RIVER CAFÉ

🏠 5 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RN

☕ Cafe

Tier Achieved:

⚡ HIGH STAKES ⚡

Good food, hygiene's had some notes. Probably fine.

The food's genuinely great and the hygiene issues are "Improvement Necessary" — not catastrophic. Worth a punt if you're not a germaphobe.

🧼 Food Hygiene Rating 3/5 FSA Certified
⭐ Google Rating 4.6 154 reviews
Mon7:30 AM–5 PM
Tue7:30 AM–5 PM
Wed7:30 AM–5 PM
Thu7:30 AM–5 PM
Fri7:30 AM–5 PM
Sat7:30 AM–5 PM
Sun9 AM–4 PM

Breakfast thrill with mixed results.

River Café is a mixed bag that gives you the thrill of a high-stakes gamble. With a hygiene rating of 3 and a solid Google score, this café is like that friend who’s a bit of a wildcard—you either love them or you hate them. Breakfast? You bet. The pick-your-own plate is a hit, but sometimes the execution is a bit shaky. You could get a perfect egg or a sad, overcooked one—it's all part of the fun. The staff are generally friendly, which is a huge plus when you're rolling the dice on your meal.

The atmosphere is bright and open, which is great if you like your cafes with a side of natural light. Just know that the food quality can be a bit hit or miss, so don’t be surprised if your fab breakfast turns out to be a bit meh. But hey, sometimes you just want to roll the dice and see what happens.


💬 PEOPLE SAY 💬

friendly staffgood pricesvariable food qualitybright atmospherequick service

✨ FEATURES ✨

🍽️ Dine-in🥡 Takeout🚗 Delivery☀️ Outdoor seating🍺 Beer🍷 Wine👶 Kid friendly👥 Groups

📝 REVIEWS 📝

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"The food is always good, as are the coffees and prices."

— Nev John

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Just had the nicest breakfast here!"

— Kat O'Shea

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Great friendly staff, great food and reasonable priced too."

— Lloyd A


🔬 FSA BREAKDOWN 🔬

🧼 Hygienic Food Handling GOOD
🏗️ Cleanliness & Facilities GOOD
📋 Management & Safety VERY GOOD

River Café, Bedford — Food Hygiene Rating: 3/5

🗓️ Last inspected: 11 November 2025


🔍 EXPLORE BEDFORD 🔍

📍 All in Bedford