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The Hideaway Cafe
3700 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
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Ro
Review №1

Cafe food here - very good. super delicious. the staff was friendly and sociable. the bill was appropriate.

Ru
Review №2

The pork sandwich is delicious.... And the options of sides (fruit, chips or cottage cheese etc.) are great too! And the total restaurant has a creative and different idea of restaurant/bar. It honor to his name: hideaway

Be
Review №3

Food is usually good. The wings are probably the best thing on the menu.For nightlife, the bartenders are all fantastic, although the way the place is setup means there is usually a line at the bar, but its not because the bartenders are slow.Karaoke on Wednesdays is fun, and generally theres a pretty diverse crowd so you will probably hear someone singing what you like.Have been on the weekends but Im a little reserved so it was too busy - the fact that theres only one exit up the stairs and no windows becomes more obvious when its packed and it can feel a little tight inside.

Jo
Review №4

Excellent place lunch. Good lunch menu for sandwiches. Reasonable prices.Hard to find. Also a good idea for food after walking around downtown Riverside. Across street from Mission Inn.

R
Review №5

Straight up, the regular lunch price for a sandwich and drink was at the $10, mark. Not bad. Daily lunch specials will reduce this cost even further as will drinking water instead of the fountain drink. Food was good and fresh. Crowds were absent and service time was reasonable. The biggest disadvantage is the parking. If youre on foot Downtown, buy all means eat here. If youre driving give it a pass unless you know the best and cheapest (or free) parking spots.

Ke
Review №6

Cool place but service was not great and the kitchen was not serving the whole menu. The Reuben sandwich and Cobb salad we were able to get were pretty good. It kinda felt abandoned, maybe it was an off night? I would try it again.

Je
Review №7

Best spot to dance and party in Downtown Riverside. With a max capacity of 300 there is plenty of partygoers to meet and get acquainted with. Locals say its the place to be on Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays. Also Sundays boast a more mellow club night with a smaller crowd of 50-100. Wednesday night Karaoke at 9pm-2am. Tuesday night is open mic comedy featuring local talent.

Ka
Review №8

This place would be pretty sweet when it’s more lively. If you’re going for the food, it is pretty simple stuff like sandwiches. BLT was pretty good.

Er
Review №9

Went here during the Friends Trivia Pub Crawl. The bars could have better prepared for the crowds they were going to see because it took 45-50 minutes to get my hummus and pita order... BUT when I did get it... it was the best pita bread Ive ever had, not sure if they fry it or what but it was soft but crispy so yummy, as was the hummus.

Ch
Review №10

I ordered a hot turkey pita sandwich with provolone cheese and avocado a order fries and a soda. The food wasvery good. Unfortunately the cafe is dark and has no air conditioning but used large fans. It has a bar and a pool table. That being said its a unique experience, the food was good and I would still go again.

Ni
Review №11

One of my top places for tasty cafe food. Everyone at our table was quite pleased. I see why this place has so many good reviews.

D.
Review №12

Food is fine but my orders are a mess. First they forgot my French fries then they gave me 4 chicken wings (I ordered 6). I asked why, the young girl said it was a mistake and asked me if I wanted 2 more I said no then she forgot to give me back the money. She looks nice but weird.

Ro
Review №13

Service needs a lot of improvement and it seems like the bartenders dont want or cant make mixed drinks. My gf had to ask four 4different drinks b4 they were actually able to make something she didnt really want but had to settle for.

Ea
Review №14

Food Is Great Service is outstanding all the Employees and management always go out there way to make you feel right at home very clean delighted atmosphere I will be back with all my family and friends! This place is nestled right in the heart of Downtown Riverside across the street from the Iconic Mission Inn I prefer trying there beer on tap its the coldest in town 100 %

So
Review №15

Cafe food and the atmosphere here is quality. i really loved this place. next time ill be back with my relatives. the bill was fair for the quality of food. reminds me of a place in new york i loved to visit.

