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    Arcade Downtown

    4.4 (400 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Breakfast potatoes and potato wedges; seasonal latte and salted caramel latte
    Gabby P.

    Arcade has some of the best coffee in Riverside! It's the cafe I usually recommend to people who visit. The only downside is that they close early as a lot of cafes do, which is unfortunate because I craved their coffee during a lot of late nights studying. Their coffee roast is on the darker side and has a nice flavor for their lattes. I love trying whatever their seasonal latte/syrup is! I also have been liking their matcha lately. I remember I tried it a couple years ago and that was not the case but their quality has definitely gone up. Will definitely be back soon!

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    John H.

    Super great coffee shop on the neat downtown Riverside Main St. walking mall. Where some coffee shops are lacking in proper food offerings, Arcade is NOT one of them! They have several freshly made from scratch kitchen dishes that are WAY above the standard fare. My half-sweet iced mocha with almond milk (yeah sorry, I'm THAT guy :-/ ) was perfection, featuring a super smooth roast that I craved all day. Plus the egg & cheese sammie + bacon, and their avocado toast were both extra-ordinarily interesting & delicious. Even as I write this review early in the morning, I can't wait to pop in again on the last day of my trip here from Colorado to see what brekkie I'll order today!

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    Canary H.

    What a lovely coffee shop! The line was out the door and place was bustling with business. L We were greeted by the hostess, who asked if we'd like to dine in. There was also a separate line for coffee to go orders. It took about 10 minutes for us to be seated. We ordered a Honey cinnamon latte and a draft latte. The draft latte was the right amount of sweetness. The honey cinnamon latte was also just right. Our food came out: we had ordered the huevos rancheros, the French toast, and the Yukon potato wedges. The huevos rancheros had a decent amount of food with a sunny side egg on top. The French toast was unique: it was made with persimmon butter, topped with matcha rice crisps. After our meal, the server let us move to the bar area so we can do some computer work. They didn't allow us to sit in the dining area to just work. We sat there until closing. It was a bit noisy but closer to closing, it was as quiet. There were outlets for our computers and free WiFi upon asking. Overall, it was a nice, social coffee bar with minimalistic decor. The coffee was good and the food was wonderful. The servers were bubbly and friendly. Absolutely a recommendation from us!

    Caramel iced latte
    Diana P.

    I had heard about arcade coffee for a while now but i didn't know they had a location downtown. I stopped by Arcade because i happened to be near by. This location is pretty clean and new. It has a wooden modern look and has plenty of seating inside as well as some tables outside. It seems like it gets busy because it's in the heart of downtown Riverside but luckily service was really quick when i went. I ordered a caramel iced latte and i will say i was sweeter than i expected which was a pleasant surprise. But overall i have had better coffee. Arcade wouldn't be my first choice for coffee but maybe I'd return to give their food items a try.

    Avo Hummus + Toast
    Kevin E.

    Went in today and had a late breakfast and coffee. The ago hummus was great and the steak & eggs were delicious but my steak was a little undercooked from what I had asked but delicious regardless. Coffee was average nothing crazy but still good. 4/5 stars because the cleanliness of tables. Staff collects dishes but doesn't wipe tables. Service was alright again, nothing that stood out. Had asked for salt and pepper but never received but it wasn't an issue because the food was tasty. I like this location the most because of the space and quietness compared to other locations.

    Avocado Toast with side of scrambled eggs & Turkish eggs
    Sung J.

    My husband and I enjoy coming here for brunch during the weekends. Can get busy. Make sure to put down your name with the host, and grab a drink while you wait so you can sip on it. Such a nice ambiant place in downtown Riverside. Parking structure available on 9th street. One day I had this huge craving for a patty melt and Arcade Roasters satisfied it by 100%+. Came back again within a week to order the same thing haha Love that their food is always so fresh and so flavorful. Super friendly servers. Always with a smile. It's kind of contagious!

    Christopher C.

