It was my first visit to this cafe, and it was so cute! They offered a wide variety of matcha flavors and there was a banana cream matcha special today, which is perfect because that's one of my favorites!! The cafe's aesthetic was clean and simple, with ample tables and chairs inviting customers to sit and enjoy their drink. I love what they stand for and would love to come back to support and try their other drinks!! read more

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We love trying new and local coffee shops and were super excited to add this one to our list. I was really surprised at how much space they had inside! There was plenty of tables and chairs to sit and enjoy your drinks & treats, as well as a more lounge-y area where you can relax! When we first walked in, we were greeted with lots of energy and enthusiasm-- such a great way to start the morning. The woman at the front was super knowledgeable and helpful about describing the menu and the different things in each drink. We ordered the "Another One" and the "Kyoto Cold Brew" with cold foam, as well as a carrot cake muffin. The muffin was pretty good! We love carrot cake and hardly see it anymore so we were pretty excited to try it! Both the drinks were also pretty good!! I really enjoyed the sweetness and cinnamon flavors in the Another One. My boyfriend was not too fond of the Kyoto Cold Brew -- but he was trying something new, so it was really his personal preference and nothing with the coffee itself. He also thought the cold foam was okay, but he still enjoyed it!! It also wasn't priced to bad either If you ever get a chance to try this place out, I highly recommend it!!! read more

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Stray dogs is one of the more unique coffee shops I've been too. It offers flavors that you don't always see anywhere else like melona cold foam matcha and seasonal flavors like rose, chocolate strawberry, and Japanese cheesecake. I enjoy that it is a spacious coffee shop with lots of seating, natural light, and dogs are welcomed Ofcourse. I've never had any issues with service and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Their matcha is one of my favorites in Riverside. My only complaint would be that parking can be hard to find and i do think the price is a little high for the size of drink (usually 9 something with oatmilk) However you can definitely taste the quality. read more

Stray Dogs Coffee Roasters - Seasonal drinks (Feb 2026) strawberries and cream matcha rose latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Riverside, California

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Absolutely love this place, it is worth the hype. I came here once when visiting a friend in Riverside and I literally still dream about that FLUFFY cheesecake & that silky smooth vanilla latte pls expand locations read more

Stray Dogs Coffee Roasters - Japanese cheesecake & vanilla latte & fun drink with cold foam - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Riverside, California

My new favorite spot This coffee shop is so cute I love the decor and the set up. Cashier was so friendly talkative and polite. I ordered a grey hound latte which is basically like a London fog but with espresso. It's really good not too sweet. I also ordered a pastry which I was told that the owner bakes them everyday and it was delicious. Definitely coming back to try the rest of their menu. I am also happy to see a coffee shop in Riverside that has kyoto drip and I can't wait to try it! All in all a great experience. read more

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I've been hearing good things about this place for a while. I finally got the chance to try it! It's located on the edge of DTR and next to other small businesses. There is a small parking lot behind these businesses. There is also street parking available right in front. There is a sign outside, announcing their matcha and coffee. When walking in, I saw there was alot of people sitting and working on their laptops. This seems to be the spot for that. There is a lot of natural lighting inside and it looks clean and contemporary. They have items for sale like hats, candles, and bowls on the wooden tower. There is also a rack of clothing and bags for sale as well. There was only one other person in line when I arrived. They have paper menus available and main menu on the wall. When it was my turn at the counter, the barista let me know to ask if I had any questions. I asked about the banana matcha, since I didn't see it on the menu at first. He let me know it was still available. He asked if I wanted cold foam and what type of milk. I got that and saw the pastry shelf. They have mostly cupcakes and not GF. I got the matcha Japanese cupcake. I saw at one of the wooden tables while waiting. It did not take long, maybe 5 minutes? I took a sip. The banana did not overpower the matcha like in used to, but perfectly blended with it. It was so delicious. The cupcake was also very good. Will definitely come again! read more

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This place was cute and seemed like a great place to get some work done. The ambiance is relaxed and mellow where conversations can be had without the hustle and bustle of normal coffee shops. Everyone was friendly and our drinks came out fast. The menu is very uncomplicated and straightforward but they do carry some seasonal items as well. If you're looking for simple coffee without the fluff you would love this place! read more

