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    Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

    4.4 (148 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Earl Grey Double Matcha Latte / 얼그레이 더블 말차 라떼
    Diana N.

    This was my first time coming here since I have pass by this place it's located near Ulta. I have been wanting to try a new coffee spot. Today, I got the Earl grey double matcha latte. I would give this drink a 3/5 since the matcha wasn't sweet enough for me and the Earl grey really helps the flavor mixing in with the matcha. The service was fast & employee is super nice and friendly. The store has a great atmosphere, spacious, and clean. There is plenty of parking. There is indoor and outdoor seating & cute place to do some work or homework. I would give this place another try if their matcha wasn't good enough or try a different drink.

    Jonathan B.

    Smoking tiger is always good their food and drinks always hit the right spot and their branding is cute

    Came for the bread!!
    michelle l.

    Omg this place is so cute. That garlic and cream cheese bread! Wow so delicious. The ladies are so nice and friend . Will be back for more.

    Dalgona Latte
    Andy T.

    Went to this Smoking Tiger Lab for an afternoon coffee. The Dalgona latte was not too sweet and hit the spot on a hot day. Service for the drink was quick. There were both interior and outdoor seating available but opted for the seats inside for the A/C. There were a few people working at the time and does seem like a good study spot.

    Dubai Chewy Cookie
    Nikki Y.

    Stopped by to try the Dubai chewy cookie! It was delicious and didn't disappoint (: Smoking Tiger is always in the know when it comes to good treats. Looking forward to what new sweet treats are on the horizon!

    Garlic Cream Cheese Bagel, Spam Musubi Croissant, and corn mochi.
    Brendan V.

    I had just found out about this place and it was vibe. If you are indecisive, the staff is very patient and helpful. I had the Seoul Breakfast, which was a light black tea with 1 pump of agave. It was refreshing and light. What really surprised me was the Spam Musubi Croissant. I loved it. The musubi was a very unique experience. It was crispy, butter, lightly glazed and I was pleasantly greeted by jalapeno cream cheese and spam.

    Sweet Corn Latte and Tiger Latte
    Jax L.

    I recommend the Tiger latte and corn latte. Sweetness level is perfect: not too sweet. Food was underwhelming: Their garlic cream cheese bagel is super rich - I recommend sharing it with a friend. They use sweet whipped cream cheese. They serve a breakfast sandwich with four Hawaiian rolls. It is super fresh, but the flavors are very boring. It comes with 3 to 4 different salty unrecognizable sauces. They use a watery sour guacamole instead of actual avocados. I did not like that. Space is clean, but small: seats about 10 ppl or less? Cute decor and merch. Service is fast and friendly. I will be back soon.

    Ly L.

    Small, clean, and new-looking Korean coffee shop with a simple, modern vibe. They have a cooler stocked with convenient grab-and-go bottled drinks and packaged desserts, which is a nice touch if you're in a hurry. We took our drinks to go. Hubby was craving matcha, so he ordered the Earl Grey Double Matcha Latte. Unfortunately, it was barely sweet at all. To us, it tasted very bland; even with the double serving of matcha, the flavor was surprisingly light and not very pronounced. I personally prefer a little sweetness to enhance the matcha flavor, so this wouldn't be my drink of choice, and I probably wouldn't order it again. We also tried the Smoking Spaniard, a Spanish latte with espresso, condensed milk, hazelnut, and cinnamon. I liked this one much better, mainly because the hint of cinnamon gave it some character. Without that extra flavor, it might have tasted just as mild. Overall, the drinks were okay but not my favorites. I'd probably stick to Taiwanese boba drinks or Vietnamese coffee when I'm craving something with a stronger, sweeter flavor profile.

    Jerome A.

    First time trying this coffee spot. It's a bit hidden, but in a newer plaza in Garden grove. Service is fast and friendly and coffee is very good. Sign up with their app for some good deals including $3 thursdays for tiger latte.

    Oreo cookie
    Paloma O.

    I felt very luck to find Smoking Tiger on a weekend open later in the evening. When I walked in, the cashier was extremely kind and helpful. She asked if it was my first time there and went over some of the drinks with me, which really made me appreciate this place. I ended up getting the Smokin Spaniard as a hot drink. I also got an oreo cookie that was divine. My drink was delicious and smooth. There are a few tables to sit, and it was a cool vibe inside with music playing and merch available. I look forward to coming back and trying the banana milk latte.

    Jeju Matcha Latte (Left) and Banana Milk Latte (Right)
    Diana N.

