yummy and so korean gaddam was kinda intimidated when i walked in with full pajamas, lots of business people talking inside? very yummy coffee though, i recommend the sweet corn latte fast and friendly service! read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Sweet Corn Latte / 초당옥수수 라떼 - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

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(+) Tiger Latte A Korean coffee shop with plenty of pastries available. It took over the Starbucks in the Naomi shopping plaza. Parking is readily available. An app can be used to order ahead. Plenty of seating inside and lots of natural light. Drinks/food: I've tried their Tiger latte. Brown sugar, caramel and oat milk. Not a bad drink. Decently flavored and unique taste of their coffee. I also tried their spam croissant. It sounded really good, and I would have enjoyed it more if I ate it warm. That's on me. Overall, I would come back. The menu is easy to order from. With all the competition in Arcadia, Smoking tiger is one I would recommend to friends and family. read more

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Glad to not have them in the capital of tea/coffee= Arcadia. It's located in Vons parking lot on Naomi. It was Starbucks before. Corn latte is most popular drink but it's acquired taste. Place is very neat and tidy and quiet. No loud music. Staff is friendly and not condescending. See pictures read more

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There are so many smoking Tiger Coffee popping in the SGV lately and the newest location is in Arcadia. The previous location used to be a Starbucks. I ordered their seasonal drink , " the honey Bori Latte" since I have already tried their signatures from the other locations. The latte was not too sweet and it had a nice crunchiness from the topping. Service is quick and friendly. Parking is shared with Vons and other business so there is plenty of parking. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

I have been to 3 Smoking Tiger locations (San Gabriel, Monterey Park, and this one) and not only is this their newest location but it's also my favorite! This is the one I frequent the most because parking is much easier than the other locations. It's located inside a busy shopping plaza but there's plenty of parking. They're open daily 8am-8pm. Ordering is easy. I always order on the Smoking Tiger app because they have a reward program and it's super convenient! Love how spacious and clean the inside is and has plenty of seating so great spot to study or hang out. Service is always super friendly and welcoming. Ordered the Honey Ube Latte ($7) and it consisted of espresso with Ube milk and a honey cold foam. I got it with less sweet and regular ice (note: they give you less drink if you request less ice). Also, they have milk substitutions: oat & almond for extra $1. The espresso tasted strong but not too overpowering. The Ube milk had a subtle Ube flavor and was quite creamy and delicious. The honey cold foam had a thick consistency so make sure to give it a good stir prior to drinking! Overall, this drink was refreshing and decent. I wouldn't say it's one of my favorites there but it was definitely a good first time experience and worth trying! My favorite drink is the Sweet Corn Latte ($6.50). I always get it with regular ice and sweetness. It consists of espresso with corn milk and a corn cold foam. If you like egg coffee, this drink is a definite must! The cold foam is quite thick in consistency so definitely recommend giving it a good stir prior to drinking. The corn milk is not too sweet and has a subtle hint of corn which was very good. The coffee was strong but not too overpowering. I could tell they definitely use good quality coffee beans! Really enjoyed how refreshing and delicious this drink is! I have gotten their matcha drinks before and I would skip their matcha drinks because their matcha is a bit weak for my preference. I would definitely recommend their espresso drinks though! read more

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Drinks were great. Pastries/food items were unique - the breakfast sandwich is a crossaint with ham, cheese and a hash brown! And another food item we got was a crossaint with spam, cream cheese with bits of jalepeños and a seaweed on top. Service was quick and friendly! There are a good amount of seatings to social with friends. Music was not overly loud. This place is nice and clean. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Matcha Latte + Cream Cheese Garlic Bread - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

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The drinks here are good and the ambiance is really nice and clean. It's a good place to study. The employees are nice and service is good. Good free parking tooooo. The drinks are nice and slightly sweet and pretty good amount of creamy. The logo is really good. My sibling and mom say I look like the logo and I think I agree. I love smoking guys and I am also a tiger. Clearly see I grew thumbs and used them to write yelp reviews. It's me Mr yelp Shoutout my mom calling me Mr yelp because I guess I am Goodnight sweet prince. read more

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I tried the sweet corn latte and it was yummy! I think there could've been a stronger corn flavor, but the espresso tasted rich and the latte was not too sweet. Inside was spacious and they had a few seats where people were working and studying. Perk is that parking is really easy! read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Sweet Corn Latte - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

Ordered through their mobile app for pickup because new members get a $5 off coupon which is very nice! The app is super easy to use and the UI is very smooth. I ordered the Matcha Latte (7.75) with less sugar and ice. It took around 15 minutes to be ready and I just grabbed it at the counter. The matcha latte had strong matcha taste and wasn't too sweet. There was still a lot of ice though even though I did easy ice. Also, it costs extra to do a milk alternative which is kinda sad so I just stuck with regular milk. Overall, the drink is pretty good with authentic matcha. The prices and portion are just typical. They have a couple tables inside and outside so you can sit and chat. The interior is decorated nicely but there is a large empty space right in the middle. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

