Restoration Roasters

Very good coffee. I was surprised to see the water hand poured over the grinds. Talk about home made. The latte I had was perfection. Hot chocolate exactly how I like it, the chocolate chip scones are great too. Friendly, knowledgeable, humble staff. Overall a great experience!

Great people working here. Amazing concept. Loved the interior design. Super cheek! Ordered the chai Tea… BOMB!!!

Now that I have had coffee here no other place does it for me! So lucky this pace is close to my office!

A last-​minute call from a few coworkers of mine this morning had me scampering to find a decent coffee shop within the Corona area. A quick search on Unilocal later had us trekking to Restoration Roasters.
Just a short drive away from the office, Restoration Roasters is located right next to the large church just off of Ontario and Kellogg Avenue and is very easy to find. Apparently it’s a nonprofit coffee shop that the church runs, but the décor has no religious theme to it aside from potentially a homeless guy inside the doorway that seemed to be seeking shelter from the cold.
The coffee itself was wonderful, prepared with a pour over method that produced excellent coffee. I took mine black and went with the Ethiopian beans. According to the barista, the beans were done medium roast, and by the flavor I believe she was spot on – nothing worse than charred black/​dark roast.
Seating was spacious and comfortable and I was able to conduct a short business meeting with my coworkers easily and without intrusion. I will certainly be back again to try some of the other blends and maybe a pastry.

Really quaint and adorable. Don’t let the idea of it being associated with the Crossroads Church turn you off.
Enter through the parking near Santana Park in lieu of the one off Fullerton. This parking lot takes you right next to Restoration Roasters. There is a sign that even tells you where the place is again, so have no fear.
Walk in through the door and order up. I’m no coffee connoisseur but I was more than content with my mocha. If you order it for there instead of to go, you will of course receive your coffee in mugs and have your cliched latte art– so no worries folks, plenty to Instagram later.
What I love the most about this place is the ambiance. It’s so quiet. There are desks near the cashier for work/​study whereas the other side has a fireplace going and is ideal for catching up with friends. And there is free wifi, a must at any coffee shop. Ask your barista for the password.
Would come back, and will check how many outlets there are.

I’m so glad to find a good coffee shop. The coffee is amazing! My kids really enjoyed their hot chocolate. They both even got a refill. I got the hot mocha and my husband got the hot latte. We will definitely be back again!

Best. Coffee. Ever. Such a rich, deep flavor that leaves you dreaming about your next sip. It’s such a comfortable atmosphere, they even have a huge Christmas tree up for the holidays! Plus, they have a big stage with surrounding couches for live shows. All of the staff are very friendly and seem as if they genuinely enjoy their jobs. This is the best coffee place I’ve ever been to, I even prefer this to Dripp! (And that’s saying a lot!)

The vibe here is amazing. The coffee is to die for, and their muffins are just wonderful. The staff is very pleasant and welcoming. My boyfriend and I have never been to an actual coffee shop and Sophie was very patient and walked us threw their menu. We will definitely be coming back. (I got the vanilla latte hot and James got the iced mocha)

This place has great potential. The coffee is fantastic, the environment is super quiet great for reading, and their music is on point.
I would suggest some slight improvements tho.
1) more tables and chairs inside
2) some more variety in fresh baked goods like croissants and cookies. Like good gluten free ones. I’m sure there is a fantastic neighborhood baker in corona.
3) slightly tweaking their latte recipe to allow you to taste more coffee and less milk.
4) two cup sizes wouldn’t hurt for the big time coffee drinker I wouldn’t mind a large cup of coffee rather than a small one.
Also they have a great groupon deal. Check it out before it’s gone.

Worse possible experience ever! My girlfriend comes here on a daily basis in the afternoons and def recommended this place to me. So I decided to drive up from San Diego to check it out… For starters the 1^st lattes we got tasted like they forgot to add any flavor and looked really sloppy! We took them back and told us «that’s how they are suppose to taste». Mind u my girlfriend comes here a lot… So they finally decided to remake them. When they remade them they gave them to us in a to go cup! When I asked why they were in a to go cup the guy said «they ran out of glass cups!!» Buddy there are only 4 customers in the entire place!!! The second batch was just as bad and the worst experience I could have at a place, especially when someone lies to your face!!! Wouldn’t recommend this place in the morning to anyone!

I recently started working in Corona. I live in North Orange County and have plenty of great options for coffee where I live. But in Corona? So glad I found this place!
It’s on a church campus, BUT NOT connected with the church at all really.
First and foremost the coffee is legit. Secondly, the proceeds go to a rescue mission, so it feels win/​win.
I hope more people find out about this place, so it stays open and even spreads, seems like this area (Corona) needs more high-​level coffee shops. Next closest one is in Riverside!
Saw some people mention Starbucks over this because you can’t customize as much. I get that, but this place is more of a true coffee shop. Starbucks has become a highly consumer packaged experience where the coffee is really in the backseat. This place and other indie coffee shops really focus on the coffee. I appreciate that, so do my taste buds :)

Beautiful and quaint place. They get their beans from Dripp (nearest location in Chino Hills). It was quiet when I arrived. Local school kids showed up and livened up the place with their back and forth banter. I enjoyed my beverage while there. Will have to come back and continue to explore there menu. I love supporting local coffee shops rather than the mass chains out there. Come on in and support their great cause.

Appreciating or noting something’s chief qualities doesn’t always translate into another person’s experience or build up their anticipation the right way. So doing a review on the awesomeness of this place would fall close to asking an artist to explain their art. You have to experience it for yourself, all I can do is take pictures of it and tell you it’s one of the best coffee shops around. 5 stars on multiple levels. Great great job!
P. S. I just saw a guy tip $ 10 for about $ 7 worth of coffee. That’s a good sign isn’t it?

