This is a great spot to meet a friend, which is exactly what I did. They had all types of food and also coffee and dessert. If you have different tastes, you can order at different locations and sit together in the middle, a classic food hall. The food selection is very good; it's hard to make a selection. We chose the kebab, a favorite of my friend's. It didn't disappoint. She gets the fries and I got a wrap. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and it was cool to see the selection at the rest of the business. Riverside Food Lab validates parking for a certain time so that is also convenient. I stayed a little longer and the final cost wasn't unreasonable. read more

This is one of the better food labs. Ive been to a food lab in downtown Santa ana, but this has better food choices and its more open. I really like the table style spacing and how the bars are next to each other. There ate soda machines that are easily accessible and the bathrooms are easy to find and clean They have ramen, cajun, Mexican, halal chicken, 2 bars, Mediterranean food and pizza. This place is much better than the sit-down restaurants in downtown riverside. read more

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My daughter and her college friend home for spring break was meeting up with a high school friend in Riverside at this downtown food court. I gave them a ride there and then decided to check it out myself since I had also not yet eaten lunch. The parking behind it was spacious and cost $2.50 for 90 minutes which isn't bad. Lots of seating inside and outside. Very clean and cool inside thankfully, since it was 99 degrees outside today. Lots of seating both indoors and outside. Many options including ramen, poke, tacos, spicy chicken, mefiterranean, pizza. At least two places that serve alcohol, Filipino coffee/boba place, and a juice stop. Lots of college aged kids here but also families with preschool aged children. Clean bathrooms (no code). Ayoung man walking around and cleaning all the tables and sweeping the floors, even though I couldn't see anything on the floors to clean. A bit loud inside with TVs in at the main bar (Brass Monkey Social--great name!), and pop music playing. The Food Lab hosts a Karaoke night on Tuesdays and something called Game Lab which seems like different tournaments on other days, possibly in a different building? It's clearly a community hub in downtown which is wonderful to see. I ordered a Filipino boba drink at Tasa and a chicken kebab bowl at Fufu's and a Dubai chocolate at Mixie's and I'll separately review those places. I appreciated the higher stools attached to tables/counters inside with places to rest your feet. Overall I would say it's pretty inviting inside with the circular placement of restaurants, including a few in the middle . LED Lighting is on the dimmer side but there's lots of natural light coming in from the wall of windows. Staff were friendly and helpful at each place I stopped by to ask about the menu. It's a good option for eating out in Riverside, especially if you have a group with different tastes or cravings. There's something for everyone! read more

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Riverside food lab is a great place to go if you're waiting to see a show at fox theater. It's right next door. Also really close to municipal auditorium if youre there for a concert. Will be back to try other places. read more

Cool vibe, everyone was friendly. The variety was fantastic, something for everyone. We had pizza(4.5) & Mediterranean (4.5). Easy access to parking, super clean, and walking distance to the Mission Hotel,Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. This isnt my first time visiting FL and it won't be my last. BTW - Great place to chill outside and hangout! read more

A friend and I were going to a concert nearby and were looking for a place to grab an early dinner. The Food Lab is right next to the venue and looked interesting, so we decided to check it out. The building it is in has a multi-story parking garage, and if you tell the attendant you are there for the Food Lab, the first 90 minutes is free. What a great food court! It has a dozen or so different food and drink places including burgers (smash & plant based), pizza, hot chicken, sushi, ramen, Mexican food, Mediterranean food, Cajun seafood, smoothies and boba, ice cream, shaved ice, a beer place, and a cocktail bar. If you can't find something to eat here, you must not be hungry. Some of the individual food places have their own seating, and there are also many common area tables throughout the interior. There is also a spacious covered outdoor patio with lots of tables. Fufu's Mideast Grill caught our eye, so we ordered food from there. We both ordered the beef kabob plate ($22.95) and I choose tabouli and fries for my two sides. The food was pretty slow to come out, about fifteen to twenty minutes. However it was a busy Friday night, and we were pleased that when the food was finally ready, it had all been cooked fresh to order. The two beef kabobs had a good amount of meat, which was cooked medium rare as requested, along with some onion and tomato. The rice was nice and fluffy, and the fries were hot and crisp. I'm picky about my tabouli, and this was one of the better ones I have had in a while. If it had a little more lemon juice, it would have rivaled my favorite place for tabouli. We watched them make the pita bread, and it was warm and very fluffy. Excellent fresh ingredients made to order, you can't beat that. We also got a few beers from Beerfarm to accompany our meal. They have about 20 beers on tap and very reasonable prices. I had a Dodger Blond Ale which was very good. It was a pleasant surprise when the bartender mentioned that Dodger branded beers are discounted when there is a Dodgers game on which was the case. The Dodgers happened to clinch a World Series berth a short time later! This is a great spot, and I'll definitely return to grab a bite and drink the next time I'm out here for a concert. read more

