Such a comfy cozy spot. The coffee is so so good. Lots of milk and flavor options. The iced coffee is made with coffee ice. The counter workers were very kind. read more

I've grown up with River City coffee being THE coffee spot for my family. I remember the original location a little further down Kavanaugh and from what I remember they really only did regular hot coffee, but LOTS of bean sales. That location also sold teas and I spent hours smelling different tea blends. Now, this wonderful little coffee shop tucked into the old post office still sells coffee beans and classic coffee, but seems to have less of a bean sales area. Comfy, cozy, eclectic, and a staple of the Hillcrest area, River City Coffee continues to be a wonderful spot to grab coffee locally. The baristas were friendly and quick with our orders, and a refill for a simple hot coffee was also very quick. My latte was fresh (definitely not a place I had to worry about a dead shot of espresso!) and delicious. Mom's mocha was delightful, and she enjoyed the warm ceramic mug almost as much as the coffee inside- there's just something about being able to wrap your hands around a mug on a cold morning! Can't wait to come back the next time I'm in town read more

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Good coffee and even better vibes! Super laid back and dog friendly environment which is a plus

exactly what you want in a coffee shop. and the coffee ice cubes are a nice standout from other shops. service is also always fantastic. parking isn't the best but that's more due to location than the business. go-to spot in LR for sure. read more

One of one coffee lounge. Friendly staff, the usual and unusual coffee flavors, and unique environment and perfect to do homework or work from home work . read more

Best coffee I've had in Little Rock! The flavors aren't just for show, it really tastes what it sounds like! The shop is so cozy and unique, which I appreciate because a lot of coffee shops look the same (the decor reminds me of coffee shop on "Friends" lol). The staff is very welcoming, which is a lost art nowadays so I appreciate that. Love it here. read more

The. Best. Coffee. Ever. I have never had iced coffee with COFFEE ICE CUBES! I wish we had one of these shops in AZ. We visited this shop multiple times while in AR. It is a small quirky place that could spend hours visiting and playing vinyl. read more

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Cute little cafe making use of a cozy, welcoming space! My friends and I stopped in to change and to grab a pick-me-up before our conference at UAMS. I had a sip of my friend's Nirvana latte and enjoyed it so much that I ordered it for myself as well. Bonus points for offering alternative milks at no extra charge. Jeremy was a friendly and efficient barista -wish we could have stayed to chat! If you do find yourself here for a longer time, you'll enjoy the record player belting out funky/chill tunes and the diverse selection of lit/magazines to flip through. Overall, it's a serene, comforting place that I wouldn't hesitate to go back to on a return visit to Little Rock. read more

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My favorite coffee shop in Little Rock!! Such a peaceful, calm, and quiet little coffee shop. My favorite coffee is the Lavender Latte . Not only do they have great drinks there are also great deals and yummy snacks. The baristas have always been so kind and welcoming. One other thing I love is they post posters and flyers all across the front promoting local artist and events. 10/10 read more

Very cool vintage coffee joint. Small but comfy. Great little neighborhood coffee joint read more

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If they were a fax and photocopy store it'd be River City Copy. A Candy store? River City Toffee. And if it were a public restroom, it'd be River City Potty. But it's not. A very very long time ago I played my first and up until now only concert in Little Rock at this place. What a lovely little cafe. The people are absolutely wonderful who run this place. They've moved down the road since when I played here because there is a lot more space here now. It's also a little more expensive than it used to be, and some of the products and drinks are pretty good. But most of all, such wonderful memories I made here with one of the best crowds I've ever had. read more

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Love the atmosphere. The absolute best drinks I've ever had. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. It's definitely my new favorite place.

