I had a good experience at Rail Side Cafe (San Dimas). I ordered the Nitro Cold Brew ($9 - Large - 24oz). It's HUGE! It's a functional, no-nonsense coffee. The coffee tastes like a clean, bitter, cold brew with a foamy top. (Important: Bring Cash. There's a 4% Cash Discount.) I arrived at Rail Side Cafe (San Dimas) on Thursday (around 12:13PM). Parking is simple but busy. There's a side lot for customers; sign says, "2 Hour Parking." Staff is courteous, no-nonsense, and diligent. Staff worked hard. Staff quickly answered all my questions. My coffee took about three minutes. Good time. As mentioned, I ordered the Nitro Cold Brew ($9 - Large - 24oz). The coffee is very standard. It tastes exactly like any imagined cold brew coffee. Personally, the roast tasted a little burnt, but it's a common, familiar coffee flavor. The strength was weak for a nitro, but the HUGE SIZE and affordability balances it all out. This is a functional, budget drink. On ambiance, Rail Side Cafe (San Dimas) is a HUGE success. There's a lot of utility. The location has a self-serve water station, public internet with no password, stacked high chairs for children, two game corners (ex: Chess, Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Uno Cards, Etc), and about one available electrical outlet. I also appreciated the retro, upbeat music and 1930s movie decor. In addition, Rail Side Cafe (San Dimas) has plenty of seating. There's about four interior tables, but there's also 16 outside patio tables. The location is clean, well-maintained, and well ventilated. Overall, Rail Side Cafe (San Dimas) is a good, local neighborhood spot. It offers affordable choice that are prepared "good enough." I wouldn't drive a long distance for this spot, but it's a decent option if you're already nearby. 4.5 out of 5 read more

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A perfect little Sunday brunch Berry waffles with crispy bacon, fresh avocado toast, and a delicious croissant breakfast. Good food, sunshine, and a slow morning -- just the way weekends should be. read more

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I really enjoyed a recent visit to this cute railroad-themed cafe. It is located close to the Metrolink Train Station and offers an "Early Commuter" coffee and muffin for $5.99. The decor sets the stage with a cozy and comfy feeling. This is a family-friendly place to hang out. Several board games and books are stored on a rack and free to enjoy during your visit. You cannot miss the colorful and bright yellow umbrellas in their patio. Indoor seating for approximately 30 guests is available, all seating is on a first-come basis. The menu has several breakfast meals, sandwiches, bagels, coffee, tea and juices. I ordered an "Everything" bagel and latte. The employees are very friendly and are quick to complete your order. They are open 6 days a week (Tues-Sunday) from 7AM to 3PM. Sincerely, Rosemary read more

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This place is delicious, ambience is amazing. The hot and cold coffee's are delightful. read more

Rail Side Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

Rail Side Cafe claims to have the best matcha in town and they are absolutely right! The perfect spot in town to grab a delicious bite and a bold latte while basking in the sunshine. read more

Rail Side Cafe - Matcha Green Tea Latte Inner City Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

The food was so good. They only have one table inside others are outdoor dining. Live band (not sure if it was a random jam). Foods were so so good. Cost about $25 per person. read more

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This is a wonderful little cafe stop for enjoying a midday snack or specialty beverage while strolling through downtown San Dimas. It's close to the Metro station, dog-friendly, and offers outside dining on their spacious, shaded patio where you might even find some live musical entertainment (if the time is right). The servers are friendly and quick to offer suggestions or field any questions about the menu. Also, though you order inside, they promptly deliver your food and/or beverages while you enjoy the fresh air and take in the local scenery. If you enjoy breakfast or lunch paired with a bit of people-watching, this is a place you should consider visiting. read more

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What a great spot to enjoy on a Saturday morning! The jazz band was providing music, the food was delicious, and the owner stopped by our table to say hi and make sure out visit was going well. This place feels very Hallmark-ish. read more

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My daughter loves the breakfast and the Matcha at this place. Such a cute quaint spot, and the service is very friendly. read more

Rail Side Cafe - Kids waffle breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

Always a great place to enjoy a patio morning.. with great live music.. Food is always spot on .. great coffee choices, All the staff are super friendly... A++.. read more

Rail Side Cafe - Avacado toast, goodness - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

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Cute cafe! Food was great and Aracely's coffee is SO YUM! total for this was about $26 but worth it read more

Rail Side Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

Coffee and a breakfast bagel, it doesn't get any better than that. If the coffee is good and the bagel is fresh you are off to a great morning. This place delivers that. I enjoyed my iced vanilla latter and breakfast bagel with egg and sausage. This place was exceptional. Plenty of outdoor seating. Great service as well. Definitely will be back to visit . read more

