Not to be dramatic but... the iced dirty chai from here is magical. It is so good, whenever I need something to bring joy to my day, cure my headache, energize me, I turn my car on and head straight to Lift. The workers are always kind, getting me my drink quick and always tasty. And the energy in the room is always so positive. Both the workers and the people who come to get coffee and do some work are always spreading such good vibes. Thank goodness for Lift read more

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

Awesome ambience very relaxing. I almost felt like a really cool library, but not a library if that makes sense. Haha read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Banana nut muffin and iced espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Great coffee! Specifically their iced dirty chai. Workers are always friendly. Whoever was on aux on the afternoon of January 14th, 2026, deserves a raise! They were doing great read more

I've been here several times already and I have loved the atmosphere, customer service and drinks! I recently was recommended by one of the baristas an iced spice pear latte w vanilla cold foam & it was delicious. Such a great coffee shop read more

It's a nice ambiance but super super dark, almost like the store was not open. We had a difficult time finding the place since it's behind an industrial building. We opted for the matcha - and it tasted like milk. Just milk. Maybe it's better to just take it off your menu.... I won't be back. read more

Dark. Horrible staff. Overpriced. Inconsistent quality. 2 shots in a medium cup. Caramel drizzle. Save yourself and avoid.

the coffee here was pretty good but not the best i've had in the area. my coffee and plain bagel was a little pricey though, but tasty! we picked to come to this shop because of the ambiance so we were excited to sit down and stay awhile. there was NO SEATING at all when we got there. we waited for our coffee to be done and thankfully one spot opened up. the parking was pretty similar in that regard. good coffee, but be prepared to wait for a seat to sit down! lots of people doing homework or work stuff and stay for quite awhile. read more

Only reason for the 4 stars because the location was hard to find!! Almost gave up and went home. Ended up finding the location on the back of the shopping center. The matcha was great! Looks like a great place for students to study! Plenty of seating. Service was amazing lady at the register was so sweet. read more

I had the Sweater Weather Latte and it was absolutely delicious! My husband had a double shot of espresso which he said was bitter :( He also got the Avocado toast which he said was delicious and I had a bite and it was so good! Love the ambiance- nice and cozy with some nice background coffee house music. Workers were friendly and we will definitely be back. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Avocado toast with egg added. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Such a neat coffee spot! And I love how spacious it is inside and the decor. Had few sips of Matcha and it was well balanced but I had my dirty chai w/ soy milk before trying the matcha so compared to chai, matcha was a lot more tamer. I throughly enjoyed my dirty chai. Wanted to try the Cortado also but my brother finished his before I could try. If I'm in the area again, will definitely be stopping by. Both the girl and the guy barista this morning were also friendly and did a great job on all our orders. read more

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Most say that the place is hard to find, but it is easy to follow on Apple Maps. Parking is plenty but you have to be lucky to get a spot because it can be pretty busy. I ordered the Bee Knees latte (hot) with oat milk and it was pretty good. it was not sweet as I thought it would be. I also ordered a vegan banana muffin. They have some small menu for food, but keep in mind the breads are never toasted and you should requested it toasted. The avocado toast that my friend got was not good because of the bread. The place can be pretty busy with students, but definitely a good place to study. They play classical music and there is not many people talking so it is good to focus. read more

The barista were super nice and helped me choose my drink order as a first timer. The cafe is nicely ventilated and has a nice vibe to it. I ordered a latte with brown sugar and cinnamon. Delicious! There was also plenty of seating and outlets. I would come here again. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - a cup of coffee on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Solid coffee spot! Loved their cappuccino and their food/pastries were good as well. Service was very friendly and the shop had a nice and relaxed vibe. read more

First time at Lift and I loved it! I ordered the chai latte and it was one of the best chai latte I've had! It was really great!!! I also ordered a bagel. I went on a Thursday around 10am and was able to find a table to do work. I really loved the atmosphere and would come back. read more

