Pros: Good strong coffee. Nice atmosphere. Cons: Service not always great. Extremely inconsistent with the food! Sometimes you might get burnt food and sometimes not. Also the food is really not that great and waaayy overpriced!!! In the past, theire orange French toast were delicious and fluffy! The new hibiscus ones are gross and burnt most of the time. They used to have a fabulous grilled cheese but got rid of it, not sure why. They're "basic breakfast" (eggs, potatoes, bacon) are great... BUT they don't allow you to customize the egg, can ONLY get it scrambled. As if it costs more to cook it differently??? When I've asked about this, they said I can order an egg any way "a la carte" but that's extra like $6-7 !! And they were super rude about it too. I opted for the scramble that it came with. read more

We came in and had ordered coffee and were asked if we wanted to dine in... We said we just wanted coffees but in mugs, because we wanted to sit in and enjoy our drinks... he told us the only seating available was the tall bar, so we went ahead and sat there... he also had the discussion with us that only the small drinks come in mugs so we ordered smaller drinks.... When he called out the drinks, they were in paper cups... I went up and said they were supposed to be in mugs... and he gave me a dirty look and said "sounds good" -in a very snarky manner......... We ended up getting our drinks 10 min later, and there was so rush to fix our drinks.... The guy who brought our drinks was very kind! We have been to arcade many times but never experienced such entitled behavior until today... The Hispanic male with a buzz cut and beard should really consider at least pretending to be nice.. read more

Arcade Downtown - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Unfortunately the hype did not match the experience. We were greeted warmly, I'm just not a fan of ordering at the counter without having the time to sit and review the entire menu. I read that the steak n eggs is their top choice and the young man at the register said so as well. We decided to go with that breakfast and also an order of their avocado toast.. The presentation/plating was nice, but $31.99 for what was a chewy few SLICES of meat that had so much connective tissue running through it, was way over priced. The avocado toast was better, the sourdough bread was delicious, the lemon oily base that it sat on was not. The place was busy, many patrons looked happy with what they were eating, but those individuals had scones or muffins n coffee. Anyway, we will not return, the wait staff mostly stayed behind the counter and the one young lady that did come by towards the end of our visit to ask if we'd like a refill of our coffee, was only 20 minutes too late. Oh well, plenty of other interesting eateries around Downtown Riverside to visit! read more

Arcade Downtown - Oh, the potatoes were really well seasoned and tasty! - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

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My husband and I can't get enough of our local Arcade. Bloody Mary, Mimosa, french brioche toast and pork belly sandwich. Flavors are on point. read more

Arcade Downtown - can't get enough of our local Arcade. Enjoying some delicious Drinks bloody Mary, mimosas & French Brioche toast and pork belly sandwich. - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Food and ambiance is really nice however I still haven't come around to any of the drinks they are alright could be better or just don't know what to pick I guess... But overall love the service and food is 10/10 Turkish eggs must try !! read more

Arcade Downtown - Tasajo steak - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

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Tasty food and friendly service. Weekend brunch offers a different menu than weekdays. Great coffee and fresh food. They have good flavorings and fresh takes on old standards. read more

Bar ni moto pop up at Arcade. The menu is very small but the quality in the food is there. Everything is tasty - I think the chips and salsa could be better. The chips were more like the crumbs at the bottom of the bag and the salsa could be spicier. The service is great and the staff is really nice and attentive. read more

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Nice place in downtown Riverside to grab coffee/tea, sit and work or study. Employees are laid back, patient and friendly, giving me ample time to decide what to order. They were out of green tea that day so I opted for Jasmine iced tea; and to eat I had the prosciutto + burrata tartine, which was a delicious combination of salty thin slices of prosciutto and rich creamy burrata, and toasty herbed focaccia with pesto, drizzled olive oil and tomatoes. You pick up your drinks at the front counter as your name is called, and your food is delivered to you at your table if dining in. When finished, bus your own dishes. read more

Arcade Downtown - Jasmine iced tea & prosciutto burrata tartine - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

First time here, and I had an awesome experience! Friendly staff and quick service - taking your order & bringing your food to the table. Nelly recommended the "breakfast plate", and it was delicious. What made this even more special, was how the barista - Olivia - presented my cappuccino - it was beautiful! . They all made my day! read more

