Food delivered to the train—ideas?

[Rambling Robert]

I went to UB in the 1970s and I knew the best of Pizza, wings - and Beef on Kimmelweck (Weck) with gravy.

There might be other sources of beef on Weck but I know Wegman’s has it and has hours conductive (6AM to Midnight) for the eastbound LSL. Apparently they deliver too.

Wegman’s are really an enormous super market. The Weck I got at the Boston Wegman’s WAS A DISAPPOINTMENT- wasn’t even close. Who knows Wegmans in Depew might have good beef on Weck.

Wegman’s (716) 685-8100 is very near the Buffalo Depew Amtrak station. I’d get reviews first then call to see if they delivery and minimum $. Then on delivery day, maybe an hour from Buffalo check status on “ratrail.com” THEN go for it.

If their beef on Weck doesn’t hold up maybe instead order a highly rated lamb vindaloo and rice! An interesting breakfast.

 

[BlackDiamond]

I had to Google beef on weck. Looks good, making me hungry!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef_on_weck

 

[Bob Dylan]

I went to UB in the 1970s and I knew the best of Pizza, wings - and Beef on Kimmelweck (Weck) with gravy.

There might be other sources of beef on Weck but I know Wegman’s has it and has hours conductive (6AM to Midnight) for the eastbound LSL. Apparently they deliver too.

Wegman’s are really an enormous super market. The Weck I got at the Boston Wegman’s WAS A DISAPPOINTMENT- wasn’t even close. Who knows Wegmans in Depew might have good beef on Weck.

Wegman’s (716) 685-8100 is very near the Buffalo Depew Amtrak station. I’d get reviews first then call to see if they delivery and minimum $. Then on delivery day, maybe an hour from Buffalo check status on “ratrail.com” THEN go for it.

If their beef on Weck doesn’t hold up maybe instead order a highly rated lamb vindaloo and rice! An interesting breakfast.

I still fondly remember my times in Buffalo during layovers waiting for the Maple Leaf and Lake Shore, and really grew to like the Weck Sandwiches!( not so much the Pizza and Wings)

 

[MARC Rider]

I went to UB in the 1970s and I knew the best of Pizza, wings - and Beef on Kimmelweck (Weck) with gravy.

There might be other sources of beef on Weck but I know Wegman’s has it and has hours conductive (6AM to Midnight) for the eastbound LSL. Apparently they deliver too.

Wegman’s are really an enormous super market. The Weck I got at the Boston Wegman’s WAS A DISAPPOINTMENT- wasn’t even close. Who knows Wegmans in Depew might have good beef on Weck.

Wegman’s (716) 685-8100 is very near the Buffalo Depew Amtrak station. I’d get reviews first then call to see if they delivery and minimum $. Then on delivery day, maybe an hour from Buffalo check status on “ratrail.com” THEN go for it.

If their beef on Weck doesn’t hold up maybe instead order a highly rated lamb vindaloo and rice! An interesting breakfast.

I sometimes get a beef on weck at the Wegman's in Baltimore. It's OK. the they use tiger sauce (mayo and horseradish, and not much horseradish, at that) instead of the straight up prepared horseradish used in the traditional version.

 

[Devil's Advocate]

I’m surprised people choose spicy meals while traveling. I like spicy meals as much as the next guy but you won’t see me risking an upset stomach en route. Most of the time everything will be fine, but the one time it’s not…yikes!

 

[IAlam]

I’m surprised people choose spicy meals while traveling. I like spicy meals as much as the next guy but you won’t see me risking an upset stomach en route. Most of the time everything will be fine, but the one time it’s not…yikes!

If the restaurant is good it's worth a sacrifice. Especially when it's en route because those are hard to justify actually stopping at.

 

[Bob Dylan]

I’m surprised people choose spicy meals while traveling. I like spicy meals as much as the next guy but you won’t see me risking an upset stomach en route. Most of the time everything will be fine, but the one time it’s not…yikes!

Totally agree!( and in my younger Days I loved Really Spicy Asian and Latin foods!)

 

[ja5151]

We'll be taking the 8/6 Empire Builder from East Glacier to Chicago, in coach. Any recommendations for a station stop where we could realistically do Doordash or have a pizza delivered or anything? Obviously we plan to pack plenty of food and not count on anything...but I've always wanted to try it out.

 

[TinCan782]

We'll be taking the 8/6 Empire Builder from East Glacier to Chicago, in coach. Any recommendations for a station stop where we could realistically do Doordash or have a pizza delivered or anything? Obviously we plan to pack plenty of food and not count on anything...but I've always wanted to try it out.

Looking at the schedule, three longer stops are Havre (1:05-1:24 PM), Minot (10:08-10:53 PM), or St Paul 8:33-8:50 AM
https://www.railpassengers.org/site/assets/files/20928/empire-builder.pdf

 

[TrackWalker]

Dominoes Pizza worked out great for me going westbound on the EB at Havre. I called about 2 hours ahead of the station to see if it was possible to get delivery to the train. I was told it was no problem. Best pizza ever. (406) 262-9300

 

[ja5151]

Ooh, Domino's sounds like a great idea - and that's right around lunchtime.

Did they meet you at the platform, or in the station building? Wasn't sure how the conductors would feel about me leaving the platform.

 

[TrackWalker]

Piping hot pizza was waiting for me on the platform.

 

[ja5151]

Sweet. I think we'll give them some business tomorrow.

 

[dlagrua]

We have taken food on the train many times but mainly at extended stops. There is a long stop on the SWC route at Albuquerque where a grocery is one block from the station. The Cardinal also has a stop at WAS that allows you to de-train and bring back food from the large food court there. IIRC, both stops are like 55 minutes provided the train arrives on time. There are other long stops but I cannot suggest any food places nearby.

 

[joelkfla]

The Cardinal also has a stop at WAS that allows you to de-train and bring back food from the large food court there. IIRC, both stops are like 55 minutes provided the train arrives on time.

Southbound OK, but northbound, WAS & all stops north are discharge only, which means there is no scheduled departure time, and the train can depart as soon as all station work is complete.

 

[TrackWalker]

Sweet. I think we'll give them some business tomorrow.

If you haven't eaten it all by now, pictures would be nice.