Off The Rail

So good that as we ate our soup and sandwiches, my friend and I began planning our trip to revisit the area again soon, despite living an hour away. We had the chicken mushroom wild rice soup and the tomato basil- both worth every penny. Their bread is worthy of buying a loaf to go. The pullman sandwich was a little heavy on condiments, but exceptionally tasty nonetheless. The atmosphere and service provided rivals the very best of restaurants I've ever visited. Can't wait to visit again soon!

Lovely Cafe in historical building. The raspberry muffin and Flying Scotsman salmon bagel were delicious. Very friendly and fast service.

Super comfortable & cozy environment. Very fast service. We had breakfast and lunch here and both were amazing! I’m gluten free and dairy free and they had plenty of options. Great coffee as well. Everyone is so friendly. We’re from Chicago and were pleasantly surprised by this little shop - will come back whenever we happen to be in the area!

Fun atmosphere with great staff and a delicious variety of sandwiches!! The half soup and sandwich is a great deal and option if your in the mood for fresh homemade soup also. The cookies are roughly the size of a large hand, if not bigger. The food is phenomenal and tastes incredibly fresh as if it was made at home. The seasoned potato chips are a perfect side!! Highly recommend a visit!!

This was a lovely little cafe with some cute quirks. We ordered coffee drinks, soups, and sandwiches from here and they were all amazing! This place got BUSY for lunch so I highly recommend getting there early or ordering take out. The folks running this place truly know what they are doing because despite putting together a large lunch order they still had our food out to us in a timely manner. They offered wonderful suggestions from the menu as well! This place is truly a gem in Elkhart Lake and I was so glad we got to go!

LOVED this place so much! Great atmosphere, great food and drinks and awesome staff! I came two days in a row just because the first experience was so great. I tried lunch, then tried their breakfast the next morning! Both were fantastic. The setup inside is really unique, and the outside is super cute for this small town. I hope to back when passing through again! I love small towns and their warm vibes!

This is a really wonderful spot! Really fun environment, delicious food and very friendly staff. The salad special (Caprese) today was so perfect for the hot day. The small bite of sandwich that I was able to pry away from my husbands hands was absolutely delicious. Really looking forward to coming back and trying different things from the menu.

Also kudos for having what I call a “fluffer nutter” on the menu (marshmallow fluff and peanut butter on the kids menu called something totally different)!! This was a staple of my eastcoast childhood and made me smile real big to see on the menu. Great experience overall

My whole family (all 3 of us 😄) loves this place. It's a 50-minute drive, and it is worth it. It isn't the biggest place, so it can get a little crowded. Normally, we go for coffee and breakfast. The other day was my first time having lunch. It didn't disappoint. There is outdoor seating when the weather permits. Maybe I shouldn't post this review - I don't want more people going there.

This breakfast and coffee place is absolutely wonderful! The Flying Scotsman Bagel with smoked salmon was fantastic, as was the more traditional commuter sandwich.

Coffee creations are creative and delicious. The lumberjack was an interesting find. Employees are very friendly and the atmosphere truly is special - it feels like a cabin in the northwest!

I visited off the rail multiple times this past 4th of July holiday weekend while in Elkhart lake with my family for vacation

The service is absolutely fantastic
They always have a line out the door of customers and they are KIND and PATIENT and so considerate.

I came in with my 5 kids, two of my kids are newborn twins in a double stroller which takes up a lot of space

The workers we SO kind and helpful and sweet! They came over to meet the newborns, ask so many kind questions and take time with me and my older 3 kids while we ordered.
Even with a line behind us they STILL made us feel so loved
It actually brought me to tears when the husband and wife came over to talk to me about their own twins and show me photos ❤
LOCAL BUSINESSES THRIVE BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE THEM ❤
What incredible people and business
Thank you from our Simes Family

Such a cute little place with the nicest staff. And don't forget about the food and drinks too! We got the Trolley and a caffé mocha and were not disappointed. The pecan pie bar was delicious as well. If we ever end up driving nearby we will be sure to stop by again.

Absolutely wonderful food, coffee, and service. I can’t say enough good things. The owners are the best people you could hope to meet, and they have ensured that we will definitely be back!

My only regret is our first visit was on our way out of town. The next time we’re in town, this will be an every day must-stop!

Great place, clean, nice owners. Lots of food choices and coffee to. Railroad theme. All good made fresh to order. Homemade soup is AWSOME, cream of asparagus is the best ever had. A must lunch stop.

Awesome place! Got the butternut squash soup and a caramel macchiato and both were amazing. Staff was super friendly, and the atmosphere was great. Trendy, clean, and fast service. Would recommend.

Excellent sandwiches and fantastic homemade chips. Healthy alternative to fast food.

Ate outside, great food & views. Inside has lots of memorabilia on walls, also nice chalkboard work-artistic excellence. Shop next door has great sportswear too.

This isn’t the best sandwich in Elkhart Lake, it’s the best sandwich I’ve had outside of Chicago. Very friendly, no bs, and everyone seems to be having a good time. The tortilla soup was awesome, the tuna melt was excellent, and they even let you order the kids hot dog with goldfish if you insist. Can you please stop being a weirdo and come get this food?

Very nice place, great food portions, fresh made, quite service. Owners are very friendly. AWSOME homemade soup. Must stop.

Great place. Big portions. Lots of friendly staff on hand. Big menu. Food is prepared to order but there is little wait time. They have indoor and outdoor seating.

Great place to stop! Such great atmosphere! Super friendly staff and coffee is soooooo good!! Bagels are fresh, good size and superb tasting 🥯 🥰