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    Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

    4.1 (68 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Dubai chocolate mochi cookie.
    Rowena A.

    Not too bad. I really like the banana flavor. My mom got a bacon cream cheese bread thing. That was very good. I tried their matcha previously at another location and I was not a fan. Can't wait to try the corn latte next.

    Ashley H.

    Ahhh I'm pretty sad about this review. I like Smoking Tiger and love their Pineapple Express from their San Gabriel, Buena Park, and Cerritos location. My Pineapple Express taste like the tea has been brewed 3 times over. Our drinks were super light tasting and more watered down. They remade our drinks for us and it was the same batch. One guy went to go investigate and try it for himself but the other guy was already remaking our drinks. Im used to a smaller cup which it packs a punch but im noticing that they used the 16 oz cups, and we got it on a 20% off Pineapple Express day, so wondering if they're watering down on purpose ? Idk wish I could make sense of it.

    Bori-cano
    Shirley W.

    Legit coffee so close to me from work! This replaced the old boba shops they used to have here, but thank goodness smoking tiger is here. Students are studying, chatting around. Perfect place for quality coffee and pastries! I didn't know there was a Smoking Tiger app, so I got my $5 off for my first drink, which was the Bori-cano. This was pretty delicious! I enjoyed how it was nutty and light. It was also got me really wired, so that was well worth lol. They sell all the viral chewy cookies here for around $4. Drinks are made quickly since it seems that have a good amount of employees behind the counter, when the store isn't too busy. Compared to other coffee shops, it's not as aesthetic as the other smoking tigers, but it's still pretty decent. Definitely still has the boba shop vibe for some reason, but still a vibeee.

    Jeju Matcha Latte
    Jennifer K.

    Delicious Jeju Matcha Latte!! I got the Jeju Matcha Latte. My first impression was that the color of the matcha was a beautiful green color, and the cup sleeve was so cute! The drink itself was so good! The matcha latte is a bit more bitter than regular Japanese matcha lattes, but it was still very good. I got mine with oat milk so the flavor was more enhanced. The cafe had tons of seating and tables, and it was very clean. There were a handful of people studying, and there was still a ton of seating. The dessert display had lots of options, and it all seemed very stocked up for a Saturday afternoon. There's merchandise, stickers, and coffee grounds sold in the shelves against the wall. The employee was kind and patient. I took a while looking at the menu, and he was patient. He made the drink, and he made it very quickly using the matcha whisk. I would come here again! There was a good drink selection on the menu, and the dessert stock was a lot better than the one in Cerritos.

    Sweet Corn Latte
    Bry M.

    Such a great spot to hang!!! Came here on Mother's Day with our loved ones & we're pleasantly surprised by the charming atmosphere of this shop! We were politely greeted and served excellent coffee. We tried the Banana Latte & the Sweet Corn Latte. Both were excellent and you honestly cannot go wrong with ANY of the drinks. We got a few good items such as the croissants, my personal favorite was the musubi croissant! Such an amazing cross over. Will definitely be visiting again in the future. Thank you!

    Elizabeth S.

    I was in the area and saw that this place opened recently. I got the Smokin Spaniard which is espresso with condensed milk, cinnamon, and hazelnut. It was strong and not too sweet. They also had a little selection of Korean pastries. Lots of seating area which is good for local college students nearby to study. They have an app, staff is nice and the place is clean.

    Banana Milk Latte (top left), two seasonal drinks (center & right)
    Katie L.

    My friend and I stopped by here on the way to their apartment, and it was such a vibe! Drinks were sooo good! We shared our drinks w two other friends, who enjoyed all three lattes as well. My banana milk latte was exactly the flavor I was hoping for, with the nostalgic 바나나 우유 taste from my childhood! And the 죠리퐁 topping on the seasonal latte was such a cute touch Service was excellent- one of the employees checked on us as soon as we approached the line (though we were still checking the menu). He was patient with us when we were indecisive for a while. He also gave us two free stickers, maybe part of some promotion? The aesthetic is gorgeous! Loved the traditional Korean architectural style on the counter design (the woodwork frame pattern)

    Smokin' Spaniard
    Dar O.

    Located in a shopping center near Cal Poly Pomona. Good amount of parking and seating inside and out. Friendly staff and comfortable interior seating area. Got a Smokin' Spaniard as my drink. Great flavor of hazelnut and cinnamon. Got it hot this time, which I liked. I'll have to try cold next time to compare. Also got a Jalapeño Cream Cheese Musubi croissant, which was something I've never had before. Seems like a lot going on, but it was really good! Their selection of drinks and pastries are different from other places in the area. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other options.

    Early morning - more people came as the day went on.
    Eliza O.

