Crossing Cafe in Eden

A bucket list sort of adventure, and overall, it was worth it just for the experience of dining on a train. Waitstaff throughout were outstanding. Meals were okay with pluses being the roll, salmon entree, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, and dessert. Chicken was a bit dry in the piccata, and the stuffed mushroom appetizer and salad were a disappointment. Though I would not want to be the one cooking a variety of courses for a train load of people.

Absolutely amazing experience!!! My wife surprised me with this for my birthday and it was a dream come true. The food and the service were bonuses. On arrival you are greeted by incredible staff members who check you in and show you the appetizer and entree menu. There are four options each day. You are then provided with a boarding pass and ultimately boarded in order of where you sit. We were seated in section A which turned out to be great. Our seats were far more comfortable than the banquet looking chairs in the other sections and because of the close proximity to the kitchen your order is taken first and food is also delivered first. There are also only 4 tables in this section so the car is quiet and intimate. Once seated at a beautifully set table setting you are first offered drinks, which are not included in the price. There is a full bar and wine list on board. We ordered two glasses of sparkling wine and then a bottle of wine for dinner. Your order is then taken. Once the train departs fresh baked and very large dinner rolls are brought to the table. You then receive your appetizer and then salads. A mango/strawberry sorbet is then served to cleanse your pallet before your entree. The entrées arrived and were just as delicious as the previous courses. Around now, about an hour into the ride, the train comes to a stop and begins the journey back to the station. This is when coffee/tea service begins. Once everyone has the beverage of their choice a chocolate mouse dessert is then served. I would highly recommend this experience and soak in the nostalgic experience to its max. Mid October is the best time to go.

Not worth money. The trip can be longer so we enjoy sightseeing.

Fantastic experience from start to finish! Beautiful scenery with delicious food and drinks. 10/10!!

Little train trip. Old-fashioned atmosphere. Comfortable. Super good food. The attentive and warm staff. Really nice experience.

the staff here is very very very rude! Worst place in the white mountain area!

Spent $500 for my family to have an enchanting evening in the dome car for dinner only to have to listen to the four “alternative” gentleman beside us and their disgusting language for three hours. Fun with a nine year old. Real classy.

Not worth the cost. Annoyed that over 20% gratuity was added to an already too high cost bill AND additional tip was requested upon final receipt of charge ! Bill was 248. Auto gratuity of 55. Added by them and bill was presented with another tip line like I HADN’T ALREADY been forced to pay a $55. tip, really ?! Best part was the personnel. However: Even though Service was impeccable and perfectly timed, demanding 55. From every couple and then asking for more is excessive. Food only fair. Riding backwards while eating made me feel ill. I saw better scenery on my way to get TO the train than while on it. A bit claustrophobic in the dome, would have preferred main dining area.

The whole experience was very good Their servers were great - quick and efficient and very accommodating. The scenery was lovely, much of the foliage had autumn hues. There were several really nice scenic spots with large creeks and so forth. We had the maple pumpkin bisque to start with which was delicious, Then we had a salad which was just okay, I'm not sure of what kind of dressing it had but there wasn't much on it and the salad was kind of dry and tasteless. I had the citrus dill salmon that came with mashed potatoes and diced squash or pumpkin. It was very good - the salmon was delicious and cooked properly. For dessert we were served chocolate mousse and coffee which were both good.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about the dinner train. The views are beautiful, the service is top notch, they set the mood with smooth jazz and the food is absolutely delicious. We sat in the dome level and I’ll be looking to make a yearly tradition out of it. It’s no wonder they sell out. Farah (I hope I spelled that right🤞) was fantastic and super friendly. I could go on at length, but bottom line is if you can do it, treat yourself!

Will definitely take the dinner train again next time I’m in New Hampshire!

Amazing old train ride with great food

This experience is to say the least, very disappointing. The parking area is not large enough. As for the train, if you like passing a wastewater plant, and travel along embankments, you will be fine. It travels about 5 miles per hour with just about no scenery for foliage viewing. Maybe a 5 mile trip then back the same way. The food is decent and so is the service but all is rushed to fit into a 2 hour ride. I would not recommend this train for fall foliage viewing. Sorry, but for $516.00 with a tip for 4 people, it isn't worth it.