    Arcade Downtown... you did something fun for me. You gave me a new experience with food and flavors. Arcade has a way with food that gives you DEPTH to their food and the love that goes into cooking. Location is in the riverside downtown walkway, it's a beautiful little walk and we usually go to just pick up fresh ingredients from the farmers market but we went to enjoy Arcade today too. There is plenty of bar top seating and some table seating as well. It's very open and the natural window lighting complements the vibes. The service... today we had AJ as our host, Aj wait I want to thank you for who you are. You care about what you do and how you do it and I don't think people thank good hosts often enough, or even those who still show up despite how chaotic life is. I appreciate you. Evan also came out and helped with our coffees and letting us know one of the ones we wanted was out. However Evan was amazing as suggesting a coffee that would complement the "coffee with a bite" I was looking for with a winter mint cappuccino... and you nailed it sir. All in all there was not one person working here that was not working and supporting one another. Cooking and serving in a kitchen is hard ... catering to people is hard and I just want to complement you on at least how I saw it and felt it in your restaurant. THE FOOD... I don't do this often but let's go dish by dish. The avocado toast: your take on it had some Asian influences, with pickled daikon and crunchy chili were pretty delicious with that coconut avocado that almost came off liked whipped crema with some lime in it... that was just something else and it all worked. The French toast with its crisp, crunch and soft cloud textures was perfect. I would have never thought to add some roasted corn... it fits wonderfully on the dish and that plantain crumb... what are you doing to me haha. The chorizo con papas... I love that you did the link and it was not dry, it needed some heat but it was delicious. The potatoes gratine are also very smart... they hold well, you can cook them in batches and they hold flavor a crisp well. Huevos Rancheros... now that heat I was mentioning in the chorizo con papas was present with this one, not to much but just enough to tickle and I was there for it !! I love the little tostadas at the bottom, usually you get soggy ones and they were perfect. I could actually eat it like a tostada and share it with my family so that added. The flavor of the chorizo was delicious, over easy egg and the pickled onions !!! Yesssirrrr . I actually just ate the pickled onion on its own just to taste the individual flavors of each component and I have yet to get that kind of flavor out of mine. Lastly... Tasajo Steak... now I enjoy cooking steak, I've eaten some really good ones. This was something new for me... the depth of flavor through that mid rare steak was de friggin licious !!! And with the potatoes and cheese sauce it all comes together. But that steak had me slowing down to eat because it was that good. I can cook a good skirt steak... but maybe it was the espresso marinade that tenderized the meat to that depth but you nailed it!!! Now imma try to make one at home just for fun lol. We had asked about a dinner menus and it looks like you don't do dinner anymore. My wife left her info so call us if ya do and we will come running. If anything do a pop up dinner night, have a set of reservations, try out some new recipes and make a little Event out of it. You can set up how many tables you can serve and set a budget to cover them And see if you can get a good return on it all. Theme it and have fun with it. Me and my Wife love to cook, MY wife and mother in law came here and my wife told me she felt like she was foodie cheating on me because part of our love language is trying restaurants that bring a refreshing twist to their food and you did it ... with every plate you served us... you did it and it was an amazing experience. We will be back.. imma have to bring my mom now because I know she will enjoy the food here too. Also ... I think Yelp should do a sixth star for those gems you find for moments like this.

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    Grace J.

    Cute casual cafe that is offers generous brunch items and coffees. We ordered the melt sando, avocado toast, chai latte, and matcha latte at the main counter, and the food was brought out to us. I would say the food is better than the drinks - generous portions of avocado with a crunch texture of the broad beans. The melt sando was thick and savory with a heaping side of potato wedges.

    Steak + eggs
    Fernanda M.

    I've had arcade coffee a million times but never been to the one in downtown. I absolutely loved it! The food was amazing and it was also a fast service. Really pretty and big place to get brunch and coffee with friends!

    Courtney O.

    Downtown Riverside is so cute and Arcade Downtown is the best coffee spot! I could tell that Arcade would be a hit just from the line. When I arrived around 11am, there was a long line forming but they moved through it quickly. It's clear this spot is a favorite. To start, the aesthetic is great. They've got a spacious seating area. There were people studying, some chatting, families enjoying lunch and a few college kids playing chess. The ambiance was versatile and conducive to the needs of everyone coming in. I also loved the variety of seating options available and that there were bathrooms. Service was also excellent. They were quick and moved fast to get folks in. I ordered off their holiday seasonal menu. I had a delicious sugar cookie latte made decaf. It was tasty! By mid morning they were already starting to run low on baked goods but I did snag the las blueberry cardamom scone. It was perfect! I enjoyed my treats while getting some work done. Awesome spot!

    Yogurt, avocado toast, huevos rancheros
    Ilmaa H.

    I always wanted to have a sit down meal and this beautiful place, and I finally got to have sunday brunch with the girls. Our server was very attentive and patient while we slowly perused the menu and decided. She even brought out samples of the draft latte to try. For drinks we all got lattes, except one friend who originally got a chai and after not liking it, the waitress offered to replace it. I thought that was super kind. The iced lattes were good but a little watery from the ice. I'm sure theres a way to avoid that. For food, I got the yogurt bowl. I thought it was delicious and very filling. Huevos were beasted as well. The avocado toast sounded good but was not fully enjoyed due to a bunch of contrasting flavors. I had a bite and it was really bitter from the radish.

    Jeremy S.

    Second time dining at Arcade Downtown and noticed that they redid their menu a bit. We noticed that they are trending toward a more casual menu with a lower price point. Overall I like the new menu! Got the Chorizo Con Papas and their Banh Mi and I really liked them both. Though they aren't the traditional variations of the dish, they were made really well. The Chorizo and potatoes were delicious and came with a savory sauce, while the meat on the Banh Mi was crispy and delicious. All of the food was fresh! Also had their winter toasted marshmallow coffee which was awesome as well. Parking was easy to find in the parking structure close by and is free on the weekends. Had to wait about 10 minutes for a table after checking in but service was friendly throughout our time here. A great brunch option in Downtown Riverside!

    Annalisa F.

    tried this spot out for the first time on easter sunday and it was definitely a vibe. was giving very european feel. besides the aesthetic the food was actually really great. i had a decaf cinnamon latte recommended by our super friendly server and it was super bomb. as for our food i had the steak and eggs and it was overall super flavorful and cooked to perfection. considering i live so close to this establishment, i will definitely be back.

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

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Arcade Downtown

    Are there outlets/plugs inside?

    Yes, there are outlets!

    Do you need reservations for weekend brunch? Do they even take reservations?

    Hey! We take both reservations and walk-ins!

    Where is the best place to park, closest to here?

    There is a parking structure across the courtyard (adjacent to Fire up grill) and free 1 hour parking along the street (four spots and one handicap I believe).

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