Never knew this spot existed until I was in the area and looking for a coffee shop that was not owned by a big cooperate branch. This place has both a great selection of food and drinks. I ordered a crispy chicken sandwich because I couldn't help myself and boy am I so glad I did! The most juiciest and crispiest chicken sandwich I have ever had!! On top of that their coffee was great and just a perfect balance of strong and sweet. read more

Porter Ranch is.a beautiful area. The only downside is shortage of good eating places. And here is new one! Conveniently located , clean and modern designed. Extremely nice stuff, more than affordable menu , heated almond croissant to die for!!!! Just got my coffee.. Give me a sec ! ...... for those who can make difference between good coffee and Starbucks ... this is very very good Expresso And this place open 07:00am!!! Great way to start your day read more

Pillars Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

What a pleasant coffee shop that popped up in the valley. So spacious! So many tables available to use, which is hard to come by in some shops. Really delicious coffee and food, you can't go wrong! read more

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Just came here for the first time after my kid's basketball camp and I'm impressed. Ethan at the register is an awesome human. He took time to explain menu items to me and even gave us To-go stuff that I forgot to ask for. Everyone here was super friendly and the food did not disappoint. The breakfast burrito is super good and large and worth the $6.75. Will return like tomorrow probably read more

ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE PILLARS CAFÉ!!!! The ambience is amazing, relaxing and warm! Twice a month I take a break from my office to work at Pillars - and I'm always very productive. The staff are professional and very sweet! The food is DELICIOUS!! #lovemychurch #lovegodlovepeople #shepherdchurch read more

I loved the outside of the cafe with all the fire pits, water fountain, and large courtyard. The inside of the cafe was spacious, with a cute little book section in the corner. Very modern and clean area. I got a coffee mocha with their house made chocolate ganache. It had a wonderful flavor of chocolate and coffee without being too sweet or bitter. I loved it so much! I also got their Pumpkin spiced latte, and it was one of the best I've ever had! Definitely will be coming back here again. :) read more

Five stars not bc I am biased and go to this church lol. 5 stars because it's is legit amazing. Food is great. Among the breakfast items I've had the breakfast sandwich, breakfast burrito, avocado toast, tater tots, and the raspberry brioche donut. The breakfast sandwich is my favorite. It's bacon, egg, cheddar cheese in a brioche bun and with some amazing pesto mayo with it. It is served with salad and balsamic vinaigrette. YUM! I order tater tots to share with my husband as well. When it comes to dinner, I've had the carnitas quesadilla, the turkey club, fries, and the big burger. The burger is surprisingly big and not to mention delicious. It is served with your choice of chips or a salad. I order fries on the side to share. Out of their array of pastries by favorite by far is the raspberry brioche donut. OH MY GOD ITS AMAZING. it is a creme filled donut, but the creme inside isn't overly sweet and rich. It is JUST RIGHT. Extremely flavorful. I've had nothing like it. I wish they sold these by the dozen lol. Service is prompt and friendly. They also have a Pepsi machine with Pepsi products along with different flavors you add to your Soda read more

Ok, somehow I always forget about this place and forget how delicious it is!!! Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner - any time of the day. The avocado toast with egg and oat milk latte are my fave. Everything is yummy. The baked goods!!! You'll forget your name. Most of all, the staff - they are incredible. The chef Ana is exceptional. She whips up the most delicious food!!! read more

Pillars Café - Avocado Toast with egg and oat milk latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

Good coffee and sandwiches. The mocha was really good! Also ordered a chocolatw strawberry crepe for my girlfriend and she said it was delicious. They have a nice outside area and wifi if you need to use a laptop and want to chill. read more

