I've been coming to this cafe for about two years now, and while I really enjoy their drinks, the overall experience can be a hit or miss. Their matcha is smooth and pleasantly nutty. It isn't the best I've ever had, but I'd say it's the best I've tried in Claremont. However, the wait times can be pretty ridiculous... I just stopped by at 9:30am today, and it took me about 30 minutes to get my drink and find a place to sit. Also, there is very limited seating. My biggest issue, though, is the hospitality. Unfortunately, I've had multiple experiences where the baristas come across as dismissive and noticeably less friendly towards me. I've also noticed what feels like a pattern of differential treatment toward Asian customers. (As an Asian customer myself.) I've seen baristas casually chatting with white customers in front of and behind me, only for their demeanor to change when interacting with me. I can't speak to their intentions, but having experienced this more than once over the past two years, it's something I've found difficult to ignore. Their drinks are good enough to keep me coming back, but the long waits and inconsistent hospitality take away from the experience. read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Courage Latte & Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

I've been coming to Iron & Kin for a while and have to give a special shoutout to Hailey! She is always so kind, welcoming, and attentive every time my village comes in. You can tell she genuinely cares about the customers and takes a lot of pride in her work, especially my Iced honey latte! She's always on top of everything and makes the whole experience feel so easy, even when it's busy. Hailey is truly one of those employees who makes you want to keep coming back! read more

Love this place, always delicious and consistent, every time. I don't normally like to tip at coffee shops because I feel like most places it's a script at the register. I do tip here though, the baristas are so chill, they actually talk to you and don't rush you. I also like how they are so Zen and not bothered with the crazy long lines of people going out the door. This isn't a place you go to if you don't have time to slow down and chill. I like how when other baristas who aren't working show up to buy coffee and visit their coworkers. It shows they like their own coffee. My go to is a warm Kind Hearted with a couple of burritos and it hits the spot, every time. read more

Another superrrr solid cafe in the IE!! Coffee is so so good, I got the worthy latte this time around and it was actually perfect. Flavor profile was great, espresso wasn't bitter or burnt like some places and it was still creamy even with almond milk. I haven't gotten a matcha from here in a while so I won't speak on that but the ones I saw other people got looked like a good shade of green! Weekends in the morning, the line gets pretty long so prepare for that, but afternoons and weekdays it's not quite as bad. Lots of tables inside and outside in the shared hall for studying or chatting with friends. Music was good too! Once I got up to the counter the baristas were super nice and efficient so your drink is ready by the time you pay! Their menu is super solid and they have really great flavor combos in their affirmation lattes. Price is comparable to most cafes now days- about $7ish for a drink depending on add ons and what not. Parking was easy, there's free street parking in the front or a parking garage that's a 2 min walk away. read more

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My friend and I were craving coffee and matcha again and this was located at the Claremont village! Super cute area and seats to study though the line can get long when it's rush hours. I got the Graceful matcha latte again which had lavender and ube with vanilla! I would say it is on the sweeter side this time so adjust accordingly, overall, it was delish! read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Graceful matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

Over my years of being a cafe explorer, I've learned that if the line is out the door, then YOU GOTTA GO IN. Iron & Kin is THAT GIRL. Iron & Kin was recommended to my by a good friend, so I've had this spot on my "GOTTA TRY" list for months. Alas, the chance finally arose and I got to try it out two days in a row! The first time around, I tried the mango cold brew. I was skeptical at first at the combination of ingredients because I initially thought, "there's no way that mango and coffee can be a thing!". Well, apparently they can be! This beverage was well balanced between the cold brew, the cold foam, and the mango flavoring. The second time, I had gotten an iced matcha latte with a splash of vanilla and that was also delicious! Apparently, the must-haveitem is the iced latte, so I'll be sure to try this out next time and update my review accordingly. I imagine it's going to be OUTTA THIS WORLD! Also, the vibe and aesthetic of Iron & Kin is modern, sleek, and it's a great place to meet with a friend or to hop on your computer and do some remote work. I could definitely see myself coming here more frequently (whenever I'm in town) and setting up shop here. The staff are INCREDIBLY friendly, and althought they are busy, they still are attentive, helpful, and joyful to be in presence with. Iron & Kin is, in fact, a fantastic coffee & tea spot in the Claremont area! I highly recommend it to any folks that are in the area, looking for a yummy spot to stop at for an iced (or hot!) beveraggino. read more

