Railway Express Diner

Review №1

Rating: 5

Really good food, great staff of servers and fun atmosphere

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 4

Decent food to go. Not bad. Gives lots of food , hobo burger was good. Everyone else s food was decent.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Home cookin !!! Very impressed by the food and service! I would go every day just for their boudin balls.. so delicious!! Great tea, country gravy, even the fries were on point!

Date: a month ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

We had a snafu with door dash. I called the restaurant and they immediately made the correct order and brought it to us. The food was just as phenomenal as the service! We will definitely be coming back again soon! Thank you!

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

This is a nice little spot to visit. The food is consistently pretty good. The service is usually great and the atmosphere is nice. The door is tricky for some, but it is part of the experience! The restaurant is tucked into an old historical type of building. I recommend giving this gem a try.

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

The staff is amazing. The food is great. Chicken fried steak is a huge portion. If you leave hunger it s your own fault.

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Ordered take out for lunch and was blown away by the burger! The onion rings and fried squash are also excellent! Highly recommend stopping in if youre in the area.

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 4

Food was good and the staff were awesome. Never had a drink fall below half full and someone was always checking with us. Very good waitstaff for sure! It s little small inside and the bathrooms are outside of main building but they were clean and had a/c so it was fine. Parking was good as well. Food was slightly on the greasy side but we liked it. Would eat here again for sure.

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

We arrived a little before closing time. This did not deter the service or food quality in any way and having been here a few times for breakfast as well, I can say I have yet to have anything other than exceptional service and meals. The big hit for me was the underdog menu item...and a comfort food, the buttery noodles. The other items the family tried were all great as well, and the desserts did not disappoint.

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

This is a cute little restaurant with alot of character. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting. The food was made from scratch and tasted great. The portions were so big we couldnt eat it all and took leftovers home. Waitresses were friendly and attentive. We had chicken tenders with fries. Prices were reasonable. The bathrooms are located outside which were inconvenient but clean. I highly recommend this restaurant for some tasty food for a good price.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Great food! Awesome friendly service!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 1

Not impressed at all. The food was very disappointing. Greasy cold, would not return.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Excellent service! Cute little diner with great food. Very clean to. Definitely recommend and will go back the next time we are in the area.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Thursday June 27, 2024 several of us, from Everyday Christian Fellowship, were in Belton for a Ladies Retreat. We were free for dinner so we decided to try the Railway Express Diner, because of the variety offered for dinner. We were greeted by a magic door. The instructions to open the magic door were easy and clear. We were warmly greeted with a smile right away. The greeter was our food server too! We asked if she was the cook too? She wasnt. Some had samiches. They were LARGE! Some had burgers. Others had the 1/2 Chicken Fried Steak. There was nothing 1/2 about it. Needless to say portions are Texas size and prices are reasonable. Everyone RAVED about the food and the service. I wish I could remember the food servers name. She was very attentive but NOT overbearing. One of the cooks popped her head out of the kitchen window to offer us dessert. How quaint! The other cook, he looked like Smokey Joe from Fried Green Tomatoes thanked us for joining them and bid us ado. SWEET! SWEET! Experience!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

The service was great food was even better. I d definitely recommend eating here and will be back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Perfect little diner. The homemade battered onion rings with homemade ranch dressing are to die for. HUGE portion sizes of everything so come hungry. Fantastic service. A cool place tucked between the trains and tracks with an old time diner feel. Loved it!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 2

A little disappointed. The chicken fried chicken was tough. But the ambiance was perfect and small town. Just need to work on the food. Not worth a return trip until there are some big changes.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 3

The food and staff were very nice (really friendly). The restaurant was very clean (and very interesting if you enjoy history). What contributed to this a lower score was the 3.7% (this added appx $18 to my bill) they add to your check for using a card to pay (debit/credit). The prices are a bit overpriced for the food. A BLT, kids grilled cheese, and 2 starters (loaded fries and 4 pieces (not full sausages) of boudin and fries to go) was $64. For this amount, I would, at minimum, have hoped my fries were not burnt and the jalapeños I added to the loaded fries were not diced smaller than the chive onions (I apologetically asked the server for my request, and she very nicely pointed out they were the little itty bitty pieces. They are fresh jalapeños, which I love and was excited for, but was disappointed I couldnt enjoy them). Overall, it was not bad, the food is decent, but I cant justify the cost for sandwiches and French fries (plus adding a 3.7% penalty for using modern payment methods). I wont be going back unfortunately, and can recreate the dishes at home to save money being over taxed on food.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 4