This was our first visit to Hickins Cafe and we found it a friendly and welcoming place, light and airy, and very speedy service. A good sized pot of tea and very nice scones. Hope to be back soon!

Came for my birthday, and it was incredible. The food was some of the best food I've had in a very long time. The beef wellington was so good, and the drinks were on point.

Website is terrible. Looking for an open date. Site says open dates are dark blue, full dates are grey with a line through them. Entire calendar is dark blue with lines through them. Today is 9/1/2024. Looks like nothing is available the rest of the year. Maybe it's that good. Guess I'll never know.

Everything was great! What a fun time!

What a cool and unique dinner experience. The train ride is 2 hours long. The food was delicious and had 5 courses that were timed perfectly. I’m not a pumpkin fan but the pumpkin maple bisque was AMAZING! The service was great too and you can’t beat the unique atmosphere. Makes for a fun date night!!

We had a wonderful time at Hickins today, food was excellent and service went above and beyond to make our visit extra special. We were made to feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble, thankyou so much Kim, Dug and team!

Cold food and rude staff. Didn’t wish to leave this review but after thinking about it and seeing other reviews I just had to. Old man that works there was extremely rude to myself and husband when asking about allergies etc. wish we didn’t bother with ordering but felt pressured. I wouldn’t bother.

The service was outstanding, don't listen to those who say otherwise, the apps were delicious, however, the beef wellington, was hard to eat. I would definitely change that one up. The chicken satay was delicious, maybe make that the meal? or Swedish meatballs, I just feel the beef wellington is too hard to cook on a train. I will definitely visit again. Otherwise the whole experience was perfect and very romantic. Thank you Lafayette for a great evening!

What a crappy experience. 1. We alerted them that there was a peanut allergy ahead of time and they indicated that peanuts would not be on the menu. One of the entrees was a peanut sauce and there was almonds on the salad. 2. The train left 45 minutes late, advertised as 2 hours. But actually 3. Dont bother getting there early as they ask because you just end up waiting for other people to arrive and be seated after the train was supposed to depart. 3. The train is literally falling apart. Parts of the windows and shelving were literally falling off as the train was driving. Its also very cramped. 4. The route is not scenic. You get to see a lot of houses and even more trash piles. I would go so far as to call this false advertising. 5. The bread was good. The entree was ok. The rest of the food was garbage. I would have been interested to know that one of the courses was just a sugar palate cleanser and another was coffee without milk as an option. The desert had alcohol in it, which wasnt advertised or announced, not a fan of that. 6. It cost 500 dollars for 3 hours of crap views and crap food in a crap train. I would recommend skipping this.

servers checked on my table constantly and politely and one of them named amanda literally jumped on a grenade to save my platoon in bosnia. couldn’t recommend enough

Be careful if you have food allergies. I let them know before that we had one gluten and dairy and one dairy sensitivity. When we arrived, they confirmed that with me and our server confirmed again. When they brought out the dinner rolls, they gave us all one including the ones with the allergies. I asked the server about a gluten free roll and she said we had to let them know beforehand, which I said I did. When she came back, she said there weren't any left but also said they had dairy in them so maybe that was why they didn't have one for us (but yet gave them the regular dinner rolls with gluten and dairy). They brought out the salads covered in cheese and gave one to all of us including the two who couldn't have dairy. When they brought the dessert out, they gave my son who just has the dairy allergy some dairy free ice cream but gave my daughter who also doesn't eat dairy, chocolate mousse. I had also requested a candle in the dessert for my husband's birthday, which didn't come. They did realize it before we left and apologized but it was still disappointing. it was a very expensive meal especially for the two that couldn't eat most of what they gave us. Also, I did reach out to them before writing this review hoping they would at least respond and they didn't Edit: In response to their response. They never spoke to me in person nor have responded to three emails. And my daughter with the gluten allergy ordered salmon, not beef wellington and she didn't order dessert...that is what was given to her.

