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    Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

    4.2 (134 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Linda L.

    Solid coffee lab & happy to have this rather than more Starbucks around this area. Ample parking by 99 ranch. Very cute interior with Korean art decors and quite spacious. Seats are not very comfortable, maybe so you get out sooner Service was ok. I think it's just a very laid back vibe, but the cashier was smiley and nice. I got the banana latte and I loved it! Very unique and refreshing. Will come back for more flavors. Speaking of flavors, their soft cookies had cool variety but I can't justify the tiny individual cookies for the price.

    Van L.

    I've been to their Cerritos location and fell in love but surprisingly, this location's drinks and garlic cream cheese bread wasn't up to par. The bread was a little stale while our drinks were mostly milk. I don't recommend ordering their matcha drinks unless you prefer a very subtle matcha flavor but their hojicha was decent!

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    Claudia H.

    Finally visited Smoking Tiger cafe for the first time. I came specifically to get the black sesame chewy cookie since I haven't seen that anywhere else! It was much less sweet compared to dubai chocolate chewy cookies I've had elsewhere. I actually really liked it! It was $4.50 so kind of expensive for how tiny it is, but I'd say it's more worth it than getting a dubai chocolate one. I also got the iced banana latte with oat milk, less sweet and less ice. I don't think this drink was for me because it was still way too sweet. Also you can barely taste the coffee. And I am not usually the biggest fan of coffee so I don't normally mind if the coffee isn't so strong, but even this one I felt was not enough coffee. The staff are all very nice and friendly though. I would come back to try other drinks or pastries. Nice addition to 99 ranch complex!

    Hojicha cheesecake
    Zinnia V.

    Located inside the 99 ranch building, Smoking Tiger is located on the side closest to Nogales. The service was good and our drinks came out fast. I wish the corn latte had more corn flavor to it as it usually does, but the coffee was great nonetheless. My aunt enjoyed her Spaniard latte. We also go the hojicha cheesecake, the flavor was light and not too sweet but it was a little wet at the bottom. Overall nice spot for coffee!

    Delicious!
    Mindy T.

    Delicious! Especially the corn coffee. Yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Delicious! Especially the corn coffee. Yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Matcha scone
    Meuy S.

    I randomly stopped by Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab and honestly after dim sum next door... I'm glad I did. First off, super easy parking since it's in a big plaza (huge plus already). Walking in, the place felt really clean and modern but still cozy. Lots of natural light and you can see all their coffee equipment behind the counter, which made it feel like they actually care about what they're making. I ordered the sweet corn latte (which I was kinda unsure about at first lol) and a matcha scone. The latte ended up being surprisingly good, creamy, and slightly sweet. Not too heavy or overly sweet. The matcha scone had that nice slightly crispy top but soft inside, and the matcha flavor wasn't too strong or bitter. It's a really chill spot, good for catching up with someone or just sitting there with a drink. Nothing felt rushed and the vibe was just easygoing. Overall, simple, clean, and good quality. I'd definitely come back to try more drinks.

    Strawberry matcha latte
    Valerie C.

    My friends and I stopped in Smoking Tiger while waiting for our takeout at Jinsol. The coffee shop is bright and clean. Service was very friendly and fast. Strawberry Matcha 3.5/5 - not the best I had, it was a little watery, and matcha was on the lighter side. Strawberry puree was not very strong. Banana Milk Latte 4/5- my friend liked it. It wasn't too sweet or too strong. Black Sesame latte 4/5- my friend liked it as well, I was hoping to try the cream cheese garlic bread but it was sold out. There were many different scones options left, and many of them sounded very interesting to me, like the lemon earl gray scone, and the cinnamon honey scone. I ended up getting the Lotus s'mores scone which was 4.5/5 for me. It wasn't too dry ( I reheated it for 5 sec before serving).

    Maureen M.

    Good customer service and a welcoming atmosphere. I came specifically for the matcha, but unfortunately it was a bit watered down and not quite what I was hoping for. That said, they have a wide selection of other drinks and pastries that looked great, and I'd be open to trying something else if I'm in the neighborhood again. Overall, a decent spot with friendly service.

    Matcha apple cider
    Natalie L.

