“First visit to the River Cafe on recommendation and we were not disappointed. Food and venue were exceptional. I highly recommend the brioche French toast with berries and maple syrup. My friend had the Turkish Eggs and said they were delicious.”
WHARFEBANK MILLS, OTLEY
Good coffee.
Rainbow food.
By the river.
A colourful plate, a proper coffee and a little time by the Wharfe. Come and find your favourite spot at River Cafe.

PULL UP A CHAIR
Food with
a little soul.
From a full English to a bowl full of colour, there's plenty to tempt you. This is our kind of Rainbow Soul Food.

MAKE A MORNING OF IT
Breakfast tastes better
with time to spare.
Pop in for a bacon bap, linger over brunch or simply settle in with a coffee. We're here from 8am, Monday to Friday.
Plan your visitA LITTLE OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Follow the river.
Find your place.
Tucked into a former mill beside the River Wharfe, our cafe is full of the things we love: good food, good coffee and good company.
Chris Payne brought River Cafe to Wharfebank Mills after his time at Korks on Bondgate. Today, our Rainbow Soul Food brings plenty of colour to this lovely corner of Otley.
Come inside for the old stone walls and tall arched windows, or take a table outside when the weather plays along.
Find us by the Wharfe
NO NEED TO RUSH
Stay for
one more coffee.
A catch-up over a latte. A slice of cake just because. Sometimes the best part of the day is the bit you didn't plan.

Your coffee moment.
A quiet cup or a long catch-up.

Something on the side.
Make room for a slice of cake.
A GLIMPSE OF LIFE HERE
Come as you are.

A spot inside

A little colour

A slower morning
KIND WORDS, FULL HEARTS
A little love
for River Cafe.
“Lovely, warm and comfortable. This cafe has lovely friendly staff and possibly the best oat milk latte I’ve ever had. Food is fresh and tasty and the on site parking is very much appreciated; just look out for the designated space signposted on the side of the cafe.”
“Stumbled across this hidden gem and just had to come back. So welcoming and friendly and made my 92 year old mum especially welcome. Then there’s the food, omg, so much choice and top notch. There are eateries and then there’s the River Cafe. Stop here and you will not disappoint. Enjoy.”
THE KETTLE'S ON
Your next
riverside stop.
You'll find us at Wharfebank Mills, just off Ilkley Road in Otley. Come hungry, or just come for a coffee.
When to drop in
- Monday to Friday
- 8am - 3pm
- Saturday & Sunday
- Closed
Driving here? Look out for the cafe's designated parking spaces.
A question for us?
Give us a ring or send an email. We'd love to hear from you.
07956 791558 chris@greendoorcatering.co.ukEmail the cafe
