Opening hours
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Sacramento: 9:21 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (916) 921-8083 to confirm.
Location & directions
1844 Auburn BlvdSacramento, CA 95815
About J's Railroad Cafe
Looking for a Chinese restaurant in Sacramento? J's Railroad Cafe is at 1844 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, California. Our Sacramento guide covers 838 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
J's Railroad Cafe is open 5 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday).
J's Railroad Cafe's menu features 8 dishes and drinks. Dishes worth a look include Spicy Sea Bass, Vegetable Chow Mein, and Horchata.
Service options include takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, and it is a good fit for groups. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, coffee, comfort food, and happy-hour food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (916) 921-8083 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 1844 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
- Phone
- (916) 921-8083
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday)
- Menu
- 8 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared J's Railroad Cafe’s weekday schedule with 22 other Chinese restaurants in Sacramento. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:00 AM, close to the local norm of 10:45 AM and closes at 7:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 45 hours a week, 29 hours fewer than the local median of 74. 95% of Chinese restaurants in Sacramento open on Sundays; J's Railroad Cafe does not.
Compared with 22 other Chinese restaurants in Sacramento that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in California
Based on 204 menus with 19,350 priced items from Chinese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.75 and $18.95.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Kung Pao Chicken | 52% | $14.95 |
| Mongolian Beef | 48% | $16.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 47% | $14.99 |
| Shrimp Fried Rice | 42% | $15.77 |
| Beef | 40% | $16.00 |
| Chicken | 36% | $14.97 |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 36% | $14.39 |
| Shrimp | 34% | $16.95 |
Calculated from 204 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
There are no other places to eat and drink in our guide within half a mile of J's Railroad Cafe, but there is 1 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (1).
J's Railroad Cafe is the only Chinese restaurant within a mile (4 within three miles). The next closest is Lucky Express, 1.2 mi away.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexBeto's Tacos0.9 mi
- BarbecueQ & R Bbq1.2 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeJamba1.2 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsCrumbl Cookies1.2 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's1.2 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are J's Railroad Cafe's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (closed Saturday and Sunday). Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed.
Is J's Railroad Cafe open on Sunday?
No, J's Railroad Cafe is closed on Sundays.
Where is J's Railroad Cafe located?
J's Railroad Cafe is located at 1844 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815.
What is the phone number of J's Railroad Cafe?
You can call J's Railroad Cafe at (916) 921-8083.
Does J's Railroad Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, J's Railroad Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at J's Railroad Cafe?
The typical price range at J's Railroad Cafe is $10–20 per person.
Does J's Railroad Cafe take reservations?
Yes, J's Railroad Cafe accepts reservations.
Is J's Railroad Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is J's Railroad Cafe open late?
No, J's Railroad Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near J's Railroad Cafe?
There is 1 other place to eat and drink within a mile of J's Railroad Cafe. Nearby options include Beto's Tacos (0.9 mi), Q & R Bbq (1.2 mi), and Jamba (1.2 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near J's Railroad Cafe?
None within a mile. The closest is Lucky Express, 1.2 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in California cost?
Based on 204 menus with 19,350 priced items from Chinese restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.99, and half of all items are priced between $11.75 and $18.95.
