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Riverside Brewing Company – Cambridge Springs, PA

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Farm-to-table comfort, craft brews, and rustic charm in a lovingly restored barn

📍 Where It’s At

Just over the line, about 30 minutes east of Erie, Riverside Brewing Company is tucked beside French Creek at 1 Fountain Street, Cambridge Springs. Housed in a beautifully reconstructed 1800s barn from Cochranton, the setting is homey, historic, and impossibly inviting. The grounds include gardens, cozy outdoor seating, and plenty of space to linger or enjoy a meal.

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🍺 What’s Good

This is one of those spots where the building and the food both feel like local love letters. The restored barn holds a large bar with 21 taps, serving up a rotating cast of local drafts alongside wine, cider, and spirit-forward cocktails.

On the menu? A smart, creative mix of comfort food and farm-to-table goodness:

  • Steak and handheld sandwiches like the Craft Burger or Cuban Reuben
  • Entrees including Duck Mac & Cheese, Cajun Shrimp & Grits, or Chicken Saltimbocca
  • Starters like nachos, pretzel sticks, and Brussels sprouts
  • A thoughtful selection of salads, soups, sides, and wood-fired pizzas

You’ll also find a small gift shop stocked with Riverside Brewing T-shirts, hats, and other branded gear, plus a few local goodies to take home—perfect for remembering your visit or grabbing a gift for a fellow craft beer fan.

The ambiance is as satisfying as the food, with an outdoor patio, live music events through their Summer Music Series, and even a brewing area you can catch a peek of.

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Riverside Brewing Company… WOW! Cool atmosphere, awesome food, great experience! #814 #cambridgesprings #riverside #brewery #pennsylvania

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who It’s Great For

  • Food-loving families who want quality meals in a relaxed, friendly setting
  • Couples or date-night groups seeking a cozy, unique backdrop with local flavor
  • Craft beer aficionados or anyone curious about regional brews and rotating taps
  • Shoppers who love picking up local merch and souvenirs along with their meal
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🌟 Final Thoughts

If you’re up for a short drive, Riverside Brewing Company is the kind of place where every detail—from the reclaimed barn to the brewed beer—tells a story. Whether you stay inside by the fireplace, on the patio under the trees, or linger over a song, you’ll come away with full bellies, a few new favorites, and maybe even a T-shirt or jar of local jam to remember it by.

Sweny’s Godfrey Run

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Locally grown produce, cozy country charm, and ice cream right off the road.

📍 Where it’s at

Sweny’s Godfrey Run Farm is located in Lake City, just a short drive west of Erie. The address for your GPS is 9000 West Lake Rd, Lake City, PA 16423. You’ll spot it along Route 5. There’s a big white sign outside, you can’t miss it!

Open hours are: Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., plenty of time to stop by after work or enjoy a summer morning or evening!

Sweny’s Godfrey Run is now under new ownership by the Sweny family, and they’ve brought fresh energy and exciting upgrades to this classic local spot. Inside, you’ll find a beautiful sign with a thoughtful tribute to the previous owner—a heartfelt touch that shows just how much this place means to the community. There’s easy parking, and the whole place feels like a little slice of countryside tradition.

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🍓 What’s good

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Amazing place for ice cream, fresh fruit, wine, and more! Sweny’s Godfrey Run in Lake City, PA! #erie #eriepa #814 #lakecity #lakecitypa #countryroads #eriecounty #icecream #fruitstand #grandopening

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They also have a bar where you can currently purchase local wine, with craft beer and cider selections coming soon. They also plan to offer seasonal specialty drinks that highlight the season and fresh fruits they’re selling in store, making the menu just as local and fresh as the produce. What makes this bar extra special? You can order from a window if your sitting outside! What a cool, special touch that we’ve never seen at a place like this.

Sweny’s Godfrey Run is a special little market with big ambitions. Their grand opening was phenomenal, and we can’t wait to come back for one of their upcoming live music events. Be sure to follow them on social media!

From January through April, they also hope to make the venue available for private event rentals (timeline to be finalized). So if you stop by and love the place as much as we do, maybe you can host your next event here!

👨‍👩‍👧 Who it’s good for

Families who want to enjoy a simple, fun farm stop with ice cream and fresh produce

Locals stocking up on seasonal goodsRoad trippers driving Route 5 or following the Lake Erie Wine Trail

Wine lovers interested in sampling local wines while browsing farm goods

Anyone looking for old-fashioned charm and quality food

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🌾 Final thoughts

Sweny’s Godfrey Run is more than a farm stand—it’s an Erie County gem. Whether you’re after a crisp local apple, a scoop of ice cream on a hot day, or just a peaceful roadside stop, this little red barn delivers.

Looking for more family-friendly farm stops, ice cream stands, and seasonal markets? Check out more, right here, on wandererie.com!