We stopped at Active Culture on our way to take the boat to Catalina after reading the good reviews. We took our food to go, so that we could check in early for the boat. All of it was excellent & large portions. We had the Rustic Kale Salad, the Potato Tacos, & the Veggie Bowl. We also ordered this special of the day shake that tasted like apple pie. Everything was sooooo good! read more

Absolutely recommend every time. It is a little pricey but it is worth it because of the ingredients and portion sizes. I got the BBQ beet burger that comes with chips on the side. The burger is packed with veggies & lentils. For being fully plant based, it fills you up! Their menu has so many options that I had a hard time deciding between this and the wholesome bowl. I look forward to coming back to this destination because it is not only beautiful, but also has stellar food. read more

This place has some incredibly healthy delicious salads! I love sitting outside because it has a nice view of the marina and you get a little sunshine can't beat it. I stumbled in here walking around 2nd and pch and I'm glad I've found it. It's a weekly ritual now! Service is always fast less then 10 minutes to get your food! Love it! read more

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Really fresh food and great customer service. Been here a few times and also love their salads. Great spot to grab breakfast before hitting up the farmers market. read more

Active Culture - Chilaquiles and Java Shake - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

I wanted to love this place more. The breakfast burrito was not great so I ate half. And I love breakfast burritos!

I love this place so much. The Eastern trade winds bowl and vegan chili are my go-tos but haven't had anything I don't like! Portions are great. A million stars now that they are on postmates because as a mom of 4 I need delivery read more

We came in right before closing and they treated us so well even though it was late. They went out of their way for us. 10/10 love this place and their staff!! read more

Active Culture - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is excellent. I've been to a lot of healthier food places and they are typically not that great. But this one was really good. They have really good flavor. We got a burrito and a quinoa kale bowl. Both of them were excellent. The only thing I would say is they need to increase their beverage options. Their kombucha was good too though. read more

Great food. Helpful staff. Some vegan meals. Yum. Can't believe I missed this place after leaving near it for 2 years.

The food was fresh, healthy and delicious. The team super friendly and attentive. Definitely a great addition to Long Beach! Had the wholesome bowl and coffee. read more

Active Culture - Wholesome Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

I love this place! Absolutely some of the best smoothies I've ever had. Buuuttt I just got a date shake today and almost swallowed 2 pretty sharp pieces of plastic. I'm sure this was probably a mistake, still love it here! read more

Active Culture - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

Are you struggling to eat healthy? Walk/run to Active Culture because it's delicious. Cute little spot with even better food. I ordered the LB rice bowl and it was delicious! I loved the sweet and savory taste. The prosciutto with the combination of apple and cheese, and to top it off with the lemon vinaigrette *chef's kiss* I'm coming back for sure! read more

I recently started a clean diet, so the 5 stars are for a place with great, healthy options. I love going out and so I'm always looking for places where I can eat something that tastes good and is good for me! This place was perfect! It's located in the 2nd & PCH center, facing the harbor. You order at the counter and they bring you the food. The servers were friendly. I really enjoyed the freshness & variety of ingredients in my salad. My daughter enjoyed her breakfast burrito, even though I think they added a bit too much raw spinach. If you are looking for a healthier option, this place is great! It's right across the street from the harbor and attached to an outdoor mall. It has a really fun vibe! It would be a great place to go for a walk afterwards, shop, or cross the street and walk along the harbor/boats. It's a short drive to local beaches, as well. I'm definitely going to go back and try some more things. read more

Active Culture - Humus Quinoa Salad w/poached egg & breakfast burrito w/spinach - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

I recently had come to this restaurant for a tasting a few days back for an Elite event and was very impressed. I'm here all the time and decided to stop at my amazon store, but surprisingly it was gone. Well I promised myself the Lb bowl and some nachos. Once inside, I decided to add that beautiful salad withe the avocado beautifully presented at the top just like the picture. Everything was delicious. I will still continue to support this location. Really good food. Thanks Alex for my new spot read more

