River View Cafe
Coffee · Wilmington
About River View Cafe
River View Cafe in Wilmington offers a delightful café experience with a focus on quality and convenience. We boast a 4.8-star rating from 112 reviews, reflecting our commitment to customer satisfaction. Enjoy our menu for lunch, featuring local specialties, alongside great coffee and delectable des...
River View Cafe in Wilmington offers a delightful café experience with a focus on quality and convenience. We boast a 4.8-star rating from 112 reviews, reflecting our commitment to customer satisfaction. Enjoy our menu for lunch, featuring local specialties, alongside great coffee and delectable desserts. We offer a variety of service options including dine-in, takeout, and delivery, as well as convenient onsite services. Relax with outdoor seating or utilize our wheelchair accessible parking lot. Whether you're seeking a spot for solo dining, working on your laptop, or simply enjoying a delicious meal, River View Cafe welcomes you. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 11AM-7PM, and Friday and Saturday from 11AM-8PM. We are closed on Tuesdays.
What Customers Say About River View Cafe
River View Cafe is a charming, family-friendly spot known for its friendly staff, delicious frozen custard, and beautiful river views. Customers rave about the variety of flavors and toppings, as well as the reasonable prices. The meatball sub and BLT are also popular.
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Tip: Enjoy the river view while you eat! Also, note that they are seasonal and close at the end of December, reopening in March.
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River View Cafe Wilmington Reviews
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 **A Hidden Gem on the Ohio River – A Must-Visit for Ice Cream, Sandwiches, and Local Charm!** If you're anywhere near Brandenburg, KY, do yourself a favor and stop by this fantastic little ice cream and sandwich shop perched right along the Ohio River. This place offers breathtaking views that make every visit feel like a mini vacation—whether you're enjoying a cone on the deck or relaxing with a sandwich as boats drift by. From the moment you step inside, you’re welcomed like family. The owners are incredibly friendly, full of local charm, and always happy to share a bit of the area’s rich history or give you spot-on recommendations for things to see and do nearby. The shop is super clean and they practice great hygene ( I noticed they were always washing their hands). 🍦 The Ice Cream is top-quality—rich, creamy, and served in generous portions. They have classic favorites as well as rotating flavors that keep things exciting. 🍪 The Cookies? Baked fresh daily, soft in the center, and absolutely addictive. Pair one with a scoop of ice cream for the perfect treat! 🥪 The Sandwiches are something special. Whether you go for a classic or one of their house specialties, every bite is packed with flavor and made with care. You can tell they take pride in using **fresh ingredients**—and it shows. 🐾 Bringing your dog? You’re in luck—they didn’t forget about your furry friend. They serve up a delicious pup cup that will have tails wagging and pups begging for more. It’s those little thoughtful touches that make this place stand out. This isn’t just a quick stop—it’s the kind of place you’ll look forward to coming back to, again and again. Whether you're a local or just passing through, it’s one of those rare spots that makes your day better ust by being there. Highly recommended —don’t miss this riverside treasure!
A wonderful little place on the river to get ice cream, cookies, etc. It's located directly across the street from Jailhouse Pizza in Brandenburg. The owners are super, and you won't be disappointed. They have a small selection of ice cream and soft serve treats to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Very delicious and truly creamy ice cream. Totally worth stopping in for some soft serve or a scoop. Friendly staff and clean environment
Delicious ice cream!! I had the cookie dough and it was amazing.
These two at The Riverview Cafe have got it going on. Meatball Sub and BLT were excellent today. And the Barges smaller version the Dingy was a perfect ending to our picnic by the river.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 **A Hidden Gem on the Ohio River – A Must-Visit for Ice Cream, Sandwiches, and Local Charm!** If you're anywhere near Brandenburg, KY, do yourself a favor and stop by this fantastic little ice cream and sandwich shop perched right along the Ohio River. This place offers breathtaking views that make every visit feel like a mini vacation—whether you're enjoying a cone on the deck or relaxing with a sandwich as boats drift by. From the moment you step inside, you’re welcomed like family. The owners are incredibly friendly, full of local charm, and always happy to share a bit of the area’s rich history or give you spot-on recommendations for things to see and do nearby. The shop is super clean and they practice great hygene ( I noticed they were always washing their hands). 🍦 The Ice Cream is top-quality—rich, creamy, and served in generous portions. They have classic favorites as well as rotating flavors that keep things exciting. 🍪 The Cookies? Baked fresh daily, soft in the center, and absolutely addictive. Pair one with a scoop of ice cream for the perfect treat! 🥪 The Sandwiches are something special. Whether you go for a classic or one of their house specialties, every bite is packed with flavor and made with care. You can tell they take pride in using **fresh ingredients**—and it shows. 🐾 Bringing your dog? You’re in luck—they didn’t forget about your furry friend. They serve up a delicious pup cup that will have tails wagging and pups begging for more. It’s those little thoughtful touches that make this place stand out. This isn’t just a quick stop—it’s the kind of place you’ll look forward to coming back to, again and again. Whether you're a local or just passing through, it’s one of those rare spots that makes your day better ust by being there. Highly recommended —don’t miss this riverside treasure!
