Richland Cafe, nestled on Madison Ave in Lakewood, OH, offers a quintessential "dive bar" experience, where the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. Patrons rave about the friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks, making it an appealing destination for locals looking to unwind. The bar features dartboards, a pool table, and a Golden Tee game machine, enhancing the social aspect of the venue. Food reviewers applaud dishes like the Candied Bacon Mac & Cheese, featuring a creamy four-cheese sauce topped with sweet hot bacon, and the refreshing Cranberry Feta Chicken Salad loaded with grilled chicken and candied walnuts. For breakfast, options like the Breakfast Burrito and Breakfast Bagel stand out, catering to those starting their day right or easing into a laid-back afternoon. Customers appreciate the bar’s vibe, with some highlighting Thursday nights as particularly lively due to bourbon specials and trivia events. The combination of engaging bartenders, comfortable seating, and a diverse jukebox creates an enjoyable environment that draws visitors back repeatedly. While Richland Cafe may lack pretensions, it embodies the charm of a neighborhood bar, welcoming everyone to gather, celebrate, and relax over good food and drink.
Amenities and More
Service options
No delivery
Highlights
Has bar games
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has karaoke
Has quiz night
Good for watching sport
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Reviews For Richland Cafe
Jake Williams
May 13,2025
Super awesome local bar with very friendly staff. Very inexpensive beers and drinks. Also has a couple good dart boards, a decent pool table, and a new Golden Tee game machine. It's still a "dive bar" so if you don't set your expectations too high then you'll have a great time.
Jacob Gallaugher
Apr 18,2025
The Richland Cafe is a great laid back spot for drinks and darts. I've been coming here for years and always find the crowd and bartenders friendly. No frills, but who needs them when you just want to watch a game with a beer that isn't 7.
Matt Roman
Apr 15,2025
Highly recommend going Thursday nights. 3 bourbon after 8pm, and Last Call Trivia starts at 830, the MC rocks, and Richland is a great host! Bar tenders are great, and everyone is always having a good time! We've been coming here for a while now, and always look forward to our Thursdays at Richland Cafe!
Richard Farrell
Apr 2,2025
Comfortable place . Relaxed. music always playing. Can choose what genre to listen to. Bartenders are pretty, nice and not pretentious. Owners are down to earth, personable and young at heart. The one owner is has a particular handsomeness about him.
Ami Imbrogno
Mar 31,2025
I love The Richland. It's not the fanciest place, but it's exactly what you want out of your local bar. The drinks are very reasonably priced so it is somewhere you can post up all night. There's great company, a jukebox, and though they don't serve food, you are allowed to bring your own. Sometimes Justin brings in his dog Avery, who is a fine lady. The women's restroom has the most interesting graffiti I've ever seen. I've heard that the men's room leaves a lot to be desired, but they are planning on fixing it up.
Sarah Huber
Mar 16,2025
This is a friendly, diverse corner bar. Dogs are welcome if they're pretty behaved! No kitchen, but order food to be delivered!! You can eat here. Drinks are pretty cheap, daily specials and happy hour until 8pm. 1.50 high life drafts all day every day. How much /person is ALL up to you.
Kyle Ware
Feb 19,2025
The food is top notch! The regulars that frequent this haunt nightly are also Top Notch! They make the place, period. If you're into football or getting blasted, then this is your spot. Come for the beer, stay for the camaraderie!
100 Watt World / Vince Vatican
Feb 8,2025
I stop in for a few cocktail a couple times a week. I have great conversation with patron's and the bar tender Sara is the greatest! Not only is she super efficient she's also quite the eye candy
Reviews For Richland Cafe