Yummy! 5 stars for the coffee and food alone. I absolutely loved the coffee and pastries. It's one of the best coffees I've ever had. I wanted to try all the desserts! I've been trying to go back but it's far from me. I honestly think the coffee was better than Dutch Bros and Tierra Mia. read more

First time trying this coffee spot. My friend noticed the sign after we had lunch at Marugame Udon, and since it was in the same shopping center, we decided to stop in. She mentioned Smoking Tiger is popular with several locations, so it was nice to try it. We ordered the Tiger Latte and Strawberry Matcha. Both were good, but nothing really stood out. We were hoping to grab a dessert to go with our drinks, but the bakery selection was pretty limited during our visit. Overall, a nice spot to stop for a coffee or matcha if you're in the area. read more

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I had the chance to FINALLY go to the closest Smoking Tiger to me. Which is really funny since I've been to the Cerritos, MPK, and Whittier locations first. This one is just a Coffee Lab, so it doesn't have the extensive baked goods like the Cerritos location, but still has a decent selection towards the cashier area. Some refrigerated chubby cakes and slices, canned and bottled drinks, and then some pre-wrapped baked goods like bread, cookies, mochi, etc. They can warm it for you too I believe. With the increase of Smoking Tigers, I heard from my friend that also frequents these that they're cutting a lot from their menu, food and drink wise. My beloved choco mugwort, please return as a seasonal drink at least. Staff is super friendly and helpful. I was on the fence about ordering a limited seasonal Yakult cold brew style drink but feared that it was going to be more sour than a standard Yakult because of the cold brew and after explaining the flavor profile thoroughly, I opted for a safer drink that I've had before. Their banana milk latte. I'm a caffeine addict and this was a good pick me up. Not super strong and didn't zute me immediately, but this is perfect for those slow release caffeine people who like to sip on their drinks. Perfect banana milk taste after mixing and a perfect coffee for me, not too bitter or sour lol. There's outlets at the tables near the window and lots of places to sit down and hang out. Plenty of parking but it can get busy since a lot of people are in the plaza to go to 99 Ranch or the other businesses (restaurants, shopping, tea, etc.) but also everyone hates parking at the plaza across the street so they're parking here and walking over haha... It's insane this used to be a Diamond Bakery. They've existed since the 70's and 80's and there's only 2 left in existence (Vegas and MPK). Really makes you think of the passage of time. ANYWAYS, there's a point system if you sign up with your phone number and an app where you can access deals, order ahead of time, send gifts, and they have special days each month! read more

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The coffee was good! Got the tiger latte and the flavor was rich and toasty/nutty. Can't wait to go back and try their other flavors, which seemed unique and yummy. Really spacious inside, and small selection of bread. Wish there were more dessert options and bigger tables though, for actually dining in. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Tiger latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

20/10 cream cheese garlic bread. It might be the best thing I've put in my mouth in a while. Let's talk about the coffee though... it's pretty terrible. Agree with other reviews about it tasting watered down with no flavor. Even the Americano. It would be more amazing (and make more money) with better espresso. I would say a bread only place. Everyone working was lovely and the facility seemed clean. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Perfection - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Came here when they first opened and finally made it back! It was much calmer than opening day, which made for a more enjoyable visit. This time we got the Banana Milk Latte and the Sweet Potato Latte. Both were so good! The Banana Milk Latte actually tasted like banana milk and wasn't overly sweet. The Sweet Potato Latte was a surprise!! In a wonderful way. I was expecting something similar to ube or taro, but it really tasted like roasted sweet potatoes. Super unique and honestly delicious. The staff were friendly and you could tell they put care into making the drinks. We haven't tried any of the food yet, but everything we saw out looked really good. The cafe itself has a nice, chill vibe with plenty of seating to hang out, work, or catch up with friends. Definitely a spot we'll keep coming back to. Whenever we're in Rowland Heights, we'll be making a stop at Smoking Tiger! read more

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I want to give 4.5 star, but i like that the quality is always consistent. I have becoming here for a couple times now and try a couple different kind of drinks. I want to say my favorite would be Matcha latte with variety of different milk. I don't know if I like the artificial banana flavor in the banana milk latte, but I definitely enjoyed their matcha flavor simple milk. The pastries are interesting. Sweet potato mochi is bomb, and the garlic bread warmed is really really good as the cream inside makes it so addicting. read more

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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. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Cute spot in the 99 ranch plaza. Friendly service. I got the seasonal Yazu Cano drink. Unfortunately I did not like it. However the pastries I got - lemon earl grey sconzie and cinnamon honey scone, both are amazing!!! So good. I'll try a different drink next time. The one I got has a citrusy and slightly bitter taste and I'm not quite in the mood for that. Other people may like that. I should have gotten a more traditional milk tea or brown sugar latte. But I would definitely come back just for the pastries. :) read more

