This place could be a cute spot for a quick cup of tea on your lunch break. The jade green tea was delicious and reasonably priced. The food was me I was well rounded, but ended up falling short. Glad I tried it but it won't be a regular spot. read more

Arcade is my top choice when in need of quality coffee and a focus space. They have three locations, but downtown is personally most convenient and spacious. I appreciate the diminutive details from numerous outlets to book bag hooks to padded seating and a clean bathroom which makes the experience much more fulfilling. It is rare to find businesses that holds themselves up to consistent standards while attending to customer accommodations but Arcade has nailed it! I have tried most of their drinks, but the star of the show would have to be the agave cardamom syrup! It has such a distinct flavor that enhances the espresso with its spice. They only offer three kinds of milk being whole, oat, or almond but maybe they could try offering house made plant milks for an up-charge in the future! Their cold brew always hits with its deep yet smooth complexion. However, the kombucha is quite refreshing but lacks that crisp fizziness. Something about open kitchens such as they have, enhance trust and confidence from the consumer who is able to speculate. They offer a wide variety of cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. Additionally, they have freshly made baked goods on the daily. Lastly, they have a running club every Thursday morning at 6:15 totaling 3 miles! read more

My friend and I really like there matcha and espresso drinks. We here are sitting waiting for our scone. read more

Arcade Downtown - Iced Matcha Latte and Iced Americano - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

We wanted to try this place since the church we went was close by. It has a 4 1/2 star rating. It did not disappoint. The place is cozy. Our order was taken but didn't notice that one order was taken differently. Instead of the pork belly and grits the sandwich was rung up. For some reason we did not mention this to the server but she was sensitive enough to notice that something was wrong. It was actually partly our fault since we did not double check our order. The server then approached us and very apologetic and offered to bring in the pork belly and grits. I wanted to thank Naya for her sincerity and sensitivity to the customers' needs. You are awesome!!!! read more

Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! Try it some time for morning coffee/breakfast! read more

Arcade Downtown - Oops to good...all gone! - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

We went on a Saturday morning and were seated quickly. The food was fresh and tasty. My husband had the stark & eggs and I had the original breakfast. We would recommend this restaurant read more

Super cute place! I like how they have sit down cups where they service your drink in a glass. I got an iced chai latte with oat milk and it was perfect. Not too sweet and with lots of cinnamon which I love! read more

Arcade Downtown - Iced chai latte with oat milk - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

today was the first day arcade downtown opened for dinner menu items. throughout the night, I noticed that every table was full and the ambiance lively. despite this, our waiter (Manny!! The very best!!) patiently went through menu items with us, recommended cocktails that would go well with our entrees, and made us feel so welcome. we didn't feel rushed at all and I was so grateful that so many people stopped by to check in on us + simply converse (Steve!!) and enthusiastically (at our request) share wine recommendations (Shane!!) with us. It was an incredible dining experience and I can't wait to come back to try the other menu items. Now for the FOOD: appetizers: - steak tartar: freaking amazing. 10/10. how did we get so much tartar. I'm amazed. - pappadelle: ok... I want to eat this every single day for the rest of my life. how incredible that something this delicious is offered as an appetizer!!! pappadelle for life!!! main dish: - rib eye: so good. this was supposed to be my partners dish but it was SO GOOD that I ended up eating a lot of it. In an effort to be fair I offered up part of my sea bass (although I did not want to) - sea bass: this fish melted in my mouth and I found it to be so so incredibly paired with the green curry (which was also SO GOOD)!! dessert: - panna cotta. just. *chefs kiss* cocktails: - the mezcal cocktail was my favorite and I loved how refreshing it was!! overall, left with a 13/10 satisfaction, feeling very full but not grossly so (which is incredible for 2 cocktails + 2 appetizers + 2 main dishes + dessert), and over dessert we found ourselves discussing what dishes we would eat next time. Thank you arcade for the incredible, high quality experience!! see you again soon ¨ read more

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Good food though service can be kind of slow. Great atmosphere as long as you're not in a hurry to eat and run. Each Arcade has its own menu so you will different fare at each establishment. read more

Great service. Hidden gem. You need to eat here. Everything is prepared in house. Great thoughtful wine list you will not see in other places. Highly recommended. read more

Very aesthetically pleasing. We ate like champions. The not an avocado toast was extremely delicious!! The veggie sandwich really surpassed my expectations! Really sweet workers who explained the menu and how to better our lattes and cappuccinos. read more

