Smoking Tiger Bread Factory

ok so horrible coffee, but the people serving are really nice. however, they seem severely understaffed so service was slow. atmosphere to study/work is pretty good. coffee was so bad and expensive tho 😩

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Everything is so delicious 100 recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had a sweet corn latte & earl grey lemon scone/cookie. Very tasty. Great service & vibe. Will definitely be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place used to be really nice when it opened, but now the staff seems like they’re bothered that we’re here ordering. Unfriendly on sat mornings when I go.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 1

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 🥰

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

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!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Coffee and pastries are very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

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!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great cafe for studying

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Really love coming here when I want a good cup of coffee! I've tried a bunch of drinks, but, I always get a banana milk latte. It's one of my favorite flavor combinations. I've never gotten something bad! I got an espresso tonic, which I didn't think I would like, but I ended up loving it and got it a lot during the summer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great drinks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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.

Food: 4