Due to friends' recommendation, I visited this store in late night and bought a bag of coffee bean…read more The experience barista assist me to choose the coffee bean based on my desreviptikn and answered the question about brewing the coffee patiently. If you bought a bag of the coffee bean, you will have one complimentary drink. I visited in the next day and had the pullover. Although they have the machine but the barista still hand craft the coffee( they have the pull over machine). Although I did not see it in person, but I tasted the fruity taste and the aroma she did great job! If you have time and would like to have a quality coffee this is the place!

The coffee was great, the pastries were on point, the vibe was relaxed, and the staff was genuinely…read morefriendly. I'd absolutely come back for all of that. This is really just a friendly note to management. The only thing that turned a great experience into an uncomfortable one was the tipping screen. The suggested options started at 22% and climbed from there. I'm all for tipping, and I appreciate when businesses make it easy with reasonable options. But when the lowest suggested tip starts above and beyond a "normal" amount, it feels less like a suggestion and more like pressure. At 35%, I half expected someone to be outside washing my car while my espresso was pulling. I'd definitely recommend this place for the coffee and pastries. I just hope they reconsider the default tip suggestions. I think that small change would make the experience as enjoyable at the register as it is everywhere else.

Stopped by again for their honey oat latte, and it was just as good as the last time. Also ordered…read morethe warmed plain bagel with cream cheese -- really yummy. Staff is always friendly and welcoming, and plenty of seating available.

I stopped by this coffee shop while running errands and was pleasantly surprised! I ordered "The…read moreLondon," one of their house specialties, and it was so good. The cold brew was smooth and refreshing, and the sweet cold foam on top was the perfect touch. The service was friendly, and the drink definitely lived up to the hype. I already know I'll be back, and next time I'm planning to try their matcha. If you're a cold brew fan, I highly recommend giving The London a try!

My friend got the blueberry cloud cake and it was so moist & soft. I m not a big sweet fan and the…read morecake is not super sweet. I love the frosting and every bite of that cake is yummy.

Came in because TLJ came up on my Yelp. Saw that the egg custard pastry and espresso! Thinking of…read moremy visit to Portugal so I came in but they don't have them here on a regular basis, according to one of the employees. The have a special for a BOGO chorro twist and had no twists. And my wife wanted to order an Iced Guava Matcha that she saw on the app but no one knew how to make or of put it into the system. The espresso was good and the Crookie was unique and good. The place is clean and inviting. They do have some good options. The workers were very nice and apologetic that they could not get a hold of a manager to figure out how to get the drink in the system.

Auria was my caffeine fix while I was in the area. It was a moderate size store that was busy at…read morearound 11:30 AM. There was a kiosk for ordering, which I used because there was a big group in the line. It does accept American Express. The store seems to have both inside and an outdoor patio on side. It's located in a large plaza with other businesses. For future reference, it seems they have an option to order online to skip the line. It took a few minutes before I could get my sweet corn einspanner. It was worth the wait because it was delicious! I can see why this was listed under their signature section. This is one of the better ones that I've tried!

Another coffee fine close to work. Stopped by Auria in need of a refreshing cold coffee because of…read morethe heat. I ended up getting a coconut matcha cloud because It sounded so refreshing and boy was I right. The coconut water felt so hydrating. Mixed with the Matcha this drink had me going into work, feeling refreshed and revitalized. They had a lot of great options on their menu. Look forward to coming back and trying more of their drinks.

It absolutely pains me to leave a 3 star review for this place. I've been coming here for YEARS and…read moreI remember when they first opened and I would try all their new items and "test" drinks and pastries. Yet recently I've been coming and truly haven't been enjoying it the same. I used to come and study or work as I enjoyed their drinks and baked goods. The environment is usually buzzing with more people working or studying or groups of people talking. Their pastries are always good and yummy which is a BIG hit. Yet I am a big coffee person, the quality of the coffees and drinks have gone down hill a lot. I would always order the Campfire latte or the Smoking Spaniard latte (when it still had cardamom in it) and would LOVE it. But now when I order drinks, most of them aren't very good or are missing flavors. The Smoking Spaniard is still yummy yet it used to be sooo much better back in the day, now it taste more like a regular spanish latte. I always see the new seasonal drinks and menu and get so excited to try them just incase I find a new favorite. Most of them have been a miss sadly :( The fruit lattes and drinks from their seasonal menu usually has actual chunks of fruit in it which makes it hard to drink and you have to chew while drinking a latte ;( not my fave. I went in yesterday to try their summer '26 seasonal drinks which is Yakult! I was sooo excited. A blueberry Yakult matcha latte! yummy! I got there, got a new earl grey lemon loaf from the bakery, got my blueberry Yakult matcha latte and sat down to try. Sadly, it didn't hit... the blueberries are still super chunky so I had to use 2 different straws because my first one got stuck with blueberries in it. The Yakult foam was really good but the blueberries weren't :( I HIGHLY recommend when making fruit syrups for coffee, boil down the fruit and blend it or strain out the big pieces. I sadly have stopped really coming to Smoking Tiger so often because I haven't been impressed and other coffee shops have been popping up that has better quality now :( Smoking Tiger has been focusing more on quantity of stores rather than quality of their food and drinks.

This review is for the pastries and sweets, not the coffee or drinks. I came to get some planning…read moredone for my Japan trip and enjoy getting some work done. My family and I went over to their food items and had a field day picking out what we wanted from containers. I got their sweet honey bread which was amazing, I've been a kick ordering this at bakeries. The blueberry muffin was okay, it was a bit crumbly. Corn mochi was quite interesting but I learned to like it. Sweet Potato mochi was solid and then I didn't try the Chestnut mochi. It was overall a good setting to get work done and plug your laptop in, use their wifi or restroom.

