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    Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

    4.4 (50 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Christy C.

    I have been to 3 Smoking Tiger locations (San Gabriel, Monterey Park, and this one) and not only is this their newest location but it's also my favorite! This is the one I frequent the most because parking is much easier than the other locations. It's located inside a busy shopping plaza but there's plenty of parking. They're open daily 8am-8pm. Ordering is easy. I always order on the Smoking Tiger app because they have a reward program and it's super convenient! Love how spacious and clean the inside is and has plenty of seating so great spot to study or hang out. Service is always super friendly and welcoming. Ordered the Honey Ube Latte ($7) and it consisted of espresso with Ube milk and a honey cold foam. I got it with less sweet and regular ice (note: they give you less drink if you request less ice). Also, they have milk substitutions: oat & almond for extra $1. The espresso tasted strong but not too overpowering. The Ube milk had a subtle Ube flavor and was quite creamy and delicious. The honey cold foam had a thick consistency so make sure to give it a good stir prior to drinking! Overall, this drink was refreshing and decent. I wouldn't say it's one of my favorites there but it was definitely a good first time experience and worth trying! My favorite drink is the Sweet Corn Latte ($6.50). I always get it with regular ice and sweetness. It consists of espresso with corn milk and a corn cold foam. If you like egg coffee, this drink is a definite must! The cold foam is quite thick in consistency so definitely recommend giving it a good stir prior to drinking. The corn milk is not too sweet and has a subtle hint of corn which was very good. The coffee was strong but not too overpowering. I could tell they definitely use good quality coffee beans! Really enjoyed how refreshing and delicious this drink is! I have gotten their matcha drinks before and I would skip their matcha drinks because their matcha is a bit weak for my preference. I would definitely recommend their espresso drinks though!

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    Jade L.

    The drinks here are good and the ambiance is really nice and clean. It's a good place to study. The employees are nice and service is good. Good free parking tooooo. The drinks are nice and slightly sweet and pretty good amount of creamy. The logo is really good. My sibling and mom say I look like the logo and I think I agree. I love smoking guys and I am also a tiger. Clearly see I grew thumbs and used them to write yelp reviews. It's me Mr yelp Shoutout my mom calling me Mr yelp because I guess I am Goodnight sweet prince.

    Matcha latte
    Sarah S.

    Ordered through their mobile app for pickup because new members get a $5 off coupon which is very nice! The app is super easy to use and the UI is very smooth. I ordered the Matcha Latte (7.75) with less sugar and ice. It took around 15 minutes to be ready and I just grabbed it at the counter. The matcha latte had strong matcha taste and wasn't too sweet. There was still a lot of ice though even though I did easy ice. Also, it costs extra to do a milk alternative which is kinda sad so I just stuck with regular milk. Overall, the drink is pretty good with authentic matcha. The prices and portion are just typical. They have a couple tables inside and outside so you can sit and chat. The interior is decorated nicely but there is a large empty space right in the middle.

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    James L.

    This review is based on just one visit for a cold brew. The newest location for Smoking Tiger opened up in this large plaza next to Pavilion's. They took over Starbucks around mid-April 2026. The space is much bigger, brighter and cleaner than their San Gabriel location. Although I didn't study their menu, it seems there are many similar items compared to the San Gabriel location. The staff is very knowledgeable about their types of coffee and very nice and friendly. It wasn't too noisy on a weekday afternoon so you can hear the ambience music playing in the background. We were able to choose which coffee we want it for the cold brew Americano, and opted for their dark roast, the Blue House. It was definitely bold yet smooth I chose to take it black and I can taste the flavor profile. I usually don't like cold coffee drinks, but this was very nice on a cold day and gave me a little caffeine jolt.. There's plenty of parking in the huge lot and a chill ambulance inside. I will be back to try the other coffee drinks, and pastries.

    Yam mochi
    Lynda B.

    Banana coffee perfection with true espresso in the drinks...Thursdays (through the app ) the monthly special is a 3.00 latte ! Service is good a lot of hands on deck and eager to help spacious and clean seating is sweeeet! And a plus plus is the stuffed mochi it's an experience and gentle on the stomach !

    Banana Milk Latte
    Cathy E.

    Cute spot to get work done! I came here to try their banana milk latte which was absolutely delicious. My friend tried their corn latte, which although we were expecting a more intense corn flavor, was still good. My friend also ordered their Garlic Cream Cheese bun which was a lot sweeter than expected, but still delicious nonetheless! I look forward to trying more of their pastries here as the display looked all delicious. The inside is clean and minimalist, offering a pretty quiet environment for studying/working. Outlets are a little hard to come by, but there are a good amount in there. Overall great spot and living so close to hear makes it easy to grab a quick pick me up during breaks!

