Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab — Restaurant in San Gabriel

What a unique and fun find!

New Breakfast Spot: Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab in San Gabriel

San Gabriel has just welcomed a fresh addition to its breakfast scene with the arrival of Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab, and it’s already making waves with its exceptional pastries and innovative coffee offerings. Nestled in the heart of the neighborhood, this spot brings a unique twist to your morning routine.

The pastries here are delicious—flaky, flavorful, and perfect for pairing with their carefully crafted coffee drinks. Speaking of coffee, Smoking Tiger isn’t your average café; their menu features unique, adventurous brews that will intrigue any coffee lover. Whether you’re a fan of a smooth latte or prefer a bold espresso, they have something that will catch your attention.

As someone who loves exploring new breakfast spots, I’m thrilled that this gem has opened in the area. It’s definitely worth checking out if you’re looking to elevate your morning with great food and...

Sleek modern space, friendly and fast service, and great drinks! Plenty of dairy-free options and interesting drink combinations.

I was visiting LA for a few days and decided to come not once, but TWICE for the matcha here. Both times I ordered Jeju matcha with almond milk. My friends tried more special drinks (strawberry matcha latte, banana milk latte, and guava matcha) and they all loved their drinks as well.

I also tried their lotus biscoff s'mores "sconkie", which was basically a thick chocolate chip cookie with a dipped middle holding a melted marshmallow and a biscoff biscuit on top. It was good as a treat -- i wouldn't say the cookie tasted like cookie butter/biscoff much though -- the biscoff biscuit itself on top was what made it "lotus". Regardless, it was still good. I will be returning next...

Ordered a hot Tiger Latte. This is one of their signature line of drinks made of brown sugar with frothed oak milk over espresso. This has a nice gentle sweetness to it and is very smooth to drink. This is great if you want more than just black coffee but don’t want to spring for some extravagant concoction. There is also a sweet corn latte that mimics the sweet corn flavor very well without being overpowered by the espresso. Store has steady traffic through the day so there can be a wait to get coffee. The service was quick and nice. The atmosphere of the store is warm and laid back, there might not be a lot of study space because there are only a handful of sitting areas. Location is right in a popular plaza but keep in mind the parking spaces here are limited and narrow so parking may be...