B
Review №16

The hideaway is stellar , and ya know what makes them stellar? Its Christian the bartender and all the other employees! The drinks are great and so is rhe foodThe ambiance just speaks for itself! Come on im and see for yourself what im bragging about ! See ya soon !!!

zo
Review №17

Cafe food, excellent. service is always excellent even when they have a full house. i look forward to going back again. prices are appropriate.

Ja
Review №18

This place is appropriately named. It has rats in the food prep area and no sanitary rules are observed. The night club is run like its a jail. Since this dive is across the street from The Mission Inn, I expect it will be shut down or under new management soon.

Mi
Review №19

Cool little place, cheap beer (for downtown). Pool tables too! Its not much to look at, but its worth checking out.

Ti
Review №20

OK this place is one of my favorites in downtown Riverside. Its down in a basement and its a medium size Cafe / bar. During the week I may go there to get a hot steak sandwich. If you order soda they give you a plastic cup and you use their self-serve soda machine. They also have lower prices on their beers than most of the other places downtown. Oh one more thing, their chicken wings are amazing with perhaps a dozen different flavors. Great place to chill.

Aa
Review №21

Fun , nice , little place , never knew it was there , probably will go back , Zucchini was good and children loved the fries and Hot Chocolate yummy.

Da
Review №22

Bought a dollar hot coco during festival of lights I expected it to be a decent but no it tasted like flavored water I guess I shouldnt expect much for a dollar. Music was super loud and rattling the whole building over all it was a cool place just not for me

Ra
Review №23

Went to the café on Valentine’s Day went through security got pat down gave my ID halfway down the steps I realized I did not have it ask the security for it and they barked “we don’t hold I.d’s” .... bad experience THE END

Cr
Review №24

A fav place for delicious cafe food. Definitely one of the best places in the area. Service is consistently good. Prices are decent for the quality. Food is similar to a cafe in Portland I liked.

Wy
Review №25

Good food and attentive staff. The atmosphere here is really nice

De
Review №26

I love the whole experience.. The service & food was great

Lu
Review №27

Fun little watering hole in riverside. It can be dead early on into the night but picks up quickly after 10 or 11.

Gr
Review №28

3 difference entrances... food is exceptional for a sanwhich placeVery clean.. the seating was not soer comfortable but atmosphere made up for it. The food was fresh and delicious. Will be back.

st
Review №29

A place like this should not be given five stars. I would, but it dosent feel right.. its not supposed to feel like the top notch places. Its gritty and literally underground. I have been coming here for years and it has always been an interesting time. Dont come here looking for a top notch high end place.. come here for a good time and an adventure into something else.

Ti
Review №30

Upstairs you have the antique items and furniture and downstairs is the bar and pool tables. Lets not forget Molinos coffee shop if you need some good espresso. Mission Galleria and The Hideaway is the perfect package. The chicken wings are off the hook. Go eat and play some pool while listening to some good music!

An
Review №31

Fun spot to grab coco during the Festival of lights. Yummy tamales!

Li
Review №32

Come early to get a table. Free before 11. $4 jello shots. Music dance, Hip Hop, reggae and spanish. Crowd mixed black, white, Hispanic.

Sa
Review №33

This place is awesome, Wesley is the funnest bartender in riverside!

Da
Review №34

Great food! Awesome Cuban Sandwich

Fe
Review №35

Cafe food and the atmosphere at this place is great. I like it here, great food & service. Looking forward to coming back with my relatives. Reminds me of a cafe in Chicago I liked to visit.

Aa
Review №36

Cool venue and all but Im pretty sure the drinks are watered down significantly here (And i mean the liquor in the bottles themselves as the pours looked well done). Myself and small female friend had 4 drinks here and could barely taste the alcohol and felt nothing (long islands, vodka sours, jack and coke). 4 is usually her limit for the night. Went to another place on the next block and 2 was plenty.

