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!!!! read more

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~ 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 read more

Commence Coffee - double matcha & peanut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Finally tried commence coffee which I've been wanting to try for a while now. The first thing I got was their signature peanut mousse latte. I got it with 50% sweet, less ice, and oat milk. I'm absolutely obsessed with the peanut mousse!! It was my first time trying a very peanut forward drink. I do wish they could add more espresso though since I felt that the coffee flavor was drowned with the sweetness of the drink. I got to try a sample the blueberry lemon matcha latte which is a seasonal drink. It was really good even though I usually don't like flavored matcha drinks. But of course since it was a sample it was using the default milk and sweetness, which I would change if I were to get it myself. I came back a couple of days later and tried the garden walk which is a matcha latte with matcha cream foam. I got it with no sugar, oat milk, and less ice. Overall it was good, but I would like it better if I could have a bit more matcha and less foam. Also the foam was way too sweet in my opinion. Next time if I get a matcha drink I'll get something less desserty. The place is nice to sit and chat, it was pretty empty on a weekday but it gets crowded on weekends. The drinks are pretty pricey (around $9 with substitutions), so considering how pricey they are I think it would be nicer if they could make the drinks stronger (more matcha, more espresso), but otherwise the drinks overall taste pretty good and can definitely compete with many of the other korean / dessert style cafes in socal read more

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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! read more

Commence Coffee - Blueberry Lemon Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

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. read more

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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 :) read more

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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. read more

Commence Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

A comfy coffee shop, located in a business plaza that has ample seating with minimalistic interior design and soft easy listening music in the background. The staff is nice and they are fast with their setvices, especially with all their to go orders. I ordered the Vanilla Latte which was pretty good. read more

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Before heading here, their peanut mousse latte caught my attention. My mind didn't change when I arrived. I got it with oat milk and very much enjoyed it. It had bits of peanuts and was not too sweet. Additionally, I got the biscoff croissant. The cream was on the sweeter side but it balances well with the croissant and the latte. Although it was good, it was a bit inconvenient to eat because it was given in a pastry bag versus a plate. The cream would get pushed further into the back of the bag with every bite. I went there around 10:30 AM on a Saturday and it was pretty busy at the time. However, I was able to grab a seat in the corner with an outlet underneath. There is WiFi available but it was limited to 1 hour. It could get a bit noisy from larger groups and music was at a moderate level as well. There were no issues with finding parking, since this is located in a large plaza. American Express is accepted as a payment option. Overall, it was a decent spot to get some work done with good coffee and pastries. read more

Commence Coffee - Peanut Mousse Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

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I was excited to try this spot for the peanut mousse latte since I'm a huge sucker for peanut butter flavored things and this place did not disappoint. It's located in a large strip mall with plentiful parking. The shop itself is quite spacious and could definitely fit more tables than what they have currently. WiFi is free for an hour if you'd like to get some work done here as well and the service is quick which is nice. The peanut mousse latte is very well balanced and rich without being overly sweet. The crushed peanuts is also a nice touch to add texture to the latte. My biggest issue with this place is the fact that this latte cost me $9.50 with an oat milk substitute which I believe is too expensive for a place like Chino Hills. read more

Commence Coffee serves a great latte--easily one of the highlights here. It has a subtle, peanut-like aftertaste that really stands out in a good way. The milk they use isn't as bold or heavy as what you'd find at some specialty cafés, but the overall flavor still comes together nicely. We also really enjoyed the hojicha + espresso latte. It's a great combination--earthy, roasty, and smooth with enough espresso strength to keep it balanced. Service was perfectly fine, and everything came out in a timely manner. The space itself is pretty aesthetic too--clean, modern, and thoughtfully styled without feeling overdone. It's a pleasant spot to sit and enjoy your drinks. Overall, a solid café with interesting drinks and a welcoming atmosphere. read more

Commence Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Came on a Saturday around 9:30 am. Plenty of parking in a large lot. Good number of tables inside and the space is clean, though minimal on decor. I ordered a peanut mousse latte at 25% sweetness. Really strong peanut flavor and the mousse pairs well with the coffee. A bit too much milk though, which dulls the coffee taste. I think this drink would work better in a 12 oz, but they only offer 16 oz. Staff was friendly and quick. The line was consistently long, which speaks to its popularity. I'd come back. read more

