I was so excited about this place... until it took almost 2 hours to get a bland piece of toast with avocado and an egg (not what was described on the menu). They were serving a ton of door dash orders before getting food to the customers in the restaurant waiting at tables. I've never waited for food this long at a restaurant in my life. The vibe is so cute inside... just need to quit doing doordash and thoughtfully serve people who are in the restaurant. Menu has potential but we were anxious and over it by the time the food came. I will not be going back for this reason... read more

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I ordered a garden salad. It was $10. When I balked at the price for my maybe 2 cups of lettuce with no other veggies (I see remnants of tomato...as if they started to put some in there and then had second thoughts), the lovely cashier said "oh it has avocado on it." 3 slices. Of very expensive avocado. The lettuce is organic, meaning it likely came out of the owner's garden. I'm digging in my salad thinking, "Maybe I ordered grilled salmon and forgot?" Nope. Chicken, perhaps? Nope. Maybe I got confused and ended up at the Beverly Hills Hilton, where I might understand paying this much for lettuce and three slices of avocado? Nope. Still in The Dalles. If you are considering going here, please contact me and I will throw a small amount of lettuce in plastic and only charge you $8. To the owners of Riverenza.... You are insane. P.S. The cracked pepper on the salad...I did that P.P.S. Just discovered the salads at The Beverly Hilton are in fact less expensive than mine. See photo below. read more

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Outstanding French toast. A 5-star review would include table service instead of counter and a coffee machine that wasn't broken. Nice vibe in the old church, but I could see it getting loud and echoey in here if it was a full house. read more

Food is wonderful! My favorite is the Harvest Bagel! A cute cafe in an old church building with lots of light and small town feel, a must!

We weren't sure we were in the right place driving up as it's an old church that's been converted. The inside is very cute and the food is amazing. My sister had the salmon Benedict and it was made with homemade sauce, unlike most places these days that pull it out of a jar. My breakfast was wonderful and the scones were excellent. I highly recommend you check it out. read more

Really enjoyed a lovely breakfast there in the garden listening to a few talented musicians. This place is a gem.

Great breakfasts. Large servings and good presentation. So far they have the best breakfast in the Gorge. It is our go to place. Eggs Benedict is unique and enough for two. Their fried chicken sandwich is delicious. read more

A restaurant in a church/great food, beautiful atmosphere and very personable staff. Very clean and beautiful. If your here in The Dalles you have to have breakfast or lunch! read more

During my Northwest Sojourn I was fortunate enough to layup for the night in The Dalles after my drive in from Boise. Surprisingly impressed with the eastern Oregon landscape. Anyway, took a morning walk through the town and up into the surrounding neighborhoods where I happened on this Gem of a place. A converted Church. Had an Americano and an excellent egg muffin sandwich. Homemade muffin highlighted a very tasty and perfect combo of egg, bacon, cheese... highly recommended. I'll certainly stop in next time I come through town. read more

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Pretty small portions but ok pricing. Food was tasty. Cute little chapel setting. Ordered a breakfast burrito and biscuits and gravy with two drip coffees. Got a kind of awkward response asking to do cream and sugar myself because of covid restrictions. They didn't have sugar packets and creamer was behind the counter. read more

Greeted with nothing but smiles in this cozy old Chapel Café. We were given great opinions for breakfast by the Barista, and a run down of the different coffees they served. From talking great, to looking great, and tasting great- we were more than pleased. There was a little mix up in the kitchen with one of several orders BUT, the staff was so kind about it. They left the extra food and offered the original order for free. As we kindly declined because it was so yummy either way, a second person came out to apologize and show their kindness as well. Not something you see a lot. Tried to go back a second day I'm a row but sadly they were closed. This is a great spot if you're looking for a great start to a great day. And Happy Birthday again Charlie! read more

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Great food, friendly service, and beautiful building and atmosphere. We'll be back next time we visit the Dalles.

Great service and the most fabulous biscuits you could imagine! Definitely on the must stop list and well worth the short drive off the freeway! read more

Honestly never had anything bad here. Most things are super tasty. Service is always friendly. Love the building & ambiance.

Maybe the best chicken sandwich I have ever had! Also, their breakfast is to die for!

This place has amazing food and coffee! I love the fried chicken. It is phenomenal!!!

