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Serving Gourmet Coffee and Teas while offering excellent Breakfast & Lunch including Vegan and Gluten free options in Riverside’s Most Comfortable Living Room. Founded in 1996, Back to the Grind brought to Downtown Riverside the first community coffee shop that was an alternative to the old coffee gathering places of the past, set in a Victorian café. We now serve Beer and Wine. Music venues including Bands, Open Mic, DJ and Poetry nights.
Hip, airy venue for coffee, sandwiches & vegan grub, plus concerts, art shows & open mic nights.
Hours
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3575 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 784-0800
Website: https://www.facebook.com/backtothegrind/
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Reviews
Christina G
Love, love, love! Came in for an evening latte and stayed for an hour or so on the cozy patio. As soon as you walk in, you’ll notice the cool decor. I’m a sucker for bookshelves in coffee shops! Tamia took our order – she was so friendly and easy to talk to. Definitely will return for the yummy coffee & vibes next time I’m in town.
… moreJason
This place has a vibe that is hard to match, a vibe and aesthetic that truly inspires. Classic for writers and artist. The owners got it right, and I’m glad they’ve been open for so long. The crowd is generally chill, and friendly if interaction takes place.
The atmosphere doesn’t take all the heavy lifting. The food and drink options tie a nice bow around the perfectly wrapped gift. Sandwiches are made to order, and the pastries taste fresh and satisfying. I don’t know if they’re homemade or outsourced, either way, they chose quality.
The two primary men there always seem to be hustling. Treat them with human kindness, and they’ll take care of you.
… moreThe atmosphere doesn’t take all the heavy lifting. The food and drink options tie a nice bow around the perfectly wrapped gift. Sandwiches are made to order, and the pastries taste fresh and satisfying. I don’t know if they’re homemade or outsourced, either way, they chose quality.
The two primary men there always seem to be hustling. Treat them with human kindness, and they’ll take care of you.
Tejaswini Nama
Coffee and food was descent. Ambience is very unique. Vibe is also very cheek.
… moreAaron E.J O’brien
It blends both classic and modern elements. The coffee was delicious, and the atmosphere was pleasant.
… moreJennifer Velez
Thanks Backtothegrind for having us and for having so many things for me to look at and observe. We found this place on accident on a late Sunday afternoon while traveling back from a road trip. Our vanilla latte’s were top notch and staff were gems. This place gives you the cool, relaxed, everyone is welcome and curious, college-like vibes we could all use more of in our daily lives. Especially in this late stage capitalism, fall of the mask, hellscape we are living in.
They also have some killer events. We are about 1 hour away but plan to travel back and checkout open mic night for my musician partner and maybe even science night for my nerdy sociologist marketer brain.
This place is really the bees knees. Check it out, I promise you’ll love it!
… moreThey also have some killer events. We are about 1 hour away but plan to travel back and checkout open mic night for my musician partner and maybe even science night for my nerdy sociologist marketer brain.
This place is really the bees knees. Check it out, I promise you’ll love it!
Christina Raddish
Service and atmosphere are an 11/10, its such a cool location with the architecture, its very quintessential downtown riverside. Lots of comfy chairs and sofas, and they are a really fun venue with different events too.
I just cant stand their coffee wish it was better.
… moreI just cant stand their coffee wish it was better.
Sai Doddi
Bagel with cream cheese is $2 on their menu but I was charged $3.75? I had to wait for 10 min even though the place seemed empty.
Update: Downgrading the review to 1 after seeing the owner’s response. An honest mistake would have given you a 4 or 5, but the owner is trying to cover up. From your own menu, see the snapshot I added, a bagel with cream cheese is $2, not $3. There is no confusion there. A 4% charge on $3.50 is not $0.25. It is 14 cents. You also added tax on my bagel which is not allowed in California since it is just a take out and no utensilils were provided . I included a snapshot of my credit card statement showing that I was billed $3.96. Certainly do not appreciate a cover up from the management as a matter of principle.
… moreUpdate: Downgrading the review to 1 after seeing the owner’s response. An honest mistake would have given you a 4 or 5, but the owner is trying to cover up. From your own menu, see the snapshot I added, a bagel with cream cheese is $2, not $3. There is no confusion there. A 4% charge on $3.50 is not $0.25. It is 14 cents. You also added tax on my bagel which is not allowed in California since it is just a take out and no utensilils were provided . I included a snapshot of my credit card statement showing that I was billed $3.96. Certainly do not appreciate a cover up from the management as a matter of principle.
Lucy Blanks
I LOVE COMING HERE!! I frequent this place all the time for their low-price brunch, dessert, and milkshakes! I recommend this place to my friends often whenever we’re around downtown. The music and events are a treat to see. Great place to study too!
… morePaulina Arellano
Okay place, been their 5 times out of 7 years. Food is meh not for me.the drinks are not the best IMO. But service is great. Atmosphere is great as well.
… moreDayna Jo
This is the BEST coffee shop in the Inland Empire! I cannot say enough good things about this little coffee shop. The coffee was good, the pastry was good. But the atmosphere is like nothing else.
It’s a historic cafe (dating back to the early 1900’s) with a lot of history and character. Plenty of seating, good free wi-fi. Friendly staff and customers. Several different areas of seating, from tables to bar top, to couch and comfy chairs. You can sit amongst the other customers or hide away in a little nook. Great place to read, write, work, study, and socialize. They also serve alcohol.
And perfectly selected background music. Not too loud and easy to listen to.
The have events like open-mic nights, you just have to check the calendar for what’s happening.
The have a cute patio both in the front and the back of the cafe.
The owner is super cool and top-notch at customer service.
If I lived closer I would be here every day.
I HIGHLY recommend this place. Stop in, have a beverage and make a new friend. I did.
… moreIt’s a historic cafe (dating back to the early 1900’s) with a lot of history and character. Plenty of seating, good free wi-fi. Friendly staff and customers. Several different areas of seating, from tables to bar top, to couch and comfy chairs. You can sit amongst the other customers or hide away in a little nook. Great place to read, write, work, study, and socialize. They also serve alcohol.
And perfectly selected background music. Not too loud and easy to listen to.
The have events like open-mic nights, you just have to check the calendar for what’s happening.
The have a cute patio both in the front and the back of the cafe.
The owner is super cool and top-notch at customer service.
If I lived closer I would be here every day.
I HIGHLY recommend this place. Stop in, have a beverage and make a new friend. I did.