I think the atmosphere of The Dirty Penguin is great. It was quiet, and there were plenty of tables at 11 on a weekday.The avocado toast was a little expensive considering it doesn’t come with a protein besides the egg. I think the lavender toast is a more economical option and I intend to try it on my next visit.Also, they sell houseplants!
We showed up right when they opened and they were happy to serve us. they have a pretty big menu and a lot of options including food as well. their customer service was welcoming and nice. although i dont have children i think its cool they have a small section for kids. i would like to return after CoViD times and enjoy sipping coffee inside next to the plants they have for sale.
You might not spot this place when you first drive-by. Its the side of the Dentist office. Its got a good vibe when you enter. Greeted by plants (for sale) and the drink and food menus. I opt for the penguin and brioche bacon. You can choose between whole milk, almond, or oat. My drink was so good, I ordered the penguin again to-go. Also, purchased a beautiful Chinese evergreen plant to add to my home collection. Definitely going to visit again!
Love the ambiance and the customer service here! Thank you Adrian, Cara, and Alyssa for helping us out! Even without the owners present these baristas know how to handle their customers and so politely! We will definitely come back. Our coffees were delicious! And its even our first time trying these flavors. So thank you to you 3 again!!!
Arrived on a Friday late afternoon for a pick-me-up— the toasted coconut latte with oat milk and chocolate sea salt vegan donut were fantastic! The donut was the perfect cure for my sweet tooth without being too heavy. Thanks for the excellent customer service and cool space to take a midday break. I will definitely be back next time I’m in town.
My new favorite place to work and chill in the area! So many unique drink options (coffee and otherwise) as well as plants for sale and a spacious work space
Lovely little coffee shop for the hipster crowd. They literally serve avocado toast here and it tastes amazing. Their coffee is made well and there is a great variety of cold brews to choose from. The decor in the cafe is very trendy and there are outlets at most of the tables so that you can plug in your laptop and complete the vibe of this cafe. Service was friendly and we had a great experience here. Will definitely be back.
Th dirty penguin is like a hidden gem, from the outside it looked like a workshop. Bam! Inside is this qaint and peaceful Cafe. I got the London fog, it was delicious and the sandwich the salmon one, it was delectable and just the right amount of food for a quick breakfast. The atmosphere is nice and quiet, but also comfy enough to have a long and meaningful conversation with your best friend. I enjoyed the service and environment.
The first thing that jumps out about this place is how incredibly friendly the staff was. I loved how kind and helpful they all were. The decor is amazing and I wish I lived closer so I could come and work here. The coffee was great and I loved the Penguin mocha. The Little Penguin area is adorable and there is plenty of seating.
A cute little coffee shop. Drinks are ok. Their regular sweetness is too sweet for me.
Fabulous place in every single aspect:1. Fantastic coffee. My oat milk latte was well balanced & super delicious, my husband enjoyed his oat milk cortado and almond croissant. We were there in the morning and even came back in the afternoon to repeat our drinks (& almond croissant :)2. Wonderful ambience. While enjoying our delicious drinks we were happy to chat in a relaxing atmosphere and watch our 9 year old son playing at “The Little Penguin” corner (inside the coffee shop). He loved the board games so much that he didn’t want to leave :)3. Awesome staff. Their hospitality went far beyond our expectations. They really care about you! We’ll definitely come back again!
You wont find better coffee or people in Chino Hills, then the ones at Dirty Penguin. The coffee is amazing. They serve stumptown coffee and have a variety of flavors. The atmosphere is very modern and clean. It gives off a more hipster vibe, but its very cozy and welcoming. Great place for brunch on the weekends as well. Come for a morning pick me up or bring some work and make a day of it. You wont regret it. Amanda and Taylor have made this a gem in Chino Hills.
Everything about this place is amazing!From the customer service, to the drinks and appetizers, to the design/decor, and the vibe of the people.Staff/Service: 10/10, very friendly & accommodatingDrinks: Ive drink most of their drinks and its definitely a 10/10 obviously this is based on my preferences.Pricing: its at market pricing within the local coffee shops obviously not your $1.00 gas coffee price but mediocre.Even the owner is very nice and friendly.Come here with my friends on the regular basis.
