Streetcar Cafe

This is a little hole in the wall place I never knew existed right next to the Colonial Theater. I had the Caprese panini which was delicious though I expected a bigger portion size for the price.
They were super friendly and let us stay beyond when they probably would have closed so we could finish a group card game.
The only downside was it was very warm inside and several times we thought about going outside to cool off.
(out of business now)

Didn’t get a chance to eat here because they are now out of business. From the pictures and other reviews, the place looked amazing!!!
NO LONGER IN BUSINESS!!!

I love Streetcar Café! I only wish they were open for brunch. The caprese sandwich is awesome, as are the garlic fries. An order is big enough to share. Gina and Nina treat us like family and go out of their way to make sure our little ones are fed well too.

Such friendly service and really, really good food. Had a pesto chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. Both were very fresh and delicious. Fries weren’t greasy at all and the chicken was moist and juicy. Love supporting this local neighborhood joint; can’t wait until business picks up and they can be open every day!

Per Brian B’s suggestion, I decided to try out Streetcar Café, but I opted for going during the daylight hours. Good call on my part, ‘cuz I’d be pretty wary of parking and walking in this area after dark by myself.
All in all, great food! My turkey wrap was delicious and sizable (took half of it home) and the mac & cheese was excellent (I totally managed to polish that off!). Oh, and there’s a Unilocal check-​in deal for a free soda… sweet!
I’m gonna bring Hubby here one of these days… I know he’ll like it. And I encourage folks out there to follow my lead, as I followed Brian B’s lead, and give this little gem on Stockton Blvd a try :)

Once in a while, we like to take a chance and visit a place relatively new to Unilocal.Tonight’s location was the Streetcar Café, Located next to the Colonial Theatre on Stockton Blvd (just south of Broadway). This small dive was our latest venture into the unknown.
The space itself is really cool, with a throwback vibe of the 1940’s. We were greeted by Host, Waitress, and Chef Gina. She was very welcoming and started the evening out with a warm greeting.
The menu itself has a nice range of burgers and sandwiches, each with its own special take on classic dishes. We decided upon a turkey club (for my sweetie) and an order of Pastrami Fries (for me). Gina shuffled back to the kitchen where everything was made from scratch. One word: Delicious!
After partaking of our meal, I boldly asked if I could sample their pulled pork, which she noted was one of their specialties. Hey, it was worth a shot, and to my surprise, Gina soon came out with a delicious small portion of pork, covered with an equally tasty cole slaw. We liked it so much that we ordered a sandwich to go for our daughter.
Streetcar Café is a true example of a local person taking a chance on a dream. This one should be fulfilled.
NOTE: The only reason for the one star taken away was the lack of air conditioning. The place was empty and we learned that the air shorts out their refrigeration units after a time (a problem I hope they rectify). Gina was kind to turn it on for just us, but the place was a bit warm for our tastes. That being said, WE WILL MOST DEFINITELY GO BACK!

Tried out this place for the first time last night with a bunch of friends. We were seeking a place that was relatively quiet and that had good, reasonably priced food were we could spend the evening socializing. This place fit the bill perfectly. They were very accommodating to our group, and they had a nice selection of sandwiches, salads, sides, and drinks from which to choose. I went with the «award-​winning» mac and cheese. I don’t know if it’s literally won an award, but man, it was fantastic. They clearly use some quality ingredients. They also served up a huge portion for $ 6.50. I was pleasantly surprised.
My vegan girlfriend got a salad. It was very basic, but good. No complaints at all. We also split an order of fries, which came in a generous portions and were quite tasty.
Food aside, this place has a bar in the front (though no one was using it when we were there), so yes, you can get your drink on as your nosh on mac and cheese or burger or sandwiches or what have you. There’s also a pool table — and it’s free to use. What a concept.
The staff was very nice. The owner let us stay there for as long as we wanted, bringing us water and checking in with us in the process.
In terms of ambiance, it’s nothing to get excited about. Let’s say clean and functional.
But really, this place could become a local gem if it gets the attention it deserves. If you ever want to hang out with some friends for a relatively quiet evening of drinks and quality food, head here.

