So I've gone here on a few occasions in recent past for breakfast and lunch -- I have yet to be disappointed! I seem to keep ordering something on their Special board on the sidewalk (usually for lunch), and this morning had one of their amazing breakfast dishes. All fair and reasonably priced and served quite quickly. Per the recommendation of another poster here, I've been ordering their coffee with a 'heavy' shot of mocha which has greatly improved my enjoyment of such. They offer the mocha as a syrup or powder. I actually tried two baked items (sweets) today which other than being pricey (IMO), were in-fact very good and I'm going to 'assume' home-made. When I arrived it was nice and quiet but by the time I left it was semi-full of yentas and their obnoxious kids so took my baked goods and split (small very loud space!)! read more

I have been to River & Rail many times with family and friends for lunch on weekends. I'm partial to salads and have tried most of them-never been disappointed. Recently 3 of us ordered the grain bowl with grilled shrimp and loved it. Fresh ingredients and the shrimp were tender and perfectly seasoned. Service has always been great. I give this restaurant a read more

A pit stop in our road trip was this beautiful small town! This cafe made our 8hr trip amazing with the special limited menu items recommended (iced honeycomb special w/ oat milk was to die for-- just the perfect amount of sweetness) by the kind staff and quick coffee to go! read more

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Ordered here mutliple times and the coffees always crazy bitter. They also don't mark which coffee is which when you mobile order multiple ones. The service isn't bad and the ambiance of the place is nice, just sucks that the coffee is not good. read more

Sweet service with easy calm atmosphere. Small tables. If you're cold natured find a heat vent and don't sit near the door. Beautiful mural wall and walkable for the neighborhood. Food is delicious.. read more

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We went Wednesday June 25 at noon for lunch. They have a very limited lunch menu. Four sandwiches. We both ordered the smoked Turkey on baguette. They were out of turkey. We both had chicken. One prepared with the ingredients of the smoked turkey sandwich and one prepared as the grilled Romesco chicken sandwich. Both were tasty. The bread was delicious and the fries were nice and crispy. We also ordered 2 waters. Our bill was $45. It was pricey for the amount we received. There wasn't much on the bread. Next time we go back, I will get coffee or tea (great selection) and a muffin. They looked great. read more

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The food was delicious- recommend the avocado toast. Good coffee as well. Cute cafe, great location

Was in town for the Decade Days during the first weekend of April and came to this coffee shop for a coffee quick breakfast prior to the various events of the day. Though the Lox bagel was quite tasty, their latte was even better!! It had the perfect mix of sweet lavender with the rich taste of espresso. It was a perfect meal to get ready for the busy day! Will definitely be back next time I'm in town to try more of their delicious coffees!!' read more

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Food was really good! And the presentation as well. Only thing was the lack of seating, we got lucky and found a seat but if if not I don't know where we would have eaten read more

It's a shame. The app doesn't work to place an order, when you call in an order for pickup they mess it up, and if you dare go in to dine, expect to be freezing as the door takes forever to close. It's a shame because the food is actually good. But the pain it takes to actually eat here isn't worth it. Try Diner Luxe for an easy, simple breakfast. read more

Such a cute little cafe with a cozy vibe. We were in search of a breakfast spot and were recommended to River & Rail Cafe, and it did not disappoint. Me: Za'atar Spiced Avocado Toast + Chai Latte J: Farmer's Breakfast B: Farmer's Breakfast + Coffee L: Za'atar Spiced Avocado Toast with egg scrambled S: Za'atar Spiced Avocado Toast The avocado toast was solid and delicious. It came with herb-roasted potatoes, and it was made to perfection. Service was decent. We placed our order via the cashier once entering, and they brought the food and drinks out to our table one by one. However, I wished they would have asked what drink size I wanted because they gave me a 16oz instead of a 12oz. Overall, we had a good experience here. Definitely recommend. read more

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FANTSTIC meal! varied but simple menu, easy to order and quick to arrive. service with a smile in a chill (respite from heat and ambience) venue. read more

No breakfast round-up is complete without a mention of River & Rail. Considering how smallish R&R is, our breakfast was mighty. And after a zero dark thirty day of flea marketing nearby, we were so famished, we needed to get a few a.m. bites before heading up home. River & R. includes hearty breakfast and lunch dishes at reasonable prices. Don't be put off by the on-trend feel of this place because it's actually comfy. There are Vegan items, Vegetarian ones and meaty dishes also. Place your order up front, pay and meal is brought to you. My 'Moroccan Egg' dish with like a zaatar sprinkle was very tasty. And despite my fried egg being on the flat side, the substantially runny yolk was everything for dunking. Hubs enjoyed his BEC on a croissant along with his decaf espresso. And my 'Mexican Hot Chocolate' was nothing but Swiss Miss. Service was nice from the gals though. My drink aside, R&R was a nice stop for good bites. read more

