Amazing Matcha lattes. I recommend adding lavender syrup! Such a hidden gem in Riverside. Service is amazing. Vibes are calm and relaxing.

Ugh, my FAV COFFEE SHOP IN THE IE!! My boyfriend and I come here weekly and the drinks are always sooo good. Every single crew member is so kind and welcoming. It is an amazing study or hangout spot. Parking is limited and primarily on the street, but worth it all. They have multiple locations but this is the OG, best one! Highly recommend the draft latte or any seasonal drink. Confetti and holiday drinks are my fav. Brunch foods are delish, I wish they brought back the PB and J overnight oats. Must try!! read more

A lot of my friends really love Arcade. I have gone several times now and I just don't think it's for me! I love any coffee shop that makes their own syrups, but I think it may be their espresso I am not a fan of. The last two times I have went recently, both drinks I got were on the sour side. I am not too sure if they weren't dialed in or if that's just the taste. I got the Fall drink off their seasonal menu this last Wednesday & unfortunately I couldn't drink it. The vibe inside is fine but I don't think I will return again. Glad others like it! read more

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

I haven't been to arcade in forever, but I'm glad I've been coming more frequently! Food and coffee is beyond great here. I got the breakfast burrito and my sister and I shared the waffle. Freaking delicious fam, along with the draft latte they have. Service on all locations is beyond amazing. I wish I got this service more often in LA. Baristas are beyond friendly and are very engaging with you. I will forever tip 25% here fam, don't be cheap support your local baristas. The ambiance is amazing, I'm an early bird, I got here around 8:30am and it was nice and quiet. Parking: Street parking everywhere can't be hard to park here. Overall, beyond 5 stars here! read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Breakfast Burrito, Waffle and Draft Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

My favorite spot! The cardamom agave latte with oat milk is the best! Today I went for food for the first time, I got the veggie sandwich, it was amazing. Great atmosphere, great employees, great food and beverage. read more

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

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I absolutely love Arcade. There are a lot of tables for people to come by and take a quick lunch break from school or work and have amazing pastries and matcha lattes. I like to get my matcha lattes with oatmilk (they use Minor Figures Oatmilk) and the baristas always mix up the powder so well! Their best items are their jalapeno cheddar scones. It is a nice compliment to your lunch (if you bring one) or any breakfast item that you get! The vegan crunchwrap was extremely filling and very flavorful. The trip tip burrito was pretty good as well, but not as flavorful as the crunchwrap. read more

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

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Arcade is undoubtedly my favorite coffee shop in the IE. I have driven an hour + in the past for it and will unashamedly drive again for it. In fact, any time I pass by it's a must stop. My friend bought me a bag of their beans for a gift one year and they were the best! I had the holiday spiced cold brew and the draft oat milk latte which were both AMAZING! The draft latte is seriously unreal and creamy and delicious! My spiced cold brew was sweetened to perfection (I'm not a big sweet drink person) and tasted like a cup of Christmas. I need to visit the new bake house location asap :) read more

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

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Always my No. 1 coffee shop to recommend to anyone looking for great coffee, welcoming staff, and awesome place to meetup with friends, dates, or even read a book! read more

So I'm trying to find the best breakfast burrito and best coffee in Riverside. First place was Arcade Coffee. I got a draft latte which was actually really good, 8/10 and I got there Brekky burrito, which was eggs, espresso rubbed tri tip and cheese. Mmm I really wanted to like it but the tri tip was un flavorful for me and a bit too tough. I think some skirt cut steak would be amazing in it instead. The eggs were really soft and the sauce they used in it was really good too. But for 11.50 that protein better be good lol the service is really great, they're really nice and acknowledge you as you come in and as you leave. Super clean inside and the music they play is very relaxing and just mellow. I paid 23 for my draft latte and burrito which I think i think is a bit steep but it's a small business so I understand. I might come back for their coffee and maybe try one of their pastries. read more

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Limited food options, overpriced with average taste. A good spot for coffee, just not with a meal.

On both mornings we went, the baristas were fabulous! Friendly and clearly wanted to please. The mocha latte was perfect. Not too sweet and not too bitter! I just wish they had bigger sizes. read more

Great coffee, freshly roasted on site. Ambiance is quite basic and modern, had a comfortable atmosphere.

Ordered matcha and got a coffee could've been a bad day but it didn't sit well with me I still say try it if ya want!

