The 3 stars are for the visual appeal. This is a traditional "hipster " coffee shop. They have a really unique machine with cute nick nacks for all. *Pictures will be uploaded later** They sell new and used records and store merchandise. Opium walking in you'll notice the menu only list the basic coffee and tea drinks. The baristas can make just about anything, or at least that's the implication. So for I've only tried a Chai tea and Matcha latte, all I can say is their oat milk is amazing, as that was the only thing I could taste in both drinks. Now onto the good stuff!!! The jalapeños croissant is amazing!! Just make sure to ask for it too be warmed. I believe in a 3 strike rule, so I will give them another chance. To be far I will order coffee from this coffee shop. read more

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Someone suggested I give this location a shot, so why not. The vibe is very simple, and the two baristas were courteous. Prior to going, I looked to see what specialty drinks they had and found a drink I thought would be awesome...Whiskey Vanilla Latte. I was not disappointed as I got mine with oat milk. The pastry selection was small, but I was aware of that prior to going...and that is not a big deal for me. The only drawback back I found was that parking is tough because of the location. If I was in the area though and needed a cup, I would stop by again. read more

Whiskeys vanilla latte was perfect, definitely recommend! I did not go inside so I can't comment on the shop itself. read more

My first time coming here and was thoroughly impressed by their coffee. We are not huge coffee connoisseurs but for reference I think Starbucks' over burnt beans have to be covered up with immensely strong sweet syrups. My husband roasts his own beans and makes me a latte daily so usually I get kinda bummed when we do spend $10+ to get lattes and we are disappointed. We got the Whiskey Vanilla Latte, Burnt Caramel Latte and Cortado. The flavors of the lattes were incredible and the drinks were not overly sweet! We ordered to-go and I was really surprised that the drinks lids were different and they still did foam art on top so I was actually able to get a proper sip each time. The space was cute and I found the t-shirt art wildly charming which was a view of looking outside the front from inside. We found their parking directly behind their building with a small outdoor space. Highly recommend and excited to come back! read more

Black Ring Coffee Roasters - Whiskey Vanilla Latte, Burnt Caramel Latte, Vending Machine Art patch. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Let's keep yelp real!!! Easily my favorite coffee shop in the LBC. Located in N. Long Beach, Pound for Pound if I just want great black coffee or a great latte this is the place. Only downside is how far it is from me :( The service is great, the vibes are cool, and they host events. The black coffee or their caramel collab are my favorite drinks... Simply fuego! Check them out. read more

Pulling only light roast espresso for a tart, floral bouquet that goes great in a latte. A place for serious heads to try the bright side of the coffee rainbow. Not much socializing here, it seems like people are here strictly for kicks. read more

I wanted to love this place because it's so local but I didn't really like it too much. I tried it once & didn't like it, but I said let me try again, maybe I tried it on a bad day. It's not bad but there wasn't anything special. My sister likes the hot whiskey vanilla latte so maybe it has a different taste. I tried the iced whiskey vanilla latte with oat milk, the honey oat latte (comes with oat milk lol), & the lavender latte with oat milk. The whiskey & honey latte tasted almost the same to me, but the whiskey vanilla was slightly better. The lavender latte did taste like lavender, but the other two, they didn't really have a notable taste. Maybe since I got oat milk in my lattes, they overpowered what they were supposed to taste like? I'm not sure but it was good to try once read more

Go for the whiskey vanilla latte - very smooth, flavorful but not too sweet. Note to the owner: please bring back the Mexican mocha - it was great!! read more

Needed a pick me up and decided to finally try Black Ring Coffee Roasters! I live literally 5 minutes away and I can't believe I haven't tried it til now. I ordered: Honey Oat Latte (iced) ($5): this seemed like one of their most popular drinks so I gave it a go! They use oat milk in this one which is all the rage nowadays. It gave the drink an added creaminess. I also enjoyed it because I'm lactose intolerant! The latte was just the right amount of sweet. 5/5 stars. I also tried the hot version which was delicious as well! The interior of the restaurant is very hip and aesthetic. We ordered a lot of drinks (maybe like 5?) when we came in, but the baristas were nice and efficient. Their menu options cover the classics and have a couple of creative drinks on there. I'll have to come back and try them! Beware of parking next door- just park on the street instead. read more

