Spacious and great spot to study, catch up with friends and enjoy a cup of caffeine! They also have…read morenon caffeinated options to choose from. Simple menu with great options to choose from including matcha, hojicha and coffee. Every drinks is brewed and whisked to order. I ordered the seasonal tropical matcha, which is coconut water matcha topped with guava cream top. It was the perfect balance of refreshing and creamy, with the flavors of both matcha and guava coming through nicely without overpowering each other.

Apparently, Yihui Coffee has been around for some time but this was my first time trying them out…read more They have some really interesting Asian-inspired drinks. Menu is straightforward and easy to navigate, with drinks that are a little different from your typical coffee shop. I had to try their Bumble Bee and I am so pleased with how orange juice and coffee blend well together. I also got a pastry, their beef pastry, and I enjoyed it so much that I must have swallowed the whole thing. Definitely ask for it heated up. It's warm, flakey, savory, and such a good pairing with coffee. The space itself is nice for sitting and getting some work done. There's only indoor seating and I will say the chairs aren't the most comfortable if you're planning to stay for a LONG time, but there are plenty of outlets available, which makes up for it a little. WiFi is also available. Parking was pretty easy. There is street parking nearby and a small parking lot in the back. I would come back if I need to get work done, and honestly, another Bumble Bee!

Tried the hojicha latte and it was delicious. Good balance of sweet and earthy roasted flavor with…read morethis tea. There is a lot of space and it has a very calming vibe. Plenty of places to sit and study/read/hang out. Lots of fun options on the menu but definitely have the basics. If you are not from around here, there really is one easy way(direction is heading south bound on Atlantic) to get into the plaza so keep your eyes peeled and don't miss the entrance. Otherwise I didn't find issues with parking or lines. Staff were nice. Would definitely come back to try this again when I'm in the area.

Nice vibe coffee shop in Monterey Park. Parking in the lot behind and streetside…read more They have a good assortment of coffees and teas. I went with their recommended Vietnamese coffee. It actually was quite strong as I desired when ordering Vietnamese coffee. But tasted more like a Viet coffee as a western latte, but did appreciate it with their almond milk as a lighter alternative. Staff were friendly. There's WiFi and a bathroom if you want to study, and water. They also have some pastries and small food items. Service is a bit slow, but expected given the mom and pop style.

Glad to see another coffee shop in Monterey Park, and such a cute one! Its clean, modern, and…read morecomfortable for studying/working. There is a good amount of seating and outlets, but it can fill up because people tend to spend several hours doing work. I've had their Chai latte, americano, and some other drinks. All were really delicious! They also have pastries and sweets from the case. I've tried their new butter mochi and didn't care for it though. The staff here is friendly and helpful as well.

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab is a decent cafe with plenty of seating, making it a comfortable spot to…read morerelax or get some work done. Coffee - 3/5. The coffee was well-made - it wasn't burnt, overly bitter, or sour, so the extraction seemed solid. However, the flavor felt flat and watered down. It lacked the aroma, body, and rich roasted notes that make a cup memorable. Nothing really stood out, leaving it tasting more diluted than satisfying. Also, I don't think the barista could froth the coffee well. Instead of a nice velvety, dense froth, the froth was a bubbly foam (see photo). Food - 3/5. I visited around 9 a.m., but the pastry selection was surprisingly limited (see photo). The pastries also didn't taste particularly fresh; they had more of the texture and flavor you'd expect from pastries sitting out later in the day rather than freshly baked items you'd hope to find early in the morning. The café has a modern, hip vibe and a warm, inviting atmosphere. It's spacious, with plenty of seating, making it a pleasant place to spend some time. Overall, Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab is a fine neighborhood café if you're looking for a comfortable place to sit and enjoy a coffee. Unfortunately, neither the coffee nor the food left much of an impression. Nothing was particularly bad, but nothing really stood out either. While the ambiance is probably its strongest point, the coffee is just average.

Super quick service, delicious latte and food!…read more I got a London Fog with Matcha and the turkey provolone croissant. The matcha in the London fog was a nice touch recommended to me by the cashier. It's a cute and quiet cafe with lots of chairs for waiting and a couple of tables for anyone wanting to sit down and study/ eat.

Updating my review to highlight a very frustrating trend I've noticed: some cafes do not train…read moretheir baristas to froth milk correctly, I'm guessing since most people order iced and I've never had problems with leaflet until today. I was humming and hawing on whether or not to write this but ultimately I'm hoping the owners see my review and take note. My hot latte was overly foamy and the texture just wasn't right. It tasted fine but as a regular who even tips I feel like quality of the product I recieve should reflect the price I'm paying with my hard earned money. Overall, I'm still a big fan of leaflet and love all their drinks but I'm hesitant to come in as often as I did now after this experience. There are a couple baristas I trust and others not as much.

Just tried this place a couple hours ago and the matcha was such high quality. The matcha is said…read moreto be imported from Japan. I got the Matcha Kinu with oat milk and it's really amazing. The drink is not too light but not that strong. A perfect blend if you're looking for that. The atmosphere is really nice too and dog friendly just small.

Adorable coffee shop with plenty of seating so it's a good spot for either studying or playing card…read moregames with friends! The baked goods seem to sell out fast but we got a few things. Our favorites were the veggie pizza croissant and the cardamom bun. The drinks were good, if you want something refreshing definitely go for one of the lemonades.

i ordered the horlicks artisinal kopi ($8) to relive nostalgia but was handed a transcendental…read moreexperience instead? the horlicks cream top complimented the single origin espresso EXCEPTIONALLY well. i savored every drop of this drink! there was no line when i arrived around 11 am on a saturday, so i received my order startlingly quickly. my number was called just as i was about to sit down at a table. numerous tables are available for patrons to sit and study or chat, but the space can feel a bit narrow when a long line starts to form in the early afternoon. there is one unisex restroom located in the back.