    This is the second time I've been here and both times it's been pretty empty so it seems like the perfect spot to study! It has a few tables inside and outside and is relatively quiet. There is plenty of parking in the plaza. I tried the banana milk latte and it was really good! It wasn't too sweet and the banana seemed to come from the banana milk (obviously) but it wasn't like a syrup. The drinks came out fast and the person taking our order was super nice. Their pastries also look really good and I've had the banana bread before, they asked if I would like it warmed up and it was so good. It was moist and soft.

    Matcha and hojicha
    Thuy H.

    Very cute place for a study area. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The drink was good but not great. Matcha is not strong, but the hojicha was really good. Wish they add a little more sweetener as it is seems lacking. They also have dessert/pastry but we didn't order any. Maybe we come back to order another time.

    jalapeño cream cheese musubi croissant and berries n cream matcha (seasonal drink)
    Amanda N.

    stopped by today since it was near the nail salon i go to for pedis. got the jalapeño cream cheese musubi croissant and the berries n cream matcha. the croissant was great. the matcha was a little too milky but the flavor was good. i've been to other smoking tiger locations and liked the coffee. i feel there's a lot of places that do matcha in the area so it can be hard to beat. but their coffee is solid.

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    Da Vien Coffee

    Da Vien Coffee

    4.5
    (1.9k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Still high from my medical mission trip in Vietnam 2 short weeks ago, I was missing Vietnam and on…read morethe search for a Vietnamese coffee that had the strength to knock you out because it was so strong. Nearby a fav viet comfort food place (Hien Thành) I frequent, Da Viên stood. I had seen it before but was usually too full to stop by. Well today was the day and they did not disappoint. I told the cashier it was my first time there so I needed guidance on recommendations. I knew I wanted a power punch yet flavorful coffee. She suggested the egg cream or ube cream and I was also eyeing their signature marble drip but she said it was lighter bc there was more milk. She asked if I wanted a sampling, uh YES!! She gave me 2 clean separate spoons so I could savor and discern my selection. The space is thoughtfully curated, modern and clean. Staff is friendly and helpful, service great! It was packed so immediately I knew it had to be good. And the customers were right, the ube cream coffee was magnificent. Suffice to say, I'm coming back!!

    We stopped by this Da Vien location before our hour-long drive, and it was the perfect stop. I was…read morecraving their Matcha Einspänner, which has become my go-to matcha drink. Every time I order it here, it's consistently delicious. We also tried the strawberry tea for the first time, and I'd definitely order it again. Even at 100% sweetness, it wasn't overly sweet and had a really refreshing flavor. We used the self-service kiosk to order, and our drinks were made surprisingly fast. The café was clean, tidy, and had a quiet atmosphere, making it a nice spot to relax or get some work done. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area.

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    Strawberry green tea milk with shot of ube foam
    Strawberry green tea milk with shot of ube foam
    Egg Cream Coffee (egg cream & cocoa powder topped over Vietnamese iced coffee)
    Egg Cream Coffee (egg cream & cocoa powder topped over Vietnamese iced coffee)
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    Airoma Cafe

    Airoma Cafe

    4.6
    (2.4k reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    I get the hype! Airoma Cafe constantly ranks high on the list of best matcha spots in Southern…read moreCalifornia. The cafe is cute with a small number of interior tables. They are located in the same plaza as Brodard, Vox Kitchen, Rol Handbar, etc. in Fountain Valley. This location is open later than the other Airoma. They use ceremonial matcha which makes a huge difference. I ordered the strawberry matcha latte (74% sweet) after trying one previously in LA. I paid and waited for my order to be ready. After a few minutes, I received my order. I shook it up and tried it. Delicious! Even better than I remembered. My husband who doesn't usually enjoy matcha, tried it and liked it. He does not dig the earthy taste, but this drink changed his perspective. Airoma made my husband a believer in matcha. We do not usually go out too often for matcha, but when I'm in the mood next, this place will be a must visit. I'll have to try their egg coffee in the future too.

    Came here upon the recommendation of a friend to try a matcha drink, because I told her I don't…read morelike them because they're too gritty. She assured me that Airoma does not serve gritty matcha. I was worried about the line, so I ordered ahead. Great choice, because I didn't have time to stand in the line that had already formed! My Double Matcha was ready when I arrived, and I am happy to report that there was no gritty sediment! I will be coming here for my future matcha fixes!

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    Double matcha latte
    Double matcha latte
    Matcha Einspanner
    Matcha Einspanner
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    Astra Bean

    Astra Bean

    4.4
    (374 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    astra bean is delicious and lovely! i truly hope this place gets all the recognition it deserves…read more the staff were super accommodating and let us sample teas and jelly's before ordering which was super helpful and gave me a better sense of what i would want to order next time. we will definitely be back!