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

One of our all time favorite coffee shops world wide! Great ambiance, tucked away in a business park feels like a hidden gem when you walk in!! Such a great welcoming vibe. The staff is awesome and actually listens. After coming a few times, one of the baristas actually said " want your usual?!" I thought to myself wow they get it! They even have vegan pastry options which is super important for my family that has seriously dairy restrictions. Not only vegan but the muffins taste amazing if you do or don't do "cow". I've brought a few people here and every one said their matcha was one of the best they ever had had! I personally just want coffee pour over with out all the extra ( maybe a little honey for extra sweetness). Their coffee is top notch. Can definitely tell the quality. I would give this place more stars if I could but I support with my business and sharing a genuine review of a simply great coffee shop. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Daddy & daughter coffee time! I had the coffee she had the overnight oats - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

My favorite coffee shop in Riverside. My first time here was a few years ago when they had a band playing, and slowly became my study spot. Far enough away from UCR and CBU to not run into students I know and local enough to be quiet. I usually order the dirty chai since it's strong on the chai with great espresso taste coming through and not an overwhelming sweetness. This time I'm trying the macadamia latte with coconut flakes and it's a good balance of coffee, cream, and sugar. read more

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

Always would come to the spot and I loved it. But recently it hasn't been the same. It's been really milky and you can't taste the coffee or the flavor of the syrup or what you want in it. Its kind of disappointed because this was one of my favorite coffee spots. read more

The cutest hidden coffee shop! First time coming in we had low expectations from the outside but walking in we were taken aback by how much space this shop has! Has chill, dark, cozy atmosphere and filled with people peacefully doing their work. Service was attentive and had good vibes all around. I could tell they try to stay positive throughout the day as they attend to each customer! The coffee was solid! Went out of our comfort zones and got the Guava Coffee and Macadamia Nut with Coconut flakes! It tastes exactly how it sounds and were all very well-balanced. The Guava Coffee especially has such sweet fruity flavor to the roasted coffee that i've never tried before! Great experience! read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Macadamia Nut latte with Coconut flakes! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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Lift Coffee Roasters is such a perfect hole-in-the-wall coffee shop! Perfect ambiance for studying with great drinks as well. Doesn't ever get too loud and I love that they play holiday music during the holiday season. One of the best coffee shops I've been to, comparable to the best of Orange County and San Diego coffee shops. I HIGHLY recommend "The Grinch" ($6). A delicious and smooth matcha latte with cold foam and peppermint sprinkles. This drinks reminds me of the Green Thai Tea from Newport Beach's Seaside Bakery. Also ordered the vanilla latte sweetened, $5.75 with a student discount! I absolutely love this place and will definitely be stopping by again. Free wifi and outlets are compatible with USB and USB-C. Not many coffee shops have USB, and this is the first coffee shop I've been to with USB-C in outlets. Also, great service! Remade my drink without me asking because they made the foam wrong. This really shows how much the workers here value the quality of their drinks for every customer. Drinks: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Service: 10/10 read more

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Lift Roaster's is home to the best dirty chai in town and is excellent for a WiFi connection setup. That said, it looks like somewhat of a WeWork situation, and customer turnover is slow, so seating can get snuggly. The service is friendly; however, the process of getting your food or drink order is called out by item, and with the noise and small space, orders are easily unnoticed. My avocado toast with egg was cold but still delicious. My strawberry cake pop was delightfully sweet. read more

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I've been coming by here for the past couple of weeks while I come visit my dad at the hospital nearby. It's a nice coffee shop in a hidden area. They serve pretty good drinks and I always get the ham and cheese croissant sandwich - but just a tip if you want avocado added, I do ask them to toast it with the avocado because if you don't, the croissant ends up still being really cold read more

