Love this place!!!! Coffee and food are sooo good. Love the ambience and staff! I found my new favorite coffee shop!

Everything about this place is amazing from the moment you walk in, i usually get the dulce de leche late and the standard sandwich but i've tried about every latte and the rest of the food and it is all really good including the service it sucks that most of the bad reviews are about long waits during busy times and not the wait time from when you order to when you get your stuff -_- but other than that im happy to see most of the tik tok posts are positive reviews Message to the owners, i see another shop owner is not really happy you're around and they keep trying to bash your name but remember like Eazy E said "all publicity is good publicity" read more

The Notebook Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

I was really excited to try Notebook Cafe after seeing it recommended on TikTok, but unfortunately my experience was disappointing. I ordered a vanilla latte with almond milk because I'm lactose intolerant. I also specifically asked if they could use the smallest amount of vanilla possible since I don't like overly sweet drinks. I was told they could make it "half sweet," and I clarified again that I only wanted a tiny bit of vanilla. They assured me that wouldn't be a problem. When I received my drink, it was extremely sweet and tasted nothing like what I had requested. To make matters worse, I'm almost certain regular milk was used instead of almond milk, as I had stomach issues and had to rush to the restroom shortly after drinking it. The customer service also wasn't very welcoming, which added to the disappointment. I came in excited to support a local spot I'd heard great things about, but between the incorrect order and the lackluster service, I don't see myself returning. Hopefully they can pay closer attention to customer requests in the future, especially when it comes to dietary restrictions. read more

This place was great. I guess some people use reviews to share their feelings or complain in hopes of getting free stuff. The matcha was good, the staff was welcoming, and the atmosphere was pleasant and inviting. Even though it was busy, the team remained friendly and worked hard to keep things moving. My drink wasn't as sweet as I expected, so I simply asked them to add a little more sweetness. It was an easy fix and not that serious. If there's a wait, you have a choice whether to stay or leave, and in my opinion, the quality was worth it. Everything I ordered was fresh, and the overall experience was enjoyable from start to finish. My experience was great, and I'd gladly come back and recommend it to others. Freemason Brother read more

Rich coffee! First off, who doesn't appreciate a cute locally owned coffee shop?! The ambiance is adorable...low lighting, intimate, darker colors, and just welcoming. The cashier was friendly and attentive. I believe they have only been open a week. Now for the coffee, it was absolutely strong and tasty and everything I like in a coffee. It's quickly going to become my favorite spot. I got the Iced Vanilla Latte w Half N Half, an extra shot of espresso, and Vanilla Cold Foam...and wow, talk about perfection! My husband got a Hot Americano w a pump of Vanilla and it was super hot just like he prefers. Overall, strong 5/5!! Try it out for yourself read more

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Cute new place, wanted to check it out. Really liked the vibe/decor, service was ok. I asked for recommendation and the barista suggested the Salted Vanilla Pistachio latte. $8 The drink was not good. It was maybe a 3/10. It didn't have a pistachio /vanilla flavor, the salt was overpowering the cold foam and the cold foam tasted just like regular heavy whipping cream. I was also expecting a cute aesthetic cup like shown all over there IG and i got a basic clear cup. Not a good first impression for sure. May try it again, but likely won't go out of my way. I hope you have a better experience. read more

The Notebook Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Where do I begin. The flan dessert? The coffee? The ambiance? Or the personalities behind the counter? There's so much to unwrap in this brand new little coffee shop in the heart of Downtown Riverside. The decor is modern and was kept nice and clean. The owners John and Michael were so welcoming and made me feel like I was ordering as a friend rather than a customer. John gave me a solid recommendation for the Salted Vanilla Pistachio Latte. We also got to try the Banana Flan as well as the Ube flan which both had the best flan texture but my favorite was definitely Banana. The owners even came out to check up on us and asked how we were doing and wanted our genuine feedback which shows how passionate they are about growing their business and offering exceptional service. Just after today's visit I know I'll be coming back to try everything off their menu! read more