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Cute place. Not a lot of parking but the coffee shop is big and spacious, very cute and esthetic. We ordered their strawberry matcha, strawberry matcha cupcake and their banana matcha. The banana matcha is good and sweet, but barely tasted the matcha. Same with my daughter's drink, she said it was ok, can't really taste the matcha, she wasn't a big fan :/ . Not sure if their matcha is watered down or maybe a lower grade. Cupcake was ok. Service is great, gentlemen that took our food was sweet and nice. Overall nice cool spot but matcha isnt the greatest. Maybe next time I'll try their coffee?!? read more

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What a cute cafe! The vibe is very nice and calm there, lots of people doing school work! The staff is very friendly and accommodating! This time we tried one of the cupcakes! The peanut butter cupcake was so so goo read more

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If you're tired of the same basic coffee spots, Stray Dogs Coffee is such a hidden gem. It has that perfect local vibe that makes it feel way more personal and unique. The coffee is seriously good, smooth, flavorful, and made with care. I tried one of their specialty drinks and it was perfectly balanced, not overly sweet and actually tasted like real coffee. The staff were super friendly and made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere is chill, a little artsy, and just a great place to hang out or grab a quick drink. You can tell this is a spot people genuinely love and support, definitely one of my go-to coffee places now. read more

We came here on a Friday around 11am. Stray dogs is located on a pretty busy street but they have a small lot in the back. It was full when we arrived but we luckily found parking on the street. The place was clean with an open interior. It's pretty spacious and decorated nicely with cafe aesthetics but there were only a few tables and chairs. You can choose to sit on the couches in the back which is nice for larger parties. Service was good. The workers weren't nice but they weren't rude either so we were fine with that. We ordered the banana pudding matcha... one with oatmilk and one with almond milk. We also ordered a pistachio fancier. We would give both drinks a 7/10. It tasted mostly of banana and not much matcha. But, it had banana pieces which we liked. The fancier has a muffin/cake consistency and I would give it 8/10. read more

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Drinks were soo yummy! Lots of pastry options, we got a chocolate cake but tbh it didn't stand out a crazy amount for me. We happened to go when they were having an event, so there were lots of vendors there and the pizza was delicious. I love their cause and I loved seeing the dogs! Bit of a line, maybe bc it was Saturday/there was an event going on but it didn't take long. Service was great, they were super nice. The place is spacious and clean--ambiance is great. Would come back if I'm in the area, it'd be a great study spot! read more

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Coffee and dogs?! Umm YES!!! I always get the barista's pick and have never been let down. There is crazy macha options and little sweet treats. The space is very clean aesthetically with clean lines and plans. So much natural lighting!! My one gripe is the stools are not comfy and the tables are slatted, so writing is challenging. read more

Stray Dogs Coffee Roasters - Strawberry cheesecake latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Riverside, California

I love this place. What a cute concept! Had the seasonal strawberry matcha and it was DELICIOUS. The strawberry on top is amazing. When i firet went up to the counter, the cashier was already starting to make pup cups for my friend and i's dog. The staff is very kind and helpful. Would definitely visit again. read more

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Clean, modern, well-lit, these were my first impressions entering this new(ish) neighborhood café. A great addition after nearly two decades of Starbucks enjoying a relative monopoly in this corner of downtown Riverside. As most independent cafés these days, they offer coffee roasted in medium and lighter, fruitier styles. Espresso or pour-over friendly, or even cold brew. The flavors are also fashion-forward and seasonal. I really enjoyed m cold latte with the sweet flavors reminiscent of a corn dog. It went down fast! The pound cake was a little dense and dry, but it did taste good. Like bittersweet chocolate. All-in-all, I'm a fan and could see myself hanging out on hot days ahead. read more

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I'm always down to support any place that is animal friendly. Walked in and someone had a cute and chubby dog so if you mind dogs at a food place, I wouldn't recommend coming here. It was pretty busy, but this place is pretty spacious with a lot of tables and lots of seating. Their menu is creative and they make their own syrups in house. Tried the iced Greyhound which is earl gray honey in a latte with a vanilla foam. It's tasty, but the earl gray dominates the coffee so it felt more like a tea latte with a splash of coffee. Also tried the Texas Roadhouse latte. It's a honey latte with a cinnamon butter cold foam. The honey latte was what you'd expect, but the foam made it way better. It was cinnamony and creamy. I do have one recommendation for the owners, though. They have a giant container for people to grab their own straws. These are pretty tightly packed and are not individually wrapped so there's no way to grab one without touching a few. I tried. I would say get individually wrapped ones if they're going to do that. Overall, I would try this place again. read more

