River Maiden

I tried calling River Maiden (opens at 7:30) on the way, but there was only a recording telling me to order on the website—which isn’t an option while driving. They have a good-sized parking lot. I ordered their Egg Sando with Bacon. Side note: I asked for a printed receipt and was told, “We don’t print receipts here.” The ciabatta was good, the eggs were a quality scramble, and the bacon was flavorful without a lot of fat like fast-food bacon. Neither the menu nor the emailed receipt mentioned what kind of cheese was used, but whatever it was, it did the job. River Maiden’s scramble is more gourmet—but that also makes it prone to droppings. You definitely need a plate underneath it. Cost before tip: $11.42. -VanPort Insider

Usually, I don’t love avocado toast. But this is the best I have EVER had. I also got the yogurt bowl which was really good - not too sweet. My husband got the breakfast sandwich and said it was one of the best he’s had. Super cute inside too! LOVE this place

Just the name evokes magic and romance. For me it is the dark of night on a black river with lanterns swinging and the giant paddles sluicing into the water in a never ending circle. Down river we hear the foghorn calling as if missing lost love. The place itself reminds me of certain hippie haunts from my youth. Some along trekking roads in the far east and some in my home town, filled with a bustling of people meeting and talking and eating real food… but cleaner. Those establishments were always filled with the well traveled dust from the road. With a touch of hesitation I got a turkey sandwich and a large hot mocha. You order at the counter, which feels a little confusing, with the jumbles of plants and the shape of the station. There seems to be a feeling of impermanence and loose organization which I suspect could grow on you. Not this place for corporate meetings or feet which do not leave the beaten path. It seems in fact to be the antithesis of corporate America and the ever present plethora of generic chains. River Maiden is a story unto itself. So the sandwich went beyond expectations. Turkey has never been a huge favorite of mine, probably because as a boy I killed my own and delivered them to my sainted mother who worked absolute kitchen witchery on them. Nothing else can compare. I was pleasantly surprised! It rang all the bells and satisfied all the hopes. Central to the architecture were the red pickled onions which reminded me to rush home and start chopping. You know they have you when you automatically want to try and reproduce it. The chips of course are just chips, thick and crunchy though they are. I wish they were fries instead, but the sandwich was enough. The mocha was perfect even without a pretty design on top. Most importantly it came hot, I am so tired of lukewarm coffee drinks. And then, there is the fulcrum of the place. The very spot where effort and dedication move something so much larger than itself. Where it raises up an ethos within the community. Where something magical happens and an edifice becomes part of the community, where the sum is greater than its parts. This is what I feel as I sit there with my sandwich in hand, the buzz of community, a place essential to a wide matrix of diverse people. Or maybe it is like river full of disjointed seemingly random parts that ultimately flows together towards the same goal. Good food, good people, good community.

Super excited to try this place…a little let down. First, it was pretty expensive; we got the breakfast burrito, the herbie, a scone, and two coffees and it was over 50 dollars. So basically a breakfast for two. The flavor was okay on the sandwich and burrito. I will say that the lemon poppyseed scone was SO delicious. The inside is cute but a little crowded and noisy. While we certainly didn’t have a bad experience, we probably won’t come back.

My first experience here was definitely a good one. $23 for "the Italian job" sandwich, a blueberry muffin, and a chia latte. The peppers made the sandwich for sure. All of it was delicious. The atmosphere was a little hectic for me. But it wasn't a bad time. I'll certainly be back again.

I think we might have caught them on a busy day — they were preparing for a plant sale, so there were plants everywhere, which made it a bit tricky to get around and find a comfortable spot. Parking was limited, and the shop was very crowded and loud. My Americano had a slightly unusual taste, and my daughter didn’t enjoy her drink either since they were out of regular chocolate and had to use dark chocolate syrup. Aside from taking our order, no one checked in on us, which can happen at busy coffee shops. That said, I can tell this was just a circumstantial day. On a quieter day, there’s plenty of parking, seating is more comfortable, and I’m sure the drinks and service would be better. I’m not scoring them too harshly — I’d be willing to give River Maiden another try when it’s not so hectic.

