Riverside Cafe Tewkesbury in Tewkesbury

Very nice place to have a break and watch the world go by

Brilliant location right on the banks of the Avon! Lovely friendly and welcoming staff who take the time to stop and chat with the customers. Good choice of food available for the sweet or savoury tooth, with hot and cold drinks to wash it down! Great for sitting and watching the boats sailing up and down the Avon!

Lovely little cafe on the river

Stopped for a snack... i had ice cream ...was ok....friends chose a cream tea...£5.95 with tea....£6.95 with coffee....go figure?? Was really awful...tea in a paper cup....1 scone with rock hard butter pat, preserved cream in a plastic sealed tub and same with jam....all plonked on a disposable tray with a disposable wooden knife.....absolutely no finesse in presentation at all....costs nothing to get those elements right..... beautiful spot.....but really not worth wasting your money here....so many beautiful spots along the river where the effort is made to make for a much nicer experience....

Lovely spot on the river for a cup of tea and a snack

Had a nice coffee, and met the lovely Pat.... I really enjoyed my visit and friendly chat. Great stop, lovely riverside spot.

Busy yet relaxed. No options for a low carb diet.

What a delightful hidden gem! Well worth finding, this quaint little cafe is exceptional, the staff and friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Nothing is too much trouble. The riverside spot is wonderfully tranquil with plenty of well-spaced tables. Vegan options available too!

Lovely little spot to stop off and have an ice cream / coffee after a walk by the river. One of our go to spots - our children absolutely love being able to sit by the river, watching the ducks and boats going up and down + the ice creams are always delicious!

We felt welcomed in like family - the owner and team were so kind and friendly. We had ice-creams, which were delicious- and they offered us some bird feed so we could feed the baby swans while we sat by the water. If you’re passing through Tewkesbury in the summer months, definitely worth a visit!

Very friendly and great service

Amazing location with a wonderful atmosphere! The service was great with lovely and patient staff. The food is great and are linked to fair prices, they do a meal deal (which is what I had) that includes: a hot dog, Ice-cream and a can of drink. Overall, I would definitely recommend you stop by if you're in the area!

Lovely little cafe on the Avon riverside. Only outdoor seating available but with such a pleasant view you wouldn't want to be sat inside anyway! Tasty Bacon Baguettes, though no BBQ sauce to my husband's horror - but he is one of few who like it IMO! Nice coffee to complete our breakfast too. When we're back in Tewkesbury we will be sure to visit again!

Visited on a cold and wet Monday. Staff very friendly and we huddled under the parasols as they don't have any indoor seating. Must be very nice on a dry summer day

What a find!!!! delicious scone and coffee before we set off exploring the area. Thank you to the lovely girls.

Lovely friendly outdoor cafe set right on the river. Hidden gem only a couple of minutes walk from the High Street. The hot dogs were the best we’ve ever had. Highly recommend

Absolutely no idea what the previous reviewer seems to be banging on about??? The staff from the owner and the girls were friendly, chatty, happy to help. The food absolutely spot on, the location super. Would recommend to my family and friends & would definitely come back.

The area for this small cafe is perfect. The staff are all lovely but the food is expensive and not a lot to it

Cold hot dog in a bun that fell apart. No glass for the sparkling water. Terrible service, thankfully the view is lovely.

We paddle boarded here, was decent coffee and ice cream. Beautiful location on the water. We met the owner who was playing guitar and singing to entertain the customers. We really enjoyed the performance, he seemed a lovely person and helped make it a wonderful atmosphere!

This is an absolute hidden gem. All the tables overlook the river Avon. It’s just perfect. My friend and I don’t normally stop for coffee when we’re out , but couldn’t resist this cafe. I can’t praise it enough. It’s probably the only cafe in Tewkesbury next to the river. It’s a bit a little bit off the High Street, so follow the signs. Head towards the abbey. You won’t be disappointed. Whilst we didn’t try the food , the menu has plenty of choice for lunch. I’d go there again tomorrow if I had time. Try it …….l

I visited today and the location was absolutely stunning especially in this glorious weather but my 1 star review is solely for who I am guessing is the owner and if i could leave zero stars i would. I witnessed a young man arrive with a delivery for the cafe from a food supplier (the temperature was around 24° and I'm guessing this driver had been out in this heat all day) The man who I assume is the owner was absolutely disgusting. To hear him being so rude so obviously was embarrassing not just for the customers including myself but the delivery driver (Who may I add was nothing but polite and apologetic to myself and others) I have never felt so uncomfortable and for this reason I will never return here and I will advise my friends and family to do the same. How you can be in the food industry and not appreciate how hard others are working so your business can survive will always baffle me. Tapping your watch and telling the driver he needs to do better. In my opinion it is you who needs to do better.

