The shop is super cute. Everyone is happy and friendly. There was even a long line. Unfortunately, my cappuccino was terrible. It tasted like Folgers. And while the biscuit I ordered was tasty, it took a very long time to get it, and the "squash butter" it came with was served in a "dollop?" That literally looked like dog poo. Great ambiance, tho! read more

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I love coming here!!! The girls are always so kind to you and make conversation :) the food is pretty yummy, I've had their burrito and it was bombbb!!! In love with their draft coffee!!! It was soooo yummy. My boyfriend has had their matcha latte and he thoroughly enjoyed it and he's a picky asf so I feel like that says a lot. The ambiance is so nice and there is a lot of seating nearby :) I would highly recommend if you want to try something new! read more

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Just a bunch of inattentive kids working here. They take too long with the order while they have a big line and are just on their phone and don't follow directions. Asked for a scone warmed up and still waited 20 minutes and was still cold. The other locations are better read more

I want to start by saying that I wish I lived closer to Riverside so I could be a regular at this cute coffee shop! The staff was super friendly and eager to help. The inside of the place is super cute, clean and very spacious. We ordered the smoked salmon bagel & the avocado bagel...both were so delicious and flavorful! If you happen to be in their neighborhood I highly recommend you stop by for a lavender latte!! read more

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Quality of espresso shots that were pulled tasted terrible! By far the worst coffee I've had in a while. After leaving the Bakeshop location I went to Chicago ave location and the same terrible coffee was made for me! Along with bad coffee customer service was terrible, the same girl with the glasses at checkout with a nasty attitude(Chicago ave location) short with sandy brown hair blonde steaks when I figure out her name I'll post another review with it! Beware of this place.Arcade coffee roasters need to do a better job at hospitality for some people this is their first interaction for the morning and to be addressed with nastiness is sickening. Didn't even finish this mess. If I could rate it zero stars I would read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Terrible decision - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

love this place! I get the the iced latte with half of the honey cinnamon syrup and oat milk, so good. draft latte is also so so so delicious, but lately I've been finding it a little too sweet for me for my morning drink haha-- definitely still good as a treat! weekends are packed and it's difficult to find a table inside (not a problem when the weather is good and there's tables outside!) the other day I went in at 12 on a Sunday and it took me nearly an hour to get my drinks. That being said, the service is always very friendly helpful and efficient as they can be given the popularity! read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Latte; iced latte w honey cinnamon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Arcade always has great quality food and coffee. I usually get their draft latte which is on tap and already has agave and oatmilk - its a perfect balance, no too sweet & not too bitter. Today I tried their breakfast for the first time, the breakfast plate. It came with scrambled eggs (with chives), 2 slices of bacon and roasted potatoes all for $13. Every bit of my plate was delicious. The eggs were made perfect. The bacon was also cooked perfectly and was good quality, and the potatoes were roasted with some garlic...DROOL. So glad I tried their breakfast. I've tried a few of their pastries in the past and they NEVER disappoint. It is quite loud inside, but there is outdoor seating. There's usually a line all morning, so if you are working in the area and pressed for time, it might not be ideal. read more

There's something in the air here... something good. Spirits are always high at Arcade thanks to their baristas! They are always coming out with new offerings and they're generous with samples! Will keep coming back foreverrrrr. Thanks arcade!! P.S. please bring back the arnold palmer from the summer menu. it was amazing! read more

My 5-stars are for the coffee. Kenyan pour- over: yes please! I love single origin varietals. My sweetheart said his latte was delicious too....but the cafe itself? The weirdest! Like, unexplainably odd. Ragey emo rock in the early AM. No cash allowed. Austere. A little bit cold? Sharp? I like a moody warehouse roaster as much as the next guy, but Arcade's take did nothing for me. Normally, there's some bit of energy that makes the alt/industrial thing endearing and cool - a unique thing that makes you want to be there. None of that spice at Arcade. Is the vibe no vibe? Coffee includes soul and mood. Give me soul and mood! Fantastic coffee. Roaster is clearly an expert. Drinks prepared by talented baristas. The rest...head scratchingly flat. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Good coffee, loud store but good if you have noise cancelling headphones haha. Very friendly and warm staff

Amazing serviceOrdered a latte in a mug and avocado toast. They both tasted amazing . Location has plenty of parking on the street. Highly recommended the place read more

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Always great coffee but they have a few flies/gnats on and around their bakery items.

