Stopped by Local Coffee Bar in Chino Hills and tried the Pandan + Palm Sugar Latte (made with their house-made syrup) and the Cookie Butter Latte. I usually go for strong coffee, so I was pleasantly surprised by how well-balanced these drinks were. The flavors came through nicely without overpowering the coffee -- just the right amount of sweetness. They don't look super fancy or over-the-top, but the quality is there. Friendly service and unique options make this place a hidden gem. I'll definitely be back to try the Mexican Sidecar latte. read more

Local Coffee Bar - Pandan + Palm Sugar Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Tried the Pandan latte and it was not for me! Very earthy taste like grass. Would try a different drink next time. Coffee bar is located inside Take Your Seat Restaurant. read more

Place is collab with Take Ur Seat, brilliant tbh! Tried the cookie butter and pandan latte! I had cookie butter latte somewhere else and liked it more. I could not taste the flavor at all which i was sad about. I really liked the pandan latte, delicious! Light and yummy! Never had a pandan latte before and I thought it was a unique idea. Yum! Not the strongest coffee if you want a pick me up though. read more

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Terrible coffee shop. Cramped location could barely stand where I was ordering. The matcha was awful and sweetened (real matcha is not) and extremely overpriced. Not worth it and will never go back. read more

As I've said before, I really enjoy trying local coffee shops. We happened to be in the area so you know I had researched some local coffee shops to check out. I found a couple places, but LOCAL COFFEE BAR got me after seeing Pandan + Palm Sugar latte on the menu. I love pandan flavor and I had never heard of pandan flavored coffee so I was definitely intrigued. We ordered online through the link on their Instagram. After ordering, it said the order would take about 45 minutes. Initially we were like "really? 45 minutes?" But it only took about 15-20mins from ordering to getting our drinks. Which isn't bad considering the fact that they were very busy with customers, plus people still waiting to be seated. They're located inside a restaurant (whose menu looks so yummy that we decided to come back to try their food). But currently, it's all outdoor seating and only staff members are inside. I'm not sure if you can order food/drinks in person - but you should be able to since they've got employees stationed behind makeshift counters once you get inside. My boyfriend got the cookie butter latte which he enjoyed (rare since he's a coffee snob) and I got the pandan latte. So. Freaking. Good. You can definitely taste the pandan flavor but it's not too overpowering. Really enjoyed this drink. So sad that this place is so far from us. If it was closer, I already know I'd be getting coffee here a lot. But, I will definitely be stopping by for coffee whenever I'm (even just sort of) around the area. read more

Local Coffee Bar - Pandan+ palm sugar latte. So good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

My order: Iced latte with oak milk and overnight oats! The coffee was a perfect consistency, very smooth with a great smell and no sour taste. The overnight oats were also solid, but I thought the strawberries could be a bit more fresh. Note to people who are looking for a study spot: This is a very busy and loud brunch restaurant (Take Your Seat) with very little seating! I was able to grab a seat because I arrived pretty early, but they give a 90-min limit for all guests. The wifi is stable and the ambiance is still great with noise cancelling headphones, but this is definitely more of a social spot. I will 100% be coming back to get some coffee for take-out though. Staff is very attentive and helpful :) read more

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I paid a little over $11 for 2 drinks, which were mediocre and nothing special: pandan palm sugar and a matcha sua da. My matcha sua da, came with a present inside, a short black hair, belonging to one of the male baristas!Too bad, I saw it on my way home, at least if I was there, I could've gotten my money back! No thanks! read more

Local Coffee Bar - Pandan + palm sugar & matcha sua da - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Cookie butter is all you need to know. Was fantastic for a Monday morning and it was so yummy iced. I should have gotten a hot one since the AC was blasting in the shop and i was cold but the iced one was still really good. read more

Local Coffee Bar - Cookie butter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

