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I've driven by this location and I had no idea it was an Arcade! It looks unsuspecting on the outside, with the gray and the aideo town sign. Parking can be a bit tricky. Theres a couple spots in the front and to the side is a small parking lot. There is also street parking. There's two benches outside and inside, it's bright with the white walls and wood. It's a contemporary space, light, airy, and to the side, is the roaster. Up front, the counter and various menus. There's a seasonal, food, and regular menu. There were several people inside but plenty of space to sit. I ordered a small banana bread matcha. The barista was making my drink as I was paying. He was polite. It was $8 with some change. My drink tasted exactly like banana! It was good. There a cool vibe to this place. I would definitely come back and try a food item too.
Holy roasters this place is good! Parking is rough but good amount of seating inside. The location is hidden in the industrial area behind North high and near UCR off university and Iowa. The banana bread matcha was really good. But the avocado toast was the highlight for me. Drink service was fast but the wait for food will be 20+ min just keep that in mind! Staff were friendly. I had been searching for this location and stumbled up on it. Highly recommend.
The strawberry cardamom is my favorite sweet from here :) I love the matcha, it's very flavored without losing the matcha flavor, people are very nice when you walk in, I like coming here and enjoying my matcha in the sofa, is so comfortable, I've tried the salmon bagel is very good. The music is chill and not so loud making a great ambiance.Thank you Arcade Coffee Roasters. I am Obsessed with the tiny Jesus they have
Arcade Coffee Roasters is a place for coffee enthusiasts and non-coffee enthusiasts alike--they have options for all ages and tastes. This is a very unique shop. I must say I was hesitant to go here for a few reasons (none of them great, to be honest). First, the name--I didn't get the connection between "arcade" and "coffee" (then again what does that matter). Second, the location: it's in an odd building that doesn't scream typical coffee shop, with restricted and unusual parking. After overcoming these nonsensical, self-created mental barriers, we walked inside and saw that this is a sophisticated operation with wonderful products, employees, and a truly unique experience. When we entered, we saw a very nice menu with pictures showcasing the drinks and highlighting what makes each one special. The barista was super casual and friendly. She asked over the counter if we had any questions and told us to let her know when we were ready. Her welcoming approach was perfect for first-time visitors. We ordered the Mango Sticky Rice matcha and the Cherry Glaze matcha. Both were delicious, and it was clear that quality is a major focus here. The matchas weren't overloaded with syrup like some places; instead, they tasted naturally infused--subtle, balanced, and perfect. For snacks, we tried the salmon bagel and the blueberry scone. Both were excellent. The bagel was fresh and packed with flavor, again showcasing quality ingredients. The scone was one of the best I've had from a coffee shop--it tasted like it came straight from a bakery. The blueberries were large and bursting with flavor, and the texture was ideal: not too hard, not too soft. It was just right. (They should name it "Goldilocks"!) In addition to coffee, matcha, and chai tea, they also offer craft sodas and other choices for any mood. We decided to enjoy our drinks and snacks inside. As we sat, we noticed they have their own bean-roasting machine (totally unique!). I've never seen one in person, but for coffee lovers who enjoy fresh roasts, this means they bring in green coffee beans, roast them on-site, and produce the freshest, highest-quality product possible. (You could say "they have the beans" -- a little Curb Your Enthusiasm reference for fans of the show.) Aside from having "the beans," they also had a projector showing the World Cup. There are plenty of seating options: tables with chairs, standing desks, sofas, and benches. We will definitely be returning to this little slice of heaven on Earth.
This might be the best latte I've ever had in the IE. I really enjoyed the low-key ambiance this coffee shop offers. I came here and we ordered 3 large draft lattes to-go on a weekday afternoon. The cashier was great and let us know they come with oat milk automatically included with the price. The coffees came out extremely fast. I absolutely loved my latte. I wish I lived closer because I would definitely be a regular here. My only gripe is the limited parking but it's definitely worth the walk.
stopped by this cutesy, casual cafe for a brunch with friends and it's located in a plaza that's predominantly next to corporate buildings and the only available parking seemed like it was either street meter parking or the parking structure. seats and tables are very limited here and may be hard to find availability as people do study and work inside here. as for the food and drinks, i ordered their raspberry matcha with oat milk which really tasted like the fruit loop cereal. i do wish it was a little bit creamier but the flavor was yummy, not so much matcha flavor though. i also tried the huevos rancheros and i'd give it a 7/10. portion was good for its price, but flavors were pretty one note; slightly spiced eggs and beans.
drink: When I am on the road I am always looking for coffee roasters. This just makes there vanilla latte with oat milk to perfection. service: order at the counter and they will call your name when its ready. I dont bother looking anything else because I had to hit the road quick. ambiance: this place is clean, nice spot to study, catch up or hang outside and relax. no need to explain much, this review is just for me. I just found this is a chain! Sweet, ill be looking for more places along my exploration of cali.
Delicious coffee, great vibes even got to try the brewed coffee sampler, sweet great vibe service was amazing aesthetic is chill rustic.