Rail Side Cafe - Iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

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My partner and I have been coming here every Sunday since we found out about it a few months ago. The food is always so delicious, the coffee is incredible, the staff is very accommodating, and the location is adorable! Recently, there was a bit of a wait for our food due to general busyness, and we were given a complimentary cinnamon sugar scone (which was so wonderful) while we wait! Cannot recommend this place enough for a lazy Sunday or a brunch get together. read more

I feel like the pictures are quite deceptive. For the prices we were expecting more flavor and quantity. The portions are tiny! A toddler wouldn't be full with the size of the avocado toast for the cost, I would expect a thick slice of homemade sourdough not a flimsy slice of daves killer bread from Costco. I can do that myself at home. The sides of fruit are minuscule, literally the tiniest container you would put ketchup in, that's your side of fruit. I did really enjoy the Protein Bowl, it was delicious and good portion. I always appreciate when cafes have a protein option. The coffee is ok but don't expect the beautiful latte art you see in the photos even if you dine in. The employee working the register was not very welcoming and got my order wrong. They don't check on you and ask if you need anything and almost seemed bothered we were there and wanted us to leave. The inside is super cramped and smells like burnt toast. The only plus is the cute patio with plenty of seating and cute toys for the kids to play. For what you spend you are better off going to a sit down restaurant where you will be served. read more

So this is an update to my previous review.. they have added a LOT of things to the menu now. The day I came, it was so packed, it was at least 30 min until we could get our food. Maybe if there more ways to order, it would be faster since now we have to order with the one cashier, who also needs to take in phone calls. I think they do have online option, so I may have to do that next time if I don't want to wait. I still like the outside seating, as they play really chill music, and now there is even a small play area for kids either a giant connect 4. The ordered the London Bagel and the Belgium Waffles this time. Note that if you want pretzels you need to add $1. The prices did go up from before but it is expected, and like I said I do like that they have other options. I wished that the bacon that came with the waffles were bigger, they were on the smaller side. I do like that the owner or the owners mom goes around to ask how the guests are doing. It makes the experience that much more special and the want to continue to support the business. Looking forward to try some of the new food next time. Until then ! read more

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This place gets very busy! I tried to come on the weekend with my family and found no luck with parking, so I had to raincheck it for another day... which was today. If you plan on visiting, I definitely recommend taking a peek at their large menu online before you get there so you have an idea of what you want. They have a huge patio area with fun games to play for the entire family, which is a great touch. The inside is a bit small with only a few tables and a little area to order, but the outdoor space really makes up for it. The staff was amazing in guiding my family and me toward the best food options for what we were craving. I ended up ordering the B.T.S.A. sandwich, which was a lovely combination of toasted bread, mayo, avocado, spinach, bacon, and tomato. It was a well-balanced comfort meal that really filled me up. For the side, I chose the cucumber over the fruit and sprinkled a little salt on top, making it a perfect pairing. I enjoyed the whole meal with an iced tea and really look forward to trying it again. I would love to come back on the weekend if I can manage to find a parking spot! read more

The was great. Quality over quantity rules here. I had Norway bagel which is "lax" plus pesto sauce. Great combination. Their waffles with bacon was ok although Norway began was better . Interior was amazing super kids friendly. Connect 4 giant game outside and kids books Even restrooms were kids friendly in design. Parking wasn't that bad but limited at north side of store . Amazing experience for an early morning hand out . Definitely great for date night ( morning ) read more

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Stopped by a local favorite and decided to try the peanut butter mocha. I'm not usually a mocha person, but for this drink, I definitely could be! The blend of peanut butter and mocha was spot-on neither flavor was too overpowering. I'd definitely order it again! read more

Rail Side Cafe - Mocha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

We got the cold brew with horchata and an ice white mocha. Both were phenomenal! We added the cold foam and it made it that much better. Great customer service and the music was nice too. Super cute place as well! read more

Rail Side Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

This cafe is so cute and the food is amazing! We ordered the rail side club, conductor burrito, and the iced caramel sea salt express. The drinks were a perfect combination of sweet and salty with a strong coffee flavor. The ingredients in the club sandwich were very fresh and tasty. The meat was perfectly portioned in the burrito to give the perfect bite each time. Fast service, lots of seating, and peaceful vibes. Love this place, we'll definitely be coming back!! read more

Rail Side Cafe - rail side club with side of fruit and iced caramel sea salt express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

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Meeting a girlfriend for brunch. This is a cute place. Seating is mainly outside with a few small tables indoors. Perfect day to be outdoors but I love that there are umbrellas for good shading on sunny days. You order first and then food is brought out to your table. Servers are friendly. The food was good but the portion was smaller than expected for the price we paid. I wished my croissant came with something more substantial than a small cup of fruits. I love that there was live music (not sure if this is an daily thing) and that we were allowed to sit and chit chat for a few hours. read more

