Wonderful coffee, environment and all of it!!…read more Your name being called when your coffee is ready is SO fun!! I wish I wasn't just passing through Florence- I could sit and read a book here easily!!

I don't normally write negative review if ever, but my experience at River Roasters this weekend…read morewas disappointing enough that I feel it's warranted. Florence is home to me. I've lived there on and off since I was 18, and stopping at River Roasters has become a tradition whenever I'm in town. I love the coffee, the cozy coastal atmosphere, and sitting outside with my children for our annual photo. For years, I've recommended this shop to anyone visiting Florence. This weekend, I ordered five drinks, spent quite a bit of money, and left a generous tip. While waiting, I realized one of the drinks was supposed to be iced instead of hot. I politely apologized and asked if it could be changed. The employee immediately huffed, gave me a dirty look, rolled her eyes at her coworker, and made it very clear that my request was an inconvenience. I was honestly shocked!! I even told her that if it was too much trouble, I would take the drink as it was, but she completely ignored me. When she finished remaking it, she pushed it toward me without saying anything. As a manager now myself, and a previous business owner in Florence, I understand that people get busy, overwhelmed, and frustrated, especially when there's a line out the door. But when you work with the public, customers should still be treated with basic kindness and respect. If you're annoyed, step away and collect yourself. Rolling your eyes, huffing, and being openly rude to someone over a simple drink correction is unacceptable. To make the situation worse, as my family and I were leaving, the employees loudly called out, "Have a great day!" in an obviously sarcastic and passive-aggressive tone. A genuine "Have a great day" should be offered to every customer not used to mock someone on their way out. What makes this especially sad is that River Roasters wasn't just another coffee shop to me. It was part of our family tradition and a place I have supported and recommended for years. Unfortunately, after this experience, I won't be returning. There is another coffee shop down the road, and that is where we'll begin making new memories. I genuinely hope the owner sees this and takes the customer service concerns seriously. Good coffee may bring people through the door, but the way customers are treated determines whether they come back. And quite honestly, if you cannot be kind to the public while providing a service, then perhaps working directly with customers is not the right job for you.

Such an amazing selection of coffees and other drinks and smoothies. The selection in the gift shop…read moreis incredible too!! I guarantee if you look long enough you will find something you never knew you needed but can't live without!

When I was staying in Mapleton this coffee shop was warm and a friendly place to hang on my early…read moremorning walks .

We really enjoyed our breakfast at Fresh Harvest Café while visiting Florence! I went with the crab…read moreomelet, and my partner ordered the carnivore omelet. Both were delicious and came with perfectly cooked, well-seasoned potatoes. The portions were generous without being over the top, and we definitely left satisfied. We also tried the Smoking Bloody Karys, which were really good! They had a nice kick without being overly spicy. Great breakfast spot and definitely one we'd recommend checking out while in Florence.

Surprisingly the parking lot was fairly empty, however it was shortly after 9 AM on Memorial Day…read more Staff seemed to be waiting at the door to greet us! Our waitress was very friendly & witty! We ordered the Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Bacon, Mushroom, & Ricotta Crepe, & the Lemon Curd Crepe. The hash was delicious with slightly crunchy bell peppers, hearty hunks of tender corned beef, perfectly grilled potato chunks, & just the right amount of seasoning! The savory crepe featured flavorful bacon bits, fresh mushrooms slices, & melty ricotta all wrapped inside the most perfect crepe! And the sweet crepe! Oh my! The lemon curd was smooth, creamy, & has the perfect amount of tang!

Bring a big appetite for a delicious meal. Decided to share The Mother Hen. It did not disappoint!…read more Great customer service. Cozy comfortable seating. One of our favorite spots in Florence.

We sat outside this time so we could get seated faster, and I think I would have enjoyed that more…read moreif it wasn't on a super busy road with noisy trucks, and the sun beating down bright at noon. We were there for an hour (they were busy) and it took so long to get my drink they ended up comping it. I didn't get a shot of our sandwiches but my cubano on Gluten-free bread was pretty good. The bacon bloody mary (I had mine without alcohol) was very tasty.

Came here on the way to Eugene. I got the mexi mocha. It was good, nothing amazing or great, but…read morewasn't bad. I like the espresso chocolate bean, or what not, that they give you. They don't have too many options, it's not overwhelming, which is nice as well.

When you want to up your coffee game... Human Bean!…read more This Florence, Oregon had a double drive thru ( most locations do ) which lets customers get in and out much faster. Drinks are made to order, and the staff is super sweet! They were happy to make suggestions, which turned out to be spot on. I ordered the Java chip with oat milk. It was creamy and delicious. The added chocolate swirl made the drink THAT much better, because who doesn't love chocolate ?!? They offer a nice variety of drinks, and all can be customized. I love the "extra" of the chocolate covered espresso bean that is placed on each drink. Diners tip: download the app! You'll save $2.00 off your first order, and you'll rack up points towards rewards ( money off of drinks and food) Bonus tip: the muffin tips are divine! The cranberry orange is my favorite. Great drinks, and a must try!

Stop here for delicious mochas, lattes and more. The bakery case is stocked with yummy treats and…read moreeven baklava. If you're lucky, you'll get to meet Julie, the owner. She's the best! Penty of seating and an outdoor patio too...with a river view- pet friendly! Next time I will definitely try that avocado toast. If you're looking for souvenirs or gifts, they've got those too!

10/10 I have no words for how good this food taste and looks the crab cakes are so delicious.read more

We went for our first time for dinner and the service was excellent. My wife and I had the same…read moreentree crab encrusted halibut with a pasta side and Caesar's salad! The halibut was cooked to perfection and both pasta's were very good..salad was great too. Very nice atmosphere and the prices were very fair and the portions were quire adequate! We have eaten at many places in Florence and Mari's was excellent! You won't be disappointed! We are going back for the cabbage rolls!!

Awesome !!! We…read morefinally made it to Home grown ! We've tried to get there numerous times and every time they weren't open . Well it was worth the wait ! I got the Forager burger and fries and it was scrumptious and the fries were perfect , my wife got a sandwich that she let me taste and all I can say is oh my ! Then even our teacup poodle had the doggie meatloaf ! Did I mention Dogs are welcome !!! We even met Gus the owners new white puppy and our lil buddy had a nice meet and greet ! ( Pic ) Led Zeppelin was playing on the stereo and it was great ! We highly recommend Homegrown without question for their fantastic food, atmosphere and friendly attitude ! Our pup liked it too !

I rate restaurants with my OAT method:…read more Overall experience - My husband and I stopped here in Florence on a rainy day to grab some food. With a storm blowing in we were craving some clam chowder. Homegrown did satisfy that craving! Unfortunately, service was a little slow because there was only one waiter. Luckily, we were in no rush. Appearance - The warm string lights created a nice, cozy vibe. (Maybe the rained helped too!) Overall, the food was plated well. Taste- Garlic Parmesan fries- mmm so delicious with a yummy aioli to dip them in! Would highly recommend! Caution if you're sensitive to garlic... be aware that the parmesan can easily be mistaken for garlic chunks! Steamers- My husband got this and said it was very fresh and he enjoyed the broth. I tried it but I'm not a huge wine person and to me the broth was very heavy wine flavored. Fried Fish Cod Sandwich- Unfortunately I learned on this outing that I don't really love cod. The fish on this sandwich was not very meaty.