50 Best Coffee Shops in Riverside

“This place is such a hidden gem, I loved it!! The coffee had such good flavor, if you appreciate good quality drinks and great prices definitely stop by! Kennedi was super helpful giving us her recommendations and explaining how specific drinks were made. The seating and ambiance was so chill and makes for a great cafe date!

When I was visiting a homeless man came by just asking for a cup of water and the owners personally served him a full plate of food and drink. They are such a wonderful and kind couple from what I observed, can't wait to visit again!! 10/10 experience!“

“Some of the Best tasting Coffee in Town.“

“Jump started my morning and the scones were amazing as well!“

“I didn't expect for the hot chocolate to be decorated with cream, but honestly it was delicious. Also, you can buy your dog a special coffee made for dogs and a little dog treat (dogs are accepted!) The best part is that the cafe is Christian and they put on a bunch of Christian songs!!!“

“I had the pleasure of enjoying a solo date here today, and it was exactly what I needed! The veggie crepe was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The restaurant itself is stunning, with beautiful décor and such a welcoming atmosphere.

The customer service was warm and inviting from the moment I walked in, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Whether you’re meeting friends or treating yourself to a little solo time, this is the perfect spot.

I will definitely be back! 💕🌹“

“Love this place! The ambiance, the staff, as well as the patrons.“

“Such a charming coffee shop with some of the most amazing pastries I’ve had in a long time. Everything looked beautiful in the display case and tasted even better — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care.
The prices were very reasonable, especially for the quality you’re getting, which made the experience even sweeter. Perfect spot to relax with a coffee, catch up with a friend, or treat yourself to a quiet moment. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more of their delicious pastries!“

“Excellent coffee outstanding customer services delicious kombucha 😋“

“So amazing , can’t wait to go back soon“

“Great quality, deliciously made food and drinks for breakfast and lunch! It’s a hidden gem that I will be returning over and over again! Highly recommend their pesto fried eggs and potatoes, and their sandwiches are made with freshly baked sourdough bread made in house. The lattes are amazing too! The almond croissant and blueberry muffins are to die for. Made to perfection! 👌🏻😋“

“This was a very pleasant experience! I wanted to try a new little spot while I was waiting for the fish store to open. I tried my luck at another establishment in the area and had a very negative experience. Still, I was waiting for the fish store to open and I had just got out the gym so I was starving, I had to continue to search for something to eat. I found this little gem and I do not regret it. 1st off, the staff was incredibly polite and inviting. Not only was I greeted by the cashier at the front counter by the name of Olivia but I was also greeted by the chef in the back through the kitchen window (I was unable to get his name) Olivia was very helpful and she actually eased my attitude and forget about my experience at the establishment I had prior to finding this place. They had many options such as cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, salads, toast, coffee, and smoothies.

I ordered the club sandwich combo with a fountain drink. This establishment gives you the option of house made potato chips and pre packaged chips, I got the house made chips. This sandwich is so fresh and pretty big. I was expecting slices of deli meat but instead I was given a nice thick turkey fillet, possibly a turkey breast. The avocado was nice and green and not that brown color. The tomatoes and lettuce were nice and crisp. The bacon was crispy and pair exceptionally well with the turkey. The house made chips were really good too, a bit salty but it balanced well with the sandwich. My total came out to $20 but I’m not complaining because I can tell these are quality ingredients and I also got a combo so it makes sense (to me at least) . I also tipped about $4 and some change.

This place is a 10/10 hands down. You can tell they make everything with love and care. I highly recommend this spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. I will definitely come back when I’m in the area!“

“The Pistachio Strawberry Milk drink here is actually pretty good. It's not too sweet either and I like the Strawberry puree as im eating chunks of strawberries while drinking. It's part of their pistachio series drinks and found in their ordering kiosk near the front counter and not on their above menu board. Could have used a little more pistachios on top and less ice. Would order again though, I liked it!

