I am happy was off for Spring Break to be able to come and get a table! It is so busy on the weekends I'm not sure what the best time to go would be ! It's a very big place with a lot of wooden tables! The food is delicious lunch or breakfast ! Personally I prefer breakfast The brewed coffee's latte are great too read more

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My experiences with food quality have been inconsistent. Coffee excellent, Service ok. Ambiance on the mark. Very pleasant. read more

We always like breakfast or lunch here. Usually I go for the breakfast items, but I decided to get the chicken wrap. It was good and a nice portion. They have good coffee options too. I had a latte with my lunch. Our waitress was friendly too. The ambiance is casual and noise level is average. read more

Riverside Cafe - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

We had a great visit here. My kids have been here before, but some of us have not. There was a group of 6 of us. We ordered the Churro Iced Latte and waters to start. Followed by the meals as follows: Chicken & Waffles with bacon on the side and hashbrowns, Carnita Skillet with pancakes, Southern Biscuits and Gravy with hashbrowns and extra gravy ($5 WOW), Full Order Banana Hazelnut French Toast (strawberry instead of banana), Steak Chilaquiles with English Muffin, Chicken and Waffle with hashbrowns and cheese and last an order of hashbrowns with cheese on top to-go. We got the hashbrowns, no cheese ($7), and by the time we were told he was already in the car leaving. No remake, no refund. Our server, Ana G, was nice and attentive. The food was served relatively quickly, and it was hot. Delicious. We were celebrating one of our kids' birthdays, and the company was nice. They gave a dish of ice cream for the birthday as well. The overall price was good. read more

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Very spacious and, busy restaurant. Wait time wasn't too bad. Our table was the perfect size to fit 6 people. Good was served fast and it was hot. All of us enjoyed our meals. We thought it was delicious. The presentation was nice as well. We mentioned that we were celebrating our oldest birthday, and our server Ana brought him a sweet treat to celebrate. That was nice! read more

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This is a nice solid middle general operation. Service was great. Considering where we are I gave it 4.

While I was visiting home, I wanted to catch up with my best friends over brunch, so we decided on Riverside Cafe. Since we met on a Sunday at 11 AM, there was about a 25-30 minute wait, but we didn't mind waiting. Once we were seated, our server gave us plenty of time to look over the menu. We spent the first 15 minutes just catching up since it had been a while but thankfully, our server was incredibly patient with us. I ended up ordering the Denver Skillet along with some French Toast. The ingredients tasted fresh and the skillet was flavorful, especially after I added some hot sauce lol. The French Toast was just as good. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a cozy, small-town cafe vibe. Riverside Cafe is a great breakfast/brunch spot, and the next time I'm in town, I'll definitely be back. read more

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We had our annual sibling holiday breakfast here this past weekend. They were able to accommodate our large group (we had called ahead). It looks like they expanded their space since the last time we were here. Our server Anna was great. She was on her game with our big group. I was pleasantly surprised that my order for black coffee came with my own carafe so I don't have to wait for a refill! Everyone seemed to enjoy their breakfast. I had the Carnitas Skillet. It was yummy - but a very hearty serving. I couldn't finish it all. The ambiance was bright and lively. It's a very family friendly place. I also appreciated the diversity of the crowd. Overall, I liked my experience. It's the perfect spot between Chicago and Milwaukee for our family gathering. read more

A good friend recommended trying Riverside Cafe recently and it was great! The menu offers standard breakfast and lunch fare plus many unique items for the more adventurous palette. Each of us had different dishes and drinks, all of which were outstanding. Is there a river nearby? No. But the service was great and I look forward to returning! read more

Riverside Cafe - Avocado toast with chihuahua cheese, side if fruit, and horchata iced latte. The pancakes belong to a different meal. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Waiter was buns, finished my water 5 minutes in and didn't get a refill once. Hash-browns were flavorless, there was salt and pepper on the table, if I wanted to season my own food I would've cooked at home. read more

This was a really nice breakfast restaurant. There was plenty of parking , it is locates in a strip mall. We went on mother's day. We got in a bit early and had no trouble sitting down right away. The wait staff were very professional. We ordered a variety of breakfast dishes and all were delicious. The prices seemed very reasonable and there were large portion sizes. We also ordered coffee, americano and some children drinks. The drinks were made well and the presentation was pretty cool as well. All in all a really nice place to eat. I believe they also do lunch and dinner. read more

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This place is always busy. Really tasty food. Unique menu! Food came out fast, fresh and was really good.

