Food scene
Great Salsa, great straight forward Mexican food. Try the papas poblanas burrito!
7 locals recommend
Taco Station
4088 Mission Inn AvenueGreat Salsa, great straight forward Mexican food. Try the papas poblanas burrito!
The BEST cocktails in town. Inventive, fresh, very well made cocktails + small bites. Very hip.
12 locals recommend
W. Wolfskill
4281 Main StThe BEST cocktails in town. Inventive, fresh, very well made cocktails + small bites. Very hip.
Unpretentious strip mall Pho, but very delicious. Great vibe, super kind staff. Pho + vermicelli are both phenomenal.
Pho 81 Vietnamese Cuisine
2995 Van Buren BoulevardUnpretentious strip mall Pho, but very delicious. Great vibe, super kind staff. Pho + vermicelli are both phenomenal.
A more "american" hipster taco spot, but great tacos, solid craft beer selection, and a few unexpected items like french fries. Located in historic downtown, within a great building.
Retro Taco
3744 Main StreetA more "american" hipster taco spot, but great tacos, solid craft beer selection, and a few unexpected items like french fries. Located in historic downtown, within a great building.
Baker's Dozen Donuts - Riverside
6100 Magnolia AvenueTHE BEST straight forward, pink box classic donuts.
Local produce
great spots for locally made products, as well as fresh local fruits + vegetables.
Most of the produce is grown on site. Fresh, flavorful, wonderful fruits and veggies! This lovely farm stand is open every day of the week! Check hours online, but usually 9-4p.
Corona Farms Fresh Produce
2701-2805 Madison StreetMost of the produce is grown on site. Fresh, flavorful, wonderful fruits and veggies! This lovely farm stand is open every day of the week! Check hours online, but usually 9-4p.
Visit this Farmers Market Saturday mornings only. Stroll under the Mission Inn, as you shop produce, flowers, locally made breads and dips.
9 locals recommend
The Riverside Downtown Farmers Market
3521 Main StVisit this Farmers Market Saturday mornings only. Stroll under the Mission Inn, as you shop produce, flowers, locally made breads and dips.
This market is only open Sundays from 830-2. Local Produce, flowers, breads, pastries, sometimes candles, hummus, plants, popcorn!
Galleria @ Tyler Farmers Market
3487 Tyler StreetThis market is only open Sundays from 830-2. Local Produce, flowers, breads, pastries, sometimes candles, hummus, plants, popcorn!
Neighborhoods
Our downtown is culturally rich + has so much beautiful history + architecture! Visit the beautiful new library, the brand new Cheech museum focusing on Chicano Art, or stroll around the Historic Mission Inn. Don't forget the Food Lab for lunch or dinner, featuring a wide array of food options, coffee, snacks, local craft beer, vegan burgers and everything in between!
Walk through the historic homes downtown, and if up for a little extra exercise, trek up beautiful Mt Rubidoux for beautiful views of the city! During the summer, only do the hike in the morning or evening, as there is not too much shade. A beautiful spot to take in the sunset!!
33 locals recommend
Downtown Riverside
Our downtown is culturally rich + has so much beautiful history + architecture! Visit the beautiful new library, the brand new Cheech museum focusing on Chicano Art, or stroll around the Historic Mission Inn. Don't forget the Food Lab for lunch or dinner, featuring a wide array of food options, coffee, snacks, local craft beer, vegan burgers and everything in between!
Walk through the historic homes downtown, and if up for a little extra exercise, trek up beautiful Mt Rubidoux for beautiful views of the city! During the summer, only do the hike in the morning or evening, as there is not too much shade. A beautiful spot to take in the sunset!!