Rivercafe in Hammersmith and Fulham

Wonderful example of an old-school cafe with modern twists to the menu. A wide selection of options and pleasingly busy. The staff are friendly and helpful, they ensured we had a good time. A takeaway service runs alongside the sit-in space, which is charming. The food was excellent as was the coffee.

Great food and service right across the road from an underground station I take regularly. Worth a visit, feels like home

Amazing quick service 2 days running for a takeaway coffee order for 9 people working locally. She even remembered the order day 2. Very friendly, calm and efficient.

I have been staying near this cafe for years and now kicking myself that I’ve not been in before. Honestly the best breakfast I’ve had in a long while. The cafe is your traditional no frills type establishment, but it’s warm, clean and the staff are very welcoming and helpful. Coffee was good and HOT - which is hard to find nowadays! We had one full English and one vegan (sausage, mushrooms, spinach, tomato, beans, and delicious bubble & squeak) Hot tasty food on hot plates, what more could you ask for? I’ll definitely be back every time I visit Putney from now on:

A hidden little gem! Felt very welcome, great prices and the staff are just brilliant. Def recommend

What a pleasure to find a traditional cafe so close to Putney Bridge underground station and the Premier Inn where we were staying. We had breakfast there three times and found a warm welcome from the latest family member to run the place in the 45 years the family has been here - so nice to hear Italian being spoken even by the younger generation. The tea was very good, unusually so in my view, and each breakfast, whether beans on toast, fried eggs, sausage or bacon sandwiches was equally delicious. This is not haute cuisine, I hasten to add, but a thoroughly enjoyable traditional breakfast. You will not find an impeccable decor but you will get a piece of history in the making! The photos above reflect the cafe perfectly. We would not hesitate to recommend it and will certainly be back.

I love it here. The friendly staff and their welcoming attitude put you at ease in what could be a rather bleak environment , otherwise described as a retro 1950’s gem with a certain cinematic quality. All sorts of people sitting around eating and reading the papers . Ham eggs and chips unsurpassed and vey good value. I enjoy it more with every visit.

Old-school menu served with a smile. We had the full-English breakfast and sausage, mash and onions (particularly nice gravy and onions. No room for pudding

It is fair to say that this establishment sets the gold standard in charming, friendly, down-to-earth service. The gentleman in charge understands the true meaning of hospitality; each and every customer who comes through the door is given a warm, enthusiastic welcome. I used to frequent River Cafe when I worked in the area intermittently from 1998 onwards, and had last visited the cafe almost 15 years ago. Despite the long hiatus, the owner managed to recognise me when I popped in for breakfast with my partner this June. The ship is still as well-run as it ever was; the team comprises family members with a professional dedication to their work. River Cafe is a refreshing contrast to the anaemic, soulless, plug-and-play corporate coffee shops that plague our high streets and town centres. If I were a Fulham fan on my way to Craven Cottage, I'd make a point of stopping off here for some nourishment before a game!

I have used this cafe many times. The staff are very friendly and the food is good. A special is available every day and there are numerous dishes & sandwiches/panini available. By todays costs very very reasonable. I would recommend this place highly. The only time to not go is when Fulham are playing at home as it is exceptionally busy then and tables are always full.

MY SON AND I HAD JUST EXPIERIENCED THE FULHAM FC TOUR (WE ARE FULHAM LOYAL) -HAD LUNCH HERE - SUPERB

Good honest full English Saturday morning before heading on to Twickenham for the rugby November 2022. We are back again March 2023 and will be having breakfast here. Friendly family run cafe.

Not much time as about to set of for a walk with my rambling group. No problem though: helpful manager and staff made sure I got my BLT baguette and coffee with all my requirements met. Another great independent. Varied menu available apparently.

Stayed at premier inn Putney Bridge over the weekend and visited this brilliant cafe just around the corner, fantastic find, family run, massive choice of breakfast items inc bubble & squeak and black pudding which was lovely by the way, 2 oat flat whites, full breakfast for just over £12.00 beats Wetherspoon’s hands down, Well done to the owners and staff for keeping it traditional and true value for money Five stars

This is a lovely welcoming family-owned cafe. I loved the bacon, eggs and mushrooms and my spouse loved the poached eggs on smashed avocado on granary toast.