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Been here twice and it's a great study spot! Plenty of seating inside and outside. Always a line but it goes by super quick. read more

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Their coffee is amazing. Easily one of the best coffee I have ever had. I've been coming here for years and have been trying more of the menu, there is not one thing that has disappointed me. My personal favorites are kind hearted and worthy !! The ambiance is amazing, it is a true coffee shop feeling. The people treat you with such kindness and make the effort to have a conversation. What is cool about this place is that you are part of the experience of getting your coffee made and this is where you can converse with the baristas or see how they make the coffee. They have music going loud enough to where it's not awkward and you can comfortably have a conversation. Also a perfect space to study because they have plenty of outlets. Do not let the line scare you !! It is worth it, I promise !! I will definitely continue to be going. read more

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I came on a Thursday at about 11AM. The line was out the door but it took me about 20 minutes to make it to the front. I think overall they have a good process going and you get your drink by the time you ring up. There's a good amount of seating inside and it would be a decent place for study groups. They have a pretty set menu with their specialties being "affirmation lattes". I decided on getting a worthy latte (brown sugar, vanilla, figs, black pepper) but instead of coffee I asked if I could have it with matcha. They said they could do it but when I got the matcha it didn't seem to taste like it had all the notes listed. It's still an alright matcha latte but I just expected a little more. I will say their walnut chocolate chip cookie was really tasty though. read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

I am glad I stopped by Iron & Kin Coffee Co. It has a cozy and youthful vibes. It is located inside the Claremont Packing House on the left side toward the end. There is a parking structure next to it, but you can also park in the street. They offer unique coffee, various types of latte, seasonal drinks, tea, matcha. They also have pastries and light breakfast. They have plenty of indoor seating. You also can grab your drink and sit outside in the Atrium. The line was very long but it moved very fast. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The service was excellent. We ordered Strawberry Matcha.The matcha was authentic and creamy with delicate bitterness balanced with strawberries. I ordered mine with oat milk with for an additional one dollar. It's a nice coffee shop to stop by and enjoy a refreshing drink and an excellent customer service. read more

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Cute coffee shop in Claremont. Definitely lots of seating if you want to be productive. The music is a little loud so if you can't focus with that, then reconsider staying here for long periods of time. There are some tables outside of the shop where it's a little quieter. The chai less sweet was creamy and pretty good. My husband got the graceful latte less sweet which has matcha and hints of lavender, ube and vanilla. It's the perfect summer drink. They use matcha from Japan so you know it's legit. Will definitely be back! read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Chai and grateful latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

Iron & Kin is SO good. Everything we got was a 10/10. The vibe inside is super cute, it's definitely one of those places you could easily sit and yap for hours. The employees were also the sweetest. Everyone was so friendly and made us feel welcome from the second we walked in after run club. Definitely recommend! read more

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We recently moved to Claremont and this has become our favorite coffee shop. The worthy with sweet cream is my favorite. The coffee is amazing and the service is 1000/10. We have been going almost daily now for a month and it is just so consistently great. The decor and interior is soooo nice and the place always looks clean despite the amount of traffic they get. The wait could be long but I promise you it is worth it!! read more

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the flavors are unique and definitely don't lack in depth. I've had chili/chipotle lattes that were grainy and odd tasting in the past so i was apprehensive, but my friend's "kind hearted" hot latte was amazing - chili kicked in at the end and was not overpowering, and neither was the cocoa (which normally is in a latte). my "worthy" (black pepper fig) was good but not as noteworthy, there was less fig flavor. however, staff was super friendly and the space was beautiful! prices are average for coffee, and line was consistently out the door the whole couple hours I was in the area. read more

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This has definitely been said time and time again... but I gotta say, this coffee is life changing. These lattes are bold and full of flavor. There's no hesitation from any of the ingredients, as they all intertwine and create a delicious experience. To be fair, I've only tried the Courageous Latte, but I'd go back every day for it if this place were closer to me! The space itself is well thought out and lively, especially on weekends. The Saturdays I've stopped by, there has been a DJ playing upbeat music. Now be warned, there is a long wait. From other reviews, it seems like there isn't a day where they don't have a line, so be prepared to wait. But rest assured, the wait is worth it. read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Courageous latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