Commence Coffee - Peanut mousse latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

One of the best matcha places in the IE. The inside is so spacious with a lot of room to sit & wait for your beverage, they also have baked goods (which I need to try soon)! The garden walk is a double matcha that puts airoma to rest. It's so smooth, not too sweet & not too earthy - just the perfect balance of what real authentic matcha is. The service is very welcoming & kind, they're always recommending new drinks & recommendations to those who are new read more

Commence Coffee - Garden walk 2x - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

what a cute space! honestly the price for drink amount is what gets me because $8-9 is just so much so i wouldn't come often. i did really enjoy my hojicha so i would probably come back to get that or to try their matchas, but the latte was just average and could get that anywhere else for a cheaper price. the service was quick and the workers were nice when taking my order. the pastry options look good so this is a great place to student or hang out with friends. read more

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FYI: Commence Coffee is still in the soft launch opening phase and looking to open Feb 14th weekend! I'm always down to find a good matcha and this place def has a good one. The Garden Matcha is a "double matcha" which means a regular matcha latte with matcha cream foam (not a double shot). For the matcha alone, I would rate it a solid 8.5. I also tried the strawberry and cream croissant which was decent in taste. I could tell that the cream was homemade whipped cream and the strawberries were surprisingly sweet for not being in season right now. In full transparency, I've had better versions elsewhere but it was still a 7/10. I agree with some of the other reviews/critiques that drinks are on the pricier side. I paid $9.70 for the matcha + oat milk. But overall, staff were extremely friendly and I felt like there was a lot of space and natural lighting in the space. Prepare your wallet for a $10 matcha! read more

Commence Coffee - Garden Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

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The staff here is super nice! That's about all I liked about the place unfortunately. I came here excited to try a new matcha place but wasn't impressed. Lately so many matcha spots have burned me by making matcha lattes SO sweet... so I got into the habit of asking before I order about the sweetness level. They didn't answer my question exactly- instead they just told me that it is pre-sweetened and pre-mixed, so there can't be any adjustments. I hadn't even thought to ask about whether or not it was hand-whisked (I assumed it would be for the price), so that was disappointing too. The only adjustment that could be made was what milk you wanted. I went with oat and paid nearly $9. I understand wanting to prep your drinks beforehand for a busy day but if your customers are paying $8-10 for matcha, it pains me to not even be able to adjust the sweetness level (especially as someone diabetic.) I overheard another barista tell a customer that the matcha latte is pre-sweetened with agave - my least favorite sweetener as it overpowers the matcha itself in my opinion. The matcha latte was too sweet for me but I kept drinking it because I had spent too much money on it to go to waste. The seating inside just ain't it. It is the most uncomfortable flat metal chairs plus a long wooden bench (if you get lucky), but even on a Tuesday at 11am, all the seats were taken by people camping out on their laptops. They have a 60-minute time limit for their wifi usage but people with laptops stayed beyond that. Overall I wasn't impressed. For the price I was expecting a better experience. The drink was alright but too sweet to me. I wouldn't get it again. I hope in the future they allow sweetness adjustments and get some more comfortable furniture. read more

Needed a pick me up after a long night of New Year's celebrations. Found this spot on Yelp, love that they serve ceremonial matcha. They're still in soft opening and some items on menu are still "coming soon". There are handful of tables inside but all were occupied by people working from their laptops when I stopped by around 11am. If you come by early maybe you can snag one, spot seems pretty quiet but lively enough to people watch while you work. Tons of parking in a shared plaza. Matcha Latte -order it iced. Decent matcha but not as strong as I preferred. Smooth and not grainy, not too sweet. Hojicha Latte -as expected, not too sweet either. read more

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PEANUT MOUSSE LATTE. That's all. I come here a lot lol and my favorite is the Peanut Mousse Latte. The perfect amount of sweetness and nuttiness from the peanut. Solid espresso = makes a great latte. Their Garden Walk (Double Matcha) is pretty solid as well. Great drinks. Service- the owner is great! Very kind and nice. Ambiance- there's seating but it gets full so come early if you want working space. Plenty of parking outside. read more

