East Street Cafe

Reviews

• Ciara P.

  star star star star star_border 10 June 2026

  The food was decent--nothing super special honestly but also not bad.
  
  I had warm ice water (3 cubes of ice in warm water) lol but by the time my food came, the water became cool.
  
  I ordered the curry shrimp fried rice--no veggies or protein, just egg and it was priced decently for the portions. The portion was HUGE. Tasted exactly like what one would envision fried drenched with curry sauce. My egg could've been fried a little harder though.
  
  Nothing bad or notable to say.

• James R.

  star star star star star_border 3 June 2026

  This is one of the better restaurants in Union Station.  Their service is efficient and consistent which is helpful if you want to catch a train.  I find the fried rice particularly tasty.  You can also tell them how spicy to make the dishes and they are very accommodating.  The basil dishes are also very good.  This restaurant will satisfy cravings for Chinese food.

• Samantha J.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 28 May 2026

  The food at this place is great but the customer service is terrible. I've been here more than once and have never had a pleasant customer service experience.
  
  I've come on different occasions to the bar area when it's both busy and not busy. They barely acknowledged me and would often seem irritated to be spoken to, just very abrupt. I usually sit in front of the cashier and wait to see how long it will take for someone to say hi and ask me if I want anything.
  
  The food is prepared fast and the price is very reasonable especially since you can have shrimp added to your meal for under $13. The meat option is included in your price.
  
  I personally wouldn't recommend this place because I can not recall a time when their customer service was positive towards me. I've seen them greet other people fairly quicker but it's generally hit or a huge miss. Although the wait time for a table or food is fast, it takes a while to process your payment.  However, I notice they are quick to pic up the receipt and holder to see if you leave a tip. I think that's a little odd.
  
  All in all, I will not be returning to this establishment due to the poor customer service.

• Sanjay B.

  star star star star star 18 May 2026

  Underrated gem in Union Station.  Can't speak on all of their dishes but my go-tos are always great.  I usually get a vegetarian version of the spicy basil fried rice at least once a week and it is delicious.  The staff is also great...attentive, friendly and efficient.

• Heather R.

  star star star star star_border 15 May 2026

  I'm giving this review just for the fried rice.... Dewricious!  I love how they prepare it and it's loaded with lots of ingredients.  Even pineapple tastes good in it! This is not that salty.  It's just right and that's hard to do.  I haven't tried the other dishes.  It's always busy and they bust it out during the lunch grind.  Since it's on the upper level of Union Station, it is easy to miss.  There are regulars and it does have a small bar to sit at.  For a quick take out order, it's definitely worth it since it's so fast. A great idea when heading home on the VRE or rather have real food on your Amtrak ride.
  It also has a great traveler vibe energy flowing through it.  You can mingle with people from all around that are in transit.  Or you can see people that work nearby grabbing a bite. This place has ample seating and a great view of the lower level near the balcony.