Hobo burger all the way!!!! Such great food in the downtown historic district of Rosenberg!

Great friendly little restaurant in Rosenberg that makes you feel very welcome. You can order beer/wine from the wine bistro next door and prices were very reasonable. I had the 817 burger and it was super juicy, huge and delicious. The fries were crispy and had a little spice on them. We all enjoyed our burgers and my mom's salad looked delicious as well. The key lime pie for dessert was moist and not too tart. We really enjoyed our lunch and would definitely come out again. We drove 40 minutes to try it out and weren't disappointed! read more

My Fiancee and I eat at a lot of fancy Houston restaurants (Glass wall, Reef, Haven, etc.) and one night we decided to try the ol' Railroad Cafe Dinner they have on Friday and Saturday nights from 5p to 9p. I have to say, this was comparable to the fancy restaurants of Houston. I highly recommend the dinner for a great date spot, with the wine bar next door. It is a quaint spot and my Fiancee and I go here regularly when I am home from my military obligations. read more

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Love this place!! My hubby took me for my Birthday & it was delicious! Very homey & warm ambience.

What a great place to dine in! Amazing staff they all help to make you feel as welcomed as they can. Plus the food is DELICIOUS!!!

Do you like amazing food? Do you like it fresh and hot and served to you in a timely manner? Then you need to come here. The servers are always so nice and the environment is absolutely amazing! You'll want to stay for a long time and the owners greet everyone and make you feel like family. Everyone is welcome here! Food is gourmet at reasonable prices! read more

This is a hidden gem in downtown Rosenberg. All the food is fresh and delicious. Their soup of the day is always fantastic. The burgers, sandwiches, and salads are all made fresh and full of flavor. The service is wonderful. You can't go wrong stopping by this spot. Never crowded and always satisfying. Just make sure to check the hours as they close between lunch and dinner. read more

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I mean this A-OK in the best possible way, but I wouldn't say I'm a fan in the sense that I'm champing at the bit to go back. Still, I almost certainly will be back, because they're so much better than most places around here (based on my one visit so far), and there aren't that many places around here in the first place. The good: Excellent and attentive service. Coffee OK (weak), orange juice bordering on excellent. They do know how to poach an egg (most places around here don't), and the crab cakes were pretty good. Hubby said burger was good and he ate all of it. A lot of effort was put into the decor, which I appreciated. Nice view (for here) out the front window of an old building and a little park. The meh or so: Potatoes were kind of greasy and just OK to me, although hubby ate all of his. So this could be just my personal taste. My Texas toast picked up some kind of off flavor from whatever surface it was toasted on, but I ate it anyway. Chairs, although they appeared padded, were pretty hard. The truly weird: The menu said just "hollandaise," nothing about their special version or anything. So either they should alter their menu or they have no idea how to make hollandaise. It was cold, temperature-wise and hot, spicy-wise. It was not smooth and uniformly light yellow, but kind of curdled, with specks of red and brown. Assuming charitably that they have their "special" version (if I assumed otherwise I would never be back), I'd never have ordered anything that involved it if the menu had described it correctly. Thank goodness I ordered it on the side. Hmmmm..... Well, looking more closely at the online menu, I see a difference from the printed menu - it just says "toast" on the online menu, but it said "Texas toast" on the printed menu. So maybe there was a difference in the description of the hollandaise and I didn't notice, having previously looked at the online menu, which does say just "hollandaise.". It was still pretty yucky. The eek!: Their method of bringing the "check." I REALLY don't care for someone waving a tablet in my face while I'm trying to get out my money and figure the tip. I want them to leave me an actual paper check and then GO AWAY for a while. I asked for and got a paper receipt (more good service - thank you!), but I had hoped our server would realize that implied I wanted her to bring the paper receipt and then GO AWAY for a while, which she didn't. She stood there with the tablet until we handed over our money, bringing the paper receipt afterward. Next time I'll be more specific, as in, "Please don't even show me the tablet screen - keep that thing out of my face. Actually, please don't bring the tablet anywhere near me, whether you show me the screen or not. Please bring me a paper check and then GO AWAY for a while." Anyway, I'd certainly recommend trying this place - their heart seems to be in the right place. When I go back I'll update this review to let you know whether I was able to get the check my way or not. (If they wave a tablet in my face again, that will be my last visit.) read more

