Joanna's Cafe
17950 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA
Crema's Take
“Joanna's Cafe is a family-run spot where the owner and staff treat you like you're sitting in their home—your coffee cup never empties and your food arrives generous and well-executed. This is the kind of place that draws regulars from surrounding towns for straightforward breakfast and traditional coffee, with a countryside warmth that stands out in an area increasingly dominated by chains. If you want attentive service, solid comfort food, and a genuine community vibe, it's worth the drive.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
The owner was super friendly and attentive, I don’t think I saw the bottom of my coffee cup until I left. I ordered the joes scramble with house potatoes. They are super generous with the joes scramble and it was so good. The personal highlight for me was the house potatoes,…
This family run establishment was outstanding in many ways. Our server Alexa was very cute and on top of things and treated us as if we were in her home. Her Dad was cooking and even though there was a short wait on the food timing we understood... Everything is scratch made…
First timers here at Joanna’s Cafe, late on a Friday morning, came I from Menifee. The place was packed with almost every table filled. We were seated right away, and our drink orders were taken just as quickly. My wife had the small breakfast, and I had the corned beef hash…
Woodcrest local -- nice to see a small restaurant still providing quality service in an area that's being consumed by fast food. The people are nice and respectful. The food is good and the coffee is hot. I really like their pancakes and menudo is good as well. My only advice…
This is a hidden gem and my new favorite location lately to enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch. A warm, small place, decorated in countryside style welcomes you once you enter bringing up memories from the time you spend on grandma’s kitchen table. The smiling and helpful waiters…
Crema Reviews
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