A very disappointing sandwich . Possibly the worst I've ever had. Enough to prompt me to leave a review when I've never done one before. No butter. Hardly any filling so the baguette was very dry. Nacos were acceptable but don't have a baguette. Not worth £30 for 4 of us to have a snack. We didn't bother trying the cake. The saving grace was the lovely location by the river. Maybe that's why they get away with the poor food.

Perfect spot. Delicious humous wrap and iced peach tea for one and baked potato with cheese and tea for the other. Friendly host and lovely staff. Thank you.

For the price (£25.00) it was a small portions 2 bagels and a hotdog which definitely only suitable for a child and nachos which were mediocre at best and you just get what you orders theres no crisps or salad on the side.

Great location by the river, lovely staff, great tasting coffee. Dog friendly as well with views over the Ham.

Great staff. Great view. Great coffee

I’m a returning customer and I can confidently say that the Riverside Cafe is a local gem! The coffee and the food is well prepared. The venue has fantastic panoramic views of the river and local walks are nearby. There’s comfortable seating outside and the venue is well positioned to catch the sun, with parasols in place to provide shade (if required). The proprietor raises money for charity by playing the guitar at the weekends and this adds to the splendid and calming atmosphere. All in all, each visit has always been as good as the last.

Staff in a dream coffee in the cup would have been good

A lovely spot, right next to the river, I think that was the best bit. We had two baguettes and two drinks and I think the cost was about £17. Now, don't get me wrong, I know it's small, I don't mind disposable paper cups or the bamboo leaf plates, but surely you can do better. I'm not after the Ritz, but maybe some garnish and a few crisps to make the baguettes look a little more presentable and maybe worth the cost. I've been to lots of cafes that have simple premises, with small facilities, but they do tend to make a bit of an effort.

Terrible service. The girl could not be more abrupt. A shame as the coffee and location are good. Rude servers spoil the experience

Lovely outdoor cafe by the banks of the Avon.

Enjoy drink and food by the river, great spot.

One our favourite places for a coffee. Peaceful views of the Avon Cut

Great location next to the river in Tewkesbury

We visited today, firstly there is no toilets. You are directed to weatherspoons for facilities. The menu seem fair for a small establishment. However despite a conversation with the employee about whether she had the ingredients to make a hotdog she failed to put it on the order - ok a genuine mistake - but this made me question the prices as I had believed I paid for the hotdog. £2.00 for a packet of crisps!!! £4.50 for a slice of cake. £3.50 for coffee that was weak and served in paper cups! The employees were very quick to tell me they don’t set the prices and that I could take the managers details - despite being bored due to lack of customers they were doing their job. Advice to anyone visiting- lovely view but incredibly overpriced and almost below average quality.

No toilet. Was told "you can use Wetherspoons just up the path". The owner was badgering people to post good reviews.

We were searching for a special place for coffee and cake and were thrilled to find this place tucked away from the street by the river. Great coffee and GF cake and delicious Bagels. We were also treated to busking in aid of heart foundation!

Stars granted for nice riverside location. Food basic and bland. Staff pleasant but not overly helpful.

Great location but the menu requires a revamp it isn’t great value. I don’t like to leave a bad review but the wraps were very basic & the nachos very cheap ingredients. Otherwise a nice place for a coffee by the river abs friendly helpful staff.

Beautiful location. Great cake and really friendly staff. It’s a bit hard to find as the signage was not good but well worth looking for

This is a lovely little place, its only outside seating and you order inside. It is as it says in the name riverside so it’s peaceful and scenic. We were lucky not many bugs! The coffee was very good and unlike many chain cafes very hot. A lady at a nearby table playing her harp was a nice touch.

A wonderful little cafe with a real personal feel, live music and ice cream and cake to die for. It has mooring for boats and car parks close by.

excellent coffee and tasty bagel

Lovely experience. Great vegan chocolate and caramel cake, lemon cake, and coffee. Very relaxing listening to acoustic guitar with views of the water and hills.

