RailTrail was not a pleasant experience for myself due to no Wi-Fi and hostile service. RailTrail provides no Wi-Fi for its customers. There is a Wi-Fi network called RTCO (RailTrail Company), however, a couple waiter/waitresses presumed it must have been for management only. Despite being the year 2018, it seems like RTCO is okay with being practically one of the only thriving restaurants that does not provide Wi-Fi. The service was also to blame for lack of a pleasant experience. It was terse and hostile at times. There were no (genuine) smiles from the waitresses. I wasn't made to feel comfortable or at home and got a general feeling of "hurry up and order, can't you see we're busy?" from the service. My party and I were greeted with short, authoritative tones like "No there is no Wi-Fi...now quit asking" and the snippiness got so bad it eventually caused us to leave. If you don't mind lack of Wi-Fi and rude service, then this is the place you probably want to have dinner at. Lots of people, pizza, better than average ambiance. If you're like me and want to be treated a little better than your pet dog, then be careful about not sounding stupid when asking questions. read more

Went again yesterday, and again during an off time, about 3:45 pm on a Thursday. Garlic sauce on our pizza was amazing. We combined it with their cheese blend, caramelized onions, and banana peppers. Very light on the toppings, but the garlic sauce kept every bite exciting and full of flavor. The garlic sauce is mixed nicely with butter, I'm sure. We will go back to order another pizza with garlic sauce! We also ordered their garden salad, which is a nice, large mix of greens (not white iceberg lettuce hearts), radishes, candied walnuts, and topped with thin onion rings. Unfortunately the dressing was overpoweringly tangy and burned our lips and throats. And we like flavor and spice (see above paragraph). I told our server about it. Maybe they will tone it down in the future. read more

I'm so happy that this place opened up a few blocks from where we live. We've eaten in I think 3 or 4 times and have had takeout twice, always really happy with the results. We've tried a bunch of pizzas, and while always tasty with fresh ingredients and a great, thin crust, if there's a special pizza that day that sounds good to you - go for it. We've had the special pizzas on three separate occasions, including a brunch-themed pizza with eggs and bacon, and a Mediterranean-type pizza with feta, olives, eggplant, and all sorts of good things, and they're always fantastic. Their stuffed banana pepper appetizer is a consistent winner - just the right amount of heat for people who like spice but not too much to be overwhelming or inedible. Also, side note, their lemonade is really delicious. Fun cocktail menu too. I love that on two of the three occasions I've sat and eaten here, the manager/owner has come by himself to make sure that everything is okay. Great way to keep the clients impressed and happy. Keep up the good work! read more

The pros: Great food. I've never been disappointed. I've tried almost every pizza now and several of their other dishes (the burgers are SO good). Twice the flat-bread was under-seasoned (or not seasoned). The cons: The wait. Alcohol is over-priced. The staff: I've had some excellent and some terrible. It's very hit or miss. read more

Not your typical "pizza" stop. The flatbreads are quite unique and creative. They also have a wide selection of beers on tap. Great find

I really enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service from this place. The waitress was one of the most personable and accommodating servers I've ever experienced. The apps and pizza were delicious. My favorite is the Melizana, which has eggplant on it. Yum! The app we got was the buffalo potato balls. So good but very filling! The atmosphere is very cool. The stone fire oven is in view and the decor is very rustic. The barkeep has an awesome mustache, and the keep a really clean bar. It can get pretty busy in there both day and night though, so be prepared! read more

Rail Trail is quite a gem to have in Hudson, between the creative and high quality food selection, killer flat bread pizza, mixed drinks on par with the quality you'd expect from a bar in downtown manhattan, and the BEST rotating beer selection for miles Rail Trail is a 5-Star joint. People vote with their feet when it comes to restaurants and bars, so you know Rail Trail is a great choice for lunch, dinner, or drinks because it is almost ALWAYS busy. The music is eclectic and relaxing, and with the massive stone pizza oven the bar and a majority of the seating area is nice and toasty. The decor is rugged and simplistic. All these characteristics provide a hip back drop to very well crafted and executed cocktails, delicious and sharable pizza, and top notch service from real pros. The constant draw for me is the rotating selection of rare craft brews that you won't find in most bars and there are always plenty of taps dedicated to New England breweries. The restaurant also has a good relationship with Wormtown Brewery out of Worcester, which is one of my favorite brewers in Mass, so they often have rarities from them. This is a great spot, that's well worth the wait, and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a big city dining experience in a small town. Excellent food, drinks, and service. You can't go wrong with Rail Trail! read more

