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    Rad Coffee - Upland

    4.3 (1.7k reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    RAD COFFEE - UPLAND ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Zombie lemonade and frozen matcha for the win
    Tasha S.

    Staff is always friendly and helpful. Never a long wait time for all the times we've been. Drinks always on point. Spanish latte 10000%.

    Amanda V.

    Super cool coffee shop with delicious coffee options! I got the cookies and screen which was absolutely delicious and I got oat milk! I highly recommend coming and trying this cool little coffee shop ! Service is great

    Cookies N Scream and Chai Tea Latte
    Melanie B.

    Brought my friend here since this is one of my favorite local coffee spots. I tried the Cookies N Scream today (would definitely recommend and order again ), and my friend got a Chai Tea Latte. Safe to say she's a fan now too haha. I also appreciated how fast everything was made and served, and as always, the ambiance inside is pretty rad

    Interior.
    Jordan K.

    The customer service here is great! The staff is so friendly. The interior is very themed but there is no seating and no bathrooms. But there are benches outside. I ordered the Great White. The drink was delicious! I loved the flavor and it's perfect if you need a strong caffeine boost. It's sweet but not too sweet.

    Lawrence P.

    Been coming to Rad for years. Coffee is pretty good. They've got a bunch of different specialty flavors as well, but nowadays in my older age I enjoy the more standard stuff. Had a few of the cereal chillers and they're not bad - I wouldn't say they taste exactly like the cereal they're going for but close enough. I'd say of the ones I've tried, Captain Crunch or peanut butter crunch would be my recommendations. Husband likes to get the crazy strong drinks, great white and the wolf. These drinks are hella strong. I tried the great white once and had major caffeine anxiety so I'd say unless you're somebody who's used to consuming large amounts of caffeine, be warned. Parking is a pain in DT Upland in general but it's definitely a coffee staple worth checking out.

    Angel G.

    Came in today to try them out after hearing so much hype ; let's start off with the service the ladies were very helpful and attentive gave us the top 3 drinks in every choice from tea to iced coffees , definitely made it easier for us to order we went with the electric mango and the cookies n cream drinks . Both drinks 10/10

    4/19/25 Picking up some totally RAD latte
    Jennifer W.

    4/19/25 Cute little, and I mean little coffee shop in Upland, cool staff, love the posted designs on the walls, no seats except for the one near the window (whilst waiting for your beverages) Ordered a hot oat milk latte, surprisingly good, $4.75 for a 16 oz ($1 for oat alternative), no tax!? Nice! Parking is everywhere, on the street & a public parking about a block away. Nice stop over

    Merch!
    Danielle P.

    Was walking around downtown Upland and wanted a little refreshment. Enter Rad Coffee. It was later in the day so I wasn't looking for caffeine because I actually wanted to be able to sleep that night. I saw they also offer teas and lemonades, so that sounded perfect. It was fairly busy, even for the evening, and there was only one employee. She was rocking it, though, efficiently balancing taking orders and making drinks. The place is pretty cool with lots of stickers and skateboards. Punk-rock and spooky themed drinks. I decided to try the Mad Tiki which is a blend of lemonade, passion fruit, pomegranate and a hint of ginger. It was heavenly--a drink worthy of transporting you to a tropical paradise! I'd definitely visit again to try more of the menu, or maybe even another Mad Tiki!

    Yvette S.

    This is the original RAD coffee location in the heart of downtown Upland. It breaks my heart to only give them 3 stars. Don't get me wrong, it's some of the best coffee around and that's why they get a solid 3 stars for the coffee alone. I've frequent many other RAD coffee locations, but this one is just a one off for me. The missing 2 stars? Well that is directed towards the layout of the store and staff itself. Staff here is not friendly at all, as if they are annoyed with the crowd that keeps them busy. Yes there is always a long line out the door, but the coffee is so good! The bathroom is closed off, not allowed to be used by customers. Really?! There is no place to sit inside other than 2 tiny benches by the entrance, which is usually always occupied by people waiting for their orders to be called. And yesssss pay attention to your name being called because if not, your order will just sit there at the front counter. Side note, don't order the cold brew here. It's awful. Everything else on the menu, even the lemonade is legit. If you want to stick around, there is seating on one of the many benches outside (not part of the coffee shop). A few other shops to walk around and check out. Ample parking for free around the area.

    Frankenstein Matcha
    Regina L.