    Tiger latte
    Selene S.

    Decided to try them out at last after they grand opened last week. They took over the old Starbucks spot. There's plenty of parking in this plaza, no trouble there. They have seating inside and outside. Your first order on their app is $5 off which was nice to use. I got the Tiger Latte ($6.26) in regular size, less sugar. It's supposed to have brown sugar and caramel but I only tasted coffee. I didn't put less ice but the drink wasn't filled all the way to the brim. Maybe I will try another drink next time. Their blueberry scone ($5) is good though!

    Tiger Convenience
    Lauren F.

    I went on grand opening Saturday when they were offering free drinks all day. Of course there was a line out the door in the mid-morning but they kept it moving and they also had an employee working the door so it didn't get too crowded inside. He also was happy to answer questions and recommend menu items, a nice touch. Service was friendly and efficient and the drinks came out in an adequate amount of time. I had the Honey Ube latte iced from the seasonal menu and it was delicious. Some drinks have the option to be hot or iced and some are iced only. The tables against one of the walls have electrical outlets at each one and there's also a restroom. They have merch and a refrigerator case if you want a bottled drink. I look forward to coming back!

    Erica F.

    This is a new coffee shop in Arcadia. They took over the old Starbucks location. There is plenty of parking in this plaza. I there are a few tables and chairs available in this coffee shop. The shop is spacious and clean. They are selling shirts, coffee beans, and other items. I ordered the ube honey latte. Cashier was very friendly and service was prompt. The drink came out very impressive. It has a strong taste of ube, and it was very flavorful without being overly sweet. I also like the color purple, and the color of this drink made this drink more tasteful! Will order this again for sure!

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    Vivian A.

    COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling food. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has some indoor seating available with no limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was grabbing my food and drink from this establishment several days ago, l asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is massive but that is because they share the lot with several other establishments. Some spots are smaller than others, so please be careful where you park. Food: I ordered a cream cheese garlic bread and a sweet corn latte. The cream cheese garlic bread is heaven! Like for reals! Omg! I'm a massive sucker for garlic bread and this item just hit my soul. The perfect combo of sweet and savory in a breakfast pastry. I love the sweet cream cheese mixture in this pastry. The entire thing being dipped in garlic butter is just perfection! I highly recommended! I enjoyed how the bread itself was also slightly crunchy. Ugh!!!!! I can't get enough! I need more! I also ordered their very popular sweet corn latte. It only comes cold, so you can't order a hot version of this drink. I got myself the 16oz. I'm a sucker for corn, so l thought I would enjoy the corn milk with a shot of espresso. On top, they topped it off with corn cold foam. TBH, you can only get a hint of corn in this drink. The taste of corn isn't super strong, so I was very disappointed. It wasn't super sweet of a drink for me. The taste of espresso was overpowering and strong. I think that's why I couldn't taste the corn at all. Staff: I came here during their soft opening. I told a staff member that they needed to make the sweet corn latte better because I couldn't taste the corn, so I was disappointed. I actually told them this twice because when I went on their grand opening day, I said it again. Both times, it seemed like the staff didn't care, which was disappointing. They take credit cards.

    Bryan C.

    A brand new, hip and modern Korean coffee store chain replacing the prior Starbucks Coffee chain. The bar was set high given the untimely replacement, but I certainly felt as this establishment met it! The modern interior of the shop added a nice atmosphere, and the drinks appear trendy and delicious! I had a simple Americano which was refreshing. Highly recommend a visit to browse their extensive menu!

    Ana T.

    This is a nice coffee shop located in the same plaza as Vons. The parking lot is huge so it was easy to find parking. The cafe is spacious and has a few tables. The service was very nice and patient as we looked through the menu and trying to decide what to order. We got the Banana Milk Latte, Hojicha Latte, and Ube Scone. The Hojicha Latte tastes different than the other ones from other stores, but still good. The drinks had a lot of ice though. The Ube Scone was tasty although a messy as we ate it up.

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    Ada Y.

    Great hangout spot with good coffee and snacks! Almond and oat available as dairy alternatives. It's a wide open space with a number of tables. A portion of the tables have outlets and WiFi is available. Parking is ample, adjacent to a Vons plaza.

