1st off, we ordered a kids chick tenders & fries. The fries were either old or had been sitting around a while. Our sandwiches (French dip & chicken BLT) arrived & looked good. That is until I opened the French dip. Burnt & dry to the bone! The aus jus had No flavor. The other sandwich was over cooked as well! I must say, the chicken breast was thick as ever! Which, how do you overcook that? Just very disappointed. Great tasting French Fries that came with the sandwiches! (had to clarify-the ones with the nuggets were awful!) Oh & the Ranch dip was very good! read more

Riverbound Cafe - French dip BURNT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mechanicsville, Virginia

Service is spot on. And menu variety is delish. Great place to meet the friend group. Plenty of bar seating, too read more

Riverbound Cafe - The house side salad is practically a meal. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mechanicsville, Virginia

Review update: A second visit for a Sunday Breakfast the restaurant was packed with a 20 minutes wait time. It was noisy and very chaotic with waiter rushing to serve tables. We decided to stay and try the food, we were seated with water and coffee arriving shortly, this is when the service went down hill from that point. We felt rushed in ordering our food being our first sit down visit. Our food arrived with the waitress performing a dump and run procedure without any questions. We were shocked with that type of service we didn't have any coffee creamer, butter only sugar packets. With our waitress gone we had to wave our hands to get attention for cream and butter. Our food was poorly prepared with overcooked waffles and sausages. Our waitress eventually returned and refilled our coffee mugs. We politely asked for our bill since she was hard to find once she left us. We paid our bill and left with a disappointing experience. read more

Riverbound Cafe - Waffle Breakfast with sausage and eggs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mechanicsville, Virginia

Breakfast was terrible pancake uncooked bacon raw ,service bad,bathroom tasty it has really gone downhill will not be going there anymore

Had lunch here yesterday got the Larry club wrap which was good. My friend got the chicken salad which was good but we like the froze to death because the AC was down around 65°. It felt like I know it's really hard to regulate the AC in these big open areas, but it was really cold so if you decide to go take a sweater read more

Give you lots of food you can't even eat at all. The food is delicious. The staff is very friendly and very accommodating.

Deborah and I had breakfast at Riverbound today, Candice was wonderful, it had been a while since I had eaten here, but Deborah had never eaten at Riverbound before, she thoroughly enjoyed it, now we have another local place for breakfast that we can enjoy. We both had the Mom's breakfast Deborah had the fried potatoes I had the grits she had a bagel I had the biscuit she had ham and sausage I had the bacon. Thank you, Candice, for making it an enjoyable visit with Riverbound we will visit again real soon. read more

Good atmosphere but sat for 20 minutes and nobody even looked at us so we just left. Store was empty btw.

This is a local town favorite. Wide open cafe with a full bar too. Almost combining brunch, seafood, and sports bar. Despite its size it feels quite intimate. Obviously brunch is its big thing which I will say chicken and waffles are awesome but seriously this place takes pride in its seafood too hence the name. If you want to go all in go for the salmon or crab cakes. The services is great too. Very friendly. The perks of one of those small town cafes. read more

The Riverbound cafe is a cozy little cafe serving up classic American style favorites. This restaurant has different specials like discounted burger nights, happy hours specials on select days and a night where they serve breakfast dinner which is always great! I opted for a buffalo chicken salad which was loaded with blue cheese crumbles. The spice level on the buffalo chicken sauce was a little milder then I usually go for but it did taste good. I also decided to give the soup of the day a try. On this particular visit the soup of the day was chicken and mushroom. The chicken was shredded and the soup had a good unexpected tangyness to it. I ask so had an Irish coffee with my meal which was priced at 10 bucks. That seemed a little on the higher in for an Irish coffee but it was alright. Our server was very kind and attentive, she did a great job taking care of us. I'd be interested to give the breakfast a try as I hear it has a reputation for the best local breakfast in the area. read more

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I ordered the gardener omelette with potatoes and biscuit. Server recommended the biscuit. Spouse got pancakes, bacon and scrambled eggs. It's hot out so the air conditioning feels great. The omelette was wonderful. I could not finish so I took some home. The biscuit was delicious. I put butter and strawberry jam on. Server was excellent offered take out box for leftovers. Left full and happy. read more

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Reviews are pretty accurate. Food is average and service was a little slow, but overall not too bad. I would go back but certainly not five star dining by any means. Definitely bring a sweater because it can be a little chilly in there! read more

A homely ambiance in Riverbound, offering brunch and lunch classics. The Works Omelet was delicious, and the potatoes had a nice, salty flavor. Service was great, and overall a good brunch experience in Mechanicsville. read more

