Off The Rail Café was built on great food and exceptional service. Our passion for keeping our customers happy, and their bellies full, is the origin of our success. Despite opening our restaurant in the midst’ of a global pandemic, we continue to succeed at offering the best breakfast and brunch service in El Dorado Arkansas. Stop by today to experience Eldorado’s voted ‘Best Coffee’ and ‘Best Breakfast’ in the 2020 Readers Choice Awards.
Throwing an event? Don’t forget to ask about our outstanding catering service!
Mike Credille
My Cousin and I went to OFF The Rail July 25, 2025 about 10:30 a.m. I had breakfast. He had lunch. This was a great place to have a meal. The staff was very friendly and a special shout-out to our waitress Kaylyn. She was very attentive and friendly. She seemed to always notice when I might need a refill on my coffee. I had the Banana Foster French toast (It was to die for) and my cousin had the Build-a-Burger.
The restaurant has two levels – the lower level which is handicapped friendly and the upper lever which is the part that is the converted train car. They also had a cure outdoor seating area but it was too hot the day we were there.
They have one family bathroom outside off to the side of the outdoor seating area. It was clean, well stocked and had a baby diaper changing station.
Overall it was a very pleasant dining experience. It had the right combination of good food, friendly service, and interesting atmosphere and reasonable prices. I would DEFINITELY eat there again.
… moreRich Robins
Great experience, loved eating on the train car. Pancakes were the size of a dinner plate and I got two with my breakfast. Eggs were cooked to order and the biscuit was so good. There was nothing left on my plate! Don’t miss this place for a great breakfast (go early it was full when we got there at 9:30) Highly recommend!!
… moreCrystal Marie Truman-Batson
The food was absolutely amazing.The best biscuits i’ve ever eaten. The shrimp and grit bowl cannot be beaten
… moreMolly J C
This is a neat little place with lots of character. The main dining area is a renovated rail car, although they do have attached dining beside the railcar (and a nice outdoor patio area).
Sometimes it’s super busy and you can’t get a table, so try and catch them when it’s not as busy.
Very kid friendly, lots of menu choices, and good portions. I love the chicken fajita omelet and get it almost every time we go. My husband raves about their eggs Benedict, and my kids love their pancakes.
They do have a bathroom in a separate little building by the patio. There is also free street parking available. It’s usually pretty easy to get a spot within a block.
… moreBJ Kirby
Take the kids and enjoy a piece of history and descent meal! It is certainly better than average. The outstanding service and price made it all an outstanding experience. The wait staff really cares and stays busy hoping table to table inside the old rail car. The car has been completely restored with beautiful wood and furnishings. I had steak, eggs, avocado, Bloody Mary, and fresh decaf coffee. My coffee or water glass never got below half without a fresh refill. The staff are top-notch, greeter to waiter. I wouldn’t likely serve the steak in my place BUT, it was cooked precisely as requested and the meal was brought out immediately when prepared. I’ll defiantly go back!
… morebobbie risher
What a unique experience! The railcar and outdoor garden area on a main street is full of character. The food was so enjoyable. Our family had chocolate gravy and biscuits. The semi-sweetness was perfect for breakfast, like grandmama made it. The avocado toast was fresh and filling due to the fat layer of avacado and thick toast. The Philly cheese steak omelet was flavored really well. The potatoes remind me of potatoe wedges (cut) with that yummy seasoning. The cook definitely has experience making eggs the way you want them. We will be going back especially because of the service. Our server was top notch, we didn’t want for anything.
… moreStacey Bluford
Hands down the best breakfast. I had the steak n eggs, wow love the seasoning just right, bb pancakes, fluffy eggs you will have to come down and get your own delicious plate. Love the train railcar theme. Don’t miss this train come get u some!! Luv you chefs, nice professional staff!!
… moreRyan Bourque
Really good food. It was busy at lunch time, so that was a good sign. Fast and good service. We didn’t get to sit in the rail car, but that’s fine. Only one bathroom so the line backs up. Other than that, it was great.
… moreTammy Rosales
This restaurant is ALWAYS busy when we come to Eldorado!! We finally got a table to experience this great restaurant.
Food was really tasty, chocolate gravy with bisuit reminded me of when I was a child….so good, with a hint of cinnamon.
Outstanding little story about this particular railcar. Take time to read on the menu….
Wait staff were so very friendly, clean restaurant. So much history here and loved how the owners showcase it.
Bacon was crisp like I requested, grits were buttery and chocolate gravy with a homemade biscuit was delish!!!
Go check them out!!!
… moreGwenyth Maloney
Definitely going to be one of my new favorite places to eat! Love the dining car experience! I enjoyed their delicious New Yorker sandwich. They also serve on the patio!
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