Riverview Kitchen

Surprisingly, we had a great time in Durham, even with the rain. After we explored the cathedral up the hill, we stumbled upon this charming cafe along the river. Nestled by the window, we enjoyed a splendid view of the river - a truly relaxing and delightful experience. Plus, the food was absolutely banging.

Great brunch spot overall with delicious pancakes. My favourite one is the banoffee pancakes but I'd recommend all the pancakes with fruit. Amazing views and dog-friendly as well so loads of dogs to boost your happiness. Can be quite crowded and queues are expected on weekends or sunny days but it moves very quickly so it's not a huge issue. Fair prices for the portions. No compulsory service charge which is a bonus.

Amazing breakfasts and a great view of the river. My kids (10, 8) were delighted but ultimately defeated by the thick American pancakes. The salmon, avocado and poached egg was extremely tasty and filling.

i had an amazing experience here at riverview kitchen for dessert. i came here to treat myself to the oreo brownie deluxe pancakes and they were so worth it. perfect amount of nutellla to coat pancakes in, pancakes were good but could have been lighter and fluffier. cream was light and not too sweet. presentation was amazing. as the name suggests, i was sat next to the river which just enhanced my experience. definitely worth £8!

Very busy on a Thursday but people were being served very quickly. Food was really nice and not too expensive. Nice location too 😊

Great cafe, very lively and busy with a great selection of cakes, scones, sarnies and some nice looking burgers too! Staff were great and really helpful and friendly. Great place for lunch/ brunch.

Definitely one of my top 5 breakfast place. Great view, great food, great service.

Went here with my parter for breakfast and it was absolutely beautiful we both had pancakes and they were so fresh really enjoyed them and will be back x

Great good and atmosphere, I love the river view there, one of the best spot in town!! The food there is quite good, but not the top, it is more like a space for chatting and resting instead of for great food. Service is also great, welcoming and fast.

Awesome pancakes, bigger than you'd imagine!

I see Riverview Kitchen everyday on my way home but for some reason, I never tried it until my friend suggested the place. I went there for breakfast and was lucky enough to get a “Riverview” seat. The service was amazing, the waiters were very attentive to our needs and you don’t have to look hard before finding someone to attend to you. I had the eggs royale and the cappuccino coffee then later had a lemongrass ginger tea. Everything was superb. The environment was comfortable and I even lost track of time while enjoying the view. I will definitely visit again.

Having lived near to Durham most of my life I'm sad that I have only just discovered this place.

Popping to Durham yesterday we decided to go for a walk along the river and my children decided they were hungry just as we approached the Riverside Kitchen.

We opted to sit outside as it was nice weather so cannot comment on the inside but the seating outside was comfortable and despite being busy we were seated straight away.

The menu, breakfast due to the time, was varied. My daughter ordered the sausage stottie which had 3 large Sausages in, and a fruit smoothie which was fresh and very tasty. I ordered the breakfast stottie and a diet coke. The sandwich was very nice.
My husband ordered the smoked salmon, Avocado and poached eggs on sourdough, he was very happy and get it a 9/10. A cappuccino also.
My youngest ordered the vegitarian breakfast which was very substantial, she ate most of it and was helped with the parts she couldn't finish! She ordered a fentimens raspberry which she really enjoyed.

Including the 10% tip we left the bill came to £62. Worth it for the quality of food.

The staff were quick to take our order and very helpful

After a walk, and a trip to the park when asked the children both said the brunch was their favorite part of the day.

We will definitely be back.

Had a really nice lunch in the Riverview kitchen with our dog. Staff were friendly and welcoming and have dog treats on standby for the furry friends, they even have menu items for them.
Food was tasty and well priced and the view along the river is great.

An undoubtedly beautiful cafe with one of the best views in Durham. The food is really nice, they have a good variety of options, with good portions that are well-priced. The pancakes are very yummy and so are the jackfruit bao buns. I did get the avocado toast once though and they were pretty stingy on the avocado, which was used more as a spread than as a topping. The carrot cake was lovely, but very cinnamon-heavy if that’s not for you. The coffee is amazing, which feels like a must for any cafe. Overall, great view & good food.

Lovely spot overlooking the river. Menu extensive and American pancakes were popular. I had avocado, goats cheese, bacon and poached eggs on sourdough. Extremely substantial and very good. Great coffee too. Will definitely return.

We went to Riverview Kitchen for breakfast and it won't be the last!! If you have a dog, don't worry because they are dog friendly! My friend brought her dog with us and they even gave him biscuits which was very sweet of them. The service was very warm and friendly and made us feel like at home. We ordered pancakes which were amazing! But they offer a huge varity of items for breakfast. So if you don't have a sweet tooth, they got you! Honestly, if you are looking for a cozy place to have coffee, breakfast or simply to have a good time, visit the Riverview Kitchen. Thank you for looking after us!! We'll definitely go back!!

Fabulous restaurant café for lunch/brunch. Visited this weekend on Saturday lunch and Sunday breakfast whilst staying in Durham to visit my daughter at Uni. She recommended the place. Saturday lunch was delicious …I had the smashed avocado and chilli on toast and my daughter had the goat’s cheese toastie. Both were so tasty that every mouthful was a delight. Even the little bowl on the side of cucumber with dill is so tasty. Perfectly balanced dishes. Afterwards we shared a triple chocolate
brownie which was SO good.

This café has a beautiful setting. I visited once before in summer on a sunny day and it was lovely sitting in the seats by the river-side. This time it was a cold wet weekend but the place was warm and cozy.

You can’t book and therefore as it is popular you have to queue at lunchtime but well worth the 20-30 mins wait. No many places I’m willing to stand in drizzle and cold but definitely worth it here.
There was an issue with a customer whilst we were there on Saturday lunch and a junior waitress reported it to the manager/owner. We ended up speaking to the owner who was lovely and apologetic for something not the fault of the restaurant but an inconsiderate customer. Whole issue was professionally handled by the owner. We returned again on Sunday morning for breakfast, where my daughter thoroughly enjoyed her granola bowl. The loose-leaf teas here (served in a lovely pot) were really tasty too and the quality is worth the extra cost for a tea.

Beautiful cafe/restaurant, it's a hidden gem right in the middle of Durham city centre! The view from the window was beautiful, so peaceful and calming. The heaven chocolate and millionaire shortbread tasted great, but the highlight without a doubt was the homemade carrot cake, it was divine! It was a generous portion too. The service was great, the staff were very friendly and fast. Would recommend 100%!

Absolutely loved this place on our visit to Durham that we went there twice (once for breakfast and lunch). The staff were so lovely and attentive but the food was delicious and reasonably priced compared to other cafés.

Visited with my son both had the full English! Amazing food!