I got the Maple Spice coffee, it was very good. The barista with the nice patchwork ascot cap gave the rec with consideration to my preferences. Very chill third space. read more

I visited Penny Coffee Roasters to get new coffee beans since I was running out. This spot is located in downtown Azusa. I went to this location at around 10:00 AM on a Saturday morning. It was moderately busy but many folks were primarily ordering and going. There were plenty of indoor seating and a few right in front. I tend to prefer dark roasts, so I decided to grab the standard issue coffee beans. I saw they also had pour over options, so I ordered one of the Ratnagiri. This was ready in about 10 minutes. I was able to grab a window seat with great natural lighting to enjoy the coffee. They have an outlet nearby, so I felt this could have been a great study spot. For parking, there is street parking available right in front. It could be a bit difficult to back out into traffic. There's also a parking structure nearby as well. American Express is accepted here. read more

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Azusa quietly has a real one. I've been on Yelp for over a decade, drink coffee all over SoCal (from hole-in-the-wall to high-end), and I'm not "Elite"... but I do know good coffee when I taste it. And this place qualifies. Had the champurrado latte and it was excellent -- smooth, balanced, and actually tastes good and not overly milky and Not overly sweet, not burnt, not trying too hard. Just well-executed. The space is clean, calm, and feels intentional -- which already puts it ahead of most spots in the San Gabriel Valley. Outside of a few places in Pasadena, real specialty coffee is rare around here, so this was a pleasant surprise. They also sell quality beans to go (huge plus), and the staff is friendly enough -- maybe a little edge here and there, but that's basically part of the modern coffee shop experience at this point. I came for the coffee anyway. Bottom line: this is one of the very few places in the area actually doing it right. I'll happily keep coming back to -- Elite badge or not. read more

wanted to try, early morning Saturday, friendly greeting.. both staff were helpful.. quick and efficient.. place was clean and tidy... vanilla latte was good... A.. read more

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Best Spanish latte! For some reason I like this location better than Glendora. Staff is so nice!!!! I would come back again. The only bad thing is pastries run out fast and the parking sucks. But everything else is excellent! read more

Years ago I remember going to the Starbucks that was about a block away but they closed sometime around the pandemic, it's now a Nekter juice bar. Luckily this new coffee house has sprung up in the business row. I ordered an iced coffee from the friendly barista. The coffee was good and strong but now that I look back I should have ordered an iced mocha or another specialty drink. read more

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I ordered the Honey Graham Specialty Coffee ($6.50 - Large - 16oz - Iced). I froze in utter wonder. It's silky, soft and releases a cuddly honey aftertaste. I felt awake and happy. One of the best coffees that I've tasted. I arrived at Penny Coffee Roasters (Azusa) on Friday (around 7:45AM). Parking is convenient because there's options. There's a hidden parking garage a few feet away with no visible time limit. There's also street parking spots across the street; its sign says, "3 Hour Parking - 6AM to 6PM - Monday to Friday." Staff is professional, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. Staff happily answered my questions with detailed responses. Staff also gave many good recommendations and explained all the shot amounts. My drink took two minutes and 43 seconds. Very quick!! If I had to nitpick, the displayed menu needs to be updated. The menu didn't match my receipt, and I informed Staff that I paid 50 cents less. Staff politely refused when I offered to pay more to match the menu price, and Staff eagerly explained that the menu needs to be updated. Staff even whispered that there's secret menu options that's not even listed on the menu. In addition, this location felt like a local community hotspot. As 8AM approached, waves of customers started to arrive. Staff welcomed many customers by name, and Staff didn't shy away. Staff also cooed and cheerily welcomed a leashed dog as its owner approached the counter to order; this location is pet friendly. As mentioned, I enjoyed the Honey Graham Specialty Coffee ($6.50 - Large - 16oz - Iced). The drink firmly woke me up while releasing a light sweetness. This coffee is a wonderful option for picky guests that dislike bitter, potent brews. The Honey Graham tasted high-quality. This brew is silky, fresh, and crisp. This chill coffee gently carries the flavor of Honey Graham Crackers. The flavor felt natural and distinct. There were moments where I wanted to just swish and savor this heavenly taste. Regarding ambiance, Penny Coffee Roasters (Azusa) is a phenomenal study/work spot. There's about seven electrical outlets. There's customer internet with password; the information is only available by asking Staff since there's no sign. There's also a self-service water station and book cabinet. There's a gender neutral restroom in the back. And the location sparkles with its clean floor, tables, and windows. Penny Coffee Roasters (Azusa) is also fairly comfortable. There's nine interior tables, and there's two outside tables. The interior is well-ventilated. There's also smooth, soft music. Overall, I had a magical experience at Penny Coffee Roasters (Azusa). It's miles better than the Glendora Public Market location. Penny Coffee Roasters (Azusa) has passion, high-quality brews, and a special connection with its community. This is a must-try. 5 out of 5. "GO!!!" read more

