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Neighborhood Eats Worth Trying
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items Hidden gems in Southern California I hope never go out of business
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Breakfast
Tacos and More
Pizza & Sandwiches
Fine Dining and Cocktails
Desserts/Snacks
Breakfast
Great breakfast options, reasonably priced, staff is always friendly. Their coffee cake and pancakes are heaven. It gets crowded for a reason.
Carolyn's Cafe
Great place to go for breakfast if you don’t want Denny’s or IHop. They also serve lunch and dinner food. We tried this one day because my husbands name is Brandon and it worked out well.
Brandon's Diner
Tacos and More
Small walk up window restaurant that’s been around for forever. One of Riverside’s hidden gems with great tacos and juices especially the strawberry and cream. So good!
TUXIES JUICES - Updated February 2026 - 315 Photos & 369 Reviews
This is my husbands favorite super local place to eat on weekends as it’s only about half a mile away. Quesabirrias are his go to and I love the pollo and asada street tacos. Good prices and great portions.
TACOS LA PIEDAD - Updated February 2026 - 69 Photos & 93 Reviews
Pizza & Sandwiches
Perfect non chain pizza place, the calzones are my favorite. Very fresh and cooked perfectly. They have good sandwiches and pasta too. Great portions for the price and the staff is very nice
D'Caesaro Pizza & Italian-pizza,pasta,sándwiches and salads
The location isn’t the greatest however we usually get it as takeout. The cheese curds and pasta are really good and when youre craving pasta and don’t want Olive Garden this is a great place.
Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant
Lots of great food options, service is always on point, friendly staff.
Heroes Restaurant & Brewery - RIVERSIDE
A fun cannabis themed restaurant. Hence the “toasted” Great atmosphere with music and the sandwiches are delicious. The white widow and G-13 are my favorites.
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs-Menu-Food & Drinks
Another great local sandwich shop. I love supporting small businesses. Bread is fresh, ingredients are delicious and friendly staff. Love that all subs can be toasted.
SoCal Subs
Fine Dining and Cocktails
Nice atmosphere, friendly service great food.
Dapper Dine & Lounge
Fine dining that has a dress code policy. Service is always friendly and attentive. Warm, classy and welcoming. Great retro atmosphere with live music and magic.
Magic Lamp Inn
Desserts/Snacks
This place is dangerous. A family member brought me a few to try and I’m somewhat glad it’s not that close to me because I’d be here every week. Quality and flavor in every cinnamon roll is perfect. I will be going to try every flavor.
All About the Cinnamon
Best cookies in town that taste homemade. Simple not over the top cookies like other cookies. Best ones to bring to a party or potluck people will think you made them yourself. Lots of different flavors and staff is great. You’ll want to get them at ...
Riverside Cookie Shoppe