Climb through the cabooses, then grab lunch by the tracks! Free to RSVP, and you only pay for what you order. This Bruin Brew is the follow-up to our Fullerton Train Museum visit, the train stop of our Planes, Trains & Automobiles series. Please check out all of our Bruin Brew and Museum events this Fall featuring trains, planes, and automobiles.
The Santa Fe Express Cafe has been feeding train travelers inside the historic Fullerton train station since 1994. It's an old-school, laid-back counter spot: a good cup of coffee, burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs (no fancy lattes!). The best part is the patio, where Amtrak and cargo trains roll right past your table while you eat. Everybody loves watching trains while catching up with local Bruins, and kids love seeing them up close. The train station itself was built in 1930 and is a beautiful historic landmark.
Bring a buddy, your partner, or the whole family. Drop in anytime between 12:00 and 1:30 PM!
Saturday, Nov. 7
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Santa Fe Express (inside the Fullerton Train Station)
136 East Santa Fe Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Cost: Free to attend.
Food and drinks available for purchase at the venue. Find menu and pricing here.
A Whole Day of Fun with OC Bruins:
Before this event, join us for the second edition of our Planes, Trains & Automobiles series at the Fullerton Train Museum. We’ll explore the trains in the museum from 10 a.m. to noon, then walk about a minute down the platform for lunch together. To join, please RSVP here for the separate museum event.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Self-Pay: This event is free to register. All food and drinks are purchased individually at the counter.
- Train Museum: The Fullerton Train Museum group meets earlier at 10:00 AM and is a separate OC Bruins event. Please register for it as well.
- Parking: Downtown Fullerton public parking is free during the day. The SOCO District structure at 130 W Santa Fe Ave connects to the station.
- Find Us: Look for the OC Bruins!
By attending, you acknowledge that photos may be taken and used in future OC Bruins or UCLA Alumni communications. Please let us know if you prefer not to be in event photos.
Questions? Reach out to Amanda Hale at amandarhale@gmail.com.