Super quick service, delicious latte and food!…read more I got a London Fog with Matcha and the turkey provolone croissant. The matcha in the London fog was a nice touch recommended to me by the cashier. It's a cute and quiet cafe with lots of chairs for waiting and a couple of tables for anyone wanting to sit down and study/ eat.

Updating my review to highlight a very frustrating trend I've noticed: some cafes do not train…read moretheir baristas to froth milk correctly, I'm guessing since most people order iced and I've never had problems with leaflet until today. I was humming and hawing on whether or not to write this but ultimately I'm hoping the owners see my review and take note. My hot latte was overly foamy and the texture just wasn't right. It tasted fine but as a regular who even tips I feel like quality of the product I recieve should reflect the price I'm paying with my hard earned money. Overall, I'm still a big fan of leaflet and love all their drinks but I'm hesitant to come in as often as I did now after this experience. There are a couple baristas I trust and others not as much.

Spacious and great spot to study, catch up with friends and enjoy a cup of caffeine! They also have…read morenon caffeinated options to choose from. Simple menu with great options to choose from including matcha, hojicha and coffee. Every drinks is brewed and whisked to order. I ordered the seasonal tropical matcha, which is coconut water matcha topped with guava cream top. It was the perfect balance of refreshing and creamy, with the flavors of both matcha and guava coming through nicely without overpowering each other.

We visited the cafe for a first time, it is nice and spacious. We ordered the tropical matcha and…read morehojicha latte with black sesame syrup and cream top. The drinks looked like they were made with great care. Hojicha latte was good! The hojicha flavor is strong and did not get overpowered by the milk. The cream top was nice and thick, and you get the hint of black sesame from the syrup without being overly sweet. Tropical matcha was just beautiful! The guava cream was nice and light. The matcha with coconut water was flavorful and well balanced. The additional detail of lime zest was a chef's kiss. When you go in for a sip, you're hit with refreshing scent. I hope this drink becomes a signature! I'm excited to go back and try more!

Good vibes, great coffee and a pastry case. Indoor and outdoor seating…read more Please come and create your own adventure

First time here after seeing something online about it and asking my co-worker about it since he…read morelives in Montebello...I happened to be nearby so I trekked on over to grab a coffee...The place is pretty nice looking with it's own unique style.... They have pastries and other items as well as a good amount of coffee I personally just got a Soy Milk Hot Latte....a lot of police go there as well at least early morning... Coffee was pretty good I can't really complain. I would come back if I were in the area.

Glad to see another coffee shop in Monterey Park, and such a cute one! Its clean, modern, and…read morecomfortable for studying/working. There is a good amount of seating and outlets, but it can fill up because people tend to spend several hours doing work. I've had their Chai latte, americano, and some other drinks. All were really delicious! They also have pastries and sweets from the case. I've tried their new butter mochi and didn't care for it though. The staff here is friendly and helpful as well.

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab is a decent cafe with plenty of seating, making it a comfortable spot to…read morerelax or get some work done. Coffee - 3/5. The coffee was well-made - it wasn't burnt, overly bitter, or sour, so the extraction seemed solid. However, the flavor felt flat and watered down. It lacked the aroma, body, and rich roasted notes that make a cup memorable. Nothing really stood out, leaving it tasting more diluted than satisfying. Also, I don't think the barista could froth the coffee well. Instead of a nice velvety, dense froth, the froth was a bubbly foam (see photo). Food - 3/5. I visited around 9 a.m., but the pastry selection was surprisingly limited (see photo). The pastries also didn't taste particularly fresh; they had more of the texture and flavor you'd expect from pastries sitting out later in the day rather than freshly baked items you'd hope to find early in the morning. The café has a modern, hip vibe and a warm, inviting atmosphere. It's spacious, with plenty of seating, making it a pleasant place to spend some time. Overall, Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab is a fine neighborhood café if you're looking for a comfortable place to sit and enjoy a coffee. Unfortunately, neither the coffee nor the food left much of an impression. Nothing was particularly bad, but nothing really stood out either. While the ambiance is probably its strongest point, the coffee is just average.

* toffee nut coffee * banana matcha latte…read more Studying spot? however it's quite inviting in here for a casual coffee spot to have sweet and savory conversation just like the coffee they have here! Service was great and the options! Definitely would come back to try all the other drinks! Toffee was a bit nutty but I didn't taste to toffee as much which was a great touch! Banana matcha tasted more like matcha and the banana flavoring wasn't really there but it was delicious nonetheless.

This place is such a gem! It's only a few…read moreblocks from my house, and I'm so happy I found it. I love supporting this woman-owned coffee shop, and the vibe is always so welcoming. Now, can we talk about the banana latte?! It is seriously the BEST I've ever had. It's smooth, perfectly sweet, and unlike anything else l've tried. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and order one-you'll thank me later! Highly recommend supporting this amazing local business!

