Excellent coffee spot with delicious drinks! I tried their seasonal mango sticky rice matcha and fell in love!! The service here is top notch with the friendliest employees who make this cafe so welcoming! This is a popular study cafe with plenty of seats, outlets, WiFi, and a clean bathroom although the lighting is pretty dim! Overall, I highly recommend checking this place out!! read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - May Specials - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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Totally unexpected coffee spot outside UCR. When you pull into the parking lot, it's some suspicious looking area. It doesnt even feel like a strip mall, and it's certainly not a shopping plaza. Feels like the area belongs to a shady insurance office, but Lift Coffee is there The interior is dark, warm, and cozy. Turns a hot Riverside day into an evening-like feel. It is super great for sitting and studying The only downside is that, the drinks and food can be a bit expensive. The drink I got was like $7 which is standard, but ir wasnt very profounding. Cookies latte was interesting but I saw that they used those fake cookies from a snack bag. Not the worst and it was also on a poster (cant complain haha), but I wonder if theyll ever make it homemade or something. Then Ill pay more for it, as the current iteration wasnt the best nor worst. Also, the food doesnt come with a price tag so beware read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Cookies latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Coffee has gone from a 10 out of 10 to about an 8 over the last few years. I get that my iced latte comes with ice, but there is no need to overload it when I did not ask for extra. After just a few sips, it is basically gone. Customer service has also taken a step back. It used to feel personal. Baristas would remember your name, know your order, and actually make you feel welcome. Lately, it feels like that level of care is missing. On top of that, a customer in front of me was asking about food prices because there were none listed on the menu. The barista did not know. That situation could have been easily avoided with clear pricing! It is the small things that make a big difference. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - 3/4 iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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When you're looking for a Lift these baristas will serve you a caffeinated gift that will have you on your way like doing a drift! Now before ya shift out of your gear, listen up here. Dine in service is in full effect and you can bet this got my whistle wet! I ordered an Espresso Shot, Cortado and one their seasonal lattes. The espresso was on point but it didn't come with a sidecar but it's all good. The Cortado was also legit and no complaints there. My last drink was their Summer in Sicily latte which was a perfect balance of coffee to sweetness and would definitely get this again. The atmosphere has a dark old school speak easy vibe with plenty of seating inside and some outside. I was cool with the whole experience but the change in attitude when they found out I didn't tip?! Sooo not cool. And that's my take on it, Peace out... read more

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Lift is a cute place and I'd definitely come back for the pastry and maybe to give the other items another try. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed with the matcha. It wasn't strong enough and the Madeleine cold foam overpowered any other flavor in the drink. I don't think I'd order matcha from here again. I just don't think it's what they're known for. The rosemary bagel was so yummy! The flavor of the rosemary was so subtly delicious and the bread was soooo soft. They have a lot of tables with lots of outlets nearby for charging. My friends and I came and studied here. It was nice and well lit when the large roller door was open but when it's closed it's pretty dim lit. read more

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Love this spot! My go to drink is their Dirty Chai and a turkey sandwich, their sandwich is sooooooo amazing . The staff are always friendly and it's a great place to bring your work. read more

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Stumbled upon this place to kill some time between an appointment I had. Place was tucked in between many miscellaneous business. Clean and nice ambiance. No big menu to pick from just a piece of paper on the counter. No prices listed either. I chose to order a turkey sandwich with a cup of water. $17.33. Need I say more? I was stunned but paid anyways because I was already there. I thought to myself " This sandwich better take me to a different dimension... maybe Gordon Ramsey was secretly creating masterpiece sandwiches and selling em here... Maybe it gives me wings? I got called up and lo and behold this is what I get. Something that resembled a hospital cafeteria sandwich. Bread, turkey, spring mix, mayo, and onion. I shed a tear and ate every last crumb because I'l be damned if I leave $1.35 in lettuce in the container. This coulda been 2 double doubles and fries from in n out...Chilis you pick 3... instead I got sadness. Thanks Lift coffee you ruined my day and possibly my entire week. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - $17.33 Turkey sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Great place in an office park. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and great coffee. You can tell that they enjoy ther job and are passionate about coffee. I got a pour-over with some El Salvador beans and it was fantastic. I'm just passing through, but if I lived here this would be my go-to coffee spot! read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Pour-over - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

