always amazing service--friendly, speedy! food is some of the best breakfast around! cash only but cheaper than similar places around! Plus the great view of the river! read more

They have a drive through. I have never seen a diner with a drive thru and it gives me a kick every time. Haven't tired the drive thru yet but will have to and upset my review. As for sitting in side it is a small cute local spot and service is fantastic. We had multiple waitresses walk over to us to suppose anything that we needed. Proportions are HUGE and I was unable to come anywhere close to finishing my meal but I was very happy with it. Breakfast is served until 2pm and remember to bring cash because it is cash only! read more

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awesome experience I loved the ambiance and the food was super yummy. I went for fun not expecting much but its a sleeper for sure!

First time visitor on Monday. While the service was fine, the Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken was awful. The chicken was badly under-cooked and tasteless. Besides us, there was only one other couple in the restaurant, so it's not like they were busy. The cook was simply uninterested in preparing a decent lunch. I drive past all the time, but definitely won't be back. read more

* update: Cash (or use inside ATM). Do not accept Credit Cards, ok with me. Food - super fresh made to order. Home fries, eggs, waffles...like farm breakfast. Great food, big portions...Now I need to get to work. Awesome Service - personable a lot of locals and drive thru biz Ambiance - beautiful location pier-side on the river. Only open until 2pm so breakfast/brunch done right. Easy 5 and would be nice to consider weekends for dinner option. read more

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The food is typical local diner food. Interesting combo takes on eggs Benedict, choose your own meat and/or veg. Staff is very nice and the service was quick as the morning was ending. Breakfast is All Day. Good to know. Price are good a slight bit under market, and it is off the beaten path. Ambience is Spartan diner some it's clean and space between the table makes it easy to move around. I'll be back for this simple diner experience when I just want to read my book or have a nice chat. read more

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The place has great atmosphere. Seems like most customers are locals. For those traveling in the area it's definitely worth the trip. The food is very good and dad have a lot on the menu . The wait staff was very friendly and willing to pour as much coffee as you can drink It also has a drive through read more

Great coffee and breakfast Staff is always so nice and friendly I like this place, just remember to bring cash! read more

Although you can't actually view any rivers from the restaurant, with the Concord River being not too terribly far away, my stop there was worthwhile. I felt in the mood for eggs benedict and they have several varieties. The one I chose was eggs benedict with corned beef hash. This came with a large portion of what appeared to be oven baked potatoes - which we're fine. Disappointingly, the corned beef hash obviously came straight out of a can. Nonetheless, it was still good, and the portions were quite substantial. read more

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I can't believe this place is 5 minutes from my house ! This is the absolute perfect breakfast place. Most diners on a Sunday, you would wait an hour to be seated. We came in at 10am on a Sunday, sat right down. Got service immediately! I don't remember our servers name but she was so sweet! I have no idea why, but the coffee is so good! The prices are super cheap. My husband got the basic 3 egg breakfast with eggs , home fries, toast and bacon . I got the corn beef hash breakfast wrap. I ended up taking home half of it. It was huge! So good!!! Will definitely be our go to breakfast spot from now on! read more

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My wife and I went to breakfast there a few days ago, again, but this was the last. We have been there a number of times as it is near our home, but never has it been as terrible as our last visit. I ordered a dish with three over easy eggs and they were totally over cooked and tasteless but no one came to ask how our food was. My wife ordered a dish that came with home fries but what she got was fired charcoal briquets, but again, no one followed up. It was very disappointing and the staff certainly should have been more attentive; they were not very busy. Sad that they have such poor quality. read more

Great place to grab a quick and REAL breakfast sandwich on the go. None of those microwaved eggs here that you'll find at other places.. I always make a point to stop here every once in a while on my work break. The drive-thru is extremely convenient and you can call ahead and pick it up at the window. Highly recommend their breakfast wraps, I've had the ham and cheese breakfast wrap and it was very filling and it tasted great too. Another recommendation would be their sausage egg and cheese on a grilled bagel.. So good. Check this place out if you're in the area! read more

