Yafa cuisine

Cheba Hut Toasted Subs is the Real Deal when it comes to Subs. I ordered The Bomb which is a…read moreMeatball Sub. This Meatball Sub was Perfect a 10 out of 10. The bread was the garlic bread. The sauce used with the meatballs was so amazing and tasted so fresh. The addition of the Mushrooms and Bell Pepper made it over the top for me . The perfect sandwich.

There's a definite vibe when entering and you can smell all the delicious fragrances! Youre warmly…read moregreeted by the staff when walking in. Parking is limited but lots of parking in the neighborhood and it was nice to have a walk before getting lunch. I went with the power plant sandwich and got a brownie too. The brownie was moist and super sweet while I enjoyed the mixture of guac., hummus, and mushroom in my sandwich. There was plenty of seating inside but I got my order to go which was nicely wrapped so when I ate it, still piping hot. Im looking forward to trying the rest of the menu!

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Gram's Mission BBQ

3.6(913 reviews)

1.8 mi

Excellent service and food is really tasty.. I ordered combo plane ribs and brisket soo so good!…read more Sides greenies and Mac and cheese! In addition I added the sweet tea I will definitely return

I stopped by Grams Bar B Que and had a mixed experience. The vibes inside were great welcoming…read moreatmosphere, clean space, and polite workers who made me feel taken care of. Unfortunately, the food didn't match the quality of the service. I ordered a 1/2 slab of beef ribs for about $45 before tax. They *looked* perfectly seasoned, but the flavor just wasn't there. It honestly tasted like pepper seasoning was thrown on after cooking. The biggest disappointment was the texture, the meat was extremely tough, easily the toughest ribs I've ever had. The only highlight was the barbecue sauce, which was actually pretty good, but not enough to save the dish. Overall, despite the nice vibes and friendly staff, the food missed the mark for me. Nothing about this experience would make me return

Fried catfish, Cajun wings, fried green tomatoes, collard greens

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The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe

4.5(866 reviews)

So good I came back 2 days in a row!…read more Right in the heart of downtown Riverside is the most delicious and precious sandwich shop. Right when we walked in the door, we were hit with the smell of freshly baking bread. We ordered a variety of items from a chicken salad salad, a tuna salad salad, a tuna salad wrap with avocado, a toasted grilled cheese and a turkey avocado sandwich on a croissant. The stars of the show may have been the potato salad and the pasta salad. All and all everything tasted fresh and delicious. My 4-year-old picky eater requested we go back the next day and that's how I knew it was top notch. As if this place couldn't get any better, we had impeccable service from the husband and wife owners each day. They informed us they've been in business over 25 years and the long line developing behind us was a testament just to house special this place actually is. Definitely give this spot a try!

Attended a conference at the Riverside Convention Center and grabbed lunch at the Upper Crust. Very…read morewarm and welcoming. I was also offered samples since it was my first time visiting. I had a turkey and ham sandwich with half carrot sticks/ half fruit. It was all fresh and tasty. I will definitely visit again when in the area!

Inside area where you order :)

Chicken salad on wheat with pasta salad

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French dip

Wonderland Bake Shop

3.5(11 reviews)

1.8 mi

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I had a great experience ordering my custom birthday cake from Cupcakes and Curiosities!!When…read moreshowing my inspo to the owner I was able to choose every detail of the cake. All that was really important to me was that they got the pochacco (character in the middle) right, and they absolutely DID!! I'm so happy that everything came out looking so nice!!

Got the cookies 'n cream cupcake. The frosting is delicious. Wish the cake was a little softer or…read moreairy but still quite delicious. I want to go back with my fam.

Beautiful tiered cake with fresh flowers.

Chocolate brownie cookie

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Fufu's Mid East Grill

4.0(820 reviews)

I give FuFu's a solid 3.5. It's a nice, quick Mediterranean eat in a food court…read more I came to visit my friend and visit nearby businesses in Riverside in a food court. The food court had a variety of options and there was ample seating inside and out. All the indoor tables were taken but ambiance was nice and seemed busy with plenty of patrons. We decided to try Fufu's and it was pretty good. It reminded me of a Mediterranean chipotle and I thought the food was pretty fresh. The cashier was nice and gave me the option to choose half lettuce and half rice. I liked the chicken with the buffalo sauce and the rice + lettuce combo tasted nice with the protein. I liked the additional toppings of the pickles and tomatoes because it tasted refreshing with the other foods. My friend unfortunately did not really like his meal. He got a beef kabob and other toppings but the meall overall didn't taste good to him. He also only had the option of just rice and wish he was presented with the option of half rice, half lettuce. Overall, it was a fresh eat and I'd eat it again for a quick lunch.

I tried the falafel at the mediterranean place which was ok. The sandwich was a little soggy and…read morebland, but the side of hot sauce helped add some flavor. My falafel wasn't fully cooked the first time I came. My friends got the beef gyro bowls and enjoyed that. They thought it was a great option! The staff is really friendly but the service is pretty slow. I'll probably skip out on this place next time for the falafel, but if you eat meat, worth trying.

Picture of the establishment

Steak Beef Kabob Plate

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Fufu's!