Found this by accident as was staying at the Premier Inn and had intended to have breakfast there but the restaurant was closed for repairs. So glad now as probably wouldn't have found it. Was recommended to us by the staff at the hotel. Very friendly and great menu.. nothing was a problem. Food arrived promptly and tasty classic breakfast food and fab service. Great bacon roll and builders tea. Value was great ... under £14 for 2 breakfasts and 4 teas ... highly recommend

We found this place by accident, arriving at Putney Bridge Station. Had breakfast on our first full day and that was that - we decided this would be our preferred breakfast venue for the rest of our stay. It really is a great little cafe. Great food selection, orders arrive freshly cooked and hot. Lovely friendly staff as well. 10/10 in our book!

For 45 years this has been a family run traditional working men's cafe, which are now surprisingly rare. Directly opposite the entrance/exit to Putney Bridge tube station, it opens at 7am and closes at 3.30pm weekdays, 10am to 3.30pm on Saturdays and closed on Sundays. They remember you, and your regular order and are friendly and helpful. Grandad still helps out during busy times. Order and pay at the counter, then sit down and they will find you. Takeaway sandwiches are also popular here. Food comes quickly. Quality of ingredients is somewhat poor but it is an inexpensive place. The chips are always hot and consistently and impressively better than at many of the more expensive establishments we've eaten at. I've been coming here off and on for nearly 20 years, whenever I have business nearby. Pre-plandemic they used to be crowded at lunchtime. It's quieter right now but business will no doubt improve as workers continue to return.

I love this traditional family run cafe opposite Putney Bridge Station ; I would come here for breakfast on my way to work at Charing Cross Hospital or after finishing a night shift . The food is excellent, as is the builder's tea and the...

One of the best proper cafes in London....Run by an Italian family as all good cafes should be...great listening to the banter between the owner and the regulars...lovely to support an independent business that prides itself on great service and food...Opens nice and early too...

This is on my door step but I’ve never really noticed it but today I decided I’m diving in. Through the the door we were welcomed with a friendly smile and shown the options and chose our table and enjoyed the delights of the chosen...

Just had breakfast at Rover Cafe across from Putney Bridge Station. The staff were lovely and the food was delicious. The coffee was fantastic!

Love this cafe, visit every other Saturday. Very friendly family service. They always give you a warm welcome and remember what you had last time. Food is always excellent cafe food.

I pop in here every so often for my eggs chips beans and sausages and its always cracking. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Long may this place keep going amongst the big chain restaurants.

How many times have i walked past you? Time to apologise. Great. Simply great. Felt like a true community here, great people, great food and great coffee. Stuff your Michelin stars and sterile national chains, this is what its all about. Real. Places like this...

Lovely place and lovely people. Bang opposite Putney Bridge tube. Traditional breakfasts, beans on toast, omelettes etc and great tea. If I’m in the area again I’ll definitely pop in.

A proper traditional caff, good coffee & fry up just as you like it, vintage furniture and Formica tables, friendly staff, will definitely be back.

In London for concert. Stayed at Premier Inn Putney Bridge and came in for breakfast the next morning. Straightforward, friendly cafe with a lively buzz and a good mixture of tourists and locals. Great choice of food and as the menu board says, if you...

Absolutely adored this little cafe. We visited twice while waiting to pick up a rental car and then drop off. We had the great pleasure of meeting Renata & her husband. What a beautiful couple. We had a very hearty breakfast and Delicious homemade cakes...

I have eaten here several times in the past couple of months and it is without doubt one of the finest restaurants I have had the pleasure of eating at. Seasonal, imaginative, freshest of fresh ingredients all cooked to the very highest of standards. Fabulously...

No other classic greasy spoon in London quite like it. Fantastic value for money and a lovely family run business. Highly recommended for a hearty breakfast or lunch.

Fantastically welcoming and warm environment. Just want you want for a cafe (not café). Had the bubble with eggs & bacon and was great. Just as a quick aside, Stephen P who have 1 star on the 15th May & mentioned it having a star.......

