
Riverview Diner
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About Riverview Diner
On Station Rd in Northampton, Riverview Diner is a restaurant serving breakfast and all-day plates, including a Full English Breakfast and a Mega Breakfast. A dedicated section of biker baps and wraps sits alongside these on the menu. A fully licensed bar operates on site, and bench seating fills the dining area, with additional room outdoors for those who prefer to eat in the open air. The entrance is step-free, with a foldable ramp for wheelchair users, and dogs are welcome inside as well as out. High chairs are available for families with young children. A free car park sits near the diner. It opens daily, and reservations are recommended given the space fills across both indoor and outdoor seating.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
79 dishes · mains £2–5- Southern Comfort£4.80
- Whiskey£4.80
- Jack Daniels£4.80
- Sambuca£4.80
- Malibu£4.80
- Tequila£4.80
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, large portions, coffee/lattee inconsistent and free car park.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, large portions, coffee/lattee inconsistent and free car park.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the clear draw here, with the Full English mentioned again and again as generously portioned and good value, one reviewer calling the "mega breakfast" a full plate for just over £12 and another praising the milkshake alongside it. Close behind, fish and chips and a large bap earn praise for portion size, and staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming, with one reviewer noting a nervous dog was made to feel at ease inside. Vegetarian options and willingness to accommodate large groups or substitutions also come up. The recurring complaint is the coffee, with two separate reviewers finding a latte or regular coffee undrinkable, and one visit was dampened by seeing the owners vaping inside the restaurant while dining, which put that reviewer off returning. A few also note the diner can be quiet despite the food quality, and one wished for an actual river view. Several reviewers say they plan to return to try more of the menu.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the clear draw here, with the Full English mentioned again and again as generously portioned and good value, one reviewer calling the "mega breakfast" a full plate for just over £12 and another praising the milkshake alongside it. Close behind, fish and chips and a large bap earn praise for portion size, and staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming, with one reviewer noting a nervous dog was made to feel at ease inside. Vegetarian options and willingness to accommodate large groups or substitutions also come up. The recurring complaint is the coffee, with two separate reviewers finding a latte or regular coffee undrinkable, and one visit was dampened by seeing the owners vaping inside the restaurant while dining, which put that reviewer off returning. A few also note the diner can be quiet despite the food quality, and one wished for an actual river view. Several reviewers say they plan to return to try more of the menu.
Featured reviews
- Del H
“A little off the beaten track, but well worth the trip. Went for breakfast and it was exceptional value. Happy to allow substitutions too.”
- tracey byrne
“Great Breakfast! Plenty of it! Friendly staff. I was able to bring my nervous dog inside, the staff member was Great with her and she soon relaxed.”
- issy Hughes
“Family had great day! at riverview diner today , excellent fish& chips! & very tasty burger! Very generous portions .very good value lovely atmosphere . Simon made us feel very welcome! We will defiantly be returning to try out more of the menu ! Great place to eat & nice chilled environment staff very freindly & welcoming would recommend 👌.”
- Becky Brushwood
“We ended up coming here after the chain pub down the road was unwilling to tweak things to accommodate our party of 13 for my birthday brunch on a Sunday. Riverview, on the other hand, were only too happy to fit us in even though they had a big party of over 20 due a couple of hours after our arrival. Staff were very helpful, particularly the guy taking our orders (what a sweetie he was!) The food came out staggered but you expect that with a big party, the main thing was it was piping hot and tasty and there were plenty of options on the menu for myself and my mum who are vegetarians. Its got its own carpark which is handy and its also wheelchair friendly too (they have a foldable ramp to help get you in the door) Obviously its a 'diner' so it has a very relaxed cafe feel to it, but if you want decent priced great food and a personal service, you are 100% better off here than that awful chain pub down the road that I mentioned earlier. Give your business to this place over them, you definitely wont regret it! I'll be back next time I'm in the area! T H A N K Y O U to all the Team!”
- Joe Allen
“Mega breakfast was amazing, had a proper plate full of food for just over £12 and really good quality food too. Service was quick and friendly with good music playing in the background. Definitely will be going back, I highly recommend Riverview Diner 👍🏻”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- No-contact delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Family friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar on site
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Service options· 2
- Kerbside pickup
- Delivery
- Dining options· 9
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Riverview Diner
- Yiu's Garden4.4712.5 mi£10–20
chicken chow mein, egg fried rice, sweet and sour prawn balls
- Oodles Wok Northampton4.63893 mi£1–10Good for kids
noodles, chicken dishes, spring rolls and dumplings
- Tuck In Turkish Restaurant4.51,8123 mi£10–60Good for kidsReservations
cash only payment, lava crust burger, birthday drum celebration
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview DinerOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.2100 | — | £15–30 | full english breakfast, large portions, coffee/lattee inconsistent |
| Yiu's Garden | 4.471 | 2.5 mi | £10–20 | chicken chow mein, egg fried rice, sweet and sour prawn balls |
| Oodles Wok NorthamptonGood for kids | 4.6389 | 3 mi | £1–10 | noodles, chicken dishes, spring rolls and dumplings |
| Tuck In Turkish RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.51,812 | 3 mi | £10–60 | cash only payment, lava crust burger, birthday drum celebration |
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