Cafe Lafayette's Dinner Train is such a special experience... absolutely loved every moment of it. It's a fantastic choice for a date night or anniversary - or just a fun get together with the family or friends. You reserve online and once you arrive in person, you're issued a boarding pass that you can keep, boarding starts sharply at the listed time and you are boarded by order of which group and table you're assigned. Food is five courses - a roll, appetizer, salad, sorbet, entree, and dessert. The menu is changed seasonally, this time around we were treated to a menu that included beef wellington! The kitchen cooks everything while you're underway and does it phenomenally fast, and well. The serving staff here are attentive and more than ready to help as much as they're able. Everything is included in the $99/$129 per person fee, save for gratuity and any drinks you might grab while underway. There's a drink menu that outlines prices for almost everything - soft drinks are available for $3/glass. While underway the train plays gentle jazz music, and the lights are kept moderately low. There's also a bathroom on I believe each train car, the one in the dome car features a window, full sink and amenities for freshening up, and is located centrally in the car. The train gets underway with a locomotive from the Granite State Scenic Railway that's attached just after you've boarded, and the entire train travels at around 5mph or so for the round trip, meaning you have plenty of time to view the scenery while you enjoy your meal. At the end - there's the Depot, which is open off season as a Tapas restaurant, that features period/theme accurate decor, and small gift items, mugs, train whistles, and the sort - as well as a non-lego brick set that's of the dome car, the Granite Eagle. Everything here is a delightful addition to the experience - and I can't recommend this enough. If you love trains, if you love seeing nature in a unique way, and if you love delightful dining experiences - all of these are reasons to go!

The dinner train dome level dining was a wonderful atmosphere. It was cozy, the staff was very attentive, soft music in the background and the food was excellent! Plan on spending $300 or more with a cocktail and tip.

My Girlfriend and I made the trip from CT... well worth the Trip! We had a wonderful time and will absolutely be doing it again.

Wonderful experience. Great staff and fantastic atmosphere. Was a great choice for "date night". 5 course meal was delicious!!!! The history of the train was worth the ride!

my fiancé and i had a great time here celebrating our anniversary! food was prepared quickly with short wait times which was impressive. our dinners and drinks were great and the music on board is a nice touch with the decorations. anyone we spoke to that worked there were all very nice and helpful.

Dinner Train 7/5/24 This is for you if you really, really like trains. Come for the train I guess, not for any other part of it. Food service is 5 courses, but as other reviewers have noted, they are tiny, lackluster, and would be disappointing anywhere you paid for them. Dinner roll, bad salad, tiny underseasoned appetizer, melon ball of sherbert, poorly cooked entree, and well… the chocolate mousse was alright. Views were NOT GOOD. This train is not scenic beyond the first 100 yards crossing the river. You’ll have a wastewater treatment facility, landscape supply of a defunct golf course, storage facilities dumping ground, and various other unsightly bits of NH. Staff were kind. This experience was in no way worth the money or time.

Our second visit here and went for a late lunch after the train ride on the South Tynedale railway. Fancied egg, ham and chips as a treat and it was lovely with their own cooked ham and plenty of chunky chips. Lovely clean cafe with friendly staff. We were shocked to see a sign outside saying that the cafe was 'to let' so asked about this and the people running it are retiring at the end of October. We hope whoever takes it on will keep up the high standard and we wish the Hickins a long and happy retirement - they have earned it! Unhappily the cute and clean buffet car on the railway line at Slaggyford is also going due to retirement so we were pleased to have experienced this today too.

Excellent all around! My only criticism is that I could have eaten more, and my husband certainly would have. Food was scrumptious, but not enough for a hearty appetite.

What is it with this train in New England never having running water in this places??!! I dined by 100 year old trains in Europe and Asia and they certainly offer better accommodation. Not to mention the food and service was simply awful.