The Dirty Penguin Coffee Co. has a wide variety of curated coffee and breakfast or brunch items. My friends and I got the Ube Latte and Brioche Breakfast Sandwich. It was delicious. It is a bit pricey but worth it once in a while. The environment is picture worthy with many neon signs and a little kids area. There are many plants for sale and other decor.
Very cute aesthetic spot in Chino Hills. I had their Lucky Latte and really enjoyed the Irish cream. Its a bit small, so it might be difficult to dine in.
The food took a really really long time to get, like in the 45 min range for a breakfast burrito and toast with cream cheese. The coffee was ok but not great. The place was busy. With a drink for each and breakfast we felt it was a bit pricey for what we got. Alot of people seem to like this place maybe it was what we ordered or caught them on a bad day. We would like to try it again and hope our bad experience was a one time situation.
I love this cafe, the coffee is good but love the interior. Good music and pretty plants.
This is such a unique vibe and a nice low key place to relax, either on your own or with a couple of friends, or focus and get some quality work or study done. There is usually plenty of seating options depending on what youre looking for. One of my favorite spots for really good avocado toast and lots of variety when it comes to selection of drinks. Ive been a few times and the menu changes up slightly which is nice to keep the food options fresh and add some variety. Although the location has more a of an industrial feel to it than the typical plaza or strip mall, it’s easy to find by following google maps and there is plenty of parking options. They have a play area and activities for parents who want to relax while spending some time with their kids and the clientele that comes here seems to be cognizant of not making too much noise. Service is always great! They’re polite and helpful with any questions. Service is pretty quick considering everything is made from scratch. If you want a coffee shop with a bit of a twist and a menu that’s not like the brand names, highly recommend you try the Dirty Penguin.
Great space, the gentleman behind the bar redialed in the espresso after I ordered one, which is greatly appreciated and doesn’t happen enough
Great coffee and tea drinks. Had the Charlie brown, thinking about working my way though their coffee and tea menu. Delicious breakfast items as well. A couple vegan options are available, as well as traditional food items such as a great brioche bacon bfast sandwich. little slower due to covid, but worth the wait to help keep the small delicious spots open.
So cute! Delicious food and coffees. Everyone should try this place
Ive been here about 4-5 times already and Ive tried a few items, lattes, cappuccinos, egg salad sandwich, and for my little one some teddy bear toast. Today I tried the vegetable quiche. I havent been disappointed yet. The food is really good. The quality is there and the presentation is always nice. A big reason why I do come back is because of the play area. It allows me to sit and watch my little one play while I enjoy some nice coffee and brunch. Being a nurse and mom, I do appreciate the fact that I see the play area disinfected through out the day. I also see the have events for kids and story time which I havent attended yet. Staff is nice and friendly and layout is modern and trendy. You dont have to have kids to like this place. It has a little bit of something for everyone.
Quality food and drink. My favorite place to grab a latte. Staff is always friendly. Ambience is fresh and uplifting. Cool place to have conversations, study alone, do some work. Mini kitchen play area for kids is super unique and thoughtful. So glad this cafe was recommended via Yelp as a hot new spot several years ago.
Such a wonderful place. Im not sure what all the hipster talk is. Ive a feeling that people think anything outside of Starbucks is hipster. This place has a very friendly and easy going vibe. A few moms with kiddos and the rest a mix of people. The coffee was delicious, but the best part is the staff. They are so warm and friendly, and April is a ray of sunshine.
They dont make frozen drinks, because they dont have blenders
Best hidden cafe, lovely atmosphere. The chef is great we always make sure to chat with him when its not too busy. Bruschetta has the perfect texture. This is the best brunch place. The music selection really ties the food and decor together perfectly. Me and my girlfriends favorite date spot ;) see you soon.
Excellent service!! And tastes amazing!!
