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Crave Coffee & Tea
3590 Central Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, United States
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Crave Coffee & Tea
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Ze
Review №1

Another solid coffee shop. Their selection is vary large with flavored drinks of lattes. Their cakes were delicious and sweet as well and went great with the coffee to balance. The interior is very relaxing and also is spread out with power plugs for laptop and phone chargers as well.

Ar
Review №2

Im sorry, I truly dont understand the hype with this place. Keep in mind that this is for COFFEE ONLY, I did not try the food. I think that for the flavorings, they just mix powders together and the taste can come out very artificial, at least for me. And I personally dont like my coffee to be overly sweet, just flavored. And I think thats where the big miss was for me. BUT everyone was super nice and its a great atmosphere. Thats the only reason I gave it more than one star, because I think I paid close to $9 for a coffee that I ended up throwing in the trash.

Pr
Review №3

Not the biggest fan of matcha but the lavender or rose matcha latte is one of the best I’ve ever had! Creamy and sweet. They have cute houseplants for sale through a small business. Cozy ambience inside but due to COVID, they only have outdoor seating facing a parking lot.

Oz
Review №4

Nice place, nice people working here too. Great beverages and good eats. Always smells so tasty at this shop!

El
Review №5

I had a great first time experience at Crave. I happened to go at a great time when it was quiet and not busy. I ordered the rainbow bagels which look really cool. My kids loved them! Theyre cold brew with vanilla cream was 👌. I will definitely be going back!

Va
Review №6

Matcha green tea latte -yummy. Great atmosphere

na
Review №7

Definitely 5 stars! Staff is super friendly and attentive! If you ask, they’ll answer! Quality coffee and plenty of DF milk options!

Mo
Review №8

Can you guys please fix your prices on Postmates/Uber eats??All prices are doubled whenever I try to order anything. I have been wanting Crave for weeks now but because of your hours of operation and my own work schedule I cant order pick up. So my only reliance is delivery services like Postmates and Uber, but I really will not pay $10 for a small cup of coffee.Please fix the pricing issue 💔💔💔I will revise my rating when the Postmates issue is resolved and I can have my drink 😭

Gl
Review №9

Love their bagels, and most drinks Ive tried so far were good! Only negative is the service. Every time Ive been there (and Ive gone many times), the employees seem to have an attitude problem. They look annoyed when I order a bagel with a lot of ingredients inside, and give a bland Is that all? I asked once what kind of syrups they have for their teas, and the cashier tapped a jar by the register with a very tiny list of syrups, as if its common knowledge that its there.I would understand irritation as a cashier if it was closing time, and you had a long shift, but I always go in the early morning and the attitude seems unwarranted. Get another job if you hate making bagels.Also, sometimes, they can take forever making orders, so I dont know why they dont hire more people if they seem understaffed.

Da
Review №10

This coffee shop serves the best coffee, and the desserts are to die for! I love the aromas, and the food was great. It doesn’t matter whether you have breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and you will enjoy it! The servings are enormous, and everything is always very fresh. The venue has a cool vibe with college kids working in study groups and tourists stopping in for a bite.

Ks
Review №11

Coffee tastes bad. rlly bitter and nothing made it better. however if ur into that u shud visit

Na
Review №12

Great service. When visiting please be patient, especially on the weekends. It is very busy and the have a few workers since no one wants to work.

Ci
Review №13

Great coffee! Always been a Starbucks fan.. found this place,and gotta say, they have competition! Get the cold brew, and itll perk you up for hours!! Lol. A must have for me! You wont be disappointed! The staff is amazing! Always cheery!

La
Review №14

Cute little place. The bathroom lock was broken and the barista was a bit flustered. I ordered a latte, maybe my fault for not saying hot but it was made iced. It was a good one though, for you iced coffee fans .

Sa
Review №15

Very quick, clean, nice workers. Very delicious drinks! So worth it. Will definately be coming more often!