The service was good but there was an issue. Tried to download the rewards app to get points for this order as this was my first time here at any of the locations. Went through the process til they asked for the code that was texted messaged to my phone. Tried several times but no code was sent. I just decided to uninstall the app since I could not proceed in finishing creating my account and proceed with ordering. Not good.“

“Excellent coffee outstanding customer services delicious kombucha 😋“

“Great coffee! Fun festive menu options too!“

“I love trying new places, but this is the one of the few ones I always come by, the boba is delicious and the personal is always friendly, they customize my drink and even asked me to try it to make sure I like it, it was delicious by the way.“

“I love grabbing a coffee from this place! The workers are always nice and friendly when I go. My only true complaint has to do with the atmosphere. It's a good sized location, but there aren't any small tables or chairs for customers to sit down and have a nice chat while enjoying coffee together. However, I like all of the cool art, coffee mugs, shirts, socks, etc.“

“Been here a couple times recently saw a post on some social media about their banana fritter I went and picked up a dozen donuts for a event for my children and picked up that banana fritter. It was delicious and the kids loved the donuts. Oh yeah I had the bacon maple doughnut also man oh man delicious!“

“My friends and I are there every day during our clinical rotation and Reese is so nice! She’s incredibly fast because she knows our breaks are short and she’s always giving us the best recommendations. I know my coffee and food are going to taste extra good when Reese is there. Also the cafe is ADORABLE.“

“Delicious and the service is superior!“

“Love the christmas dragons“

“ive had their crepes twice i wanna say, and they're super good! but tbh i come here every time i go to the UV for Sonny Angels LOL. with how popular they've gotten, it's been harder to find AUTHENTIC ones literally anywhere. plus my dog likes to open them with me.“

“Their draft coffee and selection of bakery savors are my favorite for a quick stop refresher. Clean, bright open feel seating. Indoor or outdoor on the shaded patio. Great place to meet up with friends, family and associates.“

“The cashier-baristas at this location are very friendly and have come to know to me by my name. They make me feel welcome and recognized. I've had the regular matcha, strawberry matcha, and shaken peach cooler; they're all delicious and the price feels reasonable enough.

Wheelchair accessibility: This shop is within the mall and wheelchair access wouldn't be an issue as far as I can tell.“

“My strawberry snow and popcorn chicken were delicious and what I needed for my commute from work to home. Popcorn chicken was juicy and spicy.

George and James were also kind to talk to me and offer me some ube coffee that was bomb. Will definitely drop by again 💯“

“What can I not recommend?! Friendly service, bagel sandwiches are tasty. However, the lavender coffee with oat milk is the BEST! 😊“

“Enjoying my Mindful Sunday Funday at my favorite place Flavor Theory! I come every weekend to enjoy, relax, and chat with my favorite friends that prepare the good eats here! Come check them out!“

“LOVED IT !!!!!
Best Boba ever !!!
Very clean and family friendly location …Great staff and very quick service …went there with large group of friends and family and loved the way they served so many orders with perfection in such timely manner …definitely coming again !!!!“

“Stopped for breakfast on my way to work. The Dulce de Leche/Hot, was so delicious! I also got a Sausage Egg nd Cheddar BF sandwich. It was delicious as well. But the center of the sandwich was a bit cold. I went thru the drive thru. Didn't notice till i was down the street.“

“Super cute shop, cozy atmosphere, yummy coffee. Kind and helpful employees. It was my first time here, and I got a peppermint mocha. My husband got the Orange Clove latte and an orange scone. Everything was great!“

“Donut are fresh every time We’re come in ,friendly service, clean.“

“The best coffee I’ve ever had! I went by on Monday around the morning, this was my first time at Dutch Bros and this girl in the pink hat Fatima was so helpful! She helped me understand the menu and was interested in what I liked in my coffee!! We need more workers like her who care about the customer and not just their money. Please give that sweet girl a leadership position she knows how to help those who are a little confused by the menu like myself!! I will definitely be coming back!“

“Best Donuts in town! They are in the Target Shopping Center. Beside donuts, they offer sandwiches and egg burritos, have not tried them yet but they look good. Currently have a Special of 2 donuts and a medium size coffee, a little over $5. My favorite us the apple fritter!!!“

“Everyone there is so Friendly and nice,Very Clean“

“Staff is always nice and friendly. Coffee and food are also great. Nice family owned business where you see the owners working hard like the rest of the employees.“

“The staff is always amazing!“

“Rich flavor and fresh coffee. Love mocha Mexico.“

“Molino’s is one of my favorite spots in downtown Riverside, especially being right across from the Mission Inn. It’s a quaint, welcoming coffee shop with reasonable prices and a really solid selection.

