Riverside Restaurant Cafe

About

Diners, Breakfast & Brunch

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 170 Riverside Ave Ste 5, Bristol, CT 6010

Phone: (860) 582-7009

Work Hours

Mon 6:00 am-2:00 pm
Tue 6:00 am-2:00 pm
Wed 6:00 am-2:00 pm
Thu 6:00 am-2:00 pm
Fri 6:00 am-2:00 pm
Sat 6:00 am-2:00 pm
Sun 7:00 am-1:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Breakfast
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Jay A.

    star star star star star 23 July 2026

    Hands down Riverside is ranked in my top 3 restaurants for breakfast. Every single time I'm not disappointed. Just came home from there. Biscuits with sausage gravy were very good. Portion size could have been a bit better but the flavor was very good. Needed black pepper so I added it and we were good to go! Omelets are always perfect whenever I'm there. Also ordered a side of Oreo Pancakes. Wow. All I can think of. Everything you would want in an Oreo Pancake!

    They also did a little redesign with some new booths. Restaurant looks really good and the staff always very friendly!

  • Janelle P.

    star star star star star 21 July 2026

    This is a breakfast favorite in all of Bristol for me. Huge portions, friendly service and good food. Morning specials are a bargain. Get the hashbrowns with onions and you will go to heaven. They are golden brow crispy and creamy. Be sure to ask for the hot sauce. The place is outdated but who cares, I'm there for the food. You can take out too.

  • Dave S.

    star star star star star 9 July 2026

    Best breakfast burrito I've ever had. Home fries were perfect and offered cooked onions on them. Quick service, nice waitresses. I will be back.

  • Melissa B.

    star star star star_border star_border 8 July 2026

    If you're looking for your average hole in the wall, family run diner- this is it. The food is overall what you would expect- except the breakfast meat. It tastes like the sausage links are deep fried and the bacon is hard and unappealing. The waitresses are friendly and I have never had an issue service-wise. The food comes out fast- almost too fast. Makes you wonder if they saw me coming down the street LOL! But that's never something to complain about, and probably the best part of Riverside Diner. The only other big issue is parking. Unless you come for brunch or lunch (after 11 am), the parking is tight and it is hard to find a spot.

  • Samantha C.

    star star star star_border star_border 2 July 2026

    This is a typical diner. But so far stands as one of my top places for breakfast in the area. I'm a big breakfast lover and the portions and taste here are fantastic. The pricing isn't terrible but the service isn't anything to brag about. My coffee was empty for at least 10 minutes before getting a refill and there wasn't much attention given to the customers which is my reasoning for the three star rating.

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