the first table. So you'll get the heat rising from below. If there were fans they sure as heck weren't doing the job. Recommend going before 10am no later. read more

Off The Rail Cafe - Eggs Benedict w/ham & self served Hollandaise (ask for hollandaise on the side trust me...) - Cafes Near Me - El Dorado, Arkansas

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Cute place get to dine inside a train caboose. Service was good. Order breakfast items is my advice. choo choo! read more

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Located in beautiful downtown El Dorado, Arkansas. You get on the this unique Train journey setting, with cozy ambiance, not too crowded of a menu and let go of your imagination No walls, overlooks a unique scenery of down town El Dorado, all through the beautiful decor of glass doors/walls. Very clean, we were greeted with a welcoming smile, and our server, Lidia, really made us feel at home. Good food, my wife and I enjoyed our meal, and we plan on returning. Remember, they close at 2 pm, so it's breakfast and lunch, and breakfast is served all day. I do recommend you to give it a try, and you may very well have a similar experience as ours. Cheers read more

I hear the breakfast is good. However we went for lunch. Nothing special or particularly noteworthy there.

The train car is what hooked us on trying this place. The food was ok, could've been better. It did smell like cigarettes inside, which was a turn off. We went about 9:30 in the morning & they weren't super busy. Our waiter was great though! read more

The staff was super friendly and attentive. They were so busy but you could tell they love their customers. I loved the history of the wooden train (read the first page of the menu to learn it's origin and background). To be dining in such a historic piece of this train made me feel connected and appreciative of our meal. The wait was a bit long but that's what happens when you know good food is coming. We sat outside and competed against the aggressive summer flies to eat our food. Come here for brunch if you're in the area, but be prepared to wait! read more

Off The Rail Cafe - Side of Biscuits and Gravy - Cafes Near Me - El Dorado, Arkansas

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This place is fun. You can sit in a train car, which is very unique. The food was great. Overall great experience. We went for brunch.

What a gem! The restaurant is super cute and cozy with incredible service and food. The staff and management treat customers like family and are very accommodating. I've been to restaurants all over and the value and quality are outstanding read more

Great place and service is amazing! We love sitting and having coffee outside with breakfast in the morning. read more

Off The Rail Cafe - Buddy loves the bacon! - Cafes Near Me - El Dorado, Arkansas

I've ordered food from here numerous times, but today was the first day I've actually dined in. The servers were nice. It was pretty busy and Off The Rail is not known to get food out fast. The food was good, but what really stood out about this experience was unfortunately the owner. As soon as a family walked up to the door, he could be heard telling the staff "they're just going to have to wait" with a very smug look on his face. Understandably they were busy, but there's a thing called professionalism. Unfortunately, this is not the first time I've experienced his rudeness. I'm a huge supporter of small businesses, but I'm very big on professionalism & customer service. Hopefully others do not have to experience this. read more

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The food was good but they were definitely stingy with the portion size of the eggs and potatoes that came with my meal. It took over an hour to get our food and they weren't busy. My blueberry pancakes were delicious, though. Unfortunately, this was my first and last time visiting them. read more

Fun variety on their menu, can't go wrong for breakfast or lunch. We enjoy taking friends here because the dining room is so unique, and the food is always delicious. read more

I have found my new favorite breakfast spot. We visit El Dorado often and we will be stopping by at least once for every visit. Great food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Highly recommend. ​ read more

What an amazing place in a beautiful town. Go experience dining in the rail car! The food is good too. The waitresses were very attentive and made this quite the enjoyment. Great views out to the town of El Dorado! read more

First time eating at off the rail cafe. They had a lot of items on the menu that sounded good but I went with the eggs Benedict. The flavor was really good but I was disappointed with how my poached eggs turned out. The middle is supposed to be runny but mine were not. The grits were not the best...Very very bland no seasoning at all. The potatoes were very good though. Service was great! The atmosphere was really cool. Loved how the dining room was inside a rail car. read more

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Sarah had the stuffed French toast and said it was the best she had ever had. Melissa had the shrimp and grits and really liked them other than the number of onions. I had the pancake and eggs, pancake was one of the best, the eggs needed to cook a little longer for my taste, the biscuit was large and very good. The service was a little slow but they were super busy and I can see why. We will come back on our next visit, really cool area. read more

I have only been here once for brunch. Love the atmosphere, the food was good and a bit pricey.