Am amazed of this restaurant. To me was very small and tight. More for the vacationers in the old town. Food was ok but not outstanding. Higher price than normal. Only a 4 s rating due to the clutter of small space

Date: 4 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

One of the best soul/comfort food restaurants in the area. Try the Junction, best sandwich youll destroy in 5 minutes... Im always leaving wanting another sandwich!!! And the spicy cheese curds are so freaking good!!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

2nd time here, its small and cozy but the food is out of this world good! Best fried chicken sandwich hands down anywhere! Large portions and great prices! I will be back for sure to try the rest of the menu!! 100% amazing

Date: 5 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 3

We really wanted to eat here but the sign in their window says closed Mondays. Google says they are currently open. We were driving through and really wanted to eat here.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Great food, friendly staff. Treat you like family

Date: 5 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

1st time! Food is wonderful, fresh fried steak and onion rings are amazing! Abby waited on us and she did an awesome job! Will definitely be back!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 3

I love to support local businesses. I ordered delivery for my boyfriend and I. The food was ok. The best part of the meal was the garlic cheese curds. We both got burgers, they were super salty I almost didnt eat mine. My boyfriend loves salt and said it was salty. I requested mayonnaise and ketchup...instead I got mustard only. The fried egg was over cooked and hard. We got fries as the side, they were ok. Ordered onion rings they were greasy and soggy. I cant blame it on delivery as our driver was here in less than 5 minutes. Maybe it was just a bad night. We live in the downtown area and was looking forward to visiting often. For $70.00 not including delivery fees or tips it is kinda pricy for what we received.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

I only did take out but food and service were great

Date: 5 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 1

Well that was a disappointment. No brown gravy for the hamburger steak. No cream gravy for the chicken fried steak. And no fried pickles at all.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

We took our family there and it was the best food and experience. It is very unique

Date: 5 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Hubby and I both got the chicken fried chicken dinner, and it was FANTASTIC!! The chicken itself was friend perfectly . Tasty batter, crispy, golden brown. My mashed potatoes were very flavorful (even the bites without gravy). The green beans had small pieces of bacon in them and tasted like Mom used to make. Hubby s okra (double order) was also very good. Texas toast tasted good and has a crunch, but I ran out of room before I could eat it all. Our server was friendly and attentive (just the right amount). We loved our meal and will come back when we are in the area again!! Family owned and operated business .. Love it!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Waitresses and hostess were very kind. We asked our waitress to surprises us with a burger from the menu and did not disappoint. Portions were big and at a very reasonable price. Very friendly and cozy atmosphere

Date: 5 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

The food was super duper yummy, the service was so spectacular, and overall great vibes 10/10 would eat again

Date: 6 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Love the place. Great food quite charming. Set in an old railroad depot in Belton Texas.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Glad we found this place. Really good food. Friendly service. Will be back. Fried catfish and fries was great. Burgers are really good too.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

My wife and kids love this little restaurant! Very inviting and cute diner. Perfect place for a family to go for lunch or dinner. Huge menu that you have to come back again and again to try all the food you wanna eat. Food has always been good and staff are friendly and willing to help out whatever way they can.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Friendly hospitality and fresh food!!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Great food - best service - family atmosphere

Date: 7 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 4

It s a very small but nice

Date: 7 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

From the moment you walk in you get treated like family. I love the loaded mashed potatoes and the chicken fried steak but my absolute favorite is the garlic cheese curds. The staff is incredibly friendly as well. We have actually been return customers since they opened.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

First timer. I ordered the Box Car burger to gauge the food. If they cant make a burger well the rest wont be good. And MAN! that burger was good. Im going to say that was the best burger in this area. Definitely better than anything in Killeen. The Onion Ring on top of the burger was a nice touch. It was breaded and fried so well that I can tell the Chicken Fried Steak will be awesome. Next time! The service was extraordinary. I know I know it was my first time there. But I can assure you it will not be my last! Parking: Its a little confusing but its not a big block so not a deal breaker.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Excellent food and service. Very friendly.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

