The Old Railway Cafe — Restaurant in Queensland

Their Conductor's Breakfast is their largest meal on the menu and for under $20, it's definitely worth it. They're situated amongst a dead spot in the city, majority of 2 block area is apartments, offices and, of course, the old railway station.

The hours are a definitely inconvenient for average working joe; closed weekends, open weekdays 6am - 3pm. But it's due to their outdoor setting. This has more of a deluxe food truck vibe. Tables are outside, and undercover and their whole business kitchen is set up in a small alcove that would otherwise be enough to fit one meeting room. You might worry about the heat during summer time, but I've always found a slight breeze enough to keep me cool everytime I visit. I, however, do understand this might become a problem for those who run a lot hotter than I do.

Their counter top displays show a small variety of deserts and cold/microwavable meals, with bang for your buck portions...I should've taken a photo of that slice of lasagne.

If you have the time to visit for a meal or coffee, I highly recommend it. Otherwise, I understand if you can't, you're just...

✔️ parking year later ✔️ ✔️ good atmosphere year later ❌ ✔️great crew always a smile year later ❌ ✔️ Food choice excellent! Year later ❌ ✔️ Coffee got a YES year later ❌

Modern, fresh, open casual dining Year later still ✔️

We visited twice to get a overall feeling on this cafe,each morning the choice of chunky sandwiches, muffins, and huge crossaints were pure deliciousness!

Year later ❌❌❌❌*

We revised our review We returned X3 to be fair- in 2022 and are absolutely disappointed.

We feel we are fair, as we endured the return three times to get a overview, and give the NEW OWNERS time to settle and find their feet.

Definitely a must if in Townsville Definitely NOT a must in...

The service was great, the coffee excellent and the food outstanding. I had the avocado smash on toasted Turkish bread (instead of the bagel) with bacon and sauteed herbed mushrooms. I'm not sure what herbs are used with the mushrooms, but they really enhanced the flavour. The eggs were beautifully poached with plenty of yolky goodness! The chef is happy to substitute or modify the dish to your liking. and the 'older' staff also make it a refreshing change from young, inexperienced teenagers. The rapport with regular customers was clearly evident. All the ingredients are there: good location, nicely presented, quaintly styled cafe, and great food, coffee...