It was a great experience, first of all we walked in and they had a Pearl Jam song which was pretty cool since we are fans. The creme brulee coffee is delicious. We ordered the avocado toast and everything bagel sandwich, very tasty. The place is kid friendly and very clean. Would definitely be coming back.
Great coffee shop, with excellent Toast and Sandwiches. Drove from Upland to enjoy.
Worked from here today and it was awesome.Atmosphere so good I knocked out all my work for the day without even realizing it. They clearly care about customer satisfaction by the samples and overall feeling you get being there. The drinks were way better than most cafes Ive been to in LA. Keep it up Dirty Penguin!
This is basically an instagram popup, not a place to get drinks and food. When I walked in, there were more than 10 kids having their photos taken around the place. I ordered food and coffees, the coffees werent hot or good and the muffin that was their best seller was easily 3 days old and too hard to bite.
Delicious!! Wonderful vegan alternatives!
Best coffee shop Ive been to! Its a hidden gem in Chino Hills and is super hip. Their drinks are amazing and their space is very beautiful. Best of all, the people that work there are extremely nice and kind, providing superior service. Make sure to visit this place if youre in the area, I highly recommend it!
Delicious!
Its a bit tricky to find if you arent familiar with the area, its behind the Roscoes. In the building that says Dentist, theres a little pink 🐧. The staff was suuuuuper helpful and nice. I got the ice coffee and so much better than Starbucks. Definitely coming back
I wish I could give more stars!! The decor is super cute and the staff and very friendly. I needed to find a place for a few hours to do some work on my laptop and this was a great place to do that!
Great place to come with children. Great coffee and friendly staff
First timer...My daughter told me about The Dirty Penguin Coffee Co., WHAT KIND OF NAME IS THAT?? The funny fact is that is located across the street from my office!! so I decided to check it out. Great place, Great Coffee, Great Service... and the guy who helped us has a great personality and SUPER DUPER customer service. Am I going back? off course YES!!!!
This is the best hidden gem in the city with the best coffee in the county. Not only are their brews amazing but THEY USE STUMPTOWN!!! Also, they have a room for spin class and are working on another secret project in the back room. If youre looking for a local spot where you can meet the owner and have a good conversation I highly recommend this place.
Good Place to start with day with a Hot cup of coffee and pastries very good prices and always fresh. Good Business A-1
Very friendly staff. Great coffee
Slowest service Ive ever experienced for coffee! I thought she forgot about us. Definitely over rated coffee, very herbal and earthy tasting.
Pretty good selection of munchies. Good coffee but not out of this world. Cozy place to meet people and hangout!
My fav little coffee shop in Chino Hills! Service is very friendly and warm! Coffee is very good! I have the Vanilla latte with honey and four shots of espresso! Their brunch menu is delicious and a must try!
Love this spot#! New fav. Avocado toast with egg the best!!!
I love this place. My daughter loves the kid area.
This place is so cool! Did not disappoint. ts so comfortable and relaxing, the coffee was good and the customer service was awesome!
Lovely friendly cafe with a great barista Taylor.Made me a cappuccino like at home.This British/ American cafe will go far with Kiwis, Aussies and Brits looking for good coffee.Check out the spin classes too.
Been here several times since moving in the area. Staff is very attentive and have a good variety of coffee. Stumptown coffee is always a great choice. Also have both cold brew and nitro cold brew on tap at reasonable prices!
Totally chill place to enjoy some Stumptown coffee and avocado toast. If I shut my eyes I could have sworn I was back in Portland enjoying some coffee and food. Stop by and check it out.
Best Coffee Ive had in forever. Family friendly.
I wish they had a bigger selection great atmosphere great avocado toast .
The people who work here are worth so much more than 5 stars! Cant wait to see more of their bright and smiling faces when I start back to school!!
Came because of all of the great reviews and left extremely disappointed. Prices are high and I couldnt finish my chai it wasnt good at all, couldnt finish it. More of a young hipster place to hang out and finish homework than a good place to get coffee.
Came to Orange Circle for Urth Cafe. It was too hippy dippy for me and the line was out the door. Found a better place a couple doors down. Breakfast Burrito 10/10
Best bang for your buck. I always get an Americano. Best place to get coffee in Chino Hills.
