Amtrak unveiled a refreshed Northeast Regional (NER) cafe menu on Wednesday, May 13, designed to bring more variety, flavor, and delicious options to our customers onboard. Serving more than 12 million riders each year between Boston and Virginia, these NER cafe updates are all about keeping the onboard dining experience fresh, modern, and aligned with evolving tastes.
As the most important meal of the day, breakfast is getting a delicious refresh. Morning riders will notice something new with the addition of a warm sticky bun alongside flavored syrups for coffee, giving customers the chance to customize their drinks.
For lunch and dinner, our top‑selling Turkey Havarti sandwich is getting new company. We’re introducing a lineup of fresh sandwich options, including:
- Chicken Salad on Pretzel Sliders
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
- Curried Chickpea Wrap
These additions bring bold flavors and more variety for customers looking for satisfying, on‑the‑go meals.
Customers looking for a quick bite or refreshing drinks will also find several new and notable offerings, including:
- Poppi Prebiotic Soda (Strawberry Lemon)
- Nerds Gummy Clusters
- Barebells Protein Bar
- La Colombe Vanilla Draft Latte
- Butter Cake, a longtime fan favorite already popular on Amtrak’s Long Distance services.
-via Press Release