We are traveling home and needed to stop for food and looked for a spot not too far off route since we have hours of driving left to do. We stop at Riverbound Cafe, 15 minute wait to get a table on a Sunday afternoon, very reasonable. However, once seated it took over an hour to get our food with no one checking in to let us know there's a delay, apologize, or to even check in for refills on drinks. We understand things happen but you communicate, give people a heads up etc. Ended up asking for it to go and said they were sorry it's over an hour wait for each ticket. Communication is courteous and kind with something like that. Unacceptable. read more

I wasn't sure that this cafe was open when pulling into the parking lot, because all the shades were down and it appeared dark inside. Luckily, it was. The servers were welcoming as soon as we stepped in. The menu looked delicious, but we both ended up ordering Reuben's. They were absolutely delicious! Best we had had in years! The service was great. I deducted the one star because I ordered the Tator tots instead of fries and the waitress didn't mention the upcharge. I hate those little surprises. The cafe is larger inside than what you would expect, but with the shades pulled tight in the middle of the afternoon, it had an odd ambiance. I was thinking how cool they could make it, with a few tweaks, to seem like it was a speakeasy cafe. We are already planning a second visit! read more

Came in for breakfast on a Monday morning. I ordered the chicken biscuit and it was great. The chicken was crispy and the egg folded and stacked high on nice fluffy biscuit. It came with crispy potatoes. I asked for the house made hot sauce to put on my biscuit and so glad I did. It's like a thicker tabasco sauce. Really good. My boyfriend ordered the veggie omelette and enjoyed his meal as well. Service was friendly and food came out pretty fast. Would return. read more

Riverbound Cafe - Chicken biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mechanicsville, Virginia

The service was great I have to admit. The food was absolutely average, nothing to fancy, nothing bad, nothing great, just write down the middle if you're just looking for an OK thing, and you're not looking to go to fancy, it's an OK place. read more

The food was terrible. The server was very nice though and that's the reason I gave it three stars I'll come back just for her and the drink were good. Meat loaf dry. Potatoes dry. Corn wet, but no flavor. The chicken Parmesan was no flavor. read more

Ordered takeout this evening. I can hear my husband vomiting right now in the bathroom from the dry bbq he ordered.Ordered a salad and it was pieces of garnish lettuce. Not even chopped up. Also ordered the Hummus plate that had garnish style tomato slices with black parts on the edges. The blue cheese in the salad tasted cheap and terrible. There was some kind of taste/smell about the food that felt tainted. I ate a few bites of the app and the salad and tossed it. I really wish I could say something good but this was a gross experience. For the prices I would expect some quality and my husband in bed instead of puking. I want to apologize to the restaurant for my honesty, I do not mean to be a jerk but this is literally what's happening now and a straight forward review. read more

Outdoor Seating was great. Has umbrellas. Food was delish. Service was awesome. We arrived 30 min before closing on a Monday and they were happy to serve us. Mondays is $6 burgers. Waitress shared that Wednesday they have Breakfast night. We'll be back. read more

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Atmosphere is super cute, food is great, and service is awesome!!! Highly recommend Alli as your server - she is the best!!!! Will definitely be back! read more

Excellent whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner. Fast service and plenty of booths and tables as well as a bar. Creative menu and great desserts to choose from. read more

My favorite restaurant for breakfast! The coffee is the best in all of Richmond and Mechanicsville! Please try breakfast or bunch! You will love it , I promise!!! read more

Breakfast is the only winner delicious food hot and tasty . Tried lunch and dinner and service was absolutely terrible server talked to us like we were infants and very condescending. Took drink order and only saw her when she gave us the check . Empty drinks and never checked in with us . Taylor was her name . More worried about socializing at the bar with what seemed to be friends. Dinner took over 30 minutes for 2 burgers and a salad . Will only return for breakfast as our server Laura was phenomenal read more

The food was great. Everything was homemade. The ambiance was nice the place had good vibes the breakfast potatoes were my personal favorite we will be back read more

Don't be fooled by the three stars. Riverbound is a solid option to satisfy and fill the void. If you want a spot that's good for groups, inexpensive, family friendly, a great value and delivers good, quick service, then Riverbound is a five star spot. Solid sandwich, entree and dessert menu, but really not spectacular food. Just traditional American fare. Not a place to go if you're trying to eat clean and watch your calorie intake, but a solid option. read more

Highly recommended. Family friendly establishment. Also fresh, high quality food. Local establishment in Mechanicsville. Family owned and operated. Thanks read more

I went here but the party at 7. Its was a long time to get seated but this was expected. Once we got seated it took even longer to service our drink and bring that are ordered. The staff was ok and 9 and the food was okay read more