    Stopped by here a few times while I was visiting family in Rowland, and the drinks are great! The persimmon leaf tea was naturally slightly sweet and earthy, and I could see this being great iced on a hot day. Smoking Tiger also has so many unique drink options, like I've never heard of someone combining matcha and apple cider (seasonal drink). I haven't tried any pastries, but they look great! The workers are ridiculously nice, and I could see myself working here since it's a nice, quiet shop.

    Nancy L.

    Coffee is a 5/5 -nutty, rich, not to cinnamony I wish this place can open earlier so I can get coffee before work! This place is a great study place if you don't mind the noise. They have stable internet connection and there are a couple tables for seating. The service was quick and staff were friendly. I did not feel like I was rushed to leave. Stayed here ~5hrs on a Saturday!

    Banana milk latte
    Jennifer C.

    Finally checked this place off my bucket list! The menu looks amazing with so many "yummy" options, but unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to the hype. The Space: The shop is actually a great size--plenty of room if you're looking for a group hangout spot or a quiet corner to study. The Drink: I asked for a recommendation for a first-timer, and the staff suggested the Banana Milk Latte. We waited about 10 minutes for our order, but sadly, it was a letdown. Even though I ordered it iced, it was served lukewarm. If it had actually been chilled, it probably would have been great, but drinking a warm "iced" latte just didn't meet expectations.

    Strawberry Matcha Latte
    Joy C.

    Review is solely for the drink, if I included desserts I tried (sesame + hazelnut chewy cookie), the rating would be 4 stars. - Strawberry Matcha Latte: Not too strong of a matcha flavor on this, but the strawberry bits were good! Probably would not order again Love the abundance of parking at this location and service was great! People were nice and love that it's super close to Rowland Heights compared to the one on Temple

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    Arwen L.

    This place is so awesome. They have really good seating and they also have the new Dubai mochi which is so good and must get. It would be a good place to study or grab something to catch up with someone and the sheets are really comfy and they also have a lot of outlets and free Wi-Fi. They have a range of drinks to order from, and they also have sweet and savory treats. I would want to gatekeep this place but this place is just too good. The surface here is really fast too. They have you order at the front after you decide what you want and you would pick up your drink drinks and they also provide free water. Easter is the best

    Strawberry Matcha, Hojicha Latte

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    Little Swan

    Little Swan

    4.2
    (81 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    Speaks Mandarin
    Free parking

    Stopped by for some pastries and honestly I was pretty surprised at how good they are…read more The prices were a bit higher in my opinion than other bakeries, but the quality made it worth it. Mochi bun - I don't remember the exact name but it has walnuts inside and on top of the bun. Inside the bun there's chunks of brown sugar mochi. The subtle fragrance of brown sugar and crisp walnuts really hit the spot. The best thing is that they're not overly sweet either. Sweet potato bun (?)- forgot the name but it's a long roll with purple sweet potato in it. Again, not overly sweet and very enjoyable. Their breads are very soft and fluffy. Service is fast but the girl behind the counter spoke a bit too fast. If you need a bag they charge 15 cents for paper bags, so bring your own.

    My husband and I made a special trip to visit this bakery with high hopes. Most everything was…read moretasty except one thing. I wanted to try the Durian Crepe cake slice. I hope I would have tasted it while we were in the area so I could exchange it for something else. When I opened the clear box it let out a not so pleasant smell. It looked "ok" so I tasted it but it tasted as bad as it smelled. As I looked closer it has some small mold spores at different areas. If you're not from the area try their items before you drive off would be my suggestion to avoid having a similar experience.

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    Kee Wah Bakery

    3.4
    (217 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We have been to a number of bakeries in the area and wish we had known about this sooner. This is…read moremore of your traditional asian bakery as opposed to some of the newer fusion ones that cater to younger crowd. Like we couldn't find BBQ Pork Bun at other places until we came here! The bakery is in a strip mall with plenty of parking. It's quite small in there and I can see that it could get crowded when it gets busy. On this day there were only a few patrons. It also looks like they have a rewards program We got Egg tarts, Bolo Bun, Matcha Bun, Red Bean Bun, BBQ Pork ?Bun, and Curry Pork Bun. Everything was good - good size, high qualty. Bolo had the perfect crisp. Buns were super soft and moist with lots of filling. Lots of places you have to take a few bites before hitting filling. These one; first bite! The only slight disappointment was the Matcha bun didn't have a super strong flavor. Staff were fine. You really have to go to them to ask questions as they don't come to you. It's a bit pricey but worth it. We definitely, we be getting more buns from them in the future.