A really pleasant place to eat. Food was delicious. Wait staff was very pleasant and attentive.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Loved everything - food is mighty tasty - loved how the interior was kept to express the building - and the wait staff was always there for us.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

We appreciated the low-key atmosphere, easy to have conversation. The food was basic and solid. Service was friendly. We would return.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 2

The food was alright, over priced in my opinion, the portions were either too big or very small. The people their were very kind however, The food was pretty greasy ( kinda to be expected) but it was just one flavor. The flaming box cart burger was lacking in spices and not sure what was dripping from it overall very soggy with only one flavor. Also another concerning thing was that they had a whole bottle of melted butter already on the table but had to bring out the ketchup not sure why that s a thing.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Great place for brunch or dinner - have the twisted chicken fried steak, which was super good and although the mashed potatoes were mediocre the gravy made up for it. Overall great service and food, would dine again.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Quaint place. Was not busy and the service and food was good

Date: 8 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Amazing lil diner inside an old train station. WORLD CLASS chicken strips and Onion Rings

Date: 9 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Our waitress was so friendly and helpful! She wouldnt wait until we asked for something. She would come to us and ask what else we needed. The food was amazing and the proportions were more than enough! When I come back to visit my daughter, we will definitely come back. Carla Childress Hattiesburg Mississippi Kid-friendliness: The kids meals were proportioned generously on a kid friendly plate.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Nice size portions in a converted early 1900s rail station. The historical building just adds to the fun here. There is only room for a small crowd, so generally, you dont wait long.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Always excellent and great home cooked food the atmosphere is excellent

Date: 10 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Food was delicious but could use little less butter on the grill. But will definitely be back. Almost feels like walking into a little old west diner which is a plus for me

Date: 10 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

The food and service were fantastic, our waitress was Regan again fantastic will be going back.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Great place to eat. Try the fuel mans dinner I think. Chicken fried hamburger. Delicious

Date: 10 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 4

Railway Express Diner in downtown Belton is a cool little spot in a converted rail station. We got a BLT and a burger. Food was great, no complaints but getting 4 stars because the prices were higher than I d expect for diner food.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 3

The food here was delicious and I didnt find any real problems with the cleanliness of the bathrooms or the restaurant itself. I found the prices for the food that you got to be very inadequate I understand were in a bad recession but french fries should not be that much. However the butter noodles were nice they dont have a lot of options though. I did find the chicken on the french fries was well done just the way it should be the steak they create is also well seasoned and delicious. But the portion size to plate Financial ratio is a little off. The waitress wasnt as nice and almost seemed to rush us when we were done even though they were hardly anybody in the restaurant. So cute place, quiet on the weekdays, expensive experience.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 2

This place is way over priced. $14-$16 for an underwhelming burger is outrageous. It cost $78 for a family of 5 to wait 30 mins for a very basic burger. The Burgers are good size though.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 3

B TOWN burger have better flavor when it comes to burgers. Chicken fried steak is too spicy for me. This restaurant burger are wider and have big buns which I like ONLY,Im not big with the flavor tho, its ok. They dont give you receipt.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 1

Awful layout. Stoned servers. Dirty. Don t ask for a receipt, they can t give you one. This place will not last.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Chicken fried steak is phenomenal!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Very friendly service. Quaint and cute downtown Belton place. Great burgers. Would definitely come again.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Great breakfast options. Pancakes are my favorite in the area. Service is awesome. Will come back for sure.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 3

Date: 11 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Your classic small town restaurant, absolutely amazing food quality and the staff are especially friendly and welcoming!!

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Great little diner downtown. Burgers were delicious. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

This was a very cool find in Belton, TX! We always try to look for local restaurants vs chains to eat at. We came in on a Sunday morning for early lunch. We had amazing burgers with the best homemade fries! The owner came to our table and was very friendly and even made his boudin for us and didn t want to charge us for it! We paid anyway because it was too good to be free! The ladies in the back cook just like a southern mama would! We highly recommend this cool little spot!

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 3

The food was really greasy. My salad had one onion on it. Cheese curds were overcooked and greasy.

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Such great food! The place was clean and the staff was super friendly! We will be going back and bringing friends!

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Great food! People are great! Love the atmosphere!