Was finally able to try this spot! I was greeted very kindly after waiting in a semi long line and the workers were genuinely interested in what we were doing that day and being very kind. Since it was my first time, I ordered something on their menu, the worthy latte and I got mine extra sweet with half & half. I had told one of the workers that it was my birthday and they were so kind and gave me my drink on the house as well as put a candle and let it up for me. Thank you, Aron and Ken for making this such a wonderful experience on my birthday. read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Worthy Latte with half & half extra sweet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

The cutest coffee shop! Love the names of the drinks. Affirmations! I wish NY had something like this. They made my drink so good! It did not disappoint! Look at that latte art! I'm in love! read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

Definitely overrated and overhyped. We waited in line for over 30 minutes, and honestly, the coffee was extremely mediocre. The iced vanilla latte wasn't the best I've ever had, but it wasn't the worst either. The iced mocha, on the other hand, was one of the worst I've ever tried. It was extremely thick and had little to no chocolate flavor. It honestly looked and tasted more like a regular latte made with whole milk than an actual mocha. I'm super bummed because I'd heard so many great things about this place, and I really wanted to love it. Unfortunately, it just didn't live up to the hype. Between the long wait and the underwhelming drinks, I definitely won't be back. read more

Courageous hot and ice coffee 10/10 and Matcha so yummy !! Couldn't decide so had to try both read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Ice and hot Lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

Solid coffee shop with great coffee, staff, and artsy vibes . It does get very busy and packed but there is a good amount of seating inside and outside the shop. All the coffee I tried is pretty good. I will say though, if you get the Kind-Hearted Latte, there's always an initial spice kick to the throat from the chillies as well as pieces of solid dried peppers that you will be slurping up (Still one of my favs tho). Totally recommended if you're by the Claremont Packing House! read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Kind Hearted Latte, Courageous Latte, Honey Latte, and Mocha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

The coffee at Iron and Kin is genuinely great, and I'll give them credit where it's due. The flavor and quality are definitely there. Unfortunately, the wait times make it difficult to justify coming back. My biggest frustration is that this is clearly a very popular and consistently busy coffee shop, yet there doesn't seem to be much effort being made to improve how efficiently customers are served. From what I've observed, they appear to operate with only one or two espresso machines. For a business that consistently attracts this much traffic, I would expect more investment in equipment and operations to help accommodate the demand. For example, during my visit today, I waited approximately 15-20 minutes and only moved forward about four spots in line. I started near the ladder and barely made it to the middle of the hallway. At that pace, I would've easily been waiting 45 minutes to an hour just to order coffee. That's honestly ridiculous. I understand that good coffee takes time and that busy establishments will naturally have longer lines. However, when this level of demand is a regular occurrence, it should be addressed rather than accepted as normal. Great coffee should not require an unreasonable amount of patience just to place an order. The quality is there, but the efficiency is seriously lacking. I genuinely hope management takes this into consideration and invests in improving the customer experience. The coffee deserves better service to match. Three stars for the quality, but the wait times need serious improvement. Please do better. read more

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The matcha here is so great and I love that they have so many outlets for you to do work here! read more

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Stopped by this place to have a post lunch drink because we noticed there was a line. Even though it was long it moved fairly quickly and they do things different where they make the drink to order while you pay instead of calling your name once it's ready. They play loud music via record which is pretty neat but not the best environment to study in... would be cool to write in a journal or something. I got the courageous coffee which had great flavor and might be one of the best coffee drinks I have ever had. Was not overly sweet and hit all of the right notes. The bourbon is very muted so don't let that turn you off! Will be coming back! read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Courageous - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

Easter Sunday today- we got up early to grab a coffee and croissant. We Yelped local places to see what was open early today. Usually I go straight to the food reviews before ambience, atmosphere, staff and such etc., but my focus has reversed a bit starting with the atmosphere. The minute my family strolls in, we had this young lady totally stare down my family. I have not ever felt our presence would strike such an unwelcoming or unwanted tone from an establishment. The gentleman at the front counter was pleasant and made some conversation so my mood was put to ease slightly, but he was next to the mean girl and it was hard focusing on the order placement. Excuse the rant but that almost ruined my morning. We sat to try our lattes and it was astonishing to see smiles given to other patrons from a woman who nearly frowned the whole time we were there? This young lady was so rude to me and my children. I can only speculate and I'll keep what I feel off the grid for now. On to the positive stuff (2 stars) the lattes were very tasty. Unique flavor options, a few different types of food items to accompany the latte or teas. Our selection: ham and cheese croissant (mid), Courageous latte-Old Forester Bourbon, Brown Sugar, Organic Cream, Pink Salt- very good HOT. It's nice and clean inside. Iron & Kin, please remember, every paying customer should be welcomed into your establishment no matter what they look like. I mean, why did you start this business anyways? Wasn't it built on a dream for success, entrepreneurship, to serve the community? read more