Gorgeous setting, and fun music 🎉

First time we have ever been, even living around the corner. We ordered an Earl grey, a vanilla latte and 2 slices of Carrot Cake. You could tell the staff were busy and they were helpful and friendly but the wait time was a bit of a stretch for such a simple order, with nothing having to be prepared. However, the cake was really good and so were the drinks.

Great ice cream, love the smoked salmon bagel

Delicious gluten free bagels and cappuccino cake. Wonderful setting and a friendly atmosphere.

Fabulous location and very friendly service

The positive - Lovely setting, and the ice cream was delicious The negative- even though there was a queue, one staff member continued to stock take leaving the other to serve so the wait was quite long, then to be told they didn't have scones for the cream tea which was on the limited menu.

Lovely view of the river with affordable food and drinks and very kind staff!

The owner was very lovely and welcoming. The food is wonderful as well! Highly suggest coming to this cute little spot for a little afternoon pick me up! Cheers!

Fabulous place, little hidden treasure

Really friendly owner. Lovely atmosphere, we were part of a large multi-generational group of people including dogs. Such a warm welcome :-)

Lovely cream tea in a peaceful setting by the river. Even had a little treat for my pup. Perfect.

Lovely view and very friendly staff. ❤️❤️❤️

Great place for a coffee and cream tea. Super service

What a little gem the Riverside Cafe is. Lovely location. Friendly staff. Great food and drink. Today we had the added bonus of being serenaded by a fine musician. Have been here on many occasion. We love it.

Lovely place to stop for a sandwich and drink on a dry sunny day overlooking the river.

I definitely recommend you go to this Lovely little place, with a really good atmosphere and food ! Staff was really polite. Really calming and quiet cafe, would definitely visit again!

Visited this Cafe last Sunday and really enjoyed it. Robert is an extremely helpful and friendly host, and the whole atmosphere was very good. The staff were very cheerful and kept everyone quickly served with food and drinks. Super cakes and wraps. Situated right on the river with lovely views. Cafe was holding a Charity Event for the Red Cross (a chess challenge) which really added to the atmosphere. A lovely find!

I found this lovely Riverside cafe by following the signs from the street. Only has outside seating and I only had time for a coffee. V friendly, helpful staff and, although the weather was overcast it was v nice to sit out with veiws of the river. Food was being served and it looked good! Well worth a visit and when I return ti Tewkesbury I shall make it my place to go for lunch/coffee.

If you like tea bags in a cardboard cup you'll love this place. Great situation but appalling tea.

The Riverside Cafe is a local gem! I’m a returning customer and I can confidently say that the ambiance is quite special. The coffee is well prepared and the food is very tasty. Even with a damaged crown, the friendly staff helped me by cutting up the food so I could eat it quite comfortably. The venue has spectacular views of the river with local walks close-by. There’s comfortable seating on the decking and the cafe is positioned to catch the sun; if required there are parasols providing shade for customers. The proprietor even plays the guitar at the weekends raising money for charity and this adds to the lovely atmosphere. All in all, each visit has always been as good as the last.

We called in here for baguettes at about 3pm. The bread was floppy, stodgy and verging on stale. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that if it was yesterday's bread. The quality of the ham wasn't great either, and I didn't like the taste of the margarine. I fed much of mine to the mallards and gulls, it seemed better than wasting it, although ducks shouldn't really be given white bread. It's a pleasant location, and the staff were friendly, but Greggs do a much, much, better baguette (and I only use Greggs when there isn't a better alternative!). Two baguettes and one cup of tea came to just under £15.

Nice fresh rolls and pastries. Good service. Overlooking River Avon. Outdoor seating only. Perfect on a fine day

We were caught in a shower, but the coffee was good with perfect pastries

What a gem, this place is, really nice food, friendly staff, looking forward to going back.

It's a great place to chill as the service can be slow at times as all the food is freshly prepared. It's right on the river Avon so you can watch the ducks and admire the view across the meadows to the Malvern Hills. The two ladies in the little kitchen work hard to turn out the food as fast as they can so be patient. Our wrap and croissant was delicious.

Oh dear - major disappointment: all was wanted was a decent cup of coffee (note cup not paper cup) and a yummy pastry as a Sunday morning treat. What did we find? Slow service 20 minutes plus to wait for one paper cup of decaf coffee which cost an additional 50pence and two pastries which bore a resemblance to those found lurking in motorway service stations.