    Banana Milk Latte - mehhhh

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    Merengue Bakery & Cafe

    Merengue Bakery & Cafe

    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    Stopped by Merengue Bakery & Cafe in old town Monrovia to pick up some pastries for tonight's wine…read morepairing dinner at home. Super excited because the mini fruit tarts are going to look amazing on my newly purchased dessert tray! I was feeling a bit sleepy so I decided to fuel up & eat breakfast while I was there. I ordered a Vanilla Latte & a side order of 3 eggs + Sausage Links. If you're a big eater and want the additional potatoes and pancakes, I recommend paying a few dollars more and ordering the Breakfast platter. The Vanilla Latte came in a paper cup (a bit bummed out by not being able to take a more IG worthy picture of that), but it actually tasted really good! Same with the sausage links - it was probably one of the best tasting ones I've had for breakfast in a while. Aside from their wide selection of pastries and food options, their customer service was phenomenal. Every customer that walked through the door was greeted upon arrival and thanked on their way out. The restaurant was very clean and the cakes looked so beautiful behind the glass case. I had a pleasant experience today at Merengue Bakery & Cafe and can't wait to come back soon to try a slice of their chocolate cake!

    Located in the heart of Old Town Monrovia on Myrtle near Lemon Ave, this Cuban gem offers…read moresandwiches, pastries, coffee, cakes, & more. Street parking can be tough during peak hours, but there are public lots nearby.  For the past 12 years, this has been our go-to spot, and their Guava Cake is the ultimate family favorite! This past Mother's Day, Mom wanted that exact cake. We stopped by in the morning to pick one up as usual. However, the lady at the counter informed us they would not have any ready until 2 PM and was quite dismissive and short with us. I was next in line, it was now the second person at the counter helping me, ( male ) once he knew I was looking for a guava cake, he immediately went to the back going out of his way to check and ensure we took a fresh guava cake home right then and there. He saved Mother's Day !!! I must also mention Danny and Lissette are amazing every time we order cakes for family events. It's always a great experience, and we'll definitely keep coming back for their goodies.

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    Line was out the door on a Saturday late morning :-o
    Line was out the door on a Saturday late morning :-o
    Their seasonal mini pecan pie - really nice! I'd love to see them make a larger size. (Sept 2024)
    Their seasonal mini pecan pie - really nice! I'd love to see them make a larger size. (Sept 2024)
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    Duke Bakery

    Duke Bakery

    3.8
    (286 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Dukes bakery It's been a hot minute since I've had Chinese…read morebakery bread. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. It's fun here cuz you can get a little shopping cart and collect your breads. Kinda went crazy and got a bunch to try. The breads looked like they would be dry but weren't and were all really soft, pillowy, and fluffy. The Black Forest bread was topped with toasted almonds, had jiggly thick sweet custard, and a layer of semi sweet chocolate. The hades bread was the only kinda dry bread and was filled with bittersweet chocolate and had a thin sweet Oreo crust on the bottom like a cheesecake would. The pork floss bread had a swirl of sweet savory pork floss and was topped with nutty crunchy sesame seeds. The banana cream bread was filled with like this cheesecake tasting light cream and had some real bananas inside too. The garlic bread was really good, soft, and had a streak of yummy, savory, garlicy, cheesy goodness. They even had a cilantro pork floss cake?! Wasn't getting any cilantro flaves but the cake was nicely spongy, light, vanillay, and had a swirl of pork floss that actually worked with it. Their black sesame cake was also very spongy, jiggly, light, and airy with good black sesame flaves. They even let you try some free samples of bread which my grandma really enjoyed. Overall this place is pretty good. Black Forest $4.50 Hades $6 Pork floss $5 Banana cream $4.50 Garlic bread $4.50 Cilantro pork floss sponge $5 Black sesame sponge $3.75

    3/16/26 Had to try Dukes after having breakfast at Moffett's. Great selection of pastries, service…read morecould use a little finesse, clean, modern ambiance. The pastry case was delightful n organized. I took photos of the ones I bought. Apparently, the lady at the counter has very limited English skills, friendly enough but could really use some upgrade in her customer service skills. I value customer service a great deal--that's how I become a regular patron. Thankfully there are other Duke Bakery locations to visit if the pastries happen to strike my fancy. There are about 3 sets of seating (tables with chairs & cushioned booth type to enjoy your treats. No outdoor seating available. Parking is shared among other businesses, so it can get hairy at peak times In this shop, there 3 different vendors, not just Duke's, there's a noodle shop to the right (if facing the counter) a smoothie shop in the middle & Duke's on the left. The pastry shelves encompass the majority of the space. The jury is still out re: pastry taste, bought some for friends.

