The railroad industry was once the most popular method of travel, but once technologies advanced and the highway systems were developed, many railways and depots were left to Mother Nature's forces. Luckily, Louisiana has an affinity for reusing and repurposing relics from the past, and that's evident when you step inside this unique restaurant in St. Tammany Parish. It's not every day that you get the opportunity to enjoy a meal in an old train depot, but that's exactly the experience you're in for when you stop by LOLA Restaurant in Louisiana.

You'll find LOLA restaurant in historic downtown Covington.

While this charming historic building was once the bustling railroad depot for the town, it's now a beautiful and relaxing restaurant.

From the moment you arrive, you know you're in for a unique dining experience.

The restaurant is housed in what was once the town's train depot. All of the doors are original, and the exposed brick really adds to the historic charm of the restaurant. The kitchen is even an actual train caboose! Talk about a fun work environment.

The menu features a wide range of salads, soups, and sandwiches that are perfect for a casual lunch.

Eaters with all kinds of dietary preferences and restrictions can be accommodated here. Even the pickiest eater in your party will find something to love.

The lunch menu boasts several hearty sandwiches that will quickly turn you into a customer for life.

Anytime a burger or a sandwich requires structural support in the form of a knife or a toothpick, it's going to be good. We're not quite sure how you take a bite of a sandwich that big, but we do know it's going to be delicious.

We hope you saved room for dessert because the talented chefs in the kitchen are just as skilled in the sweet department as they are in savory.

New seasonal creations are always in rotation, which gives you a wonderful excuse to come back and try them all. Honestly, we can't fault you for having dessert before dinner in this instance.

LOLA also can create a custom cake for your next celebration!

Make yours as traditional or as whimsical as you'd like. This is a perfect venue for a private party or an extra special occasion.

Visit the LOLA Restaurant website for a full menu and more information about catering as well as cake orders, and be sure to follow LOLA on Facebook so you never miss out on any new creations.

Have you been to this train depot restaurant? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below, we love to hear your firsthand accounts of these unique experiences.