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This Penny Coffee Roasters location is the heart of Downtown Azusa. I've been recently to the Glendora Public Location and wanted to check out this store front location. Upon walking in, we were greeted by the staff who was working solo making other drinks for the few customers already inside. The location is very spacious and could be a good place to work or wind down for a coffee of matcha or coffee. There's a handful of tables for seating. This location offers complimentary water, merch and coffee for sale and there mobile rack of books on display. We came in to order the Nilla Houjicha since it was hit for me at the other location. The staff was very personable and had positive energy the entire interaction. Our drink was made in no time and had the same consistently of taste and flavor as their other location. The Houjicha flavor of matcha is slowly becoming one of my favorite options. I like the smoky and toasty flavor notes of Houjicha. I'd come to Penny Coffee for one again in the near future. Overall, this location is a nice vibe and environment and we felt welcomed the entire time. Thanks, Penny Coffee Roasters! ( ^_^)b read more

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Great space, good coffee, and fantastic seasonal drinks. This cranberry espresso tonic was stellar. Street parking was easy to find! read more

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Marshmallow cappuccino - specialty drink of the season - 9/10. It's a great seasonal drink. Not too much milk and not too sweet. I personally love sweet coffee so I knocked it a point but overall great. Chocolate chip cookie- 11/10, it was a large cookie topped with granular salt on top. It was amazing. It's a great addition to a drink. Great vibe inside with books to purchase, pastries, and events posted on the wall. Lots of seats inside and a couple tables on the outside. There's street parking and a parking lot next door. Also, dog friendly! read more

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Stopped by Penny Coffee Roasters and ordered the iced Honey Graham latte (large) -- and honestly, it was exactly what I needed. Perfect level of sweetness, smooth coffee flavor, and that subtle honey note that makes you feel like you're sipping on a latte and dessert at the same time. Price-wise, totally fair for the quality and portion -- LA could never. The vibe inside? Clean, modern, and bright -- the kind of place that makes you feel instantly more productive just by sitting there. There's a good amount of seating, some outlets if you want to pretend you're working. Overall, it's giving "I have my life together but still like cute coffee shops" energy. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area -- your inner caffeine monster will thank you. read more

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Very soothing. Actually really nice Pressed and Flower couldnt make me a cup of drip coffee after 11am--all i wanted was actual COFFEE-and these guys came thru w a really high quality brews and refills! That's all I wanted!! SO SIMPLE, yet the quality was EXCELLENT. Thank you so much, David!! read more

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I came to Penny coffee roasters after recognizing the coffee I really enjoy from Colossus in Long beach. Penny coffee is so delicious. I got a latte with the tiramisu cold foam and the foam was perfectly creamy and had the right amount of sweetness. We also tried their match latte which was also very tasty. The employees their was really nice and welcoming. She whipped our four drinks pretty quickly. read more

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Stopped in on my way down from Crystal Lake up in the Azusa hills and grabbed myself a hot Americano. The staff was friendly and inside was well ket and clean ! The coffee was delicious and the product/ merch was nice ! There were definitely lots of options on the menu to choose from so that was great. If you're in the Azusa area make sure to stop in ! read more

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The drinks and pastries are very good. David is the best person in the food/drink industry! Super friendly and welcoming.

Very few things can get me out of the house early on a Sunday morning unless it involves champagne or football, which also includes cocktails. (FYI: The 5 o'clock rule doesn't count on Sundays.) However, when you get an invitation from Yelp Rockstar Leonard A to meet for coffee it's hard to say, "no." This was my first visit to Downtown Azusa. I was surprised by how cute it is. It reminded me of Old Town Monrovia. Penny Coffee Roasters is new to the area, so we were here to check it out. We walked into the sound of Depeche Mode playing in the background and a friendly greeting from barista Paul. She was an absolute doll. We all know that photos of coffee beverages are better in mugs as opposed to paper cups. Unfortunately, no mugs here. Leonard got a Pour Over in hopes of receiving a set up for better pics. I was running on little sleep, so an Americano was sorely needed. Unlike the Glendora location, this place is a sit-down café, so Leonard and I grabbed a table and spent the next 90 minutes catching up on the chisme. PCR roast their beans inhouse but for some reason my Americano tasted bitter. Maybe it was an off day for the roast or, as coffee afficionado Sam B suggested, it could have been a result of the espresso pull. Aside from that, the service was great, the atmosphere is nice, the pastries looked good, the 80's playlist was great, and Leonard enjoyed his pour over. I'd give it another chance. read more

