Neko Cafe

The BEST boba in Riverside by far!!!Y'all I cannot emphasize enough how underrated this place is. The lady that runs the store is such a sweetheart and puts a lot of care into the drinks. The drinks themselves never miss and are SO good for the price you pay. On top of that, there's NO EXTRA CHARGE to add boba (however, other toppings do have a charge) and it's the perfect chewiness/sweetness The seating area is really spacious. There aren't any outlets however so it may not be ideal for studying, but definitely a great hangout spot. This shop is also located in a plaza with restaurants so parking could get difficult if you arrive at a bad time.So much love for this spot, highly highly recommend to check it out if you're in the area-- it needs more recognition!!

Went on a Tuesday from around 3-4:30 and it wasn't too busy! You order from a kiosk and though it wasn't busy, the drinks did take a little bit to come out. It was okay though because we were there to study, so we just sat down. They have free wifi!I got the mango tea with brown sugar boba at 75% sweetness. I really enjoyed it! The boba was sweet and soft and came out warm. The mango flavor was pretty natural, the tea was good (not too caffeinated) and 75% sweetness was just right for me. Could probably do 50% also. I also loved the fresh mango pieces they put in the drink! Prices are definitely on the more affordable side for boba nowadays too. Will definitely be back to try other or the same drink and the food too!

Solid boba spot right next to Tyler Mall. Great flavor on the milk tea and the brown sugar was a nice touch. The boba could have been softer but was not bad.Easy experience ordering on the kiosk and good service!

Got here on a late afternoon on a Tuesday to do some studying and there was no line at all. I ordered the Strawberry Tea with Brown Sugar boba and 50% sweetness! I found 50% to be just right and the boba was fresh and warm! I also enjoyed the strawberry bits at the bottom! Overall a nice refreshing drink! If you're there to study, they do have free WiFi which is nice!

Sadly no pics because we were hungry. I ordered a royal milk tea boba and food to-go. The ordering was simple thanks to the walk-up to order screen. I ordered the pork katsu curry w/ rice dish and an order of their popcorn chicken. The order came out in ten minutes and was piping hot. I ended up snacking on the popcorn chicken on the drive home to Redlands. Delicious, juicy and perfectly seasoned. A bit on the spicy side (you can decide the spice level) and a nice treat. I really like how they present the boba tea to-go cup. It has a cute little cover that goes over the straw insert so things don't spill! Unfortunately my husband did not enjoy the pork katsu curry. While the portions for the katsu were more than generous, he could not finish the protein (had only two pieces). The cooking was well-done, crispy and seasoned with salt. It was that the flavor of the cutlet was off-putting and gamey. It's rare for my husband not to finish a dish, especially a katsu dish as they are his favorite.

Neko Cafe is the epitome of a wonderful, hard working, small business who brings depth and quality to all they serve. We loved it. Owned and run by a sweet Chinese family, the food and beverage choices are influenced by Taiwanese, Japanese, Southeast Asian, and Chinese fast food. The menu contains primarily delicious variations on fruity Boba drinks, frosties, slushes, teas, and coffees, but they slipped in a few tasty food items just to torture us. And it sure helped knowing they had a 4.8 star rating. And so we came. Peach mango slush. This drink arrived in a big cup with chunks of fruit and a big fat straw. This was for Mr B, but I needed no encouragement to steal a sip or two. Loved the sweetness (i.e. not too much) and loved the texture of the chunky fruit. Very refreshing, nicely icy.Pork katsu curry rice. This is a huge, tender, breaded pork steak (no bone) that sits on top of a bed of rice. The panko breading had the perfect crunch, the meat was tender inside. The curry sauce also features cubed carrots and potato. Delicious!Popcorn chicken snack. This was a generous portion. The blended exotic spices in the coating can be adjusted in spicy heat. The meat is thigh meat, so flavorful and moist. Served topped with fried basil leaves. I'm seriously hooked.Squid rings. Another snack menu item. Delicious and lightly fried to keep it tender. It too had a nice, light breading with spices. Both were delicious on their own, but are served with an orange colored, sweet chili sauce you can find at any Asian market.Their curry gravy is a medium spice level which I could (borderline) handle, but for the Wusses of this world, of which I am a card carrying member, a milder curry can be ordered. They recommend calling ahead (allow about 30 minutes) if you want the milder curry. Otherwise, grab a chilled specialty drink and sit calmly in their cozy little cafe listening to the mellow music in background, and smile. A great way to unwind and recharge. Seating capacity around 16.

I got the Oreo brulee drink, and I asked for it blended. It was very good. The Boba was a great consistency as well.

I had checked in for the restaurant next door on Yelp but forgot to check in here and missed out on 15%! Anyhow make sure you check in! So I started my review the first time here and now I'm back. Yep the chicken and drinks brought me back. Taste: 5 stars for the popcorn chicken. Yum! Pieces are not mostly flour. Good amount of meat. I'd say I'd come back but I'm already back and currently waiting for 2 orders. Lol.4-5 stars for Jasmine milk tea. Tastes better than the regular milk tea. 3.5 stars milk tea. It's similar to other places. Ok. Boba: 3 stars for me only because it's a preference, and I prefer more chewy boba. This is a tad bit too soft for me. Very sweet though. Prices: not bad. Ask for stamp card AND do 15% check-in.Atmosphere: I like the R&B music. Service: nice.

One of my favorite cafes in Riverside. I used to go here on my work breaks and it's a nice pick me up. The owners are friendly and the place is nice and clean. I usually get their vietnamese coffee, avocado frosty, or honeydew milk tea and they're all pretty consistent and yummy. I wanted to try something new so I got the grape cheese foam, and they added real grapes which I loved!!

Ordered a matcha drink it's really good and staff was nice. Definitely would order here again!