This has reopened under a new name. Riverside Cafe. Same owners, same great food! Im very happy they are back

5 STARS - A Hidden Gem in Great Barrington!! Rio Cafe is absolutely fabulous! Their smoked salmon eggs benedict is out of this world, and their omelets are hands down the best I've had anywhere. The menu is full of delicious breakfast and lunch options; all made with care and flavor. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff is always friendly and attentive. Great Barrington is lucky to have this adorable little spot - it s truly a local gem. Plus, just across from Marshall's it's easy to find. Highly recommend whether you're a local or just passing through. Karen M. read more

Rio has the best food My favorite is the veggie eggs Benedict They also have fantastic smoothies. Always friendly

Just the right amount of food and loved the option for a salad instead of home fries with my omelette!

They made a reservation for my party on Sunday morning. When I got there they were closed with a handwritten note in the window saying they were closed, with no explanation. read more

Great breakfast place with good homemade food - there looked like so many good options but my wife and I chose the corned beef Benedict and the breakfast quesadilla, both were great - I would of liked a little more yoke out of my eggs but other than that the corned beef was very tender and just fell apart. read more

Rio Cafe - Corned Beef Eggs Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Great Barrington, Massachusetts

My wife and I went here for breakfast and were VERY pleased. I had the Breakfast Quesadilla and it was fantastic!!! My wife had the Smoked Salmon & Avocado Benedict and was happily amazed. We sat out back in a nice quiet area with picnic tables. Service was great, food was on-point and the prices were decent for the quality of the food. read more

We are often stumped on where to go for breakfast. This a place that is great for families, kids or hungry tourists. They have selections for the pancake eater or the health nut. If you are lucky enough to get a seat with a view the vista is so relaxing. They also offer tables outside but it was raining when got there. We ordered pancakes and eggs rancheros, brewed iced tea and coffee. Nice experience. Nice staff. read more

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Home town cafe feel, ordered the chef special and it was amazing, will definitely come back to this place and I will recommend it to my friends. read more

Rio Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Great Barrington, Massachusetts

It may be headlined as a Mexican restaurant, but we didn't order anything Mexican for our full, very reasonably priced breakfast. We arrived 8:30 AM and we're the first customers there, but by 9:00 AM it was half full - most people sat inside, but I'm glad we didn't (see photos below). Food was great and setting was beautiful. read more

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I was told that this was a spot to get smoothies and juices in the Berkshires. Boy, was that ill advised. I got the Amazing Greens (mango for banana with protein). I was concerned when my bill was $14.50 for one smoothie given that it should have been under $10 with the changes. The woman behind the counter said that's how much it costs. It was then that I suggested a price update on the menu board because it's misleading. Then she noticed her error, had a hard time correcting it and needed assistance. The difference was finally refunded 15 minutes later. She went on to make my smoothie, and proceeded to place a banana in the blender. "Remember, I asked for mango instead of banana," I said. She was peeved, forgot the protein and handed me the chewiest smoothie I have ever attempted to consume. I would think that a restaurant with smoothies as permanent part of their menu would have a commercial blender. That was not the case here. The kale was not well blended and their were even chunks of unblended pineapple. All in all, this was a disappointing experience. read more

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Couldn't have been happier. Friendly, prompt service, and WOW the food. Go for the Chef's Choice (eggs benedict with avocado, bacon, and brie). Not on the menu, but can be ordered, is a cream cheese bagel with smoked salmon. And my husband loved his 'energy bowl' (cottage cheese, granola, and fresh fruits). They have indoor dining, and also outdoor seating in their grassy pretty backyard! read more

Rio Cafe - YUM! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Loved it! Always have heard great things about this place. First time there last week for lunch. Everything on the menu looked scrumptious! Service was great, atmosphere inside and out was very nice. We chose to sit outside on a nice summer day. I love that they have breakfast served all day! - just 1 breakfast item wasn't available after 11:00a but a whole menu of delicious breakfast items are available. I had perfect original Eggs Benedict, very good. My friend got a rice type bowl w/ shrimp and she said it was so good! We definitely will be back! read more

Very nice cafe with a variety of breakfast and lunch options... everything from smoothies to Mexican dishes. Great service and reasonable prices. We'll be back! read more

Rios is one of my go to restaurants for brunch or lunch. The staff are lovely and helpful and while I have some favorite dishes, like the chili relleno omelet, there are still many more things I would like to try. I will continue to come here frequently! read more

This is our absolute must-stop spot whenever we're in the area. We've been here four times and each time is better than the last. The ambience is super chill and relaxed. No need to dress up I almost always (once I got an omelet) get the french toast. Call me picky, but I'm super particular about my FT. It can't be too soggy or too cinnamony. Rio's version is pure perfection. Crispy around the edges, flavored just right. Superb. My husband gets the heuvos rancheros every.single.time and he cleeaaars the plate. Rio Cafe has nestled themselves deep in the hearts (and stomachs) of my husband and me. We will absoooolutely be back every time we visit the Berkshires and we recommend you do the same. read more

Closed without notification, no note on the door. Met 4 friends there at 8AM for breakfast. Had to divert to Main Street Cafe, Stockbridge. Im tired of the part time players. You should be open or at least put a note on the door. Several customers came thru and were disappointed. Good luck. read more

Our return visit here was much more satisfying. The food was excellent, although the portions could be a bit larger. However, the server we had was excellent. We will be back. read more

My wife and I stopped in here for breakfast. I ordered the corned beef hash and eggs and a stack of blueberry pancakes. I didn't care for the hollandaise sauce on the eggs. Also, the corn beef hash was homemade....but I really love canned Hormel cornbeef hash, so I just have to say that the hash was ok. I did love the blueberry pancakes though....slathered with butter and maple syrup (I hope it was maple syrup). Soooo good! Our waitress was nice. We didn't have to wait long. I must admit, the wooden bench seats were very uncomfortable. But all in all, I had an enjoyable breakfast! 5 stars!! read more