The only thing worse than the well done beef Wellington was the service. We ordered a bottle of champagne and it was served at room temperature. I took one bite of the beef and that was it. The server never refilled my water glass, which was empty for over half of the trip, nor did she ask why my meal wasn’t eaten. To cap things off, there was no running water in the bathroom sink so I couldn’t wash my hands. The ambiance and scenery was good, but that doesn’t justify the price for what I got. I wouldn’t recommend this place.

I saw this dinner train from someone’s video on tiktok and thought that it looked like the cutest idea for a romantic date with my boyfriend. Safe to say we were severely underwhelmed. In the first 3 minutes of the train ride, we were greeted by a beautiful sewage view! Followed by people’s backyards, storage units, trash, and the highway. Far and few between were the “scenic” sights advertised on the website and in Cafe Lafayette’s brochure. The food was subpar at best. It reminded me of the food they would serve at a barmitzvah. The first course was a singular dinner roll. For the second course, I got the caprese as my appetizer and my boyfriend got the chicken peanut skewers. Both were microscopic. Then for the third course, we were served about 1/4 of a cup of spring mix lettuce with almonds and blueberries and dressing drizzled on. Then we were served a palette cleanser which was a melon sized scoop of sorbet. The fourth course was our entrees, which was salmon. That was good at least but I wanted to salt my salmon and there were no salt shakers aboard that had not become hard and stuck together due to the humidity. I seriously tried 3 salt shakers before I had to unscrew one and start chipping at it like a fossil exacavation. Lastly, the fifth and final course was dessert which consisted of a measily slice of british toffee cake with again a melon sized scoop of melted vanilla ice cream on top. My boyfriend and I also ordered two diet coke ($3 each, no refills). This all came to a wopping grand total of $247.78. Not including the gas it took us to come here. For a “fine dining” establishment, the food did not measure up and neither did the service.

Went to Hickins Cafe twice whilst we were in alston. They catered for my girlfriend who is a coeliac and they are also dog friendly. Which was ideal as we have a 13 month old puppy, who doesn’t like leaving our side. Both owners and staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and were very catering to our needs. The food was awesome, english breakfast with lovely sausages and sauté potatoes! Would go again!

Best food in the Lincoln-North Woodstock area.

Food was gross and overpriced will never go back

We waited 45min for someone to come and get our order. Not once did they ask us if "everything is okay". They only came to our table 3 times to take our order, to ask if we were done and to give the check. Now I do not want to believe they gave us poor service cuz of my color but to be the only one of color in there and received such services is questionable.

Such an incredible time. Don't expect any amazing views, but it was still a very wonderful experience. Pricey but worth every cent. Great setting.

