The Rail Expresso and Deli closes

This week is the end of the line for The Rail Expresso and Deli in Kennewick.

Owners Christina and Rod Rader were trying to sell it, but plans changed because of funeral expenses for an elderly family member, according to The Rail’s Facebook page. They said the business’ landlord is working with them to get out of the rest of their lease.

They are selling off the entire business this week, save for a few railroad lanterns. They planned to sell the remaining food for $6 a plate or barbecue meat by the pound through Nov. 17.

After a memorial service Wednesday, the furnishings and equipment will be for sale, cash and credit cards accepted.

Most items will not have a price tag and the best offer will be accepted.

The Raders bought the shop at 2521 W. Kennewick Ave. in early 2012 from Brent and Deborah Debban, who operated it as the Daily Grind, a coffee shop franchise based in Pullman and Colfax. They renamed it The Rail in honor of Rod’s continued work on the railroad.

They’ve said on social media that they’ve had personal issues and lost business to larger coffee chains.

This story was originally published November 17, 2015 at 12:21 PM with the headline "The Rail Expresso and Deli closes."