Puffabelly's Old Depot Restaurant – American
Stepping into this beautifully restored historic depot feels like a journey back in time, where the warm glow of nostalgia meets the savory aroma of charbroiled beef and toasted buns. Hearty, rail-themed burgers and stacked sandwiches anchor an experience designed for comfort, inviting guests to settle into the rustic surroundings and savor the robust flavors of a classic American whistle-stop.
100 Main Street, Spring TX 77373 https://puffabellys.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, high-protein, keto, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, alkaline, aip, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the fresh and tasty flavors found throughout the menu, celebrating the excellent food quality that makes every meal memorable. Guests consistently praise the warm service and inviting ambiance, noting that the welcoming atmosphere is perfect for both first-time visitors and returning regulars. Highlighted for its commitment to freshness, the experience leaves reviewers eager to return and explore more of the standout dishes.
Menu
Burger & More
- Whistle Burger - $15: Traditional or with Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steam Engine Burger - $16: Jalapeños and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokebox Burger - $16: Bacon and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firebox Burger - $16: Jalapeños, Grilled Onion and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimney Burger - $16: Mushroom, Grilled Onions and Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boiler Burger - $17: Made with our chicken fried steak Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $17: Vegetarian Burger Patty Available at: dinner, lunch
Grilled Chicken & More
- Whistle Sandwich - $15: Traditional or with Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steam Engine Sandwich - $16: Jalapeños and cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokebox Sandwich - $16: Bacon and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firebox Sandwich - $16: Jalapeños, Grilled Onions and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimney Sandwich - $16: Mushrooms, Grilled Onions and Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boiler Sandwich - $17: Made with our chicken fried chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
Starters
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Just Pickles (for 2) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Just Pickles (for 4) - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- PuffaPeppers - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sampler - $20: Some of all of the above Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rail-Yard Bird Bites - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Switchman Steak Bites - $16 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi Bites - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & More
- Texas Depot Salad - Grilled or Fried Chicken - $16 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Depot Salad - Honey Ham and Smoked Turkey - $15 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Depot Salad - Grilled Steak - $17 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Depot Salad - Grilled/Fried Shrimp - $17 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Just a Spud - Grilled Chicken - $13: Loaded baked potato, butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, and bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Just a Spud - Homemade Chili - $13: Loaded baked potato, butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, and bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spud and Salad - $12: Loaded baked potato with butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, and bacon. Served with a fresh side salad. Dietary tags: South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Chili - Bowl - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Chili - Cup - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Dishes
- The Locomotive Torta - $18: Grilled beef fajita on bed of cheddar cheese, swiss cheese, fried potatoes, pico, green salsa and sour cream. Served on a bolillo with a side of fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Chicken - $20: Boneless chicken breast, lightly breaded and fried, Topped with cream gravy. Choice of two sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Steak - $21: Topped with creamy gravy. Choice of two sides Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Breast - $19: Chicken breast grilled to perfection. Choice of two sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Steak - $21: Seasoned and grilled topped with grilled onions and brown gravy. Choice of two sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portuguese Hamburger - $21: Seasoned and grilled hand-patted ground beef topped with grilled onions and a fried egg served on a bed of rice. Choice of one side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Catfish and Shrimp - $22: Seasoned catfish, hand breaded jumbo shrimp with hush puppies. Choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lemon Pepper Catfish and Shrimp - $22: Catfish fillets seasoned with lemon pepper, spices and grilled jumbo shrimp. Choice of two sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Shrimp Platter - $21: Ten jumbo shrimp cooked to perfection. Fried or grilled! Choice of two sides and hush puppies Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Shrimp - $21: Jumbo shrimp tossed in buffalo sauce. Served with choice of two sides and bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kansas City Southern Steak - $22: Arrachera steak served with loaded mash potatoes and a choice of one side Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Train Trio - $22: Three delicious tacos on corn tortillas. Choose from Fajita, Chicken, Fish or shrimp. Served with side of rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bogalusa Bayou Railroad Po'Boy - $20: Catfish Fillets or Shrimp fried or grilled, served our version of coleslaw. pickles on a baguette and fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quarter Mile Quesadillas - $20: Three fajita chicken or beef quesadillas. Served with side of chips and queso Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides A la Carte
- Mashed Potatoes - $4: Loaded or with Cream Gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Okra - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans - $4: Seasoned with Bacon and Onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Kernel Corns - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed or Grilled Vegetables Medley - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac and Cheese - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charro Beans - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Choo-Choo Cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cookie Cargo with Vanilla Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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