RailTrail has been doing a great job lately. Their menus have been interesting. And the specials have been thoughtful. Granted, it flatbreads (aka pizza), but they try to take some risks and try some interesting combos. You don't have to stick to the flatbreads. The other choices on the menu are great options. Salads and sandwiches are great choices and you won't be disappointed. Their beer selections are usually very good. Most of them you have heard of but they're still great choices. Parking can be a pain but be patient, you'll find a spot and it's worth the wait. read more

This was the first time trying out Rail Trail after seeing it featured on Chronicle a while back. Atmosphere and decor was unique and a large wood fired pizza oven is centrally located right past the hostess stand so you can be tempted by many pizza options right as you walk in. They will text and call you when your table is ready so we didn't have to sit and wait inside for our table to be ready (plus their 30 min estimated wait ended up being only 15 minutes!) Service - all the staff was friendly and attentive, our waitress was very prompt in greeting us, answering questions, and getting our orders to us quickly and efficiently. Happy staff = positive restaurant vibes. Food - Greek salad was a little heavy on the dressing. Truffle feta fries were VERY salty, which took away from the flavor. The Melizana pizza was SO GOOD! Great balance of a red sauce with fresh mozzarella and ricotta cheese with eggplant, garlic, and basil. I would definitely go back for that one. A small deterrent - the floor was very slippery. They had rugs lining the longer hallways but for some reason it was slippery without the rugs, maybe greasy? I didn't fall but I'd suggest walking slowly! read more

Came here on a Saturday night and had a 90 min wait, but that was fine. We knew what to expect and signed on for that. We had heard all the hype about this restaurant and wanted to give it a try. Bottom line: it's good but not great. They had a nice selection of beers on tap, so that was a good start. But the Caesar salad tasted like it came right out of a package, nothing special there at all. The B.E.L.T flatbread with bacon, egg, tomato, arugula was good but nothing particularly special there either and was $15.50 for a small one. Does not even begin to approach the amazing flatbreads at Todd English at Figs or even Via in Worcester, which has awesome pizzas and is cheaper. The short rib stroganoff was fine, but only a step above pasta at Olive Garden, so not worth the $19. Our total tab for one beer, one salad, one pasta dish, and one flatbread was $52 + tip, so $60 for the night--I would say not worth it given that the food was only mid-range. read more

This brand new restaurant is off to a great start. While I've had better pizza elsewhere on this planet, Rail Trail is almost certainly the best pizza in the Boston suburbs. Their crust is fantastic, and the four specialty pizzas currently on their menu range from good to great. The buffalo chicken pizza is especially well done, with plenty of real blue cheese (not ranch dressing with occasional chunks). I found the appetizers to be merely average, so I hope they'll figure out some signature dishes to start the meal over time. Deserts also were just ok. The owner of this restaurant obviously knows and loves beer - only Armsby Abbey in Worcester has a better tap list than Rail Trail. Pints of Maine Peeper Ale for $6 were enough to draw me back here only a week after my first visit. Founders Breakfast Stout is another exceptional beer that you won't see at many restaurants. read more

Tonight I was part of a larger group (8) that traveled to Hudson to try the Rail Trail Flatbread company. We were celebrating a friend's birthday and her boyfriend had found this restaurant through favorable reviews. The first part of this experience was not so great, we were quoted a 45 minute wait time, which we gladly accepted. When 45 minutes came and went we were re-quoted an additional 20 minutes. This too came and went. We were then quoted another 5 minutes. When this passed, our group was informed by the hostess that she had no way of knowing how much longer the wait would be. We found this to be frustrating, but felt we had invested too much time waiting to consider going elsewhere. Our total wait time before we were seated was 2 hours and 12 minutes and was only resolved once one of the owners (Michael) was made aware of our wait time by his staff. I felt that Michael was genuinely upset about the experience we had thus far and went well out of his way to ensure that we were given a better representation of the experience that they try to deliver. I believe that Rail Trail's success is met with a challenge of not having adequate space to meet demand. All of this aside, I was extremely impressed with the quality of the food provided here. Our group shared a majority of the appetizer menu, which I would recommend all of. Specifically, give their mac and cheese and their tots a go, both of these were amazingly good. The cocktail I had (something with Louisville in the name) was perfectly made, and delicious. Also, any bar that stocks Lagavulin and Chivas is going to gain points with me. My main course consisted of a duck taco (the specific name escapes me) and it was very good, although by is point I had started to enter the beginnings of a food coma and struggled to make much progress. I will let others in my group share their respective thoughts on their meal/experience, but I would share that I left feeling our initial situation was the exception, not the rule. I would certainly go back, though perhaps with a smaller group. While in the area, do yourself a favor and end your night across the street at New City Microcreamery. As it turns out, this spot is under the same ownership and I would say that the Fluffernutter milkshake I had was otherworldly. read more