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Soft opening at Commence Coffee today (12/20/25)! I tried their signature peanut mousse and it was so good -- just sweet enough and perfect if you love peanut butter. Their milk options are whole milk and oat milk (70 cents extra I think), and they're doing free tote bags until they run out for the soft opening (12/20/25). Good amount of indoor seating with outlets. Some outdoor seating too. The staff was friendly and service was quick -- my drink was ready in a couple of minutes. Cute new spot, definitely adding this to my rotation. read more

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Strong coffee, clean tables inside, friendly service. The peanut mousse latte was super unique, strong and creamy flavor, and you can taste the quality. Absolutely will be back! read more

Commence Coffee - Pastries and coffee beans to purchase available - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

I found this hidden gem on tiktok so i decided to give it a try. The inside is super bright, on the louder side and open. There was a good amount of seats but it was pretty busy around 9am! I ordered the butterscotch latte and a matcha latte with no ice. It was around 15$+ for just these two items. I feel like it was a little more expensive than i would have anticipated considering the cups are small. They only have one size which is the size of a labubu lol. My latte wasn't the best honestly. It barley had any flavor and the milk was very overpowering. It kinda tasted like it barely had even 1 shot of espresso. Surprisingly the matcha latte was very delicious. It was flavorful and full bodied. My rating is mostly for the matcha latte. I also felt they took a while to prepare the drinks compared to other places i've been to before. read more

Commence Coffee - butterscotch latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

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Peanut mousse latte was good, nothing that stands out. Simple aesthetics but felt cold. Friendly barista and he was the only one in there for a long while. The line started to build up. Another barista came in after 20 minutes. Would go back to try other drinks. read more

Commence Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

The Yuzu espresso tonic here is really good. The yuzu really brings out the espresso flavor. They use really good beans here. I believe it's the same beans as Canabru. Will definitely be back to try more menu items read more

Stopped by here for the first time last week and really liked the space. Got there early enough where I was able to get a table to get some work done. To drink I got the iced honey oat latte which was really good, I just wish they had different size options available because I would've loved a bigger size. The worker let me know they're still in their soft opening phase so hopefully the drink size options change when they open but this place was good and a great spot to get work done read more

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Decided to give the newest coffee spot in the area a try. It's located in a decent sized plaza with lots of parking. The coffee shop is a few doors down from Torotea. The inside is a good size with handful of seating - simple aesthetic. Service was fine too. Tried the iced hojicha with oat milk. Loved the flavor of the hojicha (i think some people mention that their drinks are sweet but the hojicha one was fine). It didn't bother me but the drink has a bit of a powder texture. Price can be a little steep since they charge almost $1 extra for oat milk. But would come back to try their other drinks! read more

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Really cute aesthetic and the service was good from the moment we walked in. We tried a couple drinks and had mixed feelings in a good way. The peanut mousse latte had really great flavor but was a little too sweet for my taste. The caffé latte was not sweet at all which was not what I expected but I can see how someone who prefers less sweet coffee would really enjoy it. We also ordered a ham and cheese croissant and it was so good. Super flaky and warm with the perfect amount of ham and cheese. Overall a solid spot with a cozy vibe and friendly service and I would definitely come back to try more items. read more

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This coffee shop just opened December 2025 (from what the worker told me) and these drinks were delicious!! The hojicha was earthy, rich, and creamy. I also loved it because it was strong in flavor... I only wish it was a bigger size, like the signature sized drinks. Too good! My friend got the peanut butter top latte and I also enjoyed it. It wasn't overwhelming, great espresso taste coming through. I thought everything was perfectly balanced and it wasn't too sweet either. As for the interior, it was simple, but the wood vibe was really cool - warm, chic, modern, but also vintage! Definitely checkout this place. I'll be coming back! read more

Commence Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

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I got the peanut mousse latte with whole milk instead of house milk & it's perfectly peanut buttery deliciousness! the vibes are great inside there's decent seating around for working or chatting read more

Commence Coffee - Peanut mousse latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

I'm so glad I checked out commence coffee!! I loved everything about it! The vibe was gorgeous. I loved the wooden accents in the bar area and the seating area. Customer service was exceptional and I enjoyed my iced latte. I will definitely be returning next time I'm in the area! By the way, it used to be "Hanlin Tea Room" in case you're looking for it and don't know where it is! read more

