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Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

4.2 (71 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Outdoor seating
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Mori Matcha Latte
Nancy L.

The matcha is strong, flavorful, and not too sweet. The breakfast slider was sweet, savory, and very tasty. Service was quick and drinks and food made with care. There was lots of seating for studying or working. Very clean and pleasant location.

Jake W.

This tea shop is the best by far in the area. Run, don't walk to this place if you want an exceptional hojicha latte or Matcha. The staff is beyond awesome! Special shout outs to Ames, Elijah and Soyun! Oh, and the pastries are bombed too. Only wish they were open later.

Dubai chocolate mochi cookie.
Rowena A.

Not too bad. I really like the banana flavor. My mom got a bacon cream cheese bread thing. That was very good. I tried their matcha previously at another location and I was not a fan. Can't wait to try the corn latte next.

Ashley H.

Ahhh I'm pretty sad about this review. I like Smoking Tiger and love their Pineapple Express from their San Gabriel, Buena Park, and Cerritos location. My Pineapple Express taste like the tea has been brewed 3 times over. Our drinks were super light tasting and more watered down. They remade our drinks for us and it was the same batch. One guy went to go investigate and try it for himself but the other guy was already remaking our drinks. Im used to a smaller cup which it packs a punch but im noticing that they used the 16 oz cups, and we got it on a 20% off Pineapple Express day, so wondering if they're watering down on purpose ? Idk wish I could make sense of it.

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.

Jeju Matcha Latte
Jennifer K.

Delicious Jeju Matcha Latte!! I got the Jeju Matcha Latte. My first impression was that the color of the matcha was a beautiful green color, and the cup sleeve was so cute! The drink itself was so good! The matcha latte is a bit more bitter than regular Japanese matcha lattes, but it was still very good. I got mine with oat milk so the flavor was more enhanced. The cafe had tons of seating and tables, and it was very clean. There were a handful of people studying, and there was still a ton of seating. The dessert display had lots of options, and it all seemed very stocked up for a Saturday afternoon. There's merchandise, stickers, and coffee grounds sold in the shelves against the wall. The employee was kind and patient. I took a while looking at the menu, and he was patient. He made the drink, and he made it very quickly using the matcha whisk. I would come here again! There was a good drink selection on the menu, and the dessert stock was a lot better than the one in Cerritos.

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.

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.

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)

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!

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.

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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

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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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Grid Coffee - Hot Vanilla Latte to go with

Grid Coffee

4.3(601 reviews)
3.2 mi
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We recently moved to the area and we're lucky to have such a good coffee spot. We typically order…read moretheir iced latte and cold brew. Both have been great. They use high quality beans. I love their cold brew here. It has depth and doesn't have a generic profile. The service here is good too. The staff here are very attentive and helpful. As for the ambiance of the place, it's like a mini gallery with minimalist decor and huge signature art pieces. It's a good place to get coffee and work. Don't let the small entrance deceive you. It's very spacious. The pricing here is very reasonable. It's also easy to find parking out. It's everything you want from a coffee shop. Although we didn't get to try the pastries, we're sure it's delicious.

I got the mango matcha with oatmilk (no other adjustments) and my total was $7.75. Unfortunately it…read morewas so bitter I would rate it a 3/5. As I kept drinking it, a bitter aftertaste kept building up and it was unpleasant. The mango bits were good but the mint on top threw me off I felt like that was unnecessary. Overall the drink wasn't the worst I've had but I wouldn't go out of my way to get this again. I was pretty disappointed since I've been seeing great reviews from other people. If you zoom into picture the matcha looks so chunky i'm not sure why but it didn't look visually appealing. The interior was actually pretty spacious and they had plenty of parking. I would recommend trying something else from their menu.

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Torotea

Torotea

4.3(1.3k reviews)
3.6 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Women-owned & operated

Food:5/5 Service:5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 I love Torotea Tea Shop! I ordered the Osmanthus Citrus Refresher after trying a sample, and it was refreshing and delicious. This is a great spot for refreshing drinks and lattes. The ambiance is modern, cozy, and inviting. It's a small shop with limited seating inside. The line can get long. it's worth the wait! I've also tried the Mulberry Tea in the past. It was unique, fruity, and refreshing. Highly recommended!

