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The Riverside Airport Cafe

4.4 (587 reviews)
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Closed • 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials

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Joshua N.

Such a great spot to grab great food for breakfast and lunch!! Coffee is always constantly being brewed fresh, the service is always attentive and they are great with communication. The view is great right on the airport runway. Quality of the proteins are always great bacon and sausage are always cooked perfectly and all sides give great compliments to on another the owner Leimamo is always attentive and making sure her guest get the best service! She jumps in to get things moving and helps her staff with whatever they need. Our server Rosa is always super sweet and attentive as well. It's shows when a business is operated by people that love to work there. Back to the food the croissants are always fresh tasting and seeing the food other guests get, I can't wait to try everything on the menu! Shout out to Leimamo again for the great restaurant and experience!

Chip Dip Platter
Jason E.

So good! I arrived to town for vacation and the first thing I did was to go to the cafe. I had the Mile High entree with chorizo added, OMG so good.

Kids Pancake Meal
Trang T.

Came here to check out the vibe of the place since we've heard about it and wanted to see what it was all about. Airplanes & breakfast, why not?! The kids definitely loved it. We came around 11am on Saturday & wait was quick. They told us 15 mins but we definitely were seated 5 mins after. We requested to sit outside on the patio so they can see the airplanes while we eat. Plenty of space between each tables and view of the runway was clear and visible from all spaces/area on the patio. There's also inside seating too but with kids, being outside is definitely a must. There's space heaters as well so that was nice. There's a giant connect 4 and corn holes for the kids to play with if available and not occupied by other families. They also have a DJ in the patio area during breakfast. Definitely a good vibe and weather was nice during the time we went too! The service is decent & server was nice. Ordering was easy and menu was straight forward. They also had a kids menu & pricing is definitely reasonable for a family of 4. A lot of options for everyone and they even have a lunch menu as well (something we definitely will try next time). My daughter got the kids pancake meal, which came with 3 silver dollar pancakes, 1 egg and 1 bacon. Pancakes were fluffy & tasty and the bacon were crispy and just how she liked them. My son got the kids Early Bird meal, which came with 1 egg, 1 bacon, 1 toast and hash browns. My husband got the Go Around. That comes with 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 sausage & hash brown. I got the Riverside Bell, which has 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausage, hash brown, and toast. All meals were tasty and hit the spot for us and we were all full by the time we left. We're definitely coming back with friends. Super family friendly.

Lissett C.

This place was so good! Our server was so friendly and attentive. Her service was exceptional! The menu is so big and it was hard to choose. My group enjoyed their food and so did I. The vibe was fun and entertaining with a DJ outside. I'm definitely coming back!

Anna G.

Our group of 20 women came in for a Christmas breakfast, and the café was able to accommodate us with reservations, which we appreciated. We sat outside where they had heaters set up, and the atmosphere was festive with a DJ playing. Some groups were even dancing, which added to the holiday vibe, though it was still a bit loud even from a distance. The food was okay, nothing particularly standout. I ordered the Bonjour Breakfast for $16 and a Diet Coke for $4. Unfortunately, I ended up being the last one served, and I never received utensils because the servers didn't come around, so I had to use another guest's unused spoon to eat. It was also hard to get refills, and for a group of 20, I expected the waitstaff to check in a bit more often. Overall, it was still a nice outing with good company, and the café offered a lively environment. With a few improvements in attentiveness, it could easily be a great experience.

Mark G.

I haven't been here in years. I used to come here often to get a tuna melt. That's what I was here today for. No matter where I go I always order the tuna melt the same. On Rye french fries crisp. And that is how I ordered it today. To start off walking in they now have people that meet you as soon as you walk in the door with a smile. They were very friendly and welcoming. After sitting down and looking at the menu I ordered the same thing I have always ordered from here. Tuna melt on Rye with french fries crispy and an iced tea. The food came out quickly and looked really good. It looked better than it tasted. The tuna had no flavor, the crunchy toasted rye bread was the best part of it. The french fries were not crisp and had the flag someone down to get crisp french fries. After I was done eating my tuna they brought me a fresh order of french fries that were crisp. I also had the flag a server down to get a refill on the ice tea. I didn't see my server until after I paid the check as I had to go up to the counter to ask for my check. I work close by and thought that this would be a good place to maybe start going to again. As I've seen videos on social media. I really don't like leaving a review like this. Hopefully this review will improve how they operate.