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3 1/2 Stars! Visited the Riverside Food Lab for the first time this past week during lunch, and I was immediately impressed by the great atmosphere and variety of food options! The place gives off such good vibes, lively but relaxed. It does feel a little dated and maybe due for a renovation but it was clean enough. Even though it's not a huge food hall, it's super family-friendly. The standout was definitely the vegetarian cheeseburger from Monty's. Honestly, one of the best I've ever had. I'm not even vegetarian and I'm craving it again. We also loved the shawarma from Baba's, which was flavorful and satisfying. The Cajun shrimp taco we and Cajun fries we tried from another stall was just okay. We'll be back next time we're in Riverside or staying near the Mission Inn when we want good food at affordable prices. read more

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What a pretty cool vibe and place to check out or come for a date night! A variety of places to eat and so many options, why not try a few at a time! that's what we did. However, our combinations could have been better thought out. We did Cajun and Mexican. There is a bar, and it is quite big to offer many seats, there is also seating inside and outside. It was a busy Saturday weekend with the Festival of Lights, but it was a great first experience. We would definitely come back! Food lab is located right next to Game Lab, although food and drinks are not allowed inside Game Lab so plan to be eat before or after going to Game Lab. Food Lab was also hosting a "Pictures with Santa" and new "Maruchan" Gold line products and offering to try one of three. The line was pretty long, but it did move quickly. read more

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i love to have such a great food hall. I love that they also have small events for people to join. They also have an arcade by the area. Love the choices of food as well!!! read more

SMALLER FOOD HALL near HOTELS & VENUES! I'm increasingly enjoying the Riverside Food Lab, we came for a quick ice cream stop at Mixies on this visit after a show at the Fox Theatre next door! The exit to the theatre literally leads you to the front of the food lab! I got excellent vibes and great food during my visit. My ice cream was great and the indoor temperature wasn't outrageous like last time! The RFL staff were constantly cleaning and wiping tables. I appreciate cleanliness in busy public spaces like this. It's a smaller food hall, but it's definitely got food traffic. It's got Baba's Chicken (a Yelp favorite), Mixies (ice cream), Papa Smash (Anime Smash Burgers) and so much more. The Food Lab bar is pretty neat too! If you're looking for vegetarian/vegan options, they have them here! RFL is a family friendly place, I come here with my parents and we typically enjoy every visit when the AC is on lol. The RFL also has special gaming events in the next door Game Lab (an arcade) and weekly social events inside the Food Lab like Karaoke Night and paint-n-sips! Note: If you're staying in Downtown, the Food Lab is near a Hyatt Place and Holiday Inn! It's very accessible to get here by foot. read more

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We really like stopping at the cool food court for a bite when we are in the area. There is a little something for everyone--except, believe it or not, Mexican. There used to be a taqueria, but it has closed since the last time we were here. There are places for burgers, hot chicken, shrimp, ramen, pizza, gyros, ice cream, and sushi, as well as a couple of beer/cocktail places. The decor is pretty interesting with lots of cartoon-y, graffiti-ish stuff on the walls and a lot of neon signs. They have fun events here, too. We saw ads for karaoke night, college night, whiskey and wine Wednesday, and painting night. Today we had a bento box from Soho Ramen, some hot chicken and grilled cheese from Baba's Hot Chicken, and an Italian salad from Bricks and Birch. read more