We have been coming here for our once or twice a year visit to Putney and each time we come back we are remembered and made welcome. A busy café offering the best coffee and food. Great people as well. We will be back. The...

It is disheartening to see travel trolls bemoaning cafes like this. The importance of Trip Advisor is to represent locations that tick the box of their own particular strengths. The River Cafe is a hearty, friendly representation of the good old English ‘greasy spoon’/transport style...

I’ve been here a few times now and keep thinking it will get better. It doesn’t. It’s overpriced, cramped and food is nothing special. Had pasta in tomato sauce. It was exactly that. Totally underwhelming. When I read the other reviews and some say it’s...

The best in London, food, service, wine, ambience.. I don’t think I have ever had a bad dish. Veal chop is the best ever! Well done RC

Been having breakfast at this place for the last year and wouldn’t go anyway where else! Staff are so friendly and sweet. Breakfast and coffees here are always delicious! You get a nice warm welcome as soon as you walk in the door. Amazing family...

Third visit to the River Cafe and a bit disappointing. For the price I’d expect a lot more. Last two visits I’ve been blown away by the food but this time my sense was massively overpriced. Best dish was the courgette which came free with...

Fantastic staff who went the extra mile, delicious food, looked after my birthday daughters impeccably.

we have been going to the River Cfe since it opened and it remains my favourite restaurant anywhere. It is that good. The service, ambiance and most of all the food remain at the very highest of standards, but it always feels relaxed and comfortable....

I think one or two reviews on here are confusing this gem of a cafe with another place nearby . This is situated directly opposite the tube station and I had the pleasure of calling in last Saturday before the Fulham v Forest match. Perhaps...

Visited here before going to see a match at Craven Cottage. Recommended by a friend that visits often. No frills family run cafe but clean. Had cheese omelette and chips which was good. Husband had a bacon panini which was crammed full of bacon. Nice...

I was talking to a friend about my recent culinary adventures and mentioned how Dinner had really improved since my last visit, the Angler was a great new find etc etc and he said his favourite restaurant was still the River Cafe and I responded...

I was too early for the Fulham game so decided to go in here pre-match. I was greeted with a friendly smile which was a good start. I asked for 2 eggs on 2 toast with bacon, well done. I was asked 'Runny yolk'. On...

Stayed over the road from this at premier inn After deciding not to go for breakfast at the premier inn as we waited ages for someone to come to us we decided the next morning to try the cafe we wished we had used one...

I like this place very much! Have had breakfast several times and enjoy the family atmosphere. Feels like you are in Italy. The food is fresh and honest. Reasonably priced and good service. Simple, don't expect anything fancy. Lot's of regulars returning here.

They remember who you are and your usual. They are cheery and always make conversation. The food will wow no one but its great for a hungover Friday breakfast.

Live in NW London so only been there twice, but really nice staff and food good value for money, which is why we went back a second time. Would reccommend!

A truly wonderful meal. Would thoroughly recommend and will be back! We have been meaning to eat here for a long time and it didn't disappoint! :)

River cafe is truly average. Once upon a time where good quality London restaurants were few and far between it may have stood out from the crowd. Now it's average food and service and high end prices. Given London has so much choice these days...

thus place exists since 1940 and is run by an Italian family. it's classic UK breakfast, sandwich etc with a grand focus on taste. this gives every hipster breakfast and lunch shop a run for its money on speed, quality, taste, price and friendliness. a...

We were so lucky discovering this place! Business run by Italian family, though they serve divine English breakfast! They were amazingly friendly, even prepared something extra especially for our little son. Decent prices, real decor, true food, fantastic atmosphere. Enjoy!!!

I used to come here and lot when I lived in Earls Court but after I moved not too often. It's worth travelling to as the breakfasts and lunches are to die for and cheap as chips. It's been here for years and is run...

If you haven't been to this landmark, it is time you do. One of my very favourite restaurants in London, excellent food, excellent service and a lovely owner. the location is terribly difficult to get to but well worth the effort.

Set next to Putney Bridge tube station on north side of the bridge. Real old school, friendly family feel with great decor and furniture. Food is standard fare but freshly prepared, well presented and tasty. Not the cheapest but I wouldn't expect it to be...

