Wonderful breakfast and ended up talking with nearly every other diner in the place. Chef came over and said 'hello'. The sprig of fresh greenery {watercress?} in the corner of the plate gave the meal an upscale touch. I will be back. read more

Highly recommend!!! Everyone is super nice , The food was absolutely delicious and It came out super quick as well. Will definitely be coming back read more

Eating here is a must when we're in Homer. It's a family-owned cafe, ingredients are always fresh and I love that they offer free coffee and daily specials. Sitting outside with their dogs on a nice summer day is always a treat! I tend to go with one of their rice bowls which usually include a protein, veggies, and an egg. My fiancé, who's Cuban, swears by their Cuban sandwich. He's even asked my parents to bring one back home to Anchorage on their weekend trips to Homer. We always dine in so we can chat with the owners (and pet the pups, not gonna lie) but people often take advantage of the drive-through option. read more

River Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Homer, Alaska

Smallish little cafe with a huge menu I think best describes it. Basically it's Self-Serve you order from the counter and then they bring your food out to you. Free coffee and water station with silverware & condiments. Food is good and big portions plus they serve breakfast or lunch at any time! We had some great breakfast sandwiches here but those kids need to season the food more. Prices a bit above average// Talk Later read more

Delicious! A sign on the outside of the building said, Fast casual dining. I agree. There is inside and outside seating. Self serve coffee and water. Food was quick! Monte Cristo was tasty, turkey and cheese sitting between 2 thick slices of French toast mmm deliciousness! Too big for me to finish so half left with me. read more

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Their breakfast burrito was very filling. Not a lot of other real ingredients besides potatoes, but it's still a hefty burrito. As it should be for $14 read more

Very friendly, very accommodating to my son's vegan diet. The greens in the salad were beautiful and generous, the staff were so kind. The outdoor seating is peaceful with shady options. read more

My bagel was pretty darn good. My husband's sausage and gravy was horrible. It had very little meat in it and had a smoky flavor rather than a sausage flavor- it was weird and not in a good way. The complimentary coffee was also super watery. Given that you have to bus your own table, I was expecting service to be quicker than it was. We waited about 15 minutes for our food. There's only about 8 tiny tables inside (and a nice patio, which had no people in it when we were there,) so I'm not sure why the wait was so long for such simple items. I'd probably give this place another shot because they had some interesting items I've not seen before, but my husband will refuse to go back because his was so bad. Oh well.. read more

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These bozos just served me two pieces of toasted bread in place of FRENCH TOAST. Do y'all see any egg here?? No, because there is none! Just paid over $15 just to throw this right into the trash. You have to be a special kind of stupid not to be able to make French toast, one of the easiest breakfast items to prepare. Take your business elsewhere, trust me, this place is a joke. With all due. read more

River Cafe - "French toast" - Cafes Near Me - Homer, Alaska

We ate twice while on our trip. There are multiple chalkboard menus with the most delicious options! Everything we tried was fresh & amazing. There's indoor & outdoor seating, free coffee and the staff is so friendly! The indoor area is clean & cheery and outside offers a beautiful view of the ocean. read more

We came down for a long weekend and ended up eating here twice because it was so tasty. Fast, friendly service. Great food, fresh ingredients, expansive menu. Day one was breakfast, and we had the Monte Cristo, biscuits and gravy, and the scramble. All were fabulous. But we saw someone eating the SW chicken burrito and had immediate FOMO. So of course we went back. Get the burrito!!! IT WAS DIVINE! The kiddo has the grilled cheese with ham and ate it so fast I'm not sure he chewed it. read more

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Not sure why my breakfast went so wrong ordered over medium eggs. I was served way over easy (raw) eggs. I had broke yolk and it was runny white. So I returned and asked politely for over medium. The cook took my existing eggs and refried them. Served to me still uncooked but crunchy. Free hint, when someone returns eggs cooked wrong, redo with new eggs. Worst $24 breakfast! read more

River Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Homer, Alaska

Ate there three times while in town. Great each time and owners/workers were super accommodating. Down home, simple place with great food made with quality ingredients. We don't leave reviews often. They earned it. read more

If you are in Homer looking for a delicious homestyle breakfast, COME HERE. My goodness. River Cafe has a versatile menu, excellent service, and the outdoor dining area is very nice and quaint. I just finished my Cowboy Skillet, and I swear I'm gonna be full for at least half of the day. Incredible meal! read more

River Cafe - Cowboy skillet (front) Classic breakfast (back right) French toast (back left) - Cafes Near Me - Homer, Alaska

Omg. So good that I had to come leave a review. The lady that helped us was also the sweetest. read more

River Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Homer, Alaska

Ordered 2 turkey sandwiches with bacon, cheese and lettuce for a boat trip we were taking. When I got in the car I noticed they both had tomato and mayo. I'm allergic to mayo so I went back in to say I can't eat this with mayo. Woman who put the order in said You didn't say you didn't want Mayo. She was annoyed I didn't want the sandwich I couldn't eat. I didn't know I have to ask for things I don't want on my sandwich. My son was ok with his the way it was made. The guy cooking hands me back a sandwich he threw together, no bacon, not cut, wrapping falling off it. Clearly disgruntled he had to re-do my sandwich. I had to ask for him to add bacon, cut it in half and actually wrap it. I didn't want to complain but this isn't the way to treat customers. We spent 4 days in Homer and found such nice food places. We didn't return here. read more

We visited Homer today and glad we found this place for breakfast and lunch. The inside dining area is limited but on a sunny day they have more seating at the back. The dining area is clean and maintained. The food is good but a bit too pricey. After leaving we noticed that they offer drive thru if you are in a rush. read more

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Fresh food, delicious! They make their own bread daily. Today I had a delicious Ruben sandwich , perfectly balanced and very tasty! I highly recommend River Cafe, a family owned and operated business. read more

Don't hesitate! Just come here and eat! Lunch OR breakfast. The entire menu looks amazing and everything our party has had was delicious! Try the scrambles, the pulled pork or any sandwich. I wish we would have found this place sooner when in Homer for the week. We would have come everyday. No joke. It was by far the best breakfast AND lunch place we ate at and everyone was stoked on their meals that we had to come back. Whether you are here for the weekend or a week stop at River Cafe. I don't normally leave a lot of reviews but after one too many poor meals at other places in Homer I wish I would have read a review like this. Both times we came we forgot to take a pic of our food cuz it smelled and looked so good! And it tasted just as delicious as it looked and smelled. The people are all very kind and the owner was very very kind. And don't forget to say hi to Spirit the resident beautiful dog. And they have a cute outdoor seating area or inside if its not nice out. read more

Another gem find. The food was amazing I ordered the byob burger added grilled onions and egg WOW really good and the potato salad was really tasty too. Wife ordered a beef dip added sprouts. She thought it was really good. Definitely stop for a bite while visiting Homer.. You can order Togo or dine in. The place was spotless inside. Good job to the employees working there Thank you for a pleasant visit because when we travel the last thing you want is a bad experience while dining out. read more

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From the road, this place looks like a drive-thru only. Inside and outside tables available. Traditional breakfast with bacon, French toast and biscuits and gravy were all spot on! Their homemade bread is AMAZING read more

Delicious food and you get your moneys worth. The owner is super friendly and so are the cooks. The dinning space is small and so popular it fills up quickly. But don't let that stop you from stopping by, service is fast and I highly recommend the Nordic man burrito or the biscuits and gravy! read more

An outstanding breakfast joint in Homer! It's great to get food to go and it's great to sit-down and eat. What's great: Everything had a handmade vibe. They open early. Unlike 50+% of Homer restaurants, it is open in the winter! Coffee is free (?!) If you're in Homer in the off-season, go here, no question. If you're there in the summer, hit La Baleine Café (also has free coffee?!) your first day, and then hit here. read more

Wonderful breakfast place. The place is kinda small but has some outdoor seating. The folks working there are very nice and personable. My wife had strawberry French toast and I had the Monte Cristo. Both were very tasty. Add in complimentary coffee and I'm sold! read more

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Delicious breakfast. Friendly service and very helpful when it came to recommendations. Everyone enjoyed their food, but the Breakfast Fried Rice was the envy of the table! read more

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Great food. And eat outside where you can hang out with the dogs. They also packed a good lunch for us.

Our plans changed and we found ourselves with time to eat breakfast. We drove to River Cafe and I went in to check out the place and menu before we decided to stay. Atmosphere: It's small, cute and quaint inside with additional seating outside. The friendly owners both work here. The wife was warm and greeted me promptly. I took a look at their menu written on the walls ( they have handouts as well with the same info). The daily special is located next to the cash register. Outside is nice. Seating are tables and benches. There is also some Adirondack chairs circling the fire pit. Nice flower bed adds to the charm. Food: Me: I had THE BEST biscuits and gravy!! I wish we'd gone back again instead of trying another place that didn't come close. My plate included eggs and bacon. So good. Hubby: had a breakfast sandwich but doesn't r ember which one since it's been a month since we were there! He liked it very much! Dog: Spirit is their dog who sleeps outside near the outside seating. He came right up to us and was such a sweetheart. We loved his company. You know how sometimes, some people may just want to be left alone? Well, that's probably why the warning sign is near his bed. Sometimes he just wants to be left alone. read more

Amaaaazing food. Loved it! Easy order, casual outdoor picnic tables for lunch. Definitely recommend!