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I've tried several restaurants inside the Food Lab, and I've enjoyed them all--some more than others. More recently, I tried shrimp tacos and fried fish tacos from the new Cajun restaurant, Shrimp Shack (where Dhat Creole used to be). I tried the shrimp tacos first, and I really enjoyed them. They definitely did NOT skimp on the shrimp! There was so much shrimp, a few of them fell out after a couple bites. These tacos are probably the most packed shrimp tacos I've ever had. The flavors are amazing, and they have just the right amount of sauce on them. The fish tacos are also good, but if I had to choose, I'd say the shrimp tacos are better. There's also a good amount of fish on the tacos, and they also had a good amount of sauce. The only negative for me is I felt the fish tacos were a bit too salty. The fish is also fried hard, so if you prefer it on the softer side, you may need to request that when you order. I plan to go back to try the beignets. I was too full after those tacos to try them last time. read more

Looking for gluten free options for a celiac friend. Figured with a half dozen options there'd be something- yeah it was a mess of fried foods. Tbf I didn't order anything cause we couldn't eat with dietary restrictions, but you think with 1/2 dozen kitchens you'd have some diversity of offerings. read more

This was such a disappointing experience. The reviews were good, so my friends and I had lunch here after visiting the Cheech Museum. It is basically a glorified food court. People of all ages were there but it seemed to be mostly high school aged kids. The outdoor seating is the way to go. I had some chicken teriyaki. It was not good. The rice was undercooked. The chicken was dry. Very little sauce. My wife had Greek food. She said it was okay. My friends had pizza which they enjoyed. I can't help but think that I just made a bad choice in vendors? Don't think I will return. read more

honestly always love everything the food lab has to offer! It's definitely a good hangout spot. Right now because of the holidays they actually have a Maruchan pop up outside. It's honestly so cute and I was really excited to try it. You get to try one of three new flavors. I decided on the miso & afterwards they ask a few questions and you can get some cute stickers. As for inside food lab, I always enjoy eating at Baba's Hot Chicken. I love ordering their cheese fries lol and I forgot to take a photo but their chicken is really good too. I got the nuggets this time, mild, and they were so yummy. There's also a boba spot inside, a little bar area and so many other things to choose from. I'm really happy we have this spot with so much variety. :) read more

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Great place with a lot of options. I was here for a late dinner (9 pm) on a weekday and almost every shop was still open. My hotel room was across the street so I walked over, but it looks like there is street parking and maybe a nearby garage(?). There were still a lot of customers as well. There's indoor and outdoor seating, like at a food court in a mall. You just pick the shop you want to buy food from and then go find a table to eat at once you receive your food. I opted to eat at Soho ramen Riverside (there's another location not in Riverside). I got the breaded chicken curry with rice and an aloe vera drink. I ordered from a self service kiosk, but the person who handed me the drink and food was friendly. Food was great. I enjoyed it and finished every last bite. The curry on the side was great also, but a bit salty for my taste. Overall, great place and I picked a great option to eat at. read more

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FUN ENVIRONMENT GREAT FOOD MANY CHOICES!!!! my nephew LOVED this place! oven baked pizza amazing and lebanese mediterranean meal delicious. ARCADE LAB right outside read more

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Everything is over priced ! Might as well cook at home. Karaoke isn't a vibe anymore sad how many people show up

