I’ve been to many coffee houses, but this caught the eye with its round structure, it’s nice .I ordered a Horchata latte,it was flavorful. The service was friendly and I received my coffee in a timely manner. The interior is roomy with tables to sit down to enjoy your coffee and breakfast .There’s plenty of parking with the handicap stalls near the front entrance. The only thing is in my opinion it’s a tad too pricey compared to the other coffee houses I’ve been to.Vegetarian options: Refer to menuParking: Shared parking lot with other businesses on the premisesKid-friendliness: Kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: This is a assessable handicap establishment
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Horchata Latte Strawberry Doughnut and a Pop Tart
Kay Sim
Sign said open at 7am…it’s 8:01am and still not open.
Service: 1
Jenny Euna K
Croffles look amazing!
Nathalie Hernandez
Cups are always 75% full. Never hot always just warm.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
EL Mifflin
Literally ran out of espresso....owners need to do better.
Ashley Ortiz
I stopped here on the way to Joshua Tree, the girls are the sweetest! Kai made me an incredible banana carmel latte! To the point my friend kept sipping from mine lol. So definitely gotta come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerry Cheung
The Mugs is one of my favorite cafés for a study session! Among the many cafés and tea shops that you'll find on Colima Road, The Mugs stands out as the best cafés for students and professionals. I felt that their coffee was the highest quality as well as having a wide variety of tea and coffee drinks to choose from that were unique without sacrificing quality for quantity. One item that really stood out to me and had me planning my next visit was their summer special Blueberry Affogato. In addition, this café large windows and natural lighting made it the best place for studying or computer work, which is what you'll find most of the people who visit are here for. Just be careful because sometimes seating can be hard to find here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy Tu
This vegetable sandwich? is delicious. I order one every day. The more I eat, the better it tastes. It’s crispy and healthy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ipek midillioglu
It is a perfect study spot! High ceiling and wide windows make it feel open and welcoming. The Spanish latte is not super sweet but is spiced. The cups are decent size.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
maryam shaheed
I went the week before finals and spent all day there studying. While the chairs weren't the most comfy, the atmosphere was exactly ideal. The majority of people there were college students also studying so it created a super productive environment! I got the dalgona coffee which was so uniquely tasty and I loved the strawberry croffle (taste just like strawberry cheesecake)*the menu has been updated with new items in store as well as the prices which are between $1-3 higher than what's listed on the online menu *Vegetarian options: I eat halal so it was great to have some veggie alternatives to the meat dishes
I love The Mugs, the idea of the (hot) coffee being served in cool mugs is just perfect, makes it less like I'm at a place of commerce and more like I'm invited to be here. The atmosphere is great as there are students or professionals that help maintain a 'study-work' vibe for all your homework needs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandy L.
12/3/23 Check in: (:I've been coming pretty often to study for my upcoming finals and I have finally figured it out. Some tips: 1. There are many outlets! Some are organized and hidden underneath the big table in the middle, and some are visible against the wall. The only areas with no outlets are at high tops tables by the windows or the single tables by the windows. So choose your seating wisely.. 2. Bathroom is in another area located inside the main building. You need a code to get in which they have written down by the register. So make sure you are comfortable leaving your stuff alone! 3. The chairs are not the most comfortable since there's no cushions and it's flat wooden seats. It's not the best chair for long periods of time. 4. Food and drinks are always great. Some of their popular items do sell out quickly. 5. WiFi is stable and the password is written down on different signs. There's one sign by the trash can, one by the high top, and you can always as the workers at the front. 6. There's lot of parking. I haven't had any issues finding a parking space. Overall, it's a great study spot and cafe in general. I get so much work done and leave feeling so productive. Hope this helps! :))
Andrew N.
I didn't get to try anything except the steam apple cider because they ran out of everything.I can see why this place is popular because there is a big community table to study and many seats at the counter. That said, there weren't any outlets to charge laptops. I can't understand how a coffee shop could operate this way but perhaps it is better for business to have visitors stay for a limited time. The only upside was the baristas. They were attentive and helpful. Not sure if I'd come back to study. Maybe only if I was eager to try the drinks they didn't have today
Michael Mc Entee
First time here, pleasantly suprised. Had the Spanish Latte, damn good. Had the pizza and ham crotte freakin small yet damn good. Actually between that and the coffee it filled me up. A little pricey but worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza Croffle
Jack L.
I was in the area and said, what the heck, let's try some coffee Rowland/Diamond area. I may be too spoiled by Pasadena and the OC on coffee, as I found this place's coffee to be quite lacking. We ordered an iced Spanish latte and an iced dalgona latte and found both to be light in both coffee and flavor.. Needs another shot of espresso I think. They actually tasted really similar to one another and I would think they're the same drink except the dalgona one had a piece of floating sugar in it.The AC was also barely on and it was really warm inside with 20+ students with their laptops open leaving no seating anywhere. Maybe a decent place to sit with a teatime snack, if you can find a seat, but I don't think I'll ever come back for their coffee. Also, wifi is slow, maybe because everyone has their laptops out here.