I love this place the people are amazing and they are so friendly. But the coffee is beyond great I would recommend this place to anyone going through Chino.
Its cozy ambiance could make me feel warm welcoming.Thank you its highly appreciated.
This place is SOOO AMAZING! The Staff is wonderful and vibrant. I absolutely Love the new decor and the Little Penguin play area for the kids is so ADORABLE! My 3 children love the little penguin area as well as the little penguin menu items. The avacado toast is by far one of my Favs, and I love the Specialty Lattes!!! 😋Kudos to the New Owner, thank you for making this space cozy for all in the community. Oh and the Storytime on Friday for the kids is AWESOME!!!! Thank you again for all that you are doing! Looking forward to whatever you create in this space, it’s super exciting!!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💜💜💜👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🤗
Excellent cappuccino with perfect carmalization of the espresso, matched only by the friendliness of the staff
Best coffee shop ever. Chelsea Moon best barista ever. Always smiling and very attentive! Try it!!
Extremely friendly staff! First time my sister and I went here the cashier walked us through the entire menu and made recommendations, very personalized approach!
Try the Ayurveda golden milk. Delish
Consistently perfect cup of coffeeConsistently knowledgeable staffConsistently friendly prompt serviceConsistently inspired foodConsistently great atmosphereThe Dirty Penguin is the best little kept secret in Chino Hills. This is what a family owned and loved business should feel like, and this little slice of heaven is more than a business transaction, it is an experience, perfect every time. Great job Dirty Penguin owners and staff!
No Frills espresso bar, the way it should be. Located in a quiet spot so its 👌
First time visiting The Dirty Penguin today! I was on my way home from a meeting, looked up on Yelp to see what was around, and their great 5 star reviews caught my eye.I can be an annoying customer. I know that. I ask a ton of questions, but the owner and rest of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I already had two coffees in the morning, so I was suggested a Dirty Palmer, which was excellent!Next time I go back, I may just order it again. Along w a kombucha.The place was busy with customers, doing work on their laptops, drinking drinks, chatting... its a great atmosphere in here! I love finding places like this and letting people know about shops like Dirty Penguin. My friend saw it on my Snapchat and was excited to say the same good things about the owners and shop!
1st time I tried this place I was disappointed, I guess it was so busy and my coffee was not good at all....but decided to give it a second chance and Im so glad I did, Im addicted to the avocado toast, love the chefs specials, and the lattes are amazing...definitely a must here in chino hills, I would recommend the lavander and horchata latte 110%
The atmosphere was really relaxed and the Wi-Fi was great for studying. I got the cold white chocolate mocha and it was really good.
The Dirty Penguin is killing it! They serve Stumptown Coffee (the best roasters EVER). I used to to drive 25 miles to get my Stumptown fix but The Dirty Penguin brings coffee to the a whole new level!The staff is friendly and attentive to their customers needs. I love the simplicity of their menu. Nothing crazy, just great coffee. Their WIFI is blazing fast, they have an amazing environment, SUPERB pastries.Their attentiveness to detail, quality, and service is impossible to beat. Hands down the best coffee shop ever!
Why are you reading this? You should be enjoying a perfect cup of coffee.
Superb service, Amazing coffee & seriously the BEST avocado toast EVER 👌👌👌👌👌
Great place. Me and my girlfriend came here to study and it was pretty chill. Also, you can buy some Stumptown Cold Brew to bring home!
I depend on this place for coffee when I am rushing to school. Their nitro cold brew is yummy. Try it with hazelnut cream.
Super nice staff and Stumptown coffee. My new favorite coffee place in Chino Hills.
Very clean and cool atmosphere. Ill have to try more of their coffee before I pass judgement
Favorite coffee joint, Owner is a great guy who knows how to make amazing coffee.
Awesome drinks and friendly staff
We da best *dj Khaled voice*
Great place for a cup of joe and to spin your wheels.
Lavender lattes come highly recommended.