Tasty latte. A bit sweet and pricey but good. Great hang out spot with many options to sit in. The fact that it's on Public Square makes me want to go again and support them . read more

I started coming here about a month ago and I always get my latte, smoke my cigarette outside, and then go inside to read I've done this every time I've gone and always smoked my cigarette in the same place every time but for some reason last time I went it was a problem and some guy came out and told me "hey man I love the vibe with the cigarette but...." and then told me to go smoke it somewhere else which isn't a big deal only there's not a no smoking sign and I've done this literally every time I've gone there and it was never an issue before no one was even around me They do have good coffee and the workers are very nice otherwise And to all you cigarette smokers reading this, you know we smoke them for the vibes right? Yea apparently this place doesn't like those vibes read more

Really good coffee and food. Service is awesome. Everybody is always super friendly and helpful

Second time coming here was just as good as the first. We got a couple of the draft lattes with the sweetness toned down and they were perfect. Definitely worth the drive from OC if you're looking for good coffee. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Draft lattes and hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Coffee is a part of my daily life!! I was hesitant to try a new brand but I am happy to report that Arcade Coffee did NOT disappoint!! I was gifted a bag and from the start, very impressed with the packaging to keep my coffee fresh!! Since they roast in house, you can definitely taste the freshness. They mark each bag with the roasting date. I was intrigued with notes - Maraschino Cherry?? As my coffee was grinding and brewing there it was - the aroma of Maraschino Cherries!! As I was enjoying my daily cup of joe, the hint of maraschino cherries followed a smooth rich roast!! They have a coffee subscription - check it out!! Next time I am in Riverside will definitely stop by for some food - looks delicious!! read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - 12 ounces of their yummy coffee beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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The best grits ever... Good coffee too Friendly staff and nice look. Parking sucks lol read more

This place is my go-to spot for studying and grabbing coffee with friends. There is enough street parking which is a plus. Their draft lattes are perfect for those who like sweet lattes while their oat milk lattes are a bit more subtle and well balanced in terms of taste. With oat milk, lattes come out to be around ~$7 which is a bit on the steeper end for the IE. I also recommend their breakfast burritos which is extremely flavorful. I docked off a star as the staff doesn't wear masks which I think wearing one would be sanitary. Overall, great spot to grab coffee. read more

Visited this place with friends. We were looking for a place where we could all work remotely together and this place was so awesome! I love the layout. Tall tables if you want to stand, small tables with stools or chairs, bar top style seating if your solo and even sofas. Free wifi. Amazing playlist! They baristas are so friendly and attentive. I find myself paralyzed but too many options and they didn't rush me but helped me select a super yummy seasonal pic. A blueberry cardamom latte. Sooo yummy. Was expecting to taste a little more blueberry but it was still really good! They also allowed me to sample their drafted cold brew drink with oat milk and it was crazy good. They only reason I didn't get it was because it was made with oat milk and it doesn't always agree with me. The three of us shared a strawberry chocolate scone which was one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten. We also ordered the breakfast sausages and grits and the grain bowl! Both dishes were out of this world. You can add eggs to anything so we did a poached egg on our grain bowl and it was so good. Pickled red onion and avocado on top. This dish was really fresh and filling. They also have breakfast sammies, burritos and I think even a waffle or French toast. There are gluten free options too. I love places like this. They have 2 other locations I am looking forward to trying! read more

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

One of the gems of Riverside! I heard about this coffee shop from more than a few friends, and I knew I had to check it out. I am happy to report that Arcade Coffee did not disappoint! The first thing that struck me when I walked in was the openness of this space. There are a variety of seating options (communal tables, private tables, standing bar, benches, and even some outdoor seating), which I love! There was even enough room for a kids' storytime session (in Spanish, no less). I love that Arcade hosts community activities like this. There are also a good amount of outlets along the walls for the studious cafe-goer. Arcade is also open in the sense that it is very transparent about its coffee-making process. I love that they roast their own beans, and the roaster is sitting out in the main area for all to see. The baristas are also happy to answer any questions you may have, and even let you sample certain drinks like the on-tap draft latte. Now on to the coffee itself. I got a regular latte with oat milk, and it did not disappoint. The espresso came through bright and clear, while the oat milk provided the warmth and roundness to the drink that I've come to love. I did also try the draft latte, which was a little sweet for me but would be perfect on a hotter day. I definitely want to come back and try their pourovers and brunch items! All in all, I think I've found my new favorite coffee shop in Riverside! There's free street parking everywhere so it's easy to spend a few hours here without worrying about meters or time limits. My only complaint is that the shop closes so early, but I think they are expanding the hours. Looking forward to my next visit already! read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Oat milk latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

please bring back the French omelette that is the reason why I loved this place. Carrot cake French toast needs to come back as well. Please stop taking off all of the best items. read more