We will continue to go to RBC when in search of an inexpensive meal, comfortable booths, clean environment, small but relevant craft beer selection, and friendly service. However, it would never be our first or even second choice as the food is meh, the ambiance is standard small town strip mall, and the staff is not aware of what is in their meals. Being someone with dietary restrictions being able to ask if something is in a meal it is important that I get a response other than, "I don't know". All that being said, we will probably be back once or , especially for breakfast or a beer! UPDATE! We went back for breakfast recently and the service on the patio was FANTASTIC and the food was pretty good. Still not great but it did show improvement! read more

Nice small bar not to crowded ! Nice lil drive just for brunch luckily I've got a another place I attended out here. ! I had the chicken and waffles everything was spectacular not real big waffle but crisp chicken breast makes up for that ! Not a big fan of the spicy syrup....oh yesssss 10 bucks for chicken and waffles is the lowest I've ever paid for that meal but the mimosas was 7$ that's the highest I've paid for those but overall this is a great lil spot ! Service was very good ask for RHONDA at the bar ! read more

Riverbound Cafe - Chicken and waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mechanicsville, Virginia

Great spot for breakfast or anytime really. Lots of choices for delicious homemade foods that will fill you up and taste just like you were in grandmas kitchen. Love the location and staff. Absolutely will be back. read more

Can't go wrong with the food. The service is always on point. Their burgers are to die for. And they always have enough seating for us when ever we go. read more

Absolutely horrific experience with argumentative/aggressive staff and managers. Truly hope the owner reads reviews and is aware of the representation to customers. Have eaten here through the years, but will never visit again and hope others reconsider as well. After they dropped the ball with a special order, was amazed at how warm and helpful Gus' Italian Restaurant was at helping us out. read more

I'd lump the Riverbound Cafe into the solid, but not spectacular category, basing my assessment on breakfast. The food was fine, satisfactory I suppose, and my hunch is that I'd return again because you can't base everything on one meal. It's nearby where I live, so they earn points on convenience. (Read between the lines: I was hoping for a bit better ... My meal came out quickly, okay, but for some reason not hot. I was disappointed after my first bite, but decided to forge on.) On my Sunday visit, the waitresses were very attentive and friendly. That's a plus. It's has a comfortable local establishment feel. It also has a steady following that suggests the food is acceptable, and I'm willing to visit again. read more

Riverbound Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mechanicsville, Virginia

Love the food and service. I just wish they would make notice of a closure when it happens. They just surprise you. would it be that hard to just put it on the web page? The servers are awesome, and I'm sure it's not their fault. read more

excellent food and service , I would recommend this place to everyone,lots of different choices on the menu

My September 2017 visit ended in a sushi grade chicken horror show. Yes, chicken sushi. Nasty experience x3. Ordered a chicken dinner, with grilled chicken, sweet potatoes, and cornbread. Dinner came out and after a few bites of the chicken, I realized something was grossly wrong. Cut the center of the breast, and behold, sushi grade chicken. Pink as a Victoria's Secret shopping bag. Told the waitress and they took it, and brought back the same exact plate as I gave them. Except it was full of juices and the corn bread was now soaked. I think they stuck it in the microwave. Epic fail. I didn't eat that nastiness and promptly left. Will never go there again. Makes McDonald's seem like 4 star. read more

The poutine isn't quite legit. The cheesecurds are fried in this tater tot looking thing so it's not melting over the fries. The gravy was alright and the fries were pretty good and potato-y. The green onions on top was unconventional... I got the waffle with scrambled eggs and sausage. The waffle was a little harder than I would have liked but everything else was alright. They don't have the chicken and waffles meal that I came here for due to their Yelp pics FYI! read more

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As regulars in the Mechanicsville community we have come to find the food here to be very consistent. However service we received last night was not so great. Our waitress appeared to be training someone but we weren't sure because we weren't told and the girl kept following her around. We only saw our waitress three times during the course of the meal- drink orders, food orders and eventually the check. We never got refills on our drinks. It took nearly 15 minutes after we finished eating to get our check. Then the girl who was following our waitress around all night came to retrieve the check and card. Our waitress seemed much more concerned with activity behind the bar including speaking with patrons at the bar. We've been coming here since it opened 15 years ago and this is by far the worst service we've ever had. This was reflected in the tip we left. read more

Riverbound Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mechanicsville, Virginia

We've had breakfast here a few times before and the food was pretty good. However, we tried for early dinner on a Friday, walked in to a near empty restaurant with no host/hostess in sight. Waited 10 minutes in the foyer and saw no staff whatsoever, so we left and took our business elsewhere. What a shame as we were looking forward to trying some dinner entrees! read more