First time trying this place , line was fast Amazing staff and food , I recommend the steak and…read moresoft eggs with an arcajillo 10/10 , felt like I only waited 5 mins to less for some bomb ass food

Arcade Coffee in Riverside has quickly become one of my favorite spots. I've tried several of their…read moreholiday drinks, and every single one has been delicious--flavorful, well-balanced, and clearly made with care. Their pastries are also really good and pair perfectly with a coffee or seasonal drink. The space itself is clean, modern, and has a really trendy, inviting vibe. It's the kind of place you actually want to sit and stay awhile, whether you're catching up with someone or just enjoying some time to yourself. Every visit has been consistently great--nothing has ever disappointed. Overall, Arcade Coffee is a solid go-to in Riverside if you want good drinks, good pastries, and a nice atmosphere.

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!

SERVICE here is VERY BAD!…read more The service at Back to the Grind was genuinely one of the most unprofessional customer service experiences I've had. While I was in the middle of placing my order, an older gentleman wearing glasses abruptly walked away from me mid-conversation to speak with someone he knew. No acknowledgment, no "I'll be right back," nothing. I was left standing there confused and waiting while they casually chatted amongst themselves. At the same time, my husband approached another employee -- a young woman with very long black hair and a pink bandana (see pic)-- simply to ask for the WiFi password. Without even looking at him, she told him he needed to "buy something first." When he explained that I was already ordering, she repeated herself in a dismissive tone and continued making sandwiches without making eye contact once. What stood out most wasn't just the lack of hospitality, but the overall attitude from multiple staff members. The environment felt cold, dismissive, and inconvenienced by customers being there at all. Ironically, the café advertises community classes like yoga and live meditation classes on the window, yet basic customer service and professionalism seem completely absent. The food itself was fine, which is why this review is specifically about the service experience. Even after how poorly we were treated, I still left a tip because I refuse to match that level of disrespect. Management seriously needs to address the customer service culture here. One rude interaction can happen anywhere -- but multiple employees displaying the same behavior reflects a larger issue.

I found this place a few weeks ago and was impressed with coffee and the loaded breakfast burrito…read more I came back again today hoping that they could duplicate the quality and quantity of both. They did. Ordered the loaded burrito with sausage and bacon. It was in fact loaded. There was not a single bite that did not have sausage, bacon, crispy potato, cheese, avocado, AND sour cream. Wrapped all nice and pretty like a burrito present. You literally cannot go wrong with this breakfast burrito. The salsas are good. Green has a little kick to it in spice and tanginess. Red is really mild, almost like a pico. Ordered the Morenita with 2 added shots of espresso (yes, I'm a caffeine addict, lol!). It was delicious, the espresso was rich and flavorful. I have a feeling that every time I come here in the future, my order will stay exactly the same. Keep in mind, the food is made fresh to order, so you can wait for a minute especially if there is a few people already enjoying this place. The inside is a nice little set up, but I always enjoy sitting outside. Highly recommend this place.

You're here for the review. Here it is…read more BOMB. Everything on the menu is delicious. I've tried just about every food item, and today went with the sausage burrito. Thick, meaty, eggy, cheesy goodness. Today I was lucky to receive both the green and red salsas. Which is better? Naw, it doesn't work like that. They each have their own flavors and hit differently with each bite. Not enough kick for y'all, but for me it was perfect (lightweight). For coffee, I went with El Chino, which is their version of a Vietnamese Coffee. Without stirring, you're going to get that moment you're looking for. After a good stir, you're sipping on a creamy, but strong coffee. Perfect for those who need a quick boost. The girls here always take care of you, answers your questions and provide the best service. If you're not a fan of lines, set your alarm to come a little earlier than your normal coffee run (pre-9am). Either way, come here and try it yourself, you won't be disappointed.

This used to be a spot I'd come to if I was in the area, but now it is the destination! Everything…read moreon the menu is delicious. I struggle to ever choose just one dessert, so we usually get a few and share. The management really makes us feel taken care of, no matter how busy it is. Try the honeycomb sweet bread, it's perfect morning, noon, and night.

