# Riverside Cafe, Knaresborough — Reviews & Opening Hours

> Riverside Cafe — Cafe in Knaresborough with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 329 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/restaurants/riverside-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

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# Riverside Cafe

Riverside Cafe Waterside, Knaresborough

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18099695246913749196&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Riverside Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/106317326952901568359)

**In short:** Riverside Cafe is a cafe in Knaresborough, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 329 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Riverside Cafe

Riverside Cafe sits on the waterside in Knaresborough, with both al fresco and indoor seating. The menu includes hot sandwiches, toasties, and breakfasts. The owner is coeliac and the cafe stocks gluten-free bread. Order at the counter; food typically arrives within 15 minutes. The venue is suitable for children and groups.

Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5.

## Opening hours

**Monday** 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

**Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

**Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

**Thursday** Closed

**Friday** 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

**Saturday** 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

**Sunday** 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

## What's nearby

- War Memorial next door
- Knaresborough Castle next door
- Bebra Gardens 150m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (329 reviews)

**Good for children** Yes

**Good for groups** Yes

**Booking required** No

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Knaresborough

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1868671).

[More restaurants in Knaresborough](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/restaurants)

★ 4.4 (329 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£10 – £20

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Knaresborough

**Plus Code** 9C6W2G4H+RX

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Riverside Cafe?

Riverside Cafe is open Mon–Wed 10am–2:30pm; Thu closed; Fri 10am–2:30pm; Sat–Sun 9:30am–3:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Riverside Cafe any good?

Riverside Cafe is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 329 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

### Is Riverside Cafe good for children?

Yes, Riverside Cafe is listed as good for children.

### Can you book a table at Riverside Cafe?

Riverside Cafe does not take reservations, so it is walk-in only.

## More near Riverside Cafe

### Hotels & B&Bs nearby

- [Kirkgate House ★ 4.9 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/hotels/kirkgate-house)
- [Gallon House 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/hotels/gallon-house)
- [Teardrop Cottage Bed and Breakfast ★ 4.7 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/hotels/teardrop-cottage-bed-and-breakfast)
- [The Mitre Inn ★ 4.2 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/hotels/the-mitre-inn)

### Holiday cottages nearby

- [2 Castlegate 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/2-castlegate-syk1166392)
- [Market Place View 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/market-place-view-uk35011)
- [Hogwood Cottage 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/hogwood-cottage-uk33574)
- [Waterside House 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/waterside-house-uk47371)

### Campsites nearby

- [Low Bridge Holiday Park ★ 4.3 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/low-bridge-holiday-park)
- [Lido Leisure Park ★ 4.5 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/lido-leisure-park)
- [Knaresborough Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.7 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/camping/knaresborough-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site)
- [Shaws Trailer Park ★ 4.1 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/shaws-trailer-park)

### Things to do nearby

- [Mother Shipton's Cave ★ 4.3 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/attractions/mother-shipton-s-cave)
- [Knaresborough Pool ★ 4.7 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/attractions/knaresborough-pool)
- [Knaresborough Castle ★ 4.7 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/attractions/knaresborough-castle)
- [Knaresborough Spy Mission Treasure Trail ★ 4.7 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/knaresborough/attractions/knaresborough-spy-mission-treasure-trail)