My boyfriend and I came here the Saturday of thanksgiving weekend. We walked in around 12 pm and it was EMPTY. There were only two other people in the cafe and the cafe was bigger than most cafes/ coffee shops. Atmosphere: 5/5 This place is sooooo cute and spacious. There are plenty of tables, chairs, and couches. There's also a seating area outside with a fireplace. There are a good amount of outlets. The lighting is nice as there is a lot of natural light coming in. There's also a cafe/ kitchen and a little bookstore area. This place is perfect for studying, reading, or just catching up with a friend. Food/ Beverages: 5/5 We didn't order much since we were both focused on just getting some homework and studying done. We got a small cold brew and the portabella mushroom wrap. The cold brew was good! I don't think I've ever had a bad cold brew though, so I can't say much about it. It was definitely cold brewed though cause it didn't have that bitter note and it tasted fruity. The portabella mushroom wrap thoughhhh. It was SO GOOD. I was really happy with it and I'm not a vegetarian or vegan. It was so good that I tried to make a copy cat recipe at home. The portabella and caramelized onions are smoky and sweet. The Swiss adds a nice sharp mildness to it. The avocado adds creaminess. And the sun dried tomato aioli ties it all together. I definitely recommend this. Staff: 5/5 The staff is so friendly and accommodating. The girl at the counter was actually the one who suggested the portabella mushroom wrap and she was right - It was delicious. They came up to check on us twice, which I was surprised by because I thought it would be like just like a coffee shop where they call out your food and you grab it from the counter. But they actually bring your food to your table and they check up on you like a restaurant, which was nice. I would definitely come back again! read more

Pillars Café - Portabella mushroom wrap ~$8.00+ (i think). Delicious!! Coming from a meat eater LOL - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

Pillars is a nice cafe with a lovely outdoor space. I used to come every week before the pandemic and the food was decent enough for me to keep coming back to meet friends. I've been twice in the last two months and have been extremely disappointed with the food and apathetic employees. Also the food prices have gone up significantly (but that's everywhere now). On my recent visit I got the chia pudding cup with granola and fruit. It didn't taste the same and the strawberries tasted like onion. I suspect they used the same knife for all their prep without any concern for flavor transfer. I also ordered a breakfast sandwich and it was okay definitely not worth $7.50. I'm disappointed. I hope my negative review will be taken as constructive criticism because I really like the space. read more

I've been here twice now for an oat milk latte and I know that it will not be my last time visiting this space. There is ample seating and even though I am not particularly religious and was honestly reluctant about coming for that reason this space is actually very welcoming. There is outdoor seating with fire pits perfect for summer nights, a large grassy area, and tons of tables inside. I had my second time around a strawberry cheesecake danish (I think that's what it was called) and it was very good too. But overall I will definitely come back for their oat milk lattes. They use Bodhi Leaf espresso, which I had never heard of before but it's very smooth. Definitely coming back! read more

Such a beautiful and tranquil spot. The staff is friendly and helpful. The coffee is delicious. The pastries are like non I have ever had! Rich, light, delectable. As an executive in the food industry, they should be proud. read more

I've been here several times and have never had a complaint about anything. The coffee is good, the service is good, and even their food is good. It's very spacious, and even then, the outside is still always an option. Coming from a cold brew aficionado, I have to say that theirs is pretty good. The cafe is part of a church, but dont let that keep you from coming. The only shoving down your throat that's going to be happing is all that delicious coffee. Come, enjoy, be blessed by this coffee and bring your laptop, tablet, or whatever you choose to use. read more

Great service and food, quiet little gem next to shepherds church. Everything is made fresh with quality ingredients! read more

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I have visited Pillars several times. 1) I found that the staff that takes the orders, esp. manager, was very unfriendly and seemingly irritated and unaccommodating. I thought, at first, perhaps the manager was having a bad day, however after repeated visits- I found that was not the case. 2) It's expensive--drinks are much higher than Starbucks across the street. 3) The selections of food offered are common and unhealthy. They offer the typical high fat high sugar muffins, croissants, cookies, etc., that you would find at most discount grocery stores. Thus, Pillars would do well to update their food selection as with many other coffee shops and cafes such as Starbucks and Coffee Bean --who offer alternative low sugar gluten-free selections and low fat sandwiches and other low fat snacks. Pillars is very antedated in this area. 4) I did enjoy the oat milk café latte, though,- but not at the high price tag. Overall - Pillars is convenient for those who attend the church, but it's a typical coffee shop which unfortunately does not seem to be too concerned with good nutrition. I would think being a part of the church they would have a higher standard on people's health. Hence, I give them a low grade on customer service, a non- healthy selection of food, and high price. Not sure if I'll be back. read more

