Waterfront Cafe Opens At Train Station

Late Thursday morning, Waterfront Cafe partner Tina Montez was busy coooking up some hot dogs for a weary man waiting for the train. The morning rush had passed and it was quiet in the station, with a cluster of people inside and outside waiting for their respective rides.

"We've been getting a warm reception from folks who are happy to have someplace to get treats in the morning," Montez said, adding the cafe opened on Feb. 9.

And what a spread it is. From donuts, croissants, chips, tea, coffee to hot dogs and turkey sausage breakfast muffins, the list of offerings at the cafe is extensive. There's even a soup of the day.

The previous café, El Capitan Coffee Company closed late last year when owner Kirk Knutson said he was not making enough money to keep the cafe open due to slow traffic.

But Waterfront Cafe is, just on sight, a very different business than El Capitan in large part because of all it's offerings. (See winter menu below)

On weekdays the station services more than 30 train stops and serves as a transit center for commuters, including Fairfield and Suisun Transit, Rio Vista Delta Breeze and Greyhound bus riders.

Waterfront Cafe is open from 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. There's going to be a grand opening celebration on March 23 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. with raffles, food and drink, a photography exhibit, entertainment and surprises.

For now, check out the winter menu, which includes many of the items available at Waterfront Cafe:

Turkey sausage breakfast muffin -- $2.99

Assorted Pastries -- $.80 - $2.69

Croissant, bagels -- $1.65

Beef hot dog -- 3.29

Veggie hot dog -- 3.19

House salad -- Small = $2.95 Large = $4.25

Soup of the day -- Cup $2.75, bowl $3.45

Herbal, organic and regular tea -- small $1.25, medium $1.65, large $2.10

Juice -- $2.50

Soda -- $1.10