3rd time visiting and I absolutely love this place! The vibes are phenomenal, very spacious and great place to get work done. The baristas are always so sweet and welcoming! The avocado toast was very yummy and the drink was good. I honestly didn't really taste much of the cinnamon date flavor so I would give it a 7/10 but still yum regardless! Can't wait to come back :) read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Avocado toast (no tomatoes) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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Tried out the honey beignet latte and it was so good - would recommend and try again when I am in the area

Their Decaf Dirty Chai with oat milk is seriously the best. Graduated from UCR and i miss it and need to go back. Really amazing ambiance and lighting. The high ceilings somehow make studying easier. The baristas are very kind and chill! Cake pops are really yummy too. They gave me my drink for free on my birthday last last year and it made my day! 10/10 Would recommend. read more

Another great coffee spot. I love coming to this coffee shop because they're very consistent with their coffee. Every time I come I usually go for third brown sugar iced lattes with Oat milk and the flavor never changes. Consistency is what makes this coffee shop earn a 5 star. I would also recommend trying their pastries. The Sambusas are my favorite. This is definitely one of my go to coffee shops. Parking is not a problem in because it has a huge parking lot surrounding the place. Staff is very welcoming and extremely nice also! read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Came here to get some homework done while I was local to the area for the day. Nice shops very large space with plenty of seating! To drink for myself I got an iced vanilla brown sugar latte which was soo tasty and flavorful. Also got an order of the avocado toast, I probably would not get the item again. Bread was very thick and far from "toasted" Other than the avocado toast not being to pleasant, loved the shop and the space, great study spot & loved my coffee. read more

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Really good coffee and a super chill atmosphere. A lot of people were studying and working when I went, so it had a nice calm vibe to it. Staff was friendly, service was quick. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - LIFT Coffee Roast - Really good coffee and super chill atmosphere. The staff was friendly, service was quick, and everything tasted great. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Food: I asked for the seasonal drink. It was a butterfly - something? It tasted like water. Service: They were very standoffish when I asked what they recommend. They just said they recommend anything on the menu :// Ambiance: It does seem like a great study spot. Lots of seating and people! read more

Solid drip coffee and a good avocado toast. Great space for working remote. The playlist on the house speakers was a bit too heavy on the pop side for the few hours when I posted up here, but I hope they switch that up every now & again. read more

I come here to study time to time and every time I come into this establishment I'm always welcomed with a smile. This place is clean and comfy. It's a really chill environment to stay for a like 2hrs. All in all I recommend visit. read more

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I came here with a friend and we ordered an iced chai and a banana bread muffin both were okay just pricey . The space itself has a really nice ambiance and seems like it would be a great place to sit and get some work done. That said, there were a few frustrating things. The kitchen apparently closes at 3 PM, which is about two hours before the café itself closes. I wanted to order a sandwich, but they told me the kitchen had already been closed for a while, which was confusing since the shop was still open. Update: I came back another time to actually study and it was extremely loud. The music was blasting and didn't really match the relaxed café vibe, and they also messed up my order. It's disappointing because the food and drinks are good, but between the noise, the early kitchen closure, and the order mistake, it's not a great place if you're hoping to sit down and focus. I even moved from the main room to the other room because the main area was so loud. I sat there for maybe two minutes before a worker came in and said they had to close that room, even though it was only around 3:30 PM and the café doesn't close until 5 PM. I completely understand wanting to start closing tasks early, but when the place is still full of customers it felt a bit strange. I've probably been here around five times now. The coffee and matcha are just okay, the sandwich is decent but not really worth $15, and the service hasn't been great. Honestly, the main reason I kept coming back was because the space is cute inside, but after these experiences I probably won't be returning. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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Drinks are okay but too expensive. Why am I paying $10 for Sysco ingredients. They also charge $1 to REFILL YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE. It's 90° out today in Riverside and I'm a student who's trying to study for a bit. I finished the water in my water bottle and this place told me to my face they need to charge me $1 for their tap water. Good riddance. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Unsweetened matcha with soy milk ($8) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

