River & Roads Cafe and Bistro

Quick info

Corner of, 176 Bankfield St, Regent Rd, Kirkdale, Liverpool L20 8DF, United Kingdom

£10–20 · Reported by 71 people

About River & Roads Cafe and Bistro

River & Roads Cafe and Bistro is a cafe, bar and bistro on Bankfield St in Liverpool, with a menu of 96 dishes spanning breakfast through to burgers. The Classic Breakfast, Large Breakfast, and Breakfast Baguette anchor the morning menu, while table service brings food out to customers rather than counter collection. Upstairs, a bar serves pints, and its position near Hill Dickinson Stadium makes it a stop before games. Families with young children are catered for with high chairs, and the step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. Dogs are welcome on site, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Those wanting food off-site can order takeaway or delivery. The cafe opens Monday to Friday and closes for the weekend, with reservations recommended. It also draws regulars from nearby workplaces who stop in on a daily basis.

Good to know

Reservations
Accepts reservations
Parking
Free of charge street parking · Plenty of parking
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
Good for kids · Has kids' menu · Family friendly
Dietary
Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

96 dishes · mains £2–17

Classic Breakfast£8.50
Large Breakfast£11.60
Vegetarian Breakfast£9.50
Vegan Breakfast£9.50
The Breakfast Baguette£6.50
The Triple Decker£7.00

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Reviews

4.8/5

113 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention double bacon cheeseburger, breakfast baguette, chicken burger with chips and steak sandwich.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention double bacon cheeseburger, breakfast baguette, chicken burger with chips and steak sandwich.

Customer Review Summary

Breakfast draws the most consistent praise, with the breakfast baguette and a "super breakfast" of "beautifully fresh produce" singled out by name, and the classic double bacon cheeseburger with fries and mint aero sundae also getting specific mentions from first-time visitors. Close behind, reviewers repeatedly point to the staff, described as friendly, attentive and welcoming, as central to the experience, alongside the upstairs bar and reasonable prices, with one steak sandwich and coffee at thirteen pounds noted as fair for the portion. One reviewer's account stands apart from this pattern: while praising the food and staff, they describe being accused by outdoor security of using the portaloo without patronizing the cafe, and being called a liar, an incident reported only by that reviewer. Diners repeatedly say they'll return, with one recalling meeting the owner in person during an evening stop for food and a pint.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Lynn Rothery
1 month ago
“Amazing breakfast, well presented and beautifully fresh produce. Staff are friendly and it has lovely relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend a visit for the best breakfast around.”
Can Bac
2 months ago
“Food was tasty and good portion. £13 for a steak sandwich and coffee Service was just a service”
Ali Awad
2 months ago
“Lovely food, great coffee and a nice atmosphere. I’d definitely recommend this place. Just a friendly tip for other customers if you need a clean fork or spoon, don’t go behind the bar to clean it your self ask a member of staff and they’ll be happy to help”
Allison McGuirk
3 months ago
“Absolutely lovely little gem of a cafe! Staff so attentive and friendly, food so tasty and inexpensive #Would recommend”
Charlie George
3 months ago
“The girls r proper snd, food is great and the price is decent. 1 of the better gaffs around.”

Andrew Douds
5 months ago
“We have been working along the road for 4 plus weeks now. I have used the Cafe on a daily basis and highly recommend this little gem with no hesitation. The food is fresh, piping hot and its only seconded by the friendly people who serve it. What a fantastic bunch of people and everything is done with a smile. Keep it up girls Andy”
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Nathan Shore
5 months ago
“Parked up for the night and spotted this little cafe lights were on and it didn't disappoint! Had a some food that was amazing and met owner really nice guy, if you passing definitely call in for bite to eat or a pint or 2 👌 …”
Gary Raine
6 months ago
“This is our go to place before the games at Hill Dickinson stadium, the food is always good and girls serving are great, but I was a bit disappointed when I went to use the portaloo outside last night one of the security guys accused me of using it without going to the cafe which was untrue and he accused me of lying. Otherwise top notch”
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Jack Spratt Baby
10 months ago
“Absolutely loved this little cafe! Super breakfast, really friendly staff, and very reasonably priced. We will definitely return and can highly recommend.”
Christopher Lewis
1 year ago
“What a fabulous find, in such an unusual location for a bistro. The service is incredibly friendly and the food is great. Our server Collette was so friendly and really looked after us. …”

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Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 10 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 10 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 10 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Highlights

Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Good for watching sport
Popular for popular for breakfast
Popular for popular for lunch

Amenities

Has Wi-Fi
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Free of charge street parking
Accepts reservations
Dogs allowed
Has no-contact delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Family friendly
Serves vegan dishes
Has bar on site
Casual

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Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Family friendly
Serves vegan dishes
Has bar on site
Casual

Service options· 1: Offers delivery
Offerings· 11: Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Parking· 1: Plenty of parking

Dining options· 8: Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Facilities· 1: Has toilet
Crowd· 3: Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space

Highlights· 4: Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Good for watching sport
Popular for· 4: Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Family-friendly· 2: Good for kids
Has kids' menu
Pet-friendly· 2: Dogs allowed inside
Dogs allowed outside

Location

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River & Roads Cafe and Bistro

£10–20Reservations

4.8113

San's Cafe4.3389
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wor tip dumplings, chop suey, chow mein
Mike's Kitchen4.5129
1.2 mi£1–10
turkish breakfast, eggs benedict, vegetarian breakfast
Cook Street Coffee4.8275
2 mi£1–10
bacon sandwich, large breakfast, hash browns

Place	Rating	Distance	Price	Mentioned in reviews
River & Roads Cafe and BistroReservations	4.8113	—	£10–20	double bacon cheeseburger, breakfast baguette, chicken burger with chips
San's Cafe	4.3389	0.9 mi	—	wor tip dumplings, chop suey, chow mein
Mike's Kitchen	4.5129	1.2 mi	£1–10	turkish breakfast, eggs benedict, vegetarian breakfast
Cook Street Coffee	4.8275	2 mi	£1–10	bacon sandwich, large breakfast, hash browns