A good friend recommend me this cafe so my boyfriend and I decided to stop in and were pleasantly surprised. Extremely clean and full of life. There were a decent amount of people but the line went smoothly. I ordered a veggie omelet and my boyfriend the Huevos rancheros. He finished the plate within minutes. I myself have recently stopped eating meat and found it difficult to find veggie options that were actually flavorful and it was soooooo tasty! I also didn't know it was a church. So nice to have the Lords energy while eating an absolutely delicious meal. Will 100% come back for more. read more

This cafe is so sweet and uplifting. The food is great! The staff is sweet and accommodating... but the atmosphere is just so amazing. I don't care what attitude you come in with, it's almost impossible to leave unhappy! You can feel Gods presents here.. you can feel the happy uplighting vibes... take it all in. Relax in the big oversized chairs or one of their many couches. During the week there are several people on their lab tops doing work or school but it's not an over quite atmosphere. I Home school and still feel comfortable being my kids in here to enjoy a lunch and using one of their huge table to spread out and plug in the laptops. Lots of ac plugs, a lot of chairs, nice clean bathrooms, clean well stocked restaurant and a fun soda machine. They have a play structure outside for the kids to get energy out if they become too loud or energetic. Also a lot of comfortable outside seating. They also have a small bible store on the side that has amazing fun bible and books for the family. read more

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I have lived across the street from the Pillars Cafe and just discovered it. I had the best Chicken Club sandwich ever. It came with a salad too. The prices are very reasonable and I will be going there a lot. Next time I will go there early and try one of their Breakfast meals. Yum Yum ! read more

Love this place! I just can't believe the Starbucks across the street is jam packed while this one isn't. SB, is probably the nastiest and most contaminated coffee I have ever had. My only complaint about Pillars is that the Lattes are a bit too sweet. Besides that, the parking is great, the people are friendly and the atmosphere is amazing. It's so peaceful. read more

I love our cafe. Can't wait for them to open again. Everything on their menu is very tasty, their coffees are just right and the pastries just another level of goodness. If you find yourself here on a Saturday afternoon you might want to stay for service. read more

I love this place! Tucked away off the busy strip mall on the church grounds, I never even knew this coffee show was here til a friend pointed it out to me. It has become my #1 pick for meet-ups with friends in the North Valley. Great food selection (well priced) and delicious coffee/espresso choices. Really, I come for the ambiance. You don't have to be a member of this church or this religion to feel right at home. read more

Thank you for hosting coffee with the captain. It was delightful to meet community members and New cafe employees. The weather was beautiful and the coffee was strong. Thank you for a cordial and efficient service. read more

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Shout out to Pillars, because they have made some solid changes and I am very pleased. They now have fries!!! And not just any fries... Some of the best fries I've ever had (no lie) the salt they use it's perfect and the portion is perfect to pair with any of their monster burgers or sandwiches and I can't believe I'm saying this, but no ketchup needed! They have also extended their business hours and are now open from 7am-6pm read more

Really not a good place to go we waited for like 40 minutes for two burritos and a waffle the burritos weren't good they weren't wrapped properly so if you tried picking it up everything would just fall out don't recommend this place read more

Pros: -Friendly atmosphere -Okay service -Large space, lots of seating -Beautiful area -Bakery selection looks quite appetizing -Good place for quick snack and coffee Cons: -Food is comparable to cafeteria food -Don't come here if you're not comfortable with religion read more

Really really disappointed ordinarily I would complain, but because this is church, run by religious people what I wanted to say I couldn't say. They burned my breakfast burrito and put the burnt end down so I couldn see it. I was so made a Christian run cafe would treat there customers this way! I throw in the trash and walked out over $10 in the garage. Please get your act together I was the only customer in the place eating, it wasn't because they were busy. Really Sad!! read more

Pillars Café - Burnt Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

I found a long piece of hair in my burrito, half of it came out of my mouth and the other half was in the burrito. Unfortunately it was found when I had about 1/4 left. I showed it to the employee at the counter and she said "sorry" and took my tray. I felt like this was a normal occurrence by the way she said sorry....Im pretty sure she would remember this incident. read more