Br
Review №37

Club was off the hook Friday night and so was the music. All kinds of fun to be had here. $5 cover per. Check it around 11pmish!

To
Review №38

Marmalade Burger all the way!!!!! Been loyal to the family since day 2. Cant remember day one! Bit definitely a spot to grab a good burger and a brew. Hangout with friends shoot a few games and mingle with the family you meet. Today walked in and took a Marmalade burger to go, blue cheese, red onions, Angus beef, jalapenos, and of course Marmalade. Different and delicious. Never let down! Plus Bobby plays the best music to dance to. Get down hideaway!

Zh
Review №39

It serves a delicious and cheap hot cocoa. Didnt stay for long.

Pa
Review №40

It was a good place RIP

An
Review №41

Fine place for Cafe food. Normally I would have posted a pic but food looked so good I couldnt stop. Fast and courteous service. This place has a good design.

Ca
Review №42

Cool and nice staff but there were cockroaches on the floor so we wont be going back.

Ro
Review №43

Super cool underground bar. Definitely coming back!

Pe
Review №44

Cafe food and service here is great. Nice place to think about business. I will be bringing friends next time. The prices are fair for the quality of food. Wish it was closer to my house, I would come every week.

Ha
Review №45

Friday Night April 26, 2019 was a terrible experience for me. Ive never been to this place but I had a couple co-workers want to go there and after being there a few hours I decided to do my business in the restroom. A bouncer came knocking on my stall door and told me to get out. I finished my business and he got me in a full nelson restraint hold and escorted me out to the streets. He said i was in the stall for 30 minutes but at most I was in there for 3 minutes and said I was sleeping in their bathroom. What a terrible and ghetto experience at this place I had. Do not come here if you are a while 40 something year old male. The next morning (yesterday) i woke up with sharp pain shooting down my neck and cant turn my head left or right with ease. Today (day 2) my neck is still feeling the same effects as yesterday. It is a shame that they allow their security to manhandle me and made my first and only experience terrible. I am looking into legal ramifications for the way I was handled with my attorney friend if this pain does not subside.

Me
Review №46

Great prices, great food, and epic staff! I love this grub spot!

De
Review №47

Great little hidden gem for tasty lunch sandwiches and salads.

Al
Review №48

Really neat little space. Warm. And welcoming.

Je
Review №49

My boyfriend & I went there a few months back during the day to check it out & it seemed like a cool place to try, so we stopped by there last night. Right from the start we were greeted by a very unfriendly security guard who told my boyfriend he had to be searched, in which he allowed no problem, and both of us were made to show i.d. which is understandable but it was the security guards attitude and responses he gave to us that were extremely rude and unprofessional...all we asked was how was it down there and if anything special was taking place since we were not greeted by security guards or searched when we went during the day. We didnt get any answers from security but decided to go down and sorry we did...the place seemed like a ghost town on a Friday Night...at max 10 people...we went up to the bar and stood there for a good 10 minutes watching all the workers but no one came to help us. So we left. Im guessing they hire rude security guards as a warning for us not to go down there!!!! We left and actuall hit up Antonios Pizza and it was DELICIOUS & The staff was very friendly

MJ
Review №50

Loves this place. The waitress was kind and polite.

Pa
Review №51

Very clean and relaxing club to bring your friends and nice pool tables to shoot pool with your friends. Very good tasting food and very friendly employees.

Do
Review №52

I love that its underneath the building and it has a great mellow atmosphere to just chill! Will go again

An
Review №53

Great place to enjoy fresh food and drinks for any occasion. Comfortable environment, friendly staff. Food is delicious!

An
Review №54

What’s worse than 1 stars- this place. There are signs all over offering $1 hot cocoa and Wings Wednesday. When we go in they are out of cocoa and stopped serving food. Then take your signs down. Awful awful awful!!!!

