Choo Choo Bar & Grill

We spotted the Choo Choo Bar & Grill on the way to our RV campground which was nearby. I'm a railfan, so the fact that Choo Choo Bar & Grill was backed up against Union Pacific's Itasca Yard was intriguing, plus neither of us had ever seen a bar & grill that serves breakfast! We decided to give it a try and showed up a bit after 9 AM on a Tuesday morning. From 9 AM, when the bar opens, until 10 AM when a waitress comes on duty, the owner is also the waiter, cook, bartender, and dishwasher. You may find the service a bit slow during that first hour, but you won't be disappointed by the food or the atmosphere. I ordered the Garbage Hash Browns and my wife ordered the Eggs Benedict. The food was delicious and the portions are large enough to satisfy any appetite. We liked it so much that we came back the next morning when I had the Garbage Omelet and my wife had the Garbage Hash Browns. The menu says they make their own pizza dough and sauce, and they offer gluten free pizza plus gluten free pizza fries! Unfortunately we couldn't hang around a few more days to sample more of the menu, but next time we're back in the area, Choo Choo Bar and Grill will be our first stop. Breakfast along with coffee for two people cost us around $35 both days which we felt was a good bargain. On our second trip we had time to speak with the owner who told us some of the history of the bar. The restaurant was originally just an old Pullman car that has been added on to numerous times. Even thought the bar and grill has been there for many years, the inside appears almost brand new. Sadly the rail yard is behind the bar so you don't get to watch trains while you eat. That doesn't stop you from taking photos or shooting video before or after you eat. Do not hesitate to give the Choo Choo Bar & Grill a try. You won't be disappointed.

I want to start off by saying I have always enjoyed coming here ..... until last week. My son wanted to go there for his birthday dinner. We went around 530 on Tuesday and there was two tables. The bartender greeted up and gave us menus and took our drink order. After we placed our order there was a group of 8ish people come into the bar,not a big deal. Bartender for busy making a lot of bloddiea, time consuming I get it. We went to the bar to get ourselves more drinks and the cook delivered our food . Well most of it. My meal never made it to the table. The waitress NEVER checked on us and while everyone ate we tried to get her attention or hoped she would have at least checked on us. After 20 mins she came up and we let her know I never received my meal. Her excuse was in disappeared off the ticket. We waited and waited again for food the arrive. Then the bartender NEVER came to apologize or rectify the situation. She dropped off the ticket and walked away. Worse experience ever. Great food and amazing to have gluten free options. Pizza.... Delicious!