Rio Cafe - Corned beef hash and eggs with hollandaise, rye toast, and home fries. Stack of awesome blueberry pancakes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Great Barrington, Massachusetts

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Delicious waffle, chill vibe. Went for brunch and it was a great place to stop and get some food and relax before heading out. Family owned and operated from what it seems and service was great. Would recommend! read more

AWFUL SERVICE!! Waited for our order for over 2 hours!!! The waitress was a your girl that has no idea what she's doing. Kept serving people that came after us!! Unbelievable. Will not come back and definitely will be telling people no to go to this business. Also, the tables are full of ants because the tables aren't cleaned and left with syrup on then. The benches outside have some paint that ruined my boyfriend's pants. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!! read more

Delicious fish tacos and wonderful setting ( we sat out doors on picnic tables). I hear the smoothies are divine!

Put this on you list driving through Great Barrington. If it's open stop in. We stopped in on trek south for breakie and it was great. Authentic Mexican slant to some dishes. Couldn't decide between breakfast or lunch. We had the huevos ranchero and corned beef n hash and both were fantastic. 5 stars from me. read more

Rio Cafe - Top pic huevos rancheros. Bottom, corned beef n hash. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Great Barrington, Massachusetts

This was our first stop at the Cafe. Sunday morning 7:30ish. Open and serving one couple ahead of us. We were seated quickly with coffee and offered a menu. I had the classic Benedict, my wife the steak and eggs. Both dishes well done and served piping hot. The home fries were very good. It's been three months since the comments about the hours, I hope the hours issue is closed, no pun intended. The space is open and bright. We will certainly return. read more

Rio Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Here for breakfast, the best breakfast we had in a lontime. We ordered 2 coffees (cappuccino and regular) hash and eggs (chorizo hash brown potatoes on the side). I ordered a Greek omelette with a side order of bacon. Smoothie with my meal and took to go. Highly recommend this restaurant. The servers speak Spanish as well. read more

Excellent Chile Relleno omelette. Very tasty tomato bisque soup. But the salad was Overdressed and nothing special. Beautiful view out the window, or outdoor seating at picnic tables under umbrellas. read more

This business is tacky and unprofessional. Not only did they open up 25 minutes late and walked right past me with no apology or explanation, but then wanted to charge me extra money to top off my copy before I left. Better customer service would've been to treat me to a free cup of coffee given that I stood out in the cold waiting for them to open for 25 minutes. I will never go back here and I suggested you never go either. read more

Loved it! Really friendly staff, great location and the food was excellent! I had the chile relleno omelette per recommendation of our waitress and it did not disappoint. read more

Had the corned beef and hash. Very tasty and beautiful location to have breakfast and look out at nature. Coffee needs some work

We were invited for lunch at Rio. We all decided to try the corned beef sandwich. Wonderful choice too. I had the side of fries which was excellent. The other side was cole slaw, another home made treat. The iced tea is mellow, complimenting the sandwich. The rest of the menu is a perfect reason for a return visit. read more

Great food! Our first time here and what a great experience. The food was amazing and the coffee as well. Our waiter was helpful and really nice. I would highly recommend coming here for an amazing tasty unique breakfast. read more

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*Quarantine Update: I'm so thankful to Luis and his family for continuing to stay open and serve food despite the circumstances. Their food is still as good as ever and I'm just as happy eating in their parking lot as I am inside the restaurant. Please support your local restaurants and business so that when this is all over, we'll still have the community we so greatly miss! I eat breakfast here on fairly regularly and I've yet to be disappointed. Their location isn't nearly as busy as somewhere downtown in Great Barrington and the service and food are always very good. They also have a juice and smoothie bar. read more

Rio Cafe - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Great Barrington, Massachusetts

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I picked up a Rio Burger for my wife and huevos rancheros for me a week ago and was glad to see how well they have adapted to COVID. You could eat in their back yard if you wished and the takeout was quick. The food was great, predictably, even though we had a half hour drive back home to eat. We hadn't been to Rio in a year and I'm grateful that they made it through COVID. read more

Delicious! We went for a late breakfast on a gorgeous spring day, sat outdoors at picnic tables on their back lawn (on the banks of the Housatonic River). Fresh pressed juices, good coffee, huevos rancheros, all excellent. Friendly, attentive service made for a superb experience we look forward to having again soon--maybe for lunch next time. read more

Terrible service. 45 minute wait for food with only several other tables seated inside. Got the order wrong after telling the server several times about my allergies. Will never come here again. read more

Stopped in over the weekend, what a disappointment. The waiter was nice, but had to send our order back. Sign says "Killer Breakfast " , beware of a Killer stomach ache . read more

Too bad 3 people have given 1 star reviews just because the place was not open when they stopped in and brought down the Yelp rating. I've eaten here 3 times now and it's been excellent every time, whether breakfast or lunch and my companions have been very impressed too. They definitely have the best Chile rellenos in town and all their other Mexican dishes are spot on. Fine burgers and sandwiches too! Sure hope this place makes it as it is easily the best breakfast-lunch place in the area read more

Our first visit there, we really enjoy this cafe. Service was on point. We had Crunchy French Toast and Chef Special Egg Benedict , both dishes were awesome. We highly recommend this cafe. read more

Came. Sat at a dirty table. They took away dirty dishes. Never wiped a table. Waited for a waiter and for someone to sanitize. Neither came. We left. read more

Fantastic turkey sandwich. Very clean and safe. Loads of outdoor seating and spacious indoor seating.