Still the best coffee shop with the BEST staff. Sometimes I don't even want coffee, I just come to see the people who have become good friends. The vibe of this location is by far my favorite. The employees make it! Shout out to Mattea, Jordan, Stevie, Lucas, Eric and Cameron! And shout out to the coffee. I always try coffee shops when I travel or get coffee in LA when I'm at work and this place still wins by a mile. Quality drinks, food and service. You really can't go wrong here!! read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - London fog sub breakfast tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

If you're looking for the perfect cozy spot to unwind, this coffee shop is a must-visit! The atmosphere is incredibly relaxing, thanks to the chill music playing in the background that sets a peaceful vibe. The workers are so friendly and welcominy. And let's talk about the coffee - absolutely amazing! Every cup is perfectly brewed and rich in flavor. Only downside is parking:/ read more

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This is the flagship location (Tasting Room) for Arcade Coffee Roasters. The second location is a bakery called Arcade Coffee Roasters - The Bakehouse (kitchen closes at 2 PM) and the third location is a brunch spot called Arcade Downtown (Downtown Riverside). This company initially launched independently in June of 2015 in a tiny warehouse garage. In 2017, they had a successful Kickstarter campaign (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arcaderoasters/arcade-coffee-roasters-tasting-room) and this current location (formerly a video store) became the new flagship shop. Roasting at Tasting Room happens on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays. [Parking]: This flagship location has a tiny private parking lot, but the lot only has 4 available spots (one is handicapped) and all spots were most likely taken by employee's vehicles. I ended up with street parking and didn't have any issues finding a spot. [Service]: Super friendly staff and the staff automatically apply "The Perfect Pair" special ($1 off on a pastry and a coffee from 7 AM to 9 AM). I didn't wait too long to receive my order. [Menu]: Coffee options include latte, draft latte (sweet cold coffee), gibraltar, cappuccino, cold brew, and hot sparrow. Modifiers include 7 syrups (vanilla, mocha, lavender, simple syrup, honey cinnamon, agave cardamon, butterscotch) plus seasonal syrup. Non-coffee options like chai tea latte and matcha latte are also available. For food they offer bagels, toasts, parfait, oats, and burritos (weekend only). *** Latte (hot $5.25 + Lavender $0.50 + Large $1): Smooth texture and not overly sweet - really amazing latte. Brown Butter Carrot Muffin ($4.50): Muffin texture wasn't bad, but a little bit too sweet for my taste. *** S-tier LA quality coffee drinks in Riverside & Riverside has really stepped up the coffee competition with Arcade Coffee Roasters and Mundial. read more

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Had a very positive experience trying our this Cafe I really enjoyed the ambiance and how cozy the interior of this place is. The staff was very kind and knowledgeable I also shared that I was from out of town and it was my first time stopping by and he gave me a token so I could try out one of their other 2 locations. I found that to be such a nice gesture. I do plan to check out one of their other locations called the bakeshop as he recommended it and the bread looks great. I loved seeing they had a season Horchata flavor as well which seemed really interesting. Food wise, the avocado toast was delicious very generous with the avocado and loved the citrus and oil added. Can't wait to be in Riverside again to check more of their items out. read more

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Can't give anything more than a 3 star. If you're looking for a comfortable place where you can SIT down and work. This ain't it fam. Chairs are harder than 1980 implants. Coffee bomb tho. Staff is pretty chill too Just don't stay here longer than an hour. read more

First coffee shop adventure since moving to Riverside and I was not disappointed. Very simplistic, no frills place and you can tell they are really focused on the quality of their coffee. The food was also great! We had the cheesy grits, the sammie, and avocado toast. My roommate said this was the best grits she has had outside of the South. The Sammie was really tasty and there was a lot of tri tip! Avocado toast surprised me- I usually don't pay for avocado toast because I can make something similar at home but there was definitely something else to this one. They were very generous with the avocado, and it didn't have that "earthy" taste avocados sometimes have. The service was awesome and the staff were very patient and friendly. Looking forward to coming back for future study dates! read more

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Excellent coffee and food with a nice and relaxed ambiance. Really enjoyed the cappuccino and chocolate chip scone. Customer service was a bit mixed. They were a bit confusing when answering the questions we had but the staff operating the register was very friendly. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Loveeeee their drinks they are my favorite coffee shop. They are very expensive although but this is my go to !

Genuinely one of the best cafes i've visited in my 20 years of living in California! Draft latte is my go to. All the seasonal flavors are great and thoughtfully crafted. Staff is kind and accommodating and quick. Food is great and everything is priced fairly! Their rewards program is also great! read more

I love their matcha and chai here, also their weekend breakfast. Definitely on my top 3 coffee shops in the IE. Their staff is welcoming and always go out of their way to provide great customer service. read more

The drinks and food from here never disappoint, but the wait times are a little unpredictable, which makes it hard to "grab a quick bite/drink." Would definitely allocate sufficient time for the wait, as well as the parking. Atmosphere is great, smells like freshly roasted coffee, with ample space for those looking for some work/study time. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone looks like they genuinely enjoy the place! read more