Bear with me here, I'll explain the lower star mark. But first, the food was fantastic. The Hobo Burger tasted as good as the description made it seem. The egg wasn't overcooked, and was just runny enough to cover the burger in yolk. And the potatos were amazing. Definitely a great meal. The Not So Benedict was equally as good, and I'm not even a fan of eggs Benedict. The crab cakes that they came on had a good flavor, and the eggs were poached about as well as an egg can be poached. The pancakes were also great. They had that IHOP taste but a little something extra that gave them a kick that made you want to continue eating. The coffee was brewed well, as was the tea. The orange juice somehow was better than normal orange juice, everything food wise was out of this world. The wait is what killed me. We walked in and it was decently busy for brunch. Not overly packed and no wait, so not a big deal. The service was good and helpful, kept our drinks full. But the wait. From the time we ordered till the time we got our food was over 40 minutes. We were close to leaving when it finally arrived. I plan on going back in a few weeks to give it another go, maybe it was just a one time thing. When I do that I'll update my review to hopefully the 5 stars the food deserves. read more

Came upon Ol Railroad Cafe through Yelp. Looking for an interesting & delicious place for my birthday lunch with family. Came on a Saturday. Had the Blackened Chicken wraps -- yummy. read more

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This corner little cafe in downtown Rosenberg shouldn't surprise you with an old fashioned charm one would come to expect from a building that is over a hundred years old. It's menu is diverse, ranging from salads and sandwiches to burgers. After some word-of-mouth, I decided to give this place a visit. I honestly didn't expect much from this old town Rosenberg establishment especially having never heard of it prior to a couple days ago. To my pleasant surprise, these guys know how to make a burger! I had the "Bonfire Burger" as a matter of fact. Granted this is not your traditional burger. It is served on a ciabatta-type, sweet bun (I honestly forgot the name) and is adorned with lots of fresh jalapeños, tomatoes, onions and a unique dressing. Delicious meat. Not frozen, but fresh hand-pressed patties. It reminded me of the kind fare you would find on the Austin street scene. I do not usually favor a sweet bun over a traditional bun, but I'm sure many out there do and will. It's owner and chef Daniel is a friendly and humble guy who will come around and see how things are going and even listen to feedback. It's Point-Of-Sale system is iPad based and was little unexpected. Receipts are either e-mailed or sent to your phone. but that shouldn't deter anyone from coming on down. Most established places in Houston require a good drive. But if you live in the Richmond/Rosenberg area, count yourselves as fortunate. This is a nearby hidden gem. PS I do plan on frequenting this place to try their other favorite dishes. read more

Ol Railroad Cafe - the "Bonfire Burger" - Cafes Near Me - Rosenberg, Texas

We went for Sunday brunch. Our waitress was attentive. The restaurant was clean, bright and nicely decorated. The food was well priced and delicious. I had 4 buttermilk pancakes that were the size of a dinner plate for $8. I would definitely return to this quaint spot for another meal. read more

My Team goes here all the time when we are in town. Very nice service and manager. He already knows our drinks before we even sit down. Love it!! read more

This is a new spot for us. Good food but a bit pricey for lunch ($12.99 lunch special).

