Came on a Friday afternoon to get some work done and escape the heat from my house. Loved the…read morelively atmosphere. Lots of natural light, a fun photobooth, displays of small business products (keychains, cups, and even thrift clothes), and an abundance of seating. It's truly a workspace haven. Free wifi and lots of sockets to charge your laptop. As far as drinks and food. DON'T do what I did: - If you're excited to try the delicious looking breakfast sandwiches and burritos, DON'T arrive after 2pm. They stop serving food at this time. - Want to try the Tiramisu Latte? DON'T try to be healthy like me and sub almond milk instead of their oat milk soaked in lady fingers. Your drink will taste watery. Definitely will come back so I can get the full experience. Regardless, still a 5/5 for the awesome workspace and cold brew.

Decent coffee. I am no expert. But I thought it was good. Super cool, hipster place. I like the…read moresense of community they have created with the shop. Very big shop. Lots of inside seating. They have food, patries, etc. I saw they have beer & wine too. Cool merch.

My girlfriend and I were looking for a caffeine boost to get us through Sunday when we stumbled…read moreupon Recreational Coffee in Downtown Long Beach. A very welcoming vibe upon entry, we were greeted by a friendly couple who answered our questions about popular drink flavors. We decided to go with a Hot Cinnamon Dulce Latte and an Iced Blueberry Lavender Latte. While waiting, there were plenty of chairs, tables, a comfy couch and even a bar area to sit and relax. Tons of board games, books and wonderfully mellow music helps make the experience feel comforting and inviting. Our drinks were prepared quickly and shouted at the coffee bar for pickup. The presentation was great, but the flavors, out of this world! The Cinnamon Dulce Latte was OUTSTANDING. So good, in fact, that my girlfriend stole it from me! Not to worry, her Blueberry Lavender Latte was also top-notch, with a smooth, not-to-sweet flavor combination. Friendly staff (which comes with occasional karaoke renditions from the Bluetooth speakers), a chill vibe and outstanding drinks make this a top spot in the area for hardcore coffee lovers. Check them out!

I came here to grab a matcha and get some work done. I can't speak to the coffee, but the matcha…read morewas disappointing. It had clumps of powder, tasted watered down, and was overall just okay. I also needed to charge my laptop, but most of the outlets didn't work, and there was quite a bit of trash on the floor. On the positive side, the atmosphere was nice, the air conditioning worked well, and the staff were friendly. Still, I probably won't be returning.

Cafe The Scoop is an awesome Korean-inspired cafe in the LB area. This spot is located in a plaza…read morewith a decent amount of parking spots with additional street parking available as well. Inside, they have a cozy and modern interior with a solid amount of seating. Wifey and I opted for a Banana Pudding and a Banana Matcha. We ended up mixing them together which created a fire combo! All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. Definitely stop by and grab a drink if you are ever in the LB area.

Overall, solid matcha place. Parking lot is not large but I found a space…read more The space is smaller than expected compared to the online videos and A/C wasn't as strong, so I would take off a star for that but the service was quick, ordering was easy, very clean space, amazing house-made fruit syrups. Strawberry matcha latte (with soy milk - $0.50 extra for alternative milk) was $9 and they don't charge tax. The syrup is phenomenal and clearly made in house - quite sweet but mixes very well with the latte itself. You can taste the actual strawberry bits. Eispanner drinks seem popular and they do have seasonal menu with a good selection of pastries on display.

The Library Coffee is a timeless retreat filled with warm light, wooden textures, and quiet charm…read more The deep colors, classic furniture, and shelves of books create a vintage calm that feels far removed from the rush outside. The iced Turkish latte and chocolate cake pair perfectly with the atmosphere -- rich, balanced, and quietly indulgent. Every detail, from the brass fixtures to the menu boards, reflects care and character. A place not just to drink coffee, but to slow down and think.

Love that this has two areas for studying a bit more quiet and the other for any casual meet ups…read morefor coffee. It's walking distance but if I ever need to pay bills or work from there I'll stick around. The owner is very welcoming as well as the staff. I once was working remotely and forgot my charger. Miraculously they had the charger I needed in their lost and found bin! Thank you!

They have me hooked on their pumpkin lattes in the fall. Service is always friendly and I like how…read morethey bring your drinks to you once they are ready. Small to that make a big difference. The vibe is always chill, clean, and crisp. Their baked goods section look appetizing, though I've never had. (Someone please tell me how they are and which are your favorite). Oh, and their matcha iced teas..... WOW.

First time trying Stereoscope in Long Beach, and I'd definitely come back!…read more I went with a group, so I was able to try a few different drinks, including their sweetened matcha, Madagascar Vanilla Latte, and Signature Cream Top Latte. The location itself is fairly small, and parking can be a little rough since it's in a popular area with limited metered parking. It's probably not somewhere I'd personally plan to sit and hang out for a while, but they do offer online pickup through DoorDash, and the service was quick (for reference, I went at around 8:45am on a Sunday). The employees were also friendly and helpful when we had questions about the menu. What really stood out to me was the flavor! The drinks are rich, flavorful, and really well-balanced. It's not bitter, overly sweet, or too plain. Everything we tried tasted consistent and intentional. The prices are a little on the higher side, but based on the quality, I think it's worth it. I'd definitely come back, especially for the Madagascar Vanilla Latte, the matcha, or even to just try something new on the menu!