Sk
Review №55

Wes and Steezy are always on top of their game and provide quality service! They are definitely the coolest bartenders around and deserve good tips. They make every drink with precision and love. The security guards do their jobs perfectly and I feel safe while Im there to enjoy a good time! Thanks guys!

To
Review №56

Cafe food, mmm, super delicious. visited at eight, it was not full. the service was very helpful and welcoming. the bill was well within reason for the quality. they have a lot of great reviews for a reason.

ed
Review №57

Hot chocolate was not hot.

Br
Review №58

Service here was okay, the hideaway fries were great, beer was cold. The only down side is there is no hard alcohol here!!!

Ba
Review №59

Cafe food and the feeling here is quality. Visited at eight, it was not full. This place has a good atmosphere. Reminds me of a cafe in Chicago I loved to visit.

Di
Review №60

Cafe food at this location - great. Great place to chill, get away, eat some good food. The staff was helpful and kind. The bill was appropriate for the quality.

mr
Review №61

Wow so much going on. Love it.

Gi
Review №62

It was hotter than fish grease in there. But fun i guess. Sucks cuz they only got 1 pool table in the whole damn building. I THINK THEY SHOULD UPGRADE TO AN BIGGER FACILITY.

Al
Review №63

Cafe food, mmm, awesome. great place to meet and catch up with friends. the staff was very friendly and kind. it has a cool interior. this place has positive reviews for a reason.

Ad
Review №64

Cafe food and service here is above par. This place will surprise you. There was quick and friendly service. This place has a good design.

Da
Review №65

Absolutely love this place. Everyone who works there is friendly, the food is great, and the drink prices are the best.

Ka
Review №66

Cool underground hideout with good food. Love the trees!

Le
Review №67

This place has great food!

Ca
Review №68

Didnt eat there but it smells like old grease

Al
Review №69

Their sandwiches are amazing!!! You gotta try them. They have beer and wine also. Very nice servers and great upbeat atmosphere. Right accross from the main entrance of the mission inn riverside, on Christmas time they have 1 dollar hot cocoa which I think is a nice gesture.

go
Review №70

Nobody was hiding away though... Plus its not hidden at all.

Za
Review №71

This place was a good time for anyone. They have pool tables multiple bars and a decent sized dance floor.

He
Review №72

My fav place for delicious Cafe food. service is typically above par. the place has a good atmosphere. i see why this place has so many good reviews.

Da
Review №73

Expensive but cool venue.Went back a second time and was ignored for 5 minutes by the person who takes your Order. The bartender was busy chatting away the Patrons at the bar about her own stories.I dont know if Ill be going back again after feeling ignored. I dont like feeling unwelcome when I come to spend my money somewhere.The worst part is he knew we were there standing there waiting, He looked at us twice through a side eye and never once told us will be with us in a minute. If I was the owner I would a fire him!It wasnt until I told my wife dont give them a tip on our order that he turned around and took our order. That sucks.Apparently they seem to be too good for their pricing and too good to pay attention to their patrons that come to order food.My wife got sick on their food though. She had a stomachache and throwing up that night. I hope they didnt spit in our food when I mention about the tip, I know he heard me. Because he turned around when I send it.Ill never go back again and I dont recommend it to anybody else either.

Da
Review №74

Cool little place for lunch. Sandwiches mostly. Usually they have a good IPA on tap.

Al
Review №75

Its a little hole in the wall bar. Everyones friends so as an outsider I felt a little odd and out of place. But definitely a chill place to Hideaway... Lol

Co
Review №76

My favorite place to people watch on the weekends

La
Review №77

Not a great experience. Im pretty sure the bar tender was intoxicated or he was new. He had no idea what the bar served or typed of alcohol when you asked. They were starting to turn the place into a night club so they made us leave our seats

li
Review №78

Atmosphere is great, absolutely adorable love this place

Ge
Review №79

Chill but needs more pool tables thats all ..