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Yes, the price may be a little bit on the pricier side. BUT paying for absolutely delicious food is worth it!! Not to mention the inside atmosphere was unique and welcoming. I enjoyed the twisted grilled chicken with green beans and a house salad and the chicken was juicy and flavorful. My mom had 1/2 an order of the chicken fried steak that was the most tender she had ever had and the fries!! Best fries ever!! Definitely a must see. The only ding for atmosphere was the loud music outside from the business next door and it was confusing initially to find their entrance.

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Great small diner. Good selection to order from. Had a burger and fries. Very good! To get one more star for atmosphere would be to add more pics of the train station in its heyday!

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 3

I was excited to try the Railway Express Diner during a quick visit to town. The interior was smaller than expected, giving it a quaint feel. Our waitress, Mary, was a delight and the best part of our visit. We started with an appetizer, the Katy Combo, which included Boudin Rolls, Garlic Cheese Curds, and Fried Pickles. While the Garlic Cheese Curds were tasty, the pickles were spicier than fried pickles should be, in my opinion, and the Boudin Rolls were too fiery for my taste - though my husband enjoyed them. Our main courses included a Hobo Burger, a Chicken Fried Steak sandwich, a Fried Chicken burger, and a Chicken Fried Steak entrée with sides. The Chicken Fried Steak was fair to middling at best and difficult to cut. My Fried Chicken sandwich was topped with plasticky melted cheese, which was my mistake for not ordering it without the cheese. Still, the chicken had a rubbery texture, suggesting it might have been boiled before frying, definitely not cooked correctly. After taking a bite, my husband agreed with me. In the end, I shared the passable but greasy Chicken Fried Steak sandwich with my mother-in-law. I didnt sample the Hobo Burger but heard it was good. Also, the fries were a complete letdown. They came out greasy and soft, lacking the crispness one would expect. Unfortunately, the dishes are a classic case of looks better than it tastes. Overall The pricing was unexpectedly high for Belton, more in line with what youd see in Austin or DFW. Mary was the standout of our visit; her pleasant disposition was why I added an extra star to my rating. In conclusion, I gave the diner two stars as the elevated prices didn t match the mediocre fare.

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Owner are awesome. Jay always be there for us and our service are awesome. All them are teammates and they help each others. It s worth every dime to eat fresh meal for good price!!! Thank you

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Small, but comfortable little spot with some of the best home style food you could imagine! If you havent been you need to try it! I tell everyone about the food here! Please dont change! The menu is amazing and the wait staff is friendly and kind, the cooking staff is on point and fast to boot! Seriously why are you still reading my review!? Go getchu a plate!

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

I have been there twice now and it is a great little place, great food. Only negative I would have personally did not care for this seasoning on the chicken fried chicken.

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Great local owner, highly recommend. Gotta get the king sandwich.

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Our first time here and it was really good. The food was nice and hot, good flavor. Staff is amazing, attentive, but not overly bothersome. Small place, especially around lunchtime, but enjoyable. The cheesecake was delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Really good food.

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Great little diner. Quick food and great fries. Had the Mayhem grilled cheese and it was hot and tasty.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

A little hard to find but worth the search. The food is awesome as well as the service.

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Wonderful staff, quaint atmosphere. Food is awesome & comes out fast.

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

The place is awesome . So friendly and everything was amazing. Highly recommend the King Grilled Sandwich.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Great little diner perfect for a quick bite. New to the area and decided to try it on a whim, was not disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Really good and fast service people were nice and really good food!

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Great service and the King Sandwich was really good

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

This modest diner was delicious. Stopped in with a recommendation from my neighbor. I got the Fuel Man Steak. Was very good! Kids got cheeseburgers, I tried a bite of the kids burger and they are extremely good. Kind of hard to find the place if you aren t looking for it though. But definitely a little gem. Our family will be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Delicious

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Delicious meals

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Makayla, our server, was incredibly sweet and extremely knowledgeable. Jay, the owner, is there everyday at 3am to prep the food for the day. His wife was on the floor as well working. Everyone was hustling and hard working. The food was so DELICIOUS! We each tried a burger and if you are wanting a really great burger this place is for you! The onion rings are BOMB!!!! Can t wait to come back to try the rest of the menu! I believe a few of us will be back tomorrow for breakfast!!! Extra fun: historical building and beautiful history lessons.

