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Rivers Cafe and Foodstore, Yarrambat, AU-VIC

Rivers Cafe and Foodstore

4.6 (2050)
$40 and under
Café
28 Kurrak Rd, Yarrambat, AU-VIC 3091

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
We are fully licensed Cafe and offer indoor table service and outside takeaway dining. Enjoy views of our garden and lakeside setting along with resident ducks, turtles and kangaroos!
Celebration Cakes
We do not allow cakes to be brought in, however we can make one for you with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Just call us on 9436 3210.
About Us
Located within the iconic Rivers of Yarrambat Lifestyle Centre, we are known locally and regionally for our truly unique offer. Expect quality food, friendly service, health inspired dishes and home grown produce from our kitchen garden. Star dishes include our posh cheese, Berry crepes and Belgian lemon teacake.
Dietary
We cater for vegetarian, gluten free, vegan and dairy free diets.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matt Brennan
  • Catering
    We make a gorgeous selection of whole cakes perfect for your next special occasion. Browse via the 'Shop Online' section of our website or by calling the Cafe on 9436 3210.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a range of function + event spaces here at Rivers, offering celebrations + weddings from 6 guests up to 120 guests. We host signature afternoon tea style celebrations by day, and elegant cocktails parties of an evening. Browse our packages + enquire via our website.
  • Neighborhood
    Yarrambat
  • Cross street
    Yan Yean Road
  • Parking details
    Free and ample off street parking.
  • Public transit
    Public Transport Bus 901 (Frankston - Melbourne Airport) stops right on our door step. Timetable link below; https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/route/view/7531
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,050 people are saying

Rivers Cafe and Foodstore reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Great for brunch

  • Melbourne

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Northern Suburbs

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Northern Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Northern Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Northern Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northern Suburbs

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Northern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rivers Cafe and Foodstore offers a "beautiful atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "excellent service." It's a "family-friendly" spot with a vibrant ambiance. While noise levels can be high, the experience is enhanced by a well-stocked garden center and gift shop. Consistent service and "friendly staff" make it a "favorite spot" for many.
2,050 Reviews
  1. Carolyn

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff… Craig, Britt, all staff work well as a team. Excellent coffee & amazing presentation of cakes are a winner. Great menu & table service

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  2. Katy

    Melbourne2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience is great. Beautiful location and the lake is gorgeous. However the food wasn't great. Ordered smashed avo which came with just one piece of sourdough bread,smashed avo and 1 egg! Some rocket leaves with no dressing. Mushrooms were $5 which was quiet unreasonable for the quantity. Paid $35 for a below average meal so i was very disappointed. Needs serious improvements.

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  3. Henrik

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a great experience, we enjoyed our visit. The place was buzzing with a good ambiance and people enjoying the venue. We had the the Ginger, Pear & Lime tonic which served with honey and was extremely good, the flat whate coffee also good. On the food side, not quite the standards I am sure they aim for. Food was served in a timely manner and well presented. We ordered Fish & Chips and the Pulled lamb sandwich unfortunately the chips on both were undercooked and lacked seasoning. The Fish batter was good and crispy and the tartare sauce also goo. The Pulled lamb was a little underseasoned and in the larger bits was somewhat dry, though the samdwich composition was very good. Passion fruit cake was OK, soft light sponge cake with cream and passion fruit glace, It could be improved if the whipped cream in the middle were flavoured with Passion fruit. Overall good, and we will go back.

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  4. Lisa

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always nice food, waiters gift shop all in the one stop!

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  5. Wendy

    Melbourne9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual our food was excellent & the service was also excellent

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  6. Danielle

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality food. Tasty, presented well. Great atmosphere. Family friendly. Great service. Will be back ! Thankyou

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  7. Fausto

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service good placwe really enjoyed e uuuuuuuuu

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  8. TANIA

    Melbourne16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    With so many tables it can get very noisy but the food was great & service good. One of the meals was a lamb focaccia served cold which had to go back to be heated up. Other than that it was a great experience

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  9. Cat

    Melbourne1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our main server was snooty & unfriendly. Food was ok but expensive for what it is. Very noisy environment. After several recent visits I'll be going elsewhere from now on.

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  10. Jillian

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband took me out for lunch for my birthday! Always special enjoying a meal or coffee at Rivers Cafe.

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FAQs

Rivers Cafe and Foodstore offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9436 3210.

Rivers Cafe and Foodstore is rated 4.6 stars by 2050 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  4. Northern Suburbs
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Rivers Cafe and Foodstore

28 Kurrak Rd, Yarrambat, AU-VIC 3091

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Yan Yean Road
  • Neighborhood
    Yarrambat
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free and ample off street parking.
  • Public transit
    Public Transport Bus 901 (Frankston - Melbourne Airport) stops right on our door step. Timetable link below; https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/route/view/7531
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Brennan
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We make a gorgeous selection of whole cakes perfect for your next special occasion. Browse via the 'Shop Online' section of our website or by calling the Cafe on 9436 3210.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a range of function + event spaces here at Rivers, offering celebrations + weddings from 6 guests up to 120 guests. We host signature afternoon tea style celebrations by day, and elegant cocktails parties of an evening. Browse our packages + enquire via our website.
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