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This review is only for their açaí bowls. I have yet to try their food and I want to because it does look delicious. But, their açaí bowl was unfortunately a let down. Tasted like the generic frozen packets you can buy at Ralph's, and for $12 my medium size bowl was 90% granola. Big disappointment. But will be back to try some food. read more

Active Culture - Acai bowl or granola bowl? You be the judge. - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

So far I have I've only ordered smoothies from here but they are the best post workout smoothies I have ever had!! And my bf agrees too! Lol. I think they only have plant based protein which is great I am vegan so I'm glad they don't use whey. Definitely have to stop in and order some food I see they have some vegan options. The staff is very friendly, definitely coming back again! read more

Wow. It was soo good. The girls at the counter taking our order were very good at describing the different meals on the menu. I had the Huevos rancheros with roasted breakfast potatoes. The portions were just right. The organic eggs on top were cooked perfectly. Everything so flavorful. Gotta come back again! read more

Wow! 5 stars for their naked coconut smoothie, with dairy and sugar free frozen coconut base & they use homemade raw almond milk! 3 stars for their nachos, as I think they used packaged corn tortilla chips & the cheddar cheese on top (although tasty) isn't melted, which is a must for nachos. I want to try their seasonal pumpkin pie shake next time! Sounds delicious & is probably much healthier than Shake Shack's around the corner! read more

I had been wanting to come here after seeing them advertise at the kids event at 2nd & pch. Today I finally was able to go! My son and I shared a mini cup of froyo and I got a hummus salad to go with a lentil patty that was recommended to me! I appreciate the kind service and recommendations I received. The froyo was delicious and my salad was even better! I devoured it all in one sitting! I'm so full now time for a nap! If you want some filling feel good fresh food, give this place a try! Can't wait to try their breakfast next. read more

Active Culture - Froyo - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Active culture is so expensive. A breakfast burrito is now $18 which I think it's absurd! Though it's good and big size you should never have to pay this much for a burrito. I ordered coffee and never was approached to see if I wanted more, maybe they don't do refills. read more

Vegan or not, Active Culture has something for everyone. This location just opened at 2nd & PCH in Long Beach so, we decided to give it a try. There were MANY options and everything we ordered was super tasty and fresh. The indoor/outdoor patio is super chill but, many folks seemed to order ahead and do a grab & go. Either way, you're in for a treat. read more

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Happy to finally try active culture here in Long Beach! Ordered the kale salad. Portions are large and staff is so friendly and accommodating. I also ordered a smoothie and LOVED it. I'd personally say I'd like to try more of their bowls and entrees as my salad was a little basic but nonetheless delicious! Can't wait to try a shake next time read more

Active Culture - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

Literally the best food I've had ANYWHERE. I will probably go broke ordering from here. The bowls are to die for, the salads are chopped so perfectly into bite sized pieces, oh my gosh, the burritos are so craveable! All of the ingredients are fresh and high quality. Just absolutely delicious. You can't go wrong! Oh and everything is customizable. It's my dream restaurant come true! read more

Ordered one hefty breakfast burrito. Top notch. Didn't have time to stick around, but would definitely eat-in the next time I'm in the area.

The GREATEST berry smoothie I have ever had in my entire life. I also had the wholesome bowl, which was amazing, healthy, and filling. Great ambience, right by the ocean. Indoor and outdoor seating. Awesome experience. read more

Active Culture - Wholesome bowl and berry smoothie - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

The food here is amazing. I've had some of the bowls and salads and have never been disappointed. I will keep going to this place. It has the most organic foods I've seen on a menu. The service is friendly and helpful. The ambiance is more like a deli/coffee shop. You order at a counter and sit anywhere that's available. So, nothing fancy, but the food is amazing. read more

Looooved this place! Tried it out for the first time after a flight from Indonesia while I was suffering from jet lag. I had the huevos rancheros with potatoes (I added the Beet BBQ Sauce) plus the Date Shake. Both were sooo flavorful and yummy! I could eat here every day! I'll be back SOON to try out other options! read more

Active Culture - Huevos rancheros (full order) w potatoes and a Date Shake. Soooo good! - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

Absolutely delicious! Fresh healthy choices. Amazing bowls. Friendly service. Yes yes yes!! So excited you are in LB read more