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Excellent! Highly recommend this small dinner. The chicken fried steak with REAL mashed potatoes and cream gravy is an authentic and delicious 1960s old fashion diner. Companions voted an enthusiastic thumbs on every item. Onion rings and french fries were freshly prepared, not frozen from a bag.

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Was just passing through with the family on the way home. Will be making another trip just to come back and enjoy it again. Everything was absolutely amazing. Abby was outstanding, portions were huge. Make sure you bring your appetite.

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Definitely a great place to get great food. Staff is so friendly and makes you feel right at home.

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Love the atmosphere! The food is amazing! Go try this place!

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

This place is a great place to eat! Especially on Wednesday! Just like mom & grandma s cooking!

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

OMG! The best food I ve had in a long time! They were so busy last night because of their special but the food was still AWESOME! Thank you so much!

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

This is an AWESOME place to eat! Everything I have tried has been EXCELLENT!!

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 1

Recently had chicken tender special for takeout, tenders were almost burned. Lady who took order was not familiar with menu. A few weeks ago I ordered burgers to go, the order was not right when I got home, I went back, but then when I couldnt eat the meat patty because it was so hotly seasoned- threw it away. I wrote a bad review, so owner blocked me on Facebook.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Staff was friendly and waitress was very attentive. They weren t super busy. Food was excellent! Twisted fried chicken was awesome with the white gravy. Chicken was crisp and juicy. Tea wasn t sweet but wasn t bitter. Overall really good. I am usually a stickler for really sweet tea, however it was good! The cookie place behind or beside it was good too! Everything was hot and delicious! The Okra was delicious too! Perfectly cooked! Best I ve had around here. I don t care for okra but I ll eat theirs!

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Food was really good and our waitress was really nice.

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Great food made by great people!! I have had their appetizers, burgers, The King ( chicken bacon ranch) , chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, chicken tenders , fuel man ect .. Everything is amazing!! A wonderful restraunt to take a special someone, family/ friends, or even go to treat yourself!

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Food is AMAZING, staff is equally as amazing as well!

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

I ordered the Buger and French fries. Plan and simple, everything fresh and hot. Good service You have to get the cheese cake.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

I ordered the chicken fried steak burger. Everything was delicious the staff is very friendly

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Really good food!! We really enjoyed it and will be back!!

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 3

When you pull up, the building is confusing because it s called Railroad and it has an ACTUAL train outside connected to the building but that s NOT the restaraunt! The restaraunt is all the way at the other end ! There s TWO other businesses between the actual train and the railroad restaraunt! The middle restaraunt is a Hispanic restaraunt when u so finally find the diner.. IF u find it, the appetizer took a long time to come out, we had to ask for it, but the manager made it right by giving it to us for free so we appreciated that. Our toast was burnt, the waitress staff constantly checked on us though , that was great. The manager is very down to earth and easy to talk to! U can tell they are still trying to figure it out and I think they will! I love what their doing w the train theme and what their doing with that part of downtown. It s nice scenery.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

So good! And HUGE portions so I can have left overs! The chicken was perfectly cooked and tender with delicious crunch. I love being able to have TWO different sides with my meal too.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Had a great meal here. Cheeseburger, real French fries, and the best chocolate cake I have ever had! Great friendly staff too.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Amazing food pleasant service would recommend cozy little place to eat.

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Great place to eat awesome food and great people. Wheelchair accessibility: Theres room but kinda tight it is a very old historic building but they will get it done. Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Cant wait to go back!!

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Wow. Just wow. This place is amazing! The food is fantastic and we even spoke to the owner Jay and his passion for his food really shines through on the plate. Our chicken fried steaks were battered and cooked to plate filling perfection and there wasnt a single item that wasnt excellent, onion rings, mashed potatoes, okra, boudin balls, honestly everything has been tuned and tweaked to a perfection that you must experience for yourself. They have only been open 6 weeks so far but this is destined to be one of Beltons hot spots. Not only is the food great but the location is actually Beltons old Railway station and it has been painstakingly restored to its original beauty and is a great piece of local history. Great prices too. I cant speak highly enough of this restaurant it is far above and beyond any reasonable expectation that one could have. Its truly a great place to eat.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Food and service was amazing! The twisted chicken fried chicken is the best and the Bourdain is a must have!!

