LIFE, COFFEE, AMBIANCE, and the most beautiful natural care, empathy, and service in the business!! Oh, the coffee is great, too!!

Welcoming, friendly, amazing vibes and WOW the COFFEE?! DELICIOUS! I got the turtle drink iced and it's the best iced coffee I've had this far(basing off the IE Coffee passport). The pastries so delicious! The owners are so sweet and amicable! read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - Iced coffee - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

First time trying coffee here and was EXTREMELY PLEASED! I tried the Cafecito con Leche. I was going to add sugar but the young man behind the counter suggested I try it first. Wow, the coffee flavor really comes through, and yes, it was a naturally sweet delight. Service was excellent, friendly and professional. Digging the Cuban salsa music filling the sound waves too. I also purchased a client favorite Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie; Delicious. Saving my guava cheese pastry for tonight. Dig the Silver "Thank you for supporting my small business sticker" * small things like the Pink Pastry take out bag and hand-written thank note on the bag, are extra small touches that go a long way. I'll be coming back soon, thank you Espumita read more

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Espumita translates to "little foam" or "little froth". It is a term Cubans use to describe the sweet, foamy topping on their espresso drinks. Honestly, I could describe my experience here similarly. As I might say, "frothing at the mouth". Meet the owners, Alfred and Yvette. A sweet couple who took a bold step to bring us earnest coffee-drinkers the authentic, Cuban versions. They deserve to be recognized for their efforts. Starbucks, you don't stand a chance. The floor to ceiling, smokey-colored outside windows give the appearance of not being open. Don't be deceived. Push the door open and be pleasantly surprised. Bright, spacious, clean, and cozy, the interior is decorated with colorful, Cuban-themed memorabilia and murals. There is lively Cuban music in the background. The friendly faces give off vibes that are joyful, and uplifting. And then, there is the wonderful smell of freshly ground beans and strong espresso. Take a slow, deep breath. But even before you remember to take a second breath to blurt out your drink order, there are the plump, chocolate chip oatmeal cookies that you can't help but admire, strategically placed in a small pastry display. Fye! Next to the cookies, if you are lucky, lie the guava-filled pastries with a buttery, light flakey dough. Very Cuban and oh, so delicious. Allow your inner temptress to take control of your usually sensible brain. Seeing these guava pastries, caused my knees to go weak. I grabbed the four still remaining to share with family. Consider yourself unlucky if you are behind me in line. These were amazing! Cordito: This hot drink starts with 3.5 oz cup of espresso traditionally brewed in a Moka pot, with sugar already added. To that they whip in 3.5 oz of your choice of milk. For me, who tries to avoid sugar (unless, unfortunately, it come in the form of a guava pastry), they brewed some espresso without the sugar. It took maybe 5 minutes longer, but that's ok. My choice was whole milk, but they have low-fat alternatives as well as non-dairy options. On a nearby side table, they offered a stevia-monkfruit blend in packets that I could add myself. I was thrilled to make it exactly to suit my taste, and was it ever delicious! The Cafe con Leches contains sugar also, but more milk than the Cordito. Mr. B is not Cuban (but does pride himself on his cha-cha moves from time to time). This is what he ordered. Unlike a "real" Cuban, he declared that he will request less sugar the next time around. And yes, there definitely will be a next time. Please add this to your bookmarks or make a quick U-turn and indulge right now. You are welcome. read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - Alfred and Yvette, the owners! - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Im so glad this place exists . I had been wanting to try this coffee shop out and being that it was Cuban coffee even better . The decor inside was super cute and it gave off Cuban vibes . There was a ton of seating inside as well . The service was really friendly and the girl working was super sweet . She answered any questions I had and explained the menu throughly . I got the iced Cuban with oat milk and sugar free vanilla with cinnamon powder on top . The coffee was super delicious and it almost had sweet floral and vanilla notes to it . I also got the guava pastry as well which was a customer favorite and it was super flaky and yummy and had the perfect amount of sweetness from the guava and the pastry had the perfect texture . I can't wait to come back to try something else soon. read more

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Cute, friendly, spacious, comfortable, welcoming spot. Love both the Cuban and the Christian vibe. I loved my Cafe Con Leche, and there are many other coffees and lattes I want to try. Will be back! read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

AMAZING! Happy tea so good it made me happy and the cortado so good it made my friend jumping. They are so kind and jesus following #bible read more