Been driving past this place for years and never went in. From the outside it looks quite plain, but inside it's a plant filled little coffee haven. The atmosphere was great, they serve great stump town coffee, and the sandwich I had ( the Herbie) is one of the top 3 sandwiches in Vancouver in my opinion. Loved the experience and will be back

I really like the vibe of this place, it doesn’t feel sterile like most of the coffee places I walk into. Loved the plants everywhere. I came out to try the Boba Fett drink. They were out of puree, so I got blackberry syrup instead. Ultimately I paid $8 for a flavored matcha with boba. Happy to give them another shot someday, as I enjoyed the atmosphere.

Great coffee, very chill environment, friendly staff, and a good selection of pastries and breakfast items. The pastries are all made daily and the selection varies based on material availability. They have a wide selection of drinks and flavors to choose from. They also make great lattes with seasonal specials. We tried the Espresso, regular latte, Holiday Spice latte (tasted like eggnog) and an iced honey oat latte. All tasted very good with great flavor. For breakfast we tried the Christmas-style Avocado Toast and the Marigold style avocado toast. They both were delicious! The bacon and cheddar biscuit was also very fresh and tasted great. The Marionberry scone was the highlight and tasted excellent! This has become yet another great coffee house for us to visit regularly... highly recommended!

The food was tasty. We had breakfast burritos and a breakfast sandwich. The coffee was also pretty good, though not very hot. The service was friendly as well. It's a really cute place. My biggest issue there is that the prices aren't super reasonable. Breakfast for 3 and coffee for 4 people plus a pastry was close to 70 dollars.

We ordered a vegetarian breakfast burrito and a power bowl and they were delicious. The salsa that was on the side was also delicious. The employees were also very sweet and kind to us. I don't remember his name but he was really nice. I also love that everything (the food names) were Star Wars themed. That's great! I loved it. Also, I loved the plants that were hanging or sitting everywhere. So much nice lighting.

Very very good! Egg Sando was delicious! Try their garlic aioli. Too good! Should be the main component in some of the sandwiches! It is that good! Just visiting but will return again when I come back!

HUGELY IMPORTANT: they close at 3pm but they actually stop serving food at 2pm. This is the kind of place that you go when you've got lots of time to kill and want to relax and let the world pass you by while enjoy a coffee. Your main objective probably shouldn't be to stop in to grab a quick bite. For me the wait was obnoxiously long for a sandwich but maybe for someone in a different headspace it would be unnoticeable... like if you were enthralled in a book you were reading... or working on... a screenplay? I dunno. I just wanted a sandwich cause I heard they were good. Did the drive-thru. Sat in the car for a good 17 minutes in a completely empty parking lot except for some sucker who also did the drive-thru (who showed up right as my sandwich was brought to my designated parking spot.) Sandwich WAS tasty. Smaller than expected for the price but good quality.

Food is taste excellent! Service is fast, the breakfast burrito is decently priced as well. I like all the plants, they create a cool atmosphere and aesthetic, would come back, and do come back. Have a blessed day, God bless you anybody reading this!

Yum! Had an AMAZING oat milk latte and vegan breakfast burrito. Very nice service from a person wearing adorable double buns, who helped me navigate the food menu because I have food allergies. The kitchen did a great job and this was a safe place to eat for those with Alpha Gal Syndrome.

Great coffee, seating is nice. Lots of tables and spots to sit with a friend or alone.; also outside seating if you like. Vegan Breakfast burrito was tasty and filling. They also have some vegan pastries. Been here several times. Always been very nice. FYI if you go thru the drive thru. They have you pay and move on and park some where and they bring your order to your vehicle. Service: employees are courteous and professional.

Popped by to grab some coffee and food for a hangout. Service was slower than hoped, but there were also only a few staff serving a constantly-rotating line of patrons - understandable, but also something mentioned in previous reviews that could be addressed. We grabbed a couple coffees, a couple pastries,a burrito, and a morning bowl, but my favorite was the Maple Cardamom Latte - excellent blend of strong coffee and light but clearly evident maple and cardamom. Milk was well-frothed, which cannot always be a given.

