Rivergate Coffee Shop

Diner perfection. A small, simple menu means they do everything well. The stuffed pancakes look like they'll be too sweet, with the blueberries in a syrup, but it's not at all. They're tart like they should be, so the whipped cream--which is light and delicate--makes a slightly sweet counterpoint. The sausage, potatoes and biscuit breakfast special today was also top-notch. Prices are typical diner rates, but this is better value since it's such good food. It can be busy for breakfast, so you might have to wait by the door if there aren't enough tables. It gets crowded when it's full.

Food was average at best. I had a biscuit and gravy and a side of corned beef hash. Gravy tasted like it was out of a packet and biscuit was just a frozen biscuit microwaved. Corned beef hash was ok. I went to pay my bill and was informed they add 50 cents to your bill to use a debit or credit card. I’m sorry but taking credit cards should be just a cost of doing business. Passing along this fee to the customer is ridiculous. I can understand a minimum charge to use a credit card, but not every transaction. I gave it two stars instead of one because the service was good. I will not be back though.