Riverside Cafe and Diner
260 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA
Crema's Take
“This straightforward New England diner executes the classics with genuine care—think perfectly runny Benedicts and cold brew that keeps regulars coming back between doctor's appointments and road trips. The real draw is the friendly, attentive service and a surprisingly cool interior that somehow balances nostalgic charm with a modern sensibility, making it equally comfortable for a solo coffee break or a lingering family breakfast. Just remember it's tucked behind an office building, so you'll need to know it's there, but locals swear it's worth the hunt.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Small, clean diner. Waitstaff was friendly and attentive. Food was ok, got a House Benedict and iced coffee
Amazing food! Very nice place, we are from Vermont and we can’t wait to come back. You can sit inside or outside, the decoration inside is very cool.
Any time I’m visiting my allergy doctor I stop in here for a quick bite. My food is always really satisfying and very good. The service is also always great, I enjoy their waitstaff! I like sitting up at the breakfast bar alone ,with my husband or friend. The restaurant is busy…
This is a great spot for breakfast or lunch. However, it is not visible from the road. You have to pull in the driveway & go around the back of the office bldg. I loved the atmosphere! The staff were very nice as well. The food was excellent. The only drawback was that the GF…
Great spot for a decent breakfast! It's been quite a while since I've been here and it's exactly how I remembered. The interior is quaint, and I really liked the pictures of what the building used to be. It's cool when a place keeps the building's history in some way! Service…
Crema Reviews
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