Lovely family run cafe. Old fashioned and homey. Lovely piano music. Outdoor seating available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Railway Greek Salad with Potato Salad, Bacon Mac and Cheese Burger, Soup and Salad, blt
Mark Mendez
Great sandwich spot and had an older gentleman going to town on the piano. Loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cat
Live piano music, Best customer service ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Valerie Smith
There was really no Gluten free options except salad so I did not eat here. They are however considering starting a few gluten-free options The atmosphere was very small home town design and the staff seemed very nice. I'd have tried it if I could have, I have to admit that I thought their menu was a big Large... took 20 minutes just to read all the options. Wraps sandwiches etc.. But yeah probably worth stopping in especially if you like trains
Fun, quirky, delicious, and a great staff. I love everything about this place.
Dan Kaufman
Enjoying the Christmas season. This eclectic Cafe that goes by the name of Whistle Stop Cafe is one of those hidden diamonds in plant City. The atmosphere is astounding and from the moment we walked through the door we realized this was a God wink moment. We were greeted at the door not only by the people working there but the classical music being played on a beautiful piano by Julius. You seat yourself at this restaurant and it is clearly marked the decor is nostalgic and we were lured by the music to a table in the back. The woman Marti greeted us at our table , after a young man that worked there dropped off our drinks which I had coffee and water and my wife had only water. They did have other soda products. The room was full of the smell of food cooking in the kitchen and was decorated for Christmas. Marti took our food order and we sat there enjoying the sights and sounds. Definitely one of those great experiences not just a meal. The food was fresh and delicious I had the I believe Sarah pastrami sandwich. My wife had roast beef and Swiss cheese both on seeded rye bread that they make there at the cafe fresh daily. I had half a sandwich and beef vegetable soup which was full of fresh vegetables. While we were enjoying our meal, Julius, the pianist asked if we had any particular songs we'd like to hear. We requested Christmas songs of any type. He changed the book in front of him and masterfully played every Christmas song that was in his Christmas book. It was a regular concert for us. We had asked Marti if the trains actually worked and she turned on the trains for us, which was very pleasing to view. And we're not trained fanatics. Since we were sitting behind the piano the tables had enough room there between them to be able to dance to the music which we did. There was a loud horn sound as the Amtrak train passed by the cafe. As we sat there listening to the music after a meal we had noted that everyone that came in weer greeted at the door and sometime during their visit we're hugging by Marti the waitress, possibly the owner. When you first walk in on the right there's a children's play area so children are welcome. Then on your right behind the counter is the dessert area. This is the first time in a while that we had dessert after a meal which was a warmed brownie on the bottom and vanilla and chocolate ice cream on top ,not soft serve. Whipped cream and chocolate syrup on top. It was quite large and we were not able to finish it all due to being full. They do have a room attached to it that is decorated in automobile decor so I imagine you can bring a small group of people there. This was a total awesome experience that just happened to serve good fresh food and service. I highly recommend if you're in the area to visit this cafe, there is street parking and a parking lot of some type behind it. Definitely handicap accessible. The funny part is we went to plant City to go to a Christmas store nearby and I suggested it we should get something to eat first. When I searched I found the place nearby we went there parked in front of it and then my wife said hey let's try that place out over there. So we walked across the street into the Whistle Stop Cafe. And I am so glad we did and now we'll have those fantastic memories to look back on. Yes we will go back there when we're in the area for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justine Brown
We are locals and this is one of my favorite places that keeps the spirit of Plant City. Marti and her family are so friendly and lovely, and they make great food and have kept their prices totally reasonable. Their atmosphere is so cute and electic with small town warmth. Please visit and support part of the soul of Plant City!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Salad, Egg Salad, Root Beer Float, Tuna or Chicken Club Depot, Bread Bowl, Pastrami Sandwich, The All Aboard on White
Dann Del Rosario
We are so glad we found the whistle stop! The food was great and the service was great also. The owner spoke with me and my family like we had known each other for years, just very welcoming. We had the Ruben sandwich which was fantastic! We also had some of their cakes which were sooo good! The soup is great also. I loved the decor, the train running on a track around the ceiling. Loved the live piano playing that just really made the vibe that much better. Over all this will be a go to from now on for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
alex valdes
Absolutely amazing ! Came in for the 1st time yesterday. The service and hospitality here cant be beat. You just feel home here.
The staff is very well trained and friendly and the food is great…wish I could give them six stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
X8039MTjanb
Ladies luncheon, 19 of us. What a wonderful place! Reuben was delicious on homemade rye bread. Others loved fresh chicken salad. All sandwich bread is homemade. Service outstanding, Jeremy has a super friendly personality and his mom Marti serves you with a hug. Great experience and EVERYONE should go there. (Decent prices too) Warm atmosphere with a piano man playing!
MaryAnne Gareau
Everything is so fresh and served on their wonderful bread.
Phoenix Grey
We visited the Whistle Stop Café in Plant City and were blown away by the kindness and hospitality here. Marti, the owner, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome—she truly cares about her customers. We also tried their cookies (white chocolate macadamia and chocolate chip) and they were some of the best cookies I have seriously ever had—fresh, the perfect balance between soft and chewy with just enough crisp, and absolutely delicious! The chicken salad is a must! It’s rare to find a place where you’re treated like family, but that’s exactly how Marti made us feel. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle Lang
Came in a bit ago with some friends and my kiddos. We had root beer floats. They were delicious but the service is really where it’s at. The owner is so sweet! There is even a pianist that plays. It was all around a GREAT experience and a place you don’t wanna miss out on!
