The Riverbend Cafe & General Store

Cool, local merch. Yummy yummy frozen yogurt.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

We had coffees on a Sunday afternoon. The place was mildly busy. Service was fast and friendly. The coffees and hot chocolate were great. We much recommend The Riverbend if you're on the road near their location.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

The river bend cafe is a super cute half retro style cafe and they have board and card games available to play on any visit. The frozen yogurt has really nice flavour unlike any frozen yogurt I’ve had + all the drinks are super tasty. All the staff I have met were really nice and helpful if game instructions were missing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The menu is limited, but in some weird directions.

The coffee is decent, but primarily in the fancy variations.

The Riverbend Cafe is an interesting place, and its primary claim to fame would be location. It's the last place before you head out of town, and about your only option (aside from Tseshaht Market and Della's at Sproat Lake) before you get to Tofino. You can get coffee or an assortment of canned and bottled pops. You can get frozen yoghurt, a limited assortment of muffins or cookies, candy bars, or chips. (You can also get a few varieties of what might be termed "camping" foods.) There is a wall of packaged teas. There are a small variety of high-quality local crafts and artworks.

All housed in a place that gives a feel of an extremely light, airy, high-end shack.

Service is helpful and friendly, but staff is generally limited, so if a bunch of people all hit it just before you do, you'll have a bit of a wait. (Although never too terribly long.)

It's an interesting place.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Just stopped in due to the ad we saw in Tofino Time magazine...we wanted a tea and snacks on the way out, and Riverbend did not disappoint! Also, superb gift store. Charming establishment. Make it a point to stop by if passing thru

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

We were just passing through, looking for a coffee and were so pleasantly surprised! The coffee is excellent, especially the caramel macchiato ;)
Super nice service and the atmosphere was so great! Really good music, funky interior, would love to come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our favorite local cafe. Friendly service, clean bathroom, great coffee, beautiful homemade muffins, funky gifts, board games and cards to play, etc. We go at least once a week. Love it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Best espresso until Tofino. Load up!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very tasty coffee in a beautifully locally decorated shop. Very nice saleswoman! Recommended :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such a cute little spot!! Got a sticker and a cherry coke ?.

The atmosphere should get TEN stars. It's a perfectly restored bit of Canadiana with vintage touches everywhere from the old-fashioned appliances to the signage on the walls to the nostalgic gifts and products they carry. Delicious coffee and muffins, a collection of lending books and games, and an old-fashioned candy counter. I came here on a book promotion tour and it was one of my favorites. Totally worth a stop.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This store is a feast for the eyes and a must if you are on Vancouver Island! Super lovingly decorated, very tasty coffee. The service was also really nice!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fun and funky. Fabulous staff, excellent flat white, tea served with real milk in a jug. Try the scrumptious west coast trail muffins.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

yummy yogurt and coffee and great service. love the ambience here. I will be coming back soon

Best double shot espresso prepared by 2 cute barista girls.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5