After a long day at my glambabies birthday party, we stopped here... I'm a glamma(bragging rights and irrelevant I know)!!! This place is so cool!! Inside there's bars and restaurants, next door, there's an entire room of video games for those who enjoy gaming. Warning.. this involves an witnessed incident onsite As we roam through next door in the food lab, we noticed a drunk lady walking through the premises swirving ... suddenly she, (the drunk lady,) walked up to a" minor" who was probably 16yrs old in which,( she appeared to have been on a school field trip)... was slapped or punched( by the drunk lady) so hard that everyone could hear it!! The 16yold was holding her red cheek, while the entire party of other students and staff stood in disbelief in shock and, at a stand still!!! The entire place got quiet!!! At least, it felt like it! I looked at the Lil girl and asked her Loudly "DID SHE JUST HIT YOU"? The Lil girl says " yes"while holding her cheek as her party of humans stood still, in disbelief!! I screamed" SECURITY SECURITY"and a few of them came running.... whereas one security ran right past me to apprehend the drunk lady who he was having a hard time with. (He must've witnessed it or had reports before my scream). I then, went up to another security and told him that I wanted the drunk human arrested IMMEDIATELY AND SHE SHOULD BE CHARGED WITH CHILD ABUSE!! I was not leaving until I made sure that the drunk was detained in which, she was. Side note: Humans, instead of taking photos and video of incidents... be a kind human, and help one another!!! Back to the story: While standing there, angry as heck about a minor being hurt .... suddenly, while my back was turned, waiting for security to call 911, the drunk ladys friend (who wasn't drunk), started screaming at me(because the security who I was talking to, pointed at her while talking to me, telling me to look) to hear the friend saying that her friend was just drunk...I turned around and asked her. "What did you say" however, after I asked her what she said. " she kept saying "that she... the non drunk, didn't do anything " while shrugging her shoulders‍ I told her(the friend of the drunk) that," your drunk friend, hit a minor and she should be arrested...I want her arrested!!! The friend didn't say anything else to me, after that!! ( I may have left out what I really said, but this is a kid friendly version) My heart goes out to the 16yr old. I could feel my blood boiling... I'm a huge kid advocate and love humans, especially kids!!! I would not want harm to ever come to children, especially by the hands of a drunk stranger who doesn't even know the child!!! I would've done the same thing for anyone!!! My niece had to talk me into leaving because she could see me getting more upset at this incident the longer we stuck around. All I wanted to do, was hug the 16yr old but, she was already embarrassed and you could tell she wanted to cry. Poor baby!!! Ugh, this really hurts my soul!!! There are so many staff members here but only a couple took the job seriously and apprehended the drunk lady. As we were leaving, another group of humans stopped us and told us that, the drunk lady kicked their elderly dad. This is unacceptable and security did a great job apprehending the drunk. I hope that the drunk woke up this morning in jail and have to go to court for child and elderly abuse!!! Recommendations Overall, security should be spread out, walking around and not standing in one group!!! All signs of any humans getting wasted, to the point of becoming boisterous and aggressive, should be sent out of the establishment. Hopefully the parents, or teachers will read this post and contact me to press charges against that drunk lady who hurt this minor. If they pay my travel expenses, I'd happily testify!!! I wanted to do more to help this lovely kid, but I've grown accustomed to handling things according to the law as a good productive human meaning I've never been a thug but I've been a boxer in my youthful years... in this case, I wanted to grab the drunk and do a citizens arrest myself!!! (Amen) In closing This location is I absolutely love it in downtown Riverside California as there's lots of action including my favorite which is, the free bouncing low rider car show, and the bicycle crew with the bikes that light up, (all had their Ice cube and Tupac music)!!! It's a vibe!!! Yes, I recommend stopping here for a scroll or snack. read more

I tried the mini Birria tacos, and the were very flavorful. It came with salsa. The red one was really good and spicy. The green one was a bit spicy and flavorful. The third one was a creamy one with a bit of spice and guacamole. The consommé that came with the tacos was so good. read more

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This was my first time visit there and it was a great one. So many food options there made it hard to choose what we wanted to eat! We all got something different so we can try and share. We decided on this spot to hang out with my son's baseball team...this was a great idea. Very busy and loud because it's a food hall but there was everything available from sushi to chicken to Mediterranean and several bars offering beer and alcohol! The service was great and the location was kept clean and tables were cleared quickly! It was especially fun being that we got to see all the holiday decorations. We can't wait to come back! read more

Than you to the cleaning crew for making everything look clean, makes our dinner experience better. And also great customer sevice by Alexander. Keep up the great work! read more

I was staying in the area and saw this place and had to check it out. I'm so glad I did because I discovered some great food in here like Fufus and Monty's. Definitely check this place out. There's food and drink for everyone and the atmosphere is lively! read more

Good drinks for a bit cheaper price than the fox theater. Good food options. I enjoy the Mediterranean food and the Mexican food. It's a bit packed on weekends but weekdays are a slower more due able vibe. read more

Food Lab is a really cool spot in Riverside with a ton of different food options all in one place. It's nice because everyone in the group can grab something different depending on what they're in the mood for. Everything I tried was good and the place has a fun, lively atmosphere. They also have beer on tap which makes it a great place to hang out for a while and try a few different things. Definitely a solid spot to check out if you're in the area or going with friends. read more

Just not impressed there's to much going on and it feels cluttered. I prefer Main Street.

