Reviews of Rocky River Cafe (Coffee Shop)

Kristen Girard

Good quality food and very friendly staff! Everyone loved our boy on his first time at a patio!

Nancy Visser

Stopped in first time on our #38 Anniversary!! Awesome food and service, good prices clean washrooms and very friendly servers and patrons.

Cliff Caprani

Disappointing first visit to this Perth eatery. It was a busy lunchtime, but it still took nearly thirty minutes for our server to brew a pot of coffee for us. Our cold meals - salads - were tasty. The fries that accompanied the hot meals, however, were cold and tough. Dessert was fine. It took nearly two hours from beginning to end. Hope they can do better next time.

Greg Hamre

Fantastic customer service and great atmosphere. Wonderful menu. Food is fantastic. Presentation is a WOW. We have been there a number of times. The grapefruit margarita will exceed your expectations.

Cam Evans

Upscale pub food, great service. Onion rings are a must. Best patio around.

Payeyo Garcia

Cozy place with delicious food. Top marks from everyone on our table. I had the chicken and waffles and it was amazing. Will definitely visit again when in Perth.

Angela Volpe

Great little cafe/restaurant. Many options for vegetarian and gluten free (including buns).

Leslie White

Keith and Brian have brought together all the ingredients for an excellent restaurant. Cozy and welcoming environment, friendly service and consistently excellent food.

Andy Willan

Four of us had lunch here. Two different kinds of burgers, chicken quesadillas and Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. All excellent. Can't wait to go back.

Emma Sadlowski

A complete gem! We stumbled upon this adorable cafe on a day trip to Perth. Perfect from start to finish. If you’re passing through you must try it! Everything was delicious :)

Efe Ungun

Great food, great service! The meltdown’s highly recommended.

Allen Ding

Stopped by this place during a day trip to Perth. Fantastic food and great service! I will absolutely go back when I have the chance!

Dale R. Newbury

Kicked off with a Bitterballen. First for me but not my last. Paired nice with my first Perth Brewery, Last Duel Lager. Fish tacos (definately not my first ;) were great. Was going to post a pic, but tacos went down too quickly. I'll recommend Rocky River Cafe to the crew. Service could have been better. Friendly, but a little spaced.

Kevin Mackie

Great food and great atmosphere. A nice small eclectic restaurant. The food was very good and the service was fast and attentive. Very accommodating for kids. Try the California burger!

Ashley McCallum

Came with my husband for a nice, quiet dinner. The patio was exceptional; picturesque and atmospheric. We had burgers, mine just the classic Rocky burger and his the mushroom and Swiss special. They were cooked well and the fries were fantastic. Definitely would recommend and will definitely be coming back! Thanks, guys!

Thierry Bazay

Great shady patio to have an awesome home made burger. Local Perth beers and friendly staff.

Susan Dybka

The chicken Marsala was sub-par. Way too much of the onion and mushrooms. Any sauce was absorbed by the pasta, which was over cooked. Very disappointing.

Scott Jones

A great restaurant in beautiful Perth. The back patio is very serene and the food is very well prepared.

Terry Fitzpatrick

Great place. Loved the food. Dinner was slow coming but they were very busy. In fairness they advised us before we sat that it would be slow because of large crowd.

Andrew McBride

Great historic restaurant with cozy atmosphere and classic vibe. Great food although the 'all natural' ingredients do cost. Hard working staff are very friendly.

Savy Sean

Amazing burgers, very generous portions, great poutine. Everything I've had there has been good to great. Nice patio, nice staff, decent prices, and great location near the park.

Laura Turcot

Stopped in for lunch on a road trip to Perth. It had started to rain, so we were seated inside. Had the fish tacos, and they were excellent. Service was A1. Will be visiting again, next time I’m in Perth.

Adam Sherman

Excellent food, fantastic service, and a really nice outdoor space we’ve enjoyed a few times during the pandemic.

Peter S

What a great place! Came late into Perth and staying at the BW. Just looking for a quick bite and I feel so lucky to find this place. They just closed the kitchen Keith went above and beyond to make me a salad. The iceberg salad was awesome and they were just so nice; relaxed in the back yard patio and PK joined and chatted. Could not have been a nicer end to a long day!