Nice little spot in downtown Rosenburg. Food is delicious, BLT has real bacon. We went as a group of 14, separate checks and everyone's food came at the same time. This is a plus. read more

The food here is always amazing!! The open kitchen is wonderful to see the chefs/cooks making the food. The waitstaff is always so polite and fast to acommodate you with whatever your need is. I will always recommend this place to others because the food is fantastic and there is something for even the pickiest of eaters! Also their breakfast and mimosas are to die for, such a great place for brunch! read more

First time...food cooked perfectly and delicious!! I started off with s cup of potato soup - well seasoned and made! The 819 burger was fresh and not over cooked so juicy!! read more

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Found this place by accident today while exploring Rosenberg with my family. What a great hidden gem...... The food was top notched only to be matched by the great service and cool ambiance. Chatted the owner up for a while. Great guy. We just moved back to Texas after being gone for 8 years. It's great to get this kind of service again (which doesn't exist most other states). read more

Read about this place in Richmond at midnight....next day found & thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of personality. Husband & I had the happy hour appetizer (yummy potstickers), he had the bonfire burger, I had the hobo burger (egg on top was perfect) & ice teas. Bill came to $30 before tip. Waitstaff was very efficient & friendly. Definitely will be back for their chicken fried chicken on Monday! read more

Great Location, Great service and Great food! Went in there for their 2 for Tuesday burger special! read more

Ol Railroad Cafe - The Hobo burger with avocado! - Cafes Near Me - Rosenberg, Texas

This was our first visit to the RR Cafe. Went on Friday and our guest had the fish and shrimp special. It's English pub style batter with fries. He said it was okay. Just okay. I had the fried chicken salad. The salad was fresh and crispy, the fried chicken breast was pounded thin and breaded. It was tasty. The dressing was very good. Hubs had the potato soup and Caesar salad. He said the soup was brothy not creamy and the bacon was not freshly cooked. The Caesar salad was lacking in dressing so it's hard to rate. We were looking forward to visiting since it was on the Bucket List show. Our waitress was nice and very busy. Seemed to handle her customers well. read more

I was in Rosenberg at a class for work and we decided to drop in on the Ol' Railroad. It was not easy to find because the listed address takes you to ........... nothing. The restaurant is actually off of 2nd Street. But once we found it this place was a gem in the desert! Tucked into the old part of town among antique shops, this little place was great! I ordered the Ahi Tuna sandwich. It was phenomenal. Everyone in my party enjoyed their choices. The inside of the restaurant is very comfortable with an old-time feel to it. Almost makes you feel like you're waiting on the next train to hop out of town. The only drawback I had was the tea tasted weird. Not weird enough for me to not drink it, so maybe I'm the weird one. Just something was off about it. Overall, this is a fantastic place and I plan on returning with my wife. I'd definitely recommend this place to you! read more

The restaurant is fairly new but has that old railroad town feel. It fit right in with Rosenberg. The menu was limited but the food was yum. We ordered salmon salad, burger, BLT and buffalo wrap. Everyone was happy with their meals and the staff was friendly. read more

This place is an absolute gem. I would challenge anyone to find a better place to eat in all of Rosenberg. In fact, I'd put this place up against the best in all of Houston. You won't find an all encompassing menu here but you will find iconic yet comforting food pairings that you will find only in the rarest of places. Every dish is thoughtful and prepared with excellence. The owners and chefs are nothing short of visionaries. I've eaten here several times, for dinner and brunch, and have always walked away amazed. The service is warm and inviting. The cafe is cozy and historic. And they don't charge you for their pride and brand name, only for what you eat. You won't regret your visit. read more

Yes, I am a fan of Ol Railroad Cafe. The burgers are some of the best around and the menu offers many great choices. Best of all is the attention and care that you get from the owner/chefs. Last Saturday a friend and I walked in at 9;15pm (they close at 9:00pm) following the Stomp, a Rosenberg Downtown event held once a year. We asked if we could still get something to eat. They told us that our options would be a bit limited since they had sold out of some things, but that they could fix us something to eat. As usual, the food was very good and served with a smile, even though we were the last ones in the restaurant. read more