A wonderful little place on the river to get ice cream, cookies, etc. It's located directly across the street from Jailhouse Pizza in Brandenburg. The owners are super, and you won't be disappointed. They have a small selection of ice cream and soft serve treats to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Very delicious and truly creamy ice cream. Totally worth stopping in for some soft serve or a scoop. Friendly staff and clean environment
Delicious ice cream!! I had the cookie dough and it was amazing.
These two at The Riverview Cafe have got it going on. Meatball Sub and BLT were excellent today. And the Barges smaller version the Dingy was a perfect ending to our picnic by the river.
We were in the area to tour the LST 325 ship in Brandenburg. As we were leaving, we decided to stop and get some frozen custard. They were opened early and everyone was very friendly! I got frozen custard and my husband got a milkshake. Both were exceptional and I am looking forward to going back! Thanks!
Being out-of-towners this was a very welcome treat. We enjoyed our ice cream, cookies and root beer so much! And the view down by the river was very peaceful. We look forward to stopping by again soon.
Great little local place to grab a sandwich and watch the river. Very considerate with food allergies.
I've never had frozen custard before. It was fabulous. It is creamier than ice-cream but not as sweet. I loved it. This Is a great place to get your frozen custard. The prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend.
Charming small town spot with only two tables, plus a few chairs outside. One of my favorite spots to visit as the owners are extremely kind and friendly. Very limited snack options, but all delicious -- ice cream, freshly baked brownies, fried bologna sandwich, coffee, hot cocoa, etc. If you arrive at lunch or dinner time, they have a daily single menu item that rotates. The day we visited was meatloaf, potatoes, and glazed carrot dinner for $11.95. 100% home cooked.
Small town, small business. Remind yourself of that when you walk in and you will have a great experience. This is a family owned store. We got the benefit of meeting the husband and wife who own it when we stopped in. Great people. They have sons that I suspect are often working there, but had this particular Friday night off. The owners were excited to see us and eager to share the features of their shop and what makes them different from other places. I got an Oreo-Banana shake, it was good. Lots of oreo. Banana was largely at the bottom of my cup, but the flavors were throughout. It was very good. My son got and shared the snickers shake with me though…man, that one was the bomb. I get snickers blizzards at DQ a lot but this shake, somehow it was like the pieces were small enough to not be chunks and instead they were like flavor pieces waiting to be reunited in my mouth as I chewed/drank the shake. Super good. As others have said, the prices seem a bit high, but sometimes quality ingredients aren’t cheap, and with the economy of today, the prices from 10 years ago are no longer a good comparison. I would suggest the prices here are similar to high-end ice cream shops in Louisville. Anyway, lots of options at this place and I would highly recommend a stop here to support a true family-owned business. Don’t miss the river view while you are there!
Fantastic custard shop with smoothies and scoop ice cream available. Lots of options for toppings. Sold by size and not weight which was great compared to other places. Very much a family-friendly environment. Sadly they are seasonal and close at the end of December and don't open back up until March
Extremely nice owner's, they are very kind and you can tell they have a love for kids. Always interacting with the kids to make them laugh. Have great ice cream and a variety of different things for the sweet tooth.
Very friendly staff. A big variety of flavors and toppings and best thing you can get it all yourself. I'll definitely be coming back. Also reasonably priced. We got 5 small 4 oz cups for 19 dollars. 3.50 for a 4 oz cup ❤
Super friendly folks with some sweet treats to cool you down!! It's definitely a must after you hiked The Buttermilk Falls trail! Really enjoyed lemon blueberry next. I'll try the Raseberry!! Thank yall
A great place to get a meal. Nice and comfortable environment with friendly people. Glad we got to experience it today and we will be coming back often.
I didn't realize there was such a menu here ! Went in for a bottled water. Left with a big portion on chicken and dumplings just like homemade. So delicious! I will definitely be back. Thank you!
Food was amazing!! I had the club salad and it was 10/10!! The people are the sweetest and made sure we got our food without a long wait. Would go again!
Great little local place to grab a sandwich and watch the river. Very considerate with food allergies.
Food was amazing!! I had the club salad and it was 10/10!! The people are the sweetest and made sure we got our food without a long wait. Would go again!
I didn't realize there was such a menu here ! Went in for a bottled water. Left with a big portion on chicken and dumplings just like homemade. So delicious! I will definitely be back. Thank you!
Being out-of-towners this was a very welcome treat. We enjoyed our ice cream, cookies and root beer so much! And the view down by the river was very peaceful. We look forward to stopping by again soon.
