Got an Iced Americano, on a warm day in Riverside. I stopped by while waiting for my food order at Tio's Tacos, Rad Coffee has got great decor and I love the vibe they've got going! They have their own cute pins for sale, as well as stickers, cups, and other merch. It was pretty empty when I went, but then again it was lunch time so it wasn't tea time yet. Overall would come back to try their other drinks! read more

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My first time in and while the menu felt a little overwhelming for a newbie, the staff were super helpful. The coffee was perfect. The vibe inside reminded me of being at a show in high school, very cool. Definitely felt very much like somewhere I could become a regular at. read more

Found this place on Yelp while in the area. Spacious cafe but you won't find any seating so basically grab and go. I'm not familiar with the area so maybe they have a good reason not to have tables and chairs. I was a bit unsure when I walked in but decided to place an order anyway. No greeting from employees, no eye contact. She took my order and that's all. The iced latte was ok, not bad but also not good. So when I left I still had mixed feelings about this place. They might have good drinks but I would never know. I noticed some pastries and packages snacks for sale. I'm guessing for locals it's a good spot to get their coffee and snacks. read more

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Super friendly and helpful baristas! I ordered the Mad Tiki Lemonade; it was refreshing on a hot day, but I wished the added flavors were stronger, specifically the passionfruit. Thought it was a fair price at $3.50 for a small! read more

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Wanted to try this place out early Sunday morning. It says it opens at 6am online and on their door. I showed up at 7:40 and doors were still closed. Disappointing. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while but sadly I found it underwhelming. I ordered the salted Carmel cold brew one day and the great white the next, found them to be very similar to each other and tasted similar to drinks I have gotten from McDonalds. Some of the drinks I feel are reasonably priced (cold brew $5) but others only come in one size and are quite pricey (great white 32oz $10). Drinks are more sweet than strong and I personally did not get a caffeine high from either of them. I would recommend this place for their merchandise or for Frappuccino lovers, not for coffee enthusiasts. No food other than some individually wrapped baked goods. There's no seating although there is space for it. Parking is in a shared lot so there should be no problem. They do have a restroom. read more

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Ryan H. He makes the best drinks. I love rad coffee, but he by far makes the BEST drinks. I normally get the cookies and scream, and my husband got the stinger. 10/10. He nails it every time. Thanks Ryan! read more

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Maybe not the safest area to be in so keep your head on a swivel...aside from that, the service is very quick and the coffee is very tasty, with plenty of variations you can choose from. There are no seats of any kind, so you feel as if you need to leave shortly after getting your coffee, but I get it. Probably to avoid certain kinds of people from loitering. read more

Great drinks, good service. Great vibes! Lots of great drink options including tea, lemonades and coffee. read more

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80's punk theme Solid drinks, interestingly named Great service Can't remember but if I can't remember there was no pink playing or it was not loud enough Would recommend 04/2025 read more

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Rad Coffee in Riverside is amazing! I had the white mocha iced and it was perfectly smooth and delicious. The vegan brownie was rich and tasty too -- you'd never guess it was vegan. The vibe is super cool, and the staff is friendly. The location is in a super shady parking lot probably wouldn't come here in the evening or night time read more

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Love this place, The wolf is my favorite 4 shots of espresso cold brew concentrate mocha hazelnut & cinnamon powder delicious & perfect amount of caffeine for those of us who drink alot of coffee. Staff is amazing too read more

The coffee wasn't too bad for our 1st time there. We got a lavender vanilla coffee iced and a salted caramel ice coffee. The team was friendly and gave us great tips on the coffee. Great customer service. The ambiance was cool with memorabilia. Wished they had inside seating . read more

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Great blended coffee drinks, good service, it is the smoothest blended coffee drinks I ever had so far, some super creative drinks are available on the menu, cool and punk rock type of ambiance there, and you can even get to make your own custom blend drinks. read more

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Drink was made to perfection. Service was great. Girls were knowledgeable to what they were doing. I was informed that this is the 4th coffee shop that's been opened with rad horror theme. Yesterday was their 2 yr anniversary of being open in riverside. Love it!!! Will be back. Lots of vegan pastries to choose from. Everything can be made vegan. read more