This place rocks! So far I’ve tried the pastrami sandwich and hamburger, and they were both AMAZING. Seriously. And ask for the house ranch to dip your fries in! Nice people, cool old circular bar, nice pool table, historical pics of Oak Park, and delicious food. Support this new local business! I just wish they were open Sundays and later on weekdays. Maybe they’ll expand hours as business picks up.

What a gem! Located in the heart of «up and coming» Oak Park. Yeah yeah Oak Park is still a little shotty, but It is my home and I will support great places like this because it’s a fun place to play free pool and will also help Kevin Johnson out with his plan to revitalize lol. The menu is simple American food, like Burgers and fries but you can totally taste an educated twist in the food. The girl who made our meal, was not just a cook, I’m sure she must have gone culinary school. She also told us that they will be having a brunch menu soon and they are going to open a full bar! yes! fun fun fun. Just like all the houses in the area, the inside is vintage, maybe from the 1930’s or even older, located right next to the historical theater. Needless to say we will be returning.

How does that saying go… always stick with your gut instinct despite what your mind is trying to tell you? Well, that’s what the Misses and I did recently and what we found was yet another Stockton Blvd jackpot and if I was a gambling man, I’d tell you to get in here before the word gets out.
It sits right next to the Colonial Theatre but we almost missed it and when we got to the front door we certainly questioned it. Looking through a small porthole window, the lights were on but nobody was home. I’ll admit, we began looking for plan B but something told us to put our big girl panties on and give it a shot and the next thing you know we were walking through the front door. The bar area in the front of the restaurant is still empty and a bit deserted but we were told they’ve received their beer and wine license so it should be up and running soon. The dining room is in the back of the restaurant and besides the one cook, we were the only ones in the place. The pool table is complimentary and sits in the middle of a casual dining room, where we enjoyed a few adult beverages while the Misses handed me an embarrassing loss while we waited for our food. The menu is small and it’s simple, but don’t let it fool you because it packs a heavy punch with flavor. The cook was extremely friendly and welcoming, made us feel right at home and was confident in her food from the start. Everything is made fresh and in-​house, I’m told the Mac n’ Cheese is a crowd pleaser and she even smokes the pastrami herself. The misses had the pastrami sandwich and being in such an informal environment, I couldn’t resist but to request not just the burger, but the biggest, baddest burger she could make and she might undoubtedly be the clear winner of anyone whose ever taken this challenge. This thing was not only enormous, but the flavors were even bigger and if it wasn’t already mounded with pastrami, I would’ve upgraded to one of the house favorites — the pastrami fries. The Misses’ pastrami sandwich on dark rye was just as good and I would have loved it even more if it were on a marbled rye but overall we were both left impressed and content.
I’m excited to see a new place with a lot of potential in this part of town and once they get a few of the kinks worked out, like the bar up and running, I think they’ll do just fine. They also apparently have a brunch menu in the works and if the food for that tastes as good as the food we had, this place could find themselves being a weekend hot-​spot.
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I’m amazed that people comment as though SC has been around for 10 years or something. My sister Kathi took me there last week. I had the Pastrami as she knows my loves in whatever type of food we are going for. It was fabulous! OMS!!! I’m going back tomorrow with her to try something else. Guys and Gals! Where in Oak Park, or for that matter, Sacramento region\, can you get top quality food, service, ambiance in a new business, AND get white linen for your table top. Cloth napkins would top that off, but they need your business. I highly recommend this place. Trust me! I love food.

Not hard to find. Would of been better if they had a lighted sign.
walked in, very tiny and cozy.
their menu was very small. i got an angus burger and my bf got an angus pastrami burger. the food was EXCELLENT!!! potatoe salad was
wish they gave me more fries. but it was okay the burger filled me up.