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I unfortunately think today is the last time I go there. The front staff is incredibly uncaring of their customers- it's a bit crazy & I found a piece of hair in my food. The girl in the front welcomed us with silence and a airpod in her ear. She misheard me multiple times.... I wonder why. She didn't get my order right and was unpleasant to see in front of this restaurant. The food here is good which is why my rating isn't lower. There's live music sometimes, which is great. I think this restaurant just needs a new person in the front of their establishment. read more

Rail Side Cafe - Hair - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

Our whole family loves coming here. The food is great. The drinks are delicious and the owners are wonderful. They have an outdoor patio that's like sitting at a French café somewhere in a beautiful land landscape of England. All the staff are personable and genuine. It's run by a mother and her son and having conversations with them is always fun. The food is delicious. They have a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options and have no issues with substitutions on any of their menu items. If you want a really chill vibe with great energy, delicious food and yummy handcrafted coffee, and lemonades. This is the spot. Bring a book or do that FaceTime meeting, or if you like me, treat your mother to an amazing day with a yummy lunch at railside Café! Cheers! read more

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wow this place was something else. now its very overpriced with very small portions. like i can just do this at home. the service is whatever and the only good thing is the band they bring but thats pretty much it. the avocado toast is so bad Butter Cafe has sm better food and the avocado toast there is so so much better. read more

Rail Side Cafe - whole grain bread from costco and avocado toast from vons. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

Small and quaint outdoor seating only. Food was fresh and delicious. Service was so-so.

Honestly this place probably doesn't deserve a 1 star but the 4.6 it has is deceiving. The coffee is dark roast and probably the worst iced coffee I've had. The portions are really small for the price. The gravy doesn't taste good and has no sausage chunks (they're too cheap) and my Belgian waffle felt like European portion size. My waffle order didn't even come with eggs! Just waffle and sausage for $15. Would not recommend this place. Service is fine and ambiance is nice. read more

Got the matcha, wasn't very good. Friends got the chai, not very good. Also got the waffle and was absolutely burnt. I would normally excuse this but the man taking our order was so rude for no reason lmao. Never seen someone so terrible at just acting like a decent human being but obviously the people here can get away with it since there's so many mentions of terrible staff. Oh well, not my circus. Super mid, wouldn't recommend but this place already has 4 starts for some reason so this'll just get drowned out by some poor soul looking for the next aesthetic cafe. read more

Rail Side Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

My to go place for breakfast. I order the house drip coffee and the croissant egg white sandwish. Their to go order are always well packaged and stay warm. My partner ordered the waffles today. See the picture. Service is always pleasant and the atmosphere/ambiance is chill and relaxing with live jazz music read more

Rail Side Cafe - Waffles Belgium Waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

Unfortunately, my experience at Rail Side Cafe was really disappointing. I ordered an iced horchata coffee that was extremely sweet to the point that I genuinely could not drink it. I returned to the counter politely asking if they could remake it with less sugar or no sugar at all, since the original drink was basically undrinkable for me. What made the situation even more frustrating was that they threw away my drink during the interaction without first informing me that I would have to pay again for a replacement. Had I known that beforehand, I would have kept the drink instead of being left with nothing at all. Instead of trying to resolve the issue or offer any customer service, I was told that remaking the drink would be a 'loss' because they had already used the product, so I would need to purchase another one. I completely understand businesses have costs, but the way this was handled left me feeling dismissed and honestly robbed. I walked out with no drink, no refund, and a very disappointing experience over what could have been a simple fix. What's more insane in my opinion is that I believe the person who did all this was the owner herself from seeing pictures online I've come to that conclusion. I'm sorry you feel your money investment is more important than the investment a customer makes with each purchase. read more

Rail Side Cafe in San Dimas was really good. We had been trying to go for a while, but on weekends it can get really busy. This morning ended up being the perfect time to visit because it wasn't too crowded and there was plenty of outdoor seating, which made it feel really peaceful. Since it was our first time there, we weren't sure what to order. The service was great and my friend and I ended up ordering two sandwiches that were recommended to us. We ordered the B.T.S.A Panini with a side of cucumbers and the Turkey Caprese Panini. Both were really good. The employees were super nice and checked on us multiple times to make sure we were doing okay and if we needed anything. Along with our sandwiches, we ordered an iced tea which was perfect and really refreshing. Overall it was a great first visit and I would definitely come back again. read more

Relaxing & enjoying some soothing music on a Sunday afternoon. Blueberry smoothie delicious. read more