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

The chicken fried steak with okra and loaded mashed potatoes was the best we have ever had. 5

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 3

1st time eating in this place, food portions to small (even my grandchild didnt get enough) food didnt had that authentic Spanish Puertorican flavor (yes we are from PR) waitress took our order, came back to re-check the order and at the end she forgot to bring my daughter in law order (unacceptable) she end up just eating a small portion of Carne Frita , we still leave a pretty good tip of 20% because the waitress was nice. Wich bring me to the prices, if the portions and the food would have been better the price would have been ok but over $160.00 for 3 adults and one minor was too much. I must said the place was real clean and the staff very nice and friendly.

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

We dined here today and the food was great. Service was above average with Abby our waitress. Kid-friendliness: They have child seats and several families were there with little ones.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

I will definitely be going back when I am in the area. Great folks.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 4

We had dinner there for the first time and it was excellent! Staff and hostess were extremely friendly and helpful when we asked to switch tables. I had the chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and white gravy with a salad. The portions were large and the salad was fresh. The food was good, but the customer service was excellent!! I was thoroughly pleased and will dine there again.

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Great home cooked food. Fast and friendly service. Will definitely go again.

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 1

We arrived and were told the wait was 30 mins. Ok fine so we waited outside because there is no room inside. After waiting 30 Mims in the texas heat the lady said it will be about 20 mins. They had plenty of seating but I guess our short staffed in the kitchen. Bad experience for us. Hopefully it will be better next time.

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Delicious eats

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Burgers were amazing. The onion rings were crisp.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Absolutely amazing. The diner is like a time capsule of Belton TX from the location and the theme. The food: home style cuisine and the restaurant is ran and owned by a local family. So you know there s an open inviting atmosphere for the kids and family. The service: when I was served my waitress was Abby, the restaurant was actually supposed to close at 7pm at the time of me arriving around 7:15 and they invited me in and gave me and my mother table service that is absolutely rare to come by. Abby never let me get below half way on my drink and before the food came out (approx 10-15 from order) she checked on our table along with 5 others more than once. When the food came out her and the chef came and asked for our personal opinions and thoughts on their food. Summary: if there was more than 5 stars possible I d give them 10/10 definitely a style of restaurant and cooking that is a lost art and staple. Definitely a must try when in the area.

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

The food and service were amazing! We will definitely be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 3

The food was decent but the service was not very good. I am hoping they are trying to work out being newly opened. Our server was MIA for a bit when we got there, the host couldn t find her. She couldn t get multiple items ordered right no matter how many times we repeated ourselves. We were the second group there after opening and we were there for 45 minutes before we got our food, by this point the entire room was packed and they had a waitlist forming. The food came out and my order was wrong, which was one of the things I had to repeat a few times to the server, instead of a fried chicken sandwich it was grilled. Not a huge deal but disappointing because I said fried 3 times and we waited so long I didn t bother to send it back or say anything. Despite how long we waited to get our food, we had the check left at our table in the middle of eating which felt rushed. I would probably try it again but I am not thrilled with the experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

What an amazing dinner at the Railway Express Diner! This was the second time I ve been and I couldn t be more pleased. Tonight I had the Fuel Man s Favorite and man oh man - what a true favorite it is. Hand breaded ground beef patty that is fried to perfection. Top it off with the brown gravy and you won t be disappointed. Oh and the green beans - just like grandma use to make. This place truly is the heart of southern cooking and Jay & Christi ensure you experience it. The atmosphere is inviting, the building is accessible, the staff is friendly and the meals are affordable. Be prepared to grab a to-go box because they don t cheat you on any of the portions. It s so refreshing to finally have some home cooked meals away from home that aren t some chain restaurant where people are just throwing your food down like an assembly line. You can taste the love in the meal set before you. On top of all this - they have kept the integrity of the old train station which is wonderful to have a piece of history preserved while also welcoming the community into their vision for the future. If I have any complaint at all it is that my Dad isn t well enough to experience it. If he was then you could sure bet that he d be there several days a week. Thank you for investing in Belton s history and serving your passion onto every plate served. Truly one of Belton s gems! A must try again and again!

