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    Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

    4.1 (63 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    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.

    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.

    Exterior
    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!

    Cream cheese garlic bread
    Christina L.

    Was pleasantly surprised that smoking tiger has been expanding so much! I work near here so I've been coming with my coworkers to try out their drinks and pastries since it's walkable distance. I've been to their location in San Gabriel and can say this location is a lot better and spacious compared to that one. I got the app which has been convenient as I order online and can pick up right away. I've tried their seasonal drinks: black sesame hojicha and hotteok latte, and most recently, the raved pastry: cream cheese garlic bread. 1. Black sesame hojicha: 5/10 Was expecting more hojicha taste but left a bit disappointed. It was more grainy and not fully incorporated, also not a lot of black sesame taste actually; more ice. 2. Hotteok latte: 7/10 Loved that this drink was Hotteok-inspired as the nuts on the top was a nice add! This drink was very warm and cinnamon-y. As someone who doesn't drink coffee too much, this was a delicious drink. 3. Cream cheese garlic bread: 8/10 I get the hype - I didn't expect chips on top of the bread as well but this was very addicting and delicious. The cream cheese wasn't too overwhelming and it complemented the garlic. Garlic lovers, you definitely need to try. However, I don't think the price justified the size of it- almost $7 which is basically a drink at that point. Wouldn't get it again but it was nice to try

    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.

    Sherry T.

    I am so glad there is a new drink place in this plaza. I hope it stays! There is ample parking shared with other eateries. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. It was nice to see a good amount of people enjoying themselves. Inside is clean and bright. I am so excited to see the variety of pastries and so many store merch for purchase. Since I just came after lunch, I'll have to come back for some of the pastries. I had the Strawberry Matcha (half sugar) and it was good. I'm so glad this location is closer to home.

    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.

    Garett S.

    One of my favorite Korean coffee chains opens up another location. This one came not too long after Rowland heights location near Cal Poly Pomona is the best coffee shop in the area. This location has the same decor but is a bigger location than Rowland Heights location. They have their signature lattes and also do seasonal lattes. Out of the signature lates, my favorite is the banana latte. Making a good banana latte is not easy and I've had many bad versions of this latte. This one balances the richness of espresso with banana milk. Not too sweet, but you can adjust sweetness level. Great pasties mainly breads and a scone/cookie and cakes. I really only get coffee l, but I imagine the non coffee drinks are great too. This location is about the same distance from the Rowland Heights form me from the IE. I hope one day there will be Smoking Tiger in the IE so I don't have to drive so far, but this place is worth the commute.

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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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    R & J Bakery

    R & J Bakery

    4.4
    (80 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    These cakes are fire!!! Service is straight forward, they take of business. Every time I call and…read moreorder something it's wonderful. Perfect for any occasion!! My go to order is white cake with strawberries and whip cream with almonds on the outside!!! Highly recommend trying this place. Don't let the location scare you it's well worth it!!

    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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