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    River Maiden

    4.5 (363 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Salad
    Reagan N.

    10/10 best avocado toaster I've ever had and I lived in Los Angeles for more than 10 years. The salad was just okay but very colorful and fresh. My husband thought the vegan breakfast burrito was very good.

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    Lori H.

    Super cute coffee shop! I've been wanting to try this place for a while now. They serve Stumptown coffee, which is one of my favorites. Came in with a friend for breakfast around 9am on a Wednesday. They weren't too busy, but a few people at tables inside and outside. It's a decent sized coffee shop with plenty of tables in the windows on both sides of the building. Love all the plants inside. It gives it a welcoming, cozy vibe. Employees were friendly and helpful. Food was fresh and delicious. We ordered an iced coffee, frappe, breakfast burrito and breakfast sandwich. Everything was great! No complaints. Overall a great first visit. I would love to come back and try their famous marionberry scones! Would recommend.

    Tom M.

    This place is such a cool find! Tucked away in an old bank building with just a simple neon sign out front, the interior has a fantastic atmosphere. While I haven't tried the more formal food menu yet, the coffee was solid and the three different pastries we tried were all quite tasty. My only small critique is the layout; the ordering station is right in the middle, which makes the waiting area feel a bit chaotic and like you're constantly in someone's way. That aside, it's a great spot and I'll definitely be back to sit down for a meal next time!

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    Chiemi N.

    The day I went to River Maiden, I happen to drop off a delivery in Vancouver. My friend that was staying nearby, says he loves Vancouver, he loves coffee. He did a search on Yelp and found River Maiden. The day we dined here, it looked like there were renovations going on, so seating was a little limited. One of available tables hadn't been cleared of dirty dishes. The previous occupants must not realized that they should have bussed their own table. We sat at the only other available table. The table was wobbly. Shortly after we sat, someone vacated their spot and bussed their own table, so we moved there. The table was wobbly there as well. I ordered the Amaze Bowl. Brown rice and black beans topped with cilantro garlic sauce, avocado, pickled cabbage, sliced sweet peppers, roasted sweet potato, micro greens, red pepper pesto, and toasted seed blend. I asked if the sauce was vegan and I was assured it was. It was pretty delicious! I don't remember what my friend got, but I do remember that he enjoyed it. We enjoyed all the plants and art decor. Food was good. Not in that area very often, but if I were, I would go back!

    Inside
    Karl A.

    This was our first stop at River Maiden and it was well worth it! The parking lot is a little undersized, but there is a lot nearby that works too. Inside was cozy, the plants made us feel right at home. Keep an eye out for the April plant swap! We ordered and only had to wait about 5 minutes for our coffee. It was busy and they were packed, so that felt fast to me. The latte I got was light and flavorful. It was a great roast! We will definitely be back! Great service, great coffee!

    Indoors
    Kayla W.

    Wow the ambiance is just stellar! Plenty of breakfast options to choose from and I love that they have boba as an option. Plants inside are beautiful and well taken care of. Pretty busy and finding a spot to sit can be tricky if you're in during a rush.

    Kevin H.

    Really enjoyed eating here. Very yummy food, a surprising variety. It is a little but pricey but not to a point of being unreasonable. The ambiance is really fun, there's plants everywhere so it makes you feel very cozy but it also has a sort of tropical bar feel like restaurants in Costa Rica had. There were even fliers about why you should vote yes on the library initiative. Which I love because I love places being involved in their community. I would probably come back.

    Sunrise salad
    Heather C.

    The hubs and I are always looking for a low/no carb option for breakfast and after looking at the menu on line, saw that River Maiden has a Sunrise Salad with topping of scrambled eggs scoop or chicken for $3 extra. The salads came out fast and were chock full of fresh greens, pickled onions, toasted sweet potatoes, pumpkin seeds and colorful peppers with a nice vinaigrette - substantial and delicious. though the scoop of scrambled eggs was a bit weird and I would have preferred a fried egg. I had a 10 oz Americano which was good. My hub's 12 oz brewed coffee was rather weak and kinda tasteless surprisingly. Maybe it's just the times. but $43 felt pretty high for two salads and two pretty small coffees. I love all the plants and feel like I'm getting my daily O2 fix just by lingering there. All in all a nice place with a relaxed vibe.

    Matcha Latte
    Jacob R.

    So so good. Herbie and Club sandwiches so delicious and amazing service all around a great place to start the day.