**It is located inside Take Ur Seat** (took me a while to find) I came here to support a local small business and although I really wanted to like this place given their unique latte flavors, it just didn't do it for me... Pandan + plum sugar latte (hot) $5.50 (According to their website: Pandan is a green leaf used in a lot of Southeast Asian desserts, it has a nutty and vanilla taste to it. The Palm Sugar adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this aromatic drink.) -Who would have thought pandan + Latte, but not what I expected. -This was one of the first places that I tried that incorporated pandan into a latte. I was really hoping for a more bold pandan flavor, but it was so faint like it was never even there. I even tried mixing my drink more to see if the flavors sunk to the bottom, but no just taste like a plain latte to me. -It didn't have that bold espresso punch I was hoping for nor was it sweet enough to my liking. -But with that said, as a "plain" latte it was pretty good, and although I like sweet lattes, I didn't feel the need to add more sweeter to it, but it is just not how I would normally have my lattes especially if I was expecting the PANDAN flavor to be there. (For reference, I am used potent pandan flavors that they have in Vietnamese desserts) -On the plus side, I am glad the espresso was not sour, and although not bold, it was very smooth to drink. Cookie butter latte (iced) $5 -I liked this one a little more than the pandan latte, but not by much -I did like how it was sweeter and a good balanced latte, but again you can barely taste the cookie butter (more faint in my opinion compared to the faint pandan). In other words, it taste like a sweeter "plain" latte to me. -So as a "plain" latte, I would choose this over the pandan one. However, this is my opinion and maybe you will enjoy how their lattes taste with having that small hint of flavor. Definitely not worth the premium price if you are expecting a flavored latte. Setting: -Too bad there isn't indoor dinning because it is super cute inside! -They do have outdoor seating given it is inside Take Ur Seat and can have a delicious meal while enjoying some coffee Overall: Staff was nice and gave good recommendations on the food side of the menu (highly recommend getting food from Take Ur Seat). But as for the coffee, I think they can improve on getting that PUNCH of potent flavor in their already good tasting lattes. read more

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Found this hidden spot and I was pleasantly surprised! Staff was hella friendly and took the time to break down the drink menu and make some great suggestions. I ended up getting an iced cookie butter latte, light sweetness, with oat milk... it was so good! Awesome vibe and aesthetic here as well! read more

Local Coffee Bar - Iced cookie butter latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

This coffee stop is inside 'Take Ur Seat.' Great little community coffee place that will treat you right, and serves awesome tasting coffee! I always go with the Cookie Butter Latte, but you can't go wrong with any of them (Spanish Latte, Pandan Latte). They even deliver on platforms like DoorDash -- during this time of Covid-19, it is crucial to help support small businesses! Be sure to check them out. You can walk straight to the counter and get coffee without waiting in line for the actual brunch place, 'Take Ur Seat.' Definitely one of my favorite places when I'm in the area. read more

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This coffee bar is conveniently nestled inside the restaurant, "Take UR seat!" They brew locally roasted coffee. I love small businesses that support other small businesses. Local Coffee Bar also serves Asian flavored drinks that go along with the menu items in the restaurant. The awesome part is that they use natural ingredients - NOT manufactured powders like most boba places. That's another PLUS! Staff was very friendly! There's something different about them that I appreciate very much. Overall, great place! There's a reason the line is out the door. Use Yelp to get on their waiting list, it helps. read more

This is located inside take ur seat and it's sooo good! I highly recommend their: -latte -Spanish latte -hot chocolate Price: $ Ambiance: small but cute! Parking: lot This is the perfect complement to the food at take ur seat, I'm so glad there's a great cafe near home!! read more

This place was super cute! Went here for coffee and didn't realize it was a restaurant! Can't wait to come back for a sit down meal here! The lady and gentleman that took my order were super sweet!The coffee was delicious ( spanish latte with oatmilk) also ordered a spam musubi it was delicious! The wait time is little long but totally worth the wait. So just be prepared to wait since the food is fresh and definitely made with love! read more