Na
Review №80

Some of my sisters wanted to go here for a girls night out and it was definitely one to avoid next trip lol. First off...I purchased tacos right outside the establishment and unbeknownst to me I couldnt bring them in. Totally understandable...but the way the security guard told me was unbelievably rude. So I simply ate them outside before coming into this humid sweat box...and on my way downstairs another security guard told me to walk on one side of the stairs. Really??? There werent any signs or logical reason as to why I couldnt simply walk down the steps in a normal... direct manner...but he seemed upset...and I thought he just wanted someone to pick on. Needless to say...I enjoyed spending time with my family but...the DJ was horrible and it was entirely too humid in there for my comfort level. I know its a nightclub...and everyone is dancing and moving...so the heat will increase...but Im telling you it was nasty hot lol...I wouldnt come back here if it was free. I did like the obvious presence of police outside the establishment once the club closed...to help keep people safe and in case a problem arrised. But overall this place had rude employees and was too hot to ever attend again. But for a $5 cover charge...you get what you pay for sometimes

Al
Review №81

Food tasted horrible and terrible service

An
Review №82

Love this place...ambiance, staff and food are a plus to the great location...way to go Hideaway!

Do
Review №83

Cool place down town

Ka
Review №84

My fav spot for cafe food. its so appetizing. the staff was very welcoming and sociable.

La
Review №85

Love it underground bar, nice environment

Mi
Review №86

5 se Mayo “nightmare” with the attending female bartender tending between 5:00 and 5:30pm. “I busy” she said to us with only 2 other people on her bar. She threaten us with about her power of making us leave with her right of refusing service. Whom ever hired this lady doesn’t Care about the business. We are riverside lifers here and this lady made us feel very uninvited. Not a good person

ri
Review №87

Great place to have lunch downtown Riverside across from the historical Mission Inn

Jo
Review №88

Cafe food, mmm, so tasty. super delicious. ive had nothing but pleasant experiences here and plan to keep coming back. the bill was good for how much you get.

St
Review №89

Kind of pricey on drinks. Only beer wine and spirits. Food is pretty good.

Do
Review №90

My preferred spot for delicious Cafe food. I will be back with my friends. Menu is similar to a restaurant in El Paso I liked.

Vi
Review №91

Cool day time place to have some food with your family and awesome place to hang with your buddies during after hours. Good bar food selection and beer that taste great with awesome Friendly service.

Ca
Review №92

This is one of my sons favorite lunch date spots in town. The lights and decorations mixed with the descent to the cafe make it a one of a kind eating experience. The menu did change as of January 2018, wish they still served fries with the sandwiches. Other than that, we love the Hideaway!

Ro
Review №93

Cool spot to have some drinks. Awesome dj playing electronica

Ly
Review №94

First-time & It Was Amazing. I Would recommend people to try it they will keep going back .

Ba
Review №95

Great atmosphere.. Fun

Hm
Review №96

Real Kool atmosphere, first time there so I gotta make time to add this place into my rotation. Good mixture of people but dudes still out number the ladies

la
Review №97

Fun hidden place with really good sandwiches.

Th
Review №98

I went there with my son for some food and to play pool. After about an hour security forced my son to leave. I said Ill turn in the balls for the pool table and we will go. But they forced my son to wait outside. My son told me he felt like he was being treating like he did something wrong. Im never going back. And putting a stop payment on my card

Ch
Review №99

Tuesday mic is da bomb!

Br
Review №100

Great music, great vibes.

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  • Address:3700 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
  • Site:http://the-hideaway-cafe.local-cafes.com/
  • Phone:+1 951-686-0950
Categories
  • Night club
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Sandwich shop
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–2am
  • Tuesday:11am–2am
  • Wednesday:11am–2am
  • Thursday:11am–2am
  • Friday:11am–2am
  • Saturday:11am–2am
  • Sunday:11am–2am
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
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