Great food and service! Amazing atmosphere as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nena Garcia
Made a reservation well in advance for my sister’s birthday I even called evening before to ask if it would be ok to add an additional person making it a party of 4 I was told no problem .. upon arriving there were no tables available inside this venue is very small we were advised we could sit outside however it was to warm we were then told we could sit at the bar with my 19 year old niece ..We opted to leave and go to the mission inn to celebrate. I was extremely disappointed that we were not accommodated with a reservation . Be aware that there is really no reservation accommodations here.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Robert Sharp
We sat at the bar excellent customer service. The food was outstanding. And it was moderately priced for what we ordered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Billy Robles
I would recommend this place in a heart beat. The food was great and the service was spectacular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Moore
No service after 15 minute wait after asking for menus.
Greg González
Today is my birthday, and my husband and I made our way down from the heights of Moreno Valley to spend the morning in downtown Riverside. We wandered the main strip in search of a place with charm, elegance, and good brunch vibes—and that’s how we stumbled upon Crafts Lounge. We had passed it before but never stopped in. Today felt like the perfect occasion.
While reservations are recommended (especially for brunch), we were lucky—they graciously seated us at the bar. And what a treat it turned out to be. Kari, a fae-like beauty and master mixologist, has curated a brunch cocktail menu that’s as thoughtful as it is refreshing—light on the palate and wonderfully balanced.
My husband went with the chicken and waffles, which were airy, buttery, and perfectly crisp—the kind of dish that makes an entrance even before the first bite. I ordered the steak benedict, which was equally impressive: a tender, well-seasoned cut of beef topped with a rich and velvety hollandaise sauce. Both were plated beautifully and tasted even better than they looked.
Crafts Lounge completely exceeded our expectations. The service, the food, and the ambiance were all exceptional. We’ll definitely be back—and next time, we’ll make a reservation. Highly recommend this spot for a special occasion or just a damn good brunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SuperMario McKinley
Small spot but the decor and ambiance is nice. Food was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Maddox
Went here for brunch with my family and really enjoyed it. The staff was great especially Mesa who worked with me to accommodate 14 of us. It's a small place and she was able to sit us all comfortably. I love the mimosas flight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Purdyboi1r
The food was amazing! I was very impressed. The place is small but if you make reservations for like a group of 6 they can definitely accommodate you. I went there with a party of 5. We all got different dishes like 6-7 dishes, and they all look appetizing and were very exquisite. I could not believe everything was that good for the price we paid, very worth it. The signature cocktails were amazing, and what made things better was the music. Let me tell you, I felt as if the music was exclusively catered to me and my group. We grew up in the 90's and 2000's and they were playing nothing but hits of that era hip hop. Just a great spot really enjoyed my birthday there. Unfortunately, I was enjoying the food and my friends so much I didn't take any pictures, food was fire.🧡💯🔥😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina Avila
Had the shrimp ceviche, jerk white rice,and steak frites. A touch of salt would have been great but overall I would go back because I want to try other dishes. Service was great. Drinks were good 😊
I saw this place on TikTok so I had to find try it with my friend . I called 5 days ahead of time and made a reservation for 12pm for a Saturday . Once we arrived they made us wait over 25 minutes until they finally seated us . The waitress said we couldn’t be seated right away because she had another party coming but I already had a reservation. Food was pretty good just the fact that I had to wait 25-30 minutes to be seated with having a reservation. The restaurant is actually very small ! Probably will not be back .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Every Day Fox
Bar has great energy, drinks are super smooth and reasonably priced; my girl Kari was super sweet and bubbly and made our drinks to perfection 10/10 experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jshantea BlkandCraftea
Omg chicken and waffles the best I ever tasted!! Had to run to the reviews! Homemade Apple Butter had me bout to cry.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Max B
Delicious food. Great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S “Sylvie” J
Cute place, bland food. And I'm hoping the spots on the fork were water.
They're also weird about seating when the place is empty.
Great food and service! Amazing atmosphere as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Made a reservation well in advance for my sister’s birthday I even called evening before to ask if it would be ok to add an additional person making it a party of 4 I was told no problem .. upon arriving there were no tables available inside this venue is very small we were advised we could sit outside however it was to warm we were then told we could sit at the bar with my 19 year old niece ..We opted to leave and go to the mission inn to celebrate. I was extremely disappointed that we were not accommodated with a reservation . Be aware that there is really no reservation accommodations here.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
We sat at the bar excellent customer service. The food was outstanding. And it was moderately priced for what we ordered.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would recommend this place in a heart beat. The food was great and the service was spectacular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No service after 15 minute wait after asking for menus.
Today is my birthday, and my husband and I made our way down from the heights of Moreno Valley to spend the morning in downtown Riverside. We wandered the main strip in search of a place with charm, elegance, and good brunch vibes—and that’s how we stumbled upon Crafts Lounge. We had passed it before but never stopped in. Today felt like the perfect occasion.
While reservations are recommended (especially for brunch), we were lucky—they graciously seated us at the bar. And what a treat it turned out to be. Kari, a fae-like beauty and master mixologist, has curated a brunch cocktail menu that’s as thoughtful as it is refreshing—light on the palate and wonderfully balanced.
My husband went with the chicken and waffles, which were airy, buttery, and perfectly crisp—the kind of dish that makes an entrance even before the first bite. I ordered the steak benedict, which was equally impressive: a tender, well-seasoned cut of beef topped with a rich and velvety hollandaise sauce. Both were plated beautifully and tasted even better than they looked.
Crafts Lounge completely exceeded our expectations. The service, the food, and the ambiance were all exceptional. We’ll definitely be back—and next time, we’ll make a reservation. Highly recommend this spot for a special occasion or just a damn good brunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small spot but the decor and ambiance is nice. Food was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here for brunch with my family and really enjoyed it. The staff was great especially Mesa who worked with me to accommodate 14 of us. It's a small place and she was able to sit us all comfortably. I love the mimosas flight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food was amazing! I was very impressed. The place is small but if you make reservations for like a group of 6 they can definitely accommodate you. I went there with a party of 5. We all got different dishes like 6-7 dishes, and they all look appetizing and were very exquisite. I could not believe everything was that good for the price we paid, very worth it. The signature cocktails were amazing, and what made things better was the music. Let me tell you, I felt as if the music was exclusively catered to me and my group. We grew up in the 90's and 2000's and they were playing nothing but hits of that era hip hop. Just a great spot really enjoyed my birthday there. Unfortunately, I was enjoying the food and my friends so much I didn't take any pictures, food was fire.🧡💯🔥😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the shrimp ceviche, jerk white rice,and steak frites. A touch of salt would have been great but overall I would go back because I want to try other dishes. Service was great. Drinks were good 😊
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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I saw this place on TikTok so I had to find try it with my friend . I called 5 days ahead of time and made a reservation for 12pm for a Saturday . Once we arrived they made us wait over 25 minutes until they finally seated us . The waitress said we couldn’t be seated right away because she had another party coming but I already had a reservation. Food was pretty good just the fact that I had to wait 25-30 minutes to be seated with having a reservation. The restaurant is actually very small ! Probably will not be back .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Bar has great energy, drinks are super smooth and reasonably priced; my girl Kari was super sweet and bubbly and made our drinks to perfection 10/10 experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omg chicken and waffles the best I ever tasted!! Had to run to the reviews! Homemade Apple Butter had me bout to cry.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food. Great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute place, bland food. And I'm hoping the spots on the fork were water.
They're also weird about seating when the place is empty.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
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