Making a reservation for two aboard the CAFE LAFAYETTE DINNER TRAIN was a pretty big decision for me. I had never spent that kind of money on a “dinner experience” and I wanted to do something special to celebrate our second year anniversary. Being a huge “Foodie” I was definitely lulled by the exquisite menu that “CAFE LAFAYETTE” seemed to offer. Of course, I don’t like the idea of writing this review but after speaking with someone who claimed to be the owner/operator, I have decided to share my story. You know, in case there is anyone else out there who may be considering this experience to be a “pretty big decision” also! Let me try to have a sense of humor about this like my husband and I had during our dining experience in order to make the best of it. We drove 2 hours North and arrived early. Checking in was quite easy but I would blame that on the Covid regulations. We received our assigned seat, purchased some memorabilia from the gift shop (and excitedly) boarded the train. We had NEVER done anything like this before! So I guess, if you wanna spend 100 bucks (per person) to take 50/50 chance that you may (or may not) get one of the lucky seats (with a view) than by all means - Roll baby, roll! If, like us, you’re stuck on the not-so-lucky-side (that we were on) then you’ll be forced to peer past someone else’s romantic dinner date (like a creep) by trying to get a peak of the view. Chug Chug! “Look! It’s the the Hood of New Hampshire”, declares one guest as we rolled past numerous STORAGE UNITS and PRIMITIVE campsites! Wow! I have never paid this much money to see something like THIS before! After counting - One, two, maybe three spots of land (that showed us an interesting perspective for glancing at storage units) I have to encourage you...hold on. The view you’ve been waiting for upon the Cafe Lafayette... Farmland! Farmland that’s naturally littered with cow-dung including (the added touch) of abandoned vehicles (for necessary animal shelter). In that past, I have paid less than ten bucks to get the same sort of view from a commuter rail riding East from Fitchburg to Boston. So if you enjoy this sort of view, check it out! As if the views (and the predicament) aren’t terrible enough - The dinner is even worse. They stretch your meal over the entire trip - serving one plate every (I don’t know?) 20 Minutes or so? Each plate being the smallest of portions. One (piece) of an appetizer, Three bites of salad (smaller than a regular side salad) and the biggest dinner roll you’ve ever seen, so enjoy it! Now, what about the entree, you ask? THE BIG REVEAL, THE MOMENT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR? ONE chicken thigh covered in a sauce that appears as vomit, soggy mashed potatoes slid right up against that with cubed butternut squash slid right up against that. Parsley sprinkled about. Hungry, who could resist? I may be a critic by now but the FLAT IRON WHISKEY CREAM (as stated on the menu) was actually a brown gravy with blue cheese globes on top. And, the only thing worse than serving flat iron steak as a main course is serving less than an OUNCE of flat iron steak as a main course. I mean, I have seen more steak (added as an extra) on a salad before. All in all - They can’t say that they’re outrageous price is because of the views because the views aren’t worth paying for (especially when the Kancamagus Highway is basically the same street), And they can’t say they charge an arm-and-a-leg because their food is “top notch” when their serving you the lowest meat on the meat-pole and in the smallest portions possible while choosing to skimp-out on the salad and apps... Their website promises “something totally different” that also promises their guests “will enjoy a dining experience of a lifetime” (quotes taken right from their website, September 27th, 2020) I guess that’s true for all the worst of reasons. To the diner, Save your money. To Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train, Stop robbing people.

Great experience. The food was good but it's really the whole experience you will enjoy. Would recommend coming in various seasons to really get everything.

This place offers us a very cozy vibe for a fine dining experience… light music, delicious food and cocktails, good service… I highly recommend if someone visit Newhampshire in Fall.

What a fantastic cafe! I stopped here with my dog and after a lovely walk by river and railway line we were welcomed into the cafe. The pea and ham soup was some of the best soup I’ve tasted - all obviously made from scratch with a good stock. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and my dog was greatly admired! She appreciated the biscuits. I would heartily recommend anyone stopping here. I wish I’d had space for cake too, I’m sure it would have been equally as good. Thank you to everyone at Hickins.

Terrible food and the cooks in the kitchen trolley seemed to be on some sort of drugs as they were yelling at people in the parking lot. Did not feel safe. Would not recommend brining children in an environment like this.

Wonderful experience for our whole family!

5 course meal isn't quite a 5 course meal. Dessert was seriously underwhelming. Well made, but chocolate mousse is seriously meh for the cost of the meal. White mountains in fall. They could have done an apple crisp. Pumpkin pie. Something more interesting. 2 hour ride is one hour out, one hour back of seriously underwhelming scenery, considering what should be available in the generally beautiful white mountains. Out and back on same spur. Meaning you'll get to see the same scenery twice. Dome car is cool, but since they didn't replace the upper windows it's not really a dome. It's more like an elevated deck car. Overall, this was one and done for us. So much potential, and I think the care is there to make it happen. As a footnote, the obnoxious, foul, loud and uncouth 11 person party from MA absolutely didn't improve the experience. I hope they get charged more on principle.

We sat on the upper level and had an absolutely wonderful date night (very romantic) Pharrah was exceptional! She was so sweet and personal. The entire crew were fantastic. We loved every moment and highly recommend.

Amazing experience! I would recommend this to everyone. Very relaxing atmosphere and period decor. Spacious feeling, only 12 tables per car, you couldn’t hear conversations form the other tables. It was like being socially distant. The temperature in the car was very cold and the food could have been hotter.