A new coffee spot in Chino Hills located inside a new brunch place called Take Ur Seat. We came here on Saturday for a soft opening event. You can also check them out in Instagram @localcoffeebar for upcoming events. We ordered Milo Dinosaur and Pandan+Palm Sugar Latte. I was skeptical about ordering Pandan+Palm Sugar Latte because I thought it would be really sweet. However, to my surprise, it was just a perfect amount of sweetness and the coffee wasn't overpowered by the Pandan or the Palm Sugar. My boyfriend got the Milo Dinosaur and it brought back memories from our childhood. You can also substitute the dairy/regular milk with almond milk if you're lactose intolerant. So far, we're pleased with what we ordered. We'll definitely will come back here again to try their other drinks. read more

Finally a new hip coffee shop to chill at Chino Hills! This coffee shop is located inside a brunch place (Take Ur Seat). The sweet barista, Renee, recommended me the Cookie Butter latte. They latte is very delicious. If you're an ice latte person like me, you can't go wrong with the Cookie Butter latte! Also had a nice friendly conversation with the owners. Love their vision for the shop! Definitely will come back and make this my go-to coffee spot! read more

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Came here on a Wednesday without checking the hours online to find out they're closed! Learned my lesson and checked hours for Thursday, Yelp said they were also closed (I mentioned to the staff so I'm glad the hours are changed now!). Finally came on Friday, ordered cold brew for my partner and pandan latte for myself. Cold brew was too sour and bitter for of our liking, will not order again. Pandan latte had an sweet herbal taste, I was recommended it as it may be the "nuttier" version of vanilla latte (something I usually order).. it's definitely not my taste! I'll try the cookie butter latte the next time I visit then, maybe that'll be better. read more

Unaware this place is inside Take UR seat which can get packed at times. Went at 8 am on a Saturday and got a table really quickly, got our order taken a few minutes later then the crowds showed up and it got a little slower on getting helped. Got the cookie butter latte iced which was delicious and the tofu mushroom bowl which was too much sauce in my opinion but still had a decent taste. read more

I don't even drink coffee, but I absolutely love the Pandan+Palm Sugar Latte! It looked like it would be a unique drink, so I was super excited to try it. I was not disappointed! It had the perfect sweetness and juuust enough caffeine to get me going for the rest of the day. My boyfriend got the drip coffee. Very strong, and perfect for those that like their hot coffee black. Local Coffee Bar is located inside Take Ur Seat! You order food and coffee at the same register. Lovely decor, and really chill ambiance. I would study here if I still went to school! read more

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I wanted to try a new place and decided to give Local Coffee Bar a try. Their menu was a little different and a few drinks intrigued me such as the Pandan + Palm Sugar and Milo Dinosaur. After placing an order, I didn't realize I would have to wait over half an hour for two drinks. It really seems they were catering to their dine-in customers over their take away customers as two girls who came in after my sister and I were immediately seated and brought out drinks shortly after being seated. For $12+, I expected to be a little more amazed by their drinks. For the Milo Dinosaur, it really wasn't anything special and tasted just like an Ovaltine/Chocolate milk with a fancy name. Definitely something I could have made at home. For the Pandan + Palm Sugar Latte, the drink was a little more sweeter than expected and honestly nothing special. These drinks are definitely a little over priced for what they are selling. read more

Wanted to get a special coffee for my mom and she requested something from this location. According to the website the hours are Mon-Sun until 2pm. I called over and over to verify the hours but no one answered. When I arrived the location was closed during business hours but workers were inside chilling. There was a sign on the door that they were sold out. It would be nice if there was someone answering the phone or there was some sort of an outgoing message indicating that the hours posted on yelp are not valid. I drove around for a good 10 minutes looking for this place because the location is so obscure and I live 30 miles away. read more

Yesterday was our first time going to the Local Coffee Bar. We instantly loved it right when we walked in the door. The workers were so friendly, and our waitress was incredible. We had many questions for her and she answered them all with a smile on her face. Our food and coffee also came out at a reasonable time. Will definitely be coming back to this place! :) read more