Was a season ticket holder at Fulham for just over 5 years. This was a fixture in the pre-match routine. Always packed with fans. Staff were very friendly and the grub was great to fuel me for the big match - nothing beats a fry...

Found River Cafe when I googled 'Best Brunches' near Putney Bridge Tube Station and what a find!!! Also couldn't be any closer, dead opposite the tube exit!!!! To call it an 'Old Fashioned Greasey Spoon' would give totally the wrong impression, yes it is a...

Several generations of a really professional Italian family look after you. They really know their business. Friendly, clean, great cafe food, very fair prices. Always happy to spend money here - it's old school, sweet as anything. Totally recommend.

The full English and other choices, Good lattes and all that, plastic table tops, attentive staff, good atmosphere, appropriate prices (a fiver for a big breakfast).

This cafe shares it's name with one of my favourite restaurants, which isn't actually too far away. However for breakfast this is as good as it gets. Everything is freshly cooked, piping hot and cooked exactly the way it should be. If you want a...

We came here for a late breakfast and found the staff friendly and polite. The food is typical café fare served in a no nonsense old fashioned café setting. The food is very good and in particular the poached Eggs and ham was perfectly cooked....

Great food, great atmosphere, great prices, friendly staff, full of character. I wish there were more places like this!

Calling this cafe a 'greasy spoon' would do the place a disservice. Quite possibly the best cafe in London. Serves breakfast and lunch in a traditional cafe setting. Family owned and run with great food. Staff always remember what you like and greet you like...

Great food, affordable prices. Family run business. Excellent specials.Just one special per day , so guaranteed fresh.

one fried egg, sausage, a on and beans and a cup of tea. £4.85. Fantastic value. staff friendly. Opposite Putney tube station. Half price of Bills but obviously not as sophisticated.

A cute little café, seemingly family run, right opposite the exit of Putney Bridge tube station. Only £1 for a mug of tea which is excellent value for West London! Only round the corner from the Thames footpath so great location. Very friendly staff.

This cafe is great! It looks like a typical greasy spoon, and in fact does have the typical egg/bacon/baked beans/chips if that's your preference, but as it's run by a real Italian family, they also do lasagne, for example, and other Italian dishes, and very...

Brilliant breakfast and quick family friendly service. We always go there before Fulham games. Just located near putney bridge station.

This place is stuck in a 1970s time warp. You can't fault it though. Good prices hearty caf food. Very friendly family run joint. Great place for a full English fry up. Obviously it would win any healthy eating competitions but how many greasy spoons...

I absolutely love this cafe which is directly opposite Putney Bridge Station. It's great value, well cooked and wonderful staff. I do wish though that reviewers would stop confusing it with the other River Cafe which is very expensive and in an entirely different area!...

Had lunch here as a treat for my birthday. Yes it is expensive for what is essentially an Italian restaurant. However the food was delicious, very fresh ingredients, cooked beautifully. We has 3 courses and all the dishes were amazing. Lovely location and a very...

We ate here every morning we had free once we found this cafe behind our hotel near the Putney bridge railway station. It also seems to be a bus depo of sorts with red buses pulling up constantly. The clientele is clearly local mostly and...

Really bad value for money. Food is average but very expensive. There is no justification for the prices. My advice is to avoid.

This is a regular haunt for me, a place in London you can get a cup of tea for less than a pound is always a great find! Whether it's a sandwich or a fry up they are all great and it's not pretentious at...

Although the portions are small, they fill you up!! Incredibly tasty and refined! And they're not afraid to change things up a bit if you have any special requests! The chocolate nemesis cake is a must!

This is a fabulous cafe directly opposite Putney Bridge Station. We stayed at the Premier Inn but ate breakfast at the cafe both days. The bubble and squeak was delicious and the breakfasts are such good value. The owner and his wife are so friendly...

My first visit to this iconic restaurant was during the late nineties. I've since returned over and over again. The level of cooking had been consistently high, never disappoints, even through the changes in the kitchen team. The menu changes frequently but my favorites include...

Reminded me of my visit to Bar Italia in Soho and Capitan Carluccio in Battersea, another quirky, retro original Italian cafe that hasn't bowed to modernisation, and does what it does just right. So bubble and squeak breakfast for us today and of course an...