After our visit to Mount Rubidoux, we made our way here, definitely feeling hungry for some delicious food. Thanks to Yelp, we found this spot, and it certainly lived up to our expectations. The atmosphere was lively and bustling with positive vibes. The staff was welcoming and offered great recommendations on the menu. My fiancé and I had different preferences on what to order. Both places satisfied our appetites and left us eager to come back when we're in the neighborhood read more

Been quite recently, mainly for Montys since I'm a fan of their vegan burgers and hot dogs. I also liked Baba's hot chicken. Loose Leaf Tea boba was good when first opened, now it's just ok. But man oh man. Since this place opened like almost 7 years ago now, it's kind of declined. The vendors haven't been very good. Quality is not great actually. Even my fav Montys doesn't quite taste as good anymore. It's a bummer because this is much closer to me. And ofc everything is overpriced. I recently checked out the Redlands Public Market which I felt was more superior food-wise than here. Haven City is also better in Rancho. read more

Loved discovering this vibrant spot in Riverside! So many great food choices and such an energetic atmosphere. The place was bustling -- and the Selena mural was absolutely beautiful! Definitely a cool place to hang out. read more

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A MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE! If you are ever visiting Riverside you must stop by the food lab & game lab. There is so many good places inside with such a warm environment. So many different options and once of my favorite spots in Riverside read more

Ate at Maki Sushi and it was delicious!!! I got a poke bowl, seared eel nigiri, and a blackberry mocktail that was so good! The server was very attentive and patient while my boyfriend and I picked out what we wanted in our poke bowls. I always love the ambiance at the Riverside Food Lab, it always has good music and good vibes. read more

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Food was good and the service was nice. For the ambiance nothing special drove a long way so I was kinda let down.

I often make the drive from Murrieta to Riverside just to visit food lab. Inside there is a array of different type of food places you can try! Also a few dessert, boba places & a nice bar to grab a cold beer! I often go to the Japanese restaurant; everything is made to order & is very tasty, fresh & hot. Their bento boxes are served with soup also! Great food spot to visit, when wanting a quick bite! read more

A locals favorite! second time i get to visit this place. it was a bit warm. seems like they don't run their ac properly doesn't help that there is a lot of food businesses. it felt so muggy in there. They do have an outside seating area with view to the downtown area. conveniently located downtown Riverside parking can be hard to find if busy but there is parking in the back. Here you can find Ramen, Pizza, Mediterranean, Cajun, and Mexican along with vegan options. you can also find tasty drinks and some nice desserts. service from there corner bar was okay, though the server did state that they would be closing soon. family friendly. plenty of seating inside and out. read more

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A great place with a wide selection of foods to choose from. From pizza, to hot chicken sandwiches, Lebanese to Cajun, vegan burgers, smash burgers, açaí bowls, ice cream, and a full bar. Service is great, area well maintained. Nice place to kick back and relax! read more

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Really liked the Riverside Food Lab. There is a nicely curated selection of counter restaurants to choose from. There are a lot of vegan restaurants too. Seating is a little limited so to go is probably best. The Lab is located right downtown so it's convenient to hotels and the convention center. Highly recommend. read more

I love this place it's a lot of different things to pick from I like the hot chicken sandwich in here and the vegan hamburger spot I forgot the name of it but the burger is so good I forgot it's not meat..lol read more

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Cool that there's a lot of options in one spot, and all the restaurants are very good. It's a little warm inside because of all the kitchens because so close and open, but there's outside Destin that is comfortable. The bar is good too. Nice spot for a quick bite with good variety. read more

Another Inland Empire find. Lots of artisanal eateris and bars to choose from. If you are a foodie then this is the place to visit. Eateres that I visited include: Baba Chicken Loose Leaf Boba Maki Sushi Miies ice cream and cookies Shrimp shack Soho Ramen There's many more that I didn't get to look at but will try another time. Their current event is "College Night at the Food Lab" which happens every Thursday night. This is the day that college students get a discount on food and drinks when you present your valid student ID. Also from Tuesday to Thursday, the Riverside Game Lab is offering Happy Hour where games are 50% off from 5 - 9 PM. read more

Food was great. Super clean. I saw this employee Alan, keeping everything clean and Awesome. Totally would recommend to all my friends. read more