Been wanting to check out this place because of all the reviews, and finally decided to come by. Thankfully I ordered online because this store doesn't enforce masks and lets customers freely come in and out with no masks. Also there was no sign to pick up online orders inside so I was waiting in line behind a bunch of mask-less folks. Disappointing. We are in a pandemic guys. Coffee was good though. read more

The food is very fresh and very well cooked. This place is very clean with excellent air flow.. the young lady that took my order was very sweet and helpful, not to mention she made a fantastic coffee I was very happy read more

Love the coffee and ambience here. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this cute coffee shop!!

I enjoyed my coffee and the service was good, however the food was below subpar. I ordered an avocado bagel and I did not like it at all. You'd think a bagel with avocado would be easy to make but they tried to over do it by adding their own twist. The bagel and avocado spread itself would've sufficed, but they went and put a scoop of this oily, greasy mess of a chili paste. The chili paste throws the whole thing off. The flakes of chili and taste over power the rest of the bagel ingredients and not in a good way. Disappointed read more

Good coffee and good vibes. Lots of open tables to get some work done or just talk with friends. Friendly staff that seem to really enjoy what they're doing. Needless to say, the bathroom is immaculate. The amazing hand towels and toilet paper deserve some credit. read more

I've been a loyal fan of Arcade since they were roasting beans out of an office warehouse in Riverside. I make it a point to drive 20 minutes out of my way for a cup of their coffee, because it IS excellent coffee. Today Arcade lost my business. Not only do they not enforce masks in-store (even though their yelp says they do), when I asked the cashier why they didn't she said it's because they "trust" their customers. Riverside County is amongst the top 3 highest Covid Cases right now. This requires us to keep each other safe by wearing masks, it isn't about trust it's about SCIENCE and safety. I thought maybe third wave coffee shops would all be the same in that they are more woke and want to help contribute to keeping their customer safe, not Arcade. read more

I love visiting this spot when in the area because their coffee is just so dang good. I would typically consider Arcade a solid 5/5 on ambiance, taste, and service but this past weekend I visited for the first time in months and while the ambiance and taste were the usual 5, the service was just awful. The barista working was so cold, to the point of nearly making it awkward to ask her for what I wanted. After putting in my order (that she corrected me on- cardamom vs cinnamon) she didn't acknowledge she heard anything, leaving me wondering if it was time for me to pay or if I was all set to step away. She legitimately seemed bothered. I was so surprised because the people here are usually so kind! read more

Still 5/5! I love the vibe / environment of this place and although they've hired more baristas, it still feels the same and the customer service is great. Every time I come, I see more tables being added and it's really nice to see how far they've grown. The coffee is great and they roast their own beans! Also, now they've added food and the weekend brunch is gnarly. They have many vegan options and have oat milk for those that cant drink dairy milk. It's great. read more

The coffee was very good. I had a cinnamon latte. I liked the industrial vibe of the coffee shop. The service was excellent. There was only one person working and she was very personal. read more

Two stars for excellent coffee, and one star for the worker who wore her mask while making the coffee. But that's it. Neither the workers in back nor the owner wore masks. Owner happened to be standing near the counter and he said with a smile that masks are optional. Every day, I'm patronizing small businesses and will continue to support wherever I can. But not here -- literally the ONLY business that I've seen that doesn't seem to care about customer or employee safety. read more

Got i believe it was a peruvian blend cold brew, it was pretty good but not the best I've had. Would have loved to try the breakfast burrito but sadly its only available on the weekend. The interior was very modern and spacy but the exterior was very basic and i kinda didn't realize where it was without Google telling me. read more

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

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The hot oats, fam. The HOT. OATS. Call me an 80-year-old grandma, but I find this oatmeal so exciting that I'm going in for it almost every week!! Coffee is good too, I guess. read more

The best tasting products, the greatest and friendliest baristas, the most relaxing and laid back atmosphere in the IE! You want great coffee, perfectly roasted, bringing out the bean's best flavors? ARCADE is a must try! read more

