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    Commence Coffee

    4.4 (125 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kit T.

    New place for me to go to. Very calm and quiet place to do your homework or do your personal work on your laptop. I was hoping for some baked goodies but it was so limited. However, their menu is unique. I may try other coffee next time. The vanilla latte was not bad !

    Corn salt bread
    Anastasia V.

    I've been obsessed with peanut lattes so I was so excited to try out Commence Coffee when I learned of their signature peanut mousse latte! First off, the cafe is so spacious and has plenty of seating. Perfect for studying or hanging out. The baristas were so sweet as well! I got the peanut mousse latte of course! So delicious. The peanut mousse was so balanced in flavor intensity and sweetness. I really enjoyed their coffee blend too. Not bitter at all. The corn salt bread was also calling my name through the pastry display window. Honestly, it was just ok. I think I'd prefer their plain salt bread the next time I stop by.

    Hot latte
    Paul B.

    New coffee shop in Chino Hills has potential. I was in the shopping center at a nearby establishment when I noticed Commemnce and decided to give it a try. I walked in to see a very plain establishment where the walls were sparsely decorated. The smell was not inviting...not a bad smell but def not an inviting (e.g., coffee) smell. There were a few tables (more tables on average than other lical coffee shops), and most were occupied. The place was relatively quiet. I was fourth in line. The service moved us through quickly. However, the workers interacted in a somewhat lackluster manner with customers, including myself, not smiling or inviting to people. I was finally able to tease a small smile out of the worker. I ordered a hot caffe latte. Maybe 12 ounces? The design on top was nice, not that I really care what the drink looks like. The latte itself was okay. Not great, not bad. Maybe a little bit better than a popular Seattle-based chain , but nothing to write home about. I will prob give Commence another try...maybe one of their sweet drinks, although I prefer unsweetened coffee drinks. I tend to judge a coffee place by what it can do without the add-ons (e.g., sweeteners), because I am looking for a quality COFFEE experience.

    Peanut mousse latte & golden latte
    Vanessa T.

    The coffee quality is consistent & well-balanced. My favorites are the peanut mousse latte and the golden latte from the secret menu (corn and banana). Drinks are made fast. The only thing I'd love to see is an earlier opening time, like 7:30am to grab a drink before work. Other than that, it's one of my go-to coffee spots in Chino Hills.

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    Ian A.

    I had a magical, memorable experience at Commence Coffee (Chino Hills). I ordered the Peanut Mousse Latte ($7.75). It's two shots of espresso, peanut mousse, house milk, syrup, and crushed peanuts. This iced, velvety coffee tastes like creamy peanut butter!! AMAZING! I wiped away tears of joy. It's one of the best. I arrived at Commence Coffee (Chino Hills) on Monday (around 10:36AM). Parking is EASY. The lot is HUGE. Staff is very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Staff (receipt says Jillian) politely & quickly answered all my questions. Jillian also gave wonderful recommendations. My coffee took one minute and 43 seconds. FAST! As mentioned, I ordered the Peanut Mousse Latte ($7.75). It's AMAZING! It perfectly balances flavor with utility. I felt awake and perky after sipping. The flavor of fresh coffee was also not masked; rather, the taste of creamy, velvety peanut butter happily rammed itself into that roast. Intense joy pummeled HARD & repeatedly as I felt myself go lax and fall lazily across the chair. I found momentary bliss with each sip. I found happiness. On ambiance, Commence Coffee (Chino Hills) is clean, well-ventilated, and comfortable. The location has customer internet with password; details are displayed on the counter. There's also about five accessible electrical outlets. In addition, Commence Coffee (Chino Hills) has five round tables, five tiny, stubby tables, and one counter. The location felt spacious with its tall ceiling, and it's airy and well-ventilated. There's also a gender neutral restroom in the back. I also appreciated the soft, upbeat music. Overall, I found unexpected perfection at Commence Coffee (Chino Hills). That Peanut Mousse Latte ($7.75) is unique and special. It's one of the best coffees that I've ever had. In the end, I left awake and euphoric. If you love coffee, just go. Go. 5 out of 5. GO!!!!

