Hidden gem for sure. Had a wonderful breakfast experience here and intend to come back. Lots of seating with just a few other small parties in there, decent prices, delicious food, small intimate vibes and really good views of the water and some birds hanging out nearby. Service was fast and friendly. She gave us some recs and was very attentive . I definitely intent to come back soon! read more

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Awesome people working there ! The restaurant and bathrooms are beyond sparkling clean. We love the outside porch and sitting right on the river. We have been going there for many years. read more

A lowkey gem in Milford with good food and a great location. Breakfast (served all day by the way!) was very good and filling. The caramel macchiato was amazing and had a "fall candle" type of flavor to it which I loved. Service was prompt and attentive. Only problem may be limited space as it was somewhat cramped on a Wednesday afternoon so may be problematic on a weekend. read more

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Great location along a meandering river that winds its way through Milford on its way to the Delaware River. In nice weather the outdoor covered deck would be an ideal place to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch. On a rainy day like we had, eating indoors was the only practical option. The choices are fairly traditional egg, pancake and waffle plates in the morning, with their "American Breakfast," the most popular and filling. My son went for that and he couldn't finish the two eggs, meat, home fries and waffle that were brought to him on multiple dishes. He was totally sated. I went with one of their DIY 3 egg omelets (scrapple, cheddar, onion, pepper with the hash browns thrown in), and rye toast. It was quite the load, and beyond my capacity to consume completely. It needed a little kick in the pants, so several shakes of Texas Pete's hot sauce was applied. Filling for sure, but still not all that tasty, and I remembered why scrapple is not a favorite of mine-just a little textural and slightly off flavor that I had forgotten in the long interregnum between samplings. Ironic that we had three table side visits from staff inquiring about our satisfaction, yet they never offered to refill our coffee mugs. How does that happen? So, although the house was warm, clean and friendly, the display of form over function was noticed and not designed to bring us back for another visit. 3.5 Stars read more

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On a recent trip to Maryland and Delaware, we knew we would be driving through Milford early in the morning, so we checked out Yelp to see if there was a good place to grab breakfast. We saw River Lights Cafe and decided it would be a good start to the little drive we had that day. We really enjoyed our quick stop here. The service was good, and very quick, and the breakfast we great! I personally had the Huevos Rancheros which was wonderful! My wife had a breakfast sandwich that she really enjoyed as well. Definitely worth a stop for breakfast, and I think ti would be an ever better spot when it is a bit warmer outside as they have a very nice little outdoor seating area right by the river. Give River Lights Cafe a shot if you happen to be in the Milford, DE area! read more

River Lights Cafe - Heuavos Signature Huevos Rancheros - Cafes Near Me - Milford, Delaware

Unfortunately, I paid over $14 for a bacon egg and cheese sandwich with extra bacon. I was told the extra bacon made it significanly more. Imagine my surprise when $14+ bought me 4 small slices of bacon on a stale old roll. Completely unacceptable, per all of my years in the food service industry. read more

The service was very slow. We waited 30 minutes for a smoothie and 45 minutes for our food. The food was cold and not very good. We never got a refill for our waters. We just boxed everything up and left. We will not be going back read more

We love this place! All of the food we've tried is so good. I love that they serve breakfast all day and the outdoor seating. Definitely a hidden gem of Milford. read more

This place is great for breakfast or lunch. A friend of mine in Virginia told me to stop by here if I was on my way back home to New York. The staff was amazing , the food was outstanding!!! read more

The food and service was excellent I will be definitely making this my new go to. I had pancakes scrapped eggs home fries and bacon. read more

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We drove from about an hour away to pick up some items from a Marketplace deal and asked the local seller for a lunch spot suggestion. The highest praise, of several suggestions, was for River Lights Cafe. "The food is good, and the people are very nice." We are so grateful for his suggestion as this was a spectacular find. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming; if the weather had been nicer, we might have sat outside, but with a window seat, we were very happy. The tacos are as authentic as any we've had, and my Cuban panini, although not fully authentic as experienced with my South Florida roots, was delicious, with roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard (I think they sneak a little mayo in there too, and I'm okay with that!). Bonus, the side of pasta salad was outstanding. We didn't sample, but the baked goods looked awesome as well. The service was also excellent, with Jessica guiding us well and making us feel special, as did all the staff. We've already decided on an hour drive for breakfast (that is supposed to be equally brilliant if not moreso) very soon! A gem that Milford should be proud of! read more

