Smoking Tiger Coffee Lab
9828 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in a Garden Grove shopping center, this modern Korean-inspired café brings playful energy with its signature smoking tiger mascot and thoughtfully crafted seasonal drinks that lean creative—think delicate matcha lattes and specialty espresso drinks handled with genuine care. The vibe strikes that perfect balance between calm and social, with shaded outdoor seating and plenty of space to linger, while the friendly staff and reasonably priced pastries make it feel like the kind of neighborhood spot where you're actually welcomed to stay awhile.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Tried cold brew, mocha. Coffee is okay. Bonus point for making the coffee decaf without throwing a fuss. Price is reasonable for 'gourmet' coffee. More micro than gourmet coffee. Friendly staff. Outside seats are uncomfortable, no padding. Inside seats are okay but not comfy…
This is an amazing little coffee shop hidden in the back of a shopping center. If you want a well crafted latte or something unique, give this place a try. It's calm and quite inviting. We had the tiger latte and the dalgona latte. The dalgona comes with the honey cookie (like…
The location has plenty of parking and outdoor seating with umbrellas. The drinks are also pretty good; however, for those who like matcha, the strawberry matcha tasted very faintly of matcha and moreso like strawberry milk, so I would definitely only recommend this option for…
1. The pastries are pretty and delicious! The coffee were well-crafted! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes with lots of seatings! 3. The staff was friendly and timely with our order! Note: There is a restroom available for customers! Photo: Honey Butter Walnut Bun, Kimchi Musubi…
An awesome modern korean cafe style featuring a super cute mascot, a smoking tiger itself! I had the special seasonal matcha on their grand opening day. Service with a smile is what you get here. The drink selection is amazing although it catches you off guard when you get to…
Crema Reviews
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