Arcade Downtown - Cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

We really enjoyed our brunch at Downtown Arcade, which included lattes, a cappuccino and brunch! We particularly enjoyed the chicken sausage, yogurt and patty melt! Annie is a very special server with personality, knowledge and kindness. We enjoyed her care very much! read more

Arcade Downtown - Huevos Rancheros and Yogurt with granola! - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

We had a great breakfast here. Jasmine was our server and she was so kind, patient and gave great recommendations! I got the no Avo which had wonderful and light yogurt Sauce and oil to go with the fresh baked sour dough bread and avocado. My sister in law got the steak and eggs which was crazy flavorful as well. Butterscotch latte and honey cinnamon latte - I mean Helllllloooooo!!! So so good! Unfortunately most of pics of the food wouldn't do it justice since we devoured half of our food as soon as it came, thankfully my son is a slower eater so we got at least one pic we can add ... LOL... This is definitely my kind of spot. read more

Arcade Downtown - Butterscotch latter - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

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Service is amazing here, everyone is so nice and attentive. Kapono made some amazing recommendations and helped us out a lot. The food was delicious and came out fast read more

Arcade Downtown - Matcha with apple butter syrup and egg sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

the decor is cute and hip at this place!! they moved our seats to accommodate a bigger group - but we didn't mind so much - plus the server gave us some complimentary pastries! we felt v lucky and special the food: i got the 'not an avo toast' and my friend got a breakfast plate. the avocado toast was really tasty!! the portion was a bit small. i wish it had a little side salad or something. the presentation is great though with the crème fraîche, their signature broth (you see little bubbly liquid with the cream), avocado, and a few halves of cherry tomatoes. i finished it all without anything left on the plate. if it weren't for the complimentary pastries - i think we both would have gone hungry. breakfast plate included some soft scrambled eggs, bacon, and potatoes. i tried some potatoes and they were good. but again the portion was pretty small! love the presentation though. drinks: i got the gibraltar and it was perfectly prepared. the coffee is good at this place! pastries: vegan sprinkle - was a bit chalky and not that buttery. also kinda dry. it shows that it's vegan - sorry! the carrot muffin - also a little dry but the crispy muffin top was my favorite. the flavors are nice. cinnamon-y and not too sweet. would recommend this place but just get another dish to share bc you may be a little hungry still!! read more

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Great cafe setting, food was delicious and service was good. It was cafe setting so we weren't expecting restaurant service. read more

Arcade Downtown - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

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This place was delicious!!! I got the banh mi sandwich and omg to die for! I love my traditional banh mi but this sandwich was a great twist would definitely recommend if you're a fan of the sandwich. To drink I got the matcha lavender latte hot, super yummy. Besides all the food being delicious the service was amazing!!! Every single staff member greeted us and asked if we needed anything. It's clean and very cute spot. Try it out ! read more

Arcade Downtown - Banh mi and matcha lavender latte - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Good coffee and delicious food, what more could you want! Plus the vibes were immaculate. This is one of my favorite coffee shops to visit when I'm in town, and I'm so happy they put one in downtown! read more

Arcade Downtown - Iced honey latte & breve cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

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Great spot for breakfast !! Close to parking also . Food was delicious. Coffee of course was on point .

Wonderful experience--everything was done with care and efficiency. I felt comfortable and well taken care of from the beginning until the end. read more

I neverrrr leave reviews but I just have to say the food and service is some of the best I've ever received. My friend and I came both days of our trip. Annie served us and we were met with a smile and absolutely incredible service. I got an iced cappuccino with oat milk and cream cheese cold foam on the side, my friend the cold brew. I also tried the breakfast platter and Turkish eggs, and we split the french toast both days. Our other friend got the steak and eggs and it looked DIVINE. The eggs were fluffy, quality "hotel eggs" style - I could go on but this is a must try if you're in the area!! Thank you Annie for putting my friends and I in such a great mood both days read more

Arcade Downtown - cold brew and cappucino with cold foam - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