Overall: a cute place and concept( pretty expensive and hot or miss food…read more ---- My number one gripe is that there were no prices on any of their items in their display case for food and desserts. How are people supposed to know how much things cost? If here is enough room to have the name of the product on it, it's not hard to put the number of dollars it costs right there next to it. I hateeeee when coffee shops do this! The coffee was an iced pistachio latte for $8.50, and various food items that we had no idea the totals until charged for the bill, I don't remember the exact number but I was kind of shocked at the total price of everything which I think was high $30s-40s? The interior was super cute with their red chairs and their story concept on the walls. The seats were comfortable and it was pretty crowded in the coffee shop with students and people working on their laptops. The food wasn't that good. For the prices we paid I kind of expected more, especially from that chicken roll item. The chicken was very dry and the flavors were lacking. It tasted like something you can get frozen from the stores that you just microwave or air fry.I enjoyed the cheesecake, but I didn't really like the pistachio milk cake, it tasted Joe they just mixed their milk solution with pistachio pudding powder (based off of the to bright/unnatural green color of it) and didn't flavor it with any real pistachio nuts. I enjoyed the coffee as well however I feel that the prices of everything was expensive especially when we didn't even know the prices of 3/4 of the things we purchased. I understand that we can ask how much each thing cost but how annoying would it be to ask about every single one. It would be very annoying and such a hassle for the cashier too. On the plus side parking is easy bc it shares it in a pretty big plaza. Another upside is that it's close to a ton of good food options in that area as well. ---- Overall: I wouldn't be back, expensive, don't know the price of their food bc none of it is listed out, and the food is hit or miss, interior decor is very cute tho

I love this place , love the staff , great customer service, it's the vibe , I moved & still drive…read morea way to get my fav strqa Matcha. shout out to Shammai she always gets it right .

The feng shui is feng shuingggg. I was introduced to this location from a yelp event and finally…read morefound the time to make it back on my own. They rearranged the interior and it is the perfect set up. Idk if it was a busy day or short staffed day, but when I came there was a line to the door with two people working. I was not in a rush and planned to work at the shop so it all worked out for me. I ordered their loaded breakfast sandwich in a croissant and caramel cafe latte. Okay.. I was steered wrong, but also super indecisive. The croissant is not the way to go if you don't like getting dirty while eating. It was bomb, don't get me wrong. However, I had flakes all over myself, table and floor. The cafe latte was really good and perfectly balanced. The shop is very inviting and designed beautifully. I really enjoyed seeing the different variety of plants and nicknacks. I would get the sandwich again, but on a bagel next time. Overall it was a really good experience and I can't wait to go back. They even have a tv for the World Cup games going on right now.

Excellent coffee spot with delicious drinks! I tried their seasonal mango sticky rice matcha and…read morefell in love!! The service here is top notch with the friendliest employees who make this cafe so welcoming! This is a popular study cafe with plenty of seats, outlets, WiFi, and a clean bathroom although the lighting is pretty dim! Overall, I highly recommend checking this place out!!

Totally unexpected coffee spot outside UCR. When you pull into the parking lot, it's some…read moresuspicious looking area. It doesnt even feel like a strip mall, and it's certainly not a shopping plaza. Feels like the area belongs to a shady insurance office, but Lift Coffee is there The interior is dark, warm, and cozy. Turns a hot Riverside day into an evening-like feel. It is super great for sitting and studying The only downside is that, the drinks and food can be a bit expensive. The drink I got was like $7 which is standard, but ir wasnt very profounding. Cookies latte was interesting but I saw that they used those fake cookies from a snack bag. Not the worst and it was also on a poster (cant complain haha), but I wonder if theyll ever make it homemade or something. Then Ill pay more for it, as the current iteration wasnt the best nor worst. Also, the food doesnt come with a price tag so beware

BOMBoloni literally in the name. The Ciambella was soft and dense. absolutely perfect little sweet…read moresnack with even better coffee and matcha. Rocky took our order and explained any questions we had. They set the vibe off right! Luis made our drinks and they came out made perfect. WORTH EVERY PENNY I PAID AND DEFINITELY COMING BACK.

Good service. The service was one of the best things I've seen in a while, everyone there is…read morefriendly and quick when doing their job. The atmosphere was cool and very welcoming. And the drinks there were super delicious and made with you in mind.

The menu is small. They do serve tasty food and coffee. Their dining area is small but cute…read more Service is great.

I love my ham sandwich with pesto . And my vanilla latte! Service is great!…read more Love the ambiance ! Great to hangout after long hard work, very relaxing!