I've been going here for a while, especially during COVID when they had mochi doughnuts and the ease of the coffee drive-thru. I've recently returned and found the best coffee drink ever - Mogwai Mocha! Dark chocolate, orange and tahini - wow. Seriously. I dream about this and am going to try and make it at home. I feel for their breakfast sandwiches during COVID as well and they are as solid as ever. If you do go through the drive-thru, there is about 10ish minute wait to receive the goods but they are so worth it. Their biscuits, scones and cookies are truly delicious.

One of the best Avocado toasts I've had I also had a double espresso latte with lavender and loved the ascetic and neighbor vibe of this bar

I have enjoyed the delicious food, beverages, and friendly service during the past 5 years as a customer. The Egg Sando and Christmas Toast are favorites and would definitely recommend! I gave them 4 stars due to a fluctuations in closing hours--sometimes 2 pm or 3 pm but has also been 4 or 6 pm. I appreciate consistency. Thanks!

This looks like its going to be my favorite coffee shop in town . It has everything I love. Starting off with good coffee , great sandwiches and bakery items , Cute decor with lots of plants , very well lit , good Wi-Fi , great location especially lots of parking out front and very appropriately priced . The service was pretty fast and friendly . Our sandwiches tasted exactly how I like them and were pretty good portion sizes. The Lavender Italian soda was so so good , I feel like it should be on tap . One thing I would have preferred a little different is that they served us in a to-go box even though we were just eating at the café , and gave us plates when I asked for it . I feel it would be much better if they limit the use of single use containers for at least dine-in .I see a lot of visits to this store in my future .

Spotted this stand alone coffee shop while I was out running errands. Glad we made the stop. Ordered a vanilla latte and a chai. Both drinks were tasty but nothing super exciting. We went through the drive thru and it was unlike most drive thru spots. After ordering and paying we were instructed to pull forward into a designated parking spot. A few minutes later our drinks were delivered car side. It was a unique but I suppose it makes the drive thru lane run quicker than most. The gals who helped us were very nice.

I ordered the breakfast sandwich and it was delivered to me pipping hot and outa this world good!!! Service is fast and friendly. Peace be with you all Sherri

I work near your restaurant but don't drink coffee. I decided to check your menu today. Oh my goodness that was the best sandwich I have ever had! It was huge! I had to give away half! It was the Clubber lang. It was magical! I'll be back and tell my whole team about it !

We came here last year when we were on our way home back to California. Just stopped to grab some sandwiches and coffee before our long road trip, and let me tell you... I thought about that breakfast sandwich for an entire year lol the coffee is decent, but I got an iced oatmilk latte and I'm pretty sure they dump hot shots over the ice and it watered down my drink a bit. However, the real star of the show are the breakfast Sando's. They're SO good! The bread they're on is fresh and soft, the eggs are fluffy and cooked perfectly and topped with chives. They're just so good and the service is top tier. Can't wait to come back next year!

Awesome place! It's a gem and I won my 18 year old daughter by taking her here. She had tasty avocado toast along with an iced espresso drink and I had one of the healthy bowls with chicken added and fresh lemonade. A+! We will definitely be returning!

The food is healthy and delicious. The drink choices are good and unique. The baked goods are fantastic. It was the best coffee cake I have ever had. There is a hometown feel to the service, and the place is family owned and geared towards families as well.

This place is great, I've been going to them since they were in their old location and after moving to the East coast I miss them so much.

I'm blown away! Absolutely delicious food. The breakfast burrito was moist and soft, packed with fluffy eggs and crispy tater tots. Paired perfectly with the salsa verde and delicious pickled vegetables inside. Guys, the turkey sandwich was amazing, juicy and Seriously so gooooood. Packed with veggies and slathered with a delicious garlic aioli. Great coffee and fresh baked goodies. Baristas did a great job with customer service and did their best to get orders in asap.Highly recommend this place!