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The iced Latte at Iron & Kin is so fucking good. Best iced latte I've ever had. And I've been a lot of fucking places. This might legitimately be one of the best iced lattes in the world. The espresso hits first. Dark, bitter, roasted, strong as hell. Then the milk rounds it out, and the sweetness comes in behind it, almost like an orchestral ensemble where every instrument knows exactly when to show up. Nothing gets buried. Nothing tastes like melted coffee ice cream. If you're anywhere around Claremont, do yourself a favor and make the detour. Drink this coffee. And if you're coming to LA for the 2028 Olympics, 10/10 must put it on the fucking itinerary. read more

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Located on the 1st floor of Claremont Packing House. This neighborhood is quite charming. It's near the two colleges and there are lots of eateries nearby. I went there at 9 am on Wednesday, and there was a long line, which is a good sign of how good this place is. They have their own unique tea and latte flavors. Their service is excellent, all the staff greet you with a smile on their faces. One person takes your order and starts making it first, and then the other person helps you at the register. I like this setup and it made me feel like it was time efficient. There were plenty of seats inside as well as outside, where they have more tables in the Packing House hallway. I ordered my go-to matcha latte with oat milk. At first they made it with regular milk, which I am allergic to, and once I pointed it out, they remade it for me right away. Their matcha was solid, and I will definitely go back again just because I really liked their service. read more

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came here on a sunday around 12 - huge line! we waited about 35 minutes (i was in a group so the line felt like it went by fast). You order with the barista & then you pay after and the cashier finishes off your coffee and hands it to you. I liked this process because it felt pretty instant especially after waiting for a while. My group got the iced graceful, iced worthy, and iced kind hearted. Everything was great but the kind hearted was my favorite - super nice if you don't like your coffee too sweet. read more

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One of the best lattes I've ever had... and I've had many in many cities. They have "affirmation lattes" and my choice "worthy" was absolutely delicious. I had it hot with oat milk. There is a long line because they start making your drink before you pay. So line is long initially instead of waiting afterwards. The line gave us time to choose our yum and we met nice people in line too! read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - This is "worthy", my delicious affirmation latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

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Great Local Coffee Shop Entire staff friendly and conversational! Depending on time of day, it can be very busy. Understandable since it's a great place to stop in. Highly Recommend Thank You for reading read more

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I love coming here and getting the 'Worthy.' It's not too often you find a fig-flavored latte, so I really appreciate that they have that option! The sweetness of the fig and vanilla paired with the contrast of black pepper makes for such an interesting and unique flavor combo, it always keeps me coming back for more lol. The line does get long more often than not... but honestly, the sweet treat do be worth it read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Worthy Affirmation Latte, Chai Latte, and Ham and Cheese Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

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My second time visiting Iron & Kin today. I waited in line about 20 mins. The last time I stopped by was last week on a Saturday. The line was out the main hall doors so I left because I was short on time. Very nice coffee shop, there is plenty of seating inside the shop and outside in the main hall area. I ordered the Kind hearted latte which consisted of oat milk, coffee, cacao, chipotle, and chile guajillo spices. It has a nice kick at the end. Pastries are available to order. The drinks seem a bit over priced however great customer service so I'll be back again. I recommend this place if you have time but not if you need a quick coffee break due to the long line and wait time. read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Worthy latte (left) and Kind hearted (right). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

Super friendly staff! The cafe is inside a major building and I had trouble finding it at first the matcha tasted like milk first, but after I mixed it around it was perfect! It was more on the sweet side which I prefer. It's a really nice, chill spot to study at. read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Matcha Latte with Sweet Top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

A coffee shop located in Claremonts packing house with minimalist interor design, ample seating, and soft upbeat music playing in the background. The staff is friendly and incredibly fast with their service, especially with the long lines they get. I ordered the hot Worthy Latte, which was rich, creamy and smooth. It has brown sugar, vanilla, figs and black pepper which was really good. read more

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Why did it take me so long to try this place?? Went searching for coffee after my massage at Aromatique and found this place near the public parking in claremont. Sooooo good. A hidden gem for sure. I love me my vanilla latte and this place hits. read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