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Was in town and wanted to find a nice coffee shop, and Espimita stood out to me being a Cuban Coffee spot. So my girlfriend and I figured we'd give it a try. We stopped in behind 8 am, parked in the back, and then headed on in. Immediately I saw and felt the Cuban vibes, as if I'djust stepped.pit onto the streets of Havana. With the street mural of Cuba on the left side of the shop, the neon lights, steets signs and palm plants throughout. And or the photo area on the right, where the couch looks like the front of a car straight out of the 50's or 60's. Iced Vanilla Latte w/Cinnamon Iced Vanilla Latte Staff was really helpful and were able to answer all of the questions we had. The coffee was also really good and the decor makes it so, this is a place I can see people wanting to kick back and just hang out for a bit. read more

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The staff is so so nice. They had brought coffee to my university at a coffee tasting and theirs was the best out of the cafes that had brought samples. I went to their storefront and was able to talk to the owners. Very sweet people! Coffee was delicious as expected. I got their iced cafe con leche. Their hot cafe con leche is delicious as well. Some of the drinks can be a little on the pricier side but I'd say it's worth it. I definitely will be back! read more

One million stars of if I could. This place is amazing, the owner is so friendly, the location is clean and smells so yummy. Located on the corner of magnolia and Van Buren, it has open glass storefront that allows so much light into the business. Inside the smell of yummy coffee and the baked goods. The owner is so nice, he is patient, always up for conversation and gives good recommendations - he does not make you feel rushed and is such a decent human being. This is actually our third time going and I figured I needed to do a review!!! Okay cookie - amazing. People please don't hate on oatmeal - especially chocolate chip oatmeal. To die for. Seriously don't sleep on it, has right amount of gooey but also right amount of crisp, and chocolate throughout. Cubans Pumpkin Latte - I've had iced and hot at this point. Very good both ways. Could not drink it at normal hot level due to a recent surgery so he had the barista Jesus turn down brewing temp so it was warm but not super hot. Very nice and considerate. My friend made her own drink which I am going to post on here, soooo good. Regular latte, had hazelnut syurp and chocolate sauce (they have the good gharadeli) - her drink was served hot and was very very good!!! So my fellow Yelpers consider this place - let's keep businesses like this alive. They have good drinks, good food, and the employees are good people! Also shout out to Jesus the barista for allowing my friend to pester him and watch his coffee making skills! Very sweet man. read more

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My daughter and I really enjoyed this new coffee cafe. Customer service was wonderful, very helpful. Pastries and many coffee options, who doesn't love a good, strong cafecito to start their weekend morning off? We both ordered a 16 Oz latte, strong, slightly sweetened (perfectly) with oat milk and regular milk; fabulous!! Wish we ordered a pastry, maybe next time. Beautifully decorated with Cuban decor. We will be back! read more

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This charming shop has not only top quality drinks but a beautiful atmosphere. This was our first time and the owner was so helpful, giving great recommendations and let us sample the cafecito. read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - The turtle Large Iced Latte 16oz - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

This place is very darling and the ambiance is welcoming and warm. The car seating area is so cute and a great photo op spot. The service was great and you can tell they take immense pride in their work. I got a cortadito over ice but I do think it would have tasted much better hot. The ice melted quickly making it very watery. The coffee is as many stated STRONG and bold. It's personally not my favorite as I prefer a more smooth cup with a little less kick but that's just personal preference. Overall a great local spot to get a taste of something different. read more

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I've been wanting to stop by Espumita for a while now so I could get a cafe con leche for my boss. I was able to go today and the staff greeted me right away. They heard it was my first time and one of the baristas gave me a sample of their Cuban espresso with whipped sugar. I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but I really loved the flavor of this espresso! So I decided to not only get my boss a cafe con leche, but get one for myself as well. They have different pastries and cookies from local vendors and saw a gingerbread cookie I had to try out. It was chewy and delicious. They have some holiday drinks right now in addition to their regular menu. So happy I stopped by and will be coming back! read more

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The quality of the coffee and the friendliness of the staff are top tier. The coffee is smooth all the way to the end - no gritty dregs. This is my favorite coffee shop nearby. The people who own the shop are so friendly and they gave me a little sample taste of my coffee when I was trying out some new flavors and they were so willing to help me explore sugar free options. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now. I decided it was finally time to try it. I knew Cuban coffee was strong but I actually never tried it before. I asked the barista what they recommended and they were super knowledgeable about the menu! That is always a plus! They say sweet but at least for me it's not sweet at all, it's perfectly balanced! Such a smooth coffee. I got the honey cinnamon latte and I have to say it was really good! You get a good amount of the coffee, milk and the cinnamon on first sip! I would definitely come back. read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - Large Iced Latte 16oz Honey cinnamon - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