Lina was the bomb . Com slanging up delish coffee and the vegan cookie Forget about it ! Outa this world soft chewy delight , I've kinda turned in to a coffee junkie , so I'm trying to paste my self and not down this tasty ice coffee . Thanks again Lina ! Will definitely be back to this dope spot. Ps. There gonna be offering beer and wine soon definitely a kick it spot . For locals ! #Riversideup read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Let's go! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Overall coffee is okay, but the "mango sticky rice" syrup doesn't taste anything like mango's rice or stickiness, Just milky coffee

Recently tried this coffee shop two weeks in a row. The first time the barista was super nice and they start making your drink as you start ordering and charge you once they finish your drink. I had the orange honey blossom and it was pretty tasty, you can actually taste the coffee. The second time the barista felt like he was rushing us a bit and not so friendly. I had the orange blossom honey again and my friend had the sticky rice mango flavor. I tried it and didn't really taste the flavor, maybe it didn't mix well with coffee, just my opinion. I believe I overheard the barista said they used 'Ethiopia' coffee to make their lattes. They have people studying and there's plenty of room inside to sit and some benches outside. I think I would go back as their coffee is really good. I would probably go check out their other locations. read more

This place use to be cash only back in the day. Now they're cashless!! felt like I was in the Soviet Union when they refused to serve me coffee cause I only brought cash. Not going here anymore read more

Came to Arcade on Thanksgiving, was one of the few coffee shops open. I was impressed by their layout inside. Looked very nice and chill to sit down and catch up or even pop open your laptop. Now their menu had a variety of syrups for their lattes. I got an Iced Butterscotch Latte / Breve, and also ordered an Iced Dirty Chai. I felt that both drinks were ok, I don't think the price was honestly justified. As a party we order about 5 drinks (16 oz) and it came out to $41. Give or take about $8 each. I couldn't taste much of their espresso in my latte, tasted mostly like syrup and milk. I now know that I am a fan of Spiced Vanilla Chai. Their Chai does taste like Chai, but not the kind of spice/sweet that I was looking for. Arcade was a miss for me unfortunately. read more

I mean this place is just decent, but the breakfast burrito is pretty good. The reviews about no masks are right. Not all employees wear masks. I came in to find a coffee shop to study and enjoy some drinks. I ordered the matcha latte, um pass please. It was just milk with a bit of matcha and cane sugar. We also ordered the breakfast burrito which i will say was very good. Overall this is a good place to study. Over the weekend it gets really busy. However there are plenty of seating inside and some outside as well. There are also a lot of outlets available and wifi. read more

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

Amazing coffee shop in the Riverside area! I love looking for new cafés and finding the best coffee shop for studying and hanging out. I think I found THE one! When my friend told me about this place, I had to check it out. They have pretty short hours but it encourages you to come in early and get work done! They close at 2PM which is pretty early but I love coming in early anyways for some coffee and their amazing pastries. The inside of the café is so aesthetically pleasing. There are so much seating that range from sofas, benches and several community tables. I love sitting on the main community table to the left of the shop because it has a foot rest. There are also a lot of plugs and USB cables along the walls and on the tables for you to charge your computer and phone. It's perfect for studying and getting your work done! It can get pretty packed and noisy when there's a rush so bring in earphones if you can't work in loud environments. The servers and workers are so nice and very welcoming. I notice that they recognize a lot of their regulars. They are always so friendly and they even let my friend borrow a MacBook charger because he ran out of battery! I was surprised that this place had a "no tipping policy" to ensure that there was no awkwardness with the server and the customer. They simply encourage you to keep coming in for their coffee! Amazing! To top it all off, their drinks and pastries are so good. My friend, a coffee enthusiast, is obsessed with their Ameri-cola which is a shot of americano and Coca-cola. Try something new if you'd like! read more

I love the Arcade tasting room! They have a great selection of food and drinks just like the other Arcade locations. I enjoy the kombucha! and my friends got a few of the breakfast items. They were so good. The employees were super nice and one of them assisted a customer with sign language. Parking is limited and you might have to park down the street from the location. It's on a busy street. But we enjoyed the outdoor seating!! read more

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Everything brewed, baked and crafted by Arcade is done with passion and care. Great place to enjoy a specialty coffee or brunch. Service is always attentive and knowledgeable. read more