Orange County's cafe scene just keeps getting better and better. Cafe Haru quietly opened in Buena…read morePark. Trust me and get the black sesame oat latte. It's nutty, creamy, and quite strong honestly. I'm not usually a mango person, but I really enjoyed their mango matcha latte. I love that all their drinks that have fruit in them use real fruit puree that they make in-house! And don't leave without grabbing one of their pastries! If you love a good soft cookie, definitely get the smores bar or chewy Biscoff mallow cookie. Thanks for reading! ^-^

This is such a cute aesthetic coffee shop that offers a mix of coffee, matcha, and pastry/sweets…read more Located in a shopping center there is a lot of parking. There isn't much seating in the shop so can get crowded during peak times. Ordered the following: Biscoff Latte Matcha Einspanner Strawberry Matcha Latte Lemon Bar Mallow Cookies I personally really liked both the matcha einspanner and the biscoff latte. You can taste the coffee plus that slightly sweetness from the biscoff. Also loved their pastries, really liked the lemon bar and mallow cookies! Overall, Haru Cafe is such a cute spot when you are in a mood for a variety of drinks plus something sweet. Definitely would love to come by again.

Excellent customer service!! They always welcome you with a…read moresmile when you come in! A perfect place to come and enjoy great coffee and get some work done!! Peter is an amazing barista and makes the best iced caramel latte!! Perfect Ambiance!! Coffee is always so good!!

I've been a regular customer for quite some time, and their Iced Vanilla Latte is one of my…read morefavorite drinks. That's why today's experience was especially frustrating and disappointing. When I walked in, there was no greeting at all. I only had a simple order, but two employees spent a lot of time chatting while making drinks, and it took much longer than expected. As usual, I ordered two Iced Vanilla Lattes and a strawberry milk for my child. The strawberry milk was served in a paper cup. When I tasted it, it wasn't cold, so I politely asked if it could be transferred to a clear to-go cup with ice. The staff said they couldn't provide a clear cup with ice because of store policy. Honestly, I was surprised by the response. It was such a simple request, and I wasn't asking for anything unreasonable. A little flexibility and customer service would have gone a long way. I visit coffee shops almost every day, and if you look at my reviews, you'll see that I'm usually very generous and understanding when it comes to coffee shops. However, today's experience was by far one of the most disappointing I've had. I've enjoyed this place for a long time, which makes this visit even more unfortunate.

A cool coffee house with a unique twist! Great coffee, a…read morecool car inspired theme, and an atmosphere that any car enthusiast will appreciate. The perfect spot to grab a great cup of coffee and admire some seriously cool rides! Definitely coming back to try more iced coffee.

Came here with some friends and honestly what a fun little discovery this was!…read more The concept is so cool because it is essentially a higher end coffee spot but literally built into a car shop where a lot of car scene folks hang out. Like where else are you going to sip on a great latte surrounded by beautiful cars and the people who love them? Sunday seems to be the day to go if you want to catch a car meet because there were some really gorgeous cars rolling through and it made for such a great vibe while you just hang out and caffeinate. The coffee variety is solid and I appreciated having plenty of good options to choose from. But honestly the outdoor space is the real star here because it is incredibly dog friendly and my dogs absolutely thrived in that environment. So why the four stars? Honestly nothing deal breaking, just leaving a little room because I want to come back on a few more Sundays before I can confidently say this is a five star spot for us. Definitely returning though!

For starters, service was wonderful! I didn't get a chance to get his name yesterday, but barista…read moreyesterday was so upbeat and willing to offer his personal recommendations. From taking my order to getting my drink, service was fast. Plenty of seating and outdoor parking available-- perfect for studying or doing work. I've gone to this location several times for matcha and decided to try one of their fall seasonal specials this time-- a carrot cake latte with cream cheese cream top. I'm so glad that the barista recommended this drink because it was the literal definition of fall. The latte had a great subtle taste of carrot cake with a hint of a spices. I like how the sweetness wasn't too overwhelming with the perfect balance of espresso. I also got the ube cookie with a white chocolate pretzel on top of it-- it had a soft texture and a subtle taste of ube. I've also tried their oreo mallow cookie before and it was good too. Overall, aesthetic and tasty, would recommend!

Came back to try their matcha! There was no line to order and plenty of seating during a weekday…read morelunch. Service was friendly and quick. -Matcha cloud (4.5/5): nicely strong and creamy, matcha shines through but a little bit sweet at the end for me -Matcha einspanner (4/5): matcha was strong but tastes a bit milky

My go-to whenever I want genuinely good matcha…read more This is a different style from a lot of the hyped matcha spots around right now. Those tend to come out grainy, aggressively dark green, and honestly a little artificial-tasting to me. Little Ox is smoother and cleaner. You taste the tea, not a powder. The Genji matcha latte was my favorite. It's been sold out indefinitely, which I'm still a little sad about. These days I reach for the Okumidori matcha latte instead. My husband and my brother both usually order the brown sugar hojicha. Always with the salted cream top. We haven't found better versions of these anywhere else. It's also a great spot to work or study. Comfortable enough to settle in for a few hours. They carry nice merch too -- matcha sets, and recently Genji matcha tins if you want to make it at home. Highly recommend, especially if you've been disappointed by the trendier places.

Little Ox Coffee is my matcha ol' reliable. I go here because they consistently have yummy hand…read morewhisked matcha that is as green as the color of shrek. Their seasonal menus are great as well, and their pastries are huge I usually order their okumidori matcha with oat milk, and sweeten it with their pandan syrup. It's my go to and I never get tired of it! Plenty of seating, though it gets crowded and loud; I most enjoy coming to Little Ox during the down times between the rushes