Drive by often and never stopped. Cute location on the water. Inside dining is small but works. We both had paninis. Loved my chicken one and it came with tangy pasta salad and chips. The only thing was the ice tea was bottled. Server was nice but don't recall being checked on. read more

The service was amazing the waitress was very accommodating. Me and my husband got a soup and the lemon chicken dish with ciabatta and one of the best bitters I have ever tasted. The view form the porch was also quite lovely. read more

This place was open today Saturday although the hours on Yelp don't indicate that. We were passing through and spotted this place. It is a lovely setting and there was a cool breeze this morning by the river. Super great and friendly service. My breakfast of eggs, home fries, turkey bacon and toast was yummmm! I wouldn't recommend the waffles as they use pancake batter which makes it heavier and more dense than the Belgian style waffle we prefer. Highly recommended. read more

Super charming little café with great food, and excellent service. Glad we found it. Very clean, with old time service.

Stopped in around 1:30 PM (They close at 3 - Breakfast and Lunch only) and ordered a perfect omelet and a tasty lamb gyro. Service was friendly but there was a very long wait for the food - even though only 2 tables occupied. Meanwhile - a good spot for breakfast - but don't be in a hurry. read more

This is it. Owner was there and the staff was superb. I like the vibe of this place - not a "fast food" place but not a "diner", either. Very clean and reasonably priced considering the portions you get. We came here twice and my buddy's daughter raved about the pancakes. She's 5 and hard to please, so that must mean something! We came here for breakfast twice - the second time seemed a bit off (different chef) but otherwise was good. They also have lunch food as well, although we weren't in town during that time. The coffee was also a hit! Really great flavor. read more

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Not impressed with lunch. Perhaps breakfast is their strong suit? We came late, only one other 2-top occupied in this small dining room (seats just over 20 at 10 tables). There was debate between the server seating us and the manager (not in English, but I understand Spanish) about whether we could sit at the 3-top next to the window because "it's supposed to be for 3 people." We sat down anyway. We ordered a cheeseburger, chicken quesadilla, and a chicken taco. The fries served with were excellent. The burger was large and good. The other food was bland (nothing served to accompany the taco of chicken, lettuce and tomato with a slice of lime, or with the quesadilla--no salsa, no sour cream, nada). read more

River Lights Cafe - View of Mispillion River. - Cafes Near Me - Milford, Delaware

Well done, their breakfast entree "AmericanBreakfast" is 10/10! The French toast? To die for, have been ordering breakfast from here for the past week and they never seem to disappoint. Looking for a good breakfast, definitely check them out if you're around Milford. read more

I had an enjoyable breakfast at the river lights cafe. The wait staff was excellent. It's a cute little cafe along a quiet river. I had the American breakfast comprised of two poached eggs, English muffin, waffle, hoe fry potatoes, sausage and ham. The poached eggs were perfect. The sausage was also delicious. The ham was sliced sandwich thin. The potatoes were too salty for my taste, but if you salt, or add salt to your food before tasting it you won't be disappointed. The waffle was too cakey for my taste. I washed it down with some hot tea with honey. I'm not going to write this place off quite yet as the staff and location are awesome. I'll just try something else next time. read more

We wanted to sit on the patio but it was raining and the patio was wet. Our server pushed tables together by the window so we could still enjoy the beautiful river view from inside. The staff is wonderful and very accommodating. We all enjoyed our food. I got the huevos rancherous. It was delicious. Perfectly cooked poached eggs, warm, house made tortillas, tasty beans and a really good sauce made my breakfast special. River Lights has crepes too, but we didn't try them. If you are looking for a friendly restaurant with delicious food and a killer view, River Lights is a must try. read more

My husband, baby, and I stopped in here for the first time to grab some brunch today. It is a small establishment, but very cute and cozy! We tried a variety of items and everything was delicious! I got the heuvos rancheros and they were incredible; the corn tortillas were specifically noteworthy as they were fresh, warm, and amazing, though the entire dish really hit the spot. Upon our arrival, we were seated promptly and quickly greeted by the owner who welcomed us in as she hadn't seen us there before. The services was timely and courteous, couldn't ask for more really. We highly recommend! read more

Several times I've eaten, a delicious breakfast and lunch there. The atmosphere is sweet and the sun comes in the big windows which is an added bonus. read more