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I have lived in chino hills for 15+ years and have seen many coffee shops come and go. I think this is the first place that feels like it's going to be a staple of this community. They have really good quality coffee and their shop has a very clean and open environment. I have tried their peanut butter latte and matcha, both were extremely smooth and were fun to drink. I would have never thought peanut butter and coffee would be so complementary but it really does go well together. The workers there are really friendly and are very prompt if you ask them for anything. read more

Love this new place for coffee's and matcha! I would definitely suggest the Garden Walk. The Manchester Latte was also nice, but not my favorite. read more

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Honestly the BEST COFFEE!!!!! Definitely coming back. The service was fantastic, the staff were welcoming and friendly. Overall a great ambiance! I enjoyed the smoothness and creamy taste in the coffee and the crushed peanuts added a great touch. If you are looking for great quality coffee/ lattes then this shouldn't hurt your wallet!!! P.s. to all the peeps that reviewed saying the coffee wasn't good or they lacked in quality... maybe just stick to watered down Starbucks lmao read more

Commence Coffee - Peanut Mousse Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

love this place, but some of the drinks come in smaller sizes than others. we got the butterscotch latte, peanut mousse latte, and the double matcha. it has a slight butterscotch flavor like the butterscotch candies and is very creamy so stay away if ur lactose. the peanut mousse latte was creamy, bold, and had a nice nutty tone like peanut m&ms or butterfinger or reece's pieces. their matcha is pretty solid. their double matcha is creamy, earthy, and sweet. i have also enjoy their regular matcha latte! read more

Commence Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

As a few of the other reviews have mentioned, they're in their soft opening, so a few items on the menu - including two of their signature lattes - are marked as "coming soon." Peanut mousse latte was good overall (kinda tastes like Reese's lol) but a bit too sweet (before the ice dilutes it). The honey oat latte was extremely mid, especially for a $7 drink. Service was solid though. There are barely any outlets available, so maybe not the best spot if you need to study/work on your laptop. The seats aren't the most comfortable either. It was also very cold inside - not sure if it was because the doors were open, bringing in draft from the outside, but it definitely affected how long I wanted to stay. Looking forward to trying the signature lattes once the full menu is available! read more

Commence Coffee - Peanut mousse latte & honey oat latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

If I'm being completely honest, I did not have very high hopes for this place. The drive there I was contemplating even going and try, but obviously I did. I got the Butterscotch and it was so good, a lot better than I would have expected. The only thing that I didn't like was that it is pricey, almost $8 for one drink is kind of insane if you ask me. Even though the coffee was good, I don't think it's worth the price. I would go again but I also wouldn't because of the price. They did take a while but they were also understaffed and pretty busy. I would recommend but if aren't a fan of paying more then $6 for a coffee, I don't think you would like it. read more

Commence Coffee - Butterscotch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Great experience overall. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the matcha was excellent--smooth, well-balanced, and clearly high quality. I'll definitely be back. read more

Commence Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Pretty calm vibe, the place could use some art work and decor that will attract the eye, otherwise, the overall environment is a bit stale. The cappuccino was good, though I was hoping for more black coffee options like pour-over or even a drip coffee. read more

Commence Coffee - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

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Tried the matcha yuzu tonic. So delicious. Beautiful presentation as well. Friendly staff. read more

Commence Coffee - Matcha Yuzu Tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

I get it's expensive to open up a coffee shop. But if you can't afford more than 4 tables or reasonable price drinks the DON'T open one? I paid exactly $9.75 for a double matcha... almost $10 for a matcha? On silver seats that are like prison seats that kill my back. Had to wait 10 minutes for a table to even open up btw since there's no room. Never coming back. Owner wants to rob customers out of just being opened so let me increase prices so much and make my money back slowly. Oddly enough, they don't allow two sizes for a regular matcha. ONLY a bigger size if you get double matcha. Pro tip: everyone go to COFT in chino. Extremely amazing customer service, good pricing and 2 sizes for every drink that's always consistent and great seating. read more

Commence Coffee - Double matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

located a few doors down from torotea! plenty of parking in the plaza's shared lot :) bright ambiance with a few small tables for seating. the staff were very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu. the matcha and hojicha ($15 total) were rich, creamy, and refreshing. i would definitely come back to try a matcha with a matcha cream top to make a makeshift double matcha next time! overall, a great experience at their soft opening! read more

Commence Coffee - matcha latte & hojcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California