The Junction Diner - The Train Restaurant

7401 Madison St, Forest Park
(708) 771-5276

Recent Reviews

Roman Vasquez

This place has been around for a while now. Love their Wednesday special on burgers and the fact that they deliver the food in a train. Really kid friendly near free

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Juicy Lucy Burger, Spicy Chicken Wrap

Arasu S

Food was standard American menu but very very limited. Went there for breakfast and found the beer menu was longer than the breakfast options.It’s a fun place for little kids. The food is delivered on a train. Lots of arcade games.Parking: On street paid parking which is free on Sundays.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly. Lots of kids friendly foods. Food delivered on train. Arcade games.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Marilu Soto

Usually take our toddler there after his haircut, and it’s never a disappointment… from the service to the food! I usually get the mystery tacos because they are just *chefs kiss* but I tried something different this time and got the pasta bowl (spicy) and it was delicious. You can’t be disappointed when coming here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mystery Tacos

Darlene N

So cute, great place for kids too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joe Shapiro

My sons loved the trains, and that mad eit worth while.My wife got the pasta, and loved it. The garlic bread was garlicky, but tasted doused in a movie theater butter.My son enjoyed his pizza.My spicy chicken wrap was ordered with no tomatoes, came with lots on it. I wasn't impressed by it. However, my tater tots were good.Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly, they will love the trains

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Magen R.

Just had my son's 2nd birthday here- it was so perfect for him! The owner was super responsive to us- about half the party cancelled last min and they adjusted our food order. Service was great- and my son had a blast with the Photo Booth and trains! Of the food- nachos were the best!

Matthew Heater

The food is basically inedible. Don’t go here

Ken Osborne

Burgers are huge but the Mac and cheese was a little too liquidy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger with Fries

salvatore tropea

The burger were out of this world. I was amazed at how delicious the food was.Great job to the cooks.Kid-friendliness: Kids will love this place, food comes out of kitchen on a train.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger with Fries

Jillian F.

service atmosphere all of it is great simple fun for kids! great menu phenomenal service highly recommend

Ann Jones

1) Enjoyable for the entire family2) The food was good (ruben sandwich, homemade fry chips, pot roast quesadillas, kids meal burger and fries)*pot roast meat was tender and flavorful.*My kid is a picky eater. As in, he only eats burgers at family BBQ ??‍♀️ he did not leave a crumb. Everything taste FRESH3) It was immaculate when I got there at the opening4) The gamers were enough to get you by. Order, play, eat, play5) Service was excellent and friendly. Gave us a little background on the company6) Restrooms have a changing table7) the counter has high chairs for them8) the photobooth takes some perfect pictures9) They have beer and wine10) The train bringing you your food won't be the only thing you talk about after leaving****BRING QUARTERS AND SINGLES******We will be back! A new favorite business to support.Vegetarian options: Salads and eggplant sandwichKid-friendliness: For the kids the entire family really

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pot Roast Quesadilla, Cheeseburger with Fries

Jen G

We went to the Junction Diner for my son's birthday and had a blast! It was a droopy Sunday afternoon and we were fortunate enough to have a pretty quiet diner. Staff was friendly and made my son's birthday feel extra special! The train brings around the food, but also brought him a cupcake complete with a birthday announcement and song. They also have a cute train setup with buttons for different actions, a small game room, photo booth, and cute decor. Food was delicious and also reasonable priced. Highly recommend this gem of a diner!Parking: Parking was available on the street, and is free on Sundays. It looked like there was a free municipal lot down the street, but we were able to get street parking that was very close.Kid-friendliness: Great for train lovers of all ages!Wheelchair accessibility: Everything is on a single level and accessible. Bathroom was a single user bathroom and was large. There is a 15 minute loading zone in front and street parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anna Brazel

Have always had great experiences. Service is above and beyond and food is always great. The kids had a blast as always.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicholas “Nico” R.L.

This location has a welcoming staff & decent service. Albeit we dined right before closing. I ordered the "2222" breakfast meal & I was pleased. However the atmosphere is the star of the show & well worth the trip. A solid recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Karin Schein

It was very crowded and took at least an hour after we ordered for food, but my friends who have gone many times said that was unusual. Probably it was because it was right after Christmas! But there was plenty to keep the little kids entertained.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

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The Junction Diner - The Train Restaurant

7401 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5276