This review is based on just one visit for a cold brew. The newest location for Smoking Tiger opened up in this large plaza next to Pavilion's. They took over Starbucks around mid-April 2026. The space is much bigger, brighter and cleaner than their San Gabriel location. Although I didn't study their menu, it seems there are many similar items compared to the San Gabriel location. The staff is very knowledgeable about their types of coffee and very nice and friendly. It wasn't too noisy on a weekday afternoon so you can hear the ambience music playing in the background. We were able to choose which coffee we want it for the cold brew Americano, and opted for their dark roast, the Blue House. It was definitely bold yet smooth I chose to take it black and I can taste the flavor profile. I usually don't like cold coffee drinks, but this was very nice on a cold day and gave me a little caffeine jolt.. There's plenty of parking in the huge lot and a chill ambulance inside. I will be back to try the other coffee drinks, and pastries. read more

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Decided to try them out at last after they grand opened last week. They took over the old Starbucks spot. There's plenty of parking in this plaza, no trouble there. They have seating inside and outside. Your first order on their app is $5 off which was nice to use. I got the Tiger Latte ($6.26) in regular size, less sugar. It's supposed to have brown sugar and caramel but I only tasted coffee. I didn't put less ice but the drink wasn't filled all the way to the brim. Maybe I will try another drink next time. Their blueberry scone ($5) is good though! read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Tiger latte - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

Cute spot to get work done! I came here to try their banana milk latte which was absolutely delicious. My friend tried their corn latte, which although we were expecting a more intense corn flavor, was still good. My friend also ordered their Garlic Cream Cheese bun which was a lot sweeter than expected, but still delicious nonetheless! I look forward to trying more of their pastries here as the display looked all delicious. The inside is clean and minimalist, offering a pretty quiet environment for studying/working. Outlets are a little hard to come by, but there are a good amount in there. Overall great spot and living so close to hear makes it easy to grab a quick pick me up during breaks! read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Banana Milk Latte - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I went on grand opening Saturday when they were offering free drinks all day. Of course there was a line out the door in the mid-morning but they kept it moving and they also had an employee working the door so it didn't get too crowded inside. He also was happy to answer questions and recommend menu items, a nice touch. Service was friendly and efficient and the drinks came out in an adequate amount of time. I had the Honey Ube latte iced from the seasonal menu and it was delicious. Some drinks have the option to be hot or iced and some are iced only. The tables against one of the walls have electrical outlets at each one and there's also a restroom. They have merch and a refrigerator case if you want a bottled drink. I look forward to coming back! read more

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Banana coffee perfection with true espresso in the drinks...Thursdays (through the app ) the monthly special is a 3.00 latte ! Service is good a lot of hands on deck and eager to help spacious and clean seating is sweeeet! And a plus plus is the stuffed mochi it's an experience and gentle on the stomach ! read more

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This is a new coffee shop in Arcadia. They took over the old Starbucks location. There is plenty of parking in this plaza. I there are a few tables and chairs available in this coffee shop. The shop is spacious and clean. They are selling shirts, coffee beans, and other items. I ordered the ube honey latte. Cashier was very friendly and service was prompt. The drink came out very impressive. It has a strong taste of ube, and it was very flavorful without being overly sweet. I also like the color purple, and the color of this drink made this drink more tasteful! Will order this again for sure! read more

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This is a nice coffee shop located in the same plaza as Vons. The parking lot is huge so it was easy to find parking. The cafe is spacious and has a few tables. The service was very nice and patient as we looked through the menu and trying to decide what to order. We got the Banana Milk Latte, Hojicha Latte, and Ube Scone. The Hojicha Latte tastes different than the other ones from other stores, but still good. The drinks had a lot of ice though. The Ube Scone was tasty although a messy as we ate it up. read more

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A brand new, hip and modern Korean coffee store chain replacing the prior Starbucks Coffee chain. The bar was set high given the untimely replacement, but I certainly felt as this establishment met it! The modern interior of the shop added a nice atmosphere, and the drinks appear trendy and delicious! I had a simple Americano which was refreshing. Highly recommend a visit to browse their extensive menu! read more

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4/5 Parking - plenty! Plenty of space to sit inside and a few tables outside. I genuinely wanted to try their corn milk latte and I've been seeing the cream cheese garlic bread everywhere so i wanted to try that too. Corn Milk Latte - the latte itself was good but I couldn't taste any corn at all. The sweetness level was good and overall, I liked it. I was just lost on the corn part? The cream cheese garlic bread is literally what the name is. If you like heavy garlic, this is it! And the cream cheese was a light creamy texture. It was gooooood! Get it warmed up too! Service was good. The cashier was very nice :) read more