Been here a few times for brunch and the food is good. It's a bit more expensive to other options in the area, but they do serve some dishes that other places don't have on their menu. Service was great. The waitstaff is very attentive. We've ordered the cornbread crab benedict, steak and eggs, and the shrimp and grits. Their steak and eggs were really good too. The cornbread crab benedict is OK. It looks like they ground the crab, so you really can't see it (or taste) much of it. My favorite dish is their shrimp and grits. Probably one of the best I've ever had. I would recommend this dish to everyone. The only con is their coffee. If you're looking for strong drip coffee, this is not the place. At least to me, it tasted like watered down tea. read more

VIBES: 4/5 COFFEE: 5/5 SERVICE: 5/5 VALUE: 5/5 Visiting the area - time trying this spot + loved it! I love trying coffee spots that roast their own beans + the barista was really knowledgeable, helpful + friendly and helped me pick out a bag of beans to buy - and they were only $15! I also got a cappuccino + loved it - it was quite perfectly executed from the milk temperature to the espresso shot. This was a big warehouse-type of spot with plenty of tables + an open feel, though seemed quite busy. Parking wasn't great, they only seem to have a few designated spots - street parking otherwise. I would definitely go back next time I'm in the area, they had great-looking pastries + different house-made syrups I'd love to try. read more

I'm still bemoaning the demise of our favorite local coffee shops formerly known as Augie's. They closed suddenly, apparently a borderline illegal move by the owners during Covid-19, for employees attempting to unionize. With this sudden vacuum downtown it made us look again for something comparable, with high quality coffee, and privately owned. With Lift greatly retracted and slightly off the beaten path we decided to give Arcade a try. Little nibbles I suppose you could say- our first attempt failed since they close earlier than anticipated. The second yielded good results with the almost industry standard medium roasted coffee, but I forget which varietals. A side note here, they roast on premises and the equipment is in plain sight as are the big bags of raw beans. Recently, however, we began to go more frequently, and on one such trip we commented that the vibe wasn't quite to our liking, just the atmosphere, nothing wrong with any of the employees. Maybe it was the music selection that day? It's only after having lattes a few times, hot tea, more coffee, and finally trying the Brunch Menu offered on weekends, that I feel Arcade warrants a VERY SOLID 4-stars. Some inconsistent flavors have popped up (vanilla ginger especially) but I thoroughly enjoy the seasonal Bourbon-Vanilla with its carmelized sugar cap and roasted marshmallow. Very impressive! My cat even took a liking to the crust on the edge of the cup. We concluded that the Beef Brisket Breakfast Burrito (they should call it B4, raised fourth power), I think it's one of the best I've had in Riverside. Full flavors, stuffed with goodness, and especially appreciated, not greasy. The added dimension of Tapatio hotsauce was the crowning touch. I'm looking forward to next weekend already and maybe try the Grits too! read more

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This is my go-to coffee spot when I come back to visit California. I look forward to the updated seasonal menu and try to get every latte before I head home. Service is typically fast and have only had one issue. Great vibe and great place to bring a date. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Last one for the year - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

First and foremost let me say, I am this little coffee shops fan. Been rolling with them since the beginning when they opened the first location on Chicago. That being said...my go to Breakfast burrito that I crave and love; has drastically changed both in flavor, size and value for the money. I realize small businesses may charge a bit more, I honestly do not mind paying for good food. The breakfast burrito used to have chopped/shredded tender brisket, heavenly cheese mixture (made in house I believe). The burrito toasted, was a wonderful mix of cheesiness and protein. Todays burrito: thick, hard brisket, a smudge of the cheese and absolutely zero flavor! The size of the burrito compares to those in the past was small. I spent $20.00 on coffee and a burrito with no flavor. read more

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

Today, I visited for the first time with my cousin NK. I must say Mattea and Cameron were extremely helpful and polite. The vibe and aesthetics of the building was very pleasant and welcoming. I would definitely be back to try other items on the menu. Item: Iced vanilla latte (2.5) read more

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

This place was absolutely bomb! Phenomenal coffee and scone. Highly recommend the blueberry scone. Great people with super eager to teach personalities. Not pretentious at all. Went back every day for 4 days (not from here). read more