This is probably the best coffee I've ever had. I got the midnight Garden latte that was on the January menu and I was so impressed. The taste of the drink was so different. I've never had something this delicious and it came with cold foam and sprinkles. It was $8, which was a bit pricey but the service was very fast and I liked how this place is very study friendly. It was not too loud, and the lighting was very comfy. There is lots of seating. Overall, a great experience. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Midnight Garden Latte & Honey Coldbrew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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I've tried all coffee shops and home based ones in Riv. Unfortunately, this might be the worst spot. I may have gone at a wrong time but my drink tasted like whole milk and I could hardly taste the strawberry, my total was $7.25. My friend's iced latte w/ brown sugar was basically milk and sugar. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Matcha latte w/ strawberry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

I like this place. It's in an industrial area, but you get inside and it's nice and roomy coffee shop vibes. There was plenty of seating, plenty of electrical outlets and tables. I came to meet a friend to discuss some writing projects and so I can't comment much on the food or coffee. We both had a matcha latte which was good. Really liked that this feels like a great place to come and write because I usually go to Back to the Grind as far as coffee shops go. This is more tucked away and it's also easy to tuck away in a corner inside with not a lot of distractions read more

Decided against the corporate coffee shop and opted for a smaller feel. This place fit the bill. Ordered 2 avo toasts and a turkey Wright sandwich. For drinks, we ordered a chocolate milk, a coconut drift and a flavored matcha. The barista was helpful in modifying our drinks. Prices were very reasonable. The place is tidy and quiet so a perfect place for students to study. We will definitely be coming back. I forgot to mention that they sell organic single origin coffee beans so that's a plus. read more

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Lift's heavy on the industrial-warehouse vibe & I love it. Moody lighting & a lax couch to chill on--sold. They have plenty of tables & outlets to study at (can fill quickly). Plus the staff's quick / friendly & parkings pretty easy. Good coffee, good vibes, what else could you need ? read more

The avocado toast is a bit ehh, but the drinks are great. Matcha was alright, hojicha was also alright. The staff are very kind and love to chat. Sometimes they bring the drinks to you when it's not busy, which is very kind. I wished they took our names while we order though because it could get confusing between customers read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Very rustic & moody cafe! Love the vibe. Tons of seating to study 10/10 for ambiance plenty of parking but the entrance is very inconspicuous. It's in the back. The tiramisu latte in particular was nice. Coffee could've been stronger and it was quite expensive (~$7) and it's one size only. Flavoring was true tho so 7/10. Also bought roasted coffee beans for $15 thinking they were fresh but they were over a month old so was not happy about that but they allowed me to return it so can't complain. Baristas were real chill & very quick 10/10 Overall, definitely recommend checking it out for a place to study, vibes or just a hang out spot read more

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Really great customer service, fast service, and best of all amazing coffee. So good to the point my partner and I ordered two each lol. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Sugar Free Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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Such a hidden gem. Loved finding a new place to do homework that isn't overly packed. I do wish some of the seats in the middle have outlets or access to some. The coffee was delicious. The service was great, I asked for a flavor they didn't have but I trusted the barista with her recommendation and it was 10/10! read more

One of my fav coffee spots in riverside, it's such a chill location and the vibes are super relaxed! I love how sometimes they'll open up the shop door to let natural light in but normally it's pretty dim lit and relaxed, the service is good, can't complain! I wish they did have better food options though, it would be great to have soup there haha. Anyways I've lost track of time here & I love when a coffee shop does that to me. Good amount of outlets and oh yeah! This place is kind of hidden in the back of where maps will guide you read more

Likes the place clean and inviting. Service quick and service great. Didn't try the food but they have a menu check my pics 4/2025. I came at my break. I will bring my office team next time. read more

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I'm writing to share my frustration with a recent visit to your shop. I waited over 25 minutes for a simple order of coffee and a croissant, which felt excessive given how straightforward the order was. There was no clear communication about the delay, and I noticed other customers also seemed unsure about how long they would be waiting. I understand that busy periods happen, but better time management or at least informing customers about longer wait times would make a big difference. Waiting that long without any updates made the experience disappointing. I hope you can address this issue so future customers have a smoother experienc read more