Pr
Review №16

Recommend. Tasty 😋

Es
Review №17

Best little whole in the wall coffee place in townTry it you will not be dissapointed

So
Review №18

Considering the shop looks trendy AF I had to come and check it out. The vibes were good, was welcomed immediately after walking in and after asking a couple questions I decided to order a suggested drink. I got an Iced Dirty Chai with an added scoop of Vanilla Power which was soo good! Highly recommend it and will definitely be coming back soon.

Wi
Review №19

Location is great and the decor is nice (especially when we can all sit inside places again) but their coffee drinks are disappointing, unfortunately. Weve tried this place a couple times and havent loved what weve gotten. This last time I ordered a cappuccino and when I picked up my drink it was literally just espresso at the bottom of the cup and dry foam. The cup weighed practically nothing. And, the espresso did not have a good taste. It seemed kind of burnt or something. Cappuccinos are not new to me. I order them everywhere I go and theyre almost always decent to delicious and rarely made dry (which should only happen if requested). I wont go back.

Br
Review №20

Just wanted a cup of coffee. Took 10 minute to pour it.

Dy
Review №21

Nice coffee shop with very friendly staff and delicious food and drinks.

Ch
Review №22

I keep placing orders via Grubhub and they are either cancelled or very late as I see my delivery person is their waiting forever.

Ed
Review №23

Peppermint mocha is my favorite. Delicious coffee. A must when im passing through Riverside.

Ti
Review №24

An excellent alternative to Starbucks. The staff is super helpful. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. There are plenty of places to plug in and do your work or socialize. The coffee and tea are excellent. This is my new favorite place in Riverside.

Su
Review №25

The service is excellent. I can order a cup of the house coffee and not have to add anything to it. Their breakfast croissant was great.

Br
Review №26

I came to pick up an order that was meant to be picked up by 9:45am, arrived at 9:36 there was 2 customers ahead they got charged and served then another customer comes in and orders gets her order and leaves then 2 more customers show up she starts to make their order an i ask when will mine be ready and she says its coming up then i say its already 5 minutes late and she says you arrived 5 minutes early even though its already 9:50am i ask 1 more question. Why have they bin taking orders and making me wait she replys customers are first doordash last and i ask isnt the order im picking up for a customer and she replys i dont have to explain myself those are owners orders and told her other employees not to talk to me very disrespectful i order from here through doordash 4 or 5 times a week never ever again will i order from here i always buy from small local shops but this one is not one i will keep delivering for or ordering from. Keep in mind those doordash orders come in few minutes before the driver gets it so they had atleast 35 minutes to make 2 coffees i understand if it was busy which it wasnt but also remember there is a customer waiting for there order even if its through us they are still paying for your food. Btw i have to update the customer if the order is going to be late and give a reason why he was not pleased.

Be
Review №27

Amazing house blend coffee very chill atmosphere

Se
Review №28

I visited today for the first time. Both the coffee and bagel were good. Im looking forward to coming back now.

Ke
Review №29

I went in to order but needed to use their bathroom. They refused and would not make an exception for an emergency. I loved this place. So sad. Never going back again. Staff should have enough smarts to gauge exceptions plus this is an excessive feared-based policy, not science based.

Ju
Review №30

Quiet,friendly, and efficient...plus great coffee. Like having breakfast in your sunroom.

Si
Review №31

Great local coffee shop.

To
Review №32

First time here was early Saturday morning. It is a really nice set up. Love the style, group of guys having a meeting outside, a girl came in with books and got her usual so they seem to get to know customers which is nice. I only order a make your own bagel. It was really good, but a bit pricey. I have get to try the coffee, but I will be back.

Is
Review №33

Great coffee. Loved the Americano.

Ch
Review №34

Delicious!! Great prices and the service was fast and super friendly! Not to mention the place was beautiful! My daughter and I loved it! She said it was the best coffee she ever had! Thats coming from a girl who knows and loves her some coffee!! She even has her own coffee bar at home!! I would highly recommend Crave Coffee & Tea!