I hosted a bridal shower luncheon here. The manager was pleasant and accommodating in the planning process. Prices were reasonable and the salad plates they served were visually appealing and delicious. The service was on point. I have eaten here for other occasions and have never been disappointed. The restaurant is located in a historic train car in our beautiful downtown. read more

Very cute place. The food was amazing and service was very welcoming and kind. My waitress made sure my coffee stayed full and instantly came up when I finished eat. read more

The food is the best, definitely the best breakfast and lunch place in El Dorado. The service is great the atmosphere an ambiance is wonderful. I can't even begin to tell you all the wonderful dishes. But I will point out that they do carry some Greek food items. Something that no one else has in El Dorado. And of course their egg dishes are to die for as well as their sweet potatoes stuffed pancakes. Yum. read more

My wife and I eat here regularly. The food is consistently good. Since this is the only place to get breakfast in El Dorado and they have a very small kitchen if they are busy then you have to be understanding if the service is slow. They have outdoor seating and your pets are welcome to join you. We bring our bird with us and they treat her like a celebrity. Avocado Toast read more

Can't say enough good things about this place. It was extremely busy (morning after a huge concert), the staff warned us it would be a wait for food, but the food arrived much faster than we expected. I've searched the world over for the best Cuban sandwich. I consider myself an expert (as much as a non-Cuban white guy can be). If I see a Cuban on the menu, I order it. It was breakfast time, but they graciously allowed it, and I'm glad the did. Like any sandwich, it's only as good as it's bread. It comes on a baguette, seems odd, but it's perfection. Get this sandwich! My wife got the avocado toast (even though she's Brazilian, she's basic) it was also delicious but I don't care enough about it to sing it's praises, that effort is reserved for the Cuban sandwich! read more

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The service here was incredibly fast, the food came out hot, and most importantly the bacon was CRISP without being burnt. This was a fantastic breakfast! read more

Off The Rail Cafe - Off the Rail Special 2 eggs Bacon or Sausage Potatoes or Grits Pancakes or Toast - Cafes Near Me - El Dorado, Arkansas

We eat here all the time when in town staying at the guest quarters. This morning Jessica prepared and served my breakfast while explaining that Mondays they had a limited menu and crew. it certainly wasn't limited for me as she had my plate of eggs, sausage, and French toast in front of me in less than five minutes. Jessica's got the mad short order skills! You should seriously consider giving that lady a raise! We will see y'all next time! read more

So glad we couldn't find a Cracker Barrel or Waffle House, when we were looking for somewhere to eat breakfast. This place popped up on yelp and it's a little gem! Yevette is a great server, she had great suggestions! If we are ever back in the area we will stop again! read more

The pancakes are huge, I clearly should of only got 1. Great taste, fresh blueberries, nice & fluffy. read more