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Surprisingly delicious considering their most popular drink is a sweet one but that whiskey vanilla was pretty darn tasty. The golden snitch was also pretty unique in flavor but a tad too sweet for me, very chai-like. Drinks were about $5.5 w oat milk. Parking was really only street cause that weird shared lot was stuffed. We ended up a block away and strolled over -- lucked out cause it was a beautiful morning. Only one lady was working that Sunday morning so service was slow but we were living that leisure life anyway so it was no biggie. I'd recommend popping on by if I was in the vicinity but I'm rarely there, esp in that oddball part of town. read more

yummy coffee. usually friendly staff, only bummer is when I want some beans and they are sold out

I tried the Whiskey Vanilla Latte per the baristas recommendation! It was great! Love how much info he was able to give me about the menu. The vibe of the place was also really nice. My only complaint would be lack of parking, but not the end of the world! Overall, great little spot! read more

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Ok now we are talking the right way to do Mexican Mocha:) I can actually taste the chocolate and cayenne pepper - so awesome! Now, if I was not lactose intolerant then definitely whole milk is a better choice IMO. The coffee shop is in a corner next to a shoe company so it is easy to miss if you have never been here. Great service as well and they answer all my questions since I am now somewhat of a coffee snob haha read more

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Very sweet baristas and super cool atmosphere! I got a Mexican mocha and an iced Jasmine green tea and they were both excellent :') read more

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Updating from a five star review Been here four times, and prior to my last visit, always left satisfied with my drinks and pastry. I love their vanilla whiskey latte and I tried the honey oat latte this last time. Now my review isn't being updated and lowered solely based on the drinks alone. My last visit didn't yield the worst drinks ever, but definitely disappointing. First, drink was made with the wrong milk, not a biggie cause they offered to remake it. That's not where the problem lies. And look, maybe it was a bad day or they had a new barista on staff but these were some critical mistakes that were made. The first one was that the barista making the drinks, had terrible judgment in dosing to the basket so he overshot the amount, which is a waste of good quality beans but it'd be none of my business until he used his fingers to take out the grounds off the basket to get the right dose on the scale. His fingers!!! Never seen such a thing at a great cafe before. For sanitary reason reasons this was a violation that couldn't be ignored. Second offense came with the second drink, so assuming this ship follows the standard two shots for a latte, my honey oat latte was giving one shot by first barista, ice and milk were added until they realized that there was an extra shot laying around but since there was no space left in the cup just put a little on top and threw the rest out. As stated above, it wasn't a horrible cup of coffee but clearly it was lacking. I hope that this was just a bad day and not an indication of the practices of this establishment. Will this make me not want to go back, probably not but now I would probably head to a couple of other spots before coming here again in the area. May update review upon next visit. read more

Black Ring Coffee is always a solid choice. I ordered the drip coffee (from Guatemala) and it was great. This location also has a small selection of vinyl records. Parking kinda sucks, especially with the road construction and the lot next door does not allow you to park there. read more

Love their Iced Whiskey Vanilla Latte with oat milk! Super smooth and a great way to start your day. Cool place to grab a quick coffee. You have the option of ordering online. Highly recommend parking on the street because the parking lot next door belongs to the other small businesses. Gotten scolded by the man who owns the water shop before. He will literally follow you to your car and tell you not to park there. So heed my warning! read more

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Good coffee and service. Carry some unique pastries (e.g., chorizo croissant). Love the fun vending machine. read more

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The coffee was really good. Parking was a little hard to find. Overall good service and fast. read more

Black Ring Coffee Roasters - Iced americano with honey syrup - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Beautiful coffee shop that is a hidden gem in North Long Beach! The whiskey vanilla latte is fantastic, not overly sweet. Great friendly service. Lots of outlets if you need to charge a laptop, and free parking in the back. read more

Just can't say enough about this place! Had the Whiskey Vanilla Latte yesterday and it was fantastic! I had it hot and my son had it iced. Either way you go it's delicious Also had a peach danish. Not sure where they get their pastry from but it's local, fresh & delicious! There is also a small section in the back that sells cool stuff. Mostly albums and some branded merch. I got a cool sticker of the mural on the wall. read more

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Their honey oat latte is so good and as well as their donuts. There is some bar seating inside. Parking might be tricky because you can't park in the lot next to it. They also have a cool crow mural outside read more

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Sorry, what a disappointment! I came to this coffee shop because I read that it was voted best nitro cold brew in the nation - I honestly have to say it was the worst cup of coffee I've ever had. I honestly don't think the nitro machine was even hooked up?? it just tasted (and looked) like some super diluted old coffee from a few days - and super expensive! It wasn't even brown. It was like the color of diluted iced tea?? How on earth did this win an award? read more