Great hangout spot with good coffee and snacks! Almond and oat available as dairy alternatives. It's a wide open space with a number of tables. A portion of the tables have outlets and WiFi is available. Parking is ample, adjacent to a Vons plaza. read more

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COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling food. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has some indoor seating available with no limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was grabbing my food and drink from this establishment several days ago, l asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is massive but that is because they share the lot with several other establishments. Some spots are smaller than others, so please be careful where you park. Food: I ordered a cream cheese garlic bread and a sweet corn latte. The cream cheese garlic bread is heaven! Like for reals! Omg! I'm a massive sucker for garlic bread and this item just hit my soul. The perfect combo of sweet and savory in a breakfast pastry. I love the sweet cream cheese mixture in this pastry. The entire thing being dipped in garlic butter is just perfection! I highly recommended! I enjoyed how the bread itself was also slightly crunchy. Ugh!!!!! I can't get enough! I need more! I also ordered their very popular sweet corn latte. It only comes cold, so you can't order a hot version of this drink. I got myself the 16oz. I'm a sucker for corn, so l thought I would enjoy the corn milk with a shot of espresso. On top, they topped it off with corn cold foam. TBH, you can only get a hint of corn in this drink. The taste of corn isn't super strong, so I was very disappointed. It wasn't super sweet of a drink for me. The taste of espresso was overpowering and strong. I think that's why I couldn't taste the corn at all. Staff: I came here during their soft opening. I told a staff member that they needed to make the sweet corn latte better because I couldn't taste the corn, so I was disappointed. I actually told them this twice because when I went on their grand opening day, I said it again. Both times, it seemed like the staff didn't care, which was disappointing. They take credit cards. read more

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Finally tried the banana milk latte and it isn't for me =X the banana tasted really artificial. Unfortunately it was not enjoyable. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Banana Milk Latte - mehhhh - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

Got their Signature Tiger Latte and it was very sour, not sure if it's supposed to taste that way but it wasn't enjoyable. It also looks like they skimp since the cup wasn't even full. Garlic cream cheese bread was OK. A little too sweet for my liking. Went on a Thursday around 2:30pm and there was no available seating, all were taken. They have a huge empty space wasted I wish they used it to put more tables. Keep that in mind if you're looking to come take a seat on a hot day! read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I visited on a Saturday morning and there was no line. The storefront is large with pastries like buns and croissants for sale and also some cheesecake and cakes. I ordered a strawberry matcha which was around $7 and I also purchased a Dubai chewy cookie for $4.5. They also have small layered cakes for sale which look quite nice for about $15. The drink was ready within a few minutes. The matcha was a little grainy and bitter. Not the best or smoothest matcha I've had. I would rate it 6/10. The Dubai chewy cookie was tasty but kinda pricey. Overall, the drink was just okay for me. I may go back to try one of their cakes. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Strawberry matcha so so - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

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This location is the old Starbucks next to Vons. It's very spacious, has plenty of plugs, and gives off a relaxing vibe. Great for working or studying here. Free parking lot with plenty of space. Everyone's very friendly and suggested their fav drinks. We got the Tiger latte and Smokin Spaniard, both were good but I can't think of any unique description for the drinks. A little bit intimidated by the price of the baked goods though - $6 for a croissant. read more

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On a Saturday morning in early May, my sister and I waited in line for their grand opening of free drink at 7:30am. There was a line after us. The staff are nice and the interior is spacious. We waited in line to order our drink which wasn't too long, I ordered a strawberry matcha drink with bacon cheese croissant. It was hard to decide on pastry and drink. Lots of small tables with outlets under the tables. The drink was delicious and the pastry was good too. Ambiance was kpop music I think. After we left, the line got longer. read more

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Came during holiday weekend when everyone goes out of town. So no lines and plenty of seating. Tried the banana latte, ham and cheese croissant, and jalapeño spam croissant. My husband ordered an americano. Everything is nice and new. The workers are friendly. I wish the Americano was stronger seemed a little watered down. But maybe that's what they are going for. Next time I'll try an espresso. The banana latte is good. Lots more drinks to try. wish they open earlier like 7am so I can take some goodies to work but oh well. Total came out to $22 not bad. read more

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Ordered a tiger latte with no ice; cashier explained that I'd get only enough drink to fill up to the red line in the pic. That's fine with me, I get that cafes don't top up with milk to maintain drink proportions. However, got my drink filled a third of the way ignoring the foam, a little under halfway with the foam -- regardless a lot less than the cashier had said. When I went back to ask about my drink amount, he seemed bothered that I had an issue and just said that the drink has 6oz of milk and 2oz of coffee. No acknowledgement of what he previously said or offer to make the situation better. If this is the amount that customers are supposed to receive, then please don't mislead by promising more coffee :( Also I guess a heads up that their 16oz iced drinks are half ice. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

