Rodrigo Murray (Rico)
Got recommended this spot by another Coffee enthusiast, (@ CafeConCompas) and man this place did not disappoint. To begin, it appears as if the coffee shop is in a nice downtown area of Claremont , in a big building with other businesses and shops. The interior of the shop is beautiful, all wood, and their workspace behind the counter looks like something you see when in the coffee shops in Japan. I loved the aesthetic. The service was impeccable, she offered to explain the menu for me. The gentleman at the counter was equally as friendly and extremely positive. I ordered a hot Americano and Iced Worthy Latte. With 2 butter croissants. The latte was delicious perfect, smooth, balanced but my Pallete was still able to identify the flavors that incorporated in the coffee. The 2 croissants I ordered were huge and hands down the best croissants I have ever ordered. Thank for the wonderful experience Iron & Kin, I will return!
… moreJeremy Loyola
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.
… moreEric Cruz
Great coffee in Claremont recommended by a local friend. College vibes. Sophisticated craft coffee. Flat white was good texture. Tho they made a mistake on which beans I asked for. Latte and Matcha were both great. Croissants good. Ambience is good. Lines were long but for a reason.
… moreSheldon R
Long wait for drinks but worth the wait. I waited about 26 mins of being in line and receiving my drink. I ordered the Courageous Iced and it was so smooth. Wish it came in larger sizes. The ambiance is hipster and trendy. I went here on a Thursday morning around 8:15am. They have indoor and outdoor tables. It was busy and luckily an outside table was available.
Courageous: 4.5/5 (smooth and perfect sweetness)
… moreLiVE Inspiration
One of my all time favorite coffee shops! They do everything well; From coffee roasting to interior design to delicious & unique drinks.
I have watched this place grow over the years and they just keep getting better and better. They have an amazing staff that is really invested and genuinely cares about your experience. The quality of all of their menu items are top notch. For sure the best espresso tonic I have ever tasted.
Would love to see this team open more locations and expand the footprint of their roasting. The very best all around.
… moreBryce Ivey
Really enjoyed this spot. The coffee menu was pretty unique. Some of the most latte options I’ve seen listed at a cafe. We got the Kind Hearted and the Worthy lattes. Both were extremely balanced, made with high quality in house crafted syrups(as far as I could tell), and perfectly foamed milk that was light but creamy. We also got the Birria burritos, which for a coffee shop I was pleased with. They’re skinny griddle pressed burritos so they’re easy to manage and not messy. Wish the Birria had a little more flavor to it but the salsa that came with them was actually very good for a coffee shop. I got my order to go but from what I saw, there was ample room for you sit and enjoy your beverages inside and if somehow all that table space was used up, their were some more tables just outside their entrance inside the packing house the shop is located within. Highly recommend this spot. I’ll be back again when in the area someday.
… moreMia Moraru
adore this coffee shop!!
got there right at 7 and there was already a line, but it moved quickly. everyone working was so nice—we got a matcha and a ‘worthy’ latte, asked for both of them short (less milk) and they easily obliged. both were sooo delicious..perfect start to the day
… morewoolala ho
Honestly, the coffee here is very average—there’s nothing unique about it, so it’s not worth standing in line for. What’s more disappointing is the service. The staff come across as unfriendly and even arrogant, as if long lines are something to be proud of. Instead of making improvements to give customers a better experience, they seem content with letting people wait just to create the illusion of popularity. If you’re looking for great coffee and good service, this is not the place.
… moreBasel Zedan
Went here with my wife and daughter, and the first thing we saw was the line. It was straight-up Disneyland status. We thought there was an event going on we were unaware of but people in line told us it’s always like this, but worth it. So we waited a good 35 minutes, and honestly, they weren’t lying.
We grabbed two iced affirmation lattes: Worthy (brown sugar, vanilla, figs, and black pepper) and Courageous (bourbon, brown sugar, organic cream, and pink salt). The Worthy is smooth and a little less sweet, while the Courageous has more punch and depth. Both were excellent. In fact, they affirmed my belief that I’ll be back. 😉
Inside was lively. They even had a DJ spinning music, but don’t expect to find a seat unless you’re lucky. It doesn’t really matter though; downtown Claremont has plenty of spots to sit outside the Packing House, or you can just stroll with your drinks.
Food-wise, we split a breakfast burrito (solid choice) and got my daughter a croissant, which she gave the official two thumbs up.
Shoutout to the staff, too. Despite the long lines, they had smiles on their faces and were kind to everyone that I could see.
Long story short: yes, I’d wait in that line again. Iron & Kin isn’t just serving coffee, they’re serving an experience and it lives up to the hype.
… moreTaylor Mendez
WOW! Can’t describe in words how much I love this little cute coffee shop. They are uniquely different with their menu consisting of “affirmation lattes.” Each one packs a powerful punch of flavor, as I seem to keep coming back to this shop to try everyone latte. Overall would recommend! ☕️
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