Tried the hojicha latte and it was delicious. Good balance of sweet and earthy roasted flavor with…read morethis tea. There is a lot of space and it has a very calming vibe. Plenty of places to sit and study/read/hang out. Lots of fun options on the menu but definitely have the basics. If you are not from around here, there really is one easy way(direction is heading south bound on Atlantic) to get into the plaza so keep your eyes peeled and don't miss the entrance. Otherwise I didn't find issues with parking or lines. Staff were nice. Would definitely come back to try this again when I'm in the area.

Nice vibe coffee shop in Monterey Park. Parking in the lot behind and streetside…read more They have a good assortment of coffees and teas. I went with their recommended Vietnamese coffee. It actually was quite strong as I desired when ordering Vietnamese coffee. But tasted more like a Viet coffee as a western latte, but did appreciate it with their almond milk as a lighter alternative. Staff were friendly. There's WiFi and a bathroom if you want to study, and water. They also have some pastries and small food items. Service is a bit slow, but expected given the mom and pop style.

I love this coffee shop Staff is always in a good mood…read more Very clean I would recommend to anyone who likes coffee

First timer here ! Outstanding coffee 5/5 Definitely need…read moreto try it out ! Great options to pick from . - Brown sugar shaken espresso 5/5 -Strawberry Matcha 5/5 -Teddy Grahm 5/5 -Buttery Cinnamon roll 5/5 -Chocolate milk 5/5 Great Service, welcoming , and very polite and nice ! Great energy to have for a coffee place that's always a PLUS ! Clean environment, very nice decorated New menu , Nice and bright inside Restrooms available Parking available Definitely recommended Friends and family ! I will be back soon for more .

First time coming to this place! My daughter had mentioned the chilaquiles were good! And yes it…read moredid not disappoint! Crispy, spicy and good taste! Customer service was great! Thanks Angel!!!! And everyone else for being so nice and welcoming

The food here is sooo good. It's my second time here. First time I forgot to post. It's really…read moreworth it to try a few items from the menu. My favorite so far has been the omelettes and the chicharon burrito. So good! The staff is great, the are very helpful when you have questions or concerns. The cafe is amazing! They have a really cute outside eating area, the inside is very comfy. The vibe is really cool.

i read other reviews that their horchata latte was highly recommended. it did not disappoint! the…read more menu doesn't have prices listed but as of 3/2026, the coffee was $6.50 and the muenster breakfast sandwich is $8.23. the cafe doesn't have indoor seating. their outdoor patio has ample seating with plenty of shade, but come early! when i arrived at 10am, all the shaded seats were occupied. it is a great place to catch up with friends. studying here may be harder given that the seating is outdoors with no outlets, at least not that i saw. there is 2-hour unmetered street parking in front the cafe.

Underwhelmed. Had the signature breakfast sandwich and really "where's the beef" small barely…read moreanything there served with nothing else. Plates need to look and be attractive. Forgive me and this may have been one of but the servers have to look presentable. It flows thru the food and service you give. You may not have informs but dirty stained clothes don't inspire me that the operation is clean thru and thru. The ambience so cool and I want to hang there but if the food and coffee are not GREAT! Then pass.

Went to Vida Pura and got their breakfast burrito. It's been on my bucket list for a while, and…read moreneedless to say, it was definitely worth it. I'm glad I finally got around to trying it. I loved the avocado and hash brown combination, and the salsa that came with it paired really well, a little kick with it. The portion size was great and definitely filled me up. The service was fast, but seating is pretty limited since it's mainly outdoors. Parking can be a little rough because it's street parking only, and it was pretty full when I came on a Saturday morning. I would definitely come back. I also saw that they make coffee and matcha drinks, and they all looked really good, so I'd definitely come back to try that next time!

Vida Pura is a Latina-owned plant based cafe located in the heart of East LA. It was formerly a…read morevegan food truck and eventually became the current brick-and-mortar cafe. [Parking]: Free small public parking lot directly across from the shop. [Amenities]: This is a really small coffee shop with no indoor tables and only two small outdoor tables. No restroom is available. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are the Breakfast Burrito, Teddy Bear (double espresso, agave, housemade vanilla cold foam, Teddy Grahams), and Banana Nut. All drinks are made with oat milk. Please note that the kitchen closes at 1 PM on Monday - Tuesday and 2 PM on Wednesday- Sunday even though the cafe remains open for another 1 - 2 hours. Come early for anyone wanting to try kitchen items like breakfast burrito or breakfast sandwich. *** Banana nut (double espresso, house made vanilla cold foam, house made banana syrup - medium $7.50): It came with two banana chips. The cold foam was quite underrated and I could taste a hint of banana flavor. The drink wasn't as sweet as I had expected - I liked it. Breakfast burrito (Refried beans, soyrizo, tofu scramble, crispy hashbrowns and sliced avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla - $13.50): Portion wasn't huge, but it also wasn't small enough to finish in one sitting. It had one of the softest texture for breakfast burritos. The soyrizo was very flavorful. It also came with a side of salsa - quite spicy but flavorful at the same time. *** I probably still prefer meat-based breakfast burritos, but their soyrizo breakfast burrito is quite good and the coffee drink is excellent (4.5-star for both items). I would definitely recommend this small coffee shop for a quick grab-and-go.