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Just stopped by on a whim, food was unique and delicious, Annie was our server and was so sweet and helpful, definitely going to come back again! read more

If you like amazing food with bursting flavors, you must try this place. It's amazing! I've tried a lot of high end restaurants and nothing compares. This restaurant does not promote enough but it needs to. The chef and staff are great and attentive to you all the time. Flavors and herbs you didn't know you needed in your life. Go get it! read more

Arcade Downtown - Sea bass! They always do crispy skins right. - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Loved the santori dinner pairing here. The service was intimate and personal as the chef and cocktail mixer got to share their love for each creation. The ambiance is modern and warm. Great spot to enjoy with friends! read more

My husband and I went in on a Saturday at about 11am. Line was a little long but service was quick. I ordered a honey cinnamon latte and my husband ordered the draft latte. Both were great! read more

Arcade Downtown - Draft latte and a honey cinnamon latte - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Maddie was the nicest barista I've ever had! Made the experience for me. The coffee was great too :)

I went at 10:00 on a Tuesday morning. It was busyish. I ordered a latte and a marbled muffin, found a table inside. It wasn't too loud to have a conversation, the service was good, it was clean, the food was tasty. I would come back and I recommend it. I'd like to try lunch next time. read more

Finally tried this spot today and found it to be pretty disappointing. The staff was cordial and the coffee was fantastic (I had a cardamom latte with oat milk), so I have nothing negative to say about that, but the space itself left something to desired. First, the music was so loud I could barely hear the cashier, and the entire restaurant smells like burnt bread. The smell was pretty suffocating, actually, but I had no choice but to sit inside since all the available tables outside were dirty and hadn't been bussed yet. Sat along the wall near the window, which was lovely...until a party of 3 was sat RIGHT in front of me outside and then it was just really awkward because I felt like we were all kinda staring at each other. I ordered the "not an avocado toast" and it was strange at best. I get that it's their take on a classic, but instead of serving toast with avocado spread on it (like I've seen at literally every other restaurant with this dish on the menu), I was given the toast separately on a plate that was barely big enough to hold the bread, and then avocado on another plate. Not impressive in any way, shape, or form. The avocado was doused in some kind of oil that gave it a wet, goopy texture and it was absolutely smothered with sesame seeds, which added absolutely nothing (I was picking them out of my teeth for the next hour.) I had to awkwardly spread the avocado on the toast myself, which was also salted for some reason? The avocado itself was also totally overpowered with onions. Left feeling unsatisfied and annoyed. Will definitely stick with the Canyon Crest location if I patronize Arcade again. read more

Post-Sunday Worship Service -- looking for a brunch place nearby or on the way home and saw this here on Yelp! First thing that caught my eye was the interior and then the rib eye plate. Absolutely no regrets and all love here! Customer service is exceptional and more so the food!!! Their coffee (ordered an iced matcha latte with oatmilk and lavender) was so clean, so pure. And their yuzu green tea (hot) was lovely. Ordered the steak + eggs and cornbread + crab benedict -- *amazing*. That may have just been truly the best steak I have ever had (and the side country potatoes might as well be the best too haha). It was perfectly seasoned and cooked, and easily cut with the butter knife. That green onion butter is wonderful. Floral accents pleasantly complimented the java blue crab. The actual act of eating and tasting was seriously so pleasant. Might as well add that even their napkins were of high quality and I think also admirably sustainable. Will for sure be spreading the word and bringing company. Such a lovely experience, and it was our first brunch as a married couple. read more

Some amazing food. Very interesting flavors and textures. Its an experience! I will definitely return.

I go for the breakfast. Steak and eggs, everything but avocado toast, French toast matcha & honey hot lattes. My daughter loves the over easy eggs with sourdough toast and hot chocolate. Customer service is amazing the decor and vibes are on point. Highly recommend!! read more

Their matcha tea was delectable. Lately, I've been on the hunt trying to find the best and so far Arcade is King of the Hill.

