Dropped by here before a long day of work ahead…read more I was greeted with a smile and a pleasant ambiance as I was the first customer there that morning. With local places, I want to give me a piece of what makes them a local favorite, and they delivered! If I'm ever within a 10 minute drive, it would be worth taking a detour to get a quick caffeine fix

I came on a weekend around 10:30am. There was only one printed out menu at the cashier so I had to…read moreawkwardly ask another customer if I could take a picture of it. There were several patrons sitting at tables. There are lots of games available which is cool! Apparently a back room as well but I didn't see it. I ordered the brown sugar and cinnamon latte with oatmilk and the vegan morning glory muffin. The star of the show was the muffin. I thought it would taste healthy since there were pumpkin (?) seeds on top but it ended up being like a carrot cake in muffin form with sugar crystals on top. Sooo good and very moist. The latte was great too. No complaints. Not overly sweet. Strong espresso - I got jitters after. And it's crushed ice! The only dock for the star was the organization system. The cashier said she would walk the drinks and food out to us when it was ready. But seemed to be a bit disorganized to do this. She got a couple orders mixed up and had to hunt around for the correct customer. I also noticed that I got my drink before someone who was already sat down. But maybe they had got up to re-order something and I hadn't noticed. Overall, a great coffee shop in downtown Azusa!

I visited Penny Coffee Roasters to get new coffee beans since I was running out. This spot is…read morelocated in downtown Azusa. I went to this location at around 10:00 AM on a Saturday morning. It was moderately busy but many folks were primarily ordering and going. There were plenty of indoor seating and a few right in front. I tend to prefer dark roasts, so I decided to grab the standard issue coffee beans. I saw they also had pour over options, so I ordered one of the Ratnagiri. This was ready in about 10 minutes. I was able to grab a window seat with great natural lighting to enjoy the coffee. They have an outlet nearby, so I felt this could have been a great study spot. For parking, there is street parking available right in front. It could be a bit difficult to back out into traffic. There's also a parking structure nearby as well. American Express is accepted here.

Azusa quietly has a real one…read more I've been on Yelp for over a decade, drink coffee all over SoCal (from hole-in-the-wall to high-end), and I'm not "Elite"... but I do know good coffee when I taste it. And this place qualifies. Had the champurrado latte and it was excellent -- smooth, balanced, and actually tastes good and not overly milky and Not overly sweet, not burnt, not trying too hard. Just well-executed. The space is clean, calm, and feels intentional -- which already puts it ahead of most spots in the San Gabriel Valley. Outside of a few places in Pasadena, real specialty coffee is rare around here, so this was a pleasant surprise. They also sell quality beans to go (huge plus), and the staff is friendly enough -- maybe a little edge here and there, but that's basically part of the modern coffee shop experience at this point. I came for the coffee anyway. Bottom line: this is one of the very few places in the area actually doing it right. I'll happily keep coming back to -- Elite badge or not.

YES. First sip was heaven. Sooo good! They just earned another regular. I usually order lattes as…read moreis but I ordered 75% sugar and I think that was a good balance of coffee and sweetness.

The location, food, drinks and service are amazing would 100% recommend this coffee shop to anyone…read more Their ventana coffee is too good, along with their bagels and paninis everything is always fresh. The owners are always welcoming even while being busy with orders.

The first time I came here was during the 2025 fires, when my mom lost her home. They opened their…read moredoors to the community so people could come in, charge phones, use Wi-Fi, and just have a safe place to sit for a while. At the time, my own area had lost electricity too, so their kindness really meant a lot. A year later, in May 2026, I came back because I could not stop thinking about the guava pastry I had tried before -- and somehow it was EVEN better than I remembered. It was so good I completely forgot to take a picture before eating the whole thing I also ordered a ham sandwich on a jalapeño bagel with everything on it, and it was amazing. That one at least survived long enough for a photo! The location is tucked inside a business-looking building, so if you see the UPS sign, you're in the right spot. There's also a fingerprint scanning place in the same area. Inside is super cute and cozy with seating to hang out. It's not the most private if you want a quiet solo space, but it's perfect for meeting up with a friend for coffee or a little friend date. Highly recommend -- not just for the food, but for the kindness and community they showed when people needed it most.

