This continues to be a local favorite! Instantly upon arriving, I love how everything is decorated…read morein this pink Paris princess style. Super cute and not something you get to see every day! I always enjoy trying out their seasonal items, so for this visit, I ended up getting the Chunky Monkey and OMG!! Immediate new favorite!! Upon the very first sip, I could taste both the banana and chocolate flavors, and they make such an amazing combo!! I also ended up trying their Raspberry Croissant, which was pretty huge. That one was alright lol. Overall, coming here is always bound to be a good time. Plus, the staff is always nice, which makes the experience even better!!

I've been coming to The French Press for a long time now, and it's usually one of my favorite…read morespots. Most of the time, everything is great, but lately, I've noticed it can be a bit of a hit or miss--I either have a wonderful experience or a really tough one. Why I keep coming back: Their food is genuinely delicious. They have really good sandwiches and so many great options if you're hungry. Also, a little insider tip: if you're feeling under the weather and want something better than a Starbucks Medicine Ball, order the Remedy Tea. It is so soothing and I highly recommend it! My recent experience: On my last visit, things felt a bit off. The staff seemed really rushed--they actually started making our drinks while we were still in the middle of ordering. Because of the rush, they missed my milk modification and the drink ended up being way too sweet, to the point where I couldn't really drink it. What saddened me most was that the cashier was pretty rude and dismissive toward us. We actually felt so uncomfortable that we didn't even want to ask for a remake, so we just headed out. I truly love the menu here and the vibe when it's "on," but I really hope the service gets back to that friendly, welcoming energy I fell in love with.

Coworker's Paradise in North Pomona! (sorry if it sounds like I'm writing a Zillow listing, but I'm…read morejust trying to get this to show up in search results if anyone else is curious LOL) OUTLETS: Plenty of outlets!!! There's a set of steps with pillows on each step with a block of about six outlets beside them, and a really comfy, sinky couch (plus an ottoman and two comfy looking armchairs and a big table in the middle) with a set of two outlets on the wall and a star shaped power strip sticking out of the ground with six outlets coming out of it. There are also regular tables and it seems like there are outlets beside them as well. WIFI: The wifi is open (no password necessary), even though they have a password listed where you pick up your food (it's just Sanctuary Coffee). I tried to use one of the locked ones (the only one that made sense), but the wifi password didn't work, so I'm not sure why they have one listed. Regardless, albeit not the fastest wifi I've ever used, it's incredibly doable. I have been working remote here for 1.5 hrs and had almost no issues. MENU: For LA, relatively cheap. I am not a coffee or tea drinker, so I got the peach Italian soda, which was yummy. I believe it was about $4.89, which is not bad at all. I went to And Destroy in the Highland Park-ish area, and I believe an Italian soda with cream (cream is free here) was maybe $7-8. I'm used to paying more for drinks because the specialty (non coffee and tea) drinks are usually pricey, but this was one of the cheapest things on the menu. Also, you can claim a free pastry with your email and first name on their website (it sends you a voucher, just show the email). I got the banana bread, which was fine. I would've gotten zucchini, but it wasn't chocolate chip zucchini. ATMOSPHERE: Not too loud, the music is nice and chill and not very loud. There's cute art on the walls and homey looking lamps. It's the quintessential living room coffee shop, perhaps even rivaling Republik Coffee in Burbank in comfiness, noise level, aesthetic, and price (which is a bummer, because I likely will never be back - we just happened to be in North Pomona today, and I have no idea when we'd ever elect to drive this far again LOL). PARKING: It's in a little strip mall, so there's an actual aboveground lot with plenty of free parking (at least I think it's free, I got dropped off so I didn't pay much attention). Overall, I would highly recommend this cafe to anyone looking to cowork in a cozy atmosphere for relatively cheap in the North Pomona area. It checks all of my boxes except distance from home. I hope this review helps someone, because I always try to find this information on Yelp about new places to visit and it can be very difficult to find! BATHROOM: I believe there are two single person bathrooms like not stalls just one bathroom. Cute art and aesthetic inside, there are hooks on the walls for your stuff. The air dryer was not very strong and there were no paper towels or seat covers, but other than that there was a nice faucet and cute nice soap like homey soap you'd see in someone's house, and the lock worked fine.

Very relaxing atmosphere (at least when I visited). Customer…read moreservice was great! Coffee and desserts were very tasteful. I will definately be back to sample other desserts.

Love! Love! Love!…read more I'm a Highland Park native so when I saw Antigua opening a new location in La Varne ( now 15 mins away from me) I was so excited. It was a taste from home I missed. I am pleased to say the consistency of taste, customer service, and friendliness is the same at both locations. My go to is the breakfast chapin - black beans, scrambled eggs w/ onions + tomatoes, served with queso fresco & a side of bread. The black beans are always cooked to perfection with lots of flavor, the eggs are cooked perfectly & the bread is a nice warm touch. There is plenty of indoor seating & a nice outdoor space as well. The restaurant can get busy at times, but it is definitely worth the wait.