Fabulous favorite of mine!!!! Ok so first the menu changes with the seasons and its always Always amazing...EVERYTHING ON THAT MENU IS DELICIOUS!! Drinks Food u name it...all bread is made home made in house!! I have had every app they offer unless its newly added...nachos are to die for...they are plantains instead of chips loaded with pork sour cream veggies amazinggg...drinks are amazing...dont get scared of the raw egg in their drinks...they are top notch!! Pepo flip Cocktail with pumpkin infused vodka...lemon juice...and egg and whatever else is in it. Omg OMG IM CRAVING IT!!! SOOO GOOD Meals and flat breads rock!!! Service? Rocks!!!...Staff is good looking and professional!! Place gets PACKED get the there before the rush or you will sit tucked between other couples in a long booth...opening a new location already...watch out for it...dessert and bar across the street! GO THERE!!! GO THERE!!! GO THERE!!! YOU MUST A+++++++ read more

The beer selection is great, the flatbreads are diverse and tasty. The impossible burger and bon mi flatbreads are what keep me coming back.

We came here on a Sunday for lunch with a group of 6. We were immediately seated and our server came right over to take our drink order. She told us about the specials and what new beers they had on tap. We decided to go with most of her recomendations including the farm fresh special pizza, prime on weck sandwich, Hawaiian pizza and some standards like the burger and chicken and waffles. Everything was excellent! They also have a great selection of Craft Beers on Draught and in bottles. I was about to give them five stars, except for the fact that they are a bit pricey. However I do understand and expect that given all the ingredients are fresh. I love the fact that the menu changes and the Flatbread are thin and crispy. Also love the laid back atmosphere. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

Wow who knew such an amazing place was hidden in the small town of Hudson! Some friends who live in the area brought us here and it was fantastic! Beer selection was awesome, they had Narragansett Coffee Stout on draft!!! I would have awarded 5 stars just for that, but the food really blew me away. Feta truffle fries are a must! The nachos which instead of tortilla chips featured plantain chips were out of this world, I couldn't get enough of them. We split a cheeseburger pizza, we almost ordered something different but thanks to the help of social media when we checked in online a friend commented and said this pizza was great so we went with his suggestion and he was so right! I'm not often in the area anymore since moving to RI but I may make a pilgrimage just to eat here again. It's that good. read more

One of our favorite places to eat in the area! We love their unique pizza toppings and how delicious everything is. We love getting take out from here as well. Definitely a must try if you're in the area read more

I have eaten here three times and got take out once. I have tried two flatbreads (buffalo chicken & farmers market) - both very very good but not the best I've had. I think next time I'll go for the fig & walnut to see if that is what I am looking for.... Not quite sure what is missing for me but I am trying to find it! The b'sprouts with bacon are amazing as are the fried pickles. I have tried the pork belly "salad" which is also very good and the pork belly was cooked to perfection. For Hudson area it is a great restaurant that isn't your normal chain restaurant that inundates the area. Overall very very good. I will continue to go back for sure. read more

I have to say that I love this place! I wasn't overly impressed after first visit but have since gone back 5-6 times and loved it. The best Dark N Stormy drinks, made with passion lol. Just recently ordered the Chicken Parm pozza as well as Steak and Cheese , AMAZING. Kids love it too. Just prepared to wait upto 1.5 hours to be seated Thu-Sat. read more

Tried this place four times and weren't very impressed. Way too salty, and sometimes just not good food. Manager gave us a gift card, so we waited five weeks and tried again. We went back tonight with the gift card. I liked the food! But it was still way too salty. I'm eating the leftover pizza now, and I have to take a big drink after every single bite because of the salt. And my husband teases me because I like salty food! I got the shrimp scampi pizza, but they couldn't give me carmelized onions without sugar in them, so I got broccoli instead, which was a good substitution (less salty?). I like the crust a lot. If it weren't too salty, I'd really love it. My husband made his own pizza, which he liked fine. I got the clams appetizer, and the broth was so salty I had to shake off each clam before eating it. The wormtown barke dunkel Vienna lager was absolutely delicious. The service was excellent, especially given how busy the place was. I wonder if I go again, could I ask them to make my personal food less salty? Maybe they could for some dishes but not others. Maybe if I got pizza with just tomatoes instead of sauce? I'm hoping to keep going here. The people are so nice. And the food is almost great! I'm giving it three stars because the people are so nice and they keep trying. read more

The food here is always amazing! The staff are friendly and go out of their way to make your experience as pleasurable as possible. The season menu for food and drinks will never let you down. read more

