Roast the Dead Coffee — Restaurant in Riverside

Roast the Dead Coffee in Riverside is hands down one of the coolest coffee spots I’ve ever been to! The staff is always super friendly and clearly hard-working — they really care about what they do and it shows in the service and the drinks.

This place is horror-themed from the floor up, and I love it! It's dark inside with spooky decor and a fun, eerie vibe that makes it totally unique. Definitely not your average coffee shop — and that’s exactly why I keep coming back.

My go-to drinks are the Voorhees Toasted Marshmallow ice blended and the Horchata & Cinnamon blended — both are super refreshing, perfectly sweet, and packed with flavor. Whether you're in the mood for an iced blended drink or just a classic coffee, they've got you covered.

One of the best parts is that there’s usually a horror movie playing in the background, which totally adds to the vibe. Today they were playing 80's themed music which fit the aesthetic perfectly.

There are a few tables to sit at if you want to hang out— it’s pretty dark inside, so it might not be the ideal place to study. (However, this could be a good place if you are having a migraine and don't want bright lights). But honestly, I don’t come here for studying — I come for the horror movie atmosphere, the killer drinks, and the awesome people.

If you're a horror fan or just want to try something different, I definitely recommend checking out...

Great service, drinks were pretty good. Obviously, the theme is amazing. They had horror movies playing on a screen, and good music playing. It has a decent amount of people there chatting and hanging out, so definitely didn't feel dead (no pun intended). I had a Basic Witch Fog, a vanilla bean foam over an iced cold brew, which was delicious! My wife had a Salty Seas, a hot latte flavored with salty caramel, she said it was perfectly made and she didn't need to add anything. She normally needs to have a sweetener in her lattes. The sizes are a pretty good value, her small latte was larger than the regular at our normal coffee shop. Will definitely be...

The Churrona latte with oat milk is my new favorite coffee, delicious! The decoration is very original and great for photos with flash on because it’s dark lighting to complement the theme. Service is great as well. The local is spacious, I wish there was more seating. To keep in mind, this is not a Cafe to lounge for hours, their environment is great for a brief 30-40 minutes visit and take photos, but it was difficult to maintain a long conversation bcause of the music volume Parking is limited on front but there's a lot of parking spots at the next door plaza. There's no...