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I was passing through town with my dad. We were looking for a good quick breakfast place to try. From the reviews on here, it seemed like a nice place to try. We came in and were greeted with a sign to "wait to be seated". So, we stood there in front of everybody for a good 10 minutes. Then one of the waitresses told us to just sit anywhere. When we sat down and took off our jackets and noticed that the place was practically freezing cold. It was wintertime when we visited. Maybe the heater went out or they are just trying to save a couple of bucks? So, we ended up eating with our jackets on. While I was looking at the menu, I noticed that everyone seemed to be using the ATM that was in the corner by the front door. I specifically chose this place because Yelp stated they accept credit cards. Well, they didn't and I didn't have any cash on me. So, I had to make the trip up to the ATM myself. Maybe post a sign on the front door that cash is only accepted? The food wasn't half bad and the staff was pretty friendly. The dining room itself is pretty small, however. I don't know what the styrofoam cups were all about (aren't they supposedly hazardous to the environment?). Maybe to take your drinks with you when you are done or because of the health crisis? read more

I'm so glad there's a place I can eat at so close to my workplace! Although, judging by the awards on their ceilings, this place excels in breakfast. I went for a Greek burger, which wasn't anything special in the slightest. It was just a burger with blue cheese on it. Also, I think the fries were too plain, needs some salt. Will be back for breakfast! read more

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I have never had a more delicious breakfast at a more reasonable price. Two omelette scan be purchased for less than the price of four muffins in other fine dining establishments. On the other hand eating breakfast at home and saving gas appears to be the best way to enjoy eggs that cost less than 10 cents a piece. Coffee at home is he best option Enjoyed in a large mug. Wake up and smell the coffee. The ambiance is lacking and the view is only moderate. Check out Instagram. read more

I went here recently for breakfast with friends. Although I Iive nearby I haven't been here in several years due to some bad experiences. Unfortunately, this place continues to disappoint. The coffee is undrinkable. Omelettes somehow have all the ingredients on the outside. Toast is served with fake butter and the "maple" syrup is artificial corn syrup. Hash brown potatoes were dry and flavorless. It is not hard to make a decent breakfast but somehow they excel in making bad food. Not sure how they have stayed in business all these years. Look elsewhere. read more

Riverview restaurant is an awesome diner, they served up about the best hashbrowns I've ever had they were nice and crispy on the outside and cooked perfectly in the middle. The eggs over easy we're done perfectly, it's just an awesome diner. The staff was extremely friendly and nice and service was quick. For a great breakfast it's a good place to go read more

I've been a customer since I was a kid and the past couple time I've gotten my food and it's just terrible. Not sure if it's different cooks, but pancakes looked like they were just cooked on oneside, bacon was not cooked in my sandwich, home fries looked like they were boiled than grilled like come on. To tope it all off it took 35 minutes to get and this is what I got! It's sad how down hill they've went. Won't be coming back here again. read more

Have been there about 10 times for breakfast over the last 5 years. Always been a decent breakfast place but nothing special. Went there again last week and thought it had gone downhill in regards to the quality. Service was still good but food was closer to 2 stars. And they have switched away from real cups to Styrofoam for coffee. Who uses Styrofoam cups for all indoor service ?? Who uses Styrofoam period these days..everyone knows better. read more

Best breakfast in Billerica. I love coming in for a sit down, I love that there's a drive thru for quick pick-ups. They make it fast, good and tasty. Been coming here a couple times a week for half a year since moving to town, haven't been disappointed once. My go-to when I'm on the go is their bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant. When I have time for a sit down, I browse the menu and try something new each time. read more