Mathew Daniels

Had the Beef Wellington special. Wonderful food. The Chianti was very nice and reasonably priced by the glass. This is considered Perth's number 1 restaurant. Go here.

Ed Lemaire

A favorite place to eat in Perth. Interesting and tasty dishes, local drinks, great atmosphere, great service. We drive out of our way to eat here.

Edward Lamarche

Awesome little place to eat. Great food, excellent staff and friendly. Definitely going back again.

Alana Hardy

I enjoyed my decadent pierogi grilled cheese sandwich, thickly sliced bread layered with pierogies, cheese and sauerkraut (I left off the caramelized onions, but if that's your jam, I'm sure they'd be good)--what a great combination! The fries were perfect, and the pickle garnish, also good. I had the bitterballen to start. It wasn't a dish I was familiar with, but I'm so glad to have finally been introduced. They were crunchy on the outside, smooth on the inside, and the Dijon mustard accompanying it was perfect. I can't wait to visit again and try something else from their menu!

Casey Griffiths

Excellent service and unbelievable food! I will definitely be stopping in there next time I am around Perth.

S Noble

Great good! Excellent service! Staff was friendly and knowlegable about menu, wines and local events.

Marina Canalejo

This cafe/restaurant was very nice and the food was delicious and abundant. I had the Atomic Bomb a delicious grilled cheese sandwich with perogies and sourkraugt inside. Just watch out because it was super hot! My friend had the chicken tacos that were very fresh and delectable. The taco was a bit overflowing with food so a fork is called for. The place is like an old Victorian house, very cozy.

amber mc

Was a great experiance. The food was delicious and cooked properly. Staff where really nice, I will be going back got sure. Keep up the good work guys.

John Collins

Great Melted Burger, smashed patty on Rye bread with caramelized onions and Swiss cheese, spouse had the special, deep fried Jalapeños, nothing special. We will go back

Peter Feig

This is hands-down about the best cooking I have had in the area. The staff was extremely accommodating and made my wife and I feel like royalty throughout the entire evening. Special attention was paid not only to the quality of the food but also the presentation it was served with. This place is hands-down a must visit if you are in the Perth area, you will not be disappointed!

Joe N.

Tried calling to place an order, left a voicemail like they asked, 1hr later still nothing. Enter the place only to be shoved behind another guy waiting for an order (was an empty house with a few people visible), got put in behind 5 other people walking in for a dine-in, when I had already been waiting to be served. All I wanted was a cheeseburger and I gave up after well over 3 hrs on placing an order.

Nadine Trudeau

Great food, amazing service, thanks to Keith and Kim. Beautiful terrasse!! Party of 6 people and we all LOVED IT!

Jennifer De Vries

Amazing food! I had the fish tacos and they were excellent! My father loved the Jagerschnitzel. Best of all we tried the bitterballen - a little known Dutch treat/pub food. Excellent quality and made from scratch. Loved them!

Tiffany Bissonnette Reed

Food was phenomenal, great atmosphere and wonderful service! Will definitely make this a regular spot to visit!

Mark Warren

Excellent - definitely recommend. In a town (Perth) with many great restaurants, Rocky River Cafe has become a favourite of ours. The food is always excellent and they have a great patio.

Riq Turner

Great food. Nice atmosphere. The Schnitzel is enormous! Will be back.

Theodore Lim

Had a great experience here. The burger was amazing!

Dan C

Great atmosphere & patio. Friendly staff. Although, one night we had to wait half an hour for our food, and it didn't even seem that busy.

Andrew N

Fantastic food. Large portions. Very friendly staff. Menu is a bit limited.

Francois Dubuc

Food was excellent, service was excellent although a bit slow. They have great salads.

Paul Dube

Great place, fun food tons of options and super tasty! My wife and I are vegetarian and they had 4-5 options loaded with flavour. The onions rings dipped in maple syrup are a must.

Shane Steszyn

We visited this restaurant yesterday and were very happy with the service and food! We were very pleased with the precautions put in place due to covid, all staff were wearing masks and seemed to be following Health Canada regulations which made us feel very safe. We came during a busy dinner hour for takeout and although our food took a little bit of time to be prepared boy oh boy was it worth it! The food was delicious (especially the fries)! And although it was a long wait, the servers and kitchen staff were very kind and profusely apologized. Overall great experience!