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amazing customer service, the staff was helpful and super sweet. we both tried seasonal lattes and were happy with them!! the cafe itself is pretty small and searing is close together, but i'd recommend taking a walk around the town square or sitting by the windows! read more

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Open most days until 3 PM (closed on Monday), River & Rail is a small cafe that serves breakfast, lunch, and pastries alongside specialty coffees and teas. It is a nice alternative to the nearby Starbucks, as a visit invites opportunity to stroll along historic Bank Street and support the small neighborhood businesses that populate it. An added plus is a view of tree-blanketed Fort Hill. Once inside, a wall lined with Greener Grass scenic paper designed by Nathalie Lete brings to mind the flora of New England gardens, while floor to ceiling windows allow streams of sunlight to warm and illuminate the cafe's interior. Cafe table seating is available both inside and outside. Service is friendly, although if you arrive thirty minutes before closing (2:30) I experienced and observed customers being discouraged from choosing food items from the kitchen. (Ended up with a lavender latte and pecan bar as my Sunday lunch -- there was an excuse!) Environmentally considerate packaging is used. read more

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I wish the iced coffee came in a larger size the 16oz seemed so small. My coffee was an iced mocha I liked it was not overly sweet. The breakfast was so good. I am not sure what the seasoning was on my potatoes but it was sooo yummy. The potatoes were crispy, not greasy and flavorful. The scrambled eggs were cooked perfect and nice and fluffy. Normally Im not a huge fan of seeded bread but this bread I really liked. A nicely decorated cute spot! read more

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Small but cozy coffee shop/cafe with great food & coffee! I stumbled in here with my mom when we were on our way to Elephant's Trunk, and we both agreed that we found a gem. I got the egg hash breakfast sandwich and their special honey lavender latte and both were fantastic. They also have a few pastries, but my mom and I tried a few different ones and both agreed that they were just average A few tables inside + 2 outside on the sidewalk Very friendly staff! 8.5 read more

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Overall an average and acceptable meal. The bacon was crispy as ordered and the potatoes tasty, but my Mexican hot chocolate was just okay, not fabulous, and at Marty's in Washington Depot, my hot chocolate was significantly better. The service was friendly and ambiance quant, but overall I would not return because for me the food and drink was not memorable, plus my friend did not like her latte. read more

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What a fun coffee shop! I stopped in the area to get a photo at the gazebo made famous in the Gilmore Girls! I found this gem to grab a coffee. I got an iced mocha and it was yummy. My boyfriend got a chai latte and it lasted 5 minutes, so he liked it. The shop has a modern, earthy feel. Really clean and super pleasant vibe. My favorite part was meeting the two, cool girls working there. They gave us some tips for fun shops to visit in the area! Thank you ladies for adding a sparkle to the day! read more

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Welcome to the neighborhood! Stunning new space with perfect pastries and baked goods, luscious lattes and the most wonderfully decorated space. Bank Street is morphing yet again into an awesome little destination spot. A hidden gem. read more

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had a coffee while my kids were at their piano lesson the americano was rich but smooth the place was quiet and staff was respectful

My son came to visit and looked up vegan places to have lunch at. This spot was super cozy, clean and staff was very friendly! They offer several vegan dishes and gf options. We decided to order vegan BLT with French fries. The gf bun was exceptional and the sandwich was super tasty. Everything about this place gave great vibes! Loving these small shops ! read more

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I go there often always great ., this morning I ordered the Farmers Breakfast., The best breakfast in New Milford,, usually comes with toast ., ( homemade bread) this morning it came with french toast., was excellent., hats off to the chef ., Well done read more

A great little place downtown. Very small spot so you may have to sit outside on the street. But they have good coffee and other items for a quick bite. Food comes up quick. Overall, a fun place to stop by on the way to elsewhere. read more

The River and Rail is a wonderful cafe with friendly staff, excellent food and delicious coffees. It's a bit tight inside but they do truly make the best of their space. The menu changes up seasonally which is always enjoyable. Definitely worth the stop if you are in the downtown of New Milford. read more

This fabulous cafe was such a lovely rest spot for a delicious lunch and a piping hot cup of tea (served in a teapot!). The food was perfect, the staff was very warm and friendly and the ambiance was such that we were a little reluctant to leave! read more

Adorable little cafe where the coffee is just as good as the service you get from the lovely ladies behind the counter. The sandwich was also very good. read more

This place is just too cute! The decor is super whimsical and the staff was lovely. We had their special grapefruit vanilla iced tea (creamy and fresh all at once), the roasted turkey sammie (LOVED), and the breakfast bagel (only complaint here is the egg is over hard NOT scrambled so picky egg eaters be aware). The ingredients were so fresh and i loved the roll the turkey came on. Highly recommend! read more