I really liked this place and go out of my way for it. But every time they seem to be out of ingredients and slow service. I came twice the last two days for specific menu items and they were out...in the morning and afternoon. not worth the hit and miss in my opinion. If I wasn't waiting 30+ minutes for one food item I wouldn't have had the time to write this review....

Great food great service. I'm dedicated customer. Best coffee and snacks in Vancouver.

Love coming here not just for the sweet escape with all their coffee options but also amazing handcrafted food options. Truly something special.

I couldn't say how good anything is here we waited in a short line for several minutes and it seemed like they were having trouble getting orders so we gave up and went somewhere else.

Place is very popular so you may have to wait a little. But our latte was great and the pastry selection is wonderful. The scones are our favorite -- especially the marionberry scone. Keep up the good work.

Love! Stumbled on this place when doing an early morning errand. Still no Indoor seating so thankfully it was a nice day. The marigold avocado toast and breakfast sando were great share items with my daughter, and we both loved the scone and our coffee drinks. We will be back!

Killer coffee, cool vibe and great coffee selections Always try to stop in when I am in the neighborhood

The ultimate sign of a no integrity business is to not list the price of an item your selling. How do you charge 18 dollars for a breakfast burrito and not even list the price? I got a burrito and coffee and it ended up being 28$!! Its 2024 im so surprised I have to say this, listing prices is a fundamental aspect of a business. Thats pathetic. So many places do it better than this one.

The breakfast sandwiches are so fresh and tasty! Fresh eggs and breads! Very flavorful. Service is fast and courteous. Parking is easy! I sat for a bit since my family had saved me a seat. There is not always room and a togo option is best.

I have not had dine in only drive thu on the weekends. The coffee is good and the food is warm. But don't expect the drive thu to be fast especially on weekends. I will give it another try and do dine in next time.

All the reviews indicated that we found a gem. Oh boy, were we let down hard. 2 breakfast sandwiches & 2 coffees with a side of tater tots = $40.00. WTF?! They don't even bring it to your table or clean the tables. They auction off your food. (I eventually asked for a hot rag and the barista came over) I could go to Whole Foods and purchase organic eggs, avocado, cheddar, bacon, ciabatta and tots and make 12 breakfast sandwiches for that price. I may even have money left over to buy herbs and make my own fresh garlic aioli. I kid you NOT, they charge you for arugula. This place is an insult to the paying customers who expect more. Shame on you

My sister and I stopped by River Maiden on a Sunday around 11am for some food and coffee. I ordered a Christmas Toast, and my sister ordered a mocha and Marigold Toast. For what it's worth, the food tasted fine. My Christmas Toast was not your basic avocado toast. In fact the avocado was not the highlight of the toast at all. The roasted bell pepper pesto, which was unique to the dish, was literally and figuratively fire. It had a nice spicy kick to it and was deliciously flavorful. I appreciated the pumpkin and sunflower seed toppings as they added an additional crunchy texture to the already crispy toast. As much as I enjoyed the toast, it was not worth the wait. River Maiden was on top of fulfilling drink orders, but they were backlogged in the kitchen. We were told that there was only 1 person in the kitchen during the time, but he or she was really inefficient. The person was cooking orders in batches instead of allowing orders to come out one at a time, so we waited almost 30 minutes for our toasts to come out. This was unreasonable timing in my opinion. I could make avocado toast in 10 min tops even if I was making the pesto from scratch.

River Maiden was the first place I stopped when I moved to Vancouver and it did not disappoint. The vibe is very cozy. Coffee is 10/10 and the lemon poppy seed scone is the best scone I've ever had. I will be returning to try the breakfast burrito!

Absolutely love this place! Their sandwiches, breakfast or lunch are my favorites to order. They have a great pastries. I love their biscuits. I also got hooked on their maple cardamom iced coffee! It was so delightful! They made their syrup in house and so unfortunately I didn't get to enjoy it as much as I'd like to because I think it was seasonal or they ran out lol but I'll be back for sure. I also think they have a really great atmosphere. I love that everything has a bit of a Star Wars theme. the staff is super friendly and always helpful and answering any of my questions. The only downside is the price... I'd love to come here more often but unfortunately it's their items are a bit on the pricey side, so I save it as kind of a treat every once in a while. I would love to see more budget, friendly options, or even certain days where they offer deals.