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This place is very nice, I sat outside in the nice patio that's very refreshing with a nice breeze. Service is nice, you order first and they bring your food. The food is really great! I will definitely return to this place! read more

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I would've given them five stars but what kind of coffee place doesn't offer heavy cream?! service was great. These kids know what they're doing even though the lady at the front doesn't smile. I don't need a friend and she did her job. The ambience is a bit too industrial feeling and sort of awkwardly spaced but comfortable enough, clean enough my nephews liked it and recommended it so I would go back again for the good company and my eggs were yummy. read more

This is just about the BEST place for a pleasant and chill meal. Breakfast sandwiches (Croissant) are the best! Wake Up #1 with sausage is my favorite here with a green tea latte iced with oat milk. Pepper tree gives so much shade with all the surrounding foliage makes it my go-to Sunday spot. Great staff and service. Come out and experience Rail Side - you won't regret it! read more

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Background On Visit: One of my good friends that I've know since grade school wanted to take me here to try out their coffee. Restrooms: There is a restroom available Credit Cards: They take credit cards Visitation Rights: Two times. Current Promotions: They have happy hour from 2pm - 330pm every day. $2 small coffee, $3 pastries, and 25% off coffee bar. They also have a yelp promo that is 25% off any espresso drink. Coffee Bean Program: They use beans from Lavazza. Location/Parking: Located on the SE corner of E. Commercial St. and S. San Dimas Ave.. Parking can be found along San Dimas Ave. or in surrounding neighborhood streets. Ambiance/Decor: Ambiance is pretty nice outside. Limited amount tables inside, but there's a decent amount of tables chairs outside of the shop. Great place to shoot the breeze, people watch, or just unwind/have alone time for a little while. Service: Services was good. Drinks came out at a decent time. Drink Of Choice: I usually go with their drip coffee. Simple bean water is good for me and you. Rail Side Cafe For Thought: Would like to come back again and try their bagels and sandwiches. read more

Railside Café in San Dimas is truly a hidden gem that deserves all the love and recognition in the world. The coffee is absolutely delicious -- rich, smooth, and made with so much care that it quickly becomes the highlight of my day. The food is consistently fantastic, always fresh, and you can taste the quality and thoughtfulness that goes into every plate. What really sets Railside apart is the staff and customer service. Jordan, Amanda, Josee and all of the baristas bring so much warmth and excellence to this beautiful community. They treat every guest like family, making the café feel welcoming, family-friendly, and full of heart. You can tell it's a small, family-owned spot with a big love for the people they serve. Sometimes you'll even catch a little live jazz -- a delightful bonus that makes an already cozy atmosphere feel even more special. Whether you're grabbing a quick cup of coffee, sitting down for a meal, or enjoying the music, it's the kind of place that makes you want to come back again and again. I've been a proud customer for many years, and 5 stars just doesn't feel like enough for a place this wonderful. Thank you, Railside Café, for being such an important part of San Dimas! read more

Rail Side Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

Been coming to this place since post COVID and the quality has just gotten better. The staff are the nicest and the food is amazing. Sometime you even get live entertainment and it is located in the prettiest spot in San Dimas. Only recommendation is to step up the coffee game a little bit. I always modify my food to switch around flavors and they are always willing to accommodate for me!!! read more

Rail Side Cafe - Modified breakfast panini into a bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

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Live, vibey music, delicious food, strong coffee, and friendly, speedy service is what makes Rail Side Coffee a must for your next coffee date! Stopped by close to 11 am today to have coffee with my bestie and her cousin. Had no idea that they had live outdoor music, but how wonderful! It was such a Parisian chill vibe. Music was a great mix of genres, but I really enjoyed singer's rendition of "Favorite Things". Our coffees were prepared promptly! I had a strong but not overly sweet caramel macchiato, highly recommend. I also ordered a sausage, egg and cheese bagel sandwhich on an everything bagel, the cheese pull says it all. I paid around $20 total for both. All of our food was fresh and paired with fruit. We were so pleasantly surprised with our visit to RSC! 10/10 recommend. read more

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W.O.W. The Locomotive was amazing. The gravy definitely has to be home made. Perfect balance of creamy/sausage etc! The food and coffee were very fast to come out! It was an enjoyable place to sit and seeing all the ties back to the name "Rail Side." They even had a video of some trains pop up here and there. Was a weekday morning, but it wasn't packed and I don't know why! Try it out! read more

Rail Side Cafe - Locomotive / Medium Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Dimas, California

I love the outside European feel. Every reflex that of a roadside French Café with a smooth jazz atmosphere no service is quick and efficient and extremely friendly. I had coffee with an egg and sausage roll up. Delicious how are you? read more