Today's bread run brought me to this spot, searching for something that reminds my family and me of…read moreGuatemala. And it delivered! The place had a nice shop. The iced coffee was decent, I'd say a 7/10. I wished it was sweeter, but it didn't stop me from enjoying the bread. Honestly, the bread was the highlight! It tasted super fresh and reminded me so much of my beautiful country. The workers were also incredibly polite, and there's plenty of seating that's kept really clean.

Great service. Delicious tea. Ramen machine is pretty cool. Super cute ambiance. Very quick…read moreservice. My new to go spot!

Order: Oreo brûlée boba milk tea…read more The drinks were alright, nothing special and it's on the pricier side around $8. The drinks were kind of lukewarm and all the ice melted when we received it, probably from the tea that hasn't cooled down yet, not sure. Service was mid, the staffs looked like they did not want to be there nor talk to us, very minimal effort. Even though from the outside it doesn't look ljke it, the store is spacious inside. Would be a nice place to hang or play board/card games with friends.

Iron & Kin is SO good. Everything we got was a 10/10…read more 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!

Cute coffee shop in Claremont. Definitely lots of seating if you want to be productive. The music…read moreis 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!

Amazing desserts and milk tea!…read more So hot today and this Taro drink quenched my thirst to cool down! Plenty of seating area!

I ordered the brown butter rice krispy treat and caramel crunch cake. The caramel crunch cake was…read moreone of the most disappointing desserts I have ever tried. It was very dense and overall lacked much caramel flavor and had no crunch whatsoever. My fiance and I each took a few bites of the different parts of the cake and immediately decided we would not be able to finish the rest, throwing it away. The rice krispy treat was mediocre and prepackaged. Also, the kiosk in the front of the store had the same items as the display for a significantly higher price.

Came by 15 mins after they opened and ordered their watermelon smoothie along w/ lychee green tea…read moreadding lychee jelly -both drinks were perfect for a hot Friday! The watermelon smoothie was light and sweet. It had that fresh, real-fruit taste that makes it feel clean and not overly sugary...definitely something I'd order again! 10/10 The lychee green tea was just as good! The green tea flavor was smooth and the lychee jelly that I added made it sweeter, which I love! 9/10 Service was good and the ambiance was clean and modern.

Came here on a whim after dinner bc I was craving boba. I tried their earl grey milk tea w/ boba…read moreand bf tried their mango galaxy tea. I liked that I could taste the tea flavor and that it's not overpowered by milk. I also liked the chewiness of the boba, however they were on the smaller side. My bf liked his galaxy tea; however even after adjusting the sweetness level he found his drink to still be on the sweeter side. Shop is clean and spacious with ample seating .. but a little outdated for interior decor. Parking also easily accessible right outside. Service was good. The cashier who rung us up also informed us they have a stamp card program. So that was nice.

Enjoyed lemonade strawberry basil tea. So refreshing…read more I wish size was larger I plan to keep buying Very healthy.

I ordered the Brown Sugar Milk Tea ($5.50) with Boba (additional 79 cents). It tastes like sugary…read morecereal milk. And the boba had an unusual, puffy marshmallow texture. It's not awful, but it tastes frugal. I arrived at Almond Haus Cafe (Claremont) on Sunday (around 12:20PM). Parking is easy. The lot is very big. My immediate impression of the location's interior is "abandoned warehouse." There's cardboard boxes lying about; the lights are dim & gloomy; and the furniture & walls looked old and poorly maintained. There were no customers, other than myself. Staff zipped out from the back when I'd entered. There's no self-service kiosks, so customers order at the counter. Staff is friendly and welcoming. After receiving my drink, Staff vanished into the back for the entire time. The drink took one minute and six seconds. Fast!! As mentioned, the Brown Sugar Milk Tea ($5.50) with Boba (additional 79 cents) is not awful. It's big, cheap, and thirst-quenching. Although the boba lacked any perkiness, I did appreciate its very small sweetness. Concerning the ambiance, it felt sad. Chairs had mysterious black stains, dust & webs gripped the windows' corners, yellow & aged plants lazed about, and lights stayed dimly lit like a haunted house. However, there's utility. Almond Haus Cafe (Claremont) has six electrical outlets. There's also customer internet with password; details on the plastic countertop. And there's a restroom for customers. In addition, the floors and tables are fairly clean. Overall, Almond Haus Cafe (Claremont) feels like a forgotten relic of time. At the very minimum, it's an adequate establishment. If you're searching for affordability and a place to study/work, there's potential. 3.3 out of 5