Off The Rail Cafe - Pancakes - Cafes Near Me - El Dorado, Arkansas

If you're reading this review because you're trying to make a decision of whether you want to eat here or not, let me help. You do. Stop right here and head over to Off the Rail Cafe right now. If you're still with me and still need convincing, let me do that. I just have to say this was one of the best breakfasts I've had in quite a while. I grew up on El Dorado and drove down to visit family this weekend. I had always seen the Union Square Guest Quarters downtown and always wondered what it was like, so we booked a room (which was great also) and found out we get $10 vouchers each for breakfast from 8-10 at the restaurant next door. I probably wouldn't have tried it if not for that. So glad I did. The restaurant is in an old train car, so that in itself would sell me. It feels a little awkward walking in because you're basically in the middle of chaos until you get seated. Not an issue, just awkward at first having to sort of walk through or past the open kitchen. There's not much room for a register, so paying afterward, I felt like I was in the way of people walking in/out and servers trying to get by. Again, not a big issue at all. I mean, it's a train car; you only have so much room to work with. Okay so, the food. Oh, the food! I ordered the shrimp Benedict with grits and seasonal fruit and my boyfriend ordered a breakfast burrito and an order of biscuits and chocolate gravy. The shrimp Benedict is eggs Benedict with beautifully seasoned and beautifully cooked shrimp instead of the Canadian bacon that's typical. This was perfect. The English muffin tasted fresh and the eggs were picture perfectly poached. The side of grits: yellow stone ground grits with butter. Again, perfection. The fruit cup even had beautiful fruit, which I didn't expect in late November. My boyfriend's breakfast burrito was huge and came with a big side of salsa. He said it was great. It looked really hearty and he said he'd definitely order it again. So, I don't really love biscuits and chocolate gravy (yes, I'm from the south and no, I don't need a lecture on that) but I tried it and I at least can comment on the biscuits. They were big and warm and flaky and felt like the cook had just pulled them out of the oven. I'll definitely order biscuits and sausage gravy next time. My boyfriend said the chocolate gravy was pretty good. I'm not sure how, because this was SO much food, but he ate it all, so it must've been good. The service was really good. I can't remember the server's name, but he was really helpful and paid the optimal amount of attention to us. You know, not ignoring you to the point of a parched throat, but also not stalking you and asking you every three minutes if you're okay and need anything else. Service was great, food was great, prices were very fair, and...it's in a train car. A restaurant with excellent food and a lot of character. Okay, now go. You'll thank me. read more

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This spot is incredible. I visited this little restaurant on a road trip this summer and completely forgot to post my review. It's a small and quiet little restaurant downtown and it did not disappoint. The staff was incredibly friendly and the food was amazing! I had the eggs Benedict and it had me drooling. After my meal the chef came out to speak with me and asked if I had tried the stuffed French toast. When I told him I hadn't, he went back to the kitchen and made one for me and gave it to me to-go completely complimentary! The kindness of the people here really touched me while I was traveling solo. Thank you so much! read more

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Wonderful food. Great staff. Love the feeling of the rail car experience. We ate breakfast there two mornings. We will definitely be back!! read more

Off The Rail Cafe - The shrimp and grits were AMAZING!!!! - Cafes Near Me - El Dorado, Arkansas

This place is so quaint and unique. We stopped here on our way through to Hot Springs. It has some of the BEST eggs Benedict I've ever had! My hubby got the stuffed French toast and the were both AMAZING!! It's definitely worth stopping in! You won't regret it. read more

Off The Rail Cafe - Cafes Near Me - El Dorado, Arkansas

We at here twice during our stay! Both times were great ! The BBQ shrimp Poor boy was wonderful. read more

Great ambiance in an old rail car. Delicious food with large serving size. Dean is an amazing owner! Never had anything I didn't like from here and I visit often. Do yourself a favor and go have breakfast here! read more

Did breakfast really good.the staff was nice and did their job really well .went there earlier in the morning and it was nice and quiet

Attended Off The Rail, and was very happy with the food and service. We there on Saturday and loved seeing the dog friendly patio, greeting showed happy to be working there explained where we could sit. The menu has a wide range of items. The biscuits and gravy was fluffy and creamy, ohhh so yummy. read more

We ate breakfast here and it was delicious!! Excellent pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, And toast. The biscuits and gravy were fantastic as was the breakfast burrito. Fast, friendly service too! read more

Downtown El Dorado. Eat in an actual rail car. Food has been excellent! Casual and polite.

Such a great place to eat. I love the stuffed french toast, it is amazing! I also get their food delivered with Waitr when I am craving it but do not want to leave the house. The code LOCAL 5 is unlimited use for 5.00 off! read more

This place rules so hard! Great food, can eat healthy or gnarly comfort. A focused but unique menu. Highly recommend