River Gardens Café in Greenwich

Came upon The River Gardens Cafe while walking the Thames Path...and are very glad we did! Great food and coffee, beautifully presented and very tasty. Welcoming staff, great views across the Thames and interesting decor. Spotlessly clean. Hope to visit again to try the delicious cakes on display!

We came from NW London to have my birthday brunch here and it was a lovely surprise!! Location was excellent, lovely river views and easy to get to, plenty of residential parking a short walk away. The actual cafe/restaurant was really well kept and maintained, with seating both inside and outside. The venue is clean and tidy, no sticky tables, the bathrooms are kept well etc, especially as it is a family friendly and dog friendly place - which is very welcomed!!!! Food was brilliant I had the eggs benedict, my partner the full American breakfast and my mum the full English. All three dishes were superb - we all tried a bit of each others food. The food was cooked perfectly, thank you to the chef. It must be noted this is a family run place and you can tell they care ..... this is really seen in the quality ingredients used, eggs were lovely and the sausage and bacon is really tasty. They also surprised me with a little cake which was very thoughtful. This was a great start to the day and I am sure we will all be returning!!!!

Beautiful breakfast on the river, away from the crowded Greenwich Village. The place is quirky and friendly and beautiful and the food delicious and cater for everyone- allergies, vegan etc Highly recommended are the avo, salmon and egg on toast, with a delish flat white!

Ambiente encantador, buena comida. Personal amable y servicial. Lugar perfecto para el almuerzo, ya que el menú tiene muchas opciones. Gran hallazgo en Greenwich justo en el paseo del Támesis.

Café más amable que he estado en Londres! El personal es increíble y muy servicial. Gracias especiales a Martina y a su compañera de trabajo (¡perdón por no haber entendido su nombre!) por su increíble servicio.

Fantástico café en un entorno hermoso y muy interesante - bicicletas, barcos y bric un brac colgando del techo, una pantalla de luz increíble... Y el personal es encantador - perro amistoso, niño y gente amable

This is such a lovely cafe with excellent coffee. A very interesting space, with loads of weird and wonderful items on the ceiling and the wall. Helpful and very friendly staff. We go there for coffee every week and absolutely love it. It's a perfect place to stop when we walk our dog (who is a big fan of their doggy ice cream!)

Encontré un pequeño lugar en el paraíso! La parte del Café no le hace justicia a este lugar. A la edad de 61 años, nunca he probado una comida tan buena y tan importante, conocer a un personal tan agradable y genuino. Familia dirigida por marido y mujer apasionados, que simplemente van esa milla extra. Tan raro ahora. Desayuno , almuerzo y estupendos tés crema para toda la familia , incluidos los perros 🐕 con su menú real . LOVE IT LOVE IT, Vivo a una hora de distancia, pero voy a hacer de esto nuestro local. Consejo >Debe probar pollo kebab

Muy bueno para un almuerzo familiar relajado. La comida era buena, de un menú relativamente limitado, tuve una ensalada de pollo caliente - el servicio fue rápido. El ambiente era agradable y centrado en la familia. Después del almuerzo nos sentimos cómodos jugando un juego de cartas.

Personal muy amable, acogedor y burbujeante. El desayuno era muy bueno. Teníamos el vegetariano y el filete con huevos. El filete con huevos tenía una salsa casera de chimichurri que le daba un sabor extra. Sin embargo, las tortitas son un must try. Nunca antes había tenido algo así. Increíble... Necesitaba el buen paseo por el Támesis después de ese desayuno.

Nada especial... horrible, barato sándwich de dedos de pescado gris con un dedal lleno de papas fritas por casi 14 libras... sentado en la planta baja de un bloque de oficinas rodeado de andamios... un inodoro... y algunos perros que jadeaban. Hay un montón de mejores opciones alrededor.

La comida es maravillosa y el servicio excelente. Lamentablemente tenían andamios cuando visitamos, pero el interior y la comida hablaban por sí mismos. Planeamos volver a visitarlo cuando podamos ver el río también. Muchas gracias... especialmente a la encantadora dama que me sirvió y me hizo un cumplido encantador... me alegró el día.

Normalmente me gusta mucho este lugar, pero tuve que escribir esta crítica sobre el matcha latte muy pobre que me dieron hoy. Básicamente no hay matcha en él, como muestra la imagen. Parece que pagué 4 libras. 70 para leche de avena.

Un hallazgo fabuloso. Disfrutamos de un maravilloso brunch tranquilo en la terraza exterior. Excelente ubicación y vistas preciosas. La comida era excelente y el servicio perfecto. Sin duda volveremos.

