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Cozy up with holiday drinks and festive treats at Arcade Coffee Roasters as the local roaster counts down to Christmas with daily deals through December 24. (Courtesy of Arcade Coffee Roasters)
Riverside coffee lovers have another reason to make their daily caffeine run. Arcade Coffee Roasters is launching its "12 Days of Christmas" promotion with daily deals, holiday drinks, and a chance to win a $500 gift card across its three Riverside locations.
From Dec. 13 through Dec. 24, Arcade will offer a different promotion each day. The promotion runs across all three Arcade locations: Downtown Riverside, the Tasting Room in the University neighborhood and the Bakehouse in Canyon Crest.
A Different Deal Every Day
Daily promotions include:
December 14: Free Arcade branded ornament with any purchase (while supplies last)
December 16: Buy one holiday drink, get one free when you bring a first-time visitor
December 17: Purchase a coffee bag for the chance to find a golden ticket hidden inside. Three golden tickets will be distributed — one at each Arcade location — and winners receive one free bag of coffee every month throughout 2026.
December 18: "OG prices" return — a throwback to original warehouse pricing, with drinks priced several dollars cheaper than current rates
December 21: Buy two bags of coffee, get one free
December 23: Free latte with purchase of a $25 or more gift card
Golden Tickets and Holiday Blends
On December 17, coffee bags—including the Topo Gigio holiday blend—will contain a chance to find one of three golden tickets, each worth free coffee for all of 2026. (Courtesy of Arcade Coffee Roasters)
For coffee bag deals on Dec. 17 and 21, customers can stock up on Arcade's Topo Gigio holiday blend — a personal favorite of co-founder Shane. The blend combines 50% El Diablo (washed, Nicaragua) with 50% La Anona (natural, Costa Rica), producing tasting notes of blueberry, nutmeg and dark chocolate.
"This blend was created for everyone," Shane said. "For people that are adventurous in the coffee they drink, and those that like to keep it classic. We envision this coffee to be shared with the entire family on Christmas morning."
The blend pairs coffee from the Mora family in Costa Rica — a fruity coffee that brings "big chocolate bar sweetness with a little dark cherry" — with a clean, well-rounded, nutty coffee from Sajonia Estate in Jinotega, Nicaragua.
"The 12 Days of Christmas is our way of giving back to our customers and saying thank you," co-founder Stevie said. Shane added: "Every year we think about the support from everyone. It's a cliche thing to say but the Arcade team wouldn't be here if it wasn't for people supporting us, so this is an opportunity for us to think about giving back to people."
Seasonal Syrups, Signature Flavors
Arcade's holiday drinks menu, which launched in early November, features both returning favorites and new seasonal offerings. This year marks the first time Arcade is offering custom holiday-themed to-go cups.
All seasonal syrups are made in-house, with distinct flavor profiles each year based on customer preferences from previous seasons. Two drinks—Gingerbread and Vanilla Pine—returned by popular demand after strong customer response in past years.
"We create a special syrup every month of the year and for the holidays we go all out," Shane said. "We love celebrating Christmas here at Arcade and this is a way for us to incorporate all of your favorite holiday flavors into coffee."
The seasonal menu includes:
Toasted Marshmallow
Gingerbread
Vanilla Pine
Hazelnut Draft
Wintermint Mocha
Christmas Cookie
Arcade Coffee Roasters' holiday drink lineup features seasonal favorites like Vanilla Pine, Christmas Cookie, and Toasted Marshmallow, all made with in-house syrups crafted from scratch. (Courtesy of Arcade Coffee Roasters)
The most purchased drinks this season are Vanilla Pine, Gingerbread Caramel, and Wintermint Mocha. Shane noted that Vanilla Pine is the team favorite, "partly because it brings us to the days we were pulling pine needles off our tree and making it," though he added that the Eggnog Cappuccino is "slept on" and worth trying.
12 Days, One $500 Winner
Customers can enter the $500 gift card giveaway through Arcade's Rewards program by visiting all 12 days and making a minimum $10 purchase each day. The winner will be announced shortly after Christmas, typically the day after the challenge ends.
The Arcade Rewards program, which recently reopened to new signups, features weekly quests that go beyond just coffee purchases. Members can earn points through pastries, coffee bags, and other items, ensuring everyone can benefit regardless of their preferences.
