Riverside Cafe Bar
319 Reviews
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- Friday7:30 AM–7 PM
- Saturday7:30 AM–7 PM
- Sunday10 AM–7 PM
- Monday7:30 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM–7 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM–7 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM–7 PM
About the Business
Riverside Café Lewes - The loveliest Café in Lewes | The Riverside Café Lewes caters for all-weather visits with indoor seating and an alfresco area to relax with a coffee and watch the world go by. You can find our Café at the Riverside Centre in the heart of Lewes, right by the bridge in historic Cliffe High Street.
Contacts
Call Us
+441273487888
Riverside Centre, High St, Lewes BN7 2RE
Hours
- Friday7:30 AM–7 PM
- Saturday7:30 AM–7 PM
- Sunday10 AM–7 PM
- Monday7:30 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday7:30 AM–7 PM
- Wednesday7:30 AM–7 PM
- Thursday7:30 AM–7 PM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Dessert
- Seating
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Groups
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Dogs allowed
- Lunch
- Casual
- Great tea selection
- Brunch
- Outdoor seating
- Small plates
Recommended Reviews
Frankie
15.03.2024
Riverside Cafe Bar
We’ve been here a couple of times now for lunch. The smoothies and shakes are very nice. Food pretty basic but alright, nothing special. Service very slow. On most recent visit we had to ask repeatedly for our table to be cleared and wiped and chase up our drinks more than once. Staff seemed to be rushing about unsure of what they were meant to be doing without taking the initiative to clear tables as they walked right past them. Service needs improvement.
Indie Sutton
29.02.2024
Riverside Cafe Bar
Visited here on Saturday,Me and my mother both work full time and our time together is really valued.Unfortunately it was a very poor decision to spend our time here .We waited for our drinks for 30 minutes one black coffee and a cappuccino,asking the waitress politely assuming she may have been busy,however she was very rude and almost dismissed us and went over to clear 3 empty tables ignoring our request.When our food arrived late it was very greasy,the steak was very poor quality and overcooked,there was also oil covering the plate,I'm lactose intolerant so asked to substitute 2 main items of the dish and was simply offerd leafs as an alternative.I have worked in a restaurant and a Barista myself and understand the stressful aspect of the role however the service and quality of the food was terrible.In addition to the service and food I noticed the area we where sitting in was very dirty,lots of dead insects which where in webbs and dust all over the windowsill,where it appeared the cleaning of this area hadn't been done properly for quite some time.
James Archer
23.02.2024
Riverside Cafe Bar
This place is a total mess, no management, dirty, staff sweet but clueless, no service, they literally got everything wrong during my first and last visit. To top it off they asked me to pay upfront inspite of table service and then didnt have wat I paid for and seemed to think refunding the difference was strange.
Seerche Dindial
18.02.2024
Riverside Cafe Bar
Unfortunately I got food poisoning from eating the full breakfast. A sausage did look a bit anemic, but after waiting 45 minutes for food, even though we were told 20, we just ate quickly as we had to leave. Tried to email to resolve but never heard anything back and I ended up loosing a whole day's wages because of the sickness. They were severely understaffed on a busy Sunday afternoon and it appeared only one person doing the food.It's a shame as I used to love going there but definitely avoiding the food.
Robin Otter
11.02.2024
Riverside Cafe Bar
Came for Sunday lunch, was quite busy but not overloaded. We ordered a wrap and a sandwich - these took over 1 hour to arrive (this is not an exaggeration, we checked the time on our receipt). Food was good when it finally came but this really is unacceptable service for two simple items - they need to employ more kitchen staff or simplify the menu to allow items to be made more quickly. Staff tried their best and were friendly, but there were many other people asking ‘will it be much longer’ so clearly not just us.Unfortunately I wouldn’t order food there again.
R B
11.02.2024
Riverside Cafe Bar
1 star review for the absolutely awful way the chef treated one of the young waitresses today, in front of the everyone. It was an extremely angry, threatening and demeaning way to speak to her. Creating a scene to try and belittle her. I felt extremely uncomfortable having to witness that and will not support a business that treats staff like that.It was busy and she may have made a mistake, but his reaction and lack of professionalism and demeanour towards the waitress speaks volumes. I am sorry she had to be treated this way. Very shocked to have seen this unacceptable management style.
Skye Chen-Tierney
08.02.2024
Riverside Cafe Bar
The lady sells ice-cream was very rude by telling us to wait until the payment has gone through. Ice-cream scoop was the smallest I have ever had plus tastes terrible. There is also a sign saying something like you can’t be seated if you are just having ice-cream. Not good experience and won’t go back there.
Rax Lakhani
20.01.2024
Riverside Cafe Bar
Geogeous café with nice street terrace seating forounging in the sunshine. Full English breakfast is decent. The fresh juices are also worth a try. Friendly, smiley staff.
Angie Michel
18.12.2023
Riverside Cafe Bar
I was really disappointed with this cafe. On a rare day off, i decided to visit. Worst decision EVERFirstly, I was encountered by very tired furnishings, and rancid cushions. These cushions, gracing the seats are only fit foBut, I persevered, and decided on a meal from the menu left on the table (despite a waitress flitting about, but she made no contact)I was especially keen to try a Hash, so I promptly went to the till and order. Only to be told... THERES NO CHEF!!!!!!!!... and that they aren't serving cooked mealsI was kindly offered a small selection of filled baguettesAfter which I promptly walked out and went to a fabulous restaurant down the road (which will be getting a 5 star review)Riverside Cafe Bar really needs to pull up their socks
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Riverside Centre, High St, Lewes BN7 2RE
Riverside Cafe Bar