Sebastien Lang

Those bitterballens are worth a try! The strong mustard with the dish is a must. The chicken of my marsala dish was a little overcooked for my taste, but the pasta was very nice.

Paul Douaire

My wife and I have eaten at Rocky River Cafe several time and always had a great meal. However, I had never ordered a burger. Yesterday I ordered their Rocky River burger. It is by far the best burger I have ever had in a restaurant.

Pasi Posti

We have tried nearly every restaurant on and off the strip in Perth and this is now an instant favourite. It’s patio transports you to the Florida Keys when it’s hot out, the service is bang on, the portions are plentiful and the coconut cream pie was the best we’ve ever had. My wife doesn’t even like cc pie but kept forking into my slice. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! (No photos, too busy enjoying!)

James Hayver

Awesome place, great food and atmosphere. I had a delicious burger, and all of the people I came with were beyond happy with what they got. The reviews are right and this place is a great spot to eat

Myron Traffic Lighter

The food here was absolutely delicious. I would definitely come here again. The burgers are some of the best burgers in Perth. So if you want a good quiet place to eat, then you have to come to this place. You will be very satisfied.

Erika W

Quaint and not overcrowded. Went for a Sunday lunch and was happy to see that that they were serving brunch as well as lunch food. Really enjoyed the food but where they lose my five star reading is that my friend ordered French toast and asked for maple syrup. When the host replied that they won't be needing it it was with an air of how dare you disgrace our food. They said it was sweet enough but that they would bring my friend maple syrup if they tried it first and still needed it. Rub just the wrong way Edit: it would have been nice to at least provide it on the side and suggest that they try it first :)

Jeannette Leigh

We just had an excellent experience dining on their lovely patio. The food was great, real honest beef burgers, great portion sizes and the service was excellent. We would highly recommend this restaurant.

Joyce Thomson

Hubby & I stopped for an impromptu lunch & weren't disappointed. We each enjoyed an adult beverage (Perth Brewery for him & Brickhouse Cider for me) and then we each decided to try the different lunch special. Hubby had the Bryan With a 'Y' Sandwich (basically a cheesy bacony homemade burger served on thick-sliced toasted Italian bread -- he said it was really good). I had the California Chicken Burger, which was also very tasty -- a real chicken breast with tomato, avocado & a delicious lightly-spicy mayo. Only problem we had was that both hubby & I received cold fries with our meals... once we were able to get the waitress' attention, she had the kitchen make us some fresh fries. Bathrooms are up a flight of stairs; ladies' room was clean.

Wanda C

Service is great. Schnitzel is HUGE, calamari was just ok & should have been a bit crisper. Salads are awesome.

Clive.Larry Brooks

Love the owners and love the chi Ken quesadilla, lots of good flavor...few glasses of wine, best evening

Alex Neporozhny

Food was great: they even let you taste the beer if you not sure what to pick up. The lovely owners are present on the floor. Was too much attention from different waiters. I wish the table given to us would be different: I was facing the entrance door, not what you usually expecting when booking the place over the phone.

Rob Marois

Fantastic food, cozy patio and outstanding service. We enjoyed a perfect evening with our friends at Rocky River. The schnitzel was really good and the fish tacos were some of the best I’ve ever had. The staff worked so hard on a very busy evening - and despite facing a rude and unruly customer that tried to selfishly disrupt everyone’s evening , they kept their composure and stayed professional throughout. Hats off to the team at Rocky River and we look forward to our next visit!

Charles Jaimet

Excellent service and delicious food. The California burger and the schnitzel were fantastic.

Quentin NAvarre

Great food and fun owners!

Rich Potter

Wow. Just incredible food with amazing presentation. Top 10. And the worst service I’ve ever experienced, bar none. Just terrible, terrible service. So terrible. 2 hours to get our lunch, and I’m pretty sure they forgot about us several times. I ordered a beer and then had to order it again 15 minutes later from another waiter to find out they are sold out. 20 minutes for a pop refill. Other customers came and left while we sat and waited. Waiters were indifferent and looked like they wanted to be anywhere else. $5 to add chicken to a salad? Just wow.