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

I decided to try this coffee place , it's kinda hidden behind some offices but ones you walk in it's like wow I can't believe this place looks like this from the inside , it's kinda big , dark, really cozy way better then Starbucks. So I order a honey latte with oat milk and was super good ! I also order a coffee cake yummy! The place was busy but they didn't take long with my order . I'm definitely gonna be a regular. Btw they offer WiFi too read more

Been here several times for their seasonal drinks and they are good, I'd recommend. The food on the other hand is hit or miss, they do not seem to have a good rhythm down. There's been times where it's been a pretty long wait to get a bagel toasted. Seems like the food orders get out of order too where people ordering after you get their food quicker, even when it seems more complicated like a sandwich read more

Love this place, but do keep in mind they STUDENT DISCOUNTS!!! As a UCR student this place is quite pricey so I really adore the fact they give student discount. I love the rose oat latte. And the service is really nice. It's pretty big from the inside surprising, lack of outlets though so hopping around table might happen. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Rose oat latte, matcha rose oat, avocado toast (which used to come with a side of watermelon but we didn't get any) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Stumbled upon this place by accident, but glad I found it. The location is unassuming and kind of hidden. We had a great experience with the staff. Super friendly and very helpful. Our drinks were superb! I had the snickerdoodle cookie and the orange dark chocolate scone.... Very delicious! I had the dirty chai latte with vanilla, and a matcha with oat milk and agave sweetener. Very pleasantly surprised and the inside was so nice. Loved it! read more

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Great area and found parking easy! The service was so friendly and fast :) very good coffee but a little out of my budget for an everyday thing. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Good area! Found parking easy and service was so friendly! Loved it but a little too expensive for an every day coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

They a variaty of syrup options and sugar free as well. The place is kind of hidden since its in buildings that all look the same but the inside is so cool it looks like an underground chill hang out spot and they even have jenga / checkers couches tables. It was like $6 for each read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - pistachio coconut latte, and coldbrew with creamer and syrup. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

Erin is great super friendly and very professional. Provides excellent customer service. read more

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

Great place to work. Lots of outlets and the sofas are comfy. The coffee is a 6.2/10 and the food is pretty basic. I got a brown sugar latte and the turkey sandwich (which doesn't come warmed up). The service is good. read more

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Came here around 1:00PM on a Sunday which seemed to be super busy. Was hoping to order food but they said that they were closing their kitchen (which was odd being that their shop closes at 5:00PM). So opted for 2 beef Sambusas from the pastry case that totaled a little bit under $10. I was waiting for about 20 minutes when I had to remind the baristas about my order. The barista behind the counter said that he was going to pop them in and walk them out to me. Waited an additional 10 minutes and was prompted to ask because it seemed the baristas were making food for themselves and bringing it to the back. Had to go to the barista to ask for my order where he gave them to me. They were not that hot and kinda almost close to room temperature. Ambience is nice but overall service was not that good, would recommend the coffee but they seem to be lacking decent service in food preparation. read more

If I could've rate 0 stars I would. My coworkers & I ordered from here for the first time & a girl server told my coworker that 4/5 of our orders didn't go through. We sent & showed her our email receipt + our bank statement. Which first of all there was no need to go into showing my bank statement if the email provided the date, time & order number. The girls solution was to order AGAIN & dispute our order with our bank. Which I feel is unnecessary for ME to go through all that trouble when everything was good on my end. Fortunately my coworker asked to speak to the manager & he looked at our order, bank statement & made our drinks. Would definitely not return to this shop :/ Update response: Hello, thank you for the reply & acknowledgement to this issue. I do want to clarify that the drinks were NOT free as the charge did go through on my end & was posted the day after we placed our order. But im glad your business is changing their online system to avoid issues like mine. read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Drinks were not free as the transaction was posted the day after! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

