Roasting Water is aesthetically pleasing but fails to match up to local competition
Overall Satisfaction Scale:
Drinks
6/10
Ambience
6.5/10
Price
$4-5 per drink
In September 2018, when Roasting Water opened its Riverside location on Chicago Avenue (about two miles away from campus), bottles of fruit-filled and creamy-colored beverages began popping up all around...
Restaurant Review: Backstreet Restaurant
If you’re craving a simple and delicious sandwich for lunch, look no further than Backstreet Restaurant. Located near downtown Riverside off Nelson Street and between Magnolia Avenue and Brockton Avenue, this mom-and-pop sandwich shop...
Holy Crab is crackin’ with a divinely good time for UCR students
Name:
Holy Crab
Rating:
4/5
Location:
1223 University Ave.
Ste. 40
Riverside, CA 92507
Price Range:
$$
Hours:
Mon - Thurs and Sun: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Fri - Sat: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Category:
Cajun/Creole, Seafood
Credit/Debit Card:
Yes
Takeout:
Yes
Delivery:
No
Other amenities:
Free Wi-Fi, Outdoor Seating, TV, Beer and Wine,...
Specialty Coffee and Refreshers: a Student’s Review (Part 1)
We are at the beginning of Spring quarter here at UCR. The orange blossoms are in full bloom, the trees are lightly fruiting along Aberdeen, and our mornings consist of ghostly mists as some...
Food Review: Do TroBon’s waffle sandwiches enhance the UV or simply blend in?
Fried Chicken with Agave Chipotle Honey & Brussels Slaw
9/10
Roasted Mushrooms Crimini, Shitaki and Hummus
9.5/10
Maple Bacon & Tillamook Cheddar
9/10
Creme Brulee & Berries Waffle Sandwich
9/10
Nutella & Banana Waffle Sandwich
8/10
Price
$
Ambiance
9/10
TroBon is a brand new addition to the...
Cookies with a side of debt?
When I first heard about a cookie cafe nearby campus, I was ecstatic to try it and to help support small businesses. Especially during the global pandemic, I have tried my best at making...
Sweet Combforts: The reality of “Insta-famous food items”
The food at a glance:
Churro Crunch Waffle Pop
9/10
Vegan Waffle Pop
4.5/10
Grilled Cheese Savory Waffle
7.5/10
Price
$
Ambience
8.5/10
Returning to the Riverside Food Lab after visiting Monty’s Good Burger, the next eatery on our radar was Sweet Combforts. Situated towards...
Top 3 restaurants and takeouts that are walking distance from UCR
Tired of eating dining hall food and not having a car to drive you outside of campus? UCR is surrounded by many restaurants, boba shops and fast food places! Here are a few popular...
The best popcorn chicken to satisfy your every needs
Many students, including myself, consider popcorn chicken to be a staple snack in their lives. Luckily, UCR is conveniently located near several establishments serving up this savory dish. From Ten Rens Tea Time to...
Restaurant Review: Woodfire Cafe
3/5 Stars
As a sort of habit, I have a tendency to check Yelp reviews of a restaurant before I eat there. They either offer me a mouth-drooling experience to look forward to, or serve...