(Banked 09/12/16 M @ 11:30am, many times before, and definitely more after): You couldn't chase me away from this branch; the service is too good!
I've been a legacy banker first with Home Savings & Loans, then Washington Mutual, and currently Chase Bank all at this La Canada Flintridge location. Yes, I still favored the time-honored tradition of personal interaction - especially as it dealt with money - although there were several "convenient" options outside of the brick-and-mortar. As "the times they are a-changin'", would I follow the path of the banking majority in the near future and go solely to ATM and online!?:
Although they offered the usual plethora of financial services, I personally did simple banking with them (i.e. checking, savings, cashed, deposited, withdrew). Unfortunately, as with all banks, the horrible fees and minimum balances we've all grown to hate were prevalent. Their loan rates were competitive, and they offered safe deposit boxes which for some reason credit unions didn't. As for location, this was conveniently located to where I grew up and still had family in the area which made it easy to check in on them.
Service - Regular tellers Adam and Maria, as well as a handful of others have been nothing short of excellent during my times dealing with them. The fact that most of the staff acknowledged, knew, and recognized me whenever I entered the branch was a HUGE plus! Even when my accounts were recently compromised, the staff was diligent to set me up with new ones and took all the necessary steps so I was ready to use them immediately. Any wait in line was usually kept to a minimum even when only a couple teller windows were open. Hands down, it was their service throughout the years up to now that continued to keep me as a longtime in-branch customer. Praises to everyone!
Parking (Free) - A medium-sized parking lot without any need for street parking (although available along the main drag of Foothill Blvd.); 'nuff said!
Atmosphere, décor, ambience - A medium-sized, well-lit (natural through slightly tinted glass windows and electric from the ceiling) floorplan that had a large lobby entrance, a small waiting area, several open desks for customers to discuss their financial needs in more detail, approximately five teller stations, and a little corner for a quick drink of water (there usually was a candy bowl filled with lollipops!). A clean business facility with the usual promotional posters, signage, and a set of large monitors behind the teller counter advertised great offers and services. The place looked very professional...as it should. There were no TVs or background music. Frankly...a no-nonsense no-frills location.
Attire - Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
Overall, the Chase Bank La Canada Flintridge location has always felt like another home to me with friendly and welcoming staff. Truth be told, I fancied more the way credit unions did business compared to banks. But as a pure loyalist to a fault, I've maintained my financial umbilical cord to this branch in particular because they have always treated me right. Sure, there certainly were services I didn't agree with so I've managed to skirt away from those, but the customer interaction has always been impeccable which was the most important to me. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (I couldn't emphasize customer service enough!). And, my penchant for AMEX didn't apply here as they were a Mastercard and Visa carrier. 4.0 STARS read more