
Take a step back in time and come visit us! We recreated a vintage soda shop in which we make our own ice cream with natural ingredients. We use only pure cane sugar. No preservatives! We are also the home of Johnson County’s largest public accessible HO scale model railroad display. We tell the story of Johnson County’s railroad history in photos and videos. We have horns, bells and whistles to delight your child or the child within you. We have 2 hallways with Antiques and Vintage items from various Vendors! We also replicated Shiftar’s, which was a famous Drive-In located in Cleburne in the 50’s and 60’s, original chili recipe. We also serve Frosted Root Beers in a frosted mug along with other favorites! Call us to book your party!!
Address and Contact Information
Address: 302 N Anglin St, Cleburne, TX 76031
Phone: (817) 526-5330
Website: http://thedillondepot.com/
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Reviews
Dillon’s Depot in Cleburne, Texas is such a fun step back in time! I had an amazing experience here and honestly came for the food but stayed for *everything* else.
I ordered one of their old-fashioned chili dogs, made with a homemade, war-era style chili that was absolutely delicious—rich, hearty, and smothered all over a hot dog, and sprinkled with cheddar cheese and chopped onions, just the way it should be. It came with chips, and I washed it down with an ice-cold Dr. Pepper, which felt perfect for the vintage soda shop vibe. For dessert, I couldn’t resist the homemade ice cream, and it was super creamy and smooth—exactly what you want from a classic soda fountain.
Beyond the food, Dillon’s Depot is packed with charm. The large HO-scale model train display is incredibly detailed and fun to watch, especially if you’re into trains or local railroad history. There are scavenger hunts for kids, antique and collectible shops to browse, and so many nostalgic details everywhere you look, even a piano, which we all had a turn to play. It really feels like a tribute to Cleburne’s railroad past.
The atmosphere is welcoming and family-friendly, and you can tell the owners truly care about creating a special experience. Whether you’re a train lover, history fan, or just looking for a unique place to eat ice cream and enjoy something different, Dillon’s Depot is 100% worth the stop. I’ll definitely be back!
Plus, they have so many things to do and see in the shop, including a huge display of model trains, scavenger hunt, bounce houses on occasion, and lots of antiques and consignment booths to browse.
I highly recommend stopping in for a visit. You won’t regret it!
Update 7/18/25
They have added a lot of special activities for the summer, including craft times, BINGO and even swing dance lessons! Refer to their Facebook page for details.
The memorabilia was cool to look through and of course the super sized train set was the star of the show.
Love the booths to do a little shopping as well.
Great place and look forward to coming back next time I’m in town.