Un lugar muy pintoresco en un gran día soleado para el almuerzo en este restaurante. El personal era muy amable y profesional. Fuimos allí como un trío el domingo pasado, pero los 2 tuvimos que esperar a nuestra amiga y su perro, sin embargo, tengo que decir que el personal nunca nos apuró o nos hizo sentir que teníamos un tiempo limitado a pesar de que el restaurante estaba lleno! Finalmente, nuestra amiga con su perro llegó y nos atendieron. La comida era deliciosa. Nos atendieron Andreas, Martina, Alberto y Aiden y todos eran fabulosos, amables y profesionales. Kudos a todos ellos. Cuando estuvimos allí, observamos a un padre de perro y su perro pasaban por allí y el perro se negó a moverse hasta que el padre del perro lo llevó dentro. (fue hilarante ver) Dijo que su perro siempre hace eso y le encanta el helado de perro que se sirve allí! Sin duda volveré allí de nuevo cuando tome mis pequeños walkies pooch o para el almuerzo / almuerzo tardío con mis amigos.

Love our local friendly cafe for amazing quality breakfast with a great choice, the best views of the Thames, incredible zingy carrot & orange juice and the ever lovely Alberto who gives great service and quality Italian home-cooking tips!!!

Popped in for a breakfast after a night shift and was rather disappointed. The waiter was really nice but food was disappointing...ordered egg Florentine and the eggs were hard in the middle, felt like premade and warmed up in a microwave. Sauce was tasteless and so was the spinach...expected more for &10.95😞

Just been for the first time, what an amazing little place: lovely decor , great food, friendly staff and dogs allowed. Haven't been to such a friendly and lovely place for ages, will defo be going back

Fabulous late lunch find beside the river. Very friendly service, great menu with big portions. Recommend the fish & chips- curry sauce is divine 😋 The French rosé wine is very easy drinking too!

Slightly away from the tourist hustle I found this most delightful family run business. Super views, excellent menu, fabulous decor and incredible service! What more could you want? We were a large table of 8 and everyone spoke highly about the food and the great vibe here. The tables are not too close together which is also a huge plus. Highly recommended.

The cafe was open as usual, in spite of the construction work. The staff are friendly. The decor is ecclectic and charming. The food selection is appetizing. The mocha was superb. I had to send my Garden Royale breakfast back because the sauce, and the eggs were cold. Cold cold, not lukewarm. The first explanation given was that it was due to the avocado and smoked salmon... I have had a similar dish in lots of places, and I therefore know that it is not supposed to be served cold, unless you let the dish sit for like 10 minutes after preparing. The second try was better. However, while the beetroot-infused hollandaise is unusual, it does not beat a proper hollandaise. I love the fact that the place is dog-friendly, and there are a few dog chairs available. Very cute.

I have always enjoyed the River Gardens Café. Today was extra special with a really friendly welcome and fantastic service. BTW do not order the Breakfast in Bread unless you are super hungry, it is like 2 meals on its own

The staff were super friendly and accommodating with a baby and pram in tow! We were seated quickly and our order was taken shortly afterwards. The food was served quickly, it was hot and full of flavour. 😋 I would recommend their scrumptious buttermilk pancakes which are light, fluffy and an absolute delight! 🤤 it will definitely keep you coming back for more. We left with a hot drink to take a scenic walk along the river Thames.

We booked ahead for lunch for 4 plus 1 dog on the day, but there were still a few unbooked tables available for walk-ins. The welcome we received was genuine and consistent throughout a busy lunch time. Staff were calm, helpful, very efficient, very pleasant, and confident and welcoming toward dogs. The location is right beside a bend in the river with only the broad walkway between the cafe and the river, and the views are excellent. The food was all cooked to order and fresh poached eggs were cooked perfectly and were warm, very tasty, very easy on the eye, and the hot and cold drinks were delicious. The service was seamless and quick, and so pleasant - the waitress looked you in the eye. The atmosphere and hubbub of conversation, with only two dog barks, were never overpowering, and included two parties of 10 people which never dominated. Go for a walk along the River Thames, visit the Cutty Sark or take a walk in Greenwich Park and you will receive a warm welcome and freshly cooked food at this Cafe. Thank you.

Lovely place by the riverfront. Fantastic service by Lara. Food is very good and they welcome dogs which is an added bonus. We will be back!

Nice place on the waterfront. Very accommodating and hospitable. All members of staff that we interacted with were very friendly. Great choice of food and tasted good too. Will definitely be returning.

Delicious brunch options, incredible service, and a very fair price. The views are oustanding and the servers are fast, attentive and kind. Definitely recommend!