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I came in a couple of months ago it was great service and an amazing feel to the coffee shop we got just coffee but the desserts look great aswell read more

I had come to Rad coffee a handful of times over the years. It's been a long time, so I decided to check it out. This location is in downtown Riverside, near the library. It is just off magnolia. I came on a Sunday at noon. Parking could be difficult. It was not busy, only very few customers. Their cafe is decorated in a punk/hardcore/metal scene. It was very vibrant in a muted kind of way with the colors. The walls were painted with colorful murals. I liked the vibe. Their menu is a huge board near the ceiling. Once it was my turn at the register, I got a droop coffee (black) and I asked for a recommendation. The barista said the Spanish latte was a very popular one once I told her I wanted a sweet latte. I got it with oat milk. She also said their cookie butter one was popular. The total came out to $9 with some change. My drinks were ready quickly. My Spanish latte was definitely strong and tasted sweet. Great experience! :) would definitely be back to try their specialties! read more

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So cute. Quiet inside. Customer service was great. I couldn't stop thinking about a drink I had less than a week ago. I just had to go back. read more

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Got a deadline to meet? Got to get everything out by EOD? Try Rad's Bones-Brew (skull glass' sickkk) / "the Wolf" (my favvv) / "Great White" (32 oz !), you'll get everything out fsfs ;) No need for a strong caffeine hit ? Try literally anything on their menu, you won't find them anywhere else & they're all 100% worth a try. Staff? Chill, friendly, helpful. Super quick stop, you'll be in / out in no time; hence the layout--no tables--get your coffee & go. Perfect for a quick morning / mid-day run. read more

Awesome coffee spot. Quiet and friendly employees. Highly recommend everyone stops by Rad Coffee.

It was my first time coming here. Very cool looking coffee shop. I ended up ordering an espresso bomb and it definitely was a 10 out of 10. Very friendly staff and quick service. This does not compare to Starbucks at all. It is on a different level. read more

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Loved this little coffee shop , very friendly , lots of drink options to choose from .they even . They even have cute merch so creative and fun . I would highly recommend read more

Best coffee ever we tried all and this coffee place fits us no tables so no homeless hanging out the employees are the best always remember it's a coffee shop not a cafe to hangout and do your Karen work we drive from Moreno Valley everyday to downtown Riverside just for the Best service and smiles we get at Rads I will always name you guys the Best.....J thank you for being so sweet... read more

I love finding spots with personality--and Rad Coffee in downtown Riverside totally delivers. We stopped in after lunch and it felt like stepping into a punk rock time capsule (in the best way). Tucked into an unassuming spot, this place oozes attitude--think Garbage Pail Kid posters, stickers, poster-covered walls, and a rad lineup of merch that's hard to resist (yes, I wanted the mug). The staff was effortlessly cool and friendly, and our drinks? Absolutely delicious. Bold, flavorful, and just fun--exactly what a post-lunch pick-me-up should be. No pretension here, just great coffee with major style points. Perfect for grabbing something tasty to-go while vibing with downtown's artsy energy. If you're into good coffee and even better character, this one's a must. read more

order: electric mango new coffee place near ucr!!?? was looking for places on yelp and saw RAD and the drinks looked super fun and colorful!! went with my friend and decided to get a lemonade bc i didn't know what to get but i kinda regret. my friend got the cinnamon crunch or smt n it was act rlly good. kinda on the sweeter side but not too bad where you cant finish a drink. the electric mango was good, but it wasn't that sweet which i like. u can def teste the lemonade n tea, but i think i would've liked the other drinks better. yummy rating: 8/10 read more

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Great strong coffee. Felica and Bee were great, friendly. Quick service. Safe parking. I noticed there is no tables to sit down and enjoy the coffee but it's still a cool place to visit. I like the pastry theme, but I'm more into savory food in the morning. The donut shop next door.sells a gooood breakfast burrito too. read more