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I feel spoiled having found this place, but also slightly despondent knowing it's nowhere close to where I live. Return trips will be fewer in number than I would like; if I lived close I would certainly be a regular. If you are reading this, and do happen to live close, go become a regular and thank me later. Coffee. Some iced, some not. Drinks. Some alcoholic, some not. Food. Some breakfast, some not. We came here to get some not-breakfast to go, and I had the opportunity to consume one of the best turkey sandwiches in recent memory, the Roasted Turkey with Applewood Smoked Bacon. If I had to pinpoint one thing about the sandwich, I think the apples really made it. It came with some with equally insane fries. Honestly. Double fried shoestrings that were still crunchy despite sitting in the to-go box for 20 minutes before we got to eating them. While we were waiting, we took a Kent Falls IPA on the sidewalk, because...why not? I was very happy to see it on the menu; it's much harder (impossible) to come by in NJ. The food was excellent and the staff was super nice. It's small, and worth any wait you may have to brave. COVID stuff: At the moment, indoor dining is still a no-go. There are two tables outside, so if you are lucky you could snag one, but I'd say this is mostly an order & go situation, which they are more than prepared for - right down to the paper cups for secret, not so secret IPA sipping on Bank Street. read more

River & Rail is a truly great local coffee spot. When we stopped in last week, we got an iced mocha and an iced coffee, both of which were delicious morning pick-me-ups. Prices mirror what you'd pay at a Starbucks, which was fine by me. Definitely plan to return next time I'm in New Milford! read more

A huge fan of the food and beverages. They are always able to make any slight changes to my order without complaint. We have done both take out and have eaten in both were pleasant experiences. The staff is always smiling, kind and helpful! read more

Super awesome staff. Very helpful and pleasant. I was looking for bagels and they didn't really did not have what I wanted. got sone banana bread and scones instead. i thought it was a bit expensive for what it was. I definitely had better elsewhere, but I would go back and try other things just because the experience was so nice. read more

R&R is my heaven. If you want to have a cozy, magical day, I recommend the Lavender Haze latte. The honey and lavender makes you feel like you are in a hot tub in a tiny fairy village, being served elixirs of intoxicating ambrosia. Also, the staff are all absolute gems. I always feel right at home when I bring my journal or a nice book from the library down the street. read more

River and rail cafe is a nice little cafe that serves some food and mostly coffees and small pastries. The staff is friendly and place is very nice. The service is slightly slow since it's all young kids that work there and hang out like they aren't working but the quality of the products are really good. I had a cappuccino and a apple cider donut and both where really good. read more

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The exciting aspect of the fresh find has dwindled. No longer do they have a hand-written stylish menu on the wall like so many hip coffee places do, but now it is a small and uninviting list of goods. The Vermonter and its accompanying hash brown are still good. Their bagels are decent but I have much better bagels on my side of the woods (The Last Drop). Their coffee is good. The free fall in my rating is simply because half of their model doesn't work. We have sampled about four different pastries now between our visits and the highest they get in satisfaction is "okay". Their blueberry loaf had but one sad single blueberry note on a bottom corner, as if that bare minimum would qualify it so. Their almond croissant is no better than the Trader Joe's you leave in the counter the night before. When every single pastry seems to be priced at more than four bucks, the disappointment grows larger, as it can't beat what you could gather in grocery run in the cost-to-yum flavor. This was probably my last visit to this coffee shop as I left breakfast in a sour mood, and that's no way to start the day. read more

I am in love. This place is adorable and the food is great. I am so appreciative of the delicious vegan options - especially the vegan breakfast bagel. Yum!!! Thank you! read more

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Excellent!!! You must go! The girls behind the counter were extremely kind and the food was delicious! The seating makes you feel like you're in a cafe and it's just a clean cute place to go for breakfast! Wonderful addition to downtown New Milford! I wish you great success here! PS even the bathroom is adorable! read more

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The best bubble tea according to my daughter! Also, an amazing bagel, lox and avocado sandwich according to my husband. I like their coffee.

Have been wanting to try this cute little place for a while now. Finally visited for the first time this morning for a lovely breakfast as the first snowflakes fell outside. A quaint town, New Milford features this great little town center with cute shops and restaurants. This River & Rail cafe is one of them! It's absolutely beautifully decorated and finished inside. The details in the chandeliers to the tables to the menu board.. so pleasing to the eye for sure. We ordered cappuccino and a coffee and a delicious breakfast. Mine was the avocado toast and my husband had the farmer's breakfast. Both dishes featured their herb roasted potatoes and they were crispy and delicious!! My avocado toast was on yummy grain bread and my husband's bacon and eggs were perfect as well. We both enjoyed our coffee and breakfast so much. Perfectly prepared, freshly made, delicious, clean food that we appreciate and look for in a restaurant. We sat in the window seat area and enjoyed a pretty view of the little town center and the snowfall. We will most definitely return. So clean, so nicely done. You are great, River & Rail Cafe!! read more

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I absolutely love it here. All of the coffee and tea drinks are superb. Every item for sale is expertly sourced and curated. I LOVE the food and still have my jaw dropped to know all pastries are made in house. Adorable, clean space. All the staff are the sweetest (even when my toddler runs through like a maniac). Good music, good vibes. Grateful this place exists!!! read more