My go to order is the affogato, and if you haven’t tried it served in a ceramic cup, you’re missing out. It just hits different. I’ll usually pair it with the avocado toast or keep it simple with a bagel and cream cheese.

I work remotely quite a bit, and this is one of those places where I can get my day started, enjoy my coffee, and knock out some work without feeling rushed. Great vibe, great location, and consistently good every time I stop in.“

“You don't need me to review Starbucks - you know what you're getting here, in terms of menu items. Whether its your preferred coffee, or you deem it a good value or not, I won't sway you.\n\nBut I WILL comment on are the people here, who are, as of this writing, excellent. I've visited a good deal of Starbucks around town, and this place easily has my favorite group of baristas. Everyone is helpful, friendly, and a pleasure to interact with.\n\nIt isn't the biggest Starbucks in town, but if you count the patio, there's a good amount of seating. If you're going there to work as I do, you'll appreciate the long high table with power outlets, which is easily the first-claimed seats in the place.“

“I’ve tried a ton of boba spots around Chicago, but Krak Boba in Riverside has easily become my new favorite. Their drinks are straight-up next level—especially the Frapstar. Oh my gosh, the Frapstar with chocolate is pure perfection. Creamy, rich, perfectly balanced sweetness, and that chocolate hits so good every single time. It’s dangerously addictive.
What I love most is how customizable everything is. You can really make each drink your own, and they never miss on the execution. The quality and consistency are top-tier.
Huge shoutout to the incredible Trina! She is an absolute GEM. Every time she’s on shift, the experience goes from great to unforgettable. She’s so efficient, friendly, and genuinely cares about getting every drink right. You can tell she puts love into each cup she makes. It’s rare to find that kind of energy and attention to detail. We don’t get to see her as often as we’d like, but whenever she’s there, it makes our whole day better. Management needs to know—they’ve got a superstar on their team!
Thank you Krak Boba and thank you Trina for making our boba runs so joyful. We’ll be back again and again! 💛
Highly recommend, especially the chocolate Frapstar. 10/10.“

“I just want to shout out Morgan for her incredible customer service. I was on the road and had an issue at a different location, and she didn’t hesitate at all to step in and make things right. Her consideration and kindness truly stood out, and I really appreciate the care she showed!“

“always leave feeling blessed“

“I love this Donut shop , they make delicious doughnut & Coffee ,“

“Always friendly and remember who I am and know my dog gets very excited about the cup of whip cream 👍♥️🐶♥️“

“I visited this spot when I was home from Wisconsin, and missed my old Riverside coffee bean. The staff here was AMAZING, and the coffee was always spot on! They even remembered my order when I came in! Thanks for making me the best white chocolate ice blended I have ever had guys! That red velvet was to die for as well! Seriously, give these guys a raise! They deserve it. Tip your baristas! ;)“

“fast quick service at walk in“

“I visited recently for the first time and had a good experience. The service was amazing, Arturo was kind and very helpful with navigating the menu. While I enjoyed my drinks, I did notice that it was a bit stuffy inside and I had to step out. I don't know if that place just runs hot or if there is just no air flow. Other than that, our experience was pretty good and our drinks were delicious.“

“Rich flavor and fresh coffee. Love mocha Mexico.“

“After trying boba milk and fruit teas in many shops, 7 Leaves comes out as one of the most authentic. They even have a kitchen in the back where they cook the taro and mung beans etc so that their taro milk tea doesn’t just come from a “powder” but from actual taro. I believe they even have a specialist in charge of quality control of their teas. All in all, they use authentic and high quality materials. It is totally worth the drive to find a 7 Leaves.

So next time you order a taro milk tea for example, elsewhere, watch them add the taro powder to the milk. Ask them where the powder comes from …. You’ll want to go back to 7 Leaves and get authentic tea with authentic food ingredients.“

“The original Japanese cheesecake is absolutely delicious. We tried it in the store for the first time and had to buy another one to take home! The prices and sizes could be a little questionable, but quality and flavor make it worth it. We also tried the strawberry iced matcha latte and the coconut matcha iced latte which were both good and matcha wasn’t lost in all the sweetness. Amazing food, great ambiance and friendly staff.“