First time here and we loved it! Sorry we didn't take pictures we were so hungry. I had the steak and eggs very well prepared and the potatoes were great. It doesn't come with toast so don't forget to order a side of the house baked sourdough. It was delicious. My wife had the Crab Benny it was served on a wedge of homemade southern cornbread, delicious! We sat outside and watched the people on the mall. The service was very good, looking forward to returning for a very enjoyable brunch. I'm glad Riverside is starting to open some new exciting restaurants in the downtown. Keep it up! read more

Decent cafe in Downtown Riverside. Had lunch there with the cheeseburger and they give you two patties

The coffee price is high for the size of the coffee cup serving, which is a little disappointing. Atmosphere is clean but loud. The lavender latte is my favorite that's what brings me back. read more

Chicken salad was just ok. Chicken was a bit dry. The dressing was great. It didn't help that I could see it sitting on the counter for 20 minutes while we waited for the other dish. Ordered two LARGE hot drinks in to go cups since I was there with littles. I kid you not, the cups were the equivalent "tall" size at Starbucks. I asked again to verify that those were LARGE since I paid an extra $1 per drink. They said they were large. ‍ The Chai Tea was AMAZING but since I paid $8+ for a smalllll cup, which was not rectified, I will not be going back. read more

I have eaten here once before and the other location several days times, I was very disappointed with my food. It was a pork belly sandwich on focaccia bread with alfalfa sprouts, no side and was $14.00. The bread overpowered the pork belly ,which wasn't enough for a sandwich and the sprouts took away flavor-it should have been picked onions and some kind of aioli or sauce. I have had the steak sandwich, eggs and avocado toast and they were delicious and worth the price. read more

Arcade Downtown - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

We have been here a few times and have done their brunches along with their ticketed dinners. The team here go above and beyond in their attention to detail. You can tell that they are passionate and have a real love for crafting exceptional food. I really appreciate what they are doing for the Riverside food scene and can't wait to get back again soon! read more

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Oh my gosh, whatever you are doing right now, STOP! Go to Arcade Downtown right now. It is the most freakin amazing place my husband and I have ever been to. The atmosphere, food, servers, wine tasting, hell, the bathrooms are all my favorite. I love this place and if I could be there everyday I would, but I can't, because life. But if you have the opportunity to go, please do, you will be able to die a bit happier after your experience here. Promise! read more

I can only base this off of the Chai Tea I had. It tastes so much like perfume that I was unable to drink it. The service was friendly. The ambiance is very hipster. read more

I came in for a coffee. Stayed to have a salad with such yummy pickled onions. The bartender and two servers were so sweet. The espresso martini I stayed for was perfectly creamy and hit the spot. 10/10. Thank you for letting me get some work done and chat. I wish I had gotten some names but all of the employees for the Saturday Pm shift had such great vibes! Great music too. read more

Delicious and simple. Cute space but the tables are really small. I Imagine groups of more than 4 would fine it challenging to find a table here. read more

Chocolate chip strawberry scone you stole my heart. The scone, when warmed up, is soft in the inside and flaky crumble biscuit outside with a kick of salt and not too sweet. Chai tea is tasty with a spicy kick you won't find at the coffee chains. The only downside is the place can get pricey if you go to often, but it's worth it. read more

I cannot rave enough about this place. My daughter had a morning graduation at a college nearby, I was desperately looking for somewhere fun that served breakfast and would be able to accommodate our large party. I called a few days before and explained my dilemma, Stephanie was more than willing to help. Day of graduation we had an area reserved and honestly some of the best food I have ever tasted, beyond expectations it was perfect. I'm still craving their delicious French toast. Thank you Arcade Downtown we will definitely be back! read more

Ambiance was really nice and relaxed. Food wasn't bad! Service at first was a little slow but they were really nice! read more

They were out of everything I tried to order. No chicken salad, no non-fat milk. They only have 5 things on the menu.

So freaking good. Amazing little spot he tried for dishes, the steak and eggs, the waffle, and the avocado toast, and also delicious latte, great happy service, and the food was in beautifully plated and delicious. read more

Service was great. Food was great, tasty, and felt fresh made. We came in time for brunch, their portions are not too big just perfect. FYI they stop serving alcohol drinks at 2pm, not an issue we just wanted to get more drinks. read more

Arcade Downtown - Coffee martini - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Went in for the first time to try a coffee and was dissatisfied with the taste. I tried the ice vanilla latte with oat milk. It was not worth $8, I could've had a better coffee elsewhere. read more

We made reservations for Sunday brunch for 8 and they had a perfect table waiting for us. From the hostess to the server it was just great. The food was so good and I think we ordered one of everything offered on the menu. The food was slow to get to us but really really good and of course the coffee is great too. Highly recommend for brunch. The location is great as well. Nice downtown location. read more