The Riverview Cafe in South Holland

We have had lunch here probably once a month for some year, and enjoyed the food and friendly atmosphere. The view is great, although I find the the chairs uncomfortable. This time there was a new menu. We always enjoy some salad with a panini or toastie or sandwich. However we were told this was not available - all these options are served only with crisps and coleslaw. Hardly a healthy option! So my husband chose a BLT; (bacon lettuce, tomato) ---- evidently they did have salad! We did not eat the crisps. My husband had a cold drink, and I had tea and I asked for an extra cup for him to have a little tea also. Not Allowed! I don't think we will return. There are other pleasant places to eat in Spalding.

We are frequent visitors to Coneys restaurant in Spalding. Breakfast is a favourite of ours with the best poached and scrambled eggs in the area! Lunch is great also along with their themed evenings when you can have a three or four course dinner. Wine and drinks from their Prosecco Bar just add the finishing touches. We look forward to their new menu which I gather will be out soon.

We visit Coneys on a regular basis. A great range of clothes and gifts along with a large selection of house ware . We finish off the shopping with a coffee or a lovely meal in the restaurant upstairs. Five stars ⭐️

Prebooked the Festive lunch and what a treat it was. The best Christmas lunch I think I’ve ever had. Plenty of food, piping hot, amazing Yorkshire Puddings. So much food we had to take our puddings to go. Staff friendly and attentive, even though it was very busy.

We pre booked a table for one o’clock for afternoon tea. At twenty five past one we still hadn’t been spoken to or had a drinks order taken, and we felt that we were sitting there twiddling our thumbs. As it was an afternoon tea, we assumed that a small range of teas or hot drinks would be offered and that we would choose from a menu but that wasn’t the case. Just before half past one, a member of staff came over to ask us what drinks we wanted but gave us no options and there was no list or menu to look at. One member of our party doesn’t drink tea so asked for an alternative drink and that seemed to cause confusion and the staff member disappeared off to ask. As this was happening, we spied that the afternoon tea platters were being brought out. We started eating and still not a drink in sight yet! Luckily (or perhaps unluckily), the drinks were then brought out. Several of the tea cups were dirty but at least the tea itself was fine. The food however was extremely poor. Firstly, everyone had a mishmash of different items. The afternoon tea platters were shared between two and each platter was missing something that another one had and vice versa. Another issue was presentation and portion size. It was obvious that certain pieces of cake had just been cut into two, which would be fine, but one half was a tiny slither and then the other a big chunk. Also, there was one of something and two of something else. Understandably, we asked for the other items and were bluntly told “no,” which we thought was an attempt at humour but it quickly transpired that it wasn’t. We probably could’ve forgiven the mismatched, badly presented food and poor service if the food was at least tasty but it wasn’t and lots of food was leftover - a rarity with afternoon tea! Our booking wasn’t last minute and the cafe wasn’t super busy so we were a bit bemused as to why they performed so poorly. Whilst we were there we witnessed some other people walk out and complain so this obviously isn’t a lone opinion. We went for a birthday celebration but there certainly isn’t anything to celebrate here.

This place is fast becoming our favourite place for a breakfast treat. Table service is good and food quality excellent. I prefer the breakfast bap of sausage and bacon whilst my wife prefers the vegetarian breakfast. A table by the window also gives us a view of the ducks on the river which is great. We have not tried the prosecco bar yet, maybe ay Christmas!

Such a friendly welcome from all the staff but especially from Ellie who is extremely knowledgeable about all things alcoholic!!

The view over the river is, in my opinion, the best in Spalding. Since reopening after Covid, it is all table service in the Cafe, which I do think is an improvement. However, on the day we visited it was a little on the slow side. The cafe was very quiet and I think that this is partly due to the fact that people aren't 100% sure that the cafe is open. As far as we could see, there was no signage to advertise the cafe from the outside or the downstairs shop floor. We only had coffee and toast and it was all good. Service, although slow, was friendly. I must say I'm keen to try the Prosecco Bar!!