One thing I can say with certainty is this place is totally inconsistent. I went there for the first time a few years ago and didn't like it much. The food and service was average at best and the place was cramped. So, I didn't do there again for another couple of years. However, the next time I went, the food was outstanding and the service was solid. The next time I went, the food was still very good and the service was so so. Just went again this past weekend and the experience was pretty bad. 1. Asked for a high chair and was told by the waitress"they're over there." So, I had to get my own high chair. Definitely a clear indication of how this experience would go. Then I realized the strap was broken. I told another waitress (as my first one disappeared) and she thanked me and then put it right back. Ok, so the next people that grab that will accept a broken strap? 2. The first waitress reappeared at our table with a scowl and said: "Do you want drinks?" Not, "Hello, my name is blank and I'll be your server today. Can I start you off with any drinks?" My wife and I were shocked by her rudeness. 3. When we sat down, our table was very wobbly. This, because of a warped floor. It's odd how wavy and the floor is there. Anyway, we told the grumpy waitress and asked if there were some extra napkins that could be folded up and placed under the leg. So, the waitress came back without a word tossed a stack of napkins and made us fix the table. 4. The waitress continued to be completely miserable the rest of the time we were there. She just stomped around with a pissy expression. At first I thought it was us, but watching her, I saw her act this way to her other tables too. Fortunately an other waitress started working with us and she was as nice as could be. Not sure of her name, but she had light hair and tattoos. As for the food, well, everything we had was barely average. The worst thing about the meal was the home fries. In my opinion they were nasty. Oh and the Arnold Palmer I ordered was disgusting. I took one sip and couldn't take another. It tasted like a puddle. Anyway, I'll never be back. This place is way to inconsistent for me! read more

This moderate sized place has lots of parking and a row of windows overlooking the parking lot, then the Concord River. Not the best view but it is a river view and just on the other side of the river is national forest and a nice path along the Concord River. Good solid, uninspired, diner breakfast. Pancakes are extra good. They open at 6:am. Coffee is unlimited and consistant, decent, diner coffee. There are LOTS of regular customers. The owner has a good personality. Very much an entrepreneur. He has just about the only successful drive through for a private restaurant. read more

I enjoy the food, the friendly staff, and the convenience of the drive-thru. Unfortunately, the lack of mask wearing by restaurant workers (required by law) during Covid is not acceptable to me, so I won't be back anytime soon. read more

This restaurant has gone down hill!! I used to go here often and when I went for the first time in a while it was absolutely awful. I ordered French toast and a bacon egg and cheese wrap with the bacon well done. The person I was with ordered eggs over-hard with ham and bread with butter on the side for the bread. When our food came out their was hair in my butter for the French toast and the bacon was barely cooked. The person I was with eggs came out over easy, the ham was supper salty and the bread had butter on it not on the side. The waiter never came over to check in even know she could see that we were not eating the food. I am not going here again!! read more

My go to for breakfast. The coffee is good- this is key for my enjoyment of an early morning meal. The menu is well priced and inclusive of all the normal favorites- pancakes (BANANA PANCAKES), lean omelets, eggs of all variations, etc. They also have homemade muffins I believe. Service seems to be average, but as long as they get the food out fast, I can't complain. I love the wide windows on the two main walls- it makes the entire restaurant brighten up. On a sunday morning, I feel like I could hang out at one of the window tables all day. read more

We were hoping to have breakfast here this morning. It was a Saturday morning around 10:30. When we entered it was somewhat busy and empty tables due to the 6ft regulation which we understood. One of the servers asked us how many (after standing there 5 minutes) and we said three. After that we stood there in the doorway for almost 20 minutes, not one word to us by any of the servers. A party of four had gotten their check right when we first came in and continued to sit and chat as we stood in the doorway, about 10 minutes later another party of 2 came in, the server asked how many, 2 minutes later she came over and yelled out "party of 2"... with not even acknowledgement to us who had been standing in the door for almost a half hour. So finally we asked "can we be seated?" and the girl says "sure as soon as someone leaves"... ok, so I get the unused tables to keep 6 feet, BUT there were quite a few deuces that could have been put together, they could have politely asked the ignorant group for their table. The point is that NOTHING was done to even try to accommodate us, nor was there ANY communication. We left. Ill never go back. What a disappointment. read more

The food is just average, the service is acceptable, and the prices are ok. What I'm assuming was the manager was yelling every few minutes at the staff. I had eggs Benedict and the eggs were not drained well along with a runny hollandaise sauce I had a soggy mess all over my plate. My wife's over hard eggs were not fully cooked and still a bit "jelly" in the middle but her pancakes were good. Overall it was a pretty poor experience. I usually give places a second chance but with so many things off we decided that this place would not stay on our list. read more

Nice spot for some breakfast themed menu options. Short schedule hours and a small dining area. Cool concept of a drive thru for real food.