We have been there four times in the last 60 days and had a great experience with the food and service. They have a variety of different choices and even gluten free items. So you can have breakfast and/or breakfast. They also have unique food specials and different types of coffees, etc. I feel it is worth a try. read more

Food was good but for 2 of us $60.00 for breakfast and we had nothing out of the ordinary. Waffle eggs The usual coffee for one and latte tea for one. Service was good but the cost is prohibitive ! Don't think we will be going back anytime soon. Even Wildberry isn't that costly! Wow just wow! We had a fabulous lunch in Lake Forest with drinks and too much food for $70.00 so you figure this out read more

I was looking for a Brunch/Lunch spot in Gurnee, read their reviews and decided to give it a try. It was busy since it a Holiday Week but luckily they were able to seat my party of 5 right away. We were seated by the window and could see the Six Flags coasters across the parking lot. I ordered the Green Chilaquiles with Steak off their Holiday menu. Chilaquiles can be hit or miss depending where you go, but these tasted fantastic! It comes with a side too and I chose the Pancakes, it was a lot of food so I ended it up taking most of it home. My family also ordered the Bananas Foster French Toast, Riverside, and kids meals. Everyone enjoyed their meals. We will definitely be back if we are in the area! read more

Riverside Cafe - Bananas Foster French Toast, Green Chilaquiles with Steak and a side of Pancakes, Strawberry Banana Smoothie. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

These may be the best lattes we have had since coming into town! The flavors were great and it was sweetened perfectly. The atmosphere is cute and open and the service is fast and friendly! The food didn't take long and coffee is made fresh! Everyone of us loved our different meals and ate it all. (Except the hash browns...they were alittle plain) and felt full. Great place with great value too! read more

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Our new go to for breakfast ! Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Best of all you no long waits !

We been wanting to try this place the last two times while we attended our sons graduation. There's a lot of choices on the menu. The atmosphere, service and staff was all great. Definitely would eat again here if we came back to town read more

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Everything was fantastic. The food was so good. Everyone was friendly. Would definitely come back read more

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Food, service and ambiance all amazing. We had a fall special latte (Maple Toffee), the Steak Chillaquilles and the Carnitas Skillet. Everything was fresh, hot and full of flavor... can't forget the homemade English muffins! Delish! read more

Wonderful service and amazing & unique breakfasts! We Brought an out of town guest & he was very impressed. read more

Great breakfast here. Had the Riverside eggs bennie which was very good, awesome hashbrowns. Good service, would go here again

What a great restaurant. Very large menu with a great selection. Very busy but great service. Will certainly come back.

Great veggie wrap Annie did a great job Mahi tea was great Great atmosphere Happy environment and plan to come again read more

Love love love this place! Heard about this place from a couple of people so decided to come in with friends for brunch. Noticed they had coffee flights so of course had to get the coffee flight! So delicious! Their coffee is so good. I ordered the French toast combo with the farmer's daughter style French toast. Everything was so good. Service was pretty quick. Out waitress was very nice and attentive. Might be my new place for breakfast! read more

Riverside Cafe - French toast combo-Farmer's daughter style - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

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Waitress was very sweet, great food the atmosphere is very welcoming and the flight for the lattes are awesome get to try all of them.

Ana was amazing, gave a great recommendation for the steak chilaquiles substitute the red sauce. Delicious!