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

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Asked for a caramel macchiato, wasn't expecting them to make it like how Starbucks does it but if I paid for a 7$+ drink I would expect it to be strong and have at least 3 shots with it. Barista said she only gave 2 shots and was too creamy. The atmosphere was okay, instead of smelling like coffee inside it ended up smelling like some kind of pizzeria with all the food they were making. The smell ended up sticking to my clothes. If you are looking for a coffee shop that hits all the marks of what a coffee shop should be to study look elsewhere. read more

I really enjoyed my Chai and the fact that I could get grits with a poached egg for breakfast was absolutely amazing. I don't know how much of the sauce they generally put on their grits, but I got mine on the side. It was very tasty but spicy. Very spicy. I'm happy I got it on the side. I will caution people when looking for the building...the sign on the building front makes it look like you are going to a video store. There is tiny print on the actual door you enter, so you know you're going in the right place. read more

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Visiting Riverside and did a Google search for coffee places. This was the third place I found but had the most stars. The parking is a little weird and I actually pasted the place and had to circle back. I ordered a large breve latte. It's was almost 8 dollars which is more than I'm used to paying but, it was the most well rounded latte I have had in a very long time. Sometimes you get what you pay for and this was expensive but worth money! read more

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

Okay so I tried the draft latte and avocado toast today and WOW!!! 10/10, the avocado toast was worth the $$, I've had a few pricey, sub-par avocado toasts from different places but this was so DELISH. Lots of love put into it, and if not love then at least it tastes like it. read more

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

No parking, but the coffee is so good! service is always friendly and quick. i like there DTR better than the canyon crest one read more

I love coffee and this place made my caffeinated heart really happy. The barista answered all of my questions, they let us taste the fall blend and helped pick out beans. The star of the show though was this blend. Absolute amazingness! Can't wait to go to their other locations. If you love coffee and want to try a local spot this is it! read more

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

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I haven't been to Arcade in years, not since they were in a warehouse with a roll up door off third and you paid what you thought was fair for a cup of coffee. I was craving a dirty chai and in light of COVID-19, I thought I would pop in and support a small business I hadn't been to in a while. Pros: -Plenty of parking -Good customer service -Spacious inside (not sure how much is used for seating though when "stay-at-home" orders are not in place. Cons: -Pricey -Small cups -Drink was not good I completely understand that some small businesses sometimes have a higher price point for their products/services because they don't have corporate backing or overhead, but I'm starting to get frustrated with most of them charging "premium" prices for lackluster quality. I paid $5.50 for a dirty chai that was maybe 12oz and that I ended up not finishing. At that price, I don't even want to pay whatever the extra would be to get my usual oat milk or non-dairy option, and I like to be able to tip baristas (especially when good service is given) but a $6-7 price point when that is said and done is steep, in my opinion. Taste wise.... I don't know what it was, but something about this beverage just didn't sit right with me. Some chai's are sweeter, some are spicier... I would say theirs was almost earthy weirdly enough?? It could have been their espresso possibly that I wasn't agreeing with... but hard to say. When I got about half way done I ended up adding some extra milk at home just to see if it helped but I still ended up not liking it and dumping the rest. From what I remember, on my previous visit I ordered a iced coffee or a cold brew and I remember it being slightly bitter, hence why I never went back... so at this point I'm not sure I'll be going back unfortunately. read more

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This place was great! There was a line, but that's expected with a new, high quality food & coffee spot. Portions not large, quality Amazing! Cold & Hot beverages were amazing. The sourdough is a must try! Prices expected for a downtown spot in Southern California. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Avacado for the "not Avacado toast" you build your own. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Loved the atmosphere at their Tasting Room location! Lattes were delicious, perfectly hot and latte art awesome. We were wild about their bagels and lox and found out from the preparer that they make their own bagels! Seriously over the top in flavor and detail of ingredients! Thank you and so wish we had you in Denver, Colorado read more

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I had such a good experience here. Wow. I think this is the only good thing in Riverside. No offense, but come on. The draft kombucha - amazing. draft latte - great, pleasant, drink, just for fun. espresso - perfect drip coffee was amazing too. I should have got his name, but he has blonde hair. He was awesome. He gave me his recommendations and his recipe for how he makes his own coffee. I think this is one of my favorite cafes. Riverside is so lucky to have a place like this. Every time I'm back, I'll definitely visit. read more

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amazing service, very welcoming and overall great experience. not too pricey and drinks are amazing. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - matcha vanilla latte , salted carmel latte, and hot coco . - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California