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This place absolutely nailed it. The açaí bowl was incredibly fresh and delicious -- you can really taste the quality of the ingredients, and everything felt perfectly balanced. Not overly sweet, just clean and refreshing. I also tried their Ghirardelli caramel coffee with salted caramel foam, and it was so good. The sweetness was just right, and the foam added a nice touch without being overpowering or too heavy, which I really appreciated. Overall, such a great experience from start to finish. Everything felt thoughtfully made, and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

The Notebook Cafe - Ghirardelli caramel latte - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

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I was excited to try this place since I've been following their IG page for awhile. Yet, I was somewhat let down when I went for a latte during my lunch break today. It is small inside, but the decor is cute and fits the vibe they are going for. The barista that took my order was nice and nice enough to let me know they were backed up on drinks... That's where the disappointment set it. With staff trying to get caught up on ALOT of lattes, I ordered a match (less backed up). Maybe The Notebook Cafe is still trying to figure out a system that works or weren't prepared for heavy foot traffic.. but having to wait 45+ minutes for a drink is not okay. I'll wait for foot traffic to die down until I give this cafe another shot. Until then, if you want to try it yourself, be prepared to wait (depending on the day?). read more

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So I've seen all the hype. Not sure if it's worth it YET. They just opened the 13th and I came a week after. The cafe is on Main St, right in downtown. I arrived on a Saturday morning around 9am. The line was almost out the door. Inside, the cafe's aesthetic was like a study, contemporary, with dark colors. Or reminds me of a library. It can get crowded pretty quick, since it's a pretty narrow space. There is restroom down the hall, towards the back and there are two accents walls. At the front counter, there is a patty shelf with muffins and bread. The menu is on a paper sized display, with laminated menus as well. I saw they offered lattes, espresso, matcha, cold foam, and specialty drinks. There are two sizes, 16 and 20oz. For food, I saw just sandwiches (not breakfast), toast, and an açaí bowl. I decided to get the 16oz Ghirardelli Caramel latte with whole milk. I paid around $8 with some change. It takes a bit to receive, since there was lot of people. Luckily there was seating. Once I received it, I tasted it. I did taste the caramel but not much of the chocolate. Not very impressed YET, but I would come back. read more

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Just went for the first time today and it was sooo good! The drinks are amazing! My husband got the brown sugar shaken espresso and I got the banana cream matcha. OBSESSED! The workers were very welcoming! read more

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Beautiful café with delicious drinks. The coffee was rich and flavorful, and the matcha was excellent as well. Unfortunately, the service left us feeling a little disappointed. While standing in line, a staff member in a white shirt and hat was handing out samples and completely skipped over my fiancée and me. Later, after we sat down waiting for our drinks, he came around with more samples and avoided us again. It may not have been intentional, but being overlooked twice while everyone else got one..definitely changed the energy of our visit. We had planned to stay and enjoy the café, but decided to leave after getting our drinks. We'd still come back because the drinks were great, but hopefully the customer experience feels a bit more welcoming next time... read more

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I went during their soft open so I knew there was still going to be some hiccups but these weren't hiccups, they were real issues that hopefully have been fixed but I'll be waiting a couples of months until I go again. The man who took our order was super friendly loved him and then it all went downhill from there. We got one drink probably 5 mins after we ordered and then the second one came probably 25 mins after that... I received the first one and they said they would bring out our second one shortly so we waited, and waited, 10 mins went by and I went inside to see maybe they had it at the bar. They didn't, the man who took our order was like you haven't received your second drink? Let me see what's going on. Well he had a talk with his baristas and they were like oh we didn't know what you wrote so we didn't do it. Wild to me and to him but he told them what it was and went on with taking orders. I stood back a bit, another 5 mins went by and I believe the owner asked me if I was still waiting for anything, I told him I was for a while now, now he went back to the baristas to talk to them. He told me it would be out shortly. Another 5 mins went by and they have been calling out other orders left and right. And again no drink for me :/ the owner guy went back again and asked them again and his baristas finally said it was just getting the ice. I finally got my second drink, just a caramel latte... nothing fancy. By that the time my first drink was watered down and not great. Second drink was whatever. I was really looking forward to this spot opening since I work downtown. Maybe I'll give it another try in a couple months. One star for the man taking our order and another for the cookie we also ordered. That was good. read more

