If you’re rolling through Kearneysville and craving something warm, toasty, and totally worth pulling over for, let us introduce you to The Trolley Express Café — a repurposed vintage trolley parked right next to the ever-popular Black Dog Coffee Company. We swung by for breakfast and caffeine and left happy, full, and ready to spread the word. Here’s the full scoop:
Price 💲💲out of 5
Breakfast sandwiches come in at $6.99 — a fair deal considering the portion size and the option of croissant or English muffin. You can add cheese, egg styles, and meats for small upcharges, making it easy to build your dream breakfast without breaking the bank.
Ambience 🧑🍳🧑🍳🧑🍳🧑🍳 out of 5
Imagine this: you roll up to a red trolley car nestled beneath tall trees, picnic tables out front, string lights nearby, and the smell of coffee and bacon in the air. The Trolley Café feels like a hidden gem you’d find in a Hallmark movie, and its neighbor, Black Dog Coffee, only adds to the rustic, welcoming vibe. The only issue we found this morning was that it was just too cold to sit outside and enjoy!
And if you’re already making the trip, stop across the road at Orr’s Farm Market for local produce, baked goods, and seasonal treats.
Food 🥩🥩🥩 out of 5
We tried two breakfast sandwiches:
- 🥐 Sausage, egg & cheese on a croissant
- 🧀 Bacon, egg, cheese & tomato on an English muffin
Both were rich, filling, and served hot — with a hearty helping of melty cheese. The croissant was buttery and soft, while the English muffin had a nice crunch. The only (small) critique? The cheese on both sandwiches got a little overcooked on the edges. A minor hiccup, but worth noting for fellow melty-cheese lovers.
Drink 🍸🍸🍸🍸🍸 out of 5
Coffees came from Black Dog Coffee Company, just steps away. Our drink lineup:
- Iced vanilla latte with oat milk
- Iced banana latte with white chocolate sauce and almond milk
Yes — banana latte. And yes — it works. It had all the cozy sweetness of banana bread in a cold, caffeinated form. Both drinks were smooth, well-balanced, and totally crave-worthy.
Experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5
The Trolley Café + Black Dog Coffee is a duo worth visiting. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this breakfast stop delivers in charm, flavor, and comfort. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, sip your latte under a tree, and plan your next visit before you’ve even finished your sandwich.
Our final take:
✔️ Great value
✔️ Cozy, unique setting
✔️ Tasty food with a homemade feel
❗ Slightly overdone cheese, but forgivable
☕ Coffee = excellent (and a little adventurous)
We’ll be back. Next time: we’re eyeing that French toast and maybe a Cherry Blossom latte…