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Visited Arcade last night for dinner after having breakfast there a few months ago. I tried the steak tartare, rib cap and lamb chop. All of the dishes were presented beautifully. The tartare had a beautiful golden egg yolk atop the meat. While the tartare was tasty, it was heavily oversalted which took away from the overall experience. Conversely, my rib cap was significantly under seasoned and desperately needed salt. The star of the meal was easily the lamb chop over polenta. These were cooked perfectly and went down easy. Service was great, atmosphere is pleasing, and from what I remember I enjoyed the breakfast a few months back. read more

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This was my first time dining in, second time having the food. Here's a quick breakdown. The food: it's unbelievably good. I personally didn't try the coffee, but I heard it's great! I had the orange juice, and their mimosa. For food, I had the steak, eggs, and potatoes dish. It's so yummy! Great quality for sure! The price: it's unbelievable, little expensive for me Reservation necessary? No, but it gets so packed I recommend it. Service: it's a little strange so let me describe it. We had to order 100% of our food when we checked in for the reservation. This place isn't like a restaurant with waiters checking in on you. However, if you need something, they're really nice and will help you out. When we wanted to order something else, we were told we'd have to get back in line for more food. But, the workers realized it was extremely long and helped us out. They're really nice, again, it's just a little different!:) When you are sat you will be given a water jug and two glasses. Whatever else you ordered will come out shortly after. Ambiance: definitely a vibe! I saw plenty of students here studying alone and just grabbing a coffee etc. I will return. read more

Arcade Downtown - Steak, eggs, and potatoes - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

The good: we ordered the French toast and Huevos Rancheros. Both absolutely delicious. Different than any we've ever had! Fresh ground/brewed coffee was also delicious. Cute place bright and clean. And our Server and actually all the staff were so friendly and happy like they honestly loved their job! A nice change! The bad: "I'm so sorry we're out of Turkish eggs (this was my first choice) oh and I'm soooo sorry we're also out of Bacon" we rallied as both of our dishes were great. Then the check came...my husband played out $100. "Oh I'm so sorry we're also don't really have change, could you possibly use a card?" So I told our lovely Server to tell the Manager to go to the grocery store and buy bacon. and to the bank to get proper change! They have bacon in at least 50% of their dishes! We're not locals, so likely won't have opportunity to go back, though I'd really love to try the Turkish eggs! Sounded so yummy! read more

I am happily updating my review after an early Saturday afternoon visit this weekend. The host was very pleasant and helpful, our male server and a blonde woman who I believe may have been a server as well, were both very helpful and attentive. The Brown Butter Carrot Muffin was so so good! I'm officially a pastry fan of theirs and the Cornbread + Crab Benedict? Let's talk about a knock out! I would absolutely order again. It was so good and fresh and flavorful. I am looking forward to my next visit as I know many others are, considering it was an almost packed house upon our arrival read more

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great place for match and lattes! They also have pastries and other food options. Plenty of sitting space available.

Super nice and low key place to get some work done! Morning is best for some quiet time, since it does get popular here around lunch time! But the staff is great and super friendly. There is lots of room to sit down and work on a laptop with lots of outlets spread out. And lastly, the food was really good and decently priced for the fresh food you get! Would definitely recommend this place! read more

Arcade Downtown - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Great location of the three Arcade's. I like the ambiance and the food here the most. Coffee is great like usual and service is great. read more

Arcade Downtown - Steak and Eggs, no Bernaise - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Interesting set-up at Arcade Downtown for weekend breakfast. We booked a reservation for 10:30am on Sunday, and once we arrived were told to review the menu and order our meals/drinks at the hostess stand outside. Then, we were taken to our table inside and served. I am not sure why this was the procedure, when around 12pm when we left, we saw people brought to tables to order. I also thought it was interesting that hot drinks (latte) came in sturdy mugs, while cold drinks (iced latte and kombucha) were served in plastic to-go cups with lids. The food was delicious, and the prices were reasonable! read more

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This place is so cute! They have great service and made an awesome matcha latte and avocado toast! Visited on a Friday morning for breakfast around 8:30am and it got more crowded inside around 9am. Ample seating options inside and out! read more