It's like they say... you won't always be everyone's cup of coffee. And this definitely ain't ours. $18 for 2 coffees, mind you one was 8oz and the other was 12oz. Coffee tasted like water and sugar with a hint of caffeine. The 12oz had an extra shot of espresso.. couldn't taste it, but paid for it. Service was quick and friendly and the shop was cute and clean. But definitely won't be back, Starbucks is cheaper( which really shocked me). read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - 8oz. Cafe con Leche - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Service was awesome, coffee the best, I ordered hot cinnamon, and my son ordered the turtle, both really good. The place feels cozy. Love it read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - I loved that they added this into their coffee sleeves, and stickers. - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

I had a friend who introduced me to Espumita Cuban coffee and it was so delicious! I got their café corn Leche with oat milk and it was fantastic. I would love to come back and try other flavors. It had a very strong coffee flavor with a splash of oat milk. It's not like Dutch Bros where you get a lot of milk and a little coffee. Thank goodness! read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - Cafe con Leche with oat milk - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

If you're looking for outstanding Cuban coffee, this place is an absolute gem. The flavor is bold, smooth, and rich in all the right ways hands down some of the best I've ever had. Every sip tastes authentic and full of character. On top of that, the atmosphere is incredibly warm and welcoming. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with friendly faces and a cozy vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. It's the perfect spot to relax, catch up with friends, or just enjoy a great cup of coffee. Highly recommended! read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - Double Cortadito. Amazing!! - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Kept hearing about this place and decided to give it a try. It was so welcoming and clean with some pretty interesting furniture. They were so patient with us and explained how the coffee is made and what our options are. We decided to order the Pumpkin iced latte and the honey cinnamon iced latte. OMG, I fell in love with the honey cinnamon !!! We also got some pastries, the pumpkin snickerdoodle and the guava & crema pastry, also so yummy. Definitely coming back. read more

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Loved the atmosphere, the service and drink and danish. I'll come back here again to try new items. read more

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Menu Great coffee. I ordered 2 my favorite was the cortadito. The ice cuban Americano was my least favorite, brown sugar cinnamon. I'd go back to try another cuban coffee read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - 2025 menu - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

The cafe has just had their 1 year anniversary. I remember seeing the sign for the first time and being excited of a new local coffee shop. It's right on the corner of the intersection of Van Buren and Magnolia. Very easy to spot. There is parking next to it, with other businesses there. It can be a little right, depending on what time of the day you arrive. There is only one entrance, on Van Buren. When walking in, I was immediately greeted by the staff. When looking around, I saw it was a big space, with plenty of tables, chair, and some couches. The cafe has a vintage contemporary Cuban aesthetic with muted colors of blue, yellow, and gray. There was also some vintage car art. There are also biblical verses around the cafe, which surprised me a little bit. I don't really get to see that too often and it was nice. They also had some Christian music playing on the speakers. I walked up to the counter and took a look. The barista let me to know to ask any questions. I let her know it was my first time coming and I was not totally sure what to get. She walked me through the menu and mentioned they had some seasonal drinks. Their chai was one of them but will be staying on the menu. She helped me decided what to get. I got the 12oz brown sugar iced latte with oat milk and a chocolate chip cookie. She asked if I wanted it warmed up and if for here or to go. My order did not take long and I saw on a table. The cafe is very inviting and there were plenty of people chatting or working. The latte was delicious and definitely strong! Cuban coffee will definitely keep you up at night. The cookie was the best one I've ever had! I enjoyed my time here! Staff is so friendly and everyone is just vibing! Will definitely be back soon! read more

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I came to try this coffee place in riverside called Espumita so far the coffee that I got is bomb Diggity it has the right amount of coffee and creamer. Let me talk about this chocolate chip oatmeal cookie it's freaking delicious it has the right amount of sugar. It's not too sweet, but it has enough chocolate and is the best cookie that I ever had so far. The service was really great the cashier was very sweet and she had a great positive attitude, I asked her what's a good coffee she helped me pick this amazing coffee and thank you for helping me. The Ambiance was so relaxing has a good vibe and I felt welcome, they were playing music that is a plus in my books I enjoyed this coffee place. I recommend this place I will definitely be coming back I give Espumita a 10/10. read more

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A place that makes you feel like you're part of the family. When I entered, I immediately felt like I was in Cuba with the family setting inside the coffee shop. The barista was very suggestive and sweet with us and suggested us to get their most popular coffee which was iced brown sugar cinnamon latte. It was good! It had a strong kick of coffee with a small blend of cinnamon in it. It is the most newest coffee shop in Riverside so give it some love! read more

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My wife & I tried Espumita today and it was amazing. I had a double cafecito. It was slightly sweet, yet bold, with a welcomed kick. My wife had a tea with cane sugar. It was tea forward with a hint of sugar cane. The cafe was clean, organized and roomy and the service was incredible. As we sipped our drinks we played a miniature version of Simon Says. They have other games and plenty of books for all ages. Definitely found our new Go-To! Bye Bye St@rB*~}s read more

