Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab

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!

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!

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.

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!

This is a new location that I HIGHLY prefer over the others. First, it was hard to find, but it's right next door and attached to Aldi. I feel like their baked goods are a lot tastier than the flavors they have in the Buena Park location too. Customer service is substantially better here too. Over in BP, I see faces early in the morning who seem to not want to be there. However, this new location had two Asian girls working at the time who had energy, was smiling, and were approachable. What topped it off, aside from these delicious blueberry and chocolate gigantic cookies I got, was that the girl at the register decided to pay for an elderly woman's coffee. Note: They are credit card only at this time. So, she informed the older lady of this and stated she would cover for her at this time. I thought that was super sweet. I will definitely be back to this specific location.

My go-to! Love the banana latte but recently tried the peaches & cream latte, so good! & their pastries 10/10.