    A Unique hole in the wall coffee shop named Rad Coffee that I stumbled across. Very busy and neighborhood favorite. I asked a returning customer in line for a recommendation and I ordered the Frankenstein Matcha. Review: iced Frankenstein Matcha - Matcha very strong bitter taste Crushed REAL Oreo cookies are quite large and do not suckle through the small opening of the regular sized straw. Suggestion: use Boba straws Overall the drink was tasty with authentic Matcha flavor Customer service: Was mid- maybe I came on a bad day and they were just super busy on a Saturday morning and not feeling friendly. The cups are super cool but I will not return.

    My Go-go juice! Salted Caramel Cold Brew
    Mandy E.

    Love funky vibes here & friendly staff! I like how quickly I'm able to place my order and be on my way- very convenient!

    Megan D.

    10/10 Drink: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Chillers was freaaaaaaking amazing. I mean honest to god best drink ever. I was literally drinking a dessert. I love all their cereal chillers series. I want to try every single one! 10/10 Service: No complaints. Good service. 9/10 Cost: $6.25 in total for the 16oz cinnamon toast crunch cereal chiller. WOW I am shocked how budget friendly this drink is! It's so rare to find a speciality drink at this price point.

    Lissa L.

    Located right next to Cosmic Bakery, Rad Coffee looks nondescript from the outside, but inside is a different story. There's a rack of treats on one side and opposite it is merchandise customers can buy. The place looks like it's busy all the time, what with the long lines. Although there are no real tables and chairs to sip your coffee, there are benches by the entrance. It can get a bit crowded and chaotic but it just adds to the vibe. I tried the Horchata-gato, which is their take on affogato, and it sure is tasty. The decaf espresso shots did a lot to tame the sweetness. But I think I will ask them to use less sugar next time. I love that they can customize drinks! It's time-consuming but it makes for a better experience. I'm definitely trying the other coffees next time. This small business also has a location in Covina, which is closer to me. A coffee shop that is this unique and whose staff that sincerely wants to make customers happy deserves our full-throated support.

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    Grate coffee drinks! Love the vibe! Grate to go on dates too! Service is quick and easy to pick up. Clothing merch is grate as well

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    11 months ago

    Same as the Covina location lol. Astro tarts are always a hit. Literally no where to sit

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    4 months ago

    0/5 stars, workers need to review their quality of customer service and lack of ethics. also coffee is subpar.

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    Awesome atmosphere inside! The staff is always great to interact with, and the drinks never disappoint.

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    Ask the Community - Rad Coffee - Upland

    Does rad coffee have charging outlets inside the lobby?

    No they do not. It is very small inside with not much seating.

    I plan on doing a motorcycle group ride here w/ my girls from San Diego. Are bathrooms available?

    There are no public restrooms available in this establishment.

    Do they do pup cups for dogs?

    Yes :) Both regular and vegan whip is available

    Can any drink be made 100% vegan? I see that it says that on their menu?

    Most of the drinks can be made vegan, but I think there are 3 drinks that can't be made vegan. Not all cereals are vegan as well

    Do blended drinks have coffee? I got the goosebumps but I'm unsure it has caffeine

    Most do, but you can always ask for a drink to be without coffee or add espresso or cold brew into the blended drinks

    Can you get the Dirty Chai sugar free?

    It looks like they only have 1 type of chai and my previous job had this type, which is not sugar free.

    Do you have loyalty program?

    They dont

    Any sugar free options?

    They have the basic ice tea, hot coffee and cold brew coffees that are sugar free.

    What happened to the vegan poptarts and other baked goodies?

    Wow! I never knew about those. I’m going to check into this. I’ve only visited once but would love to go back.

    Do they sell any sugar free drinks?

    I know they have stevia at the bar, but other than that sadly no sugar free syrup flavors yet here :/

    Are service dogs allowed?

    I believe service dogs are allowed in all places. This place I'm sure is does allow it. There's no where to sit inside all seats are outdoors in front so if anything it's perfect for dogs

    Is there a decaf option for coffee drinks?

    Yes, I usually get decaf.

    Do they sell merch in store?

    Yes they do. They usually have some shirts and cups and pins and stuff.

    Do you guys make a bullet proof coffee or butter coffee?

    No they don't have that on their menu

    Stupid Q? but are there drinks served here that don't contain coffee?

    Yup. Like any coffee shop. Hot or cold, teas and specialty lemonades.

    What's the food option I saw doughnuts is there more?

    They occasionally have a limited amount of baked goods i.e. cookies or donuts but nothing more

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