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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many times. The drinks are okay, but I mostly go for the atmosphere and for meeting with groups (such as knitting and atheists). The people who hang out here are quite colorful. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! Best coffee shop and then some! Where do I start?First off the owner Darren is amazing. He is so friendly and makes you feel at home. And he knows how to make a coffee!I am anti...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I love my job sometimes! I get out to see customers all over the region and who would have dreamed that a trip to Colton to see a cold storage business would also result in enjoying yet another...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Good:This is a pretty nifty and original coffee house, espeically for the IE. The space is very big, there are plenty of places to sit, all the tables do not look alike, they each have some art...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute, eclectic, great selection of drinks. I got a fruit smoothie and it hit the spot. Come here to chill, relax, chat with friends, etc. There is internet here too. I love how they have different...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best coffee house in the Inland Empire. I didn't think anything like this existed in Riverside. The vibe and ambiance get 5 stars for sure. I love the big comfy couches and the balcony...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"So no one told you life was going to be this way~Your job's a joke, you're broke, you're love life's DOA~It's like you're always stuck in second gear... Well~It hasn't been your day, your week, your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I happened upon this place while I was exploring the Mission Inn district during my lunch break while serving jury duty and I'm happy to say that I'm glad I found this hidden gem. The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Made a visit here just a week ago. As I have stated in a previous write-up, I do try and visit here as often as I am in the area. This time I had a friend from the bay area in tow, and he agreed with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool coffee bar and hang out joint. Reminds me of a place I would see in Berkeley or San Francisco....great vibe. We took home an assortment of desserts and they were all pretty delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Used to hang out here when I was in college. Decent atmosphere...coffee I can't really remember...OK...but willing to try it again sometime.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are lots of nice things to say about the place but they all sort of become irrelevant when you have people playing Rock Band there. Now, I've come to terms with the fact that most coffee houses...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, I thought this place was great because you get to climb rickety stairs and then go though a window to get to the balcony seating.And then I called Mr Back to the Grind a few weeks ago inquiring...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the ambiance of this place, and they have a diverse menu of food and drink. Scrap that trip to Starbucks and visit this downtown gem!
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would definitely have to agree with Herbert H. on the fact that this is the best coffee house in the IE. I used to live around the corner from here and I always used to come here to forget I was in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely best coffee house in the IE. It has a NYC vibe to the place, the coffee's good, pastries are good, and it's huge! Great place to relax with a book or your laptop. There are couches all over...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, Ya know Whacha?? I've been earns more than 13 years for a attends a Back2Grind where it was make me a Home Cafe, I loved it, They make me soo GOOD COMFORTABLY places whacha-Ever I do WANTS 2...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good smoothies, decent iced Americanos, and *lots* of love. This is one of my favorite spaces in Riverside -- high ceilings, old coffee paraphernalia, local art on the walls, walls of books, locally...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow wow wee!This joint looks crappy on the outside, but inside is awesome! Full of culture and very artsy feel to it. There are many art pieces up on display here. Nice! They even have local DJs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put, "The Cultural Epicenter of Riverside." No starbucks, this place is 5000 square feet of art, entertainment & coffee drinking madness. They will even rent the facility to you. Up stars,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
--artsy--homey--free wifi--very neighborhood--dive--friendly--wide selection (coffee, smoothies, teas, italian sodas, pastries...)--good quality--decent prices--indoor/outdoor spaces...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're new to the Inland Empire or to Rivercide more specifically, come on down to Back to the Grind for a taste of what's good about the area. First of all when you walk in, check out the high...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am not a hardcore "down with corporate coffee" type person...but i believe that if you are in riverside, and especially downtown, you should go to no other place than the grind! darren is a great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I visit a new city, I make a point to visit one of the local coffeeshops as a cultural litmus test of sorts. So it wasn't boding well for Back to the Grind when I showed up only to find the place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere. Great friendly service. Hot chocolate is great. Italian sodas too. Free music with live bands. Unique styling inside. I love this place! I try to make a trip here at least once a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambience-wise, this coffeshop beats any other like it in Southern California. It's HUUGE. You can cram in four to five Starbucks inside. But unlike a Starbucks, this place has some of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the rave Yelp reviews, I decided to stop by Back to the Grind to get my morning coffee. The staff was great. They made me laugh BEFORE I got my morning coffee! That's impressive all by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is sick for anyone to go anywhere else while in Riverside. There is not much to do or consume in th 951- this is the exception. When I used to live in the area, they had a psychic that normally...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good Cocoa.They display artists on their walls and have a basement to chill in. Good cozy atmosphere with musty furniture, but I likeI had my art displayed here once. It was rockin
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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There's not much you can get here that you couldn't get at any other coffee place - except for the atmosphere. The tables are strangely designed and painted, there are used and worn books stacked high to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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This is an excellent coffee shop, with a personality that fluxes. You might not always like it, but stick around and it'll shift a little again. There are rotating art displays at this place, so the atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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A Great Coffee House in the feel of Old Town Riverside. The place for a snack and Coffee, or just Coffee...Relax, Read, Enjoy....Meet friends etc.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2003
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If you fill alone, this is a place to drink a coffe and read a book.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2003
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