Dominic Richens

Interesting menu and the flavour is exceptional. Staff are very attentive yet still laid back.

Bruce Pearson

The quality and presentation of our meals were the best I've experienced, especially in small town Canada. Excellent ambiance, superb service, an afternoon to remember. We will be back!

Patricia Lawlor

My friend and I had the opportunity to eat at this wonderful restaurant on Tues Sept 25/18. The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff knowledgeable and helpful but oh the food was absolutely fantastic. We had the muscles in a white wine cream sauce which was just wonderful and she had oysters which were fresh and oh so tasty. We shared one of the specials which was a hambuger with swiss cheese and mushrooms and onions. It was one of the best hamburgers I have eaten and their french fries are homemade and tasty. I rarely order dessert but they had a coconut cream pie which was their speciality. If you go just for coffee and dessert, please order this, you will never be disappointed. It was a wonderful experience and I plan on going back.

Samantha Cornett

Great service and a really tasty lunch. I had a Moroccan spice chickpea soup, delicious, and a salad, delicious

Tara Silversides

I normally love this place! However I pre-ordered an hour+ Thursday so our food would be ready within a certain time(5-10 min wait is reasonable. 1. the wait for our preordered food was 25 min. Clearly they forgot to put order into the kitchen. 2. I ordered based on the prices listed on their active facebook account. These prices are NOT up to date . They are 2-4$ above the menu prices listed on fcbk. 3. The beet salad was 16.25 and barely had feta and pecans for the price of it. 4. Burger bun stale. If it was one issue I would have not complained but it was a 85 $ bill with a 9$ tip. When I called the owner he agreed and said the wait was a bit long etc. He appologized and offered us our $ back.. which isnt what I was expecting but ok. Fast forward to when I pick up our $$. I was asked by the waitress "WAS IT REALLY THAT BAD" then greeted at the door by the other owner saying "WAS IT REALLY THAT BAD... YOU BETTER FIGURE IT OUT" This is lovely customer service. So I get home to a note and 50 bucks(not 94) that said our kitchen staff is great (im sure they are) and sometimes you have to wait (yes 5-10 ) not 25 for a preorder. Also that they were only giving me 50 bucks which would have been fine but thats not what they told me on the phone. ROCKY RIVER YOU FIGURE IT OUT ! Signed not impressed

Stephan Leydolt

This is one of those hidden gems. It's very unassuming from the outside with only a small sign but inside is quite beautiful with a gorgeous patio. I ordered the ribs and my parents ordered the fresh PEI muscles. The muscles were cooked and seasoned to very nicely and the ribs were some of the best I've ever had. Would definitely recommend and go back.

Henry Lane

We have eaten here a number of times and the food and service is fantastic! Please keep ordering food from here because we do not want to lose a great place to dine. Take out is available and we plan to do our share. Thank you.

Tania E

Great service, lovely patio and delicious dishes with options for those with dietary restrictions. Had a tasty southern fried chicken gluten free burger!

Carol Morris

We dined at Rocky River a couple of years ago and found it amazing. We are elderly and concerned about the virus, so we called the cafe to inquire whether the staff are fully vaccinated. We were told by the lady who we spoke to that she was not allowed to give out that information. Needless to say we will not be dining there any time soon nor will any of our older friends.

lisa jager

I had a delicious potato and dill pickle soup. Loved it! Compliments to the Rocky River chef and kitchen staff! Inside it's got hardwood floors, high ceilings, interesting artwork, vintage details, overall a warm and friendly vibe. Lots of table seating but small bar.

Ski Nut

Full disclosure, I am a regular client, that being said, last night I had the Occo Buco that was on special. To be honest I have never heard of it before, but trusted it would be good. Not disappointed, it was absolutely one of the best meals I have had for a long time, EXCELLENT!

Erin Bolger

Amazing gluten free options ❤️❤️

Tim Lynch

Great service, waterfall fountain on patio, plenty of shade, great food. #1 in Perth!!

Ron Lethbridge

Well worth the drive to Perth! Great spot!