My first time at Arcade was great! I stopped by for coffee after many recommendations and was surprised with the breakfast selection. The food was delish and I love that they serve their coffee in glass when you're dining in! Such a cute place, love the decor and the overall vibe. Service was great. Everyone was so polite and made great recommendations! I'll be back for sure!
I had the steak sandwich and it was pretty good. The bread was nice and fresh, the meat was cooked perfectly, and the sauce brought everything together very well. Our party got 3 different food items and everyone enjoyed their food, so that tells a lot. The pastry also looked pretty good. The wait time though was pretty horrible - I think I waited around 30-40 minutes for my sandwich! I just hope that is not their normal flow.
As cool as the band Arcade Fire and the eye pleasing Indie vibes to go with it. This shop definitely rocks when it comes to the coffee and they have dine in service to go with it. I ordered an espresso shot to start with so I could taste what I was getting myself into. After having it, I was ready to go! My second drink was their Gibraltar which was a Cortado and I already knew it was going to be good. My last drink was a basic Honey Cinnamon Latte which was well balanced. All the drinks delivered what I wanted and I was definitely satisfied. The space is really big with plenty of seating and it has the look that says we're here to preserve coffee culture. Now it may not be cute but if you want good coffee then here you go! I was also vibing to the playlist that consisted of head bobbing deep house. Overall it was a positive experience and the baristas are super chill. That's my take, Peace.
I got espresso. I tried the single origin and the house blend. The single origins had good crema, medium body, with notes of chocolate and fruit/citrus. It wasn't bitter or burnt. Solid execution 4/5. Probably more flavor clarity would have made it perfect. The house blend was also good. Not bitter or burnt, good crema and slightly more creamy texture than the single origin. I tasted more acidity in this shot but it wasn't overpowering 3.5/5. A solid choice if you like espresso.
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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
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Jenny Q.
Thanks so much for the review, we love to hear one of our shops is a…
1 year ago
6 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
4 years ago
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
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
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Kate J.
Wow, thank you so much for this review! We are so glad you enjoyed…
1 year ago
1 year ago
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
Excellent cappuccino. Flavor was perfect and they make it look so effortless. They roast the coffee on location, so you can the the coffee beans at work. The ambience is nice and clean. I had to take a work call from here and the WiFi and space was just perfect and not too loud at all. Fabulous vibe! The additional parking situation is little awkward with the lot being in a fenced off location. Coffee is worth the trek. read more
3 years ago
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
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Jenny Q.
Hey Cat! We appreciate the review and are so glad you had a good…
2 years ago
3 years ago
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Jenny Q.
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4 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
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Kate J.
Hey, thanks for the review Shayla! Love to hear you shout out all our…
3 years ago
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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Jenny Q.
Thank you so much for the visit, especially with that long commute!!…
I went to this place for breakfast with a friend and it's seemed like a cute small cafe if you want to hangout by yourself or with friends. It was also very busy in morning around 8:30 am. I got matcha latte and avocado toast. The matcha latte was really good and the barista makes it in front of you too. For the avocado toast, I thought the toast was a bit burnt on the sides or over toasted. I liked the texture of edible flowers on the top, but I felt the pricing for avocado toast was a bit on the higher side. This could be a good date brunch place but I'm not sure if I'd want to go to this a place for feeding my hunger. read more
5 years ago
experience: fun up and going baristas, good humor, really nice and well dressed indie hipster crowd,, giving so cal version of sf's coffee movement. had a really good selection of in house baked pastries, freshly cooked breakfast foods, and unique housemade syrups, ranging from zucchini almond muffins, spring onion scones, vegan crunchwraps, berry oats, and honey cinnamon syrup. LOVED the interior space full of couches and tables and cement flooring. so homey. and great merch. also dining ware was splattered ceramics. love the minimalist, urban feel. good weather and good art. great service who didnt question our requests. super helpful and awesome all around! 10/10 food & drink: iced charred orange latte: intriguing notes, but barista went heavy on the oat so i couldnt tast much of the smoky zest i was expecting (additional note, this drink includes sweetened condensed milk and i now realize this exudes more of a sweeter tart taste than that of a smokier charred one) hot honey cardamom latte: a little spicier on the cardamom, but the drink captured this sweet flavor description really well. shouts out to the barista who did a heart for the latte art and connected it to the song she just put me on called live well by palace. she not only made the drink but she served it excitingly. bonus points for their printed hot cups!! was stoked for this. super grain bowl: chickpeas, persian cucumber, fresh herbs haas avocado, and slivered almonds. GASS. really citrusy, zesty, and powerful notes accomodated by possible lemony? quinoa texture hits and the pickled onions add a really good touch of brine. full of life. espresso roasted tri tip breakfast burrito with hashbrown and scrambled eggs: soft eggs, and hashbrown served toasted packed with savoury flavor. didnt taste the espresso smokiness of the steak but it was good nonetheless OVERALL: 9.8/10 read more
4 years ago
I got a butterscotch iced latte and these grits. $8 for the grits. They were honestly really good, a little soft, but I can tell a lot of love was put into the dish. I'm from Georgia so I'm used to a bit more bite to my grits, but they were so creamy and good. I'd order it again. I wish I had brought my phone in to take pictures of the inside. They were roasting coffee beans on site and the vibe is very spacious, yet minimal. I would have liked my coffee a bit stronger, though. read more
Lines are out the door but it's worth the wait. The baristas are fast and efficient when it comes to making drinks. They make every cup with amazing latte art and take their time which is nice. I love their set up. You can pick from a variety of syrups and they can make a latte for you. I had gotten the honey cinammon latte and it tasted delicious! Wasn't too sweet or overpowering, just perfect. Their jalapeño cheddar scone is really good too, it's just big enough to feed four people so i would get one if you're super hungry. 10/10 and will come back! read more
4 years ago
This is my favorite coffee place in Riverside. If I am taking my friends for coffee, this is the place I will go. They have good coffee and good vibes. The reason it doesn't get full 5 stars is because of the price. They are expensive. You can get the same good espresso at Daily Brew Coffee House for cheaper. But their vibes are just not as good as Arcade. (Note: both places have the best espresso in Riverside.) Arcade opens a new location in Downtown Riverside. I was very excited when I found out but after checking the pictures on yelp I think I will still visit this location on the East Side instead. The East Side location has a more hipster, raw, unpretentiously pretentious feel which is the reason this place is my favorite spot in the first place. read more
3 years ago
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Shane L.