Had limited gluten free options, As you walk up the stairs, mixing the homeware amongst the cafe and bar does not go at all, half hearted attempt, really needs re planning to attract and keep customers visiting, lots of staff standing around chatting in cafe, shame because it could be so creative and a successful eating place of the whole top floor, Spalding really lacks in ideas and inspiration.

Tried this lovely little cafe for the first time and definitely will be back. So many options to chose from and delicious looking cakes. Large salad served with tasty omelette, great breakfast options and specials. Chocolate orange brownie was delicious and a great price. Difficult not to have more than one cake. Look forward to going back.

We have called here several times for lunch and always found it adequate. There seems to be a lack of inspiration and only basic food is available, but saying that it is always good.

Upstairs in Hills Department Store, the cafe overlooks the River Welland where Ducks and Swans can be viewed. The menu is great, varied and affordable. The staff are usually cheerful and friendly.

this is a gem of a cafe. The food is always superb and well cooked. The cauliflower cheese is the nicest ever.

My friend and I had dinner at another place and called in here for coffee and dessert,we had what looked and tasted like blueberry cheesecake, but they had said it was blackcurrant. It was still delicious

This is a little more than just a cafe because they offer excellent cooked meals at lunch times, or you can have a jacket potato with a choice of fillings, they will make sandwiches of your choice or just a cake and coffee. Lovely view over the river Welland and the water taxi. Sit and watch the ducks and swans. Very limited parking at the back and only 2 disabled spaces. Very popular so seating can be limited. Disabled toilets and normal toilets upstairs.

The burgers here are very good. But they never make enough and always run out - I don’t understand how this always happens. On this occasion they also had no chips. Stopped in the end to only have a latte and it wasn’t even hot, just about luke warm. Has gone downhill. Service is poor.

This happy family style café is a great place to meet up with family or friends. It gives good value for money and the surroundings are very pleasant. The main department store is a family business and this shows through to the café. You will often see the retired owner and his good lady enjoying their morning coffee, reading the newspaper and clearing tables. A very pleasant experience!

Lovely place to eat can get busy at lunch time. Nice home made quiche. Friendly staff and helpful. Daily specials available

Llegamos en Spalding con hambre y al final de la hora del almuerzo. Pero nuestra decisión rápida para probar este café fue recompensado con un almuerzo muy agradable, sin prisas, con vistas al río. Este almacén es encantadora, en sí mismo, y el café está muy bien dirigido. Ambos tuvimos un almuerzo ligero, pero mesas vecinas estaban comiendo con tartas caseras, que parecía delicioso. Si viviese en Spalding estaría aquí más días!

Este es un pequeño y agradable Café para un bocado para comer y beber. Tiene bonitas vistas sobre el río y la comida es fresca casera o casero. Las tortas y bollos son deliciosos (especialmente el chocolate brownie) y he sido informado (por mi pareja) que los desayunos cocinados son muy sabrosos, con buena calidad de carne. Han sido un par de veces y sin duda volveremos. Suele ser bastante concurrido y como la comida es preparada a la orden, tienes que esperar un poco para recibirlo, pero vale la pena. También hay WiFi gratis.Sin duda volveremos.

Mi calificación hubiera sido mayor de no haber sido por mi última visita. La taza para té era sucio, tuve que rebuscar para cada bandeja de cubiertos limpios y fui a recoger tenía marcas. Lo que ha ocurrido en la tierra?

A luvly cafe with a view of the river and just the best scrambled egg on toast and cup of tea in the area. A nice and quiet atmosphere with friendly staff it's just a nice place to meet a friend for a late breakfast or early lunch.

Ubicado en la parte trasera de la tienda, el departamento colinas asientos de ventana dará una vista del río Welland, de ahí el nombre.

Saw this cafe after having got off the water taxi as it stops opposite. Good food at reasonable prices and friendly staff. The shop is also worth a look around - with quality products. Toilets very clean.

Great coffee, fast easy & efficient. Pleasant staff, nice and clean. A nice place to relax after/during or before shopping! Good parking at the rear entrance. Toilet facilities good, particularly for disabled.