    Of course you would hear they're going with a space theme when you see the name of this boba shop…read more Oddly enough, i've been to a few boba shops with the same theme lol. Although, first impression, I really liked how clean it is with great lighting and seating! The one thing that really bumped up my review for this place was how CLEAN the restroom is. Especially with their fancy toilet that it's foot sensor? that's crazy. Definitely a top-notch bathroom cause I felt so safe in there lol. Anyways, ordering was easy, which you can just place it at the kiosk. I got the matcha jasmine oolong tea (with 30% sugar and jasmine oolong jelly) since it was most reviewed here on Yelp. It was really good! Very refreshing and the right amount of sweetness. The matcha could be bolder, but I thought it was still a nice touch to have with the drink. The Jasmine Oolong Jelly was a lot denser than I imagined, kind of like the texture of a rainbow jelly (but not as bouncy), but it was still pretty delicious! The overall flavors were pretty good for a boba drink. I was initially intrigued by their durian coffee, but their tea here is actually pretty good. Not sure how their coffee is here, but will definitely try next time if in the mood for coffee! Also the cups here are pretty cute! They pay attention to even the texture of the cup since it's inspired by the moon.

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    Acerola Dragon Fruit with peach boba
    Acerola Dragon Fruit with peach boba
    Jasmine Oolong
    Jasmine Oolong
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    Viland Coffee

    Viland Coffee

    4.0
    (536 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $
    Locally owned & operated
    Minority-owned & operated

    Some time ago, after playing pickleball in Irvine. I decided to visit Viland Coffee since it's just…read moreopened. Viland Coffee is an upscaled, comfortable, modern bright and clean cafe with tables, seats inside and outside. It's not big, I would say it's similar to a size of most local Starbucks. Service is very friendly. You order at counter and they will call your name when the order is done. So I try young coconut blended coffee with half dozen beignets (you can order 6 or 12 only). My young coconut blended coffee is very smooth. Nice touch of dry coconut on top of cream. It's not super strong coffee or super strong coconut juice, so it's nice combination where they adjusted it perfectly. The beignets are just so good, soft, with good texture and kind of like a donut. I can probably eat 12 easily. It's got powdered sugar on top. It can get busy here, so come here during off peak time is highly recommended! Bakeries alone is worth your time here in my opinion!

    These are definitely adequate drinks but just quite mediocre and overrated; similar drinks could be…read morefound anywhere else. I do find the espresso to be way too strong and more importantly that the flavor is so artificial (including strawberry, ube, etc). I was also quite annoyed once trying to place an order on the sight while it kept crashing; I called in and was second-guessed or interrogated before my order was taken. As I'd lie about the site crashing; oh how ridiculous! But for what it's worth, it's definitely adequate coffee that will get the job done and get you your coffee fix if you're really craving some. It's a small cramped space and not so unique in terms of design or vibe. Quite uncomfortable.

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    Avocado croissant | IG: @socalsnomnoms
    Avocado croissant | IG: @socalsnomnoms
    Matcha & soybean tofu pudding  - matcha did not taste anything like matcha...
    Matcha & soybean tofu pudding - matcha did not taste anything like matcha...
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    Sip Restaurant & Coffee

    Sip Restaurant & Coffee

    4.2
    (355 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    I can't think of a bo ne place better than this. At first the name and motto of the restaurant made…read moreme think they are a drink place with food options on the side, but honestly the food is spectacular and so are the drinks. We tried the bo ne wagyu sot pate and bo ne wagyu sot trung muoi and the flavors were spot on. I ended up liking the flavor of the salted egg yolk more, but you can't go wrong with pate. Salted egg added this umami flavor that's unique and it seemed saucier than the other plate. We even ordered more bread so we can eat the plates clean. And the bread was this nice and fluffy round banh mi that I haven't had in a really long time so what a treat that was. We drank the coconut coffee and egg coffee which were amazing also. Woke us right up.

    Great place to bring a larger group. I got to try several different dishes, and everything was on…read morepoint. Shrimp & Crab Fried Rice - Packed with plenty of seafood, and the fried rice was flavorful without being too heavy Garlic Noodles with Wagyu Beef & French Fries - The fries were crispy, and the Wagyu beef was tender and flavorful. The garlic noodles paired really well with both Garlic Noodles with Salmon - The grilled salmon was tender and not dry at all. So tasty with the garlic noodles There's a great variety of options on the menu, and the prices were very reasonable.

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    Wall Seating
    Wall Seating
    Chả Giò Tôm Thịt - crispy pork & shrimp eggrolls
    Chả Giò Tôm Thịt - crispy pork & shrimp eggrolls
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