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4 years ago
Pros: Very open floor plan, clean and comfortable inside with lots of seating and tables. Friendly staff. Cons: Coffee is mediocre. We had their cold brew and a latte. Cold brew was smooth but not much coffee flavor. Could barely taste the shot of espresso in my latte. Pricey at $13 for two coffees. read more
7 years ago
Feeling like everybody's running a roastery lately, but hey good for me. I'm a coffee-for-health kind of girl (so yea-i love the stuff). Arcade's my new MUST-GO to getting caffeinated in Riverside. It's located near North High School (in the former Video Town building), parking was eh, but coffee was (to my surprise) GREAT! -Coffee was toasty sweet, rich-toned + velvety smooth -The room smells like oven-roasted coffee beans -Arcade's playlist is my fav (for a coffee hang spot) -Staff was friendly and professional There's indoor and street seating and they even have a "Tasting Room" three days a week :-) This was my first time here, but it won't be the last. read more
2 years ago
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Jenny Q.
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2 years ago
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
3 years ago
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2 years ago
First time trying this place out. Very nice and spacious inside with plenty of spots to sit. I was greeted when I walked in. I asked the girl if they made Americanos? She's said yes. My parents could not even finish their drinks they said it was awful. I ordered a vanilla/lavender latte which was okay. Matcha was okay too. Even though the drinks weren't our fav, the food was amazing. I got the smoked salmon bagel and hubby got the brekky burrito. 10/10. The gentleman who made the food was super friendly when handing it to me,Would definitely come back for the food especially. read more
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4 years ago
Honey lavender iced latte with oat milk Also had the avocado toast which was mouth watering. read more
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5 years ago
Had to stop off after leaving Too Dawgs. These are the best small businesses on this side of Riverside. While I was waiting for a ride, I went hungry always good to go hungry so everything really looks good. Was deciding between the Cheesy Grits and The Sammy.... I chose the grits and wasn't disappointed. It has such good flavors and texture and mixture of the cheesy grits, crispy bacon bits, and the oily seasoning. This cup is filled with greatness.. Everyone is so personable there and welcoming. Thank you for a great morning. read more
6 years ago
This place used to be my go to coffee shop here in riverside but, since Covid started this placed has slowly slipped down to a coffee shop I hardly ever visit. Their coffee is good I'm not going to take away from that. My problem however is with the parking situation. Since outdoor seating became a thing they have turned their parking lot into an out door tasting room therefore eliminating their only handicap parking space. As a handicapped person it's extremely difficult for me to walk from the end of the street all the way to their coffee shop. the parking situation is a pain only parallel parking in the cul de sac. So sad I've had to stop coming to my favorite shop over something so stupid. read more
2 years ago
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3672 Chicago Ave
Ste A
Riverside, CA 92507
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Are people allowed to study there?
Yes, whenever I'm there I see people studying all the time. It's a great place for that because they have a lot of seating, and everyone who works there is super nice!
Does the staff follow COVID precautions and procedures? I heard some of the staff members are not wearing face masks, which is very concerning and disappointing especially during this difficult time.
You heard right. Staff are not wearing masks. 2 people behind registers did, but everyone in the food prep/ cook area did not. It's seems as if most visitors are aware this is a no mask kind of business.
Is almond milk available?
There are a few milk alternatives, almond is one of them!
Hows the parking situation here? Is there a private lot? Street parking?
Mostly street parking. There's maybe 3-4 spots on the private lot.
Do they serve breakfast?
Yes, they have daily pastries and weekend brunch. Also pizza on thurs and fri.
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