Our absolute favorite dinner trip

There were a few pretty views from the train, but a lot of the ride passed by less than stellar views. Recommend that the train just park at the river so guests can watch the sunset while they eat. Overall was not worth the price.

So I just recently went on the train with my friend and I loved the vintage feel and atmosphere. The music was right for the vintage feel. I loved the stained antique glass throughout the train. I reserved the main level dining instead of the deluxe (someone told me that the deluxe is where they group you together and have no space), so if you can reserve the main level dining if you can for ample amount of space between people. The food was amazing and cozy like you were at home. I would say if you live in New England that views would be better in the fall, seeing the foliage but it was a nice 2 1/2 hours of a relaxing time on the train. I would definitely return again once the trees start changing color. Also adding this to your vacation plans would be something I'd look into.

Love the historical train! Wish the track was a bit more interesting...I can view people's back yards from the highway, too. Service was great. Well times food arrived with friendly faces. Food was good, but not anything memorable. I did the stuffed chicken and was a little disappointed; it didn't feel crafty or homemade, or matching the atmosphere. Salad was the high note; fresh and clean...was great.

We are north country locals and thought we would try the train, even though it had never been experienced or recommended by friends. After a marginal meal, at best, the cluster began. When it came time to pay our bill, waitresses and the bus boy seemed to be in a race to collect everyone's payments. A different waitress returned with three, black, check presenters, containing three different credit cards displayed. She laid them on our table, as if they had been shuffled, and said, "pick one". I smiled and said, which one should I pick? She said, "take yours." I quickly noticed that the bill was different than the original one which was presented to me. The prices of our drinks was different. Naturally, this was strange and suspicious. As I reviewed my bill and signed it, I heard the lady at the table next to me tell her waitress that she had checked the charges on her phone and noticed there was serious error. Her credit card had just been charged for $400 some dollars, rather than $200. for her party of two. She requested a correction and was told she would have to wait until they de-trained and went to the office. As we walked off, we overheard another table, which remained seated, trying to get their bill adjusted. The waitress told them that they would have to go out to the office and have someone fix it there. Needless to say, the evening ended on a sour note with the cluster and confusion. It made us wonder how many guests on our trip had been effected, how often does this occur? In our opinion, your dining dollars would be best spent elsewhere.

Had a great anniversary dinner. Food and service is exquisite. It’s run with military appreciation fun to watch. Thank you

A welcome return visit to Hickens'@ The Crossing's Cafe, with my friend and my grandchildren. It was very busy but we were welcomed with a smile and shown to a table for two and my grandchildren were sat on a very comfy sofa next us(it was extremely busy) ordered our food and drinks and was told there would be a thirty minute wait, was that OK? It was, they serve people in order, no-one served before later customer, a fair system in our eyes. As usual, the food was delicious, children had sausage,chips and beans and piping hot, cooked to order, nothing from a hot plate. My friend and I had their delicious scones, cheese and a fruit and cherry scone with a little jar of jam and a tub of Rhoddas clotted cream, all quality food. The café tends to be busy before a train ride is due and over the school holidays. Excellent service, friendly staff and very good value for money. It's worth noting the café is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, they have to rest and bake their delicious cakes, scones etc, but well worth the trip to Alston. We'll be back again soon. The station itself is well worth a visit, we have been on the heritage railway several times and the volunteers are brilliant.

It’s been many years since last time I visited. The station have been improved and the facilities at the end station were much improved.

I was very excited about this dinner train.. but when we got on the upper level it was blasting with cold air and we froze the entire time. The food was not worth the price what so ever. The Brussels sprouts were hard, the salad was dry with like three drops of dressing and four blueberries .. and the bruschetta was three stale crackers with like four tomatoes cut in half.. I proceeded to get sick that night. Do not recommend.

Stopped by this delightful cafe yesterday morning enroute over Hartside Pass to the Lake district. What a great place, friendly staff a brilliant location, sat and watched a steam train go by whilst enjoying a coffee. The coffee was as good as anywhere I have been and served in the most delightful cup, really should have asked where they were from as wifey is quite taken with the photo I sent her. A great place and very welcoming for motorcyclists and pedal cyclists. We only had a hot drink but the food looked and smelled delicious. This place will definately be getting a revisit..