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Amazing! So good! Red velvet pancakes were out of this world. Coffee insanely good. Will come back and bring people to try

This coffee bar is actually inside the Take UR Seat brunch spot. So if your GPS says, "you have arrived" and you're looking confused as heck, you're in the right place. Now, I never actually tried the brunch spot here but I've been here a number of times for one thing and that is the Pandan Palm Sugar latte. I am obsessed with it. Anytime I'm in the area, I must make a stop by to get it. And if you ever are in the area also, you must try it! Plenty of parking in the lot and credit card accepted. read more

Loveeee the drinks here! Milo dinosaur, Mexican sidecar, and matcha sua da are my favs! read more

Local Coffee Bar - Loveeee the drinks here! Milo dinosaur, Mexican Sidecar, and Matcha Sua da are my favs! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

Very disappointing. I went out of my way to patronize this small place instead of going to a Starbucks. We ordered a cappuccino and a tea, they hinted that they were expecting a tip, but when we asked to sit in their open eating area, they said that was for reserved guests only and asked us to sit outside on the bench. If that wasn't enough, my supposedly black tea tasted more like herbal tea. I informed the server that this tea doesn't seem to have enough caffeine as a normal black tea would, but she didn't seem to care at all. Just want o drive home to have a real cup of tea. read more

what a genius idea to be both a coffee shop during off hours! i came a few weeks ago and studied following a late lunch, but i think they changed their hours so it's no longer a good spot for studying... COOKIE BUTTER LATTE - so good. actually tastes like cookie butter and the coffee tastes good too. idk if i'm a little biased since cookie butter is an absolute favorite of mine but i would highly recommend trying this latte! PANDAN LATTE - pretty good, but i didn't actually taste the pandan. read more

I got an iced pandan+ palm sugar latte with decaf coffee and oaf milk and omg it's sooo good! It's very balanced. Not too sweet but just enough not to be bitter 10/10 recommend! It almost tastes like if I had a milk tea with boba, it's probably the palm sugar that gives that flavor. My bf got an iced Mexican sidecar which was also super good! It is more on the sweeter side still tolerable lol! Would come back for the coffee! read more

Local Coffee Bar - Left is an iced Mexican sidecar and right is an iced pandan + brown sugar latte with oat milk and decaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

We were in the area for a baby shower at a local park near by. We were early so my daughter looked up this place on yelp. Like others have said, it was very difficult to find. As stated it's inside of a restaurant. It was a Saturday, we get it, it's busy. We ordered 3 drinks that cost 21.42. We gave the person our card he told us to wait outside for ten minutes and he would text us when our order was up. My daughter gave them her cell number to text. Fifteen minutes later we go and pick up our drinks and on our way to the park. Four hours later on the 210 freeway on my way back to my home an hour plus away my daughter gets a call from this so called coffee shop saying they were having a glitch in their system and that our payment didn't go through so they would need my card number to pay again! I was driving so I didn't stop to check my bank so I had my daughter give them my information. When I got home and checked my bank it showed both transactions as pending. Now I'm mad! Anyone who knows me knows you don't play with my money. I immediately called. No one answers the phone so I left a kind message stating what happened and for them to call me back! Meanwhile I'm watching my bank account. That was Saturday. I never received a call back. I had a family emergency on Monday and was in the hospital with my husband so I wasn't checking my bank account. I finally checked on Wednesday and sure enough they double changed me. I immediately called and once again no answer and no response. Unfortunately this time I had to threaten to call my lawyer. You may think, "Really over $21.42?" Yes really!!!! It's the principle! This is my money and if you are a Legitimate business you would call the customer back, apologize and maybe offer a free drink next time for the customers inconvenience. Did I receive any of this? Absodarnlutely not!!!! On Thursday I checked my account and they finally credited my account. Still with no apology or call back! Horrible business practices!!!! I'll make sure my family who lives in that area knows so they don't get tricked! read more