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Friendly service, clean facility. I tried the matcha because I didn't want anything super sweet. It was fairly good. I've had better. I'd return when in the area. Solid 3.5 stars. read more

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Came here last weekend when traveling and loved it! They don't have a sitting area so you'll either have to stand or take the coffee to go. The staff were awesome! They were so patient and made sure we knew all the options. We ordered the Cinnamon Crunch and the Cookies and Cream drinks and they were fire! You can really taste the cookies in the Cookies and Cream and the cinnamon crunch was delicious; however, I wish the cereal taste topped a little more. We loved the drinks and added this to our pit stop every time we come down to SoCal! read more

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Is it worth the hype? Idk Maybe it was the coffee suggestion I received, but I didn't like it. I prefer my drinks strong and highly caffeinated. The barista suggested a Spanish latte, and it wasn't good. There was a weird lingering after taste and I found myself chugging it to get it over with. I kinda expected more of the shop due to their truck aesthetic. They have a lot of merch (clothes, bags, pins, stickers). It's not cheap tho. Overall, I will be back and try one of their seasonal specialty drinks next time. read more

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Big fan! This place wins for the vibe, quality of drinks, and customer service. Give them some love so they can start filling the space up with places to sit! Walkable from Coil and downtown Riverside. read more

A very fun coffee shop with kind workers and a unique menu! I've heard many great things about Rad Coffee from friends and finally had a chance to visit. It's a really cool spot with a funky vintage/spooky theme to it. Very spacious but no seats or tables inside. My group ordered the matcha latte, horror-chata, and the cookies n scream cereal chiller substituted with a cold brew base. The drink presentation is spot on, everything looked so good! The matcha latte wasn't bad but it also wasn't my favorite, it had a slightly bitter taste to it. The horror-chata (pumpkin spice horchata) was really good but it's overwhelming sugary. The last drink we tried was the cookies n scream which was the best drink out of the three! Great flavor yet not too sweet. I'll definitely be coming back to find my go-to drink :) read more

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An established company, but new to Riverside, it's always exciting when a coffee shop opens. Located in a less than appealing plaza plagued by dereliction, let's hope Rad's arrival and a couple other new establishments, including Olivia Burger Cafe, will start a much-needed renewal for this subzone. The great: Punk Rock anesthetics and vibe. From the visually appealing merchandise and reproduction of old concert flyers, the place is an eyeful. The friendliness of the staff is another highlight. Parking is free, and there are plenty of spots, but watch where you step out there, seriously. The blended coffee cold drink rivals Starbucks, easily, and tastes more natural. A hit in the making. The good: So far, after a handful of visits, my favorites seem to be the Spanish Latte and the Rad Berry cold concoction, which tastes best in original form. I thought the shaken lemonade addition for 75 cents watered-down the flavor. A bit of constructive criticism. The aforementioned latte is also a little inconsistent, either too sweet or not hot enough. The cold version is nice when sweetness levels are lower (to our palates, at least). I've observed that some staff are training and the best drinks came when closely supervised. I imagine that should resolve itself soon. At $12 the skull glass for a latte is expensive, but that glass is über cool! The vanilla lattes seem muted in flavor, however, something another buddy said after I told him about the place. I tried one of the nicely packaged confectionery offerings, a sugar shortbread or something. I found it had a texture and flavor of something kept in plastic too long. So far, I'm not a fan of the munchies. I'm told that pinball machines will soon grace the otherwise sparse lobby devoid of tables and chairs. I'm sure the rampant homeless population partly informed that decision, which is too bad because the Riverside City College has several buildings adjacent to the plaza. For now, it's take-out only here. For me, it's not yet 5* quality, but I think asking for less syrup sweetness is the key to getting drinks customized. 5* for the music and staff, though! read more

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I got the chocolate riot as recommended by the barista. I have to say the coffee was subpar at best. Maybe it was just the day but the coffee tasted like watered down chocolate milk with a hint of coffee beans. I am a chugger so it wasn't like the ice melted and I was drinking it after hours of letting it sit. To be honest I only finished the coffee because I paid almost $6 for it. read more

