Breakfast on the Crescent

[Carolg]

We're leaving N. O. on the Crescent at 7:20 A.M. on May 20th. Does anyone know if they still serve breakfast after boarding?

Carol

 

[capltd29]

I rode it last spring break(2004) and they did indeed serve breakfast.

Jon Parker

 

[AMTRAK-P42]

Yes, #20 will serve you breakfeast upon departure from NOL.

 

[Kath2003]

Underwhat circumstances do you get food? Is it free? How much does it cost? Why do they feed you?

 

[AlanB]

Underwhat circumstances do you get food? Is it free? How much does it cost? Why do they feed you?

Kath2003,

If you travel in a sleeper on Amtrak, then all of your meals are included for free in the dining car. Also between Washington DC and Boston, if you book a First Class seat, then your meals are also included.

Otherwise, you will pay for any other food while onboard an Amtrak train.

 

[Kath2003]

Ah I see.

What's the food like if you're going to purchase it? 7 hours on a train, I'd probably like to buy a bottle of water and an apple

 

[Bill Haithcoat]

You say you are traveling seven hours, so I suppose you are going to Birmingham? In which case lunch would also be served.

Many people, not just railfans, find eating on the train to be kind of an enjoyable experience. Real food, real tables, watching the scenery go by. Unless you are in a party of four you will probably be seated with strangers. And that can be some of the most fun of a train, the interesting people you sometimes meet that way--not always of course.

So consider getting at least one meal on the train, not just a water and an apple. And of the two meals I would recommend breakfast, the luncheon menu is not so special . Breakfast and dinner are the "biggies" in train meals and most likely to be enjoyable.

You will have to wait to go to the diner when they announce it as being open. It will not be open the minute you leave New Orleans. They have to collect tickets first.

But if you are absolutely sure none of this is for you, then yes, you can buy snacks in the lounge car, next door to the diner. But be flexible!

As I say, many people really enjoy the novelty of a meal in the dining car.

 

[lepearso]

I really, really encourage you to eat breakfast on the train! There's something magical about starting your day from a dining car rolling over Lake Ponchartrain! Don't miss it!