The Boxcar

05/05/2026

We’re excited to give you a sneak peek at our menu.

At The Boxcar, it’s all about building your meal your way — from burgers and sandwiches to pizzas and salads. You pick your base, load it up with your favorite proteins, cheeses, and toppings, and finish it off with sides and something sweet.

Everything coming out of our kitchen is 100% seed oil-free — cooked the way food should be.

Take a look at the preview and start planning your first order. We can’t wait to serve you.

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05/02/2026

Big update — and we couldn’t be more grateful!

The City of Staples has officially approved our liquor license 🙌 — and we’re excited to share that we also have our food license in place! We’re now just waiting on the state to finalize the liquor license.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us, encouraged us, and followed along during this process — it truly means so much.

Behind the scenes, we’ve been busy working on building maintenance and getting everything ready so we can open our doors as soon as possible. We’re getting closer every day!

In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at our new drink menu. We can’t wait to serve you soon!

— Nicole & Shawn

04/27/2026

A big shout out to Rural Roots LLC for making a sign with our new logo. If you need a new sign or other woodworking project give them a call at 763-689-9416

04/26/2026

We’ve been hard at work getting The Boxcar ready for opening day. A lot of time has gone into deep cleaning, refreshing, and making sure everything is ready to go.

One thing we’re especially excited about is that our fryer is cleaned up and ready to roll with 100% beef tallow. We’re committed to bringing you great food made with quality ingredients, and this is just one more step in that direction.

We can’t wait to open our doors and start serving everyone soon. Thank you for all the support—we’re looking forward to seeing you at The Boxcar!

04/18/2026

We’re excited to officially introduce ourselves as the new owners of The Boxcar!

My name is Nicole, and alongside my partner Shawn, we’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to carry this local spot forward. We’re passionate about great food and a welcoming atmosphere — and that’s exactly what we plan to bring to The Boxcar.

As we step into ownership, The Boxcar will be closed for a short period while we make some updates and get everything ready. We’re using this time to refresh the space, fine-tune the menu, and make sure we open our doors the right way.

We can’t wait to welcome you back soon and become part of this community. Thank you for your patience and support — it truly means a lot to us.

Stay tuned for updates…. we’re just getting started.

– Nicole & Shawn

04/17/2026

04/15/2026

Today's special is a grilled chicken deluxe with fries for $12. Also it is ladies night and karaoke so come on in and join the fun! Also the new owners will be making an appearance so stop in and say hi! Schmidty's Sound and lights Discover Staples Staples Chamber of Commerce