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    Molinos Coffee

    3.8 (824 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Iced horchata latte
    Genesis B.

    This cafe is in DTR, right across from the Mission Inn hotel. It is also right next to the Mission Galleria, an antique shop. Parking can be a little tricky, since there is only street parking available. Molino's shares an entryway with the Hideaway, which is a lounge. Inside Molino's, the interior looks rustic, with brick walls and a huge window. There is a couple of tables, with people at work. At the front, is the coffee bar. There have the menu on a chalkboard and a smaller sign with the specials on a small table. There was only one worker and she had greeted me when I came in and to let her know if I needed anything. I saw they have a pastry shelf of muffins. I ordered the 12oz iced horchata latte. They have multiple sizes. Once I received it, I did taste some horchata, not much. It was still good though. When I went to the restroom, I saw that Molino's was connected to the Mission Galleria! I had no idea!

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    Diana P.

    I stopped by Molinos because i went to the antique store attached to it. I never knew that's where molinos was located but since i was there i decided to stop by. It was much bigger than i expected , lots of spacious seating, open windows allowing lots of light in, overall a really nice place. The staff was super friendly and helpful which i appreciated. I ordered the horchata latte and it was pretty good. I will say it reminded me more of Cinnamon Toast Crunch in a good way. It was pretty sweet though. Overall i was pleasantly surprised and will be back.

    Valentines Day Desert Treats
    Tatiana J.

    Such a cute atmosphere. The Latte was one of the best I've had. Employee's are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Such a cute coffee shop.

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    Alek H.

    Great local spot. Wonderfully attentive staff works here. My latte was delicious. This place is right across from the famous Mission Inn. They have few muffins and bagels if you're hungry.

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    Emily P.

    The space is generally quiet, minus the blending and grinding of coffee. The staff was helpful in answering questions about some allergens I had concerns about. We got our drinks quickly and off we went to thrift!!

    Sulaiman S.

    This is a really nice coffee shop. It's aesthetically pleasing and it has a cool consignment and gallery store downstairs. I'd never seen that in a coffee shop, pretty cool. The service is good, the barista was kind and attentive. The drinks are very yummy. The hot chocolate, the chai, the matcha, the latte were all soo good. It's worth it.

    Sheldon R.

    Ordered an açaí bowl here around 10am on a Sunday morning it's delicious just like the one at the Redlands location. Their açaí is underrated. The consistency is like ice cream and with a scoop of peanut butter it's under $8 at a decent portion as well. Some seats are available but it can get packed quick. The ambiance is a minimal and I want to give it the word "rustic." Don't know how their coffee is, but the açaí is worth it here. Açaí bowl: 4.5/5

    Acai bowl and horchata latte
    Serena D.

    Açaí bowl tastes premade which is fine bc they're a coffee shop lol still good and decently priced if you have a sweet tooth (on top of the coffee). My friend made me sporadically crave the horchata latte. I'm not a coffee drinker so this can last me 2 days and I just like to sip on it. Only coffee shop I continue to come back to.

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    Nastashya S.

    Was in the area and needed a pick me up Found this little spot in downtown Staff were great ! Very clean. Quite as well . Great place for studying and maybe a little coffee date. So many options to choose from. I asked the baristas what was her fave drink. She told me it's the lavender with honey. Y'all it did not disappoint!! My brother got the Havana it was a bit sweet for his liking but I liked it. Also order just a regular coffee. They do have baked goods and little knickknacks to buy from. Definitely coming back.

    Caramel macchiato and breakfast sandwich
    David M.

    Honestly for $34. I'd expect more for two drinks and a semi burned breakfast sandwich. Way too over priced for the quality. Service was ok. What saved it from a 1 star is the drink was solid.

    Lovely view of the mission inn
    Amy H.

    Gorgeous cafe with some delicious coffee! I got an horchata latte with cherry cold foam which was absolutely amazing. My bestie got an apple cider with cherry cold foam and syrup!! Drinks took about 10 minutes to come out to us which didn't bother either of us as we like knowing some thought is being put into them, and we also were kind of just meandering around Riverside for the day so there was no rush for us. Server was incredibly kind and explained the promos and specials they had for the fall season.10/10!!!

    Marleen R.

    Well I don't have a picture of my coffee - ooops but it was delicious Chai with espresso - really nice chai blend I did want to mention here that this little coffee shop comes with a gem - adjacent walkway to little treasures galleria - thrift store/antique shop You def will enjoy your coffee looking around Service at Molinos was great although it was just 1 barrista she was on it - and extra nice

    Blueberry Muffin and Seasonal Drink: Mi Corazon
    Jeremy S.

    Cool little coffee spot right across the street from the Mission Inn. Swung by on a busy Saturday morning, but still got our food and drinks very quickly and was kindly walked through their different coffee options and specials by the staff. Their blueberry muffin was amazing! Great flavor, freshness, and texture. Their coffee was simple but pretty good. Overall had a great time here and their service in particular was a highlight. You also can't beat the views of the mission inn from here!

    Great vibe!

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    Ask the Community - Molinos Coffee

    Do they have espresso tonic?

    No they do not. Try Mi Cafecito around the corner from them, they do.

    Is there parking there, and is it safe?

    There is street parking in front of the cafe.

    Is there outdoor seating and is it dog frie dly?

    Yes it is dog friendly! and yes there is outdoor seating.

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