I came in on Sunday when it wasn't even busy and still had to wait about 20 minutes for my coffee,…read morewhich was really frustrating. There were three employees behind the counter, but it didn't feel like there was any sense of urgency. The young lady at the register had an unpleasant attitude, and instead of focusing on orders, she turned around and started chatting and flirting with a coworker. It honestly felt like they weren't prioritizing getting orders done, which made the whole experience worse. I've had much better experiences during the weekdays, especially when the older women is there service is quicker and more professional. Overall, this visit left me pretty pissed. The coffee didn't even taste the same as it usually does. I hope management looks into improving weekend staffing and customer service. To your response : I read your response, and honestly, it comes off more defensive than helpful. You can list timestamps, review footage, and explain internal processes all you want, but none of that changes the actual customer experience. We waited around 18 minutes for drinks in what looked like an empty café. If there were multiple orders ahead of us, that clearly wasn't communicated, and that's part of the problem. Trying to discredit my review by saying it's "not supported by the facts" is a bit much. My review reflects exactly what we experienced standing there. From our point of view, there was a lack of urgency, and the staff did not appear focused on getting orders out. That's not an "attack," it's an observation. Also, the tone of your response is pretty telling. Instead of acknowledging how the situation could have been handled better from a customer perspective, you chose to argue and basically suggest we're wrong. That's not a great look for a business. At the end of the day, you're focused on defending your team, and I'm focused on the experience I had and it wasn't a good one. I stand by what I said.

Watch out Starbucks... San Fernando Coffee is stepping it up. They've got a live kitchen, fresh…read morecoffee, and the kind of service you don't see much anymore. I'm talking A+++ across the board. If something's off, there's no attitude, no hassle, they just fix it and keep it moving. That tells you a lot about the culture there. It feels less like a policy and more like how these employees actually operate. Christian and Savanna are both amazing. They really set the tone and make the whole experience even better. Yeah, it gets loud when it's packed, but that's because it stays busy and honestly, that says something too. Bottom line: great customer service, solid coffee, and legit food coming out of a real kitchen. They'll take care of you... just don't get crazy with the "have it your way" or maybe they will!

I am obsessed with their egg muffin breakfast sandwich with sausage... the aioli is magic, along…read morewith the Chipotle mayo. Man that Sammie smaaacksss... Pair it with an ice cold americano... and you got a match made in my morning heaven. Seating available inside and outside, nice, clean and tidy with wi-fi availability. And Mike is an absolute rock star. Phenomenal service, attention and funny too!

I had a lovely experience at Kristos Coffee (Azusa). I ordered the Teddy Latte ($8.75 - 20oz -…read moreIced). It's coffee with hazelnut, brown sugar, cinnamon, and non-dairy creamer. Genuine, pleasant surprise shook me... it's TASTY! I felt awake as I sipped this smooth, premium coffee. I arrived at Kristos Coffee (Azusa) on Tuesday (around 9:35AM). Parking is very easy if familiar with its location. Kristos Coffee (Azusa) is hidden alongside the Lemon Zest business's backside; Kristos Coffee has its own shared lot. There's also street parking. (Quick Note: Shockingly, Kristo Coffee is wedged between two Azusa coffee juggernauts [i.e. Pressed + Flower, Penny Coffee Roasters], yet it still confidently competes.) Staff is professional, charming, and hardworking. Staff briskly welcomed me, and Staff answered all my questions with a calm, relaxed demeanor. Staff is also very attentive. My drink took three minutes and 15 seconds. Good time. As mentioned, I enjoyed my Teddy Latte ($8.75 - 20oz - Iced). After my first sip, I fought the urge to scream in joy. This iced coffee tastes crisp and clean; it deftly avoids that gloopy processed taste. Rather, I smiled as its fresh coffee roast flavor and slumbering sweetness playfully slapped me across the cheek. With a relaxed sigh, the aftertaste of brown sugar and cinnamon stretched lithely. I felt awake and happy. Concerning ambiance, Kristos Coffee (Azusa) is currently an order-and-go spot. Its interior is bare bones. There's no restroom; there's no bottle of hand sanitizer; and there's no customer internet. Rather, it's one tiny round table and a small counter. There's also one available electrical outlet. Still, I appreciated the interior's cleanliness and upbeat music. Overall, Kristos Coffee (Azusa) is a story of passion and quality. Despite the bad visibility and hefty coffee competitors, Kristos works hard to provide useful, flavorful coffee to the community. If curious, I wholeheartedly recommend. 4.8 out of 5. "GO!!"