OMG , im obsess with The Great White, the flavor is amazing, never tasted a coffee this good, the cashier was very nice to give me options, the place is super kool I love it read more

I come for the cookies and scream, which is my number one favorite drink. I used to drive from Riverside to Upland back in the day. And as of lately, they've switched up the drink entirely. It doesn't taste the same and now they're throwing crunched up Oreos on top??? I'm not a fan.. that's your number one drink. You should have more product in stock. So I'm not sure if they're switching up the recipe or they just keep running out of things. Love the workers at the Riverside location. Just not down with the drinks as of lately. read more

I ordered the iced apple oat Chai and it was really good. The interior was decorated well. I know others have mentioned that it's in a sketchy area... that is true. The homeless in this area is quite populated. Majority will leave you alone. As a a woman who went alone (late morning) I didnt feel scared or threatened. I smiled at one who was standing by door and he just wandered off. Just be guarded and hyper aware for the few that are troublesome . Ohh and the employees were welcoming and friendly read more

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On November 1st, I made my second visit to this coffee shop. I placed an order for four coffees, but I realized about 20 minutes later that I had mistakenly ordered one hot drink when it should have been iced. I returned to the counter, laughing at my own mistake, and politely asked the male cashier for a cup of ice so I could pour the drink over it myself. His response was immediate and hostile. He spoke with a harsh, defensive attitude: "What do you want me to do about it! I can charge you for a cold one." I was shocked by his aggressive reaction. I clarified that I simply needed a cup of ice, and he reluctantly agreed with a dismissive "I guess." He told a female staff member to retrieve the cup, which she proceeded to toss toward me across the counter. The combination of extreme rudeness, hostility, and unprofessional service from two separate employees over a simple request for ice is unacceptable. I will not be returning to this establishment. read more

I'm a pretty big fan of Rad Coffee so when I accidentally passed by it while driving for work I was so ready. Unfortunately I had to wait a few weeks for the doors to open. One day I finally saw the cardboard off the windows and a sign on the door. I hit a u turn and soon found myself inside the newest Rad Coffee establishment. Located in a small strip mall between Maxi Foods and the Plant Power restaurant, the location is decent but there's not much parking to go around, just FYI. This location is massive compared to the original in Upland but decorated similarly with show flyers on the walls and your favorite punk rock songs playing over the speaker. The drinks are exactly like the original. My go to is the Cookies and Scream. If you love Rad you'll be happy about that. If you think Rad is only ok well you won't change your mind. They also carry the vegan treats from Cosmic Bakery so if you need your rice krispy treat or Pop Tart fix, you've got nothing to worry about. I've been here three times in the past two weeks and service is consistently friendly. My review might be a bit biased because I love Rad Coffee. The punk rock and monsters theme is right up my alley and the drinks are pretty good too. The charm of the original isn't quite there but you'll have more room to roam while you're waiting for your drinks. Selfishly, the location is also 1000% closer to me so that's another thing going for it. Highly recommended! read more

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Needed to have my morning coffee fix, and what other place than the super Halloween-esque themed place?? It was pretty busy in the morning, but the line moved rather fast. The menu options range from your typical espresso and cold brew options all the way to their specialty crazy drinks. I went for just a lavender vanilla cold brew, which was very reasonably priced. It came out quickly, and all I can say is that I enjoyed it! The flavors were delicate enough that it still tasted like coffee, and most importantly, it wasn't too sweet. Hats off! read more

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Rad Coffee just opened up a new location here in downtown Riverside. They're a little off the Main Street tucked away near a liquor store and a grocery store. Private parking lot. Inside is super clean. No seating. Service was friendly. They have some sweets/snacks available to purchase, but nothing substantial if you were looking for food. I've tried two drinks now, one from the Upland location & one from here - neither have really impressed me. But not enough to deter me from trying one more time. They have a horror theme & horror merchandise available for purchase. They offer coffee, tea, and speciality drinks. read more

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