Welcome to the River Loft,

So Glad You’re Here.

Jeremiah

Your Home Away from Home in Downtown Elizabeth City, NC.

I’m so glad you’re here. This page has everything you might need during your stay—from WiFi and parking info to some of my favorite local coffee spots, restaurants, and things to do. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

 What to Know, Where to Go

  • WiFi
    Network: THERIVERLOFT
    Password: THERIVERLOFT700

    Address
    700 East Main Street #204
    Elizabeth City, NC 27909

    Reserved Parking
    Spot #202 in the parking garage

    Your Host
    Miles Daniels
    📞 917-913-1617

  • You're welcome upstairs anytime. Feel free to:

    • Use the fridge

    • Help yourself to anything you need

    • Grab glasses and dishes from the gray cabinet beside the dining table

    • Play a little tune on the piano.

    Mi casa is su casa.

  • Coffee & Breakfast

    • ☕ The Kraken — Right across the street, great espresso

    • ☕ Muddy Waters — A few blocks up Main, cozy vibes

    • 🍳 Colonial Café — Old-school diner breakfast

    • 🍰 The Sweet Easy — Pastries + café breakfast

    Lunch & Dinner

    • 🍗 Hoppin’ Johnz — My favorite for lunch or dinner

    • 🍔 The Bistro Burger — Great burgers + sides

    • 🌯 Big Boss Burritos — Quick, fresh, and filling

    • 🍕 Elizabeth City Pizza Co. — Solid local pizza

    • 🌊 Sagos on the River — Beautiful view, food’s hit or miss

    Drinks

    • 🍷 Pine & Porch — Beer & wine bar meets home goods shop

    • 🍷 2 Souls Wine Bar — Wine, bites, and cozy ambiance

    • 🍸 Juniper — Craft cocktails tucked in Palin's Alley

    • 🍻 Seven Sounds Brewing — Right on the water

    • 🍺 Ghost Harbor Brewing — Local favorite with personality

    🛍️ Shops & Local Gems

    • 🪴 Roots — If you love plants, go here

    • 📚 The Recyled Reader — Great used bookstore across the street

    • 🍳 Kitchen Kuriosities — Fun cooking and kitchen finds

    • 🎨 Arts of the Albemarle — Local art and handmade gifts

    • 🏺 The Lilly Pad — Paint-your-own pottery studio

    • 🏛️ Museum of the Albemarle — Fascinating regional history

    • 🌅 Riverwalk — A must for sunset or morning strolls

    • Downtown Waterfront Market (Saturdays in season at Mariner’s Wharf) – fresh produce, local crafts, live music.

    • First Fridays – monthly downtown events with art, food, and music.

    • Check Visit Elizabeth City’s Events Calendar for live music, gallery openings, and more.

    • Riverside Bike Path – scenic ride or walk along the Pasquotank.

    • Charles Creek Park – lovely for a stroll or picnic.

    • Dismal Swamp State Park (20 minutes away) – hiking, kayaking, wildlife spotting.

    • Edenton – charming waterfront town with great history and shops (about 40 minutes).

    • Hertford – cute stop with antique shops and scenic views.

    • Outer Banks – It’s only about an hour to Kitty Hawk.

  • Want to explore more of what Elizabeth City has to offer? These local guides are a great place to start:

  • Urgent Care
    NextCare Urgent Care
    615 S Hughes Blvd A
    📞 (252) 338-3111

    Pharmacies

    • CVS — 101 W Ehringhaus St | 📞 (252) 338-3933

    • Harbor Pharmacy — Downtown, locally owned

  • If I’m not home, shoot me a text anytime. So glad to have you here—and I hope you love Elizabeth City as much as I do.