Beautiful spacious location. Well done in terms of vibe and decor! I got an iced latte with the Blue House blend (I LOVE that they have different blends and roasts to choose from!!!!) and it was good! Would totally return. Service from Brandon was excellent! He was so kind and helpful. Will be a returning customer. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Iced latte - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

I found out that I could use the store app to get five dollars off on my first pickup order. This was a pleasant surprise, so I ordered a Jeju matcha latte (originally $6.25). Without a line, it seems that drinks get prepared in about five to ten minutes. I enjoyed how the matcha had a strong taste and deep green color. The agave gave it a light sweetness, and the texture was slightly creamy. Overall, it was a solid matcha latte. Most tables indoors were occupied with people studying, but there was seating outside during a cool afternoon. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Jeju matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

They took over the previous Starbucks location. Remodel to bit more fresh and cleaner style. I like the service . Since its my first time , I basically asked what's good and what's recommended and the cashier is able to give me good recommendations even asking about if have lactose issue which normally people don't ask. I ordered through their app asking since first time user has the $5 off which is not bad for trying new thing. I ordered their seasonal item, Honey Bori Latte and substitute to almond milk. It's pretty tasty. Not sweet. The foam on top is yummy read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Korean coffee and tea chain serving great matcha lattes, tiger milk and espresso based drinks. Lots of nicely packaged cakes and desserts plus great pastry case and some fun merchandise! Super friendly helpful service. Indoor and outdoor seating and WiFi. read more

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Came for their grand opening, at 8am alright a line 1/2 way down the business's. Line did move quickly probably only waited 20-30 mins. The guy managing the line, was nice and informative. Kept it going at a good pace. Staff at counter were nice and showed us what was popular. We didn't order any of their bakery items but they looked good. The cafe was clean and the inside looked really nice. Looked like 10 pairs of seating available. We'd definitely be back to try more. read more

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This Arcadia coffee location is my favorite because of the big open space with plenty of seating and parking. It is easy to order drinks with customization of milk and sugar there. The baristas seem experienced and cheerful. I like to order the corn latte with less milk and less sugar. It feels like we are in Korea in this cafe! read more

Came during their soft opening and had a really nice experience overall. Service was quick, and they have a great variety of drinks on the menu, plus lots of snacks and munchies to choose from. The space is super spacious with plenty of seating, making it a great spot whether you're studying, hanging out, or just relaxing. The ambiance is cozy with soft lighting, a nice window view, and music that isn't too loud (which I really appreciate). They also offer free WiFi, a public restroom, and complimentary water. I tried their signature sweet corn latte. It wasn't too sweet, which I liked, and the coffee itself had a smooth, balanced flavor, it's not too bitter. The corn soft top was subtle but could've had a bit more corn flavor. Still, overall a solid drink. There are outlets along the left wall when you walk in, but they're a bit limited, so keep that in mind if you're planning to stay a while. Overall, a great spot for studying or just chilling. I'd definitely come back. read more

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I believe this is smoking tigers 3rd location in the 626 area ~ This location is pretty spacious and open with lots of parking! My go to drink is the sweet corn latte but right now they have a seasonal honey barley latte which comes with a salted honey cold foam on top and is my current favorite ! Cute space with nice and friendly customer service too read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Free sticker with a seasonal barley drink while supplies last ~ - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Absolutely amazing bakery! Everything is fresh, beautifully made, and tastes incredible. The bread has the perfect crust and soft, flavorful interior, and the pastries are light, buttery, and delicious. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and put a lot of care into every item they make. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Cafes Near Me - Arcadia, California

Such an amazing addition to Arcadia's coffee scene! Really delicious and unique espresso drinks, phenom pastry case, beautiful ambiance, and strong WiFi to boot. I got the banana milk latte and the morning classic sandwich, both were too delicious cause now I need to get them all the time Really excited to come back here often, welcome to town! read more

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All around excellent. I had their signature iced latte - which was phenomenal. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. They didn't seem to mind that I had to post up for an hour or two and knock out some work. Looking forward to returning soon! read more

I happened to be in the same plaza when they first opened and there was long line outside waiting and it piqued my interest. I see they have Smoking Spaniard which is their Spanish latte equivalent. I liked Urth caffe's so I wanted to try and it is just so so, it's very light compared to Urth's. I might try other ones in the future. They are offering $5 off first app purchase, be sure to take advantage of the offer. read more

Great customer service. I went after lunch on a Friday and there was no line. Plenty of seating inside and the tables were all full and very quiet. I've tried their corn latte and banana latte at their Cerritos location and it was just as good at their Arcadia location. read more