Roast the Dead Coffee
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Roast the Dead Coffee

10330 Hole Ave # 4, Riverside, CA

★★★★★4.8(114 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This horror-themed coffee haven delivers genuinely exceptional drinks that keep customers coming back and driving out of their way, with a creative menu that spans from beautifully executed traditional espresso drinks to inventive specialty creations like iced horchata coffee. The whole experience is wrapped in genuine passion—from the carefully curated Scream franchise memorabilia and vintage horror newsletters adorning the space to a staff that clearly loves what they do and makes every visit feel fun and welcoming. Whether you're grabbing a quick cold brew or settling in to linger, Roast the Dead nails that rare combination of serious craft coffee and genuine personality.

What to expect

Family friendlyCold brewSlow sitQuick grabSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksSignature drinks

Google Reviews

Kari Hall
★★★★★a month ago

The Best Coffee and Drink Shop Around. I go out of my way to visit this location and the Yucaipa location. Always Fun! Drinks are Exceptional and I always order additional to take with me for later. Love them All from Helter Skelter to Trick or Treat! Outstanding Service! Love seeing Jason each time (Friday the 13th)🩸🗡

Krissy Hardie
★★★★★4 months ago

My niece and I went to get a gift card for her mom and dad. They currently only have digital gift cards but that's not a big deal. It was our first time there and it was really fun. The staff was super kind amd helpful. My niece got the Shark Bite Lemonade and loved it. I got the Freddy's Nightmare and it was delicious. We unfortunately got there right before closing so we didn't get to stay long. If you are a horror fan it's a fun atmosphere ❤️

Jessica Wesling
★★★★★6 months ago

We decided to stop in to get some caffeine and because of the horror theme. Did not disappoint! It was worth the time to go a little out of our way on our road trip. We ordered an iced horchata coffee and red velvet coffee frap. Super yummy! Love the decor and would recommend to anyone looking for a different coffee shop vibe.

Paige Davis
★★★★7 months ago

As a horror lover myself this place is great! There’s all things ghostface and I love all the old news letters of ghostface and Sydney Prescott! There’s also some other characters from other movies like Micheal Myers, the nun, and Jason! I got the shark water and it was alright but it was tangy and sour I wasn’t a fan. I thought the s’mores cookie wasn’t that great but the atmosphere is great! And the service was great. The workers were super nice

Jay
★★★★★9 months ago

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 Roast the Dead!

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