Put together our own choice of organic tomato, sausage, arugula and mozzarella. Totally fantastic! Light and airy! Ordered a drink from the drink menu and was not thrilled by it the bartender changed it out and made an awesome tequila sunrise! Fun place! read more

We came here for dinner a couple of nights ago, and it was 10/10! We were seated immediately and had great service from both our waitress and the host. The ambiance is cool- very hippy with a rustic feel. I love that you can see the flatbreads being made right in front of your eyes! The ingredients taste very natural and fresh. We tried the Farmstead and Taco flatbreads, both of which were wonderful. Good drink selection, too! read more

As you walk up to Rail Trail, you can see the pizzas being prepped and once you walk through the door - you can see them going straight into the oven. Make sure to check the specials board as there's always something unique on it. What I like most about Rail Trail is that they change their menu seasonly to showcase what's in season and make customers want to come back to try something new. All the flatbreads can be customized and all of the other menu items are amazing. The Hawaiian is my favorite - pineapple with pulled pork. YUM! read more

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Best pizza in Hudson! I have been here several times with friends and tried many different flatbreads. One of my favorite flatbreads during the summer was one with brussel sprouts. Last night I tried the garlic stuffing mushroom pizza and that was also amazing! The tots are also a must have. Our server was great, they have a great bar, fast service and really reasonable prices! Will come back often! read more

The food was awesome - the Mac and cheese with chicken and broccoli was the best I've ever had. Service was alright, nothing special. But I'd still go back for the food! read more

There was a wait for two on a Sunday night but we were seated before we had a chance to order a drink at the bar. Staff was friendly and competent. I enjoyed the Back to Louisville cocktail while we waited for a large flatbread to arrive, half Duck Beni, half lemon artichoke. I think we both thought the artichoke was decent but were blown away by the duck confit with baked egg, fresh strawberry slices, and balsamic glaze. A great New American place to eat in a cute part of Hudson! read more

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Definitely check this place out, though right now they don't take reservations for parties less than 8 people (website). Went there last Saturday night with friends because Barbara and I wanted to try the new place in town. We will definitely be going back. We got there (4 of us so no reservation) at 7 and had a 45 minute wait, which seems reasonable to me for a new place with good food. Bar was pretty crowded but 4 seats opened up in 5-10 minutes. Little disappointed the beer menu wasn't up to date, but they had good beers on tap (easier to just ask the bartender and look at the taps). We got through one round of drinks and then we were seated in the back area. We ordered the jalepeno poppers (not the traditional style, this was a cheese ball with jalapenos), the stuffed banana pepper, and the fries with truffle salt (all very good). Then we split 2 large flatbread pizzas, Buffalo Chicken and the Spinach and Tomato. There was only 1 piece of pizza left at the end of dinner (squares cut from a circle, not wedges), I probably could have eaten it, but we were thinking about possibly having dessert. We decided against dessert, but that was because it was almost 10PM and everyone had stuff to do Saturday morning. I am so glad this location finally has some businesses in it, and Rail Trail Flatbread Co. is one that Barbara and I will be going to often. read more

Love the rail trail!! I've been here a bunch of times with friends and the food never disappoints!! We've also ordered pick-up to bring to Medusa brewery which is only down the street!! The steak & cheese flatbread is amazing! And you can't go wrong with the buffalo chicken! Make sure you start with the tots - they are delicious!! read more

This place is great! We've been three times in the last two weeks. We've sat at the bar twice and in the dining room once. The bartenders are friendly. When we were seated in the dining room it did take a while to get out drinks - we could see the bar and it appeared as if the bartender was just overwhelmed. There only seemed to be one person behind the bar. We have tried the brussel sprouts and they were delicious - nice creamy sauce and crisp bacon. I've have the buffalo chicken pizza all three times - it's awesome and I order a large so I can take home the leftovers. My boyfriend has tried the Hawaiian pizza which he reports is good although not what you would think is traditionally "Hawaiian." He also tried the salmon burger (it was a special) and said it was really good. I love the Crispin Cider on draft and my boyfriend has loved trying the various micro brews on draft. We'll definitely be back! read more

This place is awesome! Its a small, cute restaurant in Hudson center with amazing food and waitstaff. The beer selection leaves nothing to be desired and the flatbread pizza is delish! I will absolutely be coming back again! The Rail Trail by far beats out the Horseshoe food for any locals reading this. Come by and check it out! read more

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While the wait was suuuppppeeeerrrr long (1.5 hrs), it was totally worth it. We passed the time w apps and beer at the bar (also crowded, but we somehow scored a spot) and always knew how much longer we had bc they use an online system that you can view on your phone. When we did sit down at a table our waitress was awesome and very attentive. We got the fig pizza, which was amazing. Overall we had a great experience- great staff, great food, great beer, cool vibe. read more

