“ Cute establishment. I came for poetry night which is held in the basement. I wish there was more ventilation down there, it would definitely make the space more comfortable, airy, and smell better. Parking is an absolute nightmare but this can probably be said for many establishmentsin the area. ”

“ Chill and unique cafe. Ordered a chai latte, tastes like orchata but was great! Lot of customizations for drinks. Baristas were nice and cool! Would highly recommend to study n chill out here. Atmosphere is perfect for students. Pastries also looked fantastic! ”

“ I have been coming here for years, and I have never once been disappointed. The decoration in the cafe will have you constantly looking around. Every single time I come I find myself looking at something new I didn't see last time, which I think gives the place so much character and life. Coupled with the extremely kind and caring staff this place has become a staple in my life. As a college study my go to study place will always be coffee shops, and with the amount of seating this place has there is definitely a section for you. There's a huge selection of food, drinks, and pastries, so really it's whatever you're feeling for that day. They absolutely care about the community too as they have different little activities several times a week. I've caught a few comedy shows and concerts in the basement, all of which really showed off the local talent of the area. This cafe is a corner stone of the Riverside community and has so much to offer. I've taken friends, dates, and even my mom here, and I will keep coming here for years to come. ”

“ A destination spot in riverside, one of the few places in the IE that delivers on giving a unique, aesthetically, and vibrant experience. A place that can pride itself on its comforting environment and great service! All the baristas are very welcoming and have a great rapport with each other and the usual patrons of this fine establishment. Truly, it's extremely refreshing to have a coffee shop of this kind in Riverside with an identity as strong as Back to The Grind while still having so much potential to grow! ”

“ Came with my friends after a morning hike , we loved it . They were low staff and it was super busy but overall great staff.. we tried the champagne smoothie lol Will be back ! ”

“ The iced mocha latte and matcha were so delicious i practically INHALED them! As a vegetarian (i love animals, especially cats), they had a plethora of mouth watering options. I settled on the hummus veggie sandwich which was very filling surprisingly. Service was great, and i waited a very short time for my food. I completely fell utterly in love with the atmosphere in there! The eclectic decorations and trinkets had me staring around in wonder for hours. There was something captivating in every corner you turn! This place is great for studying and i will be wandering through these doors again. P.S. The music was also #fire as you can say ”

“ Great atmosphere and ambience. They had an open mic when we were there. The coffee was okay. The service was fast. ”

“ I came here last week. I would come here years ago (like in the 1990's) and I remember it being very charming and relaxing. I cane here with a few friends and it was still charming and relaxing. I noticed the back yard area was much cooler and very clean and cute. Cooler like it was such a hot day and the back yard area was very cool and shaded. I love the plants and lots of places to sit. Okay so for the drinks, two of us got an iced americano and two of us got the Chai iced tea. All our drinks were SO good. And OMG the lemon tart thing was Delicious and the fruit tart. Everything was really good and the customer service was great too. I appreciate the cafe feel with so many drink options from coffee, tea- hot or iced, smoothies, italian sodas and the option for different caffeine levels. I really appreciate that! The offer snacks and yummy desserts. It's a cute place to meet up or read your book or study. I know they do poetry readings and art shows here as well. It's definitely a cool place to come and very charming still. Thank you Back to the Grind ”

“ During a recent visit to downtown Riverside in the university area I discovered "Back To The Grind" coffee shop. It would appear to be a local hangout for college students, coffee affancianados, and tourists due to the diverse collection of patrons enjoying a cup-of-joe while chatting or studying. The establishment has a library or den decor with various artifacts and artwork adorning the walls as well as the random furniture which resides within. Offering the usual iced or hot beverages in various flavors and sizes, the shop further offers some delicious doughnuts, pastries, pies, cookies and sandwiches to enjoy. My iced coffee with a dash of cream was perfect! Flavorful dark roast, with the perfect amount of cream over solid ice cubes. The atmosphere is typical for a college study spot with a noise level that is tolerable. Outdoor seating in the rear and as well as curbside in front. Highly recommended. ”