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The shop itself was cute I liked the modernist aesthetic to it. The staff were also very nice and the water dispenser/dog friendly aspect is a nice touch. I ordered a latte (I don't remember the exact name but it mentioned a hard crust) and a carrot cake and I think both of those items are seasonal, but it didn't seem like the latte matched the description provided on the menu and the carrot cake was pretty dry. I'd definitely be willing to come back and try this place again. read more

Stray Dogs Coffee Roasters - Carrot cake and latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Riverside, California

Ordered a greyhound coffee and it was delicious! Ive never had a coffee with earl grey & it did not disappoint! Cashiers were really nice too & space had lots of seating read more

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Was traveling through Ontario, California stopped upon this stray dog coffee roasters supports animal welfare what's not to like? read more

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Amazing drink selections. I ordered the greyhound. I love that their lattes are not watered down. You can still taste the coffee. Will definitely make it a goal to try most of their coffees. Second round: I ordered Corndog latte. A step sweeter fr the greyhound but it's one of those flavors that make you smile. It works sooo well. read more

Aesthetic new coffee shop in Riverside! Been here 2 times. They have stamp cards and lots of cute merch. Dog friendly of course with pup cups! Haven't tried the food but have tried their lattes. They're on the more expensive side ~$8, not too sweet so I like them! The coffee shop is on the lounder side/echoey. They play gospel/worship music only. Bathroom is clean, but no changing table. free wifi. About 5 outlets available. Lots of 2 person seats and a couch. My main feedback would be that the chairs here are really not customer friendly, no back support. The space is quite large and could be better utilized in terms of seating. Street parking is 2 hour limit. Parking lot in the back is 10 minute limit pickup only with some additional parking spaces with no restrictions. One thing I would note is that the social mission of this coffee shop is not obvious. While they advertise supporting stray dogs it is unclear to me how they do so - even after looking on their website and insta. If the coffee shop donates a portion of their proceedings I think it would be good to know as a customer how we are contributing - just a suggestion. read more

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Menu has so many fun drinks you can't get anywhere else. Baked goods are great too! If you want a cute and unique experience, definitely stop here! read more

This is a cute cafe located in downtown riverside. The inside has a nice ambience and has cozy seating. There's regular tables and chairs as well as a place in the corner with couches to sit at for comfort. The menu is small and it was hard to decide what to get. I ended up with the earl greyhound latte which had too much of the earl grey flavor for my liking. I wish it was a bit more subtle. I also got the Japanese cheesecake which tasted amazing! It has the perfect fluff and not too overwhelming of a flavor. read more

Stray Dogs Coffee Roasters - Earl greyhound latte Japanese cheesecake - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Riverside, California

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New-ish coffee shop in Riverside :) Service: Came on a busy Saturday and the service was fast and efficient. Was running late to work yet still made it on time due to the fast service!! Everyone was great and friendly and suggested items to get! The lattes: I am ranking this coffee shop a solid 8/10 when it comes to flavors The drinks are very delicious but very very on the sweet side. I personally prefer to have a more coffee forward latte but it was still a great flavor. Favorite was the Sakura Latte! We also tried a Greyhound Latte and a regular Vanilla Latte. The cream top or cold foam is very watery which was unexpected but very flavorful. Ambiance: Ample seating spaces and so beautiful. I did not stay for long but it looks like an amazing space to study. Drink prices: specialty latte is $8 plus $1 for alternative milk for a 16oz latte - is it justifiable? You tell me. I rank this place overall a 9/10 Excited to come and study one of these days read more

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Was inspired to try this spot due to the hype i've been seeing on TikTok. I'm sad to say it was definitely lack luster :/ . The Banana Matcha lacks the banana pudding flavor to actually make it distinctive from the regular matcha latte. If anything the banana flavor was only in the cold foam and it was still a very subtle taste. It could've been creamier as well. Not the worst matcha I've had but also not the most memorable. Customer service was ok and Ambiance was okay... *shrugs* read more

Stray Dogs Coffee Roasters - Matcha Latte, Banana Matcha & Matcha Cheesecake Muffin - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Riverside, California

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The people are very sweet the coffee was so good and they are a beautiful Christian shop I would come here everyday if I could read more