The Notebook Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

Went for the Grand Opening. It was busy but the staff were super friendly! The drinks and food are delicious. This is my new favorite spot. read more

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Got there around 9:30am for their grand-opening at 10am. I asked if I should form a line, but one of the workers said it wasn't necessary because we were first. Despite this, I still formed a line and a group of 3 still cut in front of us... There was no structure and no giveaways. I think they underestimated the turn-out. Once inside, our drinks took a while because of the lack of preparation. Also, the cups were filled to the brim with ice and the drinks lacked flavor. There's a lot to improve and I hope they take the time to address these issues. read more

The Notebook Cafe - banana matcha and blueberry latte - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

New coffee shop alert! Great coffee, friendly staff, and an amazing atmosphere. You can tell a lot of love and hard work went into creating this place. Wishing them all the success they've definitely gained a loyal customer! It's wild how some people will have one tiny inconvenience and suddenly act like they're writing a documentary. If you're looking for great coffee, a welcoming atmosphere, and people who genuinely care about their customers, this is the place. Highly recommend stopping by and seeing for yourself! read more

The White Peach Cloud is 10/10. Also, their brown sugar shaken espresso was really good too. They have a variety of cold foams+flavors that are not very common. Be warned, they just opened and the line gets pretty long. Don't go if you're in a time crunch and be mindful of the baristas. Don't let the negative reviews about the wait time fool you into not going. Or, go when you have more time. Busy people might have to stay away until the buzz dies down. read more

The Notebook Cafe - White Peach Cloud - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

VERY rude owner...came to try this new place today at 12:30 and was disappointed with my drink, food and the rude commentary from the owner. the other owner who took our order and the girl baristas were very nice. I got the blueberry latte and was disappointed, it had little to no blueberry flavor and just tasted like cinnamon, espresso was bitter and cold foam was barely sweet at all(not how cold foam should be), plain croissant was dry, flavorless and slathered in an excessive amount of butter the guy in front of me in line inquired about if all syrups are 1883 or if some were made in house and was told all are 1883/not in house and also what beans they use for their espresso...another not difficult question. he also asked if their espresso was served in a ceramic cup that they had on the shelf and they said no but that it would be okay to give him to take pictures with with his drinks, it was not very busy at all and in no way seemed like a huge inconvenience as soon as he left the owner made a comment about knowing right away that he was going to be a difficult customer and hard to please when he came in asking all these questions...very standard questions that are not hard to answer if you know the slightest bit what you're doing owning a coffee shop owner needs to fix their attitude asap and recipes need to be redone with better ratios to sweeten and at least have a hint of the flavor that the latte is named after, just because you're using 1883 doesn't mean you can use drastically less syrup, especially when you're charging $8 for a drink with non-house made syrup and terribly bitter espresso read more

I don't normally leave reviews but The Notebook Cafe definitely deserves a review and 5 stars. I'm not the type to drive 30-40mins for a coffee but the drive to Riverside is definitely worth it especially for the quality of coffee and matcha that they serve! The few times I have gone the customer service is great and always greeted with a smile and friendly attitude! The decor is great and most importantly everything on the menu is amazing. My go to drink is the dulce de leche latte 10/10! Please don't let the reviews determine your own experience. Check it out yourself and you won't be disappointed! read more

Honey vanilla latte & pistachio latte were my favorite!! Also I don't know why people are so sensitive just get your coffee & leave lol. read more