Lovely family run cafe. Old fashioned and homey. Lovely piano music. Outdoor seating available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Railway Greek Salad with Potato Salad, Bacon Mac and Cheese Burger, Soup and Salad, blt
Great sandwich spot and had an older gentleman going to town on the piano. Loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Live piano music, Best customer service ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
There was really no Gluten free options except salad so I did not eat here.
They are however considering starting a few gluten-free options
The atmosphere was very small home town design and the staff seemed very nice.
I'd have tried it if I could have, I have to admit that I thought their menu was a big Large... took 20 minutes just to read all the options. Wraps sandwiches etc..
But yeah probably worth stopping in especially if you like trains
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salad, Egg Salad, Root Beer Float
Fun, quirky, delicious, and a great staff. I love everything about this place.
Enjoying the Christmas season. This eclectic Cafe that goes by the name of Whistle Stop Cafe is one of those hidden diamonds in plant City. The atmosphere is astounding and from the moment we walked through the door we realized this was a God wink moment. We were greeted at the door not only by the people working there but the classical music being played on a beautiful piano by Julius.
You seat yourself at this restaurant and it is clearly marked the decor is nostalgic and we were lured by the music to a table in the back.
The woman Marti greeted us at our table , after a young man that worked there dropped off our drinks which I had coffee and water and my wife had only water. They did have other soda products.
The room was full of the smell of food cooking in the kitchen and was decorated for Christmas.
Marti took our food order and we sat there enjoying the sights and sounds. Definitely one of those great experiences not just a meal.
The food was fresh and delicious I had the I believe Sarah pastrami sandwich. My wife had roast beef and Swiss cheese both on seeded rye bread that they make there at the cafe fresh daily.
I had half a sandwich and beef vegetable soup which was full of fresh vegetables.
While we were enjoying our meal, Julius, the pianist asked if we had any particular songs we'd like to hear. We requested Christmas songs of any type.
He changed the book in front of him and masterfully played every Christmas song that was in his Christmas book. It was a regular concert for us.
We had asked Marti if the trains actually worked and she turned on the trains for us, which was very pleasing to view. And we're not trained fanatics.
Since we were sitting behind the piano the tables had enough room there between them to be able to dance to the music which we did. There was a loud horn sound as the Amtrak train passed by the cafe.
As we sat there listening to the music after a meal we had noted that everyone that came in weer greeted at the door and sometime during their visit we're hugging by Marti the waitress, possibly the owner.
When you first walk in on the right there's a children's play area so children are welcome. Then on your right behind the counter is the dessert area. This is the first time in a while that we had dessert after a meal which was a warmed brownie on the bottom and vanilla and chocolate ice cream on top ,not soft serve. Whipped cream and chocolate syrup on top. It was quite large and we were not able to finish it all due to being full.
They do have a room attached to it that is decorated in automobile decor so I imagine you can bring a small group of people there.
This was a total awesome experience that just happened to serve good fresh food and service.
I highly recommend if you're in the area to visit this cafe, there is street parking and a parking lot of some type behind it. Definitely handicap accessible.
The funny part is we went to plant City to go to a Christmas store nearby and I suggested it we should get something to eat first. When I searched I found the place nearby we went there parked in front of it and then my wife said hey let's try that place out over there. So we walked across the street into the Whistle Stop Cafe. And I am so glad we did and now we'll have those fantastic memories to look back on. Yes we will go back there when we're in the area for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We are locals and this is one of my favorite places that keeps the spirit of Plant City. Marti and her family are so friendly and lovely, and they make great food and have kept their prices totally reasonable. Their atmosphere is so cute and electic with small town warmth. Please visit and support part of the soul of Plant City!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Salad, Egg Salad, Root Beer Float, Tuna or Chicken Club Depot, Bread Bowl, Pastrami Sandwich, The All Aboard on White
We are so glad we found the whistle stop!
The food was great and the service was great also. The owner spoke with me and my family like we had known each other for years, just very welcoming.
We had the Ruben sandwich which was fantastic! We also had some of their cakes which were sooo good! The soup is great also.
I loved the decor, the train running on a track around the ceiling. Loved the live piano playing that just really made the vibe that much better.
Over all this will be a go to from now on for us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing ! Came in for the 1st time yesterday. The service and hospitality here cant be beat. You just feel home here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Homemade bread is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The staff is very well trained and friendly and the food is great…wish I could give them six stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ladies luncheon, 19 of us. What a wonderful place! Reuben was delicious on homemade rye bread. Others loved fresh chicken salad. All sandwich bread is homemade. Service outstanding, Jeremy has a super friendly personality and his mom Marti serves you with a hug. Great experience and EVERYONE should go there. (Decent prices too) Warm atmosphere with a piano man playing!
Everything is so fresh and served on their wonderful bread.
We visited the Whistle Stop Café in Plant City and were blown away by the kindness and hospitality here. Marti, the owner, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome—she truly cares about her customers. We also tried their cookies (white chocolate macadamia and chocolate chip) and they were some of the best cookies I have seriously ever had—fresh, the perfect balance between soft and chewy with just enough crisp, and absolutely delicious! The chicken salad is a must! It’s rare to find a place where you’re treated like family, but that’s exactly how Marti made us feel. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in a bit ago with some friends and my kiddos. We had root beer floats. They were delicious but the service is really where it’s at. The owner is so sweet! There is even a pianist that plays. It was all around a GREAT experience and a place you don’t wanna miss out on!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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