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First time trying this location! I have had penny roasters in the Glendora eatery location. My latte was great. I really do believe my barista knows their craft! I think the downside was like there was only one person taking orders and making so many drinks. It did take awhile even know it was during slow time. I really enjoyed the space, it's very calm and minimalistic. read more

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Great new coffee roaster in Azusa in downtown! Highly recommend. Spacious seating inside and two seating outside, didn't have an issue finding parking but can see how it can be hard during the weekend or busier hours. The baristas are nice and friendly and the coffee is top notch! The interior is inviting and contemporary. Go check it out! read more

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Decent new coffee place in Azusa. It is right along the street of new businesses and apartments. Street parking only but was fairly easy. The coffee shop itself was very spacious and had a lot of tables. Good for studying or hanging out. The matcha latte was good. They use ceremonial matcha and whisk it too! I wouldnt recommend getting the cold foam as it wasnt thick enough and sank to the bottom. read more

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The second location for Penny Coffee has soft opened finally! They are on a limited menu at this time focusing on espresso-based drinks and lattes until their grand opening later this month. I stopped by earlier and got an espresso and matcha latte and both were delicious! The shop itself is quite barebones right now with seating available on the side but not much else right now but they are working on it over the next few weeks until they open. The inside is well-lit and gets plenty of sunlight from the huge windows and it is quite spacious overall. Parking is readily available on the street or in the parking structure nearby. The staff were inviting and friendly when I walked in and they were helpful with any questions I had! Looking forward to the grand opening soon! read more

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My mom and I love exploring great coffee shops together, and since I just moved to the area, we have a new town to explore! I yelped and found Penny Coffee Roasters in the heart of downtown Azusa and it looked like they just opened in February of this year. I love supporting local coffee places, and I had a great feeling about it, and I'm happy to say - the place is mom-approved and indeed, a coffee shop to return to time and time again. We enjoyed a Hot Americano w/ cream and sugar on the side, an iced Matcha, light on the sugar, with almond milk, a Ham & Cheese Croissant, and a blueberry donut. My mom was able to grab a cute table by the window, with a view of the beautiful downtown Azusa, to our left, while we enjoyed catching up with our coffee and matcha drinks on a Saturday. They have indoor and outdoor seating with huge plants (it is always a bonus if there are plants). As the trusty photographer daughter I am, we even got to snap some cute pictures. My mom loved her Americano, especially their cream. I 100% will tell everyone that the matcha here is top-notch, ceremonial grade, so I definitely would recommend it to matcha-lovers like me to give it a try. Their ham & cheese croissant is *chefs kiss* delicious - with a side of melted crunchy cheese if you're into those lil bits like me. Their blueberry donut will be the death of my summer abs, but honestly its totally worth it since it's the perfect blend between a blueberry cake and a glazed donut, and just plain delicious. Just try it. The two staff members I got to talk to are so friendly and have a great smile to match. They look like they really have fun and love what they do, and just loved being around people. My mom and I felt very welcome, and we loved being there for a past hour and a half. I believe I found my local coffee shop, and will definitely be back with my mom again, plus my fiance and friends. I'll personally gravitate towards their delicious matcha again, but since Penny Coffee Roasters has so many options, I am excited to try more fun drinks and pastries! read more

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Super yummy coffee and pastries. Kira is great! Very engaging and sweet. Only recommendation is that they should have someone paint a mural on the big blank wall, the vibe is lacking. Maybe they just opened up, would love to see more color and fun decor. read more

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#155 in my Coffeeshop Chronicles. I didn't realize Penny Coffee Roasters was the same coffeeshop as the one in Glendora Public Market. Had I known, I probably would have skipped this one altogether. Anyways, I ordered two drinks - the Honey Graham and the Strawberry Dreams. The honey graham is a honey and cinnamon oat milk latte, while the strawberry dreams is a strawberry coconut matcha latte from the seasonal menu. Both drinks were lackluster - neither the espresso nor the flavor stood out in the latte, while the matcha drink tasted watered down. To keep it short and simple, my trip here was pretty unremarkable, but that's just my opinion. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it. read more

Penny lover, you quench my desire. Penny lover, you have me burning like fire. If I said you were the only one, I would be a liar. But one things for sure, you had my tastebuds singing like a choir. So let me tell you what I ordered on this coffee adventure. I had the single origin Xanat that had hints of almond, blackberry and milk chocolate. Oh wow, after my first sip I looked at my coffee comrade and gave the wide eyed look of approval as I was snacking my lips. The menu is basic and there isn't any real specialty items but if you're here just for the coffee then your good. My opinion only but this place would be so much better with mug service. Writing about service, it was good and not great and I only say that because I ordered a Pour Over set up and I wasn't given one so that part irritated me. Limited parking along the street on a first come first serve tip. And that's my take on this coffee shop, Peace read more