This coffee shop is a hidden gem in Riverside. Kind of in an obscure location, but cute none the less. We've been to the sister shop in Whittier, but love that we found one closer to home. Really dig the romantic vibe at the Riverside location. The subtle sound of jazz music playing in the background and the ambient lighting are a true treat. The coffee was fantastic! The lavender latte really blew me away. The barista was equally as friendly, and although she happened to skip one of the drinks on our order she made up for it by giving us a lemon muffin. I would not naturally gravitate towards lemon, but the muffin was A M A Z I N G! Can't wait to visit again for more tasty treats and coffee! read more

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Even though this place is a little hidden it has the most delicious Chai latte !!! Definitely a must try

The best coffee spots are always hidden! A year later, I am still a big fan of Lift Coffee Roasters! Almost every weekend when I'm in the area, I have to visit this spot just to get a caffeine fix. I've explored pretty much everything from the drink selection menu and my recommendations are an iced Mocha Latte w/ Oat Milk or hot Vanilla Latte w/ Oat Milk. On weekends, Lift has a weekend brunch that includes delicious brunch dishes from the morning through the afternoon. They also have a specialty drink menu ranging from 2-4 drinks that are exclusively for a certain time period. If you're coming to study or hangout here for a while, this place gives off a mellow, unwind type of vibe with dimmed lights and jazz music playing in the background. Yet, during certain times of the day, it can be packed with people, so plan accordingly. Another recommendation is to purchase a bag of coffee! It's affordable, delicious, and you get a free drink on the house! So give this place a try and support your local business! read more

Lift Coffee Roasters - Signature Drink as of 11/17/19. S'mores Cold Brew Add on: splash of oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Riverside, California

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Something the area doesn't have is good coffee. We were in the area for 2 week down from Seattle. ( we have coffee). I was looking for a cute coffee shop with great coffee. We tried a few but was unimpressed. Then I looked up coffee roasters. Bingo. I hit the nail on the head. This place exceeds at coffee. It also according to my daughter has some of the best chai she's ever had. The barista was not only super helpful and full of good info, but his suggestions were on point. It was fun to bring home a couple bags for later. We picked up a chai on the first day of Med school for my daughter and the guy even wrote a sweet note on the cup. Now that is customer service. We'll definitely be back every time we are down there. Thanks for the exceptional experience. Just gotta move to a more social spot. read more

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Probably some of the best roasted coffee beans I have purchased, the Ethiopian coffee they have tastes more of a tea and is velvety smooth and light. This gem is one of those secrets I would like to keep but I have to share. I purchased some of their single origin beans to make lattes at home and they come out amazing! As I am boycotting the burnt drive thru "coffee" chain, I have explored such amazing local coffee shops that I will continue to return to. read more

Love the coffee and ambiance here. With the front windows screen blocking the sun, the indoor area is darker with a strong NYC warehouse vibe. Amble room for those seeking a spot to chill and get some work done. Their pumpkin spice latte (hey it's the season) with oatmeal was on point, not too sweet, doesn't taste artificial like Starbucks. The vanilla latte was light, naturally fragrant. Bottom line: now one of my go to cafes in the area read more

This is my favorite coffee shop. I used to go to lift when it was on Central and wasn't crazy about the coffee or vibe there. I am not sure if this is the same place as the one on Central but this Lift is amazing. Great place to work, study or hangout and have coffee with friends. The woman that usually works in the morning (not sure if she's the owner) but always so kind and pleasant. My favorite drink since the holidays is the Ginger Latte with Oat milk. They use fresh pressed ginger to make the simple syrup and it is amazing! I hope they keep it year round. read more

Walking through a nondescript door, we found a pleasant surprise. Front and foremost - they serve great coffee. Barista John is knowledgeable and friendly. Decor is comfy industrial x warehouse. We had a very enjoyable coffee break. Highly recommend. read more

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Love this coffee spot. Good place to study or chill. I got a honey oatmilk latte and it's just how I wanted. I love the openness about this place, the sun the air, ohhh perfect afternoon hang out spot. The place has plenty of parking, so feel free to check it out!! read more