Cute place but when I came on a Monday it was super packed during brunch hour. It's located in Take Ur seat. Though I do wish they would put a sign outside because I had to go back on yelp to read the comments to get the exact location. I got the cookie butter latte. They did forget to put cookie butter in my latte but caught it before I took a sip, I was worried it was going to taste extra sweet but it wasn't! Just the right amount of sweetness for me! Definitely will go back to try the food next time! read more

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I am a coffee addict and I prefer Cold Brew but since the COVID-19 virus I've been stuck in California (I'm from Illinois) and I always need my morning coffee!! I prefer small businesses because Starbucks (plus most are closed anyway!) doesn't have very good Cold Brew in my opinion. I love how this place has been handling the epidemic situation and I'm so glad I'm able to get my coffee here every morning! Also it's such a cool atmosphere and the staff is so friendly!! :) read more

Local Coffee Bar - a person holding a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

THIS REVIEW IS BASED ON COFFEE ONLY I'm a bit hesitant to write this review, because I didn't try the food, but I will re-review once I do. The coffee bar is located inside Take Ur Seat (a promising-looking brunch spot) which is in the corner of the plaza, with ample parking available. There is also a restroom that is baby-friendly, with a cute changing station. My boyfriend and I went to Local specifically to try the coffee. We ordered an Iced Pandan Latte and an Iced Cookie Butter Latte. When we ordered, one of the employees (possibly the owner) suggested that I get the Pandan Latte got, but I really only like iced lattes. Unfortunately, neither of the lattes were that great. There was nothing really special about them, and we waited over 10 minutes to get them. Despite the coffee being unimpressive, the location was great, staff is friendly, and the food looks promising. I'll definitely update this review once I try the food. read more

The coffee, the people, the atmosphere... Did I mention the coffee? Mexican Sidecar Drink is my homie. That's the main drink I drink when I need to drink coffee! Beautifully pulled shots of espresso coupled with an horchata creation. Love it, love them, love coffee. #localsdrinklocal - trademark pending. read more

This pop up is located inside another shop (TakeUrSeat). The owner was extremely nice and made sure to introduce himself and ask about his coffee, which was delicious. They have unique flavors. I got the spanish latte, but I want to also try the pandan flavored one (I fell in love with pandan after getting pandan flavored water at pok pok in portland) Overall, 4.5 stars, but I'll round to 5 because they're new I want to see him succeed. I hope their service stays the same. read more

My favorite coffee place in chino hills! Their cookie butter is amazing! And when you're not feeling like coffee try their matcha sua da! The baristas are so cool and really nice! Not to mention, they are inside a delicious restaurant! Take your seat! The belly to belly bowl is to die for! And their TUS fries is so good, I personally like it with out the onions and with the pork belly. You must try! It's a perfect match! I definitely will be going back and recommending this place to friends and family. read more

Coffee was not tasteful . Had a rotten milk flavor . Avocado toast was yummy and creative but sadly coffee was not worth the hype

5/5 I recommend this spot to anyone craving a delicious latte! I went on their grand opening day, and despite there being quite a lot of people, the workers were very attentive and so welcoming. I ordered the matcha latte and I chugged it lol it was sooooo good! I can't wait to be back for another one :) read more

Local Coffee Bar - Matcha latte, yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California

The Pandan + Palm sugar Iced latte is a major must if you are in the Chino Hills area!! Super excited to come back and try all the different Lattes cookie butter is next on my list!!! read more

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I love their coffee and their service! They are knowledgeable about drinks I'm interested in. Coffee is strong but smooth. Great ambiance since it's inside of Take Ur Seat. So I get their delicious Cloud pancakes and the Pandan latte as my treat for the week. UPDATE: Would love to see Lavender Latte on your menu read more

Stopped by to try their pandan latte and it did not disappoint. The pandan the flavor wasn't over powering and the sweetness was just right. The barista was helpful when I was deciding what to get. I can't wait to try their other lattes. read more

Local Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chino Hills, California