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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! read more

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I usually go to the Buena Park location but this one is super convenient since it's right at the entrance of 99 Ranch. The shop is pretty small with limited seating, but it's clean, minimalistic, and the service is always quick and friendly. I usually order the smokin' spaniard and it's always solid. This time we also got the corn latte and their seasonal cream top Americano. I'm pretty picky when it comes to corn lattes but this one was surprisingly good. The corn foam was rich, creamy, and not watered down at all. The sweetness level was spot on too. The cream top Americano was another hit. It reminded me of a salted cream coffee with a nice balance between the bitterness of the coffee and the savory cream on top. Smoking tiger has definitely become part of my regular rotation and I can't wait to come back and try more of their seasonal drinks. read more

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). read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Strawberry matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Stopped in for a coffee and unfortunately, the experience was pretty disappointing. The service felt unfriendly and unwelcoming, and the coffee was served noticeably short. Overall, it just wasn't a great experience, and I wouldn't be coming back. read more

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! read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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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. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Matcha apple cider - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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! read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Hojicha cheesecake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Needing a coffee break after our flight. Yelped and found this place inside Ranch 99 (this used to the Diamond Bakery location way back when the market 1st opened, facing Nogalas St) Ordered: -Hot Hojicha Latte (oat) 3.5/5- Good tea flavor. Needed to be way hotter. -Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte 4/5. Good balanced flavors. Not too sweet. -Jeju Matcha 3.5/5 Asked Hubs to order a Garlic Cream Cheese Bun. We ended up getting a Cream Cheese Sausage Roll 3/5 read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Strawberry Matcha, Hojicha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Came here to try the strawberry matcha and it's a lovely drink. It taste great as well! The vibe here is immaculate and everyone here is kind and respectful. Also chill vibes too!! read more

This used to be the Diamond bakery spot. Right next to Happy Harbor. Saw this spot just opened and we decided to check it out. The flavor of the beverages are accurate to the description. I had banana milk latte and my sister had sweet corn latte. It was not too sweet. It's a small drink though.. service was great but it was slow to get our drinks. read more

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Stopped in to try this place after seeing so many great reviews. I ordered the Spaniard (hot). It was just okay for me- the coffee flavor didn't really come through the way I was expecting. I was hoping for a richer espresso taste based on all the rave reviews. The shop itself was nice and the experience overall was fine, but the drink just didn't quite live up to the hype for me. read more

New excuse to stop by this plaza I always pass by. There's a 99 ranch & other small businesses around + I saw a Marugame Udon sign which I'm excited to see open in the same strip! I always get the Corn Latte @ Smoking Tigers & this one was up to par. There's a couple of tables and a clean area but overall the space is pretty small. Service was okay, not unfriendly. Plenty of parking! read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - corn latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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3.5 stars since I think service could be better, but the food and drinks were excellent! We were going in for 99 Ranch and noticed Smoking Tiger was open. Decided to stop by for some drinks and check it out. Parking is easy in the plaza, the places is clean and has a pleasant layout with tables and bench seating. The giant ac/air unit in the middle of the room was a bit annoying, but I guess you do what you gotta do. Not pictured but I love their banana bread. It's was moist and flavorful. Not overly sweet. Their main menu is posted on the tv's and their seasonal rotating menu is by the cashier. We didn't know they had the seasonal until we were just about to order. Prices are fair, although I wish the drink size upcharge and milk substitutes were more clearly visible, not in bottom right corner of the menu and small. Staff/service is meh to be honest. The person taking our order kinda just stood by iPad and didn't say anything until I asked if I could order. No greeting whatsoever, no offer to explain the menu or ask is if we had any questions. Drinks were really good though. Tried the jeju matcha latte. Not overly sweet and you can really taste the matcha. Smokin' Spaniard was also delicious. I love the strong coffee flavor. I'm always hesitant that drinks like that would be overly sweetened where you lose the coffee flavor. This didn't disappoint. Got a peach sparkling drink. Nice and refreshing, though the bits of peaches were just too big and downstairs work with their straws. I would definitely come back and get their drinks again, it's a nice place on the outside of the ranch plaza with delicious drinks. read more