Ha ha. Ironic that they advertise on highway. Not very close to highway but thought I would give it a shot. Service not good. Apparently you need to be a regular to get any attention, but considering the the age of the average clientele they will be out of business in 3 or defiantly 5 years. Food was pretty good, coffee completely sucked. Tons of people working at service staff, but service is terrible. Price ok but would keep driving. Could use a manager or owner show up. read more

Old school diner. No frills / locals joint. Prices are reasonable, staff attentive, clientele vibrant. Don't expect farm-to-table locavore food. Think twin-peaks double-R diner. read more

A good spot for pancakes. They are really something, soft and delicious!!! I liked it a lot and the hot chocolate lasted for my whole plate, perfect. I'm super happy with what I had that day. Service could be better, unfortunately they have regulars that they know already what their customers get but, for someone being their first time the service is not there, you become forgotten and then they want you to place your order quick and if you have a question it's almost like you're interrupting someone at all of sudden from doing their task, I felt like a bother and at moments disappointed. Place with potential to grow and the portion of plate hits much more than the spot. I like it, I would recommend despite it all and I'll return read more

Wow. I mean, wow. I was so upset about my first visit to this restaurant this morning that I felt compelled to curb my other plans to come home and write this review. A little back story... My girlfirend and I recently moved to Billerica from Waltham. Most weekends, we like to go out and have a nice little breakfast together at whatever local diner we come to love. Being new to Billerica, we decided to head out this morning in search of a new local favorite. While cycling, I'd ridden past Riverview and thought it looked like a nice little place, so at my suggestion, we headed there. When we arrived, we seated ourselves at a window with a demi-view of the Concord River. The restaurant was maybe 1/4 full; no line at the door or anything. Our waitress - who looked like a 50-something - came over to our table and asked the usual, "can I start you off with drinks?" question. "Sure - hot chocolate, please," asked the girlfriend. "Hi, coffee and a glass of water, please," I added. About two minutes later, coffee and hot chocolate arrived at the table. So far, so good; the water would be coming soon for sure. We then placed our orders. I ordered three eggs - two egg whites, one regular egg - and bacon, which came with a side of pancakes. My girlfriend also ordered something basic; scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries. The waitress waltzed off, and so began our wait. *The following timeline is as accurate as my memory allows.* ~12 minutes, nothing. People who came in after us are being served. "Eh, it's gotten a little busy," we thought, so no biggie. We both worked as servers in college, so we're more than understanding about long waits (I don't think I've ever once complained at a restaurant). ~15-20 minutes, still nothing. "Eh, the waitress is probably new and just put the order in a little late," we thought. ~25-30 minutes, two pairs of customers who came in after us had both eaten and headed out the door. We started to think maybe our order was never submitted. ~30 minutes, still nothing. The waitress has not so much as acknowledged our existence since we placed our order. A couple more groups of people who arrived about ten minutes after us get up and leave after enjoying their meals. ~35 minutes in, I make eye contact with our waitress, who then walked back toward the kitchen area. ~36 minutes in, she walks halfway between us and the kitchen and shouts, "yours should be out soon!!," then shrugs and shouts, "I dunno!" EVEN STILL, my girlfriend and I look at each other and say, "Eh, stuff happens, whatever." In fact, we were talking about how we shouldn't judge a restaurant by one server. ~45 minutes in, our food arrives (which makes it pretty obvious that our order wasn't submitted until aforementioned 36-minute mark). My girlfriend is given wheat toast to go along with her French Toast (she asked for French Toast made with wheat bread), and I receive three fried egg whites (not what I ordered). The food is not served by our waitress, but by one who'd been serving people on the other side of the restaurant. THIS waitress was pleasant and asked, "Is there anything else I can do?" So, you know, she COMMUNICATED. ~55 minutes in, our initial waitress is seen being told by someone (a manager?) that she should apologize. No apology is ever given, by anyone. ~60 minutes in, our initial waitress comes back, doesn't say a word to us, and takes one of our empty plates away. We were never asked how the food was, or communicated to in any such way at all. The only time she spoke to us beyond taking our orders was when she shouted at us from three tables away at the previously mentioned 36 minute mark. ~70 minutes in, she returns, and slaps a bill on our table. That's it; nothing about the food, no apologies, just an attitude (toward US, for some reason, who haven't complained about any of this at all). The bill, which was something like $19.35, was paid for with a $20 bill. The waitress walked up to our table, took the $20 bill (keep in mind, we have change owed to us), and NEVER RETURNED. ~75-80 minutes in, still no change. We decide that she must have tipped herself, so we have no reason to leave any additional tip. We stand up to leave. As I look over to my side, about five waitresses/servers in the kitchen area are staring right at me. They all know what went on. Is there one apology issued by any of them for anything that occurred? Nope. We leave the restaurant, walk out and vow to never return again. So what did we learn? Apparently, at Riverview, the customers aren't a top priority - or priority at all - even when they're beyond understanding about all of the screw ups that occurred by the waitstaff. By far the worst restaurant experience I've ever had in terms of service, and I eat out pretty frequently. Oh, and I still don't have my water. read more