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    Duke Bakery
    Duke Bakery
    Top seller: chocolate buns

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    Top seller: chocolate buns
    85°C Bakery Cafe-Arcadia

    85°C Bakery Cafe-Arcadia

    3.2
    (218 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    My go to 85° bakery! They keep it nice & clean every time I've been in!…read more I love to come in grab a Thai tea with boba or strawberry mango smoothie! They are both delicious (: The baked goods I grab are usually always stocked up & there when I need them! Love the Cheese dog if I'm looking for a quick lunch, Jalapeño cheese, ham & cheese, the blueberry tale & mango tale yummmm! Chocolate chip bowl once in awhile, marble taro, white chocolate strawberry, & the egg tarts! They do run out of NEW or seasonal items quickly! Like in October or November when they had those viral pumpkin shaped breads for fall lol I went at 7:50am & all gone! Crazy haha So that's a downfall. The parking lot at this one kinda sucks because there is very limited spots & it's always busy.

    Came here on a Saturday afternoon around 10am…read more There was a lady who came in with her dog. Now, I know service animals are allowed. However, this dog did not have a service animal tag. Instead, the vest the dog was wearing stated "Best Friend" almost like the owner was trying to trick others into thinking it was a "Service Dog" vest. The dog was walking around the bread and even sniffing the bread. The owner saw and even tried to swat her dog away from some Strawberry Halfmoons that the dog was sniffing. As someone who is allergic to dogs, what if they are the person who touches that bread next? What if the allergy is very severe? I walked around the premises to check if there were signs on the windows/doors talking about no pets, only service dogs. Only one entrance had the signs stating this. The other doors did not. As someone who is allergic to dogs, I do not understand how someone can just bring their pet into an establishment that serves food. The dog even went up to some customers and was sniffing their shoes. I even watched the dog go up to a little girl and try to take her doll. **4/1/26 UPDATE** To Katherine (the business owner): Yes, I know you allow SERVICE DOGS. However, this lady's dog was not wearing a vest stating it was a service dog. Also, I think service dogs know better than to try stealing little girls' dolls. That lady's dog was NOT a service dog. She was trying to TRICK people into thinking it was with the FAKE vest it was wearing. Please put more signs up around the different entrance doors.

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    85°C Bakery Cafe-Arcadia
    85°C Bakery Cafe-Arcadia
    85°C Bakery Cafe-Arcadia

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    Sunmerry Bakery

    Sunmerry Bakery

    3.5
    (565 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $

    Some drinks and bread are good. It really depends on what you get. We've gotten cakes from them and…read morethey have been good overall. Thank goodness we didn't have any of the unpleasant experience that other people seem to encounter. Similar pricing to 85C Bakery & Cafe. Service is okay/fine. Got our drinks within reasonable time. DRINKS: Peach Oolong Tea 4.25/5 Decently good. Tried it when they have a BOGO deal. At 50% sugar, the sweetness level and taste is good. Lemon Cooler 3.9/5 Taste like an Asian Style lemonade. Light and not as tart. SNACKS/DESSERT: Napoleon Egg Tart 4.5/5 $1.49/ea. These are pretty good and the price is lovely. These wave edged egg tarts have a crispy/flaky outer shell (edge) and they're delicious. I like the ones from Little Swan Bakery too, but they're bigger and more expensive ($3.49/ea I believe). Portuguese Egg Tart 4/5 $1/ea. Like the price. This one is not bad just like the ones from Mumoo Cafe, which is also a dollar per piece.

    Parking: plaza with a lot of restaurants and bad parkers/drivers parking on the top. There is a…read morelower level area to park. I came here for a cake that I saw on their website but it felt like a diy knockoff. But at this point I didn't want to go to another bakery to get a cake. I got the blueberry yogurt and it didn't match the picture on their website. It was shorter with less fruit and the decorations were smaller. The cake itself was mediocre. The blueberry jam was flavorless and the strawberries were raw, blueberries had a couple that were moldy or not cleaned, and strawberries were sour given that it was strawberry season. It seems like the ingredients weren't sourced very well. There was way too much cream. The checkout person was very friendly and seemed like it was a one woman operation or the owner only hired her for the day. She was working fast but definitely had a back up.

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    So many pastries!
    So many pastries!
    Inside the coconut cream roll - this was my least fave.
    Inside the coconut cream roll - this was my least fave.
    6" Strawberry Cream Cake

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    6" Strawberry Cream Cake

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