Best place for Students social gathering and enjoying some good brew service is excellent and I recommend this place

I've eaten here twice now but only for take-out so i'm not yet qualified to comment on the full experience. The food is very high quality, and the prices are... adequate for that level of quality, a bit beyond my budget. The service is wonderful, but is it sustainable? I didn't get quite what i wanted but i take that to be a communication problem i just wasn't in the mood to sort out at the time. The owner and his wife are front and center to give you a really personal and atmosphere-enhancing experience. I'll revisit this review after i try dine-in. They go above and beyond with presentation but could spend a little more attention on texture. The chicken/waffle sandwich was very good but not a sandwich at all.. i had to eat it with the provided fork because there's no way it would stay together in my hands, which meant there was extra waffle and lettuce left over ( because it's hard to proportion equally with a fork between five or so layers of different ingredients ) and that meant some of it was waste because those flavors don't work together alone. I know they'll pay more attention now, though, because i know they really care. :) I give 3 stars for ordinary experiences, not 5 like most people. Read my other reviews and you'll see my praise is hard-earned, and 4 stars is above average, as it should be. read more

I dine here once or twice a week. Food is fabulous. Coffee and other beverages are just as tasty. It's truly a gem and worth the visit.

If there's one coffee shop in The Dalles to stop at, it's here. The staff is incredibly friendly and talented - passionate about high quality food and coffee. They accommodated a specialty sandwich to be vegetarian. Delicious. With the occasional live musician and otherwise calm music, the ambience of this spot is my style. I enjoyed the open space while working on my laptop and sipping an americano. A cool building and easy parking is a plus :) read more

The Riv Cafe - Americano made well, everything measured! Splash of milk :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

Try the veggie bagel , it's on point and much more ! Everyone's super nice . I do wish they were open on Sundays

plan to go here 30 to 40 minutes before you actually want to eat. we haven't been to the riv since 12/2023 because the service was poor, at check-out they request a 15% tip to bus your own table. there are no free refills on anything except water. you end up spending $30 to $40 for a breakfast that's lackluster. they were out of chicken, and any Benedicts, on a Sunday. I understand that some people don't show up for shifts but if the kitchen is slow, communicate that to your customer. if the people working the register had been upfront about the slow kitchen, we would have been given an option whether to stay and wait or to leave. read more

I love this place so much, fabulous people and delicious food. I make sure to stop here whenever I'm in town!

What a find! Fantastic brunch with many vegan options. The avocado toast came with beautiful chunks of avo and thinly sliced cucumber; the porridge was a big surprise with lots of vanilla; and we loved the Rise and Shine smoothie! Live music on the patio and lots of space indoors to keep your distance (Covid). We'll be back! read more

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Incredible pricing and the meals are to die for. My boyfriend & I drive over an hour to grab breakfast at this place all the time. The biscuits and gravy are killer and the eggs Benedict is awesome (although they do need to work on their pouched eggs cause I've had them over cooked a few times) and the avocado toast is also delicious. Always looking forward to trying something new from them read more

High quality coffee with delicious menu options! Super welcoming and a wonderful place to hang out. You can come for a cup of coffee and a quick pastry or have a sit down meal with your family and friends. Favorite cafe in town! read more

What a pleasant surprise. Not a big menu, but great food regardless. We walked in the front door of the church and almost didn't think we were at the right place. There's not a fancy sign or anything, but just keep walking all the way to the back. We got a chef salad, and the fried egg (instead of hard boiled) was an amazing idea. I know other places have probably done that as well, but it was the first time I've tried it that way! Great portion, and I was very satisfied. If we ever pass through again, we'll probably stop at the Riv! Honorable mention: There's an old fashioned organ in one of the bathrooms. Very tempting to play! read more

Neat place in an old church's little off the beaten path but not too far. When you walk in main entrance you will likely have second thoughts. You feel like you are walking into a church hall or the like. But the food was very good. I got a gyro and my customer got a panini of some sort. Both quite tasty. Staff was not overly friendly but okay. read more

Stopped in for coffee and a late breakfast. The pressed sandwich with bacon, egg and bacon was awesome, hot and grilled just right and with a side of ranch dipping sauce. The size was huge and a great deal. Coffee was not bad either and the staff is friendly, fast and competent. read more