I purchased an online deal for this place and it was close to my work so I thought I would give it a try. What a pleasant surprise!!!
I ordered the ordered the angus burger and fries and it was fabulous. Very tasty. My friend ordered the pastrami sandwich and fries and she thought it was very good as well.
I will be back and hope this restaurant does well. It has so much potential and I highly recommend it.

Delicious new restaurant in Oak Park next door to the Colonial Theater! The owner is the chef, Nina, and she is friendly and a great cook. I had a pulled pork sandwich with salad. The bun was soft and fresh, the sauce tangy and spicy, with tasty slaw and the salad fresh and better than most sides. I have noticed lately many places are serving salads with rotting greens, but not this one; fresh and crunchy! My family had the chorizo sliders with french fries and they were both happy, comments were «spicy and handmade fries.» I look forward to their beer and wine license and the bar is a beauty! Oak Park you own my heart!

I love me a new Oak Park business. I especially love it when I can honestly say that I am thrilled that they have opened up in my neighborhood!
Streetcar Café is very aware of where it is and the people that it serves. It’s very rooted in place. There are all kinds of old photos from the neighborhood on the walls — I got a mini history lesson as I waited for my food to be prepared.
The owner, Nina, is super nice and welcoming. She made me feel right at home and her enthusiasm for the place definitely rubbed off.
The food is sandwiches and salads and they are pretty good. I got the pulled pork sandwich (messy, but good) and my husband got the chorizo sliders which he said were amazing (and he doesn’t tend to over praise). The sandwiches came with either a salad or fries, your choice. The fries are kinda basic, but the salad is of higher quality than I was expecting in a side.
While we ate, two other people popped their heads in to check out the new place. It’s still a newbie on the block, but I think it’s definitely worth checking out — for neighbors, for midtowners, for Colonial Theater goers (it’s right next door). Don’t pass by this charmer. It’s hard to see since the one tree on that block obscures their sign/​entrance, but it’s right in between the old Auc Lac Veggie (now Loving Hut) and the Colonial Theater.
Go get yourself a couple of mind-​blowing sliders and enjoy a show at the Colonial Theater next door. Oak Park has so much to offer. It just gets better and better!

Excellent food! I had the chorizo sliders. The fries were amazing. I can’t wait to go back and try the pulled pork sandwich, mac and cheese, and Turkey Club. What a great addition to the neighborhood!
Service was great, prices were great, and food was amazing!

Dad had the Burg, Mom went Pulled Pork, I went Pastrami. When it was all said and done, we were left with 3 empty baskets (yes I finished the other half of Moms Sandy) and 3 happy customers!
Can’t wait to see what they put up front with the bar and stage. Perfect location next to the theatre.
Who doesn’t Love a new Café in the P with an appreciation for a little local history? Good Work!

Great food. I had the pastrami. It was so incredibly good. The garlic fries were cooked perfectly… and they aren’t just your regular burger joint fries. The space is really nice, very clean and we look forward what comes with the front room with the bar and stage. Adequate parking around back and easy to find. We see big things for Streetcar Café!

You must try the chipotle sliders! Great Staff, Great Eats, Great Time!

New discovery on Stockton Blvd. A diner-​style lunch café with a limited menu, Streetcar Café has wisely decided to do a few things well rather than a whole lot of things poorly.
The sandwiches are fantastic, although I will admit that my wife’s chicken pesto looked and tasted better than my pastrami (which was good, don’t get me wrong.)
The side salad is a real salad instead of just some iceberg lettuce with carrot shavings on top. It had radishes, pickled onions, nice tomato chunks and more. My only complaint would be that it was served in the same basket as my sandwich, so the vinaigrette soaked the bottom of my sandwich leaving the bread a bit soggy.
The space is wonderful (check out the untapped potential of the bar and stage up front!) and this place shows a lot of promise. Hopefully, they can draw enough business to contribute to the revitalization of the Stockton Blvd. corridor.