I had been interested in making a visit to Kristos when I saw it on my social media feed, so we…read morestopped by over the weekend to grab a quick coffee before being out and about. Kristos is behind Lemon Zest, so it's in your best interest to turn onto Sixth Street and park in the lot there. The shop is very small, but clean. Service was good. We ordered the iced dulce de latte, iced baklava latte, and kids' hot chocolate. The baklava latte was good, but nothing crazy. The kids' hot chocolate my kid finished it, which doesn't happen often. Unfortunately the iced dulce de latte wasn't good, it had a very thick layer of dulce de leche that was difficult to stir and the mixture wasn't enjoyable. I would probably come back again to try something else on their menu, but I wouldn't go out of my way to do so.

First time here and it definitely won't be the last. The chef making the desserts had such a…read morepositive, uplifting attitude and immediately made us feel welcome. He asked if it was our first time and then went above and beyond by offering multiple samples, which honestly made choosing so much easier. We ended up getting the horchata and the churro sundae, and both were absolutely delicious. You can tell everything is made with care and pride. Great vibes, great service, and amazing desserts. Highly recommend if you're in the area and craving something sweet.

Yelp and Google Maps both show this restaurant open on Sunday at 9 AM, so I drove 10 miles to buy…read moretheir churros. The sign on the door says open on Sunday at 9 AM. GUESS WHAT??? They were not. Hey, Azucanela, I really wanted to like this place. Maybe update your hours on Yelp and other sites to let us know you're closed.

My favorite coffee shop. Best matcha I've ever had. Ordered a matcha americano and it was…read morefantastic. Awesome staff as well, and great vibes on Route 66!

Kamden Coffee is located inside Union Cowork. It is replacing Tro Coffee Shop…read more There is an adjacent parking lot behind the shop, in addition to street parking. The shop has youthful vibes. There are indoor and outdoor seating. Their menu included different varieties of Matcha drinks, espresso latte, amricano, cortado, cappuccino, spritz, specialty, and more. The young staff ladies were very nice. I ordered the following drinks; - Strawberry Fields Matcha 5/5 It was creamy, rich in flavor and had a well balance between matcha and strawberry. -Killer Klown Banana Matcha 5/5 It was such a refreshing drink. It had the rich flavor of banana balanced with the matcha earthy taste. -Bella's Lullaby 5/5 Creamy and rich Latte with brown sugar syrup, condensed milk & vanilla cold foam. It was a very refreshing drink and perfectly sweetened. The service was fast, although it was very busy. Next time, I will ask for less ice. It's a nice shop to hangout with your friends or relax and enjoy a refreshing drink. It's a nice coffee shop to stop by and try their drinks.

Good food. Tried the blueberry toast and it had me thinking about it through out the week. Also…read moretried the resurrection. Strong coffee that picked me up and was really good too. The service was great. The Mrs. was attentive but not over bearing. Is helpful w the menu and answering questions. And ultimately very chill vibe. They're bumping jammy jams all day. I didn't see any one spinning vinyls but they have the set up so I'm sure they do on weekends as I went on a Wednesday. But good sound while you drink and eat. 10/10 would recommend to a friend.

Been here 3x in less than a month. An incredible spot!! Vibes are immaculate, especially when there…read moreis a dj mixing songs with physical records (so cool & unique). It is a chill environment with friendly and attentive staff. Food is amazing. I have gotten the breakfast burrito twice and breakfast burrito bowl once. It's addicting. The ingredients are of high quality and very fresh. Potatoes have incredible seasoning and crunch. Coffee is delicious. Iced latte, iced latte with sugar free vanilla syrup, and blueberry latte are all very delicious. This is a perfect spot with my friends after our workout. We drive 16mins from La Verne to come here almost every Saturday because it's so good!!

The food is delicious-ioso!!! The choices remind me of…read moregrandmas house! The aesthetics is fun and a mashup of traditional accents in modern frames. See photos. One bad bad note. They bring the plates out one at a time. So you might be finished eating before your date/companion gets their plate. And if you choose to wait, your food will go cold because they can't turn off their overhead fans.

I was disappointed to discover a hidden service charge after I had already paid. When I asked the…read morecashier, Yunuen, she explained that the owner added it due to rising costs and that it was meant to cover credit card use. However, this was never disclosed before payment, which felt misleading and negatively impacted my overall experience. That said, the food itself was enjoyable. Both dishes were well prepared, especially the avocado toast. The horchata latte was a pleasant surprise--while it may not be strong enough for someone who prefers bold coffee, the addition of almond slices and cinnamon gave it a rich, flavorful twist.