Active Culture - Veg bowl MMMMMMmmmmmm - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

Tried to place an order for an Açaí bowl and I was informed that they didn't have granola due to a granola shortage. I was ok with having the bowl without granola, but he then said that they weren't able to make any changes to the bowl. Didn't even make the effort to ask a manager if they are able to make the changes because I was willing to pay for the bowl without granola. Disappointed in the service and I question the quality of the food. Went to Blue Bowl instead. read more

I'm so thrilled they opened a location down the street from me! I grew up in Laguna, so Active Culture has always been my favorite place. There's really no where quite like it. When I moved to Long Beach years ago, I wasn't able to get my fav wholesome bowl as much as I wanted and missed it so much! The OG sauce is so insanely good. I've tried recreating it at home countless times, but just can't get their magic secret recipe down. It's so unique and delicious. My go to has and always will be the wholesome bowl, but the lentil goodness bowl is so refreshing on a hot day or after a workout. And their naked coconut shake. Chefs kiss. Honestly, you can't really go wrong with anything here. Everything is so fresh and so healthy. One of the only restaurants I trust to serve the best and healthiest ingredients. Also, I've been maybe 5 or 6 times since their opening a couple weeks ago and every time I've gone in, everyone is so sweet and friendly. Im always greeted with a smile and friendly conversation. I witnessed a couple customers being a little difficult and high maintenance and the employees were still super sweet and patient. And my food is always ready pretty quickly too which is a plus! Ok, rave over. Just go see for yourself! You'll get hooked. read more

I was honestly skeptical because the menu looked too "healthy" to me lol. But, I was so pleasantly surprised! I had the breakfast bowl and it was delicious! All the food was super fresh and filling. Their location is also awesome, right across from the marina with boat views from the patio. I'll definitely be back! read more

Love their healthy options! This time around I went for this massive salad. But I've always tried their gluten free bagels and shakes. You just feel GOOD eating food like this. It's awesome to know that I trust basically everything on their menu will taste good and make me feel good. Lots of great gluten-free options too! read more

Active Culture - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

Really loved their nachos! We will be back again! The curbside service was awesome and the portions were very generous

Amazing, real food that was fresh and tasty!! Found it by accident and have made it a fave spot!

We came here one morning for breakfast after the farmers market. The cashier was friendly and welcoming. It took us a while to decide what we wanted, I think we were all a bit hangry but the cashier was still patient enough with us. We ordered the breakfast bagel, the quinoa breakfast bowl, and the breakfast tacos. All of the food was really good and filling. The breakfast tacos were huge and came loaded! There were very tasty and definitely the favorite! The breakfast quinoa was also very tasty, I ended up preferring it to regular oatmeal! It was different and not something you find everywhere! I would definitely get it again! The breakfast bagel was also good and fresh! I also really liked they had the spa water with all the fruits in it available! It was tasty and refreshing. I loved all of the healthy options they had! We really enjoyed all of the food here and will definitely be back! I recommend checking this place out! :) read more

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I love how their smoothies aren't too sweet. Great service and ambiance as well. Highly recommend!

visited this location after having visited the Laguna location, brought a gift card but system was down- Meredith was sooo kind and patient in solving the issue. The food was fresh, flavorful and of great quality. We got strawberry smoothie, AC bagel, quesadilla and side of potato. read more

Active Culture - Cafes Near Me - Long Beach, California

I had the naked coconut shake and I added strawberries. I would say it's decent but tasted like it was missing something. Also a bit pricey I think with 15% tip I ended paying $13 :/ I also kinda feel blind sided because they don't have prices on the their menu board you have to order to find out or ask them but looks like from previous old yelp pictures they had prices up so not sure what the intentions are. Haven't tried the food yet I might give that a try next time. read more

My boyfriend and I are obsessed with the LB Rice bowl. Its sooo goood. Their wholesome bowl and frozen yogurt is pretty good as well, but I keep coming back for the LB bowl! read more

Good clean food, fresh ingredients nice atmosphere, I had a bowl kinda pricey but not too bad