Our first dining experience at River Cafe was quaintly appointed, inviting and delicious. The owner and staff create a warm and welcoming environment. Dining in, you'll receive complimentary coffee, which is an added plus! We recommend trying the Moco Loco or the River Skillet Scramble when you stop by. read more

The smothered chicken burrito off the lunch menu was excellent for breakfast. I also ordered the box lunch to go, taking it with me out fishing, a good deal. read more

Doesn't look like much but you will be sorry you didn't stop all those times, once you have had the food. Great Food! Good service!

The wait was a little long due to the amount of people there. Homer doesn't have many places open on Monday! The service was wonderful, free coffee for dine in. The homemade sourdough bread would be amazing as a sandwich! Looking forward to trying lunch there next time we're in Homer. read more

River Cafe - Biscuits and gravy, homemade sourdough bread, two egg breakfast. - Cafes Near Me - Homer, Alaska

Wow this breakfast was very very good! I ordered Moco Loco my hubby had the River Skillet and my mom had corned beef hash. They were all served with small amount of micro greens and cottage cheese and slice of orange which was equally delightful. Amounts of food were definitely worth the price and coffee was free which is almost unheard of in Homer. Small dine in area that was cozy and open seven days a week! Will be going back!! read more

Home made and fresh! This place was recommended to me and I was so surprised! It is a cute little red house with a drive through window on the right. There are very few drive throughs in Homer, so thats why this was a great surprise. Just about any size vehicle has plenty of room to pull up to the window and then circle around the back to get back on the road. Even motorhomes! The whole parking are has lots of room and is well kept. As you drive around the back, there are outdoor picnic tables to sit at as well, nice! Going in or at the drive through, there is a good variety to choose from on the menu. All home made. Breakfasts, sandwiches, home made soups, wraps and even an build your own burger. They make thier own breads for their sandwiches and are generous with thick slices. They make cinnamon rolls too. Some with rasins--and wothout-- but I grew up WITH rasins in my mom's rolls and have found very few places that still add them, so it is nastolgic for me. I bought a loaf of bread and promptly went home and slathered piece after peice with butter - also just like when I was a kid. Toasted some the next day and dipped em in my sunny side up eggs, it was amazing. I have been through the drive through at least a dozen times this summer. I have gotten the half sandwich and now usually get the whole sandwich with a side. Every day there is a different side to try. The salads are fresh and the blue cheese dressing is made well and is creamy. All the sandwiches are either thick slices of their bread or good sized sandwich rolls and I love the microgreens, they add lots of flavor! The Gobbler is my fav, turkey, cheese avacado and the micro-greens. The home made won ton chicken soup is he best and one bowl is not enuf! I could buy a pot of it to take home. Have not tried what look like plentiful breakfast burritos--yet. This is a great place to stop. All hand-and-home-made items that are different, fresh and refreshing to try. Definately a local business worth supporting. They are pretty fast and the staffnis always friendly. You can call ahead and pick up inside or at the window too! read more

Stopped in since they do breakfast all day everyday. Glad we did! There were fresh baked items in the case that looked delicious (cinnamon rolls, rice krispies, etc). There is indoor and outdoor seating and coffee is included at no extra charge. Our breakfast was out quick and all 3 were awesome! They make their own bread which I got to try the following day when we came back for breakfast again. I can't wait to come back and try their lunch type items! read more

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The locals love this place and it is a gem!!!Best breakfast/brunch in town! Biscuits and gravy are delicious! I am a southern girl and I know biscuits and gravy! Also tried the club sandwich and it's really great too! I highly recommend River Cafe! Food is wonderful every time and the staff is by far the best in town!! Anna, who served our group was truly delightful! They go out of there way to accommodate you, even when they are really busy! I have NOT found that to be the case with several other restaurants in Homer! They also offer Pre Prepared LUNCH BOXES! PERFECT to take on a long day of fishing or long day of exploring the beauty of Homer!! Highly recommend!! read more

Good local spot in a pinch. Made the mistake of coming to Homer towards the end of the season so 90% of the restaurants in town were closed until next year. Luckily River Cafe came to save the day. While the flavor of the food wasn't necessarily incredible, it was a huge burrito for the price and the staff was super nice. Seemed like they stuffed a whole burger's worth of ground meat into the thing. Cool little local jaunt that was there when we needed it. Would likely come back if I was feeling a little extra hungry. read more

We ate here for breakfast once and this was the only place for breakfast the rest the of the week. several lunches as well. The hospitality was every bit as good as the food including the reindeer sausage. That was a year ago. Booking vacation now and already have the River Cafe on the itinerary. I can't wait to be back. read more

11/10. Food was amazing, staff was so friendly - plenty of seating indoor and outdoor, and quick service. Will definitely be back.

THEE BEST bacon breakfast sandwich EVER! :)