Sandwich usually ends up more expensive than what you expected, and it TINY. even just to build a basic breakfast sando with some greens would be around $15. Great bowl foods, fresh coffee beans! Cookies are alright. Good place to hangout with outlet.

Went here based on the good reviews but left disappointed. We went through the drive through and ordered breakfast sandwiches but they weren't serving them, despite breakfast hours. That left about two items on the menu, a fruit/yogurt bowl and avocado toast, which we ordered by default. Then we were asked if we wanted to leave a tip. I'm sorry but this was a drive through experience, with an unexpected limited menu, and I do not believe a tip is warranted. Then we were given our to go order without napkins or utensils, re-affirming my decision to not tip. Food was decent. Underwhelming experience overall.

This place had been on my "To Try" list for quite a while. I finally made my way to it and ate a delicious, healthy bowl and drank a beautiful latte. The staff was friendly, the food was great, and I know I'll be back!

I love this place - high quality ingredients in every way. It's not fast food people they make quality! I have found their service super great and efficient and their breakfast sandwiches are amazing quality and taste with perfect options and accompaniments. I even use Uber eats to send their food to my team that works from home and it always arrives perfect. Everything from the bread to the eggs, cheese, etc is high quality and prepared spot on. For the quality it's a great value. Thank you for your catering towards putting out consistent good food. If you haven't tried their Monster Cookie - BEST cookie ever and best monster cookie in my lifetime - life changing cookie

Service is lacking at Riveraiden. You line up to order from an uninterested employee. Smiles are scarce. And drink refills are zero Their scones are good. But served cold, and warmth is seriously lacking in the service as well as the scones.

They get 5-star status simply for having the best breakfast sandwich the Hubs and I have ever had! The scrambled egg is wonderfully fluffy, topped with melty Tillamook cheddar and the toasted ciabatta bun it's served on is perfect. I added Mama's Lil' Peppers to mine for some kick & the Hubs added avocado to his - DIVINE! They have some other options to add to your sammie, depending on what you have a taste for. To go with our breakfast sammies we shared an order of potato crowns which came sprinkled with a bit of rosemary on them - also tasty. And for coffee, they serve the Stumptown brand, which is quite good.

They refunded what I paid for the muffin. I'll go back next time I'm in the area and try it (dine in next time )

Great coffee and good service. Way better alternative to Starbucks to meet up with someone. Has a nice atmosphere.

My first visit went through the quaint drive through, service was super friendly and well organized. Lots of people waiting to go inside and if I had had more time I would have opted for a table (I'll ha e to do on my next visit. I ordered a cold brew as well as a breakfast Sandro, eggs were fluffy and perfectly cooked, I suggest adding the onion jam and arugula to your order it paired really well with the egg and breakfast sausage. Highly excited to go back again!

River Maiden is a nice little cafe that is suffocating by its attempt to be relevant. Flavors are ok. Atmosphere is good and service was ok. Menu is basic and uninspired. Portions and prices are very off. If this place is to grow in popularity something need to change and give it a wow factor otherwise I don't see this place surviving long term.

Great coffee and even better food! I love the ambiance of the space and that the staff and most patrons are family-friendly. Makes an excellent spot to take your littles out for a chill breakfast!

River Maiden is always 10/10. Breakfast sandwiches were fantastic. Coffee is always on point.

My boyfriend and I decided to split two sandos. He ordered the onion jam and bacon and I got the ham and arugula. I preferred his over mine because the onion jam helped give it more flavor. My sando was good but it lacked sauce, making it taste just a little dry and bland after the first few bites. I recommend they start offering something in addition to onion jam - perhaps a garlic or chipotle aioli sauce?

I got the herbie three days in a row because it was that delish. Subbed the meat for vegan bacon, and it was phenomenal. Great ambiance and incredible brunch and breakfast sandwiches.