Riverside Cookie Shoppe

Fresh churros?! Sold!…read more The churros are solid and authentic. Haven't tried much else but I'd definitely recommend the churros! Small business and family owned so supporting is a plus!

The service: they were very kind and cordial. The man who…read moreman who may have been the owner was very open, inviting, and polite. The coffee: Their ESPRESSO is SO GOOD. It's strong, rich, and creamy all at the same time. I am very picky about it and I will be returning for sure.! I asked for something a little different. I got an espresso over a scoop of cookies and cream ice cream like they do in El Paso. Mm! :) So delicious. I am happy! I am going to come back and try the Hot Cheetos Sushi! :)

OG Churro - delicious

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Churro Bites, Cookie Dough Ice Cream, hot coffee

Uncle Fluffy

3.7(266 reviews)

4.5 mi

uncle fluffy... more like daddy fluf--…read more ...*ahem* my bad. Uncle Fluffy has been on my list for like a gajillion years not even joking. my mother is a cheesecake fanatic.... and also an almond mom. so japanese cheesecake is that woman's dream: lighter, less dense, and less sweet than american cheesecakes (the higher protein content from fluffed egg whites also means u could make ur fellow gymbro into "making up" the calories too) the regular cheesecake was yum and the texture was divine: basically if you imagined a fluffy soufflé pancake and cheesecake had a baby. it didn't wow me though, especially since i love things on the sweeter side and it definitely wasn't. for a tiny $11 dessert, it didn't taste like i was indulging in a dirty little sweet treat. so i'll stick w my dense caloric diabetic cheesecakes from the freezer isle at vons. BUT TO EACH THEIR OWN! my mom ATE THAT UNC UPPPPP. she ADORED the cheesecake. also service was quick and sweet. uncle fluffy def has daddy potential xoxo ;P

super yummy cheesecake!! i got the original and the lemon, and while both were great i much prefer…read morethe original :) the service was great and quick even though it was just one person working (that i could see), she was super kind and awesome to talk to as well!! the restaurant itself is very spacious and honestly the perfect study spot, it has outlets and lots of tables to choose from + a restroom for customers would come again, especially with friends !!

Coconut cream tart and Caramel Machiato with an add shot.

Interior

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Inside

Break the Ice

4.6(248 reviews)

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Amazingly friendly service. Lady at the counter was super accommodative and helpful…read more First time trying taiyaki ice cream and we loved it. The texture of the soft serve is between icy and creamy which I loved. Flavors were not too sweet to our liking. I ordered a fruit tea which was overly sweet but it was my mistake that I didn't mention adjusting the sweetness. Overall great place for ice cream!

This place is so cute! From the decor to the food. The man…read moremaking the fish was so adorable. He was energetic and peppy when serving us. We ordered the Hokkaido boba. Okay. 3/5 Taiyaki with filling (Nutella, taro, custard, red bean, Oreo) 3/5. Taiyaki with ice cream ( strawberry ice cream and red bean filling) I very much enjoyed it 5/5 Plenty of space to eat outside. They do have a couple of seats to sit inside. Overall would come again.

Matcha, blue cookies & cream. Taiyaki (mine is taro)! Only come here for taiyaki! Soft serve is ok

Cookie monster With vanilla

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Ube ice cream in taiyaki. You can't see, but there's matcha custard in there.

Uncle Chuang's Bakery

4.4(493 reviews)

Genuinely love this place, great prices for the amount of food you can get too! The sandwiches are…read moretop tier too

Awesome place, nice and cozy, very clean, cool staff, tasty baked goods for a great price and a…read morefree drink! The only thing is they have to rework their chocolate chip cookie recipe. Their flour ratio is way off. Still good, but needs work

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Outside

Starbread Bakery

4.6(295 reviews)

4.4 mi

Good bread! So delicious.,Quick serve. Highly recommended. We are So glad found this spot.read more

Needed 2 dozen desserts for my potluck this morning; I found this place and gave them a call! They…read morequickly took my order, letting them know I would be there in an hour. My dad went to pick up 2 dozen masaladas and a dozen guava starbreads -- which they gave for a very reasonable price. My office is 15 mins away, by the time he got to my office, they were still very warm!! My coworkers and I tried the starbread and everyone loved them!! They're just sweet enough, not too sweet, and the bread is super soft! The masaladas are amazing too! If you are looking for nice quality pastries, especially on a time crunch, I highly recommend! They open at 7AM which is much earlier than most bakeries in the area (and super convenient), I will definitely order from them again!!