    Small bakery in a strip mall on Nogales right off the 60. What a wonderful bakery…read more Moon cakes: that's what bright me here first. The moon cake's paste is absolutely heavenly. Smooth, moist and wonderfully flavored. They have 3 different types of egg tarts, all awesome. The meat and curry pies are yummy!! Highly recommended!

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    Duke Bakery

    Duke Bakery

    4.0
    (528 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    This is a small bakery in a very busy plaza that has plenty of parking but very busy. It took me a…read morewhile to park but I was determined to visit them. It had been a long time since I had had them and was in the area. I was not leaving without stopping by. I finally found parking and walked in, they had their different bread on display with some having samples available for you to try. They are very casual grab and go type of place. I didn't find exactly what I was looking for, but got something similar. I got a chocolate roll cake and when going to checkout I saw these huge muffin looking like bread. The guy behind the counter was very nice and trying to explain to me what the were but he didn't speak much English, instead he called a younger person to help me and she was super friendly and helpful. I decided to try one and I wish I would've purchased more than one since it was so fluffy and tasty! I came back in a different occasion and the didn't have that fluffy muffin thing and it sounds like it's a Saturday thing. I will be back on a Saturday to try to get ahold of at least one.

    I have mixed feelings about Duke Bakery, though part of that may be due to the horrible traffic and…read moreparking situation in Diamond Plaza. Just getting into and around the plaza can be frustrating enough to make me think twice about visiting. Once you finally find a parking spot, Duke Bakery offers a good variety of pastries and breads. The portions are noticeably larger than those at 85°C Bakery, which is a plus. :)) Unfortunately, that's where my enthusiasm starts to fade. While the selection looks appealing, I found several of the breads to be on the dry side and lacking the flavor I was hoping for. Womp-womp. This location--along with their other shops in the San Gabriel Valley and Irvine--seems to follow a similar setup, but the service here felt a bit odd. When I walked in, no one was at the counter, and the employee was in the back, so I had to call out for assistance.

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    Bonjour Bakery

    Bonjour Bakery

    4.7
    (138 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $

    My partner has been on a sweet potato kick. From a guy who opts out of potatoes except for fries,…read morehe suddenly discovered the flavors of sweet potato. I thought, what about a sweet potato cake. Found two Korean bakers that had sweet potato cakes on the menu. It was kismet this bakery was just down the street from a restaurant we chose for his birthday dinner. I called and the owners took down my name and the fact I'll be there around 7 at night. Didn't even take down payment info or number. I got there a little after 7 & saw they had sweet potato cakes left. Reasonably priced too! $40 for larger and $30 for smaller. I thought $30 would work for just 4 of us but for $10 extra, my partner thought we should splurge. The owner remembered me from the phone call and addressed me by name. While his wife was ringing me up, her husband came up to me with a bag of bread to throw in. That was so sweet. With their service, variety and price point, we'll be back. The cake was delicious too. Not sure how cold their display is but the cream filling in the middle was just cold enough to taste like soft serve ice cream. Intentional or not, it was delicious!

    Stopped by on my birthday and picked up a mixed berry cake. It was absolutely delicious.... fresh,…read moretasty, and beautifully made. What really stood out was the kindness of the owners. They were incredibly welcoming and even gave my 14-year-old daughter two complimentary breads. Great service, great people, and great desserts. I highly recommend supporting this bakery!

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    Powdered Donut with Yellow Crme - we got some as gifts and some for ourselves - loved it!
    Powdered Donut with Yellow Crme - we got some as gifts and some for ourselves - loved it!
    Fresh Strawberries and Crme Bun - we got some as gifts and some for ourselves - light flavor and lots of cream inside
    Fresh Strawberries and Crme Bun - we got some as gifts and some for ourselves - light flavor and lots of cream inside
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