Love the aesthetic in there. And they surprised me at how they have a lox bagel to order. And more options. Service was good as well. (:

great ambience, cozy interior, friendly staff, good coffee i got the cold brew and it was the right amount of bitter and smooth. many students come here to get work done and the place gives off LA vibes read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Arcade Rules! Start every morning with a cup and sometimes have to stop in for a cold brew later in the day. The new Shandy in the cans is AWESOME. Everyone there is also super nice. Cheers Arcade read more

Came by to re-try Arcade Coffee after receiving a request to try them again. The day I came by we came right before the rush and I ordered the Matcha Latte and sad to say the matcha was not prominent in the drink. Yes the drink was green but all I tasted was the milk. I tried to ask for suggestions with flavors but the guy helping might have gotten overwhelmed with the line that just appeared behind me. Someone had to come and assist and provided my coworker with a suggestion. Sorry, I tried to come back. I still like the vibe in the shop and would be a great place to come with friends and study. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Excellent craft roasted coffee and friendly staff. Definetly a keeper. Great experience.

10/10 This Place is so beautiful. I ordered the Matcha latte so fire & my man ordered an iced latte so good. You can literally taste the difference between Arcade Coffee Roasters and Starbucks coffee. I would 1000000x pick here instead of Starbucks. Once you step inside omg the smell of coffee hits you and it smells so bomb! I came here pregnant a year ago & now I'm back with my family. Coffee and food is so good here it's literally worth your money! The people are so nice and friendly, so sweet and helpful:) I would really recommend this place. thank you Roasters. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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Food was good but wish they had the same menu as the one in DTR. Very limited selection read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Store front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Bad coffee, nice staff. Do not get the iced mocha or the iced honey cinnamon latte. Kinda tasted watered down but syrupy at the same time. The draft latte is good though. read more

The ambiance is dope but the service isn't too great. Not to mention the prices are crazy and inaccurate for the quality of the drinks. I understand oatmilk is an up charge but still the menu says otherwise for the general price. I tried to give it a second chance since it's so close to my house but sadly it disappoints :( read more

Mango sticky rice matcha tasted like normal matcha, didn't even have mango at the bottom. Just normal matcha, nothing extraordinary. SM white people!!!!!!!! Omg . Ya'll just don't know better. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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Ordered a cold brew +cinnamon and horchata syrup w/ oat milk... it wasn't good at all.. and for the price I was expecting better .. can't taste any of the flavors added.. super disappointed! read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Cold brew +horchata & cinnamon w/ oat milk .. overpriced & bad. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Service was excellent! Great coffee and food!!! We got the breakfast burrito and it was insane! Highly recommend!

The bagels were pretty good, especially the cream cheese because it tasted lemony. They had a unique selection of holiday drinks with fun names but the coffee all tasted pretty much the same, not necessarily like the flavor advertised. The food was pretty small portions and expensive. As a place for studying, it had good music with good sized tables, but it was lopsided and was kind of annoying because the whole thing would move if u leaned on it. The service was great everyone was friendly, but overall the prices were too high for not that great of product. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Love the busy atmosphere. Lots of people in and out studying or grabbing a bite to eat during lunch. The service was fast and efficient. The waiter and hostess were extremely nice and professional. I ordered the potatoes and eggs. The potatoes were good or needed more seasoning or a some bell peppers. The eggs are all yolk which I am not a fan of. I will come back and try some of the others items to see if my rating increases. read more

Such an awesome coffee spot! Good coffee without having that elitist attitude, IYKYK. Met up with friends to catch up, and this was the perfect place to do so. Tons of seating all around (inside the tasting room and outside patios), great vibes from the staff and the other customers, and an awesome food and drink menu. I can't honestly tell you what I ordered, I talked to the barista and asked what his preferred drink was, and told him to make me that. All I knew was that there was espresso, oat milk, and old fashion bitters included. The bitters brightened the espresso, which balanced with the oat milk. Not sure what else was in there, but cannot complain since the drink was good. Highly recommend checking this spot out! And if you're feeling bold, I'd suggest giving the baristas a chance to be creative since they are very knowledgeable. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Barista's choice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Try the BREKKIE BURRITO. They only serve these on weekends, but it's probably one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had! The matcha latte that I got was also perfectly sweetened and mixed well with oat milk. The vibes in this place gave warehouse, but also like in the best way possible. It makes sense though because cafes nowadays, especially in LA, seem to be heading towards that aesthetic. Overall, I would recommend! I also love how the baristas were calling out names, walking around with your food, and delivering your food with a smile. It felt like a restaurant, but in a cafe setting. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

I love coming here to study when i'm hungry. Their food here taste pretty good and drinks are great as well. A lot of tables for you to sit at. The only thing is, is that parking kinda sucks, other than that, everything is great! read more