Chilaquiles

We've been coming here for years and it's always been one of our go-to spots, which makes this review especially disappointing to write. Unfortunately, the quality of the food seems to have gone downhill. We ordered the chilaquiles and they were a letdown. The chips were so stale they never softened, and there were only a few tiny pieces of pork (maybe four, and very small). The refried beans had an off, almost chemical-like aftertaste, which was really concerning. Even the home fried potatoes were overcooked and tasted stale. It's frustrating to see such a noticeable decline from what this place used to be. We've always enjoyed coming here, but based on this experience, the quality just isn't what it once was.

Bingo 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 10am-noon
Tamara S.

Fun sitting on patio outside watching the planes take off and land. Waited at front counter to be seated. Big menu of breakfast and lunch options. Waitress was very knowledgeable and she checked on us the proper amount. We split French dip with tater tots and Buffalo cauliflower. Both very good. Roast beef tender,, cut like butter:) Buffalo cauliflower a tad under done batter inside but it was quite good. We asked for easy sauce to not be so soggy. Ranch made in house not from a bottle. August broth warm and flavorful...not just beef bullion over-salty flavored broth. Out of Budweiser (boo) and Mango Cart is not from a bottle, it is from a can for $8.50 so that seemed too high a price. It was nice it was served in a cold glass though. We will be back for sure. Bingo on 1st and 3rd Tuesday 10am-Noon. I want to come try that out next month. I recommend this cute cafe.

I believe I had The Runaway: French Toast, a bacon, a Sausage patty and eggs scrambled soft.
Lorrie D.

While waiting for my car, I discovered this hidden spot. I have been to Riverside quite a few times and have never seen it. I didn't even know they had an airport. Anyway a friend and I went there for breakfast and were pleasantly shocked when we went inside. This is a really nice breakfast/ lunch place with reasonable prices and diverse cuisine selection. The waitstaff were very friendly and a nice combo of young and older servers. You can choose to dine inside or out on the patio. We chose inside, where it was cooler, but went outside to look around. It was crowded with guests and kids playing horseshoes and the large sized Connect Four. You are also right next to the airport so you could see the small planes come in and out. Food was delicious

Croissant breakfast sandwich with onion rings, could have fed 2!
Donna B.

Food is fantastic here and so is the service. Always nice to sit outside on cool days with the heaters on. The Christmas decorations were amazing also. I have been coming here for years and it never disappoints

Upstairs Men's Bathroom has a baby changing station!
Carol W.

Very solid diner food, lots of seating indoors, as well as outdoors in the shaded patio. Plenty of room between tables for high chairs or strollers. Looks like there is a DJ on the weekend on the patio. Also had corn hole and connect four. Came on a Sunday around 11:15AM, was told to expect a 30 minute wait, but was seated in 15 minutes!

Ham steak, eggs, hash browns, and a side of biscuits n gravy
Melissa J.

We love to go here for brunch and it never disappoints! They have a ton of food options and everything has been delicious and consistent in all of the years we've been going to the RAC. Now let me tell you, this spot gets busy! Expect a bit of a wait, especially if you want to sit outside. Brunch always has a DJ on the patio so if you're not into the loud music, you can eat inside too. But if you wanna get down to some old school jams, hit the dance floor in front if the DJ booth! The lobby has a small bar to grab a drink or a snack while you wait. They have options for the lil ones at the lobby bar as well, and there's usually a friendly clown lady doing face paintings and ballons. The service has always been great and everyone is really friendly. If you've never been there, it's an actual airport so you get to see the planes on the tarmac right outside of the patio seating! Grab a nice, big michelada or a bottomless mimosa and enjoy the vibe. There's cornhole and giant Connect 4 on the patio too. You really can't go wrong with any of the food options, either, so don't be afraid to try something different!

Bacon western cheeseburger
Ray G.

This is the 2nd time I've been to this place and it did not disappoint. The vibe is always full of energy. DJ was spinning the cuts and the staff in their Christmas pajamas. All in the fun and spirit of the holidays. My chorizo omelet was savory and delicious with a side of beans! Definitely a place to come for good times and also can accommodate big parties. Only thing is no hard liquor only beer, selzers and wine.

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Ask the Community - The Riverside Airport Cafe

Probably a dumb question but do you actually get to see airplanes fly?

Yup. All the time.

Is it too loud here because of the planes to bring my toddler (14 month old)?

We started bringing my son and daughter when they were just a few months old and they never had any issues with the planes being too loud! It's a fun atmosphere for the kids.

Are there vegan options?

Yes, toast.

Pup friendly on the patio?

Yes it is! They even have water bowls and treats for our furry friends.

What are the breakfast hours?

Full menu all day

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