Great local spot for some coffee and conversation! I would definitely come here again

A+ service and coffee. I love the vibe and decor. Hillcrest neighborhood is probably one of the best areas of the town of LR and this place is right in the middle of it. Surrounded by cute stores and businesses. Walkable. Friendly staff and customers. read more

Cozy and friendly with good coffee. I was there while recharging on a road trip but I wish I had a place like this near me at home. I'd be studying there all the time. read more

Super welcoming atmosphere. There was only one barista working on the morning we were there and I thought we would be in line for ages, but he was surprisingly fast and was even nice enough to customize an iced green tea for my child. read more

So my son and I were in town visiting family and we have a unique tradition of visiting local coffee shops in various cities we visit. We decided on River City Coffee based on previous reviews and they did not disappoint. I had the Trifecta and my son got the lavender latte. Both were perfectly balanced with a smooth taste and light sweetness. Our barista (didn't get his name) was very friendly and helpful to us in deciding what to get. Definitely stop by and enjoy the smooth vibe to match their coffee. I'm glad we did. read more

SUCH A GEM of a coffee place!! I'm so glad I came here! Baristas are knowledgeable, funny, and helpful. I ordered the lavender coffee and the oatmeal cookie latte, both were made vegan. Ask for coffee ice cubes, so tasty! The oat latte isn't listed on the menu but just ask the barista and they'll make it for you. It's THE BEST coffee I've ever had, not too sweet with a smooth flavor profile. Question for the founder, is it possible to have oat milk ice cubes so that the coffee is creamier as you drink? DEFINITELY my new favorite place in Little Rock! read more

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Happened to be on this side of town after a cold morning at the dog park so stopped in for a cup of coffee. It's a small little joint with old comfy furniture and a cozy feel. The barista was very friendly and served up a perfect Americano. The temperature on our drinks were just right and the flavor was incredibly smooth. It gave me the warmth o was craving a good little caffeine buzz. It's a good quiet place to just chill out for a bit. read more

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The espresso machine was broken, their tea selection is a joke - all poor quality tea bags - if you can't find a vendor for loose leaf teas, at least sell quality tea in bags! They had some good-looking muffins but they were a little expensive; I was going to check out all the paperbacks and records inside but it was too dusty to hang out in there. The wooden deck chairs outside were nice to sit in though. I think they had decaf coffee. This place could be so nice - till then I'll continue the search for a nice place to hang out on Update: it's two weeks later and the espressomachine's still broken, lol. read more

During this time it's so difficult keeping a small local business alive, especially in a space that is very tight and not conducive to social distancing. So happy to know that River City doesn't just talk the talk, but walks the walk when it comes to true community and care by enforcing strict mask wearing. I have been coming here for years and it's no secret that it's the best coffee in town. Little Rock is lucky to have this space and the humans that make it special! read more

As I mentioned in la "Tip". It's small, quaint, and just right. I asked the man "workin'", what was the to do at River City Coffee and Tea...? On this day he pointed to their brews of the day, but mentioned that people had also been enjoying Cafe Mocha's and Chai's all day. Soooooo... a Chai it was for me, and he didn't steer me wrong. It was quite delicious, and as I fancy myself a semi-connoisseur of most things chai. I give it my stamp of approval. Some may have considered it a little on the sweet side, but I've had quite the tooth as of late. Anywho, it was definitely local, and relaxing. They had a phono and vinyl for the masses to select and play. Buuuut, if your aim is to get lost in a book or two, well, they have some books for you to select from also. Or just bring your own, be it work, homework, or pleasure. River City Coffee and Tea was worth the stop while a friend and I needed to kill some time. Those that want to experience a coffee house that's small, quaint, and just right, should definitely put River City Coffee and Tea on their list. Oh, and they have ice cream! But I'll save that for an Updated Review. read more

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This place is so cute, and in a great little area! We got an iced almond milk latte, caramel latte, and mocha latte. And in the iced latte, they used coffee iced cubes - such a great touch so the latte is not watered-down! The barista was so nice, too. It was a great experience and I highly recommend coming here! read more

Inside this teeny tiny coffee shop is one of the best mocha lattes I've ever come across. I have such a hard time finding ones I like, so I was so happy that the Lavender Mocha I ordered turned out so well. It was the perfect balance between bitter espresso, sweetness and creaminess. I don't even know why I added Lavender - I just saw they had it on their menu (minus the mocha) so thought I'd give it a whirl. Pretty good, if I do say so. My husband had their cinnamon roll latte (add chocolate) and he raved about his as well. I think we are two of the pickiest latte drinkers, so the fact we were more than thrilled say a lot. The ordering area is quite narrow. I felt like I was invading the barista's personal space, even though we were separated by a counter. He was a very pleasant guy to say the least. Decor is somewhat eclectic. Pretty lampshades hanging from the ceiling in the entryway. This is your epitome of a local, hometown, espresso shop. I'd come back a million times over. read more

One of my favorite places in the world and we are lucky to have it here in Little Rock. If you want to feel like a recurring side character on Cheers (or maybe even a starring role!) when you drink your coffee, this is the place to go. Sometimes you want to go where the baristas know your name (and your order by heart). Thank you for all the tasty treats and warm welcomes. read more

One of my favorite places to be outside of my house. The baristas are warm and sweet people I love them all.

