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    Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

    4.4 (58 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Kit T.

    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.

    Christy C.

    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!

    Matcha Latte + Cream Cheese Garlic Bread
    Ellie S.

    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.

    Another angle ft my sibling's arm
    Jade L.

    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.

    Sweet Corn Latte
    Emily D.

    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!

    Matcha latte
    Sarah S.

    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.

    Merchandise wall
    James L.

    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.

    Tiger latte
    Selene S.

    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!

    Banana Milk Latte
    Cathy E.

    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!

    Tiger Convenience
    Lauren F.

    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!

    Yam mochi
    Lynda B.

    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 !

    Erica F.

    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!

    Ana T.

    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.

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    Cafe Spot

    4.2
    (95 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Unfortunately they have discontinued their weekday combo menu making it less worth the drive for us…read moreso we're not sure when we'll next be back. The good news is, their chicken steak is still just as yummy! We ordered: - Grilled chicken steak with black pepper sauce and spaghetti (4/5): Super crispy skin and juicy chicken. The black pepper sauce adds a fragrant touch - much better pairing than the mushroom sauce we got on a previous visit. The spaghetti portion is smaller than at most other HK cafes and isn't as good though. - Baked sole filet with rice and white sauce (3/5): Had high expectations for this dish but it didn't quite meet them. The rice used was plain white rice which isn't what I'm used to at other HK cafes and it left me a bit disappointed since it meant the dish was much more monotone in flavor and there were bites that were unflavorful. The fish itself was generously portioned and easy to eat with the warming cheese and white sauce combo. Wouldn't get again only because I know other spots that do it much better but decent overall. - Beef stew with noodle (3/5): Had expected this to be dry style with the beef stew over softened egg noodles but it came out as a soup. Beef pieces were tender and generous. Egg noodles were a bit overcooked. - Sticky Rice Dim Sum: They were massive and decent in flavor. They were a little mushy I think because it had been steaming a while (which was probably why they were quick to be served) but we didn't mind - Siumai: Generous amount of fish egg on top and was pleasantly meaty. We found parking in the front but also know there's a lot in the back. The restaurant itself is big and pretty empty and quiet. We were glad that service was friendly and quick this visit since the first time we were there one of the servers gave us attitude.

    The two of us created our own little afternoon tea time when we stopped by at 2pm on a Monday. I…read morewas surprised at how affordable the drinks were, ranging from $1.99 to $4.99. I haven't seen prices like that in ages! It reminded me of visiting Cafe Spot back in the day in Alhambra on Valley Blvd. We weren't too hungry, so we shared an order of fried chicken wings and a minced beef with egg over rice. Both dishes were tasty, and we even had leftovers from each. My osmanthus milk tea had a very light floral flavor, but for the price, I really can't complain. You can customize your drink, which I did with easy ice and half sugar. Since we came during off-hours, we were the only customers the entire time and basically had the place to ourselves. I'd definitely come back again!

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    Partial interior, with a claw machine and an arcade game by the entrance.
    Partial interior, with a claw machine and an arcade game by the entrance.
    Popcorn chicken
    Popcorn chicken
    Red bean smoothie. Mango pomelo sago.

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    Fika Fika Coffee

    Fika Fika Coffee

    4.4
    (171 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    After having a yummy and delicious lunch at Kim Tar in Temple City, my Mom, me + my youngest…read moredaughter, and my brother + his family strolled on over to Fika Fika Coffee for ice cream and coffee. Entrance can be made from the front or back. Shared community parking is available behind the shop. Street parking can be found. Please read the signages. What a cute and cozy shop! Amazing cool atmosphere with good airflow. Restrooms in the back. Plenty of tables and chairs plus bench seating in the back. Saw a lot of people with their laptops and a cup of coffee in hand. Seventeen flavors of ice cream available which is a lot more than I remembered when they first opened. Single scoop for $5. Double scoops for $8.50. Split for $0.75 (not exactly sure what this means). Extra $1 for waffe cone. They offer free samples. I tried a few flavors... Vanilla Lavender, Coconut Pandan, and Very Mango. Unfortunately, they were all very light for my taste. I prefer deeper flavors. I ended up getting double scoops... Young Coconut Ube and Japanese Okinawa Brown Sugar. I love coconut and ube in general. I didn't taste much of the coconut flavor. Ube stood out more with its smooth and intense flavor. Brown sugar wasn't super sweet. It had the perfect hint of sweetness. An amazing pair of flavors. SO DELECTABLY GOOD! I would get this combo again. Thanks Bro for the sweet treat! After an hour plus of enjoying our ice cream and chitchatting, we went for coffee and tea. Yes, we got the best of both worlds that day. I chose Affogato that came with Fika Expresso Blend and one scoop of Japanese Okinawa Brown Sugar. Expresso had a smooth and deep roasted flavor which I enjoyed very much. Each complemented the other so well. What a spectacular combo, however, it needed one more scoop of ice cream which I ended up getting... should have gotten two more scoops. Staff was super friendly and helpful plus very patient with our many sample requests. We may have tried all flavors between the 6 of us LOL. Thank you Landon (hope I spelled his name correctly) for the extra attention and service. We appreciate it. If you're looking for a great spot to hang for work, study, or just to chill with a cup of expresso, coffee, tea, and/or ice cream + pastries, Fika Fika is your hidden gem! Btw, they are a CASHLESS facility so bring your credit/debit cards.