This is exactly why i don't read bad Yelp reviews... "I love the food and the service, but they were closed on the 4th of July, so here is 2 starts..." "I don't like flat breads, but I guess they serve them and call themselves the Flat Bread Company...so here's 2 stars." "I didn't like my food...but they bent over backwards to take care of me. So here is two stars..." "I don't like the family style camaraderie of the staff...2 stars for you!" "They took my favorite item off the menu, but I will fail to acknowledge that nobody else who went in there bought it...2 stars..." What the heck is wrong with you people. Just stop leaving reviews. Look at the menu before you walk in, and for the love of god, recognize that it's not a warehouse, and on Friday's the place is going to be out the door. Not because it's turning corporate and commercial, it's because they serve great food at a really good price point. Anything less than 5 stars by a YELP reviewer is a joke. You people are not professional food critics. get over it. For everyone else, eat here...the place is great. read more

I would go every day if I could. The good: The bartenders are fantastic - friendly, attentive, knowledgeable. The bartender last night recommended and let us try some of the craft beers. He knows his beer and takes pride in his craft. He even made my husband a sazerac! The employees really know the menu and the ingredients. They actually seem proud of what they are putting out there for a product... which is not something I see very much of anymore. The food? So SO good. Seriously, the burger I had was amazing.. one of the best burgers I think I've ever had. Maybe something to do with the fresh bun? the fresh aioli? I don't know, but it was to die for. I've also had the farmer's market flatbread (yum!) and the ceasar salad with grilled chicken. My kids beg us to go back for the homemade chicken fingers and fries. My husband had the chicken parm last night and said it was cooked perfectly and tasted so fresh. We haven't had a bad meal yet. This place is so good for the town. I actually saw downtown bustling the other night. Bustling! The decor is great. The bar is great. The staff is great. The not so good: They need more tables or a reservation system. The wait can be long, but I sort of expected that. If you're in a rush to eat and run, maybe coming at 6pm on a Friday night isn't the best idea. That said, if you are willing to wait, try the Rainy Day cocktail. Amazeballs. Oh, and I wish they delivered. read more

Pizza is ok. I choose this place for the beer list but last two times I went the best beers (2-3) are always kicked-- and before 5pm. Get more kegs and keep the good beer flowing. That's what made you guys legit when you back in the day. read more

i went in for dinner with a friend and her son on Friday about 445. there were plenty of empty tables but we were kept standing there for several minutes and my friend was on crutches. several tables were empty and not yet cleared. the menu and beer list was exciting. we started with the poutine which was a little skimpy on the cheese but the gravy was really good. our waitress took our order and asked what i wanted with my halumi caprese sandwich. i said it came with bbq chips. she said yeah you also get fries or greens or you can up charge to one of the other sides. i opted for the greens, my friend the Brussels with the chicken bahn meatball. i didn't realize until the next day that i never got my chips. i mentioned to my friend and she said her "up charge" was the full price of adding the Brussels, $5. the good was good but pricing was misleading. while we were seated we watched the manager interacting with the staff. he seemed to be talking down to everyone and i saw him touching several staff members on the shoulder. it made me very uncomfortable watching it. overall the food was good but the service was off and the prices too high. read more

Such a great place. I have celiac disease and they are so great about it. Have eaten here twice and never gotten sick. Pizza is AMAZING. Made the hummus appetizer gluten free by cooking some flatbread to dip for me. Was SO GOOD. Manager came out and met me made me feel very safe about not getting sick. You can watch the flatbreads cook if you sit near the brick oven. Very enjoyable. Only complaint is they don't do reservations or call a heads. They are very small so I get why they don't do reservations but call a heads would be nice seeing as we have a good drive to get here. They are expanding so hopefully when they have more space they will do call a heads. The wait on a Saturday night is very long. read more

Came on Super Bowl Sunday Patriots vs Falcons! Had the Poutine and Tots! Delicious! Excellent beer selection! Cool place!

Rail Trail had been an amazing staple through Covid. This was one of the only places I would visit when things first opened up as their in restaurant dining was set up really well. Their carry out had been well run and safe. Their quality had been superb and their cauliflower crust is a great option for low carb dieting! read more

Amazing atmosphere, food, and beer. I went to watch a pre season game here and was very impressed. As good as the place is the people here are even better. Erica was my bartender and was very helpful in finding me some amazing beers I had never had before. My only gripe is with there flights (beer sampler). It cost way too much, I can go to another brew pub 200 feet away that charges half as much. read more