
About Riverside Cafe
Riverside Cafe in Mount Vernon is a cherished local gathering spot where genuine hospitality and quality coffee create something you won't find at chains. Whether you're stopping by for their beloved Rise & Shine or settling in for classic cafe-style breakfast, you'll discover why neighbors keep coming back—it's the kind of place that feels like home. Join a community that values authentic connections over convenience.
What People Are Saying
from Google"We finally had the chance to try this charming little spot! The Rise & Shine did not disappoint & The BLT was fantastic as well! Everything was cooked to perfection, definitely hit the spot. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable, the servers were efficient and attentive to our needs. I highly recommend checking this place out! ♥️"
"My partner and I used to love coming to this restaurant for some cafe/diner style breakfast food. I remember the pricing was reasonable, portions were decently large, and the staff was always kind and attentive. It had been awhile since we had eaten here, so a few weeks ago we decided to pick up a chicken fried steak to go. Like I said, portions used to be a decent size, so we thought we'd split it. When we picked our food up, the one chicken friend steak was about $30. Is this price absurd? Yeah, for what the food is... it is. This felt like a steep increase in price, even compared to other local restaurants. When we got home, we opened our order. I had asked for gravy on the side, which showed us clear as day that our actual chicken fried steak was TINY. Like... the about the size of a regular tea bag (which we used as a "scale" for the photo we took). The staff was still friendly. That's about the only positive thing I can say here. We wont be coming back."
"I love this lil diner. It's quiet, staff is great at reading their customers and giving you exactly the amount of service you want. Food is great. Atmosphere is that is a small family dinner that knows their regulars by name. They also have a drive thru!"
"We stopped in for breakfast because we needed something substantial but didn't want a greasy spoon. This place did not disappoint. We got the crepes and the Santa Fe scramble. Both were excellent. I am a bit of a salsa connaisseur, and their homemade salsa was amazing. The coffee was smooth and didn't require much sugar. Overall it was a yummy meal."
"Family owned business, nice people. I was able to relax and plug in my laptop with nobody rushing me out the door. Older crowd. The food was great and portions were generous. I loved how they mixed in plenty of vegetables in their breakfast hash. Tasty mimosas! It's not a luxury place but it's low key and home-like. Not bad for what you pay for, considering the current economy in the region. I'll be back."
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