Riverside Food Lab

4.1(900 reviews)

This is a great spot to meet a friend, which is exactly what I did. They had all types of food and…read morealso 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.

This is one of the better food labs. Ive been to a food lab in downtown Santa ana, but this has…read morebetter 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.

Mediterranean

Nigiri from Maki Bomb

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Brass Monkey Social

ProAbition

Food was great, wait times weren't that bad, just had a problem with a photographer they had at the…read moreplace. She kept insisting on taking photos even after being told no three times, was annoying when we were just trying to enjoy our drinks and already being told no once.

Hello! I recently dined at ProAbition over the weekend…read morewith a couple of friends. This was my first visit. My friends and I were in Riverside for a concert at the Fox Theater. It was a beautiful day so we dined outside on the patio. I enjoyed lunch (Cesar salad with grilled shrimp) and the Brussels sprouts bowl my friends and I shared was exquisite! Definitely have to return for those and the atmosphere was very delightful. The manager Michael seated us and was very pleasant. Dania was our server and she was ver y nice as well. My only complaint were the flies that gathered around the food during our meal. I guess. That's expected when eating outside.

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Bricks and Birch

3.7(228 reviews)

2.0 mi

Great service, fast…read more i especially like the pizza dough soft but crunchy on the crust side. gooey cheese which is great!!! i love it and my kids love it!! will be back

I attempted to order pizzas on Sunday night and had a frustrating experience. When I first…read moreapproached the register, I was greeted by an employee who informed me that any pizza order would take approximately 30 minutes. I said thank you and stepped away briefly less than a minute to confirm with my group which pizzas to order and which card I'd be using. When I returned to the register, I was told the wait time had suddenly changed to 45 minutes to an hour. This was confusing, especially since I didn't see any new customers place orders in that short time. I wouldn't have had an issue with the longer wait if it had been communicated clearly from the start. What really stood out, though, was the tone of the employee. The response came off as snarky and dismissive, which made the interaction feel unnecessarily unpleasant. A little patience and professionalism would have made a big difference. I hope the staff can work on improving their customer service, as it directly impacts the overall experience.

Pepperoni pizza

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Soho Ramen

2.2(359 reviews)

2.0 mi

This restaurant is located inside the food lab. The food lab is a place with different restaurants…read moreinside. I walked inside the Food Lab and came across Soho Ramen. I walked over to check the menu out and noticed they had a lot of Vegan options to choose from. They have a counter and kiosks you can order from. After asking the person behind the counter a few questions about the menu, i decided to order the Salt and pepper edamame Vegan Ramen. After about 10 minutes my order was ready? I sat in the dining area.The edamame came in a separate box from the ramen. I tasted the edamame first they were basic nothing spectacular about them. The ramen was the star it was flavorful. I spiced it up a little bit just because I like my ramen spicy. All in all it was pretty good and the service was good as well.

The food court is definitely a great concept. Still have to wait line and place an order using a…read morekiosk but no online ordering... I ordered my food at 12:11pm and got it at 1:06 pm. Mind you I ordered maybe the easiest thing on the menu, rice bowl with shrimp... Okay at 45 mins I attempt to get someone's attention, the girl finally comes to the counter and I ask the status of my order... she just looks at my receipt and says "not yet" I stand at the counter for few more mins at which point I ask for a refund they take my receipt and I go grab a chicken sandwich, that takes 7'mins to get... I go back to SoHo and ask for my refund and a Asian man comes up to me yelling saying "can't you see where busy" and I respond with "I asked the status from the girl and she took my receipt" This man is yelling like I just stole something. I just grab the food and walk away. !!!!!! Be sure to ask someone that is waiting for food how long they've been waiting before you even bother!!!!!

The restaurant and horrible staff

Pork Chashu Pork Bento

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The front counter.

Monty's Good Burger

4.4(1.6k reviews)

2.0 mi

I can't get enough of Monty's!…read more We need one of these closer to Corona/ Murrieta etc. Spread them throughout the Inland Empire please! We need more Monty's locations! It's either Riverside or Los Angeles. The Los Angeles location is nice because it has standard restaurant seating and the vibe is full on Monty's! It's so cool! I hope they grow and open more locations. My husband and I just drove an hour to get to the Riverside location. We're only able to come once a month because it's so far away. We would hit it once a month if it were closer, maybe more than once a month. Service is always great at this location. They have stickers and buttons available. The seating is bar stools at a counter inside the food lab. The food is amazing! It's always perfectly made and it hits the spot when we miss the Monty's plant-based chicken. The burgers are good. Love the fries and tots! Definitely do the "maxed out" tots or fries. Those are the best! I love the kale salad and add chicken on top. My husband loves the chicken burgers. We always bring friends here to try Monty's plant-based grub! This place rocks.

As a 10 year vegetarian I had to try this place. I ordered 2 good burgers, 50/50 (fries and tots…read morew/side of ranch), and a cherry cola. The burger was pretty good, but I've had better. Fries and tots were decent. Would love to come back to try the dog and chicken sandwich. Service was quick. They had a good amount of counter seating but it was pretty busy. I absolutely love their mascot though and they have free stickers that look like him. All food is vegetarian friendly! 100% plant-based.