Currently obsessed with their summer menu. It's got me in a chokehold. Their mango matcha is one of…read morethe best I've tried. It tastes fresh and refreshing. Feels like mango juice mixed in with matcha not overly sweet but not plain either. 10/10 for me. Chocolate croissant warmed up is soo soo good. Whoever supplies it knows what they're doing! They're huge and flaky and the chocolate melts inside so you're not just eating a chocolate bar inside bread. Sweet treat yourself! This is a place I love to frequent because the service is fast, very spacious inside and even has a little free library too! It's always extra cold in here plus access to restrooms. You can usually find street parking pretty easily on Willow.

I just moved to Long Beach and have already been here 3 times. Not only is the coffee and matcha so…read moreincredible and high quality, but the mission of this place makes me want to support it even more! The fact that it supports workforce development and community building is really amazing and it shows. The pistachio latte is one of the best I have ever tasted. I've also had the mango matcha and the birthday cake latte from their specialty menus and those were so incredibly delicious as well. They have working spaces, consistently friendly service, and great wifi as well. I've found one of my new favorite coffee spots for sure!

I have wanted to try this place for years. I grew up around the corner, so even though it wasn't a…read morecoffee place, it brought nostalgic feelings to me. The place is really clean and understated. However, even with the minimalist look, it felt warm. The gal who helped me was sweet, calm and quiet enough. She didn't know I was headed to a funeral, but I felt like she did. Just treated me with palatable kindness. Oh and the coffee was delicious. So there's that.

Plant based queer coffee shop located in a busy street with only street parking available that can…read morebe a little tricky. The inside is super spacious and plenty of space to sit that's super comfy! One of my regular hangouts purely for the vibes since the drinks are a little lacking. The staff is always attentive and bring you everything super fast even when it's a busy house. I've tried various coffee and matcha and it's never strong or flavorful. Watered down comes to mind. The seasonal drinks always leave you wishing for more. Pistachio matcha -- didn't taste like much. The matcha itself isn't very strong and doesn't have any pistachio flavor.

My husband and I enjoy Cyclops coffee and buy it to go and get the beans for our own at-home…read moreespressos. This review, however, is motivated out of my desire to offer major props to the young man - I think I overheard something like Sip? - working this morning. This guy was on his A game, multitasking and juggling multiple tasks with perceived ease and being pleasant and accommodating all at the same time. Great job! Your effort is noticed and appreciated. Thanks for that. Had it not been for this (and their delicious pastries), I'd give Cyclops a 3 - 4 stars because I have a real bone to pick with paying for a larger Americano and getting the same number of shots regardless. I don't like when businesses do that so that would have otherwise been a major ding for me.

Excellent cold brew! That's my jam…read more Great place to pop up your laptop and work! Plenty of seating and outlets. Staff were friendly and overall my experience was great. I got a croissant and they warmed it up for me. It was flaky and good, but wow was it buttery! My fingers were covered in grease and i got it all over my laptop. Oops. I wish they had a bigger selection of pastries. I got there at around 11 and their case was pretty bare. Usually my go-to stop in Long Beach for coffee because it's super convenient to get to, but parking can be tough!

To die for! You know I never had a fav drink growing up. Well this place said here you go ur fav go…read moreto drink and I'm not mad about it. I always get the hojicha latte pistachio with grass jelly at less sweetness and its chefs kiss. I kid you not I've had this 2-3 times in a month which for me is a lot. Im not too much of a matcha girl but hojicha which is a roasted matcha..say less. This was my first time trying this chain out and they hooked me on. A bit disappointing that some branches have this drink and some don't which kinda leads to some confusion...idk why some locations have different menus if it's the same chain but ok. Super authentic and a nice study vibe going on. Pricey tho can't lie but I love it so much id come back 1000x times.

First time here and I really like it! Lots of tables and seating inside for chilling or studying:))…read more I tried the raspberry matcha cuz I rarely see it, but sadly it tastes really syrupy. I like the matcha tho- it's pretty rich, but the raspberry flavor kind of overtakes it. Service is rly nice :))

Cajete & mazapan lattes (oat, iced) are incredible. Service is super friendly. Great supporter of…read moreour community Coffees: if you're like me and make most of your iced lattes at home, you get picky and start to understand what makes a good latte - the ratios, quality of espresso etc. (am I becoming a coffee snob lol). This place is 1000% a GREAT iced latte spot. The mazapan was our favorite but is sweeter (love it) and the cajete is also great, but less sweet. The space: local art and murals, bulletin board with local events. Lots of space to work or study. Parking: street only. Hit the green checkmark on the meter for free 15 minutes parking.

so fABULOUS!!!! We were visiting Long Beach and I wanted quality matcha and checked out their…read morewebsite. It looked super unique and genuinely good so we went and the employees were so cool and kind and it was my fav interior design I've seen in a while. Prolly because they just put up whatever they wanted to. Portraits of bad bunny, Friday Kahlo, and Chadwick are featured on the walls, as well as board games and chess. It's super welcoming for the gays #lovegays but also has a great variety of clientele. Got the horchata matcha and some Mexican candies lol love that they had these probably the best coffee shop in the area much love.