    First time here and it was really good! Tried the Tiger Latte and it was just right - good coffee flavor but also sweet enough without being overly sweet. The breakfast sliders were enough for two (for a light breakfast) and the egg was soft and fluffy. It's four sliders on Hawaiian bread with egg, bacon, cheese, and avocado. It comes with a mayo based sauce and a spicy sauce (great kick!). Sauces are on the side, which is fine because it tasted good on its own, too. Also tried the jalapeño spam cream cheese pastry and that was tasty. The lemon earl grey sconkie (scone+cookie?) was also good; you can taste the earl grey and the lemon cream is a balanced sweet for the pastry. The service was friendly and the girl answered a few questions we had. It's a big place with lots of seating and even has some drink mixes for sale, along with some merch. Forgot to take pics of food and seasonal menu.

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    Eddie C.

    Drinks: Jeju Matcha Latte - organic ceremonial grade matcha sweetened with agave Service: made-to-order service; friendly & helpful staff Design: interiors is contemporary with Korean-retro styling and graphics; grey tiled floors, whie walls with wood accents, purple seats and Korean-inspired screen motif; very cool merch designs; cool cup & placemat designs with a cute tiger smoking a pipe Overall: if you want unique Korean-inspired espresso & matcha/hojicha drinks in a cool Korean cafe vibe, then check out this place in Pomona

    Tiger latte
    Coco G.

    First time here!! Glad we checked it out today! Located near the Cal Poly Pomona campus, Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab is where JJBoba used to be. Parking is plentiful and the coffee lab is clean, bright, and inviting. The mascot tiger is super cute, smoking a pipe. Friendly staff who help you through all the various choices, including what kind of espresso you would like in your drink! Lots of matcha and coffee drinks. We ordered an espresso tonic and a strawberry matcha, both iced. The drinks were made to order and ready in 10 minutes. The iced strawberry matcha (5/5!!! )brought nostalgic happy memories of my childhood--authentic strong bitter matcha like in Japanese tea ceremonies; --and strawberry milk like my mom made for us (fresh cut strawberries with honey and milk on top for a healthy dessert). So glad I tried it! My husband ordered a second drink, an iced Tiger latte (caramel and brown sugar espresso with oat milk) Lots of tables available where friends gather to catch up, or to study. Very packed on a Sunday afternoon! Highly recommend! Come check it out!

    Assortment if scones and pastries
    Mickey L.

    Smoking tiger is a really a great chain. This is thier new recent location in a strip mall. Parking is ample in a tight lot. The decor inside is fresh and minimalistic. There are ample hang out areas. The pastry here ate all too notch with my favorite being the earl grey sconkie. The sandwiches are usually on point as well. Overall done be shy and come over to get some unique Korean cafe experiences.

    Black sesame hojicha
    Mike C.

    First time trying this place out and i got the black sesame hojicha and black yuzu tea. They were both pretty decent. Black sesame was a little bit overpowering though. The workers were nice and helpful. The only reason why i gave it a 3 star was because they put way too much ice in both drinks.

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    Everything was so good here the service, the drink, and the atmosphere! I will definitely be back

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    Ask the Community - Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

    Are these hours temporary? I work nearby but can't make a visit because you close so early

    Yes! We’re still in our soft open phase while we hire and train our staff! Regular hours will go well into the evening!

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    Spike's Cake Shop - Tres Leches Cake with fruit topping, half sheet.

    Spike's Cake Shop

    3.5(385 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    •$$

    Fresh Bread delicious the service amazing very sweet ,nice !! Order 2 cheese Tamales and the…read moreTamales were delicious pretty bummed I didn't order anymore or a chicken or beef one I will definitely will visit here when I come back to California!!!! Sorry I forgot to take pictures we kinda ate everything before we could lol

    The bread is good, but I received poor service. I waited in…read moreline like everyone else, and when I reached the register the owner with dark hair and mustache , ignored me completely. He turned to a man standing off to the side and rang him up instead. No "excuse me," no "I'll be right with you," nothing. I even mentioned my tray being there. The manager smiled and winked. When I asked why he skipped me, he said he didn't see me. (But I told you my tray was 1st) I was standing directly in front of him. He didn't apologize or acknowledge the mistake. Then he gave me the wrong receipt. When I returned to get the correct one, he wouldn't even hand it to me -- he told me to pull it from the machine myself. Again, no apology, no courtesy. I left feeling disrespected and dismissed. Customer service matters, and this experience was not okay. I hate to think that ignoring woman is a culture that is STILL tolerated. I witnessed that dismissive behavior and disrespect towards another female while I patiently waited in line. The man that was helped first over me, should NOT have accepted this poor behavior and allowed me to be skipped. Ladies don't accept being diminished. Point it out when you feel uncomfortable or devalued. That poor behavior needs to change. Sé mejor, Spikes Bakery , y sé una mejor representación de nuestra (mi) cultura. I will no longer give my business to SPIKES Bakery. El pan es bueno, pero el servicio que recibí no lo fue. Esperé en la fila como todos, y cuando llegué a la caja, el dueño --de cabello oscuro y bigote-- me ignoró por completo. Se volteó hacia un hombre que estaba a un lado y lo atendió a él primero. No hubo "permítame", ni "ya voy con usted", nada. Incluso le mencioné que mi charola estaba ahí. Él sonrió y me guiñó el ojo. Cuando le pregunté por qué me brincó, dijo que no me vio. (Pero yo le dije que mi charola estaba primero). Yo estaba directamente frente a él. No se disculpó ni reconoció su error. Luego me dio el recibo equivocado. Cuando regresé por el correcto, ni siquiera quiso entregármelo --me dijo que lo sacara yo misma de la máquina. Otra vez, sin disculpa, sin cortesía. Me fui sintiéndome irrespetada y descartada. El servicio al cliente importa, y esta experiencia no estuvo bien. Me duele pensar que ignorar a una mujer sea una conducta que TODAVÍA se tolera. Presencié ese mismo comportamiento y falta de respeto hacia otra mujer mientras yo esperaba pacientemente en la fila. El hombre que fue atendido primero NO debió aceptar ese mal comportamiento ni permitir que me brincaran. Mujeres, no acepten ser disminuidas. Señálenlo cuando se sientan incómodas o devaluadas. Ese comportamiento tiene que cambiar. Ya no le daré mi negocio a SPIKES Bakery. *** FYI they have so many reviews because they bought the business name from another business that did well. Too bad new management didn't keep the quality, I got this information from the manager a few months back when I mentioned, what a usual name for a Mexican bakery, and he shared the history****