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Awesome food and awesome service. Will be back

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 2

Went for lunch about 1pm. Took ten minutes to get seated. Iced tea needed more ice. Our food order was forgotten. The people who were seated one minute in front of us had eaten their food and had dessert. They were gone ten minutes before we got our food. The waitress gave my burger to my wife and hers to me. They were both a little too done for my taste. My first time here. No offer to make it right. I wanted so much to like it.

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Great food and friendly service. I had the chicken strips and my wife had the chicken fried steak, which were piping hot and tender, and the cream gravy was delicious. We will be returning customers!

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

This is hands down some of the best home cooked food! My husband said this is the best chicken fried steak he s ever had. The customer service was amazing. Portions for the price are spot on. Chicken fried steak was so big they could only fit it and 2 pieces of toast on the first plate. We forgot to take a picture before we devoured it.

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Always Phenomenal

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

This place is awesome! Went in for Sunday brunch! We were so excited for more options to open in the Belton Area and this is a great one! The burger was homemade and super delicious! The onion rings were awesome, the fries were some of the best fries Ive had! Service was quick and friendly! We will definitely be back soon!

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Great food fast service ! Will definitely be back !

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Food was hot. Time of wait was around 5 to 10 mins which is fast and good. They do offer French fries or angel hair pasta, but I recommend the fries because they are fresh and hot. Great flavor on the food and huge portion sizes. All in all I would definitely give this a try if your wanting to try something new

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 3

Need another server fast food out put food was ok okra was big bit not fully cook it s a 50/50 that I be back

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Wanted to try this place since it s new. It s in an old building. It was a little busy at 11:45 am on Saturday. There s no place to wait for a table but of the weather is nice you can walk around and they will call you. And there is plenty of parking in the lot across the street. We ordered the Katy Combo with regular cheese curds, okra and fried pickles; the Twisted Grilled Chicken, they were nice enough to sub the bacon for grilled onions, with the mashed potatoes and a side salad; the Hamburger Steak with mashed potatoes and okra. They were still in their soft opening but service was fairly quick. The food was delicious and we will definitely be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

My wife & I chose to come here because we like trying new places, especially non-chain local joints. We really enjoyed our experience here! Hillary took care of us and she was exceptional. We tried the Katy Sampler app (we chose the garlic fried cheese curds, boudin rails and onion rings, served with ranch dressing), all 3 items were hot, crispy and delicious! My wife got the Twisted Hamburger Steak and I got the Twisted Grilled Chicken. Both had great sear, were tender and seasoned well. For sides, she chose a house salad and mashed potatoes w/ brown gravy, while I got green beans and fried okra (which was the best fried okra Ive EVER had)! We hadnt planned on dessert, but when we saw they had a strawberry cheesecake topped with a red velvet cookie ice cream sandwich, how could we resist?! We were the first customers through the door that day, but the place was filling up by the time we left and Hillary was rocking it as the only server! She was efficient, friendly, attentive and seemed to really enjoy what she was doing. Her positivity was contagious! I hope the community embraces them so that this diner has continued success because they made a great impression during our first of what will hopefully be many visits! It was just what one would want from a small town diner: great food at reasonable prices with a casual, cozy atmosphere and staff who take pride in doing a good job and are having fun while doing it!

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Everything was delicious! Those onion rings were on point. I got the smallest hamburger on the menu and still couldn t finish it all. Super cute diner and very friendly staff. Parking: Plenty of parking lots nearby. Kid-friendliness: Plenty of seating no matter the age.

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Went for an early dinner and we were very happy with our experience. This is a brand new diner in Belton. We were seated immediately and our order taken very quickly. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. We had fried pickles for an appetizer and they were really good, and the house made ranch dipping sauce was delicious! I had a Depot Burger and it was delicious and very big, I couldnt finish mine. The fries were very good but could have been a little more crispy (just my preference), the onion ring on top of the burger made me wish I had ordered onion rings. My wife had Twisted Chicken Fried Chicken that she said it was really good. Again, it was plentiful and she had to take half of it home with her. The only hiccup was checkout, they were having trouble with the register and ringing up and charging the meal, but as a new business, it didnt really bother me since they are still working out the kinks. I can see this becoming one of my favorite places to eat in Belton!

Date: a year ago