Front counter

Guava cream cheese turnover inside pastry shelf

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Cute displays

P.S. I Crepe You

4.8(360 reviews)

0.6 mi

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This spot hits when your when you're craving a good dessert and dinner !!…read more Frequent customer, Been ordering from DoorDash and still hit! We been ordering the Dubai's strawberry cups and the strawberry banana crepes! The cups have have been consistent and full of flavor in every bite. Crepes comes in a good size and pretty packed with flavor!!! All in all a good dessert spot! Thank you

This place is amazing and Customer Service is great. I recommend it to Friends and family., the…read morefood is delicious, the drinks and the desserts are amazing. I give it five stars and two thumbs up. .

Inside P.S. I crepe you. A few tables to enjoy the crepes !

Dubai strawberry crepe

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Strawberry Cheesecake + a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream + Wild Berry Hibiscus Iced Tea

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

Yesenia was amazing, patient and answered all the questions I had. Great service…read more And I like how she displayed the sizes and was gracious with explaining how the app works.

The best ice cream ! The line is long sometimes but you can mobile order and get it quickly. They…read morehave lots of flavors ! Good pricing too!

Minority-owned & operated

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Urban Dripp

4.4(543 reviews)

2.4 mi

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Family-owned & operated

Hands down the best donuts and horchata coffee. This is a must stop for me everytime I'm in…read moreRiverside .They have a big variety of donuts and drinks. I had called very last minute the day of the World Series game for a special request and the girl who picked up the phone said right away "no problem, they will be ready in about an hour." The workers are all so polite and sweet. Happy customer here

Urban Dripp Donuts in Downtown Riverside was kind of a letdown. I came in the morning expecting a…read morecute donut moment, especially based on what they promote on social media, but the selection was super limited. Honestly, it just didn't match the hype. When a place posts all these fun, pretty options online, you kind of expect at least some of that energy when you walk in and it wasn't really there. Maybe I caught them on an off morning, but for now, it's a 2-star experience for some overpriced donuts

Our Mermaid Donut!!

Donut Bar's Nitro Coffee with our yummy Red Velvet Donut!!

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Custom LOL Doll Donuts!

T-Swirl Crepe

4.5(152 reviews)

T-Swirl Crepe is such a convenient spot if you want something quick but still filling. The place…read moreitself is really spacious with plenty of seating, and they also have kiosks to order from which makes everything pretty easy and fast. My friends and I all got the Spicy Crabmeat savory crepe, and honestly I wasn't sure if I was going to like it at first because this was my first time trying a savory crepe instead of a sweet one. But it completely surprised me in the best way possible. The crepe was packed with ingredients like crabmeat sticks, avocado, baby spinach, masago, seaweed salad, cucumber, edamame, crunchy shallots, spicy mayo, and sesame dressing, and everything worked really well together. It had a really fresh flavor from the vegetables and seaweed salad, while the spicy mayo and sesame dressing added a creamy, savory richness. The crunchy shallots also gave it a nice texture that made each bite more satisfying. It ended up feeling light but still really filling. The workers were really nice, and it was cool seeing that some of them were UCR students too, which made the place feel even more connected to the area and student community.

T-swirl crepe was way better than I was expected! I ordered go and the wrap and bag kept my crepes…read morevery well. I love both and they are large portions to me. Great place! Will definitely come back

9. Lychee Romantic and 11. Blueberry NY Cheesecake with Matcha Ice Cream

Where is the cream? I'm so Disappointed...

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3. Crepe Brulee

Toi Moi

4.7(420 reviews)

4.4 mi

Best açaí spot in the entire world!…read more I found this place through positive reviews, and it did not disappoint. I ordered the açaí superfruit bowl, and it came loaded with toppings at no extra cost--unlike other places that charge about $1 per topping, which makes this well worth the price. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and delicious. I especially enjoyed the cocoa nibs, almonds, granola, fresh açaí, and fruit. The owner was very kind, sweet, professional, and quick. The interior was clean, spacious, and comfortable, with plenty of seating and a nice, cool atmosphere. Highly recommend giving this place a try--easily a 10/10, 5 stars!

Cute small place the bingsu was refreshing. Hit the spot…read moreon a hot spring day My fave was the pineapple topped with fresh berries