I typically don't have very high expectations when entering a greasy spoon diner. It seems a lot of people expect 5-star service and meals from very casual dining establishments. Unless wait staff is downright rude or incompetent, I'm fairly low maintenance. I've never had a bad meal or experience with service here. I've only eaten breakfast here but each time I went the food came out fast, it was good, and there were generous portions. Service was good and waitresses were polite and asked if I need anything during course of my meal. read more

My family and I have been going to this spot on the Concord River for years. A different restaurant opened on the other side of town, so we stopped going to Riverview for a little while. The last few months my wife and I have started going back here for our Sunday breakfast while the kids are at religious ed and we remembered why we used to frequent the establishment years ago. It's nothing fancy. It's nothing flashy or gimmicky. Just good dinner like breakfast. Filling and wholesome. It has a small town feel to it and if you go there long enough, you start to recognize familiar faces. It's nice to be back. read more

My husband and I have gone here for breakfast a few times on Monday mornings ... you know, "sick days"... anywho. Both times we've gone it was us and the regulars. Several older folks that the server knows by name and character. It's a fun atmosphere because they all kind of heckle each other. Everything has looked clean to us both times we've been in. The hot coffee is just what you'd expect, nothing wild, just a good cup of coffee. The food is very tasty in my opinion. If you're looking for a dressy place to brunch, this is probably not what you're looking for. Nice casual place for nice casual people. They also have a drive through, and their iced coffee is AWESOME! If you get iced coffee with breakfast they'll give it to you in a to-go clear plastic cup with a top and straw (beats Dunks and Starbucks for sure). read more

On a lucky day you can get a great breakfast sandwich. I say we get this less than half the time. We order over the phone and pick up at the drive thru. I have had many many times where they over charge me sometimes by 2 dollars. We always get the same thing so it should always be the same price right? Wrong! Very strange that its always a different price I DONT get it. They messed up my order once and the girl was SO rude to me! A few of them are. Wish there was another place to get a nice egg sandwich on a croissant!! Minus the burnt egg :-( . overpriced yes! read more

Met a friend here for breakfast one date late in the summer - we both had business in Bedford after and were trying to find somewhere to eat that was local. We both enjoyed our meals. It was packed since it was a Saturday morning, but the service was prompt and the food was good. We'd definitely go back! read more

Hey, I think i'm pretty happy with this joint. So the service was at 0830 on a Sunday. 5 staff members and a full restaurant of patrons. The waitstaff was on-it with quick service and attentive detail (brought crayons and stuff for the kiddo). The food was UNBELIEVABLY FAST, but everything seemed to be cooked right. The only suggestion I would have is that for Benedict(s), the english muffin be toasted before other items are layered on top. Cost here is a bit over-the-top and probably about 40% higher than a standard breakfast place. Was 52.00 for four plus a kiddo. Atmosphere was loud. Proportions were good, not like they threw potatoes at the plate for volume. Overall, I'd go back for the well-done hash and cooked-right eggs. Great job for the short-order fan. read more

Awful food. Super greasy and dirty. The french fries taste like frozen fries from your local grocery store. I would never go there again. So disappointed because I live right down the street. I don't get why its always packed with people. I guess people like to eat bad food. Just about the grossest food I ever ate. read more

It was nice. Quick service. Popular place on Sunday morning. Traditional American fare. Freshly made food. Home fries from fresh potatoes. Not oily. Good portions. Nicely decorated. Pleasant atmosphere. read more