I want to start this out by saying that you will not find a better cup of coffee in Riverside than Arcade. I've been a loyalist since I moved to the area and have made it a habit to come here almost daily. With that being said, I recently came back to the area after a few months out of state and was shocked to walk in and see that none of the employees were wearing masks from customer-facing barista to the cooks in the back. The coffee is good but not worth catching COVID over. As an asthmatic, loyal customer I am deeply disappointed with the current state of things here and hope they are rectified, especially as cases in the city and county continue to rise. read more

The cutest little pop-up you ever did see! I love the atmosphere and the friendliness of the baristas/roasters. I've been coming pretty regularly on Fridays since they've changed their hours in the past month or so and quality is always so so consistent. I love how there isn't really a "set" menu and how Shane (my normal barista) is up to experiment and have you try something new if you're down! I love a good honey vanilla latte or iced espresso concoction! I recently purchased a bag of Nariño beans and gifted them to a friend! She loved the notes of green tea and rose! They are donation-based when it comes down to drinks but they whole bean coffees start at $15! Not bad at all! I highly recommend coming to try their drip coffee or to purchase a bag of beans to try! #DrinkLocal indeed. read more

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Arcade is the best! Always the best nicest service especially at the original location. Coffee is fantastic and love all the options they have of beans you can buy by the bag. read more

Good coffee and vibes. Great beans for home. I can trust the freshness and quality. Baristas are always polite and helpful.

Stopped by this place on the way home to San Diego and I 10/10 recommend! The coffee was amazing and was made fast. Then the breakfast burrito was probably the best burrito I have ever had! It was the perfect amount of seasoning and spice, plus you can never go wrong when there is a has brown inside! I hope you enjoy this place as much as I do! read more

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

incredibly good coffee and good selection. baked goods made in-house exceed the standard fare seen at other lesser coffee houses. read more

I absolutely love Arcade Coffee Roasters! Let me first start by mentioning that this is not your typical coffee shop. It's only open a limited number of days and hours and not the spot to just hang out and maybe study. The owner of Arcade seems to do this as more of a hobby, which is why it's limited. However, the quality of the coffee is great! He obviously loves what he does, and I am happy that he graces the city of Riverside with this amazing establishment. Needless to say, the service is phenomenal. Something to note, this place is donation-based. I am not sure if they accept credit cards, as I always have enough cash on-hand and tend to pay what I normally would at other coffee shops. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Hot cinnamon honey latte and iced ginger latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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Got two iced lavender lattes. The ambience is out of this world! The customer service is amazing and the baristas are so welcoming!

Arcade is worth the drive. The baristas are absolute professionals. I enjoy watching them create my drink right in front of me! I have tried the breakfast and lunch menu items here too, which are delicious. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for quality coffee and a great experience. read more

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

Went to arcade to purchase some Christmas gifts! The staff was so helpful, kind and genuine! The place was clean, open and well can't wait to come back in the future. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Hogan approves! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Great espresso. Cool vibe. Friendly people. Will be back. The pumpkin muffin was good.

Not bad! I like the environment. And don't think that this is an arcade! It's just a great place to get some good coffee and other drinks!

Front service is excellent. The baristas are super friendly, upbeat and personable. And the food and coffee are bomb. They even went out of their way to make me a special "protein bowl" of my own making that isn't on the menu. Best coffee house in Riverside. read more

Arcade Coffee Roasters - Beans roasted on site make this place smell heavenly. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Good coffee but horrible with their mobile orders and general customer service. Their site is slow to load and I often order online in person to avoid writing back and forth due to my disability. Twice including today I have ordered and come in to see no one in line and employees aware of me but not getting my order ready. Eight minutes of waiting with no traffic another two customers come in and they order and get their orders then they finally start on mine, horrible customer service, just order in person even if you have a disability, love their coffee will just not order mobile or come in less. Where is Vigilante and Mostra when you need them in Riverside? read more

Pretty average coffee for a steep price. I ordered online and my order wasn't ready when I came to pick it up 30 minutes later. On top of that, employees in the back weren't wearing mask. In the midst of a pandemic, they don't take safety protocols seriously. Would not come back again. read more

This was the first time I tried Arcade Coffee and it was delicious! They are at the intersection of Main and University through Festival of Lights! I tried the vanilla pine latte with oat milk and it was delicious! My friend tried the wintermint mocha latte with whole milk and she said it tasted sooooo good! Great coffee, friendly people, and axe throwing... what's not to love! Will definitely be returning before festival of lights is over! read more

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Bathroom was nice and had very wide paper towels. Baristas are very knowledgeable i think. Good vibe and chill people.