The Dulce de Leche was amazing!! The staff members were very kind and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere gave a cozy vibe. Will definitely come back to try another menu item. Highly recommend!! read more

The staff is so friendly when I walked in. The decorations are nice, clean, and modern. I ordered the White Peach Cloud drink which I believe is Red Bull based and if you're a Red Bull enthusiast like me this is the drink to get! Perfectly refreshing and fruity for a summer day in California. Now I can't wait to come back and try more of those drinnks! read more

The Notebook Cafe - White Peach Cloud - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

It's great to have a coffee spot like this so close to downtown, and I can see the potential. As with many new establishments, I'm sure there will be adjustments and improvements as they become more established within the community. Unfortunately, my first visit was a bit underwhelming. I ordered the Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso, hoping for a bold espresso-forward drink with some sweetness to complement it. Instead, the syrup completely dominated the flavor profile. It was certainly sweet, but the sweetness felt one-dimensional, and I struggled to detect much espresso character at all. I also sampled a drink featuring Ghirardelli caramel, which left a similar impression. The flavor seemed inconsistent from sip to sip, and once again the espresso was largely absent. For a coffee shop, I'd like the espresso to be the star, even in sweeter specialty drinks. On a positive note, the atmosphere is inviting and well-suited for spending some time relaxing or catching up with friends. We visited during the middle of the day and were pleasantly surprised by the lack of a wait, which made for an easy and comfortable experience. At this point, I wouldn't be inclined to wait in a long line for a beverage here, but I'm not ready to write the place off. I'm admittedly a little hesitant to try their matcha based on this visit, yet I'm willing to give it a chance. After all, first impressions matter--but so do second chances. Here's hoping my next cup finally gives the espresso a voice instead of leaving it lost in the noise. read more

I got the Iced Ghirardelli Caramel Latte and it was hands down one of the iced latte's I've ever had. I've been really excited to try this place since seeing it on social media. When I got to work this morning, I kept an eye out of my window all day to hopefully go over and try it. Once I saw that they slowed down a little bit, I walked over. It did not disappoint. Staff was friendly, they made each order carefully and did not rush through them, but was also able to get them out fairly quickly. Decor is cute and gives a very cozy vibe. I will definitely be back...probably tomorrow to be honest lol. read more

This place is so cute and the staff is very friendly. We got the brown sugar shaken espresso and the honey vanilla latte. Both were delish and we'll be going back! read more

The Notebook Cafe - Honey vanilla latte - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

I'm disappointed by my experience with this business. I visited twice, and on both occasions, I found the coffee to be average at best. Despite that, I was still willing to give them my support. However, after noticing several critical Yelp reviews disappear over the past week and seeing how the owner responded to feedback, I became concerned about the business's willingness to accept and address criticism. Transparency and accountability are important to me as a customer, so I've decided not to return. STOP DELETING BAD REVIEWS AND OWN UP! read more

Happened to be in riverside and heard from a friend of mine of this new coffee place and Came in for their grand opening , drinks where amazing and interior was comforting , staff was friendly and attentive , highly recommend read more

I've been following this cafe's journey through Tik Tok, so I was extremely excited to try it out once I saw they opened! I have no complaints about the wait time (1hr+) because I understand it's a new place which means it's very busy, but after waiting over an hour I expected the drinks to be delicious since this cafe is about quality and intention. The banana latte didn't have a hint of banana flavor, nor did the banana cream matcha. I got 20oz for both of those and they were filled with ice which watered down the drinks quickly. The cream foams didn't have a banana flavor either, so overall I rated those very low. However, brown shaken espresso was amazing & I'm still open to trying this place again. read more

The Notebook Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

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This is the cutest little addition to DTR. Coffee drink was amazing as well as the muffin I ordered. The staff is so friendly. Overall a very welcoming place to stop. Not sure what the 1 star reviews are talking about. It was busy but everyone was friendly and everything tasted amazing! The Notebook Cafe did not disappoint! read more