A great place to get a meal. Nice and comfortable environment with friendly people. Glad we got to experience it today and we will be coming back often.
Charming small town spot with only two tables, plus a few chairs outside. One of my favorite spots to visit as the owners are extremely kind and friendly. Very limited snack options, but all delicious -- ice cream, freshly baked brownies, fried bologna sandwich, coffee, hot cocoa, etc. If you arrive at lunch or dinner time, they have a daily single menu item that rotates. The day we visited was meatloaf, potatoes, and glazed carrot dinner for $11.95. 100% home cooked.
Super friendly folks with some sweet treats to cool you down!! It's definitely a must after you hiked The Buttermilk Falls trail! Really enjoyed lemon blueberry next. I'll try the Raseberry!! Thank yall
Extremely nice owner's, they are very kind and you can tell they have a love for kids. Always interacting with the kids to make them laugh. Have great ice cream and a variety of different things for the sweet tooth.
Fantastic custard shop with smoothies and scoop ice cream available. Lots of options for toppings. Sold by size and not weight which was great compared to other places. Very much a family-friendly environment. Sadly they are seasonal and close at the end of December and don't open back up until March
Very friendly staff. A big variety of flavors and toppings and best thing you can get it all yourself. I'll definitely be coming back. Also reasonably priced. We got 5 small 4 oz cups for 19 dollars. 3.50 for a 4 oz cup ❤
I've never had frozen custard before. It was fabulous. It is creamier than ice-cream but not as sweet. I loved it. This Is a great place to get your frozen custard. The prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend.
Small town, small business. Remind yourself of that when you walk in and you will have a great experience. This is a family owned store. We got the benefit of meeting the husband and wife who own it when we stopped in. Great people. They have sons that I suspect are often working there, but had this particular Friday night off. The owners were excited to see us and eager to share the features of their shop and what makes them different from other places. I got an Oreo-Banana shake, it was good. Lots of oreo. Banana was largely at the bottom of my cup, but the flavors were throughout. It was very good. My son got and shared the snickers shake with me though…man, that one was the bomb. I get snickers blizzards at DQ a lot but this shake, somehow it was like the pieces were small enough to not be chunks and instead they were like flavor pieces waiting to be reunited in my mouth as I chewed/drank the shake. Super good. As others have said, the prices seem a bit high, but sometimes quality ingredients aren’t cheap, and with the economy of today, the prices from 10 years ago are no longer a good comparison. I would suggest the prices here are similar to high-end ice cream shops in Louisville. Anyway, lots of options at this place and I would highly recommend a stop here to support a true family-owned business. Don’t miss the river view while you are there!
We were in the area to tour the LST 325 ship in Brandenburg. As we were leaving, we decided to stop and get some frozen custard. They were opened early and everyone was very friendly! I got frozen custard and my husband got a milkshake. Both were exceptional and I am looking forward to going back! Thanks!
$6 for a hot fudge sundae... sorry it was just soft serve icecream, whip cream, nuts, fudge and a cherry. A very average sundae with very little fudge. I can think of lower price and better options. I might give it another try on something else. But I was not impressed.
$6 for a hot fudge sundae... sorry it was just soft serve icecream, whip cream, nuts, fudge and a cherry. A very average sundae with very little fudge. I can think of lower price and better options. I might give it another try on something else. But I was not impressed.
I went with family and extended family for a cone after pizza across the street. The custard was very good, but... My grandson and nephew ordered shakes, after 40 minutes and still waiting I went in to see why it was taking so long for a cpl of shakes. There were two young men working, one making the shakes and the other was sweeping. When I asked why it was taking so long, the young man sweeping spouted off stating the ice cream was frozen..... Aggravated not only at the time it was taking to get the shakes, now I had some kid giving me attitude for asking why a Milk Shake takes over 40 min to make. I decide to just turn away and walk out. Never to return again. I gave three stars for the custard I had and would have given a higher rateing if customer service and waiting time was better. I suggest having adult supervision and maybe explain to the customer when ordering, it might take 45 min to an hour for their order due to not having the required ingredient readily available.
I went with family and extended family for a cone after pizza across the street. The custard was very good, but... My grandson and nephew ordered shakes, after 40 minutes and still waiting I went in to see why it was taking so long for a cpl of shakes. There were two young men working, one making the shakes and the other was sweeping. When I asked why it was taking so long, the young man sweeping spouted off stating the ice cream was frozen..... Aggravated not only at the time it was taking to get the shakes, now I had some kid giving me attitude for asking why a Milk Shake takes over 40 min to make. I decide to just turn away and walk out. Never to return again. I gave three stars for the custard I had and would have given a higher rateing if customer service and waiting time was better. I suggest having adult supervision and maybe explain to the customer when ordering, it might take 45 min to an hour for their order due to not having the required ingredient readily available.
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134 Main St, Brandenburg, KY 40108
Wilmington, NY 40108
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