Hemos tenido el almuerzo aquí unas cuantas veces en los últimos años y siempre me ha encantado. La comida es deliciosa, los refrescos son buenos, y frobisher el servicio siempre es agradable. Es normalmente ocupado en sábado almuerzo pero cuenta con una amplia zona de...

Came here for a quick bite to eat, and decided to go for the Riverview signature burger. What a fantastic choice ! Best burger for MILES.... The loft in Spalding should take notice of this place.... The quality in produce is second to none compared to that awful place. Well done guys...I'll definitely be back.

Staff are lovely, very pleasant decor,great view of the river, good choice of food and drink, reasonably priced, comfortable for solos, families, couples....

Went here for the first time yesterday.The café was light,clean and attractive.We had ordered a table next to the window where we got a good view of the river.the serving staff were friendly and helpful,and as the café was quite busy they worked well.I had chicken goujons,which were good,although the accompanying chips were a bit greasy.Sadly the meal was served on one of those wooden trays which seem to be popularly substitutes for a proper plate.I did point out that I would have preferred a plate but was not offered one.Some of the meals I considered rather pricey for example poached egg on toast at £4.50.But all in all not bad.

Upstairs Cafe but serves very good lunches. Everything served freshly cooked or baked. Staff very helpful. Very good value.

Had a good jacket potato here after shopping in Hills - which was a very pleasant shopping experience. It has a good menu and nice views of the river.

to get to thre cafe you can go by the stars or use the life and id you sit at the window you can see the rivrt taxi going to and fro

Not my favorite place for a coffee and a small bite to eat, but was convenient with pleasant views of the river.

It has overgone refurbishment and is even more pleasant environment to come come and crab a quick bite to eat. I think the length of wait for your food depends on the busyiness. Always a full hearty meal, and service with a smile. Good for kids too.

A lovely selection of hot and cold food available for a very reasonable price.We had a large bowl of soup each, one with a large granary roll, the other with a plate of sandwiches and salad. Freshly prepared, brought to our table with a smile, totally filled us up.For a dull rain-spattered day, we whiled away our lunchtime overlooking the ducks on the river

We had a pleasant christmas lunch overlooking the river.Service was prompt, food was hot and plentiful. Considering the quality, I was surprised at how reasonably priced it was.This doesn't feel like a cafe, and I'd highly recommend.

Very nice at any time of day for coffee and cake or meals.Very nice venue since its overhaul with easy chairs.bar stools and many tables overlooking the river.Staff are lovely.

At face value you would not think this eatery would have such a big and varied menu, you cannot fail to find something to suit your palate and the best thing is, what good value for money!

I love Hills Department Store which has such a different and modern feel when compared with the usual department stores, with so many interesting items on sale. The Riverview cafe upstairs is a very nice place to stop for a rest and serves excellent all day breakfasts, full or light lunches and excellent value afternoon teas. The one thing all these meals have in common is excellent quality food. The staff are always so pleasant too!

A nice place for breakfast and luncheon or for a coffee and a bite. It look like an old folks home at times. However, on the plus side thr chef is very very good and the staff are very sweet. It's a nice place to go.

The Riverview Café was an unexpected stop for us as we failed to have tea in our planned venue and happened to see the café as we passed on the other side of the river. Pleasant staff, lovely cakes and a view over the river made this a perfect stopping point on the way back to Leicester. Despite the fact that we weren’t too far from closing time, the place was spotlessly clean so, next time, we’ll come here for snacks from the wide-ranging menu and shopping rather than going on to the impersonal Springfields Outlet.

I had some time to kill whilst waiting on a shop to repair an item for me, so I popped into The Riverview for a bite to eat, I had a lovely bowl of soup and a roll and pot of Herbal tea all for £5.85. Very quick service and friendly staff

Lovely café with beautiful views of Spalding and the river WellandThey offer a wide range of home made food, I highly recommend their full English breakfast, the Chilli and the afternoon High Tea is an absolute delight.An ideal place to take your Mum for that special treat