    Out for a sweet treat cuz it's hotttt. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. Vibes and…read morepeople are super nice and they just opened another spot in downtown La. I got their matcha ube cloud, Thai tea, strawberry matcha and ube mochi waffle paws, and lychee ice cream to try. The matcha ube cloud was bitter, roasty, not sweet, kinda grainy and honestly wasn't getting much ube flaves even after mixing. The Thai tea tho had addicted bitter sweet milky tea flaves. The mochi paws had a crisp exterior, chewy vanillay mochi interiors. The strawberry one reminded me of strawberry pocky, the matcha one was like a sweet matchay paste, and the ube one was nicely vanillay and nutty. My grandma got their taro ice cream and really enjoyed it. I got The lychee one was super smooth, creamy, and fruity but also like really sweet. Overall this place for me eh. Thai tea $5.45 Ube matcha cloud $6.45 Waffle paws $7.75 for 3 Gelato $5 per scoop

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    Plenty of indoor seating but it gets busy! Very popular spot
    Plenty of indoor seating but it gets busy! Very popular spot
    Fika Fika Coffee
    Ube Latte (iced) at 50% sweet - mellow and lovely!

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    Ube Latte (iced) at 50% sweet - mellow and lovely!
    Goki - Bakehouse & Coffee Shop

    Goki - Bakehouse & Coffee Shop

    4.8
    (448 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    I've been coming to Goki Cafe for years, and it's easily one of my favorite coffee spots. This…read morefamily-owned, Oaxacan-inspired café sources many of its ingredients directly from Mexico, and you can truly taste the care they put into everything they make. Today I finally tried their Oaxacan Chilaquiles, made with organic corn from Mexico, homemade salsa verde, and two eggs, and they were absolutely delicious! If you visit, I also highly recommend the Goki Mocha, made with rich Oaxacan chocolate. It's been my favorite drink there for years. The service is always wonderful, and you can tell this place is built with so much love and heart. The family is incredibly kind, and I love supporting their business. If you're in the area, definitely give Goki Cafe a try!

    Caught them at the tail end of their business hours on a Saturday and was pleasantly surprised to…read morehave them still readily serving food. Brightly lit interior with a simply designed aesthetic. Many folks were relaxing and enjoying the conditioned air. While the shop served plenty of in-house made coffees and teas, off to the side was a refrigerated section brightly displaying bottled Chaparittas tangerine soft drink and Tehuacán mineral water. I decided on ordering an Oaxacan tostada which came completely smothered in black beans, cabbage, queso fresco, and salsa verde. It was refreshing and made for a quick, light snack while also being deceptively filling. While waiting for the order, I noticed their NY Cookies which came in two kinds. One was simply the regular chocolate chip variety, while the other came packed with white chocolate chips, ate de membrillo (quince cheese), and tejocote (hawthorn fruit paste). I decided on the second one and enjoyed the unique flavors of the bits and pieces, even though it was very sweet. All in all, would definitely come back to dine and chill out.

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    Time for their seasonal Buñuelos de Viento - out now!! They're SO good!! And packaged beautifully!!
    Time for their seasonal Buñuelos de Viento - out now!! They're SO good!! And packaged beautifully!!
    Their pumpkin cheesecake is fantastic!!!
    Their pumpkin cheesecake is fantastic!!!
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    Ahma

    Ahma

    5.0
    (32 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Coffee omakase for a society obsessed with $8 lattes and cold brew, hear me out…read more Ahma opens as an invitation to experience the utilitarian drink as something slower and more intentional, challenging the palate while expanding your understanding of how coffee without the blanket of cream or milk could actually taste. Josh and Mei create the coziest intimate space in their San Gabriel home. Like stepping into your best friend's place who happens to work in fine dining and be a coffee expert. There are different Seasons to Ahma and for this particular one, Taiwan is the Muse and coffee is its medium. My limited discernment between good coffee and bad coffee is acidity--sour and bitter, bleh. Or watered down. I don't douse my coffee with milk (anymore) because of lactose intolerance. But here, Coffee can be strong and bold, or brewed to possess properties that taste more like tea. And decaf (!) could have notes of whiskey without any of its alcohol. Particular care has been given to serve your cold brew in a frozen glass, or hot pour over in a warm pink cup. Josh has all the latest gadgets if you are into the coffee scene. But even if you're not, observing him brew you an espresso is an act of joy, not the beleaguered coffee pot in the workplace break room, but sharing in something worth its time and precision and experience. But because this is coffee, there is also something interesting to pair with it. A blooming osmanthus jelly, translucent and floral and fragrant. A delightfully nutty and buttery biscuit, its recipe took five years to perfect, with pineapple wintermelon jelly and delicate egg yolk shavings. A fried popcorn chicken cutlet with Thai basil pesto sandwich with just the right amount of crunch. The total amount of caffeine came in just about 2 cups of coffee, and I left pretty satisfied, but this being San Gabriel, grabbed some dim sum to go afterwards. The experience was 2.5 hours, and there were a total of 4 guests served at a time. The menu changes periodically and they will return in October if you want to try the next Season.

    Ahma is singlehandedly the best coffee experience I've ever had in my life…read more Josh and team take care of you from the moment you walk into their home, where you not only feel like a valued customer, but a part of their family. Perhaps because, yes, it is their literal home (which, of course, has an incredibly relaxing vibe that provides the familiar feeling of visiting a relative or cousin's home, or perhaps dare I say, even "Ahma's" (Grandma's) home). Now to the actual bread and butter: the thoughtfulness of the pairings was next level. But that was somehow topped by the painstaking precision and craftsmanship of Josh and his coffees. He brews them all with not only the utmost accuracy of temperature and ratios, but provides unique and never-before-tasted flavors, with the greatest of passion poured into every drop. I mean, I swear you can taste the actual love he put in there. I highly, HIGHLY recommend this unique experience in the greater Los Angeles area. Ahma is THE BEST!

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    Popcorn Chicken Sandwich
    Popcorn Chicken Sandwich
    Ahma

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