Riverside Cafe and Diner
260 Merrimac St, Newburyport
(978) 225-6999
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I came here with my 12 yr old son for pancakes around noom for lunch.They were crispy and fluffy and we loved them.
They have a few seating options including a bar and a couch like bench towards the back. There's also a sunroof and exposed brick wall.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
They had an extensive breakfast menu and the food was excellent! It is a little hard to find so be sure to drive around back to find it and there’s plenty of parking.
Any time I’m visiting my allergy doctor I stop in here for a quick bite. My food is always really satisfying and very good. The service is also always great, I enjoy their waitstaff! I like sitting up at the breakfast bar alone ,with my husband or friend. The restaurant is busy and has a fair amount of seating indoors and out with nice big windows. They typically have a specials board as well. I highly recommend my absolute ONLY issue with this place is that no one wears gloves preparing food. I’m sure hands are washed and clean but it’s a turn off and it’s why the 4 star. Other than that …. A great spot!
This is a great spot for breakfast or lunch. However, it is not visible from the road. You have to pull in the driveway & go around the back of the office bldg. I loved the atmosphere! The staff were very nice as well. The food was excellent. The only drawback was that the GF pancake was dry. Other than that, I'd definitely go back!
I met a couple friends there, It was my first time going. I wasn't impressed. I ordered an over easy egg and bacon with hash browns and a hot tea. Everything was cold and the bacon was so tough it was like jerky.I couldn't eat it. Too expensive for a cold breakfast.
The scrambled eggs had tiny shell pieces in it. Ordered Stuffed French toast with blueberries and bananas no strawberries. The order came with strawberry jam only sent it back. When they brought back the order this is what I got.
This is one of the best breakfast places I've been to in a long time. The food was outstanding, the staff was wonderful and the food came out quick. If you want a place to go in the morning Riverside Cafe is the place to go.
Delicious sandwich and also omelette with fruit cup. Great service.
Riverside Diner and Cafe is a true local gem! There’s plenty of parking, which makes it super convenient to stop by, and the atmosphere is always warm and inviting. The breakfast here is fresh and delicious, and it’s clear they take pride in using quality ingredients. The coffee specials are some of the best around and are a perfect way to start the day.
The staff is amazing—always friendly, attentive, and quick to make you feel welcome. There’s plenty of seating, though it’s usually pretty full, which speaks to how popular the place is. Despite the crowds, the service is still excellent, and you never feel rushed.
If you're looking for a great spot for a fresh, satisfying breakfast with fantastic coffee, Riverside Diner and Cafe is definitely worth a visit. I can't recommend it enough!
What a good find. Visiting a friend on the north shore found this nice breakfast / lunch place. Had a really good breakfast. Belgium Waffles called patriot with fruit and whip cream. Others had pancakes and hash with hollandaise sauce . All great
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I love this place ! Order your lunch to go when you are there having breakfast!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Corned Beef Hash, Sandwich, Veggie Omelette, Eggs Benedict
Great spot for a decent breakfast! It's been quite a while since I've been here and it's exactly how I remembered. The interior is quaint, and I really liked the pictures of what the building used to be. It's cool when a place keeps the building's history in some way!
Service was great and very sociable with their regulars.
I had the egg and cheese on multi grain and it was VERY DELICIOUS. I'm not a huge breakfast sandwich person but I WILL be getting this again!
Parking: There is parking at the "back" of the building off the main road there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My mom and I dined here during our last day of vacation. The food was yummy, and it was a nice atmosphere. Parking was easy to find. I appreciated the food selection and the healthy options. Great service.
Dietary restrictions: They offer healthy alternatives.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancake
The food was very disappointing. The menu should be pretty straightforward to execute but everything was bland and overcooked. Do not recommend.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
This is our new breakfast place! Everything was delicious! The eggs Benedict was perfect and they have several different variations. The breakfast bowls goy a thumbs up too. The staff was very friendly and service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Bowl, Eggs Benedict
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