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Rivers Cafe and Foodstore, Yarrambat, AU-VIC

Rivers Cafe and Foodstore

4.5
4.5
2005 Reviews
$A40 and under
Café

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
We are fully licensed Cafe and offer indoor table service and outside takeaway dining. Enjoy views of our garden and lakeside setting along with resident ducks, turtles and kangaroos!
Celebration Cakes
We do not allow cakes to be brought in, however we can make one for you with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Just call us on 9436 3210.
About Us
Located within the iconic Rivers of Yarrambat Lifestyle Centre, we are known locally and regionally for our truly unique offer. Expect quality food, friendly service, health inspired dishes and home grown produce from our kitchen garden. Star dishes include our posh cheese, Berry crepes and Belgian lemon teacake.
Dietary
We cater for vegetarian, gluten free, vegan and dairy free diets.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9436 3210
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Brennan
  • Catering
    We make a gorgeous selection of whole cakes perfect for your next special occasion. Browse via the 'Shop Online' section of our website or by calling the Cafe on 9436 3210.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a range of function + event spaces here at Rivers, offering celebrations + weddings from 6 guests up to 120 guests. We host signature afternoon tea style celebrations by day, and elegant cocktails parties of an evening. Browse our packages + enquire via our website.
  • Neighbourhood
    Yarrambat
  • Cross Street
    Yan Yean Road
  • Parking details
    Free and ample off street parking.
  • Public transit
    Public Transport Bus 901 (Frankston - Melbourne Airport) stops right on our door step. Timetable link below; https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/route/view/7531
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,005 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Northern Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Northern Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Suburbs

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Northern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rivers Cafe and Foodstore is a cherished local gem offering "exceptional" food and "wonderful" service in a vibrant, friendly atmosphere. Frequent visitors praise its "great ambience" and recommend booking due to its popularity. There are mixed reviews on noise levels and menu variety, but the "delicious" food and charming setting, complete with gardens and a nursery, consistently win hearts.

2,005 Reviews
  1. Jordie

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere, delicious coffee & meals! Great for the kids too!

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  2. Jane

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, great food and well set out space, not sitting too close to other tables. Love it

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  3. Luisa

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    For $28.50 smash avo was a poor sight. I asked for soft poached egg and received hard and couldn’t even find the egg.sourdough bread very average Cole’s or Safeway sell better. Received bill on table before even finished the meal.

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  4. Barbara

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Hot drinks ordered were cold. Scones not cooked through. Noise level too loud and table position not satisfactory as in the way of entry and exit. Fruit toast was nice. However, we enjoyed the shop and the nursery a made a few purchases.

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  5. Roslyn

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely lunch, service was great, friendly and efficient. Food was delicious.

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  6. Carmen

    VIP

    Melbourne

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A place to call home. Blessings to Mr. & Mrs. Moad, Karen, David, Craig, Kiri, Fiona, Issy, Brooke and staff. Thank you for all that you do. Peace and love to you all. x

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  7. Daniel

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The staff was rude, and the place was too busy to provide proper service.

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  8. Carmen

    VIP

    Melbourne

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceptional. Great food, awesome atmosphere and wonderful staff. My go to place. Sanctuary..!

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  9. carolyn

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Menu more limited than I remember but very nice.

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  10. Connie

    Victoria

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Rivers is a favourite local destination for us. We’ve always enjoyed the food and ambience there. It’s a busy place so best to book a table before attending. Friendly service and lots of goodies to purchase as well.

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FAQs

Rivers Cafe and Foodstore offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9436 3210.

Rivers Cafe and Foodstore is rated 4.5 stars by 2005 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rivers Cafe and Foodstore

28 Kurrak Rd, Yarrambat, AU-VIC 3091

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Yan Yean Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Yarrambat
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free and ample off street parking.
  • Public transit
    Public Transport Bus 901 (Frankston - Melbourne Airport) stops right on our door step. Timetable link below; https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/route/view/7531
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Brennan
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (03) 9436 3210
  • Catering
    We make a gorgeous selection of whole cakes perfect for your next special occasion. Browse via the 'Shop Online' section of our website or by calling the Cafe on 9436 3210.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a range of function + event spaces here at Rivers, offering celebrations + weddings from 6 guests up to 120 guests. We host signature afternoon tea style celebrations by day, and elegant cocktails parties of an evening. Browse our packages + enquire via our website.
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