Fantastic place for visit. Spent a happy day riding the railway through some of the most gorgeous countryside in the country. Very friendly staff made it an even better day. Parked my motorhome in their car park overnight for a small fee which avoided a search for a site. Ideal stopover place as so much lovely countryside to enjoy. Alston is a lovely hamlet with lots of very interesting buildings and history. I will defiantly be visiting South Tyneside Heritage Railway again.

A cafe situated in a lovely spot, with great food to match. Welcoming staff and generous portions at good prices. From the man on a long walk who got back to London in good time.

What a great time. 5 course dinner on a train ride with beautiful scenery. Not pictured: an amazing, fresh dinner roll that we devoured before taking pictures. The service staff was quick and accurate. Great vintage vibe. Food was really good. So worth the investment of time and money. An unique experience and way to experience the northeast.

had a visit to alston ,popped in for drink and cake,just made it ,nearly 3.30.had millionaires shortbread,FANTASTIC,GREAT STAFF,WILL BE BACK FOR LUNCH...KEITH AND RONI WILKINSON,SOUTH SHIELDS

Frantastic breakfast , great value for money and lovely people who own the Cafe . Would highly recommend, you can stay overnight in your motorhome .

Very good food, and Surroundings

Great cafe great welcome --great staff --great food-- we were fed well with home made delicious food cant get better and realistic prices

Hidden Gem. Setting was great, service was great, food was great, drinks were great. Not much to complain about. It's a small plate tapas restaurant with a super limited season. Get there while you can.

Me and my 2 sisters had breakfast here this morning. The cooked breakfast was delicious. Would recommend it. The owners chatted to us and are really committed to providing good food and service. Very friendly.

Was looking for a Sunday brunch and this place did not show up on Google maps under breakfast or brunch, but we drove past the Sunday Brunch sign on Main St and turned right around to check it out. Cool place with additional seating upstairs. It was snowing so the views were amazing. Brunch menu is small but excellent. The best croissant I've ever eaten in my life came with the Eggs Benedict. The Flamenco skillet was unbelievable. We feel like we found a true diamond in the rough here. Every place in town was 1-2 hour wait but here we were, alone, dining at what might be the best restaurant in the area. Can't wait to try something else next time or to attend one of their train dinners.

Let me start out by saying “oh my god”! This place and let me state beforehand I live in CT, this is my favorite dinner restaurant by leaps and bounds! Such a unique place tapas styles dishes that are exquisitely delicious. Drinks made to perfection. And a nice cozy rustic atmosphere i could blow my entire bank account here. We were on vacation in Lincoln me and my fiancé we went one night and came back the next we were blown away both times and we plan to visit NH just for the depot for now on! Thank you for the experiences.

The food was MEH and not worth the price. We had dinner reservations with them and figured to check out the train during the day. The owner came out screaming his head off at us and didn’t give us a chance to explain. He was incredibly rude. Ruined our whole trip! Don’t come to this place unless you want to be yelled at.

Have visited twice now, first to try the legendary breakfast bap which more than lived up to its reputation and then for lunch with friend. Spotlessly clean cafe, tasty generous portions and friendly welcome from owners who are lovely. Panini with very fresh side salad eventually defeated me and fussy friend who for once cleared her plate said her soup was fab. The coffee is very good too. Only wished we’d had room for the home made cakes! Next time. Thanks all

Didnt update info so went there and was closed.

We had been told that this cafe was worth a visit and it certainly was. Engaging hosts with a sense of humour, clean and attractive surroundings and really tasty food. The coffee was excellent, too. It is very evident that the owners are passionate about their business and care about their customers. So lovely to go somewhere and be greeted, not just faced with indifferent youngsters playing on their mobile phones! Thank you, we will be back.