    What an absolute delight. LOVE to find little establishments like this. Ordered the SAUSAGE BREAKFAST BURRITO and was blown away - best one ever. Trying to figure out what set it apart and realized it's the Perfect ratio of filling: Homemade sausage pattie, crazy potato hash mix and fluffy eggs combined with a surprisingly delectable red bell Pepper concoction. And the darn thing is HUGE and definitely shareable. It has The PERFECT BITE. Couldn't resist the baked goods, marionberry muffin and lemon Poppyseed were pure decadence but the cookie was FIRE. Pure Fire. Loved it all. DO NOT MISS this spot!

    Marigold avocado toast 10/10!
    Meredith S.

    10/10! Excellent food! Excellent service! Excellent ambiance! Portland vibe without the crime. Get the Marigold avocado toast..yum. Lemon poppyseed scone made in house ...delicious. If you love plants, Star Wars, good coffee, good food, or nice people put this place on your bucket list!

    Marionberry Scone
    Mehdi A.

    Great coffee, very chill environment, friendly staff, and a good selection of pastries and breakfast items. The pastries are all made daily and the selection varies based on material availability. They have a wide selection of drinks and flavors to choose from. They also make great lattes with seasonal specials. We tried the Espresso, regular latte, Holiday Spice latte (tasted like eggnog) and an iced honey oat latte. All tasted very good with great flavor. For breakfast we tried the Christmas-style Avocado Toast and the Marigold style avocado toast. They both were delicious! The bacon and cheddar biscuit was also very fresh and tasted great. The Marionberry scone was the highlight and tasted excellent! This has become yet another great coffee house for us to visit regularly... highly recommended!

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    Eric A.

    HUGELY IMPORTANT: they close at 3pm but they actually stop serving food at 2pm. This is the kind of place that you go when you've got lots of time to kill and want to relax and let the world pass you by while enjoy a coffee. Your main objective probably shouldn't be to stop in to grab a quick bite. For me the wait was obnoxiously long for a sandwich but maybe for someone in a different headspace it would be unnoticeable... like if you were enthralled in a book you were reading... or working on... a screenplay? I dunno. I just wanted a sandwich cause I heard they were good. Did the drive-thru. Sat in the car for a good 17 minutes in a completely empty parking lot except for some sucker who also did the drive-thru (who showed up right as my sandwich was brought to my designated parking spot.) Sandwich WAS tasty. Smaller than expected for the price but good quality.

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    5 years ago

    Super safe, super yummy. I hit a veggie option with mamas lil peppers. Simple and convenient. The server was kind.

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    5 years ago

    Yummiest coffee around town! Brekky sando is rather large and quite delicious as well. This spot is a nice little gem! Will be back!

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    5 years ago

    Great tasting non bitter coffee, love the Christmas bread with scrambled eggs! Yummy!!!

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    3 years ago

    Excellent coffee and breakfast sandwiches with vegan options! Delicious, and highly recommended.

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    Good food and service. Limited options for breakfast though. Still a good choice on Sunday mornings

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    6 years ago

    I am a fan if their avocado toast, coffee is fantastic and ambiance is spot on. A local fav.

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    4 years ago

    I forgot to add try the Marion Berry scones and the egg sandwich add one make it taste even better.

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    4 years ago

    Love this place! Always close by and has the best coffee. Love their summer drinks too!

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    5 years ago

    The best cafe for excellent coffee in Vancouver. I've been coming here for over a decade. Each day I am here it is the best part of my day.

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    Great coffee and service! We need this in Vegas! Great stop In Vancouver even though I was looking for coffee in Portland

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    What brand of gluten free bread is used?

    What brand is the bread you used up until a year ago for breakfast sandwiches? Can you bring it back? I really don't like your new Grand Central bread. It's too hard. It keeps us from eating here as often. Thank you.

    Alia, Thanks for the question! Yes, our ciabatta from Kimmie from DeCouer Bakery was A M A Z I N… Read more

    Dairy free options? Food wise

    Yes, the Avocado toasts come to mind & they have a vegan breakfast sandwich (obviously no dairy there). There may be a few more options. It's definitely worth checking out!

    When ordering an almond milk latte, what coffee bean is used? Stumptown hair bender?

    River Maiden uses an exclusive blend just for us from our friends at Stumptown. It’s called Fortitude. It features more stone fruit and chocolate notes, less of the smoky Sumatra.

    What gluten free options are available?

    I've seen in the menu has gluten free bread available for substitution at $1 upcharge.

    Gluten free pastries?

    Yep, they have a cookie, it's delicious! We usually buy 2 if they have any left. Get there early.

    Where's the new spot? Or intermediate place? Miss you!

    Our new location is 5301 E Mill Plain! (We were previously at a temporary Pop Up location for nine… Read more

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