Delicious coffee…read more Was happy to find out they do order ahead on their website so I was able to pick up some coffees before work! Service was great thankfully I didn't have to wait for the drinks once I was there. Parking is tricky but I parked in the shopping center across the street and just walked over.

Visited The Tea with my wife on a Saturday evening and it was pretty chill. There's two self…read moreordering kiosks by the front desk which is always a nice sight to see. They have some tables but not enough for a place to hangout to be honest. Their whole concept is pretty much a open kitchen, order and walk to the back and wait for your order. Can get pretty cramped but that's just how their shop is designed. Parking - Free in a one way outdoor lot. If it's full, there's the plaza right next door and/or street parking, plenty overall. Their menu is quite extensive, from teas, boba, coffee, fruit teas, they've got it all. For first timers, they have a signature section which I think is basically their most popular drinks, they're all recommended to try. My wife and I ordered the Oreo Matcha Brulee and the Uji Matcha Latte to share, both came out pretty quickly, around 5 minutes or so. I'm a huge sucker for oreo matcha brulee type drinks and this place made it perfectly. Each sip is full of the ingredients, very refreshing, and perfect sweetness in my opinion with 30% - 60% sugar level. Overall, great tea shop, it's pretty ironic to find a place that's just called "The Tea" which can be hard to search up, but their drinks are high quality, staff is quick, and their shop is clean. Very impressed.

The Tea or Not Tea is the question. Let's dive into this new tea adventure…read more The Tea is a popular local tea shot in Monterey. They are located in a shopping plaza on Atlantic avenue. Their tea drinks are compendious. Staff were competent. It was my first time here and was impressed with their tea drinks. I had an Avocado smash smoothie and Mango pomelo sago. Both were very good at an affordable price. This tea shop is welcoming and relaxing, Overall, I enjoyed their drinks. I recommend it.

Decided to grab a drink after dinner in this plaza…read more The location is located in the Atlantic time Plaza in the front. The shop is very small, there is only a kiosk to order or you can order from the staff. It's one of those order and pick up your drink kind of shop where there is no seating. I ordered the Mango coconut bloom and it tasted ok. It was a refreshing drink but there was not much mango taste to it.

3 stars I think the…read morebeverages are decent, but the execution can be pretty bad. The first time I tried Hey Tea was probably in 2025 when they had a BOGO promo for the Matcha Cloud Blue Coconut juice. I remembered really liking the beverage b/c of how refreshing it was on a hot day. BUT, I also remembered waiting 45 minutes for my drinks while premade drinks were kinda just sitting on the counter. More recently, I came in for the Matcha Cloud Blue Coconut drink and I got my drink within 5 minutes of ordering. There were no promos that day. The drink was good, but it's not $7.99 good. I think Hey Tea's drinks are overpriced for what it is. There are definitely other options in the area worth visiting.

Solid spot for creamy popcorn milk tea and plenty of decaf options! This is one of my go-to places…read morewhen I'm craving a more dessert- or latte-style boba drink. I usually get the popcorn milk tea, which is sweet and creamy and pairs really well with the boba jelly. The tea flavor is a little harder to pick out in this drink, but everything works well together. I also love that they have several decaf options, including the barley milk tea, which has nice roasty flavors, along with other milk tea and fruit tea choices. The interior is also really aesthetic and inviting. I know that whenever I bring a friend here, they'll enjoy it--it's a spot that seems to be a crowd-pleaser with everyone around me!

Stopped by here for some milk tea. There's several parking spots located right in front of the…read morestore including some 20 minute parking spots that made it easy for to go. The interior is very clean and aesthetic, love the vibe. There's plenty of seating to wait for your drink. Not really a place to sit and study as no tables. Service was good. I was pleasantly surprised at the popcorn milk tea! It was pretty good although a bit sweet for my liking with the perfect sugar level 70%. I liked the ember milk tea at 50% sugar more, although wish it was more tea forward as I prefer less milky milk teas but still very good and refreshing! I absolutely love their tapiochi jelly's!!!

Absolutely loved this bakery! The pastry display is beautiful and everything looks almost too…read morepretty to eat. We ended up ordering way more than we planned. The cream puffs were a highlight. I especially liked the Rich Koyamaen Matcha, Taro Salted Egg Yolk, Black Sesame Hojicha, and Madagascar Vanilla Bean. The shells have a nice crispy texture and the fillings are flavorful without being overly sweet. I wanted to try the Taiwan Oolong and Chocolate too, but both were already sold out when we arrived. We also tried several pastries, including the Kimchi Bacon Garlic Roll, Black Truffle Mushroom Danish, Blueberry Ricotta Danish, Rose Raspberry Lychee Croffin, Échiré Butter Croissant, and Almond Croissant. I really liked that they have both sweet and savory options, especially some more creative Asian-inspired flavors. The Lemon Sparkling Americano was refreshing and paired really well with all the pastries. Service was also wonderful. The owner was very attentive and took the time to explain which pastries were best eaten immediately and how to properly reheat them at home. You can really tell they care about the quality of their pastries even after you leave the shop. One of my favorite new bakery finds in SGV. Definitely coming back, hopefully early enough to finally get the Taiwan Oolong cream puff next time!

Simply delicious, A…read morecomplete hidden gem within the plaza with plenty of parking but limited seating. The cafe is very calming and the staff are respectful and informative!