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    Molinos Coffee

    3.8 (816 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    MOLINOS COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Horchata latte
    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.

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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.

    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.

    Avocado toast and small horchata latte

    Horchata Latte was absolutely delicious, and the avocado toast was no joke loaded with what felt like an entire perfectly seasoned avocado. Barista was friendly and quick - this was the perfect stop for breakfast before work

    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.

    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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    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!!

    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

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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.

    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!

    smores latte & dulce de leche latte
    Julie R.

    Great coffee, great food, great service, great ambience. ordered the smores latte & dulce de leche latte along with a breakfast sandwich.

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    Randomly stumbled upon this place before a work meeting and loved it. I ordered a latte was delicious!

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    Great coffee shop for those that want something other than the local chains! Delicious options & friendly service!

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    The best coffee & menu for a coffee house. Love the atmosphere & the service is the BEST! I highly recommend Molinos

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    I got an iced mocha with 3 add shots and it wasn't very tasty. I didn't know what else to order.

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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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    Back to the Grind - They even have ice cream, sandwiches, baked goodies, and more!!

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    I had a pleasant experience at Back to the Grind coffee shop as I was looking to get off the road…read moreto take a work meeting (traffic put me way behind my anticipated road schedule). I didn't want to enter any cafe very small/ with petite tables or judgement if I sat down for 1.5 hr to work on my computer. I bought a sausage croissant which was just ok, but still a nice quick breakfast item. I was able to sit in a comfy chair with an outlet source & table to conference in my meeting. I was left unbothered & comfortable the whole time, which I greatly appreciated. There are several lounge chairs, tables & areas to space out to work, read, lounge, etc! I would certainly return another day to try out their coffee menu and those earl grey lavender scones (wish I saw those first!!) The barista was kind & the atmosphere very pleasant!

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    Came in excited and left... with mixed feelings…read more Let's start with the good Food and drinks came out fairly quickly The food presentation was definitely there. It looked like it was made with love. The egg+cheese sandwich absolutely carried the experience (seriously, give that thing a raise), and the matcha held its own as it was refreshing! Now the not so great... the huevos rancheros were unfortunately very, very, salty.. but I didn't want my money to go to waste so I made myself eat it.. The coffee was bitter, pretty but bitter. I usually like bitter coffee but this one caught me off guard haha The Customer service wasn't great.. The server asked if we needed anything else but was already walking away before we could answer. Overall, the matcha and egg+cheese sandwich was the best part from this experience. I would recommend those two.

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