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The coffees don't have much flavor, the cookies are the same, but the atmosphere is good if you need to study. The service is very good read more

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Wonderful friendly staff! The best coffee you can get in the area. I got an iced cappuccino, and it was pretty good. Not the best coffee I've had but definitely got the job done. The space is lovely, lots of seating and free WiFi and a bathroom too. read more

My husband and I have been anticipating the opening of Penny Coffee Roasters for quite some time, so we were super excited to pay them a visit this morning! We missed their first "unofficial" day yesterday as announced on their IG because we were out of town. Otherwise, we would've been there! That's how long we've been waiting for this! We have been a customer at their Glendora Public Market since its opening there too, and we are happy to have a location closer to home. On this day, their selection was limited to espresso-based drinks - cortado, cappuccino, latte - and 2 milk choices - oat and almond. We ordered iced lattes, one with oat and one with almond milk and they were both delicious. We can't wait for their full menu to be available because we love their specialty / seasonal lattes. Parking is easy on the street or in their parking structure. The interior of the shop is beautiful, spacious, and clean. Staff were warm and friendly. Definitely recommend Penny Coffee Roasters! read more

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yummmm just moved to the area and i'm so happy i found this place!!! most delicious spanish latte ever and so far every time we've went the staff was friendly, kind and welcoming. you know the energy in some of those hipster type of coffee places can be...off putting lol but not penny coffee roasters!! amazing energy as soon as you walk through the door. yummy pastries too! can't wait to buy a bag of coffee beans. read more

Updated review - I have now been to the downtown Azusa Penny Roasters location at least a dozen times since its official grand opening. While I probably still prefer the drink quality at the Glendora location, the Azusa location does not disappoint. Two areas the Azusa location has over the Glendora one are cleanliness and music. The Glendora Public Market tables are just not kept that clean. Another complaint I personally have about the Public Market is the music - more times than not the overhead speakers for the market are playing music and simultaneously many of the vendors will be loudly playing their own music. My opinion is that the management of the Market should play music at a nice background level so it's not too loud, and prohibit the vendors from playing their own music. Back to the Azusa location of Penny Roasters. It's a great spot, it's clean, has good drinks and has parking on the street and in the building. DEFINITELY worth visiting frequently! My only complaint about the spot is that in an ideal world it would have had a kitchen with a few breaky and lunch items, similar to a Copa Vida or Republik Coffee in Pasadena. read more

I'm so glad Penny Coffee Roasters came to downtown Azusa! It's a great addition to the area--clean, welcoming, and with plenty of seating to study or just enjoy your coffee. Their Americano is solid, and I love their coffee beans. Plus, this location is perfect for anyone looking for a quality coffee fix before heading up to the Azusa Canyons! read more

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Kind baristas. Always empty when I go at 8am. I haven't figured out how early I should go to get the pastries though.

I come here for the amazing coffee (and matcha) but the number one reason I love coming here is the way the coffee crew makes me feel like family! Thank you Penny for making community as good as your beans!! read more

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Friendly staff and decent coffee--that's a solid combination for a coffee shop. It's a great spot to relax. read more

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Always been nothing but friendly staff here since their original location in Glendora. Great coffee spot to go to not only for good coffee but for good vibez. Thank you Penny Roasters for always being legit!!! read more

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This was such a cute coffee shop in Azusa! I got the graham cracker latte and it was very good. The shop had a lot of open space and all the workers were really nice. I would definitely come back! read more

I like this place because it is close to my house and they have good quality coffee. A couple of my favorite drinks to get are the Spanish latte and a honey lavender with oat milk. read more

Not sure what was worse, the barista playing with his hair the entire time he made our order, or the lukewarm drink I received. Could I have gone back to have it fixed, maybe but didn't seem fixable. Not sure how they made the year, good for them. I will not return. read more

A new coffee spot spotted in Downtown Azusa! I stopped by recently and grabbed a cold brew and a chocolate chip cookie--honestly, one of the best cookies I've had in a long time. I also tried a cardamom bun, which was also great. Staff were super welcoming and offered great recommendations since it was my first visit, but certainly not the last! read more

I absolutely adore this place! The customer service is lovely and their pastries are delicious! They have a wide selection of teas and so far the ones i've tried have been excellent. I love coming here to study, it's a peaceful space and the music is always perfect. read more

Drip coffee is a good standard of how good the coffee is. Fresh and delicious! It hit the spot.... Probably gonna walk back for another cup... yummy!! read more