What a lovely experience and friendly staff.... The lady and husband were so kind to my 7year old too.... I had the best bacon and sausage roll I've ever had, it set us all up for the day for our trip to central London. Thank...

Stayed @ the Premier Inn close by and popped into the café for some breakfast last sat morning with the wife. Fantastic welcome from this family run café. My breakfast was awesome and the tea was good as well . A great start to the...

The service is extremely slick by friendly, efficient staff. The food is good but expensive. Starters at £18. I had an starter main and desert. this is an family runned business which has been going on for years. everything is great here I would recommend...

Brilliant, family run greasy spoon. Great atmosphere from Italian family, fab service. Wish it would poem on a Sunday for breakfast!

I've spent 4 months working around the corner and staying at the Premier Inn nearby. I went in here one morning and had 2 poached eggs on toast and a cup of tea. The food, atmosphere, service and price were spot on. As it happens...

I absolutely love this place! It's directly opposite Putney Bridge tube station and is 100% worth a visit for either a take or sit down meal. It's a great family run business and thing I like even more is that they remember what each customer...

Come here twice a week for my scrambled on granary with crispy bacon and tea. Great service and prompt service. It is a cafe that delivers what the label says! If you want your Starbucks do you really want to risk something individual and distinctive?...

After doing the Fulham/Palace 5k I decided it was time to stuff myself with the best greasy spoon cafe in London, yes it was only 11:30am Saturday morning but who cares... I haven't been here for about 5 months, and so look forward to a...

Lovely little café opposite Putney Bridge tube station. The family are so welcoming and the breakfast was excellent. Also very good coffee!

On the occasional visit to London & where possible I try to make a beeline for this Rivers Cafe (not the pretentious one near Hammersmith). This is very much a family run joint with Ma & Pa snr still at work while their son takes...

this cafe was recommended to us by a friend who owns an apartment in the area. atmosphere is great and the food ver good. it is fast and super friendly. definitely a returner!!

We regularly visit this friendly, Italian-family-run cafe. It can be relied on to offer a selection of everyday English food. No fancy cooking, just a cafe meal, but they've been doing this for many years, and we feel at home there.

lovely italian family run cafe...huge hot and cold food menu with lots of veggie options...for the veggie breakfast you can choose what u want so can make it vegan if you want....and they have soy milk....charming and quaint in a retro way...definitely better than the...

My sons who live in London recommened this place for our wedding anniversary. The staff are very friendly and efficient . Food is good , very reasonable portions. I just came back from sorrento where I had similar food but half the price. I don't...

This was probably a once in a lifetime visit as I was on my way to watch the Boro v Fulham at Craven Cottage along the Thames.Italian owners give a friendly welcome and create a warm atmosphere.I had coffee and bacon sandwich,read the newspaper and...

We popped in to the river cafe as we was in the area for the oxford/cambridge boat race and how glad i am that we did ! what a little gem this place is ! Theres lots to choose from the menu and a lovely...

I used to eat here over twenty years ago for client lunches and while the food was good, to be honest I was very young & didn't really appreciate the effort that they put in to sourcing the best ingredients. I was lucky to be...

Classic caff with tea for 90p and great ambience. Open from 7 a.m. to 3 .30 p.m during the week. Good full english breakfast and lunch. You almost step into it when coming out of the only tube exit there is at Putney. Pay attention...

The day before we went to River cafe we went to Murano in Mayfair. The bill in each location was virtually the same, but there is a huge difference in quality between these two places. Don't get me wrong, RC is very very good food,...

Visited here with two friends to catch up after Christmas.Seriously it does not get better than this. Setting, food, service and vibe is so smooth, simply lovely.....

Please, please, please, will people stop writing incorrect reviews for this great cafe. Unfortunately there are two establishments running under the same name. One is a little cafe near Putney Bridge Station, the other is a very expensive Italian restaurant. If you want to write...

Its opposite Putney Bridge station, and it's NOT THE River Cafe - don't be misled by some Reviews on TA, they've mistaken it. I had a full breakfast, two good americanos, and two toast. £7.50 - in London! Service by the family was good, friendly;...