I'm always excited when a new place to get coffee arrives on the scene. This cafe has only been around for a few days so you could say they are still in soft open mode, but signs are encouraging. I haven't tried their coffee or food yet so this is more of a first impression then a full review. First off, the location is serene inside and out with beautiful hardscaping. There is plenty of seating, a comfortable couch area, fire pits outside, etc. You have to see it to believe it. Here is the description from their website: "Pillars Cafe is now open! Stop by our new community coffee house that offers specialty coffees and teas, gourmet food and pastries. You'll experience a relaxing atmosphere that may become your favorite Porter Ranch hotspot. Free Wi-Fi is available!" Here's some info for the coffee nerds like myself. Pillars' coffee is sourced from Copa Vida in Pasadena. They use Nuova Simonelli espresso machines and grinders. I also spotted Mazzer and Mahlkonig grinders. They offer espresso, macchiatos, lattes, cappucinos, batch brew, and an almond milk option. It doesn't look like they have ice blended or pour over options right now. One last tip. This cafe is a part of a church (full disclosure, I'm a member, so totally biased), that big building that's been going up on Rinaldi for the last couple of years if you live in the area. The cafe is on the left side of that building (or the northeast corner). It will get crowded on the weekends, so you may want to check their website www.theshepherd.org so you don't schedule your first visit when they are having service. read more

Very nice newly built cafe very roomy and relaxing while sipping on coffee and their pastries before service starts. My family come an hour early before service so we can get a good parking spot close to the sanctuary and enjoy this simple pleasure. Scriptures in walls are all around the cafe which adds a nice touch to the theme of the church "lift up Jesus so the world may believe" outside the cafe there's a lounge patio with a fire pit which is also enjoyable to sit and relax if u prefer the outdoors. The cafe has a good variety of drinks, pastries, and snacks, staff is pleasant and courteous, my only wish is that this cafe is open 7days a week better alternative to Starbucks across the street read more

Pillars Café - Bread pudding with OJ and mocha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Porter Ranch, California

To the manager: Was told we couldn't have outside food. Pillars is an extension of the church, yet it feels like it's being operated as a private business taking advantage of the fact that it's right in a mega church. This is our church, not your coffee business. Leave us be. read more

Wonderful staff, great food, good prices AND you can buy a Bible all in one place! Thank you, Pillars Cafe!!!!

Visited Pillars twice, the location is nice, the cafe is really clean with friendly staff. Three stars for their menu, although they have a good menu to choose from the food is okay. Same for their coffee it's just okay. read more

So a coffee shop here is like a dream come true - I have had some of the pre-made food options (wraps/sandwich/etc) and they have always been pretty good. I would say that they are still working out some of the kinks of just opening. The hours are limited, which is a bit of drag, I have been by twice when it wasn't open. I think the hours are 7am to 3pm - so keep that mind. I think once they extend the hours to accommodate normal working people, this place will be a hit. The ambiance is really cool and with tons of contemporary seating options and an outdoor area which i can foresee getting a ton of usage once it get's a bit warmer outside. I also think that the small book store area is pretty cool. read more

This coffee is amazing. Half a cup and I'm ready for my Day! The food is reasonably priced. And, I LOVE visiting Shepherd church. Such a powerful inspiring place. The atmosphere in the cafe is rustic chic. It's better than going to Starbucks across the street. There's tons of parking and an outdoor space. read more

Worst place ever. Waited here for 35 mins after ordering to be told that the hummus in the Mediterranean plate I had ordered was not coming together. No apology just a pray for us at the end This place is not worth a prayer if they don't serve food. read more

Great coffee. Had a cappuccino prepared by Caitlyn which was perfect! Thank you , Caitlyn! :-)

Loved the atmosphere and definitely loved the food. Specially the lattes. Good service

This place is so peaceful. I love getting my work done here. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Their food is really good, but I go for the atmosphere. This place and area is just completely serene. I can always focus when I come here. Beautiful scenery, and shops right across the street! Super convenient. read more

My favorite coffee house. The food in incredible, too. For breakfast I love the huevos rancheros with their excellent salsa or any of their pastries in the display case. For lunch, you can't go wrong with all their offerings. I've been enjoying the beef taquitos lately. I like to come here and work on stuff when I'm bored of being at home. It's quiet and not too busy during the week. During the service times on weekends it can get pretty loud. I do enjoy this most as a weekday retreat or lunch spot with friends. I'll post pics next time. read more