Linda Boyd

Best food ever .. great atmosphere...will go back there for sure when we visit smith falls again ????

Smart Info

Nice and friendly waitress, very good service, perfect sandwiches, cozy atmosphere 5????????

Geoff Daw

Lovely little restaurant in Perth. Staff and owner was very attentive. Food was lovely and local Perth beer.

Bill Dey

We traveled from Smith Falls to eat there. Web site says open till 9. They decided to close at 8. Phone beforehand.... pathetic.

Emily Gould

What an amazing place! The atmosphere is relaxing and inviting, and the owners do an amazing job with making each guest feel special and appreciated. I have loved every meal I have ordered here, and will absolutely return at any chance I get! Added BONUS- paper straws, people! Saving the otters one drink at a time!

Victoria Harrison

We got the fish and chips, southern chicken sandwich and the fish tacos. They were all amazingly good! I think it was the best fish and chips I’ve ever had and my husband couldn’t stop raving about the tacos and sandwich. The staff was super nice and friendly too. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Scooter Lastman

Excellent food with gluten-free and vegan options. Super nice outdoor dining with friendly staff.

Darryl Triebner

We tried the fish and chips takeout from here and WOW it was amazing. The batter was crispy and the fries were golden. Cannot wait to be able to visit in person.

Fred Doran

What an amazing place!! Great food great staff. I never do reviews but this place is worth it. I had the mussels and they were fantastic.

peggy risto

Loved it! Food was great and not over priced! Staff were very helpful and friendly. Will definitely be going back!

von younghusband

Excellent food and service. Its a shame it will close by Xmas 2021 as the landlord isn't renewing the lease. Anyone on the fence should go to this little gem before it closes for good.

Tanya Paxton

Great atmosphere and the food was delicious!

Arjun Kapoor

Excellent restaurant in this boutique town! It’s so peaceful, and the service is the best.

N Lee

You guys have sure stepped up your game! Still awesome food, cozy atmosphere, but a much better location! Your Deep River clientele hasn't forgotten you. Perth, you've got a real gem in the Rocky River Cafe!

Wayne McDonald

Soooo good ! Hospitality was top notch, burgers were amazing, great draft choices with many local options...

Shelley Coughlan

I went to this wonderful place with my family. The food is amazing as is the service. This is a must go to for anyone visiting Perth.

Jodi Patricia

My friend and I stopped in for lunch on Sunday. The place was very busy, the patio was unfortunately booked, I would suggest if you're wanting the patio, make reservations in advance. Service was excellent from the moment we walked in. Portion sizes were big. I ordered a small beet salad with chicken and I was stuffed. My friend had the quesadillas and had leftovers for home. Very happy with this restaurant, we'll be back for sure!

Eric Boysen

A great gem in Perth. It was a warm fall day, so we had our dinner on the outdoor patio. Great atmosphere. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Staff were all very friendly and accommodating

Ian Wookey

We've been trying to find time to get to Perth since Keith and Brian left Deep River and finally made the 2+ hr drive this weekend. It was absolutely worth it! Just steps from the Rideau, the quaint building opens to a beautiful shaded patio in the back where we enjoyed the best brunch this side of Winnipeg. (Sunday brunch is their best kept secret, by the way) Everything on the menu is fresh and served to order and the service is prompt and friendly. If you are anywhere in or near eastern Ontario, this is the place to be.

Shelby Jackson

Amazing food and atmosphere, everyone is so pleasant and accommodating. Will definitely be back the next trip to perth

Paige Riddell

Great spot. There patio is such a hidden gem! If you haven’t yet, plan a visit.

Milk House Custom Wood Works

Fantastic food and great personable service. Great gluten free options. Warm and welcoming staff. Comfortable surroundings. What more could you want?

Chris Smith

Always good at the Rocky River Cafe. Only thing that would have made it better would have been to be offered to wait in the Adirondack chairs or the outside bar for a table on the patio.

Jesse Alexander

Delicious food with good portions. Amazing service. Definitely visiting any time I'm in Perth.

Nicole Kasserra

Best fish tacos I have ever had! Beautiful patio out back; it’s a hidden treasure. Very kind and attentive servers and hostess. I will happily go back again.