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Simple, delicious drinks! I mean ... and what more can you ask for at a coffee shop? They had enough seating and had delicious drinks! I went for the banana milk latte and the Jeju matcha latte (gave it to my dad), I thought both were great. We already had breakfast so I didn't get to try any of the pastries but they LOOKED delicious! Because they are located at the 99 Ranch Market storefront, you get the market parking lot- I don't know if it's necessarily a good thing on Sunday mornings though. You get a little bit of the after church frenzy and the normal Asian market moms (iykyk) HAHA I can't wait to go back and try the other drinks. I haven't been in the area for some time so I'm a little behind but I'm going to guess this place is pretty popular since they have a few locations. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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Have been here twice and have loved it both times! I love the quality of the espresso and the way you can adjust the sweetness. I've gotten the banana latte and the peach latte which was seasonal. Both were so so good. I would highly reccomend the banana latte. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Came here because I was in the area and needed some caffeine. The interior is clean and the aesthetic is cute. I love their tiger mascot and was honestly tempted to buy some of their merch. I got the peach matcha latte, one of their seasonal drinks. Strong matcha flavor with a layer of peach jam that added a nice sweetness. Also picked up the chubby cheesecake to share with friends later. It was fine, it's like a Japanese fluffy cheesecake, but the top felt a bit overbaked and came off too bready and dense for my taste. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Peach Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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 read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Yummy coffee options with a spacious interior with cute decor. We got two drinks: sweet corn latte and peaches and corn latte. The sweet corn latte is a nice espresso latte with a blend of corn cream which is sweet and bold at the same time. 7/10 Meanwhile the peaches and cream latte is perfectly sweet with chunks of peaches and peach cream top. The biscoff gave the drink more sweetness caramel flavor which compliments the drink well. 8/10 Drinks came out relatively quick and staff is friendly. Shares the same parking lot as 99 Ranch which is a plus. Will definitely come back for the pastries and more drinks! read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Sweet corn latte and Peaches and Cream Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Came in today and was excited to try this Korean coffee shop. We ordered the banana milk latte and the sweet corn latte. The banana latte is a 10/10, nice and sweet but not overly sweet, very smooth. The sweet corn latte actually has no sugar, the title is a bit misleading. It tastes ok. This review is based on the banana milk latte being very good. Workers friendly and service was fast read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Did a quick search to try a new matcha in Rowland Heights & this spot caught my attention. Service- Staff here are very friendly and provide great customer service; I felt welcomed and cared for when I received my order. Atmosphere- It is spacious, clean and modern. There were a few customers studying and reading; a good place to do so! The decor is also very cute. You can even shop for Smoking Tiger merch inside. Quality (matcha)- I ordered the Iced Jeju Matcha Latte and it was extremely top tier. Definitely one of the top matcha's I have tried overall. My mom tried the Strawberry Matcha (which comes iced only) and says it was perfectly sweetened; not too much not too little. Price- Both drinks came out to be around $13ish which is standard anywhere you go, it was definitely worth the price. (CARD ONLY) I tried paying cash, but they don't accept it heads up. Overall, I would come back for the Jeju Matcha! (: read more

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Super cute ambiance and very friendly staff! Add yourself to the member list, its free! Great food items and cakes. read more

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Current menu Jan 2026 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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I was pretty disappointed by my MSGR (misugaru) latte even after adding a shot in it. I thought making it a dirty misugaru would make the flavors of the espresso and roasted grains complement each other, but alas, they didn't. I barely tasted the misugaru and the espresso. It was very milky. I also tried the tiger latte which was much better but also nothing outstanding that would make me come back to try it. It's odd though because I've enjoyed drinks from the other locations, so maybe they're working out the kinks since it's still relatively new. read more

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Bright, clean and crisp - is how I'd describe this little coffee shop/cafe. Located right inside the mall off the Main Street, and opposite the Cricket Wireless store, the servers are friendly and welcoming. We opted for the Tiger Latte which has their signature brown sugar latte with oat milk and espresso (no Tiger ingredients lol). It was so smooth. I opted for the ice version and am very impressed. They also have a rewards system which is free to join where you can rack up points for drink related rewards. They do have some baked goods but you have to get in early before they sell out. Will be back again to try their other signature drinks. read more

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The Spanish Latte is absolutely amazing. I had it iced. I want to try it hot next time. I usually do not get iced drinks but this was refreshing and good with that pick-me-up I needed. It wasn't bitter at all. It did not have that gritty texture either. I also had a couple of the pastries. Those were yummy too. Great for a quick treat. read more

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

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - Delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Smoking Tiger has such a cute and aesthetic atmosphere, perfect for pics, study dates, or just hanging out. Their matcha is really good (and comes in a huge cup ), which makes it worth the trip. The pastries are okay, not my fave, but overall it's such a cozy spot to spend time in. read more