The tapiochi is the highlight of Torotea!…read more The Popcorn Milktea with brown sugar tapiochi was not my favorite, as I don't favor the taste of the popcorn. The tapiochi added a nice texture to the drink. 3/10 The Matcha Einspanner is very good, although I wish it was a little creamier and a little sweeter to balance out the strength of the matcha. 8/10 The Creme Brulee IceMilk with brown sugar tapiochi is one of my favorite drinks to get! The creme brulee top is super tasty, and goes super well with the tapiochi. It can definitely be a little sweet, so you might want to adjust the sweetness. 9/10 The Osmanthus Citrus Refresher is my all-time favorite drink! The osmanthus flavor is so refreshing in the hotter months, and the citrus adds a nice touch to the tea. 10/10 The staff at all of the Torotea locations are super friendly, and are always willing to give recommendations. The interior is super cute, with a minimalist cave-like design.

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Wish You Were Here Coffee

Wish You Were Here Coffee

4.3(393 reviews)
3.5 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Speaks Spanish

It was my second time at this coffee shop, and of course, I will continue coming back. Wish You…read moreWere Here Coffee is located in the heart of Pomona. You can find parking on the street, or you can park in the lot. There isn't a parking meter anymore, so I'm not sure what the city guidelines are for payment, but your first two hours parking there are free! When walking towards the cafe, you will see a sign for a pub. You can walk inside and turn towards the right. The cafe and baristas are located towards the very back! Yet, once you go inside, you notice all the seating that is available. We have asked towards the baristas, and used a little tablet to scan their menu. We ended up ordering a tonic and a banana cold brew. They also had food items! We had chosen their breakfast burrito. Their coffee is strong and you can feel the caffeine. Yet, the sweetness is perfect and can mask your actual caffeine intake! It's amazing how they can do both. Their burrito was very savory and delicious as well. It's always quick and clean at this cafe. The baristas are always sweet. My fiancé and I do come here to do work, and their WiFi is decent, too. I highly recommend this cafe if you're ever in the area!

First time visitor Located in old town Pomona…read more Parking street side and parking lot - read signs in case cost Date solo family friendly group outing Some alcohol served and caffeine options Brunch and small bites Functional clean industrial decor with the lights and duct work Order In person as the toast app appears to charge slightly more Can be quiet and slightly loud but service was friendly Spanish latte very tasty just the right amount of sweetness efficient with timing of drink made Quesabirria tacos - 3 Slightly greasy but meat was tender and consommé was flavorful and tasty to dip freshly fried tater tots in Portion reasonable to pricing and photos of food resemble what was received Would return for a future visit

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Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab - MATCHA LATTE

Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

4.2(147 reviews)
5.8 mi
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Free WiFi
Grab-and-go

Yummy! 5 stars for the coffee and food alone…read more 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.

Drink 4 stars Service 3.5 stars…read more I have been to 2 other Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab locations before visiting this location. This Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab location is located where the previous Diamond Bakery was, in the 99 Ranch Market plaza at the corner of Nogales and Gale. Berries n' Cream $7.50 (EZ Ice, Room on Top) I had a $5 off promotion in the app but on the day of ordering, it became a $3 off promotion. Of course, the company can do whatever they want with their promotions, but it was disappointing when I was ordering through the app to see that the promo was lower than when I had just seen it as $5 off a few days prior, with no expiration date. I ordered through the app and when I arrived, the drink was not yet ready, so we waited a bit. I forgot that there is no "welcoming vibes" with Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab locations. Basically there's no acknowledgment or "hellos" when you enter or even arrive at the counter. It is very mellow, quiet. There were a few orders ahead of me so we just waited until I was called. We had only previously ordered coffee drinks before so we decided to try a seasonal drink with the promo. It was delicious and everything was well-balanced. Overall, I would only return if I have a craving due to the prices. Their drinks are more of a treat for me, than a regular every day type of deal.

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