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    Spike's Cake Shop - Birthday Cale

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    Spike's Cake Shop - $4.16 charge, didn't get my full order. When I called they told me this was my mistake.

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    $4.16 charge, didn't get my full order. When I called they told me this was my mistake.

    Crème Bakery - Fruit tart

    Crème Bakery

    4.6(566 reviews)
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    Just found this cutest bakery in downtown Claremont and we are OBSESSED…read more Fresh bakery, cozy vibes, and everything tasted so good!! Me and my bf both LOVED the sandwiches!!!! And we also got the chocolate brownie candle!!! Smelled sooo good, such a cute touch! Definitely one of those places you'll keep coming back to

    Very unfriendly employees and I was in there at probably the most scarce day/time. My husband and…read moreI had gone to another store along the street of this store and decided to swing by for the first time just to take a look. It was a regular, old Wednesday morning a couple of hours after they opened and there was only one customer in there at the time who was already seated, so it wasn't busy by any means. There were FIVE employees in there at the time and not one of them greeted us. In fact, I felt quite unwelcomed by their immediate ignoring silence and this, "what are you doing in here" non-verbal, emotionless vibe. When I finally bent down to take a closer look at the food, one of the ladies finally, seemingly reluctantly mumbles something. We (replied but) quickly left after that. Makes you not want to spend your hard-earned money at this establishment. When a place depends on the public to succeed or not, it's always odd to see when they don't care one way or the other. Great, I'll take my money elsewehere for sure.

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    Fresh baked bread

    Crème Bakery - Sandwich menu as of 9/2023

    Sandwich menu as of 9/2023

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    R & J Bakery - Wedding cake made by R&J

    R & J Bakery

    4.4(81 reviews)
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    This is my family's go to for birthday cakes! Our favorite is the fresh strawberry filling. Always…read moreamazing!!

    I was super excited to find this bakery on Yelp as I grew up on old school Chinese cakes from LA…read moreChinatown / SGV and my family prefers them to Non-Asian cakes (i.e. Costco/supermarket/Porto's, non-asian bakeries). I called in a few days ago to order an 8" strawberry cake for my husband's birthday and requested no almonds on the side since my kids are allergic. I went to pick it up today and found the bakery in an Asian shopping plaza next to the Asian market. They had a few buns in the shelf as you walk in, so I picked up a coconut bun to try (only $1.50! Yay!). The interior is bare bones, with a few dusty fake cakes for display. The bakery shelves are covered up since they don't seem to sell anything besides cakes and a few buns. We ate the cake tonight but I was silently crying tears inside. While the sponge cake itself was nostalgically good, I noticed that there were barely any strawberries in the cake. It's summer and full on strawberry season, so to see that they were so skimpy on the strawberries was a major disappointment. This has got to be the saddest Asian strawberry cake I've ever had. In. My.life. All of our slices of cake had a sliver of strawberry hiding in a massive amount of cream (I guess to make the cake look bigger and taller). I ordered a strawberry cake, not a cream cake with a strawberry garnish. I added an extra star for the cake quality, but am not a fan of the excessive cream-to-cake ratio or the lack of strawberries in the filling. There are better Asian cakes available on the other end of the 10, so I won't be back. Cash only. Also, fyi, this bakery is in a neighborhood where I saw 5 scantily clad prostitutes walking the streets (at 2:00 in the afternoon) and about 6 homeless people were hanging out in the plaza a few feet away from the bakery.

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    R & J Bakery - Birthday cake with strawberries inside

    Birthday cake with strawberries inside

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    Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - cafes - Updated September 2026

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