Great local coffee shop that is dog friendly. Owner operated, prices are better than chain coffee shops. Highly recommend this place. Shop local! read more

The owner is always friendly and kind. I have been here a few times over the years. If I lived closer I'd probably be here daily. It's like walking in to a friends house. Everyone knows each other and greets one another. The coffee is splendid. I had the cinnamon roll latte. I'm a sucker for anything cinnamon. But it was truly splendid. read more

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Service: 5/5. Super friendly, and quick! Lavender iced latte: 6/5. Creamy and sooo good! Caramel hot latte: 4/5. Strange syrup flavor but not the shop's fault. Decor: 5/5. Lots of great local art. The space is a little tight but all us patrons fit in the homey space. read more

Iced latte with coffee cubes??? Yes! I hate watered down lattes and the fact that they do this puts them above the coffee places that don't. Guy up front was really nice too! read more

I am in love with this cute little coffee shop! The coffee was everything I hoped it would be! I ordered an Iced Caramel Latte and it was SO good! The owner was the one serving me and asked me if I wanted the iced coffee cubes which was AMAZING! I've never had iced coffee cubes. They are the best because it doesn't water down your coffee! So yummy to the LAST drop! He also gave me a student discount which was awesome as well! Love it! Thank you River City Coffee! read more

Wonderful staff! Excellent coffee! I'm so thankful they are enforcing mask policy so I can safely go get a coffee. Margo always makes the BEST coffees. read more

Nice and cozy cafe. Music selection is dope. Drinks are good. I've had an array of teas as well as the Italian soda w/ cream ( making it an Italian cream soda). Nice people too. read more

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I throughly despise this place, some of the worst coffee by far I've ever tasted at a "popular" coffee shop. It's at the bottom list of my places to go in Little Rock now, and there was barely anywhere to study at all! Maybe a change of location would help some. The gentleman running the front also was not very nice in my opinion, outside chairs were falling apart and it just overall seemed like a weird joint. I'm not here to discourage anyone from going there, just leaving my personal review. read more

I love this place! Its one of the few places I feel safe during this pandemic because I know the employees are doing their best to protect themselves and their customers. Also, Margo is amazing! 10/10 would absolutely recommend! read more

I've only been there once so far but I will be back for the white mocha latte. It was the best latte I've ever had. The three star rating is because the place is veeeery small and looks much more spacious in the photos they post. read more

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This is a totally reasonable local spot with slightly odd internal architecture and pleasant decor. They have a decent tea selection tending toward flavored black teas. Sadly no oolongs, and snacks are all either gluten or dairy in case you want ice cream with your tea. Wifi is solid and the general feel is LGBT-friendly and hipsterish. read more

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I'll give it a three-four just because I think it's unfair to judge a coffee shop if you didn't actually get the coffee. Since I was on vacation I splurged my sweet tooth with some Chai. They use Oregon Chai (significant if you know chai) .... Way too sweet for me. It was a little late so I didn't want espresso... I wish I would have gotten it or some brew so I could accurately criticize, possibly be more positive. The spot was teeny but cute. I don't know if I would say inviting, but they had lots of books around if you wanted to stay for a while. -Barista, coffee fanatic read more

This is the best coffee place I have ever been to! The baristas make you feel like family, and the coffee is to die for! The raspberry mocha! The cinnamon roll latte! I also love to get their teas! They make a London Fog with Earl Grey that is so creative and yummy! The front part of the store is beautiful to sit in, and they've got a great record collection! read more

What a cool little coffee joint! Cozy, eclectic vibe. Vinyls playing on the turntable. Tasty coffee drinks, bagels, muffins and such. Plus, the owner, Jeremy, is a delightful human being... he served up a good latte and made me feel right at home. read more