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This place is so cute with soooo much seating. Before we even get to drinks I love their decor so much and the baristas are super friendly!! I got an espresso tonic which was devine but as you can see we got basically every drink on the menu to try (don't worry it was a group of 8). Drinks were definitely worth the line on a saturday morning (be prepared to stand a while and bring company)! read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

12/20/2025 First time here. Thought I'd drop by since I was in the area. CAPPUCCINO This was very frothy. Good mouthfeel. Slightly more milk than desired, yet it was still good. I would order again, but with a little less milk. Espresso wasn't as prominent here, as the milk overpowered a bit. However, I enjoyed it inspite of it. GRACEFUL This had that good balance of matcha and lavender BEFORE I mixed the drink! After I mixed it, it became a muddled mess of flavors. Sad. It was okay, but a little less delicious than before. I ordered it iced, as I prefer my matcha iced and not hot. Ordered it with whole milk instead of nut milk. Wanted soy milk, but they only had oat milk and almond milk. CUSTOMER SERVICE I walked outside of the coffee shop to browse around, thinking that it will take a bit for my drink to be ready, as there was a long line ahead of me and a long line behind me. But suddenly the barista comes outside the shop and chases me down with two of my drinks in hand! She thought I forgot my drinks. I was surprised because normally baristas don't do that. Gladly I took the drinks, but had to walk back inside the coffee shop for a straw. Lol. Appreciate the nice gesture from the barista. LOCATION & PARKING Look for a small sign called Atrium Shop. It will be right between The Whisper House and Gus's BBQ. Gus's BBQ has a bigger sign, so you will know it's the right place. When you walk straight inside Atrium Shop, it will be one of the last shops at the end to your left. Came here on a Saturday afternoon, so yeah, there were lots of people and no parking spots! There's a parking structure right next to the coffee shop, but it was jam-packed! Everyone had to park on the third floor in order to get an available parking spot and even then it was hard to find even one available spot! So decided to park elsewhere. Parked at a neighborhood parking spot instead, much closer to the coffee shop too. Watch out for tow-away signs, as some parts of the neighborhood only allows residents to park there. read more

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3 stars just for this morning's service. I usually come here everyday m to f to buy my usual drinks and a muffin but for some reason I've been overcharged and I don't know why. The people are friendly the drinks and pastries are great. But I'm just put off on being charged 3 separate times in one go and not double checking the items that was punched in. So I got overcharged. Will change rating if the next days won't be like this. Update: The people today were really nice and reassuring, got my usual today and they helped me out on the mishap that happened yesterday. Big love to the morning crew today! (07/29/26) read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - 3 separate charges for a muffin, cold brew, matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California

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Waiting 45 minutes to an hour for coffee is just not it, and this doesn't seem to be a one-off. Don't be fooled into thinking a crowd means they're secretly serving some legendary, life-changing latte back there. It's coffee, not a Michelin tasting menu. There are plenty of other coffee options in the village, so this is really a PSA for anyone considering stopping by. If you've got somewhere to be, or honestly even if you don't, this isn't the spot for a quick coffee run. And after all that waiting, the coffee itself is just... fine. Not bad, not memorable, just ok. For that much time standing around, I'd expect something worth the wait. It isn't. Save yourself the time and check out one of the other spots nearby instead. read more

Ok...here we go Iron & Kin everything about this gem of a coffee shop is amazing except the fact that it's not closer to me. Lol! How I wish you'd come to Monrovia. I will gladly wait in a 30-40 minute line for this delicious coffee & amazing service. I typically get the Courageous hot with oat milk...oh and don't forget their everything cream cheese croissant. Yum!!! Today I tried the pumpkin loaf, does not disappoint either. I don't think I've ever had an off drink or bad service from this amazing team. The ambience is simple, great music, working people on their laptops and friends catching up. Thank you Iron & Kin for serving up great coffee, conversations & smiles. Don't pass this place up! read more

Absolute hidden gem! From the moment you walk in, the rich aroma of freshly roasted beans and the warm, minimalist interior make you feel instantly at home. I always order Worthy or Courage, then substitute for oat milk, and honestly both were out of this world--smooth, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. A huge shoutout to the staffs, who took the time to taking orders with genuine passion and a smile. Whether you need a cozy corner to knock out some work or just a stellar cup of morning fuel, this place is a 10/10. I cannot recommend it enough! read more

Iron & Kin Coffee - Courage iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Claremont, California