Toasted in Riverside is the kind of breakfast spot that turns a “quick coffee and something small” into a full-on morning ritual before you even realize what happened.
Locals first dropped in for fresh-baked bread, croissants, and strong coffee at cozy mom-and-pop cafés like Toasted Inc in Riverside, then started posting about croissant French toast that looks like it came off a brunch mood board and bagel sandwiches stacked just right, and suddenly this tiny neighborhood café became a place people plan their mornings around. 😍
How This Breakfast Spot Is Making People Line Up
Tucked into an unassuming strip on Arlington Avenue, Toasted Inc has quietly grown from a casual coffee stop to a Riverside breakfast obsession by doing simple things extremely well: baking its own bread, croissants, cookies, and “real food” dishes that go way beyond basic pastries.
Breakfast fans talk about croissant French toast, breakfast sandwiches, pesto eggs, and almond croissants, while brunch roundups like this Riverside breakfast guide highlight it as a mom-and-pop shop where the bread is made in-house, and the coffee hits the spot. 🥐☕
Social media posts like this Instagram reel from lets_gettoasted and TikTok clips on Toasted Coffee & Toast Bar echo the same theme: everything is baked in-house, the space is “so cute,” and the menu is stacked with satisfying breakfast and brunch options.
Even coffee-focused platforms like Joe Coffee’s page for Toasted Inc and discovery sites such as Bipper Media’s Toasted Inc overview help cement its rep as one of Riverside’s go-to independent breakfast and coffee stops. 😋
Food Highlights
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Croissant French Toast: Thick, house-baked croissants are dipped, griddled, and transformed into an ultra-fluffy French toast that fans highly recommend as their go-to plate for its rich, buttery texture and the balance between crisp edges and soft, custardy centers. 🥐✨
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Breakfast Sandwiches on Bagels or House Bread: In‑house sourdough and fresh bagels elevate a simple egg sandwich into something that looks crafted and Instagram-ready, that perfectly blends sweet and savory tastes that jump-start mornings, especially when paired with strong drip coffee or a latte from this Riverside coffee shop favorite.
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Egg Croissant Sandwich: An egg-filled croissant sandwich that marries flaky pastry with a hearty breakfast filling that’s become a staple for being indulgent and portable, perfect for grabbing on the way to work or lingering over during a late-morning brunch at this cute Riverside café. 🥯
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Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese: Roasted tomato grilled cheese made on Toasted’s own bread that’s fresh and flavorful, it is a must-try for grilled cheese fans who want something more than the usual diner version, especially when paired with a honey-sweetened matcha
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“Eggs Over Potato with Pesto and Feta” / Pesto Eggs: Breakfast lovers shout out an eggs over potato with pesto and feta plate in the Toasted Inc feature on Res‑Discover, praising the in‑house bread and pesto-and-feta combo as a really satisfying breakfast for its flavors.
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House Coffee & Specialty Lattes (Blended Dulce de Leche, Vanilla, Matcha): If you ask both regulars and newcomers about the drinks, they’ll unanimously agree that the coffee and lattes are amazing, from iced vanilla lattes and hot hazelnut to a blended dulce de leche latte and a matcha sweetened with real honey. ☕💚
Atmosphere
Toasted Inc leans into a cozy, compact café vibe, a detail echoed in write-ups like the Toasted WA‑Cafe profile and the Riverside breakfast roundup on Brunch Expert, which describe it as a small spot with a welcoming feel and appealing presentation.
MapQuest’s Toasted review snippets mention lines out the door on Sundays and 25–30 minute waits, yet guests still call the food delicious and the experience worth it.
It is the sort of place that feels like your neighborhood breakfast stop the second you walk in, with social clips on TikTok’s Toasted Coffee & Toast Bar tag showing just how lively those busy mornings can be. 🌞
Bottom Line
Toasted Inc is worth visiting for its house-baked bread and croissant French toast, excellent pesto egg dishes, friendly service, strong coffee and specialty lattes, and that bustling, cozy café energy that makes breakfast feel like an event instead of a chore. 😋
Address:
6160 Arlington Ave, Ste C9, Riverside, CA 92504
📞 (951) 977-9847
🕔 Tue–Fri, 6 AM–3 PM, Sat–Sun, 8 AM–3 PM (Closed Mon)