I walked into this café with my bestest friend today, heart full of hope and caffeine dreams. I ordered a dirty chai with oat milk... and it was... okay. Not life-changing. Not catastrophic. Just... existing. Then came the avocado sandwich. Poor, innocent, tragic and destined to grow into herself someday. BUT. My friend. Paid. $16. For a sandwich so small, so impossibly minuscule, it could have been written by the cruelest sitcom writers. I gasped. No. I screamed. Prices were doing the most audacious, unhinged, scandalous. And yet. The café. The place. Painfully, cruelly adorable. Would I question every single choice that led me here? Every. Single. One. Would I still come back for the aesthetic, knowing it would shatter my taste buds and my bank account? ...Yes. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Dirty chai latte, avocado and ham and cheese toast. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Love the place. Super chic spot with plenty of comfy seats. Great for meet up with friends. I was not fond of the trucks that kept arriving at the entrance while we were trying to chill on the outdoor sitting but there were transport pick up and deliveries so ooohh well. I heard great things about the drinks and my matcha wasn't bad but I wanted a stronger matcha flavor and the vanilla syrup was alright. I did try a bambusa which was an empanada in shape of a triangle with beef and turmeric spices. Delicious! I might have to come back and try their chai and see if it's better than my drink. No major complaints. Looking forward to coming back. Btw the service was great! Attentive and kind. Thank you! read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Matcha iced with sugar free vanilla syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

I was helped by Nebiu Elices he charged me twice. I showed him and he said come back tomorrow because he couldn't refund me for the extra 13 dollars he charged me. I think it's so unprofessional to assume I can come back tomorrow? Never coming here again. He was very dismissive and didn't even try to fix it. read more

really good coffee & a really nice study spot! they have awesome seasonal themed drinks and really good food too :) i love me a bagel and an iced americano from here, but they also have avocado toast that my mom loves !! the service is great too, the employees have always been kind ever since i first came here definitely recommend!! read more

Great latte! I had a decaf brown sugar latte with oat milk . My husband got the Spanish latte made with espresso, cinnamon & condensed milk and he said it was perfect, We like to try local coffee shops when traveling and this one did not disappoint. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Coffee bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Hidden cafe in a business center area near UCR. Friendly baristas and lots of seating both inside and outside. Got the seasonal salted caramel mocha and the banoffee latte, both iced and with oat milk. Both drinks were really delicious and spot on with the flavor profiles. Each respective latte paired well with the espresso and had a great balance with the milk. Will be back again to try out more items on their rotating seasonal menus! read more

This is definitely the best shop for hot coffee in the downtown riverside area, it is located near some warehouses but there is plenty of parking around and easy to find. The coffee shop itself is very big inside and has a nice dark aesthetic with wood tables and plenty to sit. I will say it is at times hard to get seating but there are constantly people leaving or moving around so it is not impossible. A great place to enjoy a book , talk with friends, or study. My go to here is the hot cappuccino or hot latte and it is made very consistently every time I go. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - hot latte with regular milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

ORDER matcha latte w/ vanilla (3/5) there was no matcha flavor at all, so my drink just tasted like sweetened milk. by the time the ice melted, the drink just tasted like watered down milk. there is a small food menu as well. i did not try any this time around, but everything looked yummy! SERVICE (5/5) service was super friendly, which is why i opted in for a higher rating. everyone was super nice and accommodating. AMBIANCE this coffee shop is quite dim, but there are plenty of seats! there were super cool decorations. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - matcha latte w/ vanilla syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Walked into this café with my bestest friend today and got a dirty chai with oat milk which was mhmhm. Also got an avocado sandwich which we're gonna let her grow as a person. BUT my friend paid $16 for a sandwich so small it felt like a joke written by the writers. I gasped. Prices are absolutely doing the most, but the place is adorable. Would I question my choices? Yes. Would I still come back for the aesthetic? Uhmmmmmm maybe yeah. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Dirty chai was okay. Avocado sandwich needs character development. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California