Stray Dogs Coffee Roasters - Matcha latte with strawberry cold foam - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Riverside, California

My first time trying this coffee shop and I ended up trying the banana matcha!! It was really good, can't wait to go back and order it again, the workers are very polite and patient due to have many customers. The space is big and comfy! read more

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This place was so cute, def a perfect place to do your homework or work needs. When you get there , there is a back parking lot but spaces are very limited and aside from that you might have to fight for street parking. When you walk into the place it's very big, high ceiling, and open concept. I ordered a banana pudding matcha and a black sesame cake which in total cost me $12. I believe my drink was 8$ (with no milk substitute) a the small cake was probably about $4. There were only 2 workers at the time I went which was around 2:30pm. The cashier was sweet and was very patient with all the questions he got from other customers in front of me. After ordering I went to sit to wait for my drink and the building extended with extra seating and tables a little further back than I was expecting. Very large windows which allowed the place to have very bright lighting which was nice and I'm sure it looks cute when it's raining. I didn't wait too long for my drink, I think I barely sat for a minute haha. Overall I'd give the matcha a 7.5/10, it wasn't bad but I like my matcha a little more on the earthy side and I felt theirs was a more subtle tone type of matcha(but Ik ppl prefer this but it's not my preference), the banana pudding tho was very good, I liked that theirs was more creamy than most places so it mixed in my drink really easily and I felt it also wasn't as sweet and overpowering as other places, a good balance. The cake now, delicious! I think their pastry's are all homemade, it was so moist and the flavoring was all there, perfect size too because I'm not a huge sweets fan so once I was done with it that's when I felt it was too much sweet but I was already done! lol. Overall I can't wait to come back and maybe I'll bring some homework it was a nice place and I def recommend read more

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We walked in and immediately was treated by friendly faces! The place is super cute instead with a lot of tables and seating. I got an iced latte and it was great! my boyfriend got a matcha and loved his too. highly recommend! read more

Stray Dogs Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Riverside, California

Newest gem located in Riverside! Dog friendly of course. From the moment I walked in I felt welcomed. The staff was very friendly and I noticed one of the ladies at the counter knew ASL which I thought was awesome. I highly recommend the Corn Dog Latte. Definitely unique and was a 10/10 for me. It was perfectly balanced and not overly sweet. My fiancé ordered the Double Matcha and he said it was one of the best he's had at a coffee shop. They both paired nicely with one of their pastries. I will definitely be back! read more

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3.5 stars. I really want to like and support Stray Dogs, especially since I checked with them and dogs are allowed inside, and 10% of their monthly profits go to local fostering and a rescue. However, my group was really underwhelmed with the food and drinks. I got a standard matcha with oat milk and 50% sweetness, which was $7 (there is an upcharge for nondairy options unfortunately), and it was simply alright. The Greyhound drink was rated 3/10 by one group member, and the other did not like the Biscoff cheesecake he ordered. I did like the ambiance inside the amount of space, and the decor was very cozy and soothing. It may be a bit difficult to find ample seating however. One thing I'd like to note is that Stray Dogs does have a pretty in your face Christian branding, if that is/isn't your thing. The service was fantastic, the person taking our orders was super kind and friendly. I wish there was some more transparency or information easily visible on their monthly donation and the organizations they donate to, one would think they would advertise that a bit more, as it would also benefit those organizations. This might be a nice place to stop by with your dog after hanging out in Fairmount park just a block away, but otherwise I don't see myself going out of my way to come here unfortunately. read more

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Wow... I'm not going to lie, I didn't have high expectations! Sometimes I find the espresso at mom and pops to be bitter so I went in hoping for the best but expecting the worst lol but this was delicious! I was having a rough WEEK and decided since I was in the area to pop in and get a treat to hopefully make me feel a little better. I got the "Another One", you can't really go wrong with cinnamon or vanilla right? And this hit the spot! Definitely perked up my day it's not too sweet and the barista who rang me up told me they use teal cinnamon sticks which I think is a nice touch! Speaking of service, excellent! The cashier was extremely friendly and my drink came out very quick despite not being the only person there waiting... which sadly is also kind of rare at mom and pops! Lastly the ambiance - would be a great place to sit and catch up with a friend or study. They have tried to offer as much table space as possible for laptops and studying. It was pretty full for a Thursday afternoon but if you could snag a spot it could be great! All in all, I'm impressed and grateful for another good coffee spot, Riverside is coming up with our coffee game! read more

