Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

Hands down, Smoking Tiger in Whittier is a gem! I stopped by and tried their café latte and Spanish latte, and I’m still dreaming about them—seriously, some of the best coffee I’ve ever had in the area. The flavors were rich, perfectly balanced, and just hit all the right spots. What makes this place stand out is how they weave Korean culture into every detail. From the cozy, thoughtfully designed interior to the playlist that sets the mood, you feel transported. Their menu, with unique offerings like yuzu and misugaru-infused drinks and pastries, is a love letter to Korean heritage. It’s clear they’re passionate about sharing their roots, and it makes the experience so authentic and memorable. The staff was super welcoming and genuinely cared about making my visit special. You can tell this young team is all about building community and creating connections. Smoking Tiger isn’t just a coffee shop—it’s a vibe, a place where you feel at home and inspired. I’m already planning my next visit and telling all my friends they have to check it out. Keep shining, Smoking Tiger!

I honestly really like the drinks and the pastries offered at this cafe, but I just don't like how loud this cafe gets. I often come to study at this cafe but there's always music blasting from the speakers. It'd be nice if they would just play the music a little quieter. Overall, I really do like how spacious this cafe is and how many drink and pastry options there are. I hope they play their music quieter in the future though....

My sweet husband treated me to coffee and pastries for my birthday, and it was such a thoughtful surprise! He brought back two lattes: the sweet corn latte, topped with a unique corn foam, and the Tiger latte. The sweet corn latte was surprisingly different, but I found the corn foam paired really well with the coffee's flavors. The Tiger latte, on the other hand, tasted like a classic, regular latte—good, but nothing too extraordinary. I’m not a coffee connoisseur or daily drinker, so I just go for what tastes good, and both drinks definitely fit the bill! He also picked up a couple of bread options: a cream cheese garlic bread and a hot dog croissant. Both were delicious and made for a fun treat alongside the coffee. I hope to visit this coffee shop myself sometime soon to try more of their drinks and baked goods.

Tried the tiger latte with a salt bread and passion fruit croissant. Latte wasn't too bitter nor too sweet and a perfect recommendation. If you're looking for something savory, flaky, with just the right amount of buttery deliciousness the salt bread is for you. On the other spectrum if you want something more on the sweet side but still full of flaky texture the passion fruit croissant is the way to go. Don't forget to ask for it warmed up at the counter if you're enjoying it in the shop!

Stumbled upon this fantastic Korean café. We loved the baked items, breakfast sandwich and lattes so much that we came back twice, picking up items to go to bring on our flight back to Vancouver. We'll definitely be coming back when we're in LA!

Visiting my friends from Korea! Saw this café on their SNS—not sure if it’s run by Koreans or a Korean company, but they had some items with Korean ingredients. Super interesting. I got a tiger latte and a blueberry scone—both were so good! The name "Smoking Tiger" reminds me of old Korean fairy tales that start with ‘호랑이 담배 피우던 시절에…’ (Once upon a time, when tigers used to smoke…). It’s a quiet and casual spot, perfect for a light snack break 🥰

Drove in from Chino, birthday treat for my wife. Awesome vibe soon as we walked in the door. Extremely friendly staff. We ordered 3 of the breads: Cream cheese and garlic, Bacon potato and the Ham and cheese. Cream cheese and garlic is an amazing treat. Silky, creamy and the right amount of garlic butter. Bacon potato was a true surprise. Imagine biting into a bun, thinking it’s a loaded baked potato but instead you dive into a potato croquet. A must have. The ham and cheese struck a personal core memory. Ham and cheese, red onions, mustard and bbq sauce with butter brushed over it. Reminded me of picnics with my family. These are the sandwiches my mom made. Highly recommended. Come and enjoy these treats.