When I lived in Delaware, this was one of my favorite places to eat. It overlooks the lake, and you get to enjoy your peaceful surrounds with their outside seating. The food was always good. My favorite was their breakfast menu. The service was great, and the owners were nice. It is a bit in the pricier side. read more

This place has a lot of things going for it. Breakfast all day. Pleasant, if not slightly inattentive, servers. Generous portions of good food. The agua fresca served was especially delicious and not something I'd guess a cafe in Milford, DE would offer. Plus, a gorgeous view of the river. If only they had brewed tea that day. Maybe next time, because we'd definitely make a return trip. read more

Great little place in Milford, the food was very good, very fresh and it's right on the river if you're looking for scenery, it's going to be my go to spot when I pass Milford again read more

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Really great breakfast and staff in Milford. Super cute spot by the river for a nice morning breakfast

Went in for take out breakfast. Took a long time to order, even though I was the only one trying to order. A waitress was doing some sort of register report and they ignored me. Finally took my order and I paid. The cooks were doing a great job. The other staff all stood around asking questions of each other like it was their first day open. Managers were rude. One asked if I was ready to order. I told him I had already ordered and believed my order was up. He told me to go sit down "over there" and someone would bring it to me. They did--10 minutes later. Nobody working there wore masks. In fact I was the only one in the building with a mask. Staff wore gloves...the same gloves to handle food, money, clean tables. I think they believe the purpose of wearing gloves is so they won't have to wash their hands so often. In short... Service is poor, prices our outrageous (see photo below of a $10.50 breakfast), food is mediocre, and they just don't seem to care. Go somewhere else. read more

River Lights Cafe - In case you can't tell, those things in the bottom right are supposed to be over easy eggs. Looks appetizing, huh? - Cafes Near Me - Milford, Delaware

Haven't been there in a while, but they have improved since they originally opened! Very scenic view over the Mispillion River.

Good food. Extensive and varied menu options. Nice riverside location. Bonus points for dog friendly deck dining. read more

Lovely location and very good service and food. We enjoyed our breakfast and the food was fresh and delicious. Would gladly go again

I came in a large group and we were seated quickly to rude staff....they had to be about 15-16 which is fine however the attitude is unacceptable. The food was pretty good though, I had fries with a side of disrespect since the staff was talking shit so loud about my group. read more

A small restaurant with a great view and wonderful food. Ordered huevos rancheros and a Cuban panini. Both were fresh and delicious. The eggs, chorizo, refined beans, tortillas and even salsa verde were very fresh and tasty. The Cuban had nice ham and cheese on a fresh roll that was nicely pressed and seared. Great staff and a very welcoming place to have breakfast or lunch. read more

While passing through on a work visit, We stopped here to get a good meal. Awesome little restaurant with great service and fantastic food. We got the American Breakfast. I'd easily put these pancakes next to IHOP and say they were better. I will most definitely be coming back. read more

Cuban Panini & Gyro was great same as service. We'll definitely return. Loved how clean & charming restaurant was with a River view. read more

Worst service ever waited over an hour after they lost our order and then they wouldn't even serve us.

The food is fantastic, the pricing is just absolutely more then reasonable! All staff is very nice and friendly. Even when the place busy they try the very best to serve you equally. The outdoor seating is spectacular! read more

This was my first time, and I immediately felt welcomed by the staff as soon as I walked in the door. The food was delicious. Definitely coming back! #American Breakfast read more

I always ride by this little cafe and it's one of those places I keep saying I want to try one day and I'm so glad I finally did. The breakfast here is amazing! Those huevos rancheros made me feel like I was having breakfast in Costa Rica again and the crepes are authentic just like I had in France. The staff was super friendly and the food came out fast and was extremely delicious & affordable. Definitely recommend. read more

River Lights Cafe - Signature Huevos Rancheros Strawberry & Cream Crepes Breakfast Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Milford, Delaware

Found this spot via Yelp en route home from my beach location. Located about a mile off of the highway with some parking. We sat at an open table inside (definitely not great for social distancing). We ordered rather quickly and it took nearly 40 minutes for our food to come out. Several tables came after us and were served well before us. We both ordered the breakfast platter. Personally, my bacon was cold and kind of rubbery. It wasn't anything special. read more

River Lights Cafe - American Breakfast Platter - Cafes Near Me - Milford, Delaware