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    Apartment Cafe

    4.4 (367 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    APARTMENT CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Good for working

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    Coffee and Turkish coffee in a beautiful cup
    Danica T.

    Apartment cafe was a nice and fun experience, we came on a weekday and although there was remodeling in the front lot, we were easily able to find street parking on the side of the apartments that was about 1-2 blocks from the restaurant. The ambiance of the restaurant was awesome, it truly felt like we were stepping into someone's downstair's apartment and just coming to hangout and snack. I loved the decor which made it feel very homey. I was very excited for the Turkish coffee which was a fun experience, it's definitely on the darker more bitter side but the server told us a fun story about fortune telling with the coffee after you drink it and although I'm 99% sure we did it incorrectly, it was still so fun to try and learn something new! We also had the tuna, banana pepper and cheese Kanape which is a traditional dish, it was actually pretty tasty for being quite simple, I liked the peppers, it gave the dish a slight tartness, I didn't taste any spice personally, but it tasted like tuna salad with cheese on toast. Nice and savory with a crunch. Their paninis are also good and the homemade potato chips were really good, I would buy those at the market if they ever bagged them. They were light and crunchy with the perfect amount of salt. We also saw a machine for some sort of dole whip but we didn't partake, but it seemed like something nice to try if you were interested! Overall a nice experience!

    Ariel C.

    Small interior, but very cute. Nice staff. I tried the baklava and idk if it was just me but it was gross.

    Parker R.

    Stumbled upon this cafe on our way to another shop. So of course, we had to stop and give it a try first. The drinks were great! The barista was amazing, friendly, and courteous. We ordered the Horchata Frappe and an Iced Mocha. Both excellent and the Horchata was actually good unlike other places that just add cinnamon. I'm glad we stopped and can't wait to come again and again. Remember to look for the signs for parking!

    Eric S.

    I stumbled upon Apartment Café out of necessity, and it turned out to be a hidden gem. I was in town for a conference here in Ontario, and the hotel I booked (shoutout to Dollar Tree Hotel ) wouldn't let me check in early or use their business center. I needed to work and think fast--so I searched nearby and found this spot. What a blessing in disguise. The café was peaceful, clean, and had the perfect vibe for getting things done. The gal behind the counter was incredibly helpful and welcoming--she took the time to walk me through the drink and food options and even made me her favorite horchata drink (which I tried both hot and cold--both were fire) I was able to work, refuel, and feel genuinely taken care of. Whether you're passing through or need a calm, cozy spot to recharge, Apartment Café delivers. Great drinks, great service, and even better energy.

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    Geraldine R.

    Cute little coffee shop with yummy food and even better drinks! The employee there was just so kind and very efficient and getting everyone's food and drink orders out. Lots of street parking just around the corner.

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    Elizabeth S.

    This is a very cute coffee cafe. Love the cafe so spacious and airy ambiance. The owner is very nice and friendly. Their coffee selections are really good. Be back

    Angelica C.

    Went here for a sister date and absolutely loved it! Apartment Café is the cutest little coffee shop -- I got the tuna panini and a Dubai chocolate iced latte, and both were delicious and fresh. The whole place has a beautiful rose blush pink aesthetic and such a cozy, inviting vibe. It's tucked right next to some apartments, which gives it that hidden-gem neighborhood feel. Perfect spot for a casual hangout, sister date, or just relaxing with good coffee and food.

    Alaya R.

    my Chai latte was a bit sweet but super good! The staff was very kind! really cute study spot.

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    Martha N.

    Loved this coffee shop. Adorable angel wings inside and out. Great place to study. They had an Affogato Espresso today and it was delicious. My daughter also tried the veggie pannin and the pink Matcha. Both were good. Will be back to try more options. There is a bookshelf with some books you can read as well. The real downside is the parking. You must park on Hermosa unless you are ordering take out. There are a few parking spots in front of the coffee shop for take out only. Otherwise risk being towed.

    Neen C.

    Loved Apartment Cafe! I had the Rose Latte and a European Kanape -- both were amazing. The latte was smooth with a lovely floral flavor, and the kanape was super tasty. Staff was super friendly and helpful, answered all our questions. The place was spotless and the decor was beautiful. Definitely a new favorite spot!

    Ethan P.

    First time at this charming little cafe with a nice setup! Parking here was pretty easy and lots of spots to sit so it's a great study area if you're in the area :D the owner was very friendly and fast with my coffee order. Lots of coffee options if you're into coffee and they even had a sugar free section so I got the lavender blueberry latte and it's got a great taste! Would comeback again when I'm in the region

    cute ambiance - promotional photos for my book club
    Van D.

    Apartment Café is a whimsical café gem for my latte lovers in Rancho Cucamonga. I came here to enjoy their cuteness and to take promotional photos for my book club, and of course to enjoy a latte which getting some work done. I ordered a Turkey Pesto ($9.79) and a large hot Pink Matcha Latte ($6.96). I was able to seat myself and pick a cute spot. Most of their café was cute so it wasn't too hard to find a cute spot. The turkey pesto and pink matcha latte were quickly prepared. And yummmm. Everything was fantastic! The turkey pesto came with some chips that added a crunchy element to the meal. I especially loooooved the pink matcha latte. I had just came back from Japan and I was having matcha withdrawals and this was exactly what I needed. I enjoyed it sooooooo much that I actually ordered an iced matcha latte togo on my way out. Both of the owners were so nice. When I first came in I ordered from the husband, and by the time I left I ordered from the wife. They were both super nice and helpful. I would definitelyyyyy come back to the restaurant the next time I'm in the area. I would love to try more of their lattes since I have consistently heard great things about everything here. Until next time!

    Jasmine W.

    This is one of the cutest coffee shops I've been to. There is a variety of drinks and small selection of sandwiches. The service was excellent and music was great. I had the turkey and pesto panini. It was grilled perfectly and liked that the turkey was sliced very thinly. My friend had the cheese and jam panini. They said it was good surprisingly as they never considered putting those two ingredients together. I'll definitely be back especially for the Turkish coffee which is served traditionally.

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    There was absolutely zero public parking... completely inaccessible and attached to a hotel

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    delicious! Matcha was amazing, ambience was so relaxing I got so much work done. Highly recommend you come here, sandwiches looked good too!

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    Environment is cute and cozy but the protein choc shake had a powder taste and the strawberry frappe was just ok.

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    Ask the Community - Apartment Cafe

    Do you sell gift cards?

    Yes

    Do you make your own syrups or are they pre-bottled syrups?

    no, nothing is organic here, they use the torani syrup which is very unhealthy

    Is it possible to study here?

    Yes you can!

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