Amazing! Cafecito and the Riverside Orange Delight cookie couldn't have been better! Excellent customer service. Cherry on top, it's clean and so cute inside. read more

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My cafecito was delicious and was perfectly paired with my Cuban pastelito! I also enjoyed the ambiance. The baristas were kind and had greeted me with a smile. There was a beautiful wall mural of Havana, Cuba. Also, there were dominos and other table games people were playing with at their table while sipping on their Cuban coffee. Definitely will be back! read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - Beautiful background in view while drinking my cafecito! - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

I finally had the opportunity to come to this Cuban coffee shop. I was very impressed with the quality of coffee, and authenticity that the shop keeps to Cuban coffee. I am a coffee connoisseur and loved how perfect the Cortadito was, bold strong & just enough sugar . Definitely check out the pastry's too! I'll be back. Customer service was A+! read more

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First visit and loved it! Great coffee, only to be topped by the service. You'll watch your authentic Cuban coffee brew in moka pots while enjoying the atmosphere and kindness of staff. Will definitely stop by again. read more

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Omg. Talking about great coffee. This place is unbelievable. Extremely friendly staff, the manager Alfred was so accommodating, patiently explained what's in our coffee. He even gave us extra 2 mini cups of coffee to sample. The prize is reasonable, ambiance is superb. Makes me feel like I travelled to Havana. Most of all the coffee taste is what I've been looking for. The oatmeal cookies and the guava pastry is out of this world. Thanks to my friends Benj and Shan who recommended this place. It's worth traveling from Orange County to Riverside read more

Cute little coffee shop. The staff was helpful on the coffee choice. Pastry was good and coffee had nice flavor. read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - Cute decor - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Came here for the first time I had been curious to try it out but I could never make it in time before their closing hours. I finally had the opportunity to try it and I was so pleased with this place!! The coffee is strong and actually taste like coffee!!! I have been looking for a place like this because I'm tired of ordering a coffee and tasting something that just seems like sweet milk ! The place was very clean and the service was great I was immediately greeted with warm smiles and hellos when I came in. As someone who also works in customer service I naturally notice these things and it's nice to see that they go the extra step to acknowledge their customers kindly! My drink was delicious! A little pricier than average but I would definitely come again! read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

So TODAY..... My lady friends and I took a trip out to Espumita Cuban Coffee House because we LOVE and NEED powerful and yummy coffee! We really do! We are women who go to new establishments so we can be on top of new food and drink game in local and nearby areas. WE LOVED THIS PLACE!!!! If you're looking for authentic style coffees and yumminess, YOU NEED TO GO!!!!!!!!! My sugar free coffee yumminess did NOT taste sugar free it JUST TASTED like REAL Cuban yummy rocket fuel! I want to thank this crew for their wonderful service and their care in their products!! We WILL be back. Be warned! LOL read more

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Hands-down, one of the best tasting coffees in Southern California!! I have tried numerous coffee places over the years and I can't get over how incredibly awesome their coffee is. My go to coffee is the Cortadito. The best coffee an amazing owners and staff. read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - Love the coffee: Cortadito - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Cute little cafe off Magnolia Ave that serves the Best Cafecitos the way Abuela used to make! The pasteries are fresh and delish! Support your local business! Owned by a wonderful family! Gracias read more

Espumita Cuban Coffee - Pasetlito with guayaba and cream cheese - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

It's a cute coffeeshop and parking isn't terrible. The staff is friendly and offer recommendations when asked. This is not your typical coffee shop. They don't own an espresso machine. They make their coffee in a mocha pot. Now that would be wonderful, authentic Cuban coffee. The problem is that they batch brew the coffee so it's not fresh. I was expecting a cup of coffee with freshly made espresso. Instead the point the espresso from a container I t he fridge that has been sitting there for who knows how long. I wouldn't mind waiting longer if it meant a fresh cup of coffee. The coffee was okay. But it's not something I can't make at home. They have torani syrups which in my opinion have no place in a coffee shop. If I'm spending more than 5 on an 8oz cup of coffee I expect better quality ingredients. read more

Best coffee in Riverside. The cafecita is glorious. And the staff and owner are friendly and make every cop fresh.

Please have something that requires a lot of your attention energy or mental sharpness,I wish I was advise of the level of caffeine I am regular expresso drinker but this is next level caffeine,lowkey felt like I had a bump the level of caffeinated I was beyond anything I've ever experienced...I had a panic attack but I would go back if I have a big day ahead of because I was super alert .The Guava pastry was very savory ,the cofee was very good as well just the right amount of sweet,the ambiance is very inviting will be coming back. read more

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