The latte was really good and they were quick with my drink. I drink coffee 3 times a day so I know what places have good lattes and I'd definitely come back. It's a snug area but they have little seating inside and out. Also the girl was nice and even recommended what lattes were good and was patient when I was deciding. read more

We got three coffee drinks one being the Ghirardelli caramel iced latte, dulce de leche and banana latte. I felt that they all needed more of flavor to them. Yes I'm all for balanced taste of the espresso to flavor/sugar but it just tasted like espresso and milk. The place super cute and aesthetic but it was hot in there not sure if AC was not working but need it to be more cool to enjoy sitting inside to enjoy the cuteness. Prices were pretty standard $7.50 for 16oz and $8 for 20oz lattes. All in all I feel like with time and some tweaks to drinks the shop will be better! One more recommendation would be numbering drinks I had 4 drinks on my order they all came out at different times and other peoples drinks between my order like maybe 1/4,2/4 so on to get group drinks out back to back read more

The Notebook Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Riverside, California

We visited today and were so impressed! The attention to detail in the aesthetics, the delicious drinks and fun menu, and the friendly and efficient service. We went the day after their grand opening and were so impressed with how smoothly things were running for being so new. I got the dulce de leche latte, my husband got the Ghirardelli caramel latte, and my we got our daughter a kids "scribble." Everything was delicious! We will definitely be coming back... often. read more

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Very cute coffee shop. The employees were really nice and helpful. The playlist was great and matched the vibe perfectly. I got the brown sugar shaken espresso 25% sweet and it was good! I will be back again. read more

We were excited to try the new cafe, waited about over an hour outside in the heat. On their tik tok they advertised tote bags and free drinks. They didn't have any of those offerings which at the end of the day it's okay but when service is horrible that's when it becomes very disappointing. A baby dropped water on the floor and they made it seem like a big issue especially these randoms that cut in front of the people in front of us. The drinks were not great. Take your money to a friendly cafe around town. read more

I came to this cafe excited because it's new and I love matcha... my first time going inside it was very cute thought out decorations and wall decor! The service was not the best... the people were stuck up and not friendly! The matcha was mid there's plenty of other cafes around town that have better quality matcha.. read more

Their matcha is so lovely - not presweetened and rich. I got the blueberry cold foam on top which was super yummy, just lightly sweetened and topped with 3 little blueberries. I visited during the evening so it was not crowded and our drinks came out quickly. It's a nice addition to the downtown! read more

I give this place 1 star and thats for the nerve. Went to this place the guy with the hat and the white shirt THE OWNER is beyond so rude he did not make me feel welcomed yes i know your over stimulated with the amount of people but that should not change the way you treat guest that help your buisness grow. He was so rude to us guest drinks take forever to come out and unfortunately to top it off the matcha is gross as well as coffee i should have just bought one at the doughnut shop for the experince and price. And they use store bought syrups they are scamming you saying they are housemade by putting them in glass jars with their stickers! We know very well its toriani syrup i seen bottles getting swappes out!!! read more

it was my first time attending the location during of my visit. It was packed throughout the day during towards the ending of the day, it wasn't packed at all It took 12 minutes in order for me to receive one drink. They need to step up service immediately very unprofessional. read more

Came in today for their grand opening and this might be my new favorite coffee shop! I love the atmosphere!! Whoever did the interior design needs a raise! It's so cozy and everything is so well put together. Despite it being the grand opening and it being full inside, the cleanliness was definitely a priority for them. I tried the banana cream latte and it was so much better than i expected! I'm not a huge fan of banana but I wanted to get out of my comfort zone, I have no regrets! The flavors in the latte blended together so well! They also had a variety of pastries and food items that I didn't try but looked so yummy! Definitely will be coming back! 100000/10 read more

For it being a grand opening I gotta say best experience. Great customer service, amazing coffee, and with out a doubt would go here again. I've tried other cafe around this area and this is the best. Thank you for an amazing experience and some amazing coffee. read more