Ma
Review №35

Beautiful service good coffee Betty Ola ladies beautiful smile I love the place. I will come back again. Because itd really friendly.

Jo
Review №36

I like it here, great food & service. the service was friendly and observant. the place has a nice feel to it. food is similar to a cafe in indianapolis i liked.

Br
Review №37

Excellent spot to spend time alone or talk business. Looking forward to a return visit. The place has a cool feel to it.

jo
Review №38

We came on a monday holiday morning. The place was empty but the coffee was full of flavor. We brought the kids and had some bagels. Overall it was pleasant.

Mi
Review №39

Good coffee, very clean, friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Cr
Review №40

The people working are so sweet!! Their Cafe Mocha is the best one Ive had in a decade or more 🔥

Je
Review №41

They have really good coffee here and amazing costumer service

Ev
Review №42

Quaint little coffee shop. Good teas! Nice atmosphere/ambience. Staff were very friendly.

Ro
Review №43

First time there and will definitely be back.

Da
Review №44

The place changed pretty much only the Sign when they purchased from Lift Coffee so lets be real when it comes to who to thank regarding the decor. Went 2 weeks after it was opened and the beverages we purchased were below par with any of the Coffee places surrounding it, including the chains. Tried a couple breakfast sandwiches and Helen Keller could have made it better. Bland and even boring to stare at. The taste was a mix of couch cushion and Communion wafers that you obtain from Catholic Mass. Tried this week to go around 0630 and the place doesnt open tell 0700. A coffee shop that opens at 0700 is maybe good for a busy house wife wanting to get something after dropping the kiddies off.....If you can find the place ! 😉

St
Review №45

The coffee was great and the girl working behind the counter was incredible. She took the orders, made the drinks and was very friendly considering how busy she was.The only thing that was a bit disappointing was that there wasnt any snacks, muffins, pastries or sandwiches to go with the drinks. I was there mid day on a Sunday so maybe they were out, but I didnt see any cases set up where they would have been?

Wa
Review №46

Stopped in while in the area with my daughter. The coffee shop is so cute! Plenty of delicious food and drink items to choose from. We took advantage of some comfy chairs, ordered our drinks and chatted away, while we charged our devices. One thing tho, I was taken back a bit by one of the workers who was wearing a crop top and super tight jeans( is there a dress code?)The vibe Im thinking is to make one feel at home but that outfit she had on or lack there of one, made me cringe! Unexceptable! But everything else was fabulous. ☕

ce
Review №47

Great coffee

As
Review №48

I love this place, great food & service. Prices that wont shock you.

Ch
Review №49

Very clean, staff is extremely helpful. There was a customer in front of us that didnt know much about tea and had a lot of questions, the girl behind the counter was very knowledgeable and not rude like at other coffee places (SB)

Cu
Review №50

Very good food and solid drinks. Food is as good as Starbucks

Li
Review №51

Staff was super nice!! Its a perfect little coffee shop to grab a bite and go some homework or just relax. Bagel was delicious and so was the chai.

Se
Review №52

Super friendly staff and great place to just chill and relax. Manager Audrey is awesome!

Po
Review №53

This place is rad. Good study spot. Tasty coffee. Tasty food. Nice people behind the counter. :3

Re
Review №54

Good service clean. Great bagles

mi
Review №55

Iced Americano to start the week

Br
Review №56

Trying out Crave. Always worries me when a coffee place has no idea what a cortado or Gibraltar is. Also bugs me that they only have to go cups.The espresso isnt bad. Has a nutty and cereal finish to it. The milk is all wrong, poorly steamed and too much froth.Better than Starbucks, not even close to Augies or Arcade.

Th
Review №57

Coffee and tea was delicious. Staff are friendly and fast.

An
Review №58

Coffee was great food was good too! So I work for starbucks but love trying smaller coffee shops whenever I travel really liked this place. I came in around open on a Friday morning and was surprised to only see one person working. Thats tough on just one person and we rolled in with a full car. It took awhile but we werent in a rush and it was worth the extra few mins for good quality!

