"I love it here. Delicious coffee, fresh beans for at home at a reasonable price. Welcoming atmosphere, you really can't go wrong! Gets a bit busy on the weekend but they have a huge staff working and it moved very fast."

"Love this place. Inventive specials plus good classic drinks. And the bagel sandwiches are really fresh and tasty. Good vibe as well. Nice mix of students, families and the like. It’s always a good day when I get to go to Riverbend. A true community joint."

"Riverbend is exactly what a neighborhood coffee shop should be: welcoming, intentional, and rooted in community. The coffee is excellent, the food is great, and the atmosphere is warm and genuinely inviting. Some reviewers—especially those with only a handful of contributions—may miss the bigger picture. Coffee itself is built on global, diverse communities, and pretending that business exists separate from people, values, or dignity just isn’t realistic. Riverbend is clear about who they are: a place that believes all people deserve respect and that communities are worth protecting. That’s not “mixing politics and business.” That’s having values. And those values show up in how they treat customers, staff, and the neighborhood they’re part of. If you want great coffee in a space that supports all people, Riverbend is absolutely worth your time. If that makes you uncomfortable, this probably isn’t your place—and that’s okay. They’re doing just fine without that kind of business."

"Moved to the neighborhood two years ago and Riverbend is absolutely one of our staples. I constantly crave their coconut coldbrew in the off season, and am so glad that our nearest coffee shop actually has good coldbrew. Staff are really nice, they move as quickly as they can through busy weekend lines, and it always has a great vibe if we're looking to stay there. It can be hard to find a seat on weekends, but they've worked to increase seating options in the last year or so. I usually stop to get a sausage egg and cheese bagel sandwich before road trips and thoroughly enjoy (I'm from New Jersey so sure, it's not a THEC on a proper bagel, but it does the job well enough)."

"Riverbend Inn is a gorgeous spot with tall tiled ceilings, brick walls, and progressive vibes. Great coffee with plenty of variety (and whole beans to buy). The ciabatta with egg and bacon was tasty, well-seasoned, and the outdoor space is lovely."