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Always happy to have a new coffee spot :) The inside is so spacious & bright. Staff are also very sweet and helpful when deciding what to order. I tried the Melona Matcha (with oat milk) and it was delicious. My fiancé got the brown sugar cinnamon iced latte the first time we went and this most recent time he tried the PB&Stray. He thought it was so good, he loved the flavor. They also have very cute and yummy pastries! I love a pretty little pastry and even better when the flavor is good. They have a parking lot in the back but there's also street parking (sometimes). They're also dog friendly & I always see cute little babies so far when visiting. :) a new local gem! read more

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Cute small clean open space with lots of seating and even a carpet area to chill. Staff was all friendly and helpful. Corn Dog Coffee was really good ! Iced ! - only bad thing is they don't have bigger cups!! 16oz cups only ! They had nice display of desserts and I took a few - sadly they look way nicer than what they taste - the chocolate and pistachio ones were a little dry and the cheesecake was supposed to be blueberry but tasted more like matcha cheesecake and it was fluffier and creamy but I didn't like the matcha flavor - Overall! Great coffee from a modern electric Roaster! That's def a first! Will be back for more coffeee and I will be bringing my pup! Doggie friends are allowed ! read more

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Best Madagascar vanilla latte in the area! Great seating area! Super nice service! They have some great pastries as well!

I had some time to kill and came in for a snack. It's a nice little spot with convenient/easy lot parking behind the store. Wide open space, big windows with lots of natural lighting. It feels cleaner than it looks: the white floors are pretty scuffed and dirtied up, but that's what happens when the floor is white. Very friendly service and overall, a chill and relaxed atmosphere. I had the black sesame and pistachio pastries, and both were very good. They're fairly small but pretty dense inside, with enough moisture that it's actually a really lovely texture. I would have liked a bit more of the icing on top-- It was delicious! read more

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Coffee chronicles downtown Riverside edition. The coffee scene in downtown town Riverside continue to evolve. Over a decade ago there seemed to be only a Coffee Bean, Starbucks and maybe 1 or 2 independently owned coffee shops. With the arrival of Stray Dogs there is at least 1 more high tier craft coffee shop in downtown Riverside aside from Arcade. First I will say Strat Dogs does have a socially conscious mission to donating 10% of proceeds (according to the owner) to help get dogs off the street. There are pictures of local pups and you can bring your dog inside. All the baristas are really friendly. The shop is about blocks from the food lab, convention center and Mission Inn. There is street parking and parking behind the shop also. The shop is nice and contemporary, it looks as if they are still putting finishing touches on shop. MI like the big windows and high ceilings. I know during opening weekend and once word of mouth gets out, this place will be packed on the weekends. There is an ample amount of seating as well as bar seating. Coffee wise, I got the vanilla late iced and hot for my next visit. I really like it hot as all the flavor was well mixed together. Stray Dogs uses their own vanilla bean syrup and it is delicious. Definitely a great latte, aside from that they have a brown sugar latte and a simple syrup latte for coffee. This is one of the best local coffee shops, as this place grows, I will miss easily finding an open seat especially on the weekends. It is better for folks to know about it and support a great local coffee shop. read more

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i enjoyed coming to this cafe to grab a couple drinks with my friends :) their employees were helpful with helping us recommend their pastries. i say that i also enjoyed my matcha at this location. it's pretty balanced between the "grassy" matcha taste and the sweet side. there's a cute photo booth that prints out pictures out of thermal paper and i find that so unique to be found in a cafe! if i were way closer to riverside, i would consider this to be a spot to stay and study. read more

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Like my visit, gonna keep this short and sweet. Tried their Grey Hound (matcha + earl grey) and was addicted after the first sip. My cousin got a seasonal drink (strawberry cheesecake?) and finished it by the time we got to my car. Both drinks were not too sweet and I didn't feel the caffeine jitters after. Big fan of the spaciousness and lighting of this coffee shop. I will def come back next time I'm dog sitting for my friend who lives super close~ read more

Stray Dogs Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Riverside, California

Actually, really loved this shop! The Matcha and cupcake was so delicious. It was cute and Quiet they offer cold water. The cashier was really helpful in explaining how to sweeten the drinks and which specialty drinks they had to offer . Dog & work friendly Will definitely be back soon ! read more

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