Ca
Review №59

Good service. Good latte. Very pleasant experience overall.

Da
Review №60

I recommend the Funky Monkey blend if you are into peanut butter, chocolate and banana. Very rich taste!

Ha
Review №61

Great place to do work and... the coffee is great too!!

Ch
Review №62

Service was quick and even though it was busy I got my coffees very quickly.

Ro
Review №63

Really Awesome Place, Best place Ive been so far, Great Hospitality, Got my order Right every time.

Su
Review №64

Its fantastic I would choose to go there all the time the the workers there are so super nice

Je
Review №65

Good coffee spot ... certainly better than the usual options you can find anywhere

Sy
Review №66

Finally, a good and proper espresso! Good service and nice people. 😊

si
Review №67

A little disappointing honestly. I was very excited to try this place, I love the environment. Unfortunately, I was not greeted when I entered the building, nor was I greeted at the register. It wasnt very clear if there was a specific way to form a line so I just walked to the register where there was one girl. The employee just stared at me until I spoke. The menu isnt too hard to read but it is hand written in chalk with some cursive so it gets a little sloppy but still visible. The bagel sandwich I ordered (plain bagel, egg, tomato, and avocado) was fresh and tasty. I also ordered a nitro cold brew and after ordering the girl just kind of made a noise and walked away, when she came back she informed me it isnt working at the moment and offered a regular cold brew. I declined and took a dirty chai latte hot instead. It came out after my sandwich but is very tasty. I will give this place another try at a different hour and hopefully I will see better result. Overall it seems to be another cozy coffee shop for college students to do some work or to meet with a friend. The lighting and overhead are all gorgeous, lots of wood and warm tones, with a strange splash of beach house. Theyre still figuring it out but only 3 stars for now.

Mi
Review №68

Great service. Awesome study space

Ma
Review №69

Loved the service. Great baristas

Ni
Review №70

Best mocha in town.

Ro
Review №71

Very poor customer service. First time I went the barista was not friendly at all. They also got made my iced chai a hot beverage. Second time I had to wait 5 minutes while the 2 baristas talked and laughed in a corner about something amusing on their phones. Then when they finally came to take my order, they were out of all bagels except blueberry... Would not reccomend this place to anyone.

Hu
Review №72

The atmosphere was awesome! I got an iced charcoal mocha which was delicious! But my friend got a traditional macchiato and it was made incorrectly. The espresso was pulled for much too long and a huge dollop of over steamed milk was spooned on the top. Expecting a speciality drink from a labeled speciality coffee shop, baristas should be trained on traditional drinks. The barista was very friendly though and our service was quick. Just wish the coffee was better quality.

Li
Review №73

Great iced coffee and nice cafe to do homework!

Ge
Review №74

Nice atmosphere good coffee good price

aj
Review №75

Location kinda strange but the coffee is good

Ja
Review №76

Great coffee.

Gu
Review №77

Coffee. Doesnt compare to lifts vegan donut and coffee Saturdays but for all intents and purposes its virtually the same boutique coffee shop

Ba
Review №78

Nice place for a book club

Mi
Review №79

Love this coffee spot ...!!

te
Review №80

Always fall short on taste and presentation

Ja
Review №81

Closed at 4? Whats the point

Da
Review №82

Barista was friendly but the coffee was alright. Maybe the quality varies depending on who makes the drink.

Mu
Review №83

My favorite coffee place

St
Review №84

Great service, good coffee

Lo
Review №85

Still ok

Su
Review №86

Coffee tastes good!

Ma
Review №87

Lovely

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4.4 Rating
  • Address:3590 Central Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, United States
  • Phone:+1 951-289-9436
Categories
  • Bagel shop
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–4PM
  • Thursday:7AM–4PM
  • Friday:7AM–4PM
  • Saturday:7AM–4PM
  • Sunday:7AM–4PM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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