Riverside Cafe
📍 23A Waterside, Knaresborough HG5 8DE, UK
About Riverside Cafe
The Riverside Cafe offers a delightful dining experience right on the picturesque waterside in Knaresborough. With a superb Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 320 reviews, it's a firm favourite among locals and visitors alike seeking a delicious meal with a view.
Patrons consistently praise the quality and taste of the food, especially the highly recommended hot roast pork sandwiches, which are a popular choice. Reviews highlight excellent breakfast options, quality produce, and good value for money. The ordering process is straightforward, often at a window, ensuring prompt service even on busy days. The beautiful setting along the water makes it a perfect stop for a relaxing meal while exploring the charm of Knaresborough.
Visiting Information
The Riverside Cafe is open Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Weekend hours are Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with the cafe closed on Thursdays. The premises are fully accessible, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating. For convenience, the cafe accepts both credit and debit cards for payment, so there's no need to worry about having cash.
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📍 23A Waterside, Knaresborough HG5 8DE, UK
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Showing 5 of 320 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
We came here at the weekend on a super sunny day. There were plenty of tables to sit. You order at the window, our food came after about 15mins of waiting. The food was well priced and very tasty, we both had the hot roast pork sandwiches and they hit the spot! The location was super lovely as it’s right next to the river Can’t fault coming here!
Excellent pork sandwich. It caught our eye as we walked past and after a wander around the town we wanted to come back and try and it didn’t disappoint. Lovely menu to choose from!
Good breakfast, quality produce at good prices. Service was fantastic and pleasant. Everything was at ease. Beautiful location with lots to see and do. I would definitely recommend highly. 😉 👍
Been here had the experience I could not recommend this cafe to buy ice cream from as the portions are quite small in the tubs and very little value for money and it's overrated. Customer service is okay as with everything could improve over time. As long as they are busy the feeling I got and I felt the value for money goes out of the window with customer service. Please go and try and see for yourself for me its not worth a second visit.
What a fantastic little cafe. Al fresco seating, and if you prefer inside seating. We had the tea for two, beacon roll, cheese 🧀 and ham toastie with a portion of fries on the side very tasty. Staff were welcoming, friendly, helpful and polite. Good quick service in beautiful surroundings.