I’ve been to many coffee houses, but this caught the eye with its round structure, it’s nice .I ordered a Horchata latte,it was flavorful. The service was friendly and I received my coffee in a timely manner. The interior is roomy with tables to sit down to enjoy your coffee and breakfast .There’s plenty of parking with the handicap stalls near the front entrance. The only thing is in my opinion it’s a tad too pricey compared to the other coffee houses I’ve been to.Vegetarian options: Refer to menuParking: Shared parking lot with other businesses on the premisesKid-friendliness: Kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: This is a assessable handicap establishment
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Horchata Latte Strawberry Doughnut and a Pop Tart
Sign said open at 7am…it’s 8:01am and still not open.
Service: 1
Croffles look amazing!
Cups are always 75% full. Never hot always just warm.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Literally ran out of espresso....owners need to do better.
I stopped here on the way to Joshua Tree, the girls are the sweetest! Kai made me an incredible banana carmel latte! To the point my friend kept sipping from mine lol. So definitely gotta come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Mugs is one of my favorite cafés for a study session! Among the many cafés and tea shops that you'll find on Colima Road, The Mugs stands out as the best cafés for students and professionals. I felt that their coffee was the highest quality as well as having a wide variety of tea and coffee drinks to choose from that were unique without sacrificing quality for quantity. One item that really stood out to me and had me planning my next visit was their summer special Blueberry Affogato. In addition, this café large windows and natural lighting made it the best place for studying or computer work, which is what you'll find most of the people who visit are here for. Just be careful because sometimes seating can be hard to find here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This vegetable sandwich? is delicious. I order one every day. The more I eat, the better it tastes. It’s crispy and healthy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is a perfect study spot! High ceiling and wide windows make it feel open and welcoming. The Spanish latte is not super sweet but is spiced. The cups are decent size.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went the week before finals and spent all day there studying. While the chairs weren't the most comfy, the atmosphere was exactly ideal. The majority of people there were college students also studying so it created a super productive environment! I got the dalgona coffee which was so uniquely tasty and I loved the strawberry croffle (taste just like strawberry cheesecake)*the menu has been updated with new items in store as well as the prices which are between $1-3 higher than what's listed on the online menu *Vegetarian options: I eat halal so it was great to have some veggie alternatives to the meat dishes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
I love The Mugs, the idea of the (hot) coffee being served in cool mugs is just perfect, makes it less like I'm at a place of commerce and more like I'm invited to be here. The atmosphere is great as there are students or professionals that help maintain a 'study-work' vibe for all your homework needs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
12/3/23 Check in: (:I've been coming pretty often to study for my upcoming finals and I have finally figured it out. Some tips: 1. There are many outlets! Some are organized and hidden underneath the big table in the middle, and some are visible against the wall. The only areas with no outlets are at high tops tables by the windows or the single tables by the windows. So choose your seating wisely.. 2. Bathroom is in another area located inside the main building. You need a code to get in which they have written down by the register. So make sure you are comfortable leaving your stuff alone! 3. The chairs are not the most comfortable since there's no cushions and it's flat wooden seats. It's not the best chair for long periods of time. 4. Food and drinks are always great. Some of their popular items do sell out quickly. 5. WiFi is stable and the password is written down on different signs. There's one sign by the trash can, one by the high top, and you can always as the workers at the front. 6. There's lot of parking. I haven't had any issues finding a parking space. Overall, it's a great study spot and cafe in general. I get so much work done and leave feeling so productive. Hope this helps! :))
I didn't get to try anything except the steam apple cider because they ran out of everything.I can see why this place is popular because there is a big community table to study and many seats at the counter. That said, there weren't any outlets to charge laptops. I can't understand how a coffee shop could operate this way but perhaps it is better for business to have visitors stay for a limited time. The only upside was the baristas. They were attentive and helpful. Not sure if I'd come back to study. Maybe only if I was eager to try the drinks they didn't have today
First time here, pleasantly suprised. Had the Spanish Latte, damn good. Had the pizza and ham crotte freakin small yet damn good. Actually between that and the coffee it filled me up. A little pricey but worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza Croffle
I was in the area and said, what the heck, let's try some coffee Rowland/Diamond area. I may be too spoiled by Pasadena and the OC on coffee, as I found this place's coffee to be quite lacking. We ordered an iced Spanish latte and an iced dalgona latte and found both to be light in both coffee and flavor.. Needs another shot of espresso I think. They actually tasted really similar to one another and I would think they're the same drink except the dalgona one had a piece of floating sugar in it.The AC was also barely on and it was really warm inside with 20+ students with their laptops open leaving no seating anywhere. Maybe a decent place to sit with a teatime snack, if you can find a seat, but I don't think I'll ever come back for their coffee. Also, wifi is slow, maybe because everyone has their laptops out here.