
The River Walk Cafe
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Quick info
About The River Walk Cafe
Beside the River Wey navigation on Catteshall Rd in Godalming, The River Walk Cafe is a coffee shop and cafe next to the lock gates and boat house. It sits on a walking and cycling path, which gives walkers and cyclists a place to stop for tea or coffee along the water. The menu includes a full English breakfast and a vegan breakfast, and a baked potato comes with homemade coleslaw. Customers order at the counter, and the food is brought to the table. Dogs are welcome here, and the staff greet them.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full English breakfast, vegan breakfast, dog-friendly welcome and cinnamon bun.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full English breakfast, vegan breakfast, dog-friendly welcome and cinnamon bun.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the full English breakfast, called properly cooked, generous and massive, with sausages singled out as some of the best one diner has had. A vegan breakfast comes up close behind, and a chef who accommodated dietary requirements is mentioned. Coffee and a proper brew of tea are praised alongside, and reviewers also name the sandwiches, a cinnamon bun, and a baked potato with homemade coleslaw. Portions are repeatedly called large and good value. Several mention the friendly staff, and one says the team is brilliant with dogs, giving a visiting pet a warm welcome and plenty of fuss. The canal-side setting by the lock gates draws repeated comment, with walkers, cyclists and boaters stopping in. The main caveats are modest: it can get busy at weekends and on sunny days, and one reviewer advises checking opening times because it is sometimes closed. Orders are placed at the counter and brought to the table with a smile and a chat.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the full English breakfast, called properly cooked, generous and massive, with sausages singled out as some of the best one diner has had. A vegan breakfast comes up close behind, and a chef who accommodated dietary requirements is mentioned. Coffee and a proper brew of tea are praised alongside, and reviewers also name the sandwiches, a cinnamon bun, and a baked potato with homemade coleslaw. Portions are repeatedly called large and good value. Several mention the friendly staff, and one says the team is brilliant with dogs, giving a visiting pet a warm welcome and plenty of fuss. The canal-side setting by the lock gates draws repeated comment, with walkers, cyclists and boaters stopping in. The main caveats are modest: it can get busy at weekends and on sunny days, and one reviewer advises checking opening times because it is sometimes closed. Orders are placed at the counter and brought to the table with a smile and a chat.
Featured reviews
- David Watkins
“Excellent, had a full English breakfast,was a good size I'd definitely recommend going, A lovely walk along the river wey canal after...”
- Alex P
“We've been coming to Riverwalk Cafe for ages now and it never lets us down. The full English is excellent, properly cooked and generous, and the coffee is good too. Lunch is just as reliable, with fresh food and big portions every time. The service is friendly and relaxed, and the staff are brilliant with dogs. Ours gets a warm welcome and plenty of fuss whenever we turn up. It can get a little busy on sunny days, but we've never found the wait to be a problem and it's always worth it. Highly recommended!”
- Kevin Bell
“Charming little cafe by the River in Farncombe with lovely and helpful staff. Very dog friendly so your 4 legged friend will be well looked after. Top notch breakfasts and sandwiches. A hearty recommendation from me!”
- Jasmine Pearson
“LOVED IT HERE! Staff were so lovely and friendly. The Chef was more than happy to accommodate my dietary requirements. Atmosphere was joyful with happy customers all around. I had a vegan breakfast and a tea and my partner had a normal full English and both of us left extremely satisfied. Portions were very large and high value for money! Will be back for sure!”
- Alice Edwards
“Stumbled upon this place by pure chance. Lovely atmosphere on a Friday morning. Full English portion was massive and great value. Sausages were some of the best I’ve had - staff were great and the tea (a proper brew) was top notch 😎”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Rooftop seating
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Service options· 2
- Curbside pickup
- Onsite services
- Highlights· 6
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Rooftop seating
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Cozy
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Coffee shops near The River Walk Cafe
- Natter Café4.76090.4 mi
breakfast burrito, single origin pour over coffee, dirty fries
- Costa Coffee3.93590.8 mi£10–20Outdoor seating
well-made coffee, rear courtyard, tasty evening food
- Caffè Nero4.13460.9 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingVegan options
dirty uncleaned tables, unsmiling unfriendly staff, overpriced drinks
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The River Walk CafeWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.8154 | — | £10–20 | full English breakfast, vegan breakfast, dog-friendly welcome |
| Natter Café | 4.7609 | 0.4 mi | — | breakfast burrito, single origin pour over coffee, dirty fries |
| Costa CoffeeOutdoor seating | 3.9359 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | well-made coffee, rear courtyard, tasty evening food |
| Caffè NeroWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.1346 | 0.9 mi | £1–10 | dirty uncleaned tables, unsmiling unfriendly staff, overpriced drinks |
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