Rails A Cafe At the Depot — Restaurant in Kerrville

Updated Review

I’ve had the pleasure of coming back to this café a few times now, and every visit has been just as delightful as the first. Kali, Cass, and Eric consistently go above and beyond to make the experience thoughtful, warm, and enjoyable. It’s the little touches that make such a big difference, like the time they dried the outdoor tables and chairs after a rain shower and even brought out cushions so my dog and I could sit comfortably outside. That level of care is rare, and it truly makes you feel welcome.

Chewbacca (my dog) is just as smitten with this place as I am! He devoured the Lassie Meal (chicken and rice) from their dog menu, and when they surprised him with a fresh-baked dessert made in-house for pups, his tail could not stop wagging. It’s safe to say he’s now a loyal customer too.

For myself, every dish I’ve tried has been a hit. The shrimp Caesar wrap is one of my favorites—the combination of black beans, queso fresco, and that creamy chipotle sauce creates a burst of flavor that feels fresh, unique, and deeply satisfying (and as a California native, I know good wraps when I taste them!). On another visit, I ordered the creamy penne chicken with bacon on Kali’s recommendation, and I’m so glad I listened. The Alfredo sauce was hands-down the best I’ve ever had, rich, smooth, perfectly seasoned and the asparagus wasn’t just an afterthought, it was tender and plentiful, adding the perfect balance.

And of course, the desserts are unforgettable. The lemon berry cake was moist, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. But the real showstopper was the decadent chocolate cake drizzled with caramel sauce, it was the kind of dessert you want to savor slowly, but it disappears too quickly because it’s just that good.

This café has truly become a special place for me, not just for the consistently delicious food, but for the people who make it such a joyful and memorable experience. Kali, Cass, and Eric bring so much heart to what they do, and it shows in every visit.

Original Review

My partner and I had the most fun, uplifting, and truly unique experience at this café, thanks to our incredible server, Kali. From the moment she greeted us, her beautiful spirit and vibrant energy made the atmosphere feel warm and welcoming. She didn’t just take our order, she brought the menu to life! The way she described the food and desserts was filled with so much passion and confidence that we could genuinely hear the leadership and love she puts into what she does.

On her recommendation, I had the B.L.A.T. sandwich with turkey and mozzarella—absolutely delicious! My partner went with the shrimp Caesar wrap, which was equally amazing. And when Kali started describing the award-winning Puns Colada cake… there was no way I could resist. I’m so glad I didn’t, it was everything she promised and more!

We’ll definitely be coming back, not just for the delicious food, but to experience Kali’s amazing energy again. She turned a casual café visit into something really memorable. Thank you Kali we will...

I rarely give a 5 star rating BUT this was the best overall dinner experience that my daughter, Heather and I had in quite some time. We walked in was greeted with a choice of indoors or outside; we chose outdoors cause it was a beautiful evening if u were in the sunshine. They said to go pick out a table and when we went outside we met up with the nice lady that greeted us. We were having a difficult time deciding which table to sit at that had sunshine. We had noticed a table that was a little outside the format with 🌞. I pointed it out, mentioned it didn't have cushions and the lady quick like advised that we take the cushions from an unoccupied table. So we did! That was a unexpected 😳 surprise. We sat down. Then we we met the most uplifting, witty, clever, sharp server that we have had the pleasure of meeting. Her name was Katy. She knew what she was doing, knew herself, and knew what her job was. If all the places to dine in had one of her they would make out like 🏆. I had a root beer and Heather had a sprite to drink. It took us a little while to decide what we wanted from the many choices of 🍽 on the menu. Katy was very keen and helpful in our picks on what to choose for dinner. I chose the Mahi Mahi Tacos and Heather picked the Bison Burger. We had bread with oil/butter while we waited for the meal. My Tacos were freaking awesome 👌. It was the first time that I had Mahi Mahi. Heather was not as happy with her plate of choice. It was her fault not the cooks. When she orders meat she likes it rare. She realized with Boson she has to have it cooked more than regular beef. Katy noticed that she wasn't eating her meal as fast as I was and asked about it and suggested that she get something else that she might like. When she had mentioned the soup of the day it caught her attention. So she had a bowl of potato/bacon/cheese soup. And 😲 2 die 4.!! It lit up her face 🌝 . I love when people make my people happy. I was full and she was getting full but Katy just had to mention the D word to Heather. She went and came back with the Dessert 🍨 Buffet. Beyond a desirable site. We both had a slice of their chocolate cakes. I had the Choc Chip Cookie cake, I was in 😍. We had a great mother and daughter dinner date accompanied by our Server KATY! I could hardly walk to my car but did it with the pleasurable memories of the dinner experience at Rails at the Depot! I would like to Thank whomever hired Katy to work as a server u made a smart decision. Katy, I hope u get to c this review because u deserve every bit of kudos u get for the job u do and for the person u have grown up to be. Thanks for putting a smile on my daughter's face and a memory in her ❤. GOD BLESS...

I visited this restaurant for lunch on a Saturday, mid-September. Cute little restaurant with a nice patio area. I was unaware that reservations were required but luckily they had a table for us and were able to seat us, which I thought was very nice. Once we were seated and we ordered our drinks, the service fell off a bit. I had ordered a Modelo Especial which was "Skunky" (smell and taste). I didn't bother looking at the bottle to see if it was out of date. I am aware that this can happen to imports, though, so I decided to drink it because 1) not that big of a deal and 2) I was still enjoying my time there.

I ordered the Bison Burger and when asked how I wanted it done, I said "Medium". My date ordered a pasta dish. The burger was a thin patty and was cooked all the way through - not medium at all. Thin patties are hard to cook "medium" so I would recommend not giving customers an option as it will lead to disappointment. Anyway, I would have pointed this out to the server, but we were not checked on again until we were finished eating. It was still a good burger and I enjoyed it, but it was over-cooked. The pasta dish was tasty, but my girlfriend wanted to add some salt. After waiting several minutes, I tracked down our server who brought some fairly quickly. That was the last we saw of her until she brought out a desert tray. I would have ordered another beer, but didn't feel like going to search for my server again.

The only reason I gave 3 stars instead of 2 is because they were nice enough to seat us without me having made a reservation. It's a low review because we both felt like we were an after-thought. Everything on the menu looked pretty good, and I would give the place another shot if I'm ever back in Kerrville. I'll just stay away from the Bison Burger...