British Emporium — Local services in Riverside

This is truly the greatest little store. The owner, June, was so kind to my high school daughter who was preparing to host a booth representing England at a school event. June was actually gracious enough to give my daughter several props for her booth and took the time to share with us some helpful information about England. My daughter and I went to our car after our visit with our faith in humanity renewed. The generosity of this store owner who didn’t know us at all but yet welcomed and embraced us really made an impact on us both. If you want to capture a little taste of Britain and support an amazing local business, my daughter and I highly recommend a visit to the British Emporium in Riverside. June, we are most appreciative and hope to...

I'm so happy to have found this place near me. For so long, I've had to drive to Torrance or Fullerton to shop for any British items. This shop is the cutest little place ever! It has pretty much everything you want. The only thing they didn't have that we wanted were crisps. Besides that, there's gift/souvenior items, teas, cups/mugs, teapots, perfumes, lotions, food, sweets and more! As soon as we walked in, my daughter and I were welcomed by the sweetest and most friendliest lady, June (the owner). She was so much fun to talk to and we will definitely be...

Very very disappointed & feel completely ripped off. Spent about $100 on not a lot of food but to be expected When I got everything home I was horrified to find many of the items ( sausage rolls pasties ) were actually made in the USA & cleverly & manipulatively labelled with British flags. Yes maybe I could have read the small print BUT in a store such as this you wouldn’t feel it necessary. Plenty of the other things were fine & properly English but the deceit of the bakery goods left a bad taste in my mouth & for that reason couldn’t...