Lovely location, good food and very friendly staff. Also happy to adapt to suit picky people like me!

The staff were freindly and efficient. The decor was lovely. The prices acceptable. There was a decent choice of food. I thought I had found a spot I would return to over and over again but the food, not great, just very average. I doubt I will revisit. Shame.

Extremely friendly staff, their restaurant is very modern and stylish, amazing atmosphere. The restaurant itself has really fresh food. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and the menu is beautiful for all dietary needs. The location of the restaurant is fantastic with views of Greenwich and the o2. This restaurant is a family run business and the staff are lovely, welcoming and very helpful with any needs required.

This restaurant is amazing. The view is stunning it’s right on top of the river I come here all the time with my sisters and my walking group. We come here all the time the breakfast is amazing lunch and dinner. The food is so fresh and the ingredients are so lovely. The staff are wonderful and very friendly as a family run business and the location is phenomenal wit views of greenwich and O2

Great Food!, Great Service and fantastic views. Would recommend to anyone. Be sure to check out the Korean Chicken Burger and Homemade Cookie Dough, tasted amazing!

Top spot, great food and lovely people. Best cake, lovely selection of food and a relaxing atmosphere and location.

Great food, great atmosphere, everyone is welcome...genuinely good, well thought out and delicious vegan options

Lovely setting and staff couldn’t be nicer. Visited here after staying near by. The food was excellent, pancakes were light as a feather, and after speaking to the owner, this is a very refined recipe. Will definitely be back if I’m in the area again. It’s a little hidden gem.

Love this place, had a wonderful Sunday lunch al fresco with my daughter, the chicken skewers were amazing, I recommend them highly! The service was also amazing, our waitress Mia really looked after us.

A great afternoon tea to celebrate our Mums 80th birthday last week. Happy to tweek the menu for us re some dietary requirements. Friendly and helpful staff and a gorgeous location. Thank you for making it special and a surprise palate cleanser at the end...

Having never visited before I chose this delightful cafe for afternoon tea with 6 friends. What a wonderful find! The selection of sandwiches and cakes was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was also impeccable.

I’ve been to River Gardens several times now and always love it. The cafe has a fun, eclectic and cozy vibe. The direct view of the Thames and the London skyline is unbeatable. The friendly, family-owned restaurant is great for business meetings, a quick coffee,...

We popped in without a booking on a lovely Sunday morning, there weren't any outside tables but the manager sat us inside momentarily and quickly found us a table outside. We had the full English breakfast, one with fried eggs, the other with poched eggs,...

My new fave at RGC is the stunning afternoon tea. Omg those scones! Beautiful light, tasty sandwiches a gorgeous selection of cakes and a yummy pot of tea. Perfect

I had the Avo. Hard scrambled eggs, I toasted sourdough bread, lumpy avocado and next to none. Exactly opposite to what it says on the menu.

River Gardens serves one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had: the pancakes are crispy yet fluffy and all the products are excellent quality, very tasty. The place is lovely, well decorated, peaceful and quiet, with a stunning view of the city beyond the Thames....

Was really looking forward to going here after finding it on Google. Looked ideal with 2 children and our puppy and the fact it was dog friendly was a plus. However, we were told we could only have a table for an hour and after...

Really nice spot for breakfast or lunch. Lovely greeting when we arrived from the lady with dark hair and the place has a really nice vibe in general. Food and coffee were both decent. Will return next time in the area. Thank you!

When you want the best food, the friendliest staff and a fantastic location there's only one place in Greenwich to go. Paris and Hassan and their team are so welcoming I'd happily eat here every day of the week

We happened upon River Gardens by accident whilst out for a family walk on Sunday. The staff were so helpful (even providing a bowl of water for a dog) and the food was delicious - I would recommend the Korean Chicken Burger, but the Gluten...

Firstly I should say I hardly write reviews as mostly I am not one for seeing the worst & pretty forgiving, esp when places are busy etc. so I hardly ever write a poor review but….This was Very disappointing given the other reviews. Came for...

Having missed each others birthdays, a friend and I decided to book afternoon tea at our favourite local spot. The food and service is always excellent, but we had never been here for a proper English tea. It was fabulous! Three layers of delicious treats...

Went for a brunch/lunch on saturday. Plenty of tables to offer inside but we had to be put outside in the cold even though we were there less than an hour and plenty of tables were leaving which i would’ve thought would’ve made room for...

Delightful Autumn day spent in the Greenwich area was capped by the perfect easy lunch at River Gardens Cafe. Relaxed and slightly boho atmosphere matched our mood. Good food reasonably priced and everyone was able to find something to their taste. I had the Korean...