Another wonderful meal at this convivial and welcoming restaurant! They never disappoint, and the lattes are beautiful with lovely designs in the foam. The food is consistently tasty and fresh, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Ana was a delightful server, who was attentive and took very good care of us. The restaurant is very nicely appointed, and even when full is not noisy. A great place to come back to, again and again!!! read more

Service is always great, beautiful establishment, and the food is very good. Been here numerous of times and they never fail to please me and my family and friends. A must try and believe me you won't be disappointed. read more

Riverside is warm and welcoming. Breakfast is delicious. Waitstaff is attentive but not intrusive. The space is clean and well organized. Great spot for breakfast, has outdoor seating when weather permits. read more

Very popular place where you have to wait a little bit for a table. Stand outs are the delicious fancy coffee drinks like lavender coffee, truffle latte that are better than Starbucks. They also have seasonal specialty drinks. Food was very good but not the best breakfast I have had. Good portions too & good service. read more

Food is amazing, and its QUALITY! Service was nice and I would recommend it to anyone who loves organic based foods!!! read more

Lovely restaurant, the staff was also great. The lattes were very delicious and the French toast phenomenal read more

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Food is delicious and portions are huge. Lots of seasonal specials; the coffee flights look fun too. Wait staff is very friendly, and the wait time is never all that long, even when the place is packed. read more

We had a large soccer team of parents and kids, 24 in total. Ana was our server and she was fabulous! She was patient, provided each family with their own check, looked in on us repeatedly and was just overall a great server! The food was also fantastic. All around great experience and if our team is in the area again, we'll be back for sure! read more

I've been here a few times,and the experience has been different every time. This visit the service was friendly and prompt, and the food and drinks were delicious. The poblano omelette was really tasty - roasted poblanos, caramelized onions, and cheese. Pancakes were fluffy, and the lavender in the latte was not overpowering. Fabulous! read more

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"I ordered my steak medium-well, but it came out raw. Stop giving these people five stars when you know the food isn't good. My diced potatoes were burnt to a crisp. You're funny, and I love my kids. We weren't disruptive at all, so stop being full of yourself and trying to look good. We sat quietly for 1.5 hrs waiting on our food.. So don't bring my kids into this because that never happened. I didn't even want to say anything my kids are the ones that brought it up to the waitress.. We weren't planning on returning anyway. I believe people should know that the food is horrible." Going to the BBB AND the city next.. food safety is number 1 FYI I declined because all I wanted was for the raw food never to happen again to anyone else.. I wanted the cook to be aware.... I'm not in it for the money or free food.. read more

Every time we go the food is just excellent!!! Above standard menu items and a great beverage selection! read more

This was an excellent spot for breakfast. I was treated really well. The food was superb. I imagine this place gets pretty busy. I would plan accordingly. read more

I dined at this quaint cafe on Saturday August 3rd. It was extremely busy around 10 AM and the line was out the door. My friend, who lives in Gurnee took me for breakfast. We were told that our wait would be 1/2 an hour, we were seated within 15 minutes since 3 tables all exited around the same time. We were seated in a booth. It was comfortable, however noisy since there was a bus tub station located directly behind our booth. The menu had a variety of options. The restaurant was nicely staffed. Our waitress knew the menu well and was able to offer suggestions and answer questions. I mentioned to her that the music was loud and not typical background music that you would hear in a breakfast restaurant. It was more upbeat, like energetic bar music. This was a turnoff to me and not relaxing. I go to breakfast to catch up with my friends and enjoy a great meal. The noise level in here was crazy loud, with the music blaring, and a toddler screaming in the background. If I were in the area again I would get my food to go, or eat outside. The noise level gave me anxiety and my breakfast wasn't relaxing. The food was very good, and reasonably priced. I had the BLT, Avocado eggs Benedict. This was a nice change to a boring Eggs Benedict meal. It had the hollandaise sauce which complimented the meal beautifully. My eggs were hard boiled, not poached. The eggs are usually a little runny. This was fine since I had the Bacon, tomato, and instead of lettuce it had a nice spring mix, topped with the hollandaise. I had a side of roasted vegetables. My favorite part about the meal was trying the Iced Chai tea with oat milk. This was per the waitresses suggestion and she was spot on. Now I have a favorite iced beverage. read more