Riverside Cafe, Bar & Restaurant

Stopped here lunch Wait was 40 minutes for food and they were closing at 13:30. We arrived at 13:20. So some fruit smoothies and cake which were alright. Addit I accept that the industry is struggling with staffing. But I didn’t advocate they remove masks and the obvious impact this would have on business. This is only wave 1 of Covid and if you think staffing is an issue now wait will we reflect the experiences of the rest of the world! If your business doesn’t change to this new reality then this sorry tale will repeat itself.

We are from out of state, and the lady Shannon that looked after us here today was so kind and attentive. She really made us feel relaxed and welcome, as if she really does care about her job. We were in a rush and she was more than happy to find out what time our food would be ready if we ordered and it was exactly on time. It all worked out perfectly. Coffee’s tasted great too, and the food was amazing, especially the special sauce on the smash avo. All round great experience.

Update: at no point did we suggest there was an issue with language. It was the tone and mannerism in which we were spoken to. Our coffee and milkshake was lovely today, however, our experience was let down by the food and service. I ordered the Salmon Benedict ($24 - pictured below). Unfortunately, the eggs were over cooked and the hollandaise was tasteless. When I spoke to the waitress, I was told “but the dish has sauce” in response to the eggs being over cooked. While I did eventually receive a refund, the poor service is what has resulted in this review. I wasn’t rude about the meal, however, I was spoken down to like a child by the waitress. I do thank the General Manager for refunding my meal though.

My friend and I visited this morning whilst staying overnight at nearby hotel. Great location but that's the only positive. We both ordered scrambled eggs with our breakfast however both of us could taste plastic with a strange consistency as seen. I asked what I thought was a nearby waitress if she could ask kitchen to try our eggs as they didn't taste, look or smell right. That's when things got worse I was confronted by her and her husband? Who started telling at us telling us to F off and leave!!! I was not yelling or rude and have never been so shocked and disgusted in all my life...AVOID this place like the plague this kind of service or defensive rude behaviour does not deserve anyone's business. ***UPDATE*** What absolute lies...there were no other customers??? My friend and I were the only ones sitting outside? Would you like me to post photos and a video I took?? Just admit you were rude and unprofessional instead of lying and placing the blame game....There are lots of other negative comments from the same day I visited are we ALL liars??? You are a piece of work

I visited a couple of times. It can get VERY busy but the looks of it, but it's definitely worth visiting if you're not in a rush. I had the scrambled eggs on today with bacon & mushrooms as a late breakfast. Very tasty & decent sized portion (neither too little nor too much). If/when I'm back in Perth, I'll definitely be making a stop here again.

Stopped by again for the best ham, cheese and tomato toasted sandwich and a side of yummy chips washed down with a cup of their consistently good coffee. As locals and regulars that like to drop by Riverside often, I don't understand why people are complaining about the owners we have only ever found them friendly and welcoming along with their lovely staff. Is it because you're not getting what you want or your own attitudes are receiving the responses they may deserve! Chill peeps there's enough hate and anger in this world. Treat people as you want to be treated.

Went to the riverside cafe for Mother’s Day breakfast, had a great breakfast all meals were cooked well and were hot. Sat outside on the outside decking with a view of the river which was nice and they had outdoor heating. Customer service was fantastic. Great servers and not a long wait time for food. Will visit again.