    Matcha latte with oatmilk
    Marian X.

    Very spacious, clean and modern cafe. I ordered a matcha latte with oat milk. They charge $1 for milk alternatives which is quite pricey compared to other places. The matcha is pre-made, so you can't adjust anything. So I paid nearly $9 for a premade matcha mixture. If you are charging for a high price then I believe you need to have the quality (unfortunately they don't). The matcha tasted like matcha flavored oat milk, it is does not have the umami flavor nor the green tea aroma. One thing they got is that it is not smooth, so they at mixed the matcha mixture together well. I would give the drink 3/5, it is not bad but definitely not recommended. The service was great. Employees were friendly and helpful. Their WiFi is only good for 1 hour, so definitely not a place for studying.

    double matcha & peanut latte
    Kayla D.

    ~ Spacious Cafe ~ Super nice service! Lots of seating to do work or have a chat. Double Matcha: uses uji matcha 2/5 - very smooth with a light matcha flavor Peanut latte: (tastes as it is) 3/5

    Blueberry Lemon Matcha
    Emily T.

    Happy to report that I have a new favorite coffee shop! Visited here with a friend to try their seasonal special blueberry lemon matcha latte, and returned just a few days later to try it again! The matcha taste does get masked a bit by the blueberry and lemon zest, but the combination of flavors makes this such a delectable drink. They also have a selection of pastries for those who like a snack with their drink. The volume of the store varies across the day; when I went on a weekday morning it was very quiet with plenty of spaces to sit and study. As the day went on it got busier and all the seats got taken up, but thankfully the noise doesn't bother me too much while studying. The only thing is their drinks are quite pricey, especially for those who are very lactose intolerant like me and always have to make milk subs :") Overall, I will be frequenting this coffee shop! Can't wait to come back and try their peanut latte!

    Peanut mouse latte with almond milk
    Sarah K.

    The peanut mousse latte is so good you guys! I really love how the peanut flavor comes through without being too overwhelming, and the mousse makes it feel extra indulgent. Honestly, it's such a unique and delicious drink. I think the only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is the fact that I have to chew the peanut bits lol definitely recommend it though

    Zaid D.

    I noticed Commence coffee from visiting Toto Tea next door previously. As I skimmed through their menu on Yelp, I knew I wanted to try their Peanut Mousse latte. Came down on a Saturday morning, 10 ish. Few people inside. I ordered the Peanut Mousse with an add shot, Biscoff Croisant, & Pain Au Chocolat (warmed up). The pastry's were amazing. They deserved a solid 10/10. Now the Peanut Mousse was a game changer. I had a peanut butter latte in France and haven't had anything close to it since. This had to be one of my favorite lattes. I'm going to be honest, I was distracted with two kiddos that I forgot to ask for Breve as my milk choice. However it came was great and strong. They have a reward system that I signed up for. It started to pick up around 11 with a line almost out the door. I would recommend and would come back when in Chino Hills. Again I was distracted when it came to paying. So not 100% cost of everything, but seemed reasonable for quality.

    Chocolate chip cookie, Peanut Moose Latte
    Beavis H.

    Came in here not knowing what to get. Very nice server recommended the Peanut Moose Latte. Not my usual order but thought why not... I am hooked and been coming back ever since. Spacious interior with simple modern decor, decent amount of seating, all around good vibes man, what more can you ask for? Even in the midst of stacked competition in this complex, I'm still coming back here for my drink.

    Iman A.

    One of the better matcha lattes in the area but the price is steep! I'd rather make the trek to OC for the same, if not better, matcha quality but for less. The peanut mousse latte is pretty good! Looking forward to trying the banana milk corn drink when it's released the next few weeks :)

    Jaciel F.

    Good space to study or hangout with friends! I got there just before 11am and was able to get a table, but does get busy after 11. I got a turkey and provolone croissant which was pretty good. I also got a butterscotch latte which was sweet and strong if you need something to give you a boost of energy! It was my first time here and I see myself coming back in the future to try the matcha next time.

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