This place is really good but doesn't have enough variety. I would have gave it a 5star but the service wasn't great on my visit. Our waiter was not attentive and the was only 3 parties in the restaurant at the time. I even went a grabbed my own meal from the counter. The food was tasty so it is worth a try but service staff needs to straighten up. read more

First time to try. Very good food. Had the meatloaf special, want to come back and try the shrimp and grits

Came here for the first time for lunch and wasn't disappointed. It has a nice small town western feel to it. Their menu is a little small, but obviously isn't a problem. The Hobo Burger was cooked perfectly. read more

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The Bonfire burger was delicious...great flavor and excellent bun. But the spicy Cali sandwich was a joke. The turkey looked and tasted like it came from a pack of Oscar Meyer processed sandwich meat. The "avacado" was a small smear of guacamole on the sandwich. I will never order another sandwich from here again...waste of money. I would have been better off making my own sandwich in my kitchen. #lessthanimpressed #sticktoaburger read more

I am enjoyed this place....didn't really have a place to sit since all the 4 seat tables were taken so I sat by my lonesome at a 12 person classic wooden table. No big deal. Ate chicken fried chicken w/ mashed potatoes and green bean special @ $12.95. Chicken was excellent along w/ potatoes, fair serving size but nothing spectacular. Green beans were burnt at best. Giving 4 stars for ambiance, wait staff courtesy and attention. Will go again and try something different and see if they have a specialty or something. Would recommend going to have an enjoyable atmospheric lunch. read more

Cute location right on the corner. Best burger in town!! The 819 burger was great!! Kids had grilled cheese and chicken tenders. Service was awesome! I'll be back!! Get there early it fills up quick :) read more

Ol Railroad Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Rosenberg, Texas

We had Ol Railroad Cafe cater a business lunch this week. Still talking about the BLT and Club sandwiches. Lots of bacon. Great lunch sandwich Decided to try dinner. Friendly hometown atmosphere with friendly staff. Great comfort food at a reasonable cost. I had the hobo burger and my son had the Lamb Shank. We saw a lot of burgers being served tonight. Great place to try and hope to be back. read more

From my tv to my tummy Ol' Railroad Cafe in Rosenberg, TX is a HIT as it lives up to the hype. I was initially disappointed when I walked up to the door, but immediately became a fan as an owner greeted and seated me. The presentation of my DRINK confirmed my change of heart...**sigh** I felt fancy as I sipped on my peach tea in this early 1900's building. read more

Great place for lunch in the middle of a workday. Not too busy, with a nice variety of healthy and unhealthy options. As of yet, I've only tried their salmon salad - quite good! read more

Quaint establishment. I would call it a tea room. Great sandwiches. Service is a little slow but they were busy. We would definitely go back read more

BEST BURGER IN AMERICA!!!!! I came here on lunch break with some co workers while we were in this little Texas town we'd never been before.. figured we'd give the local burger joint a try. Never have I been more pleased with any eating experience. Awesome atmosphere. Awesome food. Awesome servers. Clean bathroom. I sound crazy but it's really the bomb. read more

The food was delicious. The meat on hamburger was fresh and fries homemade. We will definitely return to the cafe.

Excellent French onion soup, pot roast, chicken pot pie and the 819 (which is a burger with jalapeño aioli). Chef showed my kids how they caramelize the creme brûlée. It feels cozy inside, small town glory with city tastes. The downtown area makes for a nice after dinner stroll. We will be back! read more

Not bad. Lunch menu = various burgers and fries with a hipster twist. It be rich people fast food. Weird hours. Bottom line = I'll keep supporting any businesses in downtown Rosenberg even if it's not my favorite restaurant bc I believe in the vision. I be seeing trees through the forest. read more

Hubs and I frequent this cafe for lunch. Great sandwiches, salads, and daily specials. Baked potato soup is very good and if you don't overdo your meal try the bread pudding or apple pie. Yummy! Always crowded at lunch. Quick service! read more