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VIBES VIBES VIBES VIBES! The aesthetic is very welcoming, clean and minimalist. Perfect amount of space for just chilling and eating, catching up with friends, studying. The location is perfect, right in downtown (duh). Parking may be a little tough. I tried their vanilla latte and blueberry scone and both were perfect. Very fresh and fulfilling. They do have a large menu and options to select from. Workers were very kind and welcoming. I arrived with a large group (about 30) but I was the only one getting coffee 5 minutes before closing. When they looked behind me and saw the group, the workers smiled and assured us it was alright to order and to not be shy. Though I am pretty sure they were relieved it was just me. Whenever I am in town, I will visit you. XOXO. read more

Great food with a refreshing menu, delicious coffee and excellent service! I like the location as well.

The workers here are so kind! It's nice having and LA brunch style cafe in the IE and the menu tasting as good as it looks! We tried the prosciutto and burrata tartine and it definitely hit the spot! read more

Arcade Downtown - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

The food is excellent, everything is fresh and looks great my waitress was just a sweet heart she was very attentive to my wife's special requests. Nice area to walk around and discover new things about Riverside Ca read more

What more could I want from a restaurant? Great service great food, beautiful atmosphere. From the first initial contact which was calling to find out about their wait time, the hostess was so kind and personable, and even allowed us to put our name on the list before we arrived. Got a drip coffee and lemon poppy muffin. Coffee was exceptional. Had it black, and it was velvety with slight cocoa notes. Absolutely no bitterness. Muffin was good, a little more pumpkin seeds than I'm used to, but overall delicious. read more

Arcade Downtown - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

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Arcade has done it again, making pockets of Riverside absolutely delectable! I'm a bit sad that this location doesn't offer a lot of their fresh bread options so you only get their sourdough, but it is still a great place to be! The interior and spacious and offers lots of different seating types for everyone visiting. I do love their matcha lattes with oat milk and light agave, it just always hits the spot. read more

The atmosphere of the restaurant was almost wonderful due to the location and the condition of the room. However, I was distracted by how loud it was inside. It was even hard to keep conversation with my date. Furthermore, I came for their Turkish eggs I saw on other yelp reviews, but they informed me that they were out. Despite everything, the service was super nice and apologetic towards my situation and I ended up having a good time regardless! read more

My boyfriend and I went on Valentine's Day and we found it as a very enjoyable brunch. The staff was very friendly, and I'm sure it wasn't just because of the holiday they seemed pretty genuinely sincere. There's not a huge menu but the food they do have they make it great. Most dishes have a little spin on it which makes it so worth it to order. The place was very clean, it was a little crowded but that comes with the holiday. Decor was simple and cute it's a very nice vibe to have a sit down brunch, coffee date, or study day. read more

Arcade Downtown - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Everyone knows their coffee is good... today I realized the food is good, too! My fave thing thus far was the Turkish poached eggs dish, with truly delish hummus and pita bread. Next time I gotta try the steak and eggs. read more

Arcade Downtown - Turkish eggs - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

A place where the art of coffee is a craft well learned at this establishment. One of the best places to get some quality coffee. Located right in downtown. Clean modern lines are soothing during the chaos of the day. Service is always pleasant coffee is always on point. read more

Swung by here on a Sunday morning after my bf finished his 5k. Wait was long since there was such a huge event right outside, but I loved the vibes inside. Drinks/food were also amazing -- my party had a lavender matcha, salted caramel vanilla latte, chai latte, and a breakfast plate. They were all very good. Even though I didn't get to try a lot of the food, the plates I saw them carrying around all looked really appetizing and colorful. Would definitely come back again to try more food! Seems like it could be a nice study spot during non-peak hours too. The staff is awesome -- I think the two ladies were helped us were named Jasmine and Maddie read more

Service was great, fast and was very accommodating to my friend who had allergies. The inside is a nice cafe, a bit loud but still fairly comfy. Food was decent, the potatoes were nicely seasoned and the sandwich was a good portion size. The drinks would have been pretty if we sat down and ate but we had to take em to go. The matcha and chai were lackluster and the cups they gave us to go were awful and tiny. The lids were not fit properly and it kept spilling at the slightest movement. All in all, it's a nice place to hang out but not really for food. read more