Lovely location with lovelier staff

Nice food, good location and friendly staff.

Love this cafe. Try and get there most days especially when the sun is shining. Ample choice of hot and cold food, lovely tea or coffee, team happy to bring food and drink to me as disabled without fuss. The key to the cafe is its awesome location. Overlooks the Avon and across towards The Malverns. Handy for the town and ideal for me to sit, read a book and relax. Highly recommended.

Cery busy, service very slow, no facilities, wouldn't go again.

First time I have been, I ordered a ham bagel and a bottle of water £7.50 just a bagel with one slice of ham and no salad at all,very disappointed. I know they haven't got a lot of space but surely could have fitted a chopping board in. Not going back.

A charming spot for coffee and ice cream just by the water.

This is a lovely spot, ticks all the boxes: supports a charity; sells locally produced food, and fair trade coffee, and you recycle everything. It also has wheelchair access.. Not forgetting the view of the Malvern Hills.

Excellent place to get a drink and a small dish of food in the sun.

We had ice cream in the sunshine. A really lovely business with a superb vibe and a nice view. Definitely worth a visit.

Limited food options but relative to the small kitchen space I assume. The food served was good quality and I particularly liked the eco style serving plates, pity this was not reflected with the drinks which were served with single use plastic despite the dine in.

GREAT PLACE GREAT FOOD GREAT PEOPLE AND NOT LEAST OF ALL GREAT MUSIC ! ALL CREATING A GREAT ATMOSPHERE. FANTASTIC ALFRESCO EATING ON A SUNNY DAY...AND NOT SO SUNNY 😊

Great location overlooking the river and nice to sit out in the sunshine but definitely “tourist” prices, £12.00 for 2 coffees and 1 slice of cake which was nothing out of the ordinary and I doubt homemade. Everything served in disposable paper ware with wooden cutlery. As a local I would say there are better quality places in Tewkesbury you are certainly paying a premium for the view.

A nice place to stop for a coffee and snack. Right on the river. Pretty quick service. No toilet facilities.

Owner welcoming, food good and service with a smile and nothing was too much trouble. Add to this it’s riverside location and I honestly think this will become a very popular place as the word gets out. Found the menus a bit confusing as it was all on blackboards, some inside and some outside but that was my only criticism after a pleasant visit.

Lovely spot to have coffee and a cake when the sun is shining. Friendly staff and very welcoming

After moving to the town this has to be one of my favourite places to go for coffee. The staff are very friendly & the coffee is pretty decent too. During the summer there's probably nowhere nicer to have a coffee than along side the...

Pleasant spot. Limited offerings.

Cafe by river lovely on a nice day ,nice staff,uses plastic cups and wooden cutlery ,no toilet or washing facilities.

Fantastic little Riverside cafe, only had coffee cos wife's watching my weight😅😅😅😅, Robert the owner got his guitar out and sang a few songs which made it even more magical

Lovely peaceful spot. Friendly staff and good coffee. Downsides are paper cups and inexplicably expensive cake - £4.25 for Victoria sponge and £4.50 for the Carrot cake.. 😐

Not a bad place to drop in for coffee

You can't beat the location of this venue and therefore you tend to have to pay the price for it. Expensive ice cream which was ok quality but sat for 10 minutes in one of the most idyllic places in Tewkesbury.

Friendly staff, good service, lovely environment next to the river.

Nice spot close to the river, nice views and great tasting cake. Go early as they sell out of light lunches quickly due to popularity.

Good local Winston's ice cream, been given a generous portion. Fantasic environment if the weather's good (outdoor seating only)

Coffee very nice but £6.80 for 2 coffees in paper cups a little bit expensive even with the view.

Great spot, good service, tasty food but nit a lot of it for the price. A little bit of salad green on the plate would transform a bagel!

A lovely little waterside cafe, serving coffee and tea of all varieties and some small meals, sandwiches and baguettes and bagels etc. Prices were not scary and the staff were very friendly. You do need to ensure you pin down litter to stop it blowing into the river though!! Very enjoyable experience.

Lovely setting beautiful cakes and ice cream intend to return for lunch. Service very friendly and efficient. Only improvement would be to use China rather than paper cups but appreciate that the kitchen is quite small.