An elegant and delicious dinner on a vintage train.. who could ask for more

Wow una experiencia formidable la pase super una experiencia muy recomendada 👌 👍💯

Fantastic experience. Everything was very smooth and easy going. During my ride, I had the pleasure of dining inside a vintage 1920s train car. The train ride took us over many bridges and food stretches of dense forests. A great ride to catch the turning of the leaves or even just to have a relaxing train ride. Would do again!

I took my daughter back in time when she turned 21 I took her on a dinner train ride in Rhode Island. Since that one was no longer in operation I found this one in the White mountains. It was majestic and beautiful and the atmosphere was perfect. If you love Romance or an elegant dinner with a friend or loved one, I definitely and highly recommend this journey.

What a great venue ! The food was excellent and the service was superb ! I would highly recommend this !

Great low speed train ride with a delicious meal. Very polite serving staff and pleasant scenery throughout the ride.

It was a great trip, only problem our table had was asking for lemonade 3 times before we finally got it

One and done. Can mark it off the to do list.

Told us there weren't any open reservations left and then yelled at me and my friends when we tried to find a new place to go to, Would never even think of going back.

Delicious food nice train beautiful ride excellent service. But it's not cheap.

Wait staff was great. Food was just ok. Scenery was nothing to get excited about. Windows were so dirty that you really couldn't see much out of them.

The dinner was just OK. The windows in the car I was in, needed to be cleaned. I couldn't see very well and taking pictures, when there was a good one to be had, wasn't possible. The scenery and the meal wasn't really worth it to me.

The food was delicious and the ride is very comfortable. Wait ataff are friendly and attentive. In my opinion it was worth the price

Wonderful. Great food and outstanding service. Highly recommend.

The whole experience was wonderful and the staff was excellent!

Was such a wonderful experience! Very romantic! Had a wonderful time with dear friends.

Fabulous experience! The food was excellent, the service was amazing, and although it was rainy, the experience was everything that I had hoped that it would be.

I did enjoy the meal and drinks. I was to crazy on the appetizers only being two small idea's. I sorta laughed at the fact we got two small Mushrooms. The only downfall is I was expecting a ride through the forest but ended up being trailers, golf course and lots of streets and houses and companies..

Great way to celebrate a special occasion!

What a great night!!! Both food and service was fantastic!!! Will definitely be doing this again.

This is my second experience… the first was about 2 years ago and was fabulous from start to finish. My recent experience … the service was great and the experience was well organized… however I feel the quality of the food had decreased.. I had the apple cheddar chicken but it was no more than a different version of chicken cordon bleu and seemed liked it was boxed chicken. The meal was well prepared but the quality was mediocre. The dessert was a simple chocolate mouse. Although some would not complain, the bartender had a heavy hand and I had to have them add more mixers to the drink so I could drink it. I bragged about my prior experience and even brought 6 people with me this time… but unfortunately I will not return.

Staff was perfect in all areas. Food was well prepared and very delicious. Don't expect large portions. With beverages $228. Scenery I would give a B-

The view isn’t what it says, we saw a junk yard, no mountains, and roads. If you make that reservation and one does not come you will be charged which is understandable but you don’t get to take the dinner with you either. They decide what your tip will be let’s say $120 for 5 guest. Beverage is not included. The dishes are very small and distasteful. Enjoy !

Good dinner, lovely scenery, but very expensive. Ended up about $275 for a couple.

My boyfriend and I loved our time on the dinner train! it is expensive but we are glad we did it. Included in the ticket price is a fresh, flaky dinner roll, an appetizer, a salad, an entree, sorbet, and dessert. Drinks are sold separately. The tip is extra. The food and drinks were awesome, the service was great, the ambiance is very relaxing and there are plenty of nice views. We were camping with our dog that weekend and needed someone to watch him for the time we were on the train. We used Jan from "One Dog Day" and I couldn't recommend her highly enough, our dog instantly loved her and was relaxed and we knew he was in good hands. On top of that, she's only 3 minutes away and super affordable!!

If you have any affection for trains, you have to try this! Food is excellent, service is superb, train ride delightful. Can't wait to come back.