Being in Corona, I knew there weren’t too many options for a good local coffee shop. Thankfully I opened Unilocal up and found this place! Located in the same parking lot as Crossroads Church, this coffee shop has plenty of seating and parking! The décor was so nice and it was just a perfect spot to catch up with a friend or study. The menu is quite extensive for the typical «hipster» coffee shops, if you will. I got the blueberry matcha latte, which did not disappoint and was a uniquely delicious drink. Don’t forget to check in on Unilocal and get 15% off, because I forgot… Which mean I’ll just have to come back again and do so :) The best part about this place is the fact that all profit goes to support the rescue mission. Be sure to check it out!

Espresso shots has fast become my go to choice at coffee houses. (I suppose Paris has rubbed off on me a bit) It’s a bit hard sometimes to find a place that makes a good espresso. Especially if you live in a relatively small commuter town like I do. This place delivered.
The espresso shot was $ 2.5 and came with a shot of sparkling water. It was an Ethiopian blend that didn’t have that almost tart/​citrus base that I’m use to in Ethiopians. (Granted I have not sampled huge amounts of espresso beans so I could just be tasting random things here.) I liked that it was both smooth and bitter, because I am the person who drinks coffee for the bitter flavor. If you are one of those people who enjoy sweetened coffee than just add a tbps of sugar to it and you should be golden. I’ve had better espresso but this was still good.
The atmosphere is great.
Mellow and calming even. I went at 7am on a Thursday so that could account for this. The barista was kind and sociable.

I have been wanting to come here since they opened, the only thing holding me back is the same and only reason I can’t give them a full 5 stars is the lack of blended coffee. I went with the iced mocha and while it was fantastic, I would have preferred it blended. My husband had an affagato, also great. Both drinks were high quality coffee, made well and priced fairly. Love the service, décor and vibe of the place. Best thing is all of their proceeds go to helping the less fortunate, 100% off all earnings go to charity, that is amazing and should be supported! I will have to get over my love of blended drinks and come here more often, LOVE that they opened a place like this, help others and drink some fantastic coffee, it’s a win win!

Drop by for the 2n time and the gentleman at the counter remembered me. What does that tell you… top notch customer service. Coffee is amazing, had a latte on my first visit and it was smooth and tasty. Mocha latte on the second visit and it was amazing too. They use monin syrups too. I recommend this place to anybody who lives in the area.
Friendly people and coffee served with integrity

This is the Introvert’s coffee shop.
Quiet and calm. You’re politely greeted by the barista but they’re not anxiously waiting for your order so you have to assertively make your way up to the counter. The ambience is nice, a touch of modern with plenty of space and various seating. You can choose to either sit at the counter, regular booth, tall/​stool table, family style long table with benches or a couch. It’s a collaborative space made by designers who knows what’s up.
Since I’m not from around the area, I can’t be a regular but it should be your go-​to spot if you desire a simple good cup of joe. All of this supports a good cause, so good for them!

I absolutely love what this place stands for; it has a great story behind it. I discovered Restoration Roasters from an article I read online and I was thrilled it was in Corona! It is owned by the director from the Corona Norco Rescue Mission and some of the baristas might be from the rescue mission working and learning life skills. 100% of the proceeds go to support the work from the mission. If that doesn’t make you want to support, try a cup of their coffee.
I love the vibe of this place – it’s very hip and quiet. The décor is very simple and woodsy. It’s a great place to study with lots of tables and seating. Since it’s new and a lot of people don’t know about it, it’s not crowded. I was already impressed when I stepped foot inside to hear they have a great taste in music (Porter Robinson, Dash Berlin, and more!)
I ordered an almond latte and it was simple yet delicious. If you’re staying, make sure to ask for your drink in a cup (it tastes better). Reasonable prices but I love the fact that you’re supporting the mission with the cup of coffee.
Give it a try. It’s coffee with a cause.
Here’s the article if you were interested in reading it:
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Decent coffee, but not one I would use my line backer skills to knock down doors getting in. I tried a latte with an extra shot of espresso, Mr. B had a drip brew. Mine was disappointingly warm, but Mr B’s was nicely hot. They told me their strongest bean was a medium roast. Both roasts tasted thin in my opinion. You see, I need mine strong enough to eat away the silver on my spoon to be impressed.
I liked that they used a local roaster located in Chino. That makes sense, since they appear to be affiliated with Dripp, a well loved coffee bistro also in Chino. Their big mugs are «Dripp» mugs.
I liked that the pastries they offered were also from a local baker. Unfortunately, I have been to this bakery business before, Crumbles Cookies to be exact, and I still am not impressed. I had an apple cinnamon scone, they looked so good, and tasted so awful. It had a definite artificial apple flavor that turned me off. I nibbled on Mr. B’s chocolate chip cookie and it had no wow factor either. Since I havenot patronized this other business in quite some time, I had hoped I was wrong about not liking their products, but I still did not.
I think what really sold me on RR was not only the well designed coffee house feel but the incredible story of how they are helping folks get back on their feet, training them for employment regardless of their past. For that reason, I would patronize this noble place.
The employees we encountered were very friendly and respectful. The interior was very clean, spacious, and well maintained.
They are located in a large complex of buildings that belongs to the Crossroads Church, in a very nice part of town. It is quiet and tranquil, both inside and out, and they had piped in music that did not sound like over the top Christian music. It seems to be a very pleasant place to relax.