Beautiful and unique place to stop for lunch on our way to the coast. This over 100 year old church was spotless and the food delicious! It would have been nice to sit outside on the patio but not when it was 108 outside!! I had the Ode to Thankfulness and it was delicious with the turkey, cranberries and pecans. My husband ordered the First Love chicken sandwich - a large piece of friend chicken with Buffalo sauce on a bun with the fixings. Yummy! Our grandmas order the Cobb Wild salads and they enjoyed it - almost like a breakfast on a salad! If I'm ever in The Dalles again we will be stopping here again! read more

Riverenza was just what we were looking for! If you are passing through or staying in the Dalles, stop here. The atmosphere is quaint and service friendly. We love the old church turned community space. We enjoyed meeting Noah, the Riverenza manager. He can make a mean Gibraltar! ;) Riverenza means "reverence" in Italian. This place has been serving the community for the past decade. We are grateful to have found this little gem in the gorge. The Vanilla latte was delicious and breakfast hit the spot--an egg and sausage sandwich and the ranch hand sandwich. We spent awhile on the patio, enjoying the first day of summer by reading books and drinking coffee, surrounded by the thick honeysuckle plants. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Awesome restaurant... Had 2 paninis and both were really good. Fiesta panini w/ turkey: Was awesome. Make your own panini: with chicken curry salad, avocado, etc (all ingredients were fresh & made a good panini) Real good service... has a different feel to restaurant. read more

best coffee in the Dalles and the food is so yummy. Zack (with a ck, not ch) and Colby at the counter are extremely kind... almost too kind... to the point of suspicion. They always make my Arnold palmers with the perfect lemonade to iced tea ratio which makes me think: are they baristas or wizards? it's the perfect working and crocheting environment. I leave the Riv with a full stomach and an even fuller heart. read more

Outstanding! Have eaten here every weekend for a month. Fantastic breakfasts. The BEST in The Dalles, by far. Their handpies are some of the best I have ever eaten. My favorite so far is the strawberry. Wow. Serious deliciousness. Have not been disappointed with anything I've ordered. Tried their tomato soup this weekend with a chicken curry wrap and it was absolutely terrific. I only wish the smoothies were a little cheaper so I could afford them more regularly. read more

Wow, The Dalles? Across Oregon you can find unique characters amongst different cites, and "The Riv" adds incredibly to the charm of The Dalles. Family owned and primed for growth, a young couple serves up strong/delicious coffee to the morning and mid-day masses that delight and slake one's thirst, and addiction. Music is right-jazz; it adds to the laid back atmosphere that allow patrons to tackle life's needs: business, spiritual studies, real estate or just checking your FB post. Set in a 100 year old former church, the grounds offers fellowship for all all people. Bon Appetit read more

Will definitely be back! We got french toast, a strawberry smoothie, a salad, and the breakfast burrito. Oh, and a scone and coffee to go (local honey & lavender). They make all their syrups in house. It was all wonderful! Everyone who worked there, including the owner, was incredibly kind and welcoming. Good background music, cute and simple decor. read more

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My first visit to the riv. Initial impression is favorable. I arrived at 2pm and asked for breakfast. They had no problem serving breakfast at this time of day. The building looks to be an old church-very interesting and unique. The interior Decor inside is plain and spacious. I ordered an egg with bacon cheese and avacado. The portion size is on the small side but the ratio of egg to other items was spot on and the favor is fantastic. Very good food. I will be back to "test" other menu items but by all accounts this is a rare treat in The Dalles and one I'll be returning to. read more

The Riv Cafe - Egg with bacon cheese and avacado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - The Dalles, Oregon

I like the rivs food very much . We came in on a Sunday 3 -12-23 around 1:40 and we were told the kitchen was closing . I find that very odd and they were putting up chairs . So we went to mamma janes at 1:50 they also close at 2pm but had no problem with us coming in and sitting down for breakfast read more

Very cool cafe. Great coffee (stumptown) and tea. Also had bagel and an open faced biscuit. Both very good. The people who work here are very friendly and fun to talk to. And all in an old church..... live it read more

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This place is Amazing! So glad we stayed in the neighborhood that this GEM is tucked away in! The food was delicious and Aestheticly pleasing to the eye! The atmosphere was great both inside and out, very clean! The courtyard was a great place to enjoy the sounds of the birds chirping while sipping on your coffee. Every employee we came in contact with was pleasantly cordial and interactive. We will definitely be back to visit the next time we are in The Dalles! read more