Railtown Cafe - Vancouver, British Columbia

I can’t comment on anything other than the classic Italian sandwich because that’s what I get every time I go. It’s piled with fresh ingredients and the bread is always fresh. I only work downtown a couple days per week, but this sandwich makes me want to come more often.

It would be best to order ahead of time as that will help reduce the wait time. I ordered the Reuben Sandwich and had their Peanut Butter Cookie. The Cookie was comically large but despite that, it still maintained a strong flavor but fell apart quite easily. The Rye on the Sandwich ... was incredible soft, until you got to the crust where it was quite tough. I thoroughly enjoyed the fact that the house mustard was underwhelming, I did not even notice there was Swiss Cheese until the end. The Coleslaw, Thousand Island Dressing and Smoked Beef Brisket stood out the most. The Smoked Beef Brisket itself was soft but charred. Overall, for an artisanal sandwich, it is fairly priced. As an individual who commonly practices intermittent fasting, it was quite refreshing to feel satiated from just half a sandwich (and a cookie)! I will be back to try other sandwiches for sure. Read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch. There are many different salad options with diverse toppings. The food is really aesthetically pleasing and the portions are huge. The only problem is that there’s too much greens in the bowl. The prices were on the higher side.

Great café for salads and sandwiches, with a limited baked goods selection. Had a late lunch around 2 pm on a weekend, so it was relatively empty inside. I imagine it's busier during the weekday lunch hour. Affordable price for the build your own salad, and great portions too! I ... paid $2 additional for avocado, but would probably skip the additional protein next time around. The salad is filling by itself, and our favourite toppings were the spiced yams and brussels sprouts! They can accommodate the toppings or dressing on the side, and the service was friendly. Would be back for a salad fix in the downtown area! Read more

I had the Italian sandwich, it was quite good and filling, I'm not a fan of ciabatta so they swapped it for sourdough for me. Also tried the Caesar salad which was quite large with added chicken. All the food was quite good, the place had a nice ... vibe. But it is a little on the pricey side for a cafe. The service was great and staff were friendly. Read more