Guidebook for Long Beach
Food Scene
Sweet Jill's Bakery
5001 2nd StCinnamon Rolls & other pastries. You can't go wrong.
Delicious in every way. They have live music on weekend evenings. I can't recommend their crepes enough... or garlic fries.
31 locals recommend
La Creperie Cafe
4911 2nd StDelicious in every way. They have live music on weekend evenings. I can't recommend their crepes enough... or garlic fries.
If you like fish tacos, these are tasty. While Rubio's is a chain, their tacos are really great. They have taco Tuesday deals after 3pm.
Rubio's
4702 2nd StIf you like fish tacos, these are tasty. While Rubio's is a chain, their tacos are really great. They have taco Tuesday deals after 3pm.
Delicious bakery. They don't have AC, but their French treats are yummy and it's quaint.
10 locals recommend
Babette's Feast
4621 2nd StDelicious bakery. They don't have AC, but their French treats are yummy and it's quaint.
Fun, artsy local coffee shop. If you're a coffee snob, not a great place to go--but if you want a fun atmosphere, WiFi, and a place to work on your laptop, this is a good place. Open mic Thurs @ 7pm.
29 locals recommend
Viento Y Agua
4007 E 4th StFun, artsy local coffee shop. If you're a coffee snob, not a great place to go--but if you want a fun atmosphere, WiFi, and a place to work on your laptop, this is a good place. Open mic Thurs @ 7pm.
Breakfast that can't be beaten. Seriously. Stuffed French toast. Homemade scones. Tres Ridiculous!
46 locals recommend
Starling Diner
4114 E 3rd StBreakfast that can't be beaten. Seriously. Stuffed French toast. Homemade scones. Tres Ridiculous!
George’s Greek Cafe
5316 2nd StGreat Greek food! Super popular place.
Open Sesame
5215 2nd StMediterranean food!
Delicious Italian small plates (prosciutto, anyone?) and homemade gelato.
27 locals recommend
Aroma Di Roma
4708 2nd StDelicious Italian small plates (prosciutto, anyone?) and homemade gelato.
Peet's Coffee
5246 2nd StHere's a great place for your morning Joe!
Polly's Gourmet Coffee
4606 2nd StHas great reviews, but I haven't been yet.
Starbucks
5251 2nd StIf you need a Starbucks fix.
Creamistry
4725 2nd StGourmet, fresh-made ice cream. DO IT!
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd StBar, Restaurant. Rave reviews!
This place is always packed because the food is good. Sit at the bar to get in quickly. DELISH.
154 locals recommend
The Attic
3441 E BroadwayThis place is always packed because the food is good. Sit at the bar to get in quickly. DELISH.
If you're looking for GOURMET FRESH ROASTED coffee, you must go here!
37 locals recommend
Rose Park Roasters
3044 E 4th StIf you're looking for GOURMET FRESH ROASTED coffee, you must go here!
We finally got a Dunkin Donuts-- the east coast donut chain. Coffee is good and donuts are great!
Dunkin'
5560 E 7th StWe finally got a Dunkin Donuts-- the east coast donut chain. Coffee is good and donuts are great!
Essentials
Vons
3900 E Ocean BlvdWalking distance.
Shopping
Fun, hip 2nd hand clothing store. Think curated thrift store on crack.
16 locals recommend
Buffalo Exchange
4608 2nd StFun, hip 2nd hand clothing store. Think curated thrift store on crack.
Care Rite Pharmacy
3500 E BroadwayNeighborhood pharmacy.
Everything Else
Cal State Long Beach station
Cal State Long Beach - for events or The Carpenter Center.
This is a fun little park where you can walk around the lagoon. At Xmas time, they have floating lit up Xmas trees in the water.
43 locals recommend
Colorado Lagoon
This is a fun little park where you can walk around the lagoon. At Xmas time, they have floating lit up Xmas trees in the water.
Best comfort food. Their chicken pot pie is so good, I crave it. They make all the crust in house. Try the lemon lush pie. You won't be disappointed!
44 locals recommend
Jongewaard's Bake n Broil
3697 Atlantic AveBest comfort food. Their chicken pot pie is so good, I crave it. They make all the crust in house. Try the lemon lush pie. You won't be disappointed!