I've been here a few times now to know that they're not ruining my cold brew. It's just subpar. I'm a cold brew person so that's what I always order at coffee shops. Maybe it's because they have the cold brew on nitro. I always get it with light ice and cream. My first two visits they went heavy on the cream so I thought that was overpowering the coffee. The last time I went I made sure to ask for just a pinch of cream. Even then, the coffee flavor just wasn't coming through. I've had nitro cold brew at other shops and it's not my favorite. So I think that may be the problem here. Other than that, I've always gotten good service and I love the feel of the shop. But, I think I'll stay away, at least until they start offering regular cold brew. read more

Found this gem looking for a coffee shop nearby while driving. I almost passed it up but so glad i turned around and went back. The whiskey vanilla latte had a nice kick to it. My bf is not into buying coffee but he really loved that one. I hade the honey oat latte which did not need any sweetener or anything added. Employees were so nice and welcoming. Love that there is a good coffee place this side of long beach blvd read more

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Fun coffee spot in north Long Beach. Had the whisky something latte. Haha it was good! Dude working was super friendly too. Parking is a little hard. Go to the street just south and park there. Easy little walk. read more

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Great coffee, wonderful service: who has it better? Parking in the rear; LB Water manager wakes up angry! read more

Whiskey Vanilla Latte is a signature drink for a reason. It's so creamy, smooth, and delicious! I could drink it every day. I'd give it six stars out of five if I could. I got it iced and didn't need to add any sweetener. It was perfect as is. I wish there was a Black Ring Coffee Roasters in Orange County. It was a bit of a drive, but it's on the way to my parent's house, and I visit quite frequently. read more

We've been consistently coming to Black Ring for a while, and the drinks are always great. I usually go for a Honey Oat or Whiskey Vanilla latte, and the wife a Cortado. We also buy bags of their whole beans to keep in rotation at home; if you ask, they'll grind it to your specific use (espresso, French Press, etc.)! They have two outdoor tables in the back lot now, so it's nice to have a place to sit and enjoy their coffee. I had a nice conversation with the two baristas working this morning, having not seen them in a while. I much prefer spending my money at higher quality local spots like this, than at big chain coffee shops. read more

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I would give this establishment 6 stars if I could. I would highly recommend it. We were there this last Friday while passing thru town. Staff was super friendly. Drinks were on par for sure. The barista went out of his way to make sure my kiddo's warm milk was ready for her to drink. Parking was street parking only I believe, however we were able to find a spot without an issue. Plenty of room inside, but we were the only people in there at the time. I got a Quad Latte and the shots were of good quality. Highly recommend. read more

BEST. COFFEE. EVER! Literally My husband and I try different coffee shops wherever we go. We live in Downey and have exhausted our options for coffee shops there so we ventured to Long Beach to try this place. I'M SO GLAD WE DID! It's not really a place to study in groups, although there are some tables outdoors for that, but more so a place to grab your coffee and go. The barista was wonderful and sweet too. You should definitely come here. The burnt caramel something or other (can't remember the name) is sooooooo goooddd! Best coffee I've ever had from anywhere (and I've tried SO MANY coffee shops). read more

Some of the best coffee I have ever had. It's my must stop after leaving the grocery store. Absolutely love their whiskey vanilla latte on ice and seasonal favors. Prices are great. Baristas are super helpful and offer quick service. See you next week Black Ring! read more

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I suggested for my friends and I to meet at Black Ring Coffee because it was close to my mom's house in North Long Beach. First off, I love the exposed brick in this coffee shop and the decor. We arrived about 10am on a Sunday and it was pretty empty but as noon approached, it did start filling up. I ordered the Honey Oat Latte and my friends ordered the Lucky Charms/milk and a tea. While the latte was pretty tasty, the lack of latte art left me disappointed. They do have a small selection of pastries that are brought in from Porto's so if you were looking for some tasty treats but wanna bypass the wait at Porto's; go to Black Ring Coffee. My advice is to get there early to get your pick of pastries. Being that it's so close to my mom's home, I would definitely come back and give it another try. read more

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I really love the coffee here! Delicious and looks amazing! Also nice staff works here read more

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Updating to 4 stars because Juliette, the owner, reached out pretty much immediately after I posted the initial 1 star review. She was quick to offer a refund for the latte I purchased. Customer service like this is extremely appreciated! Will be trying again soon; could have just been a bad day for the barrista. read more

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This is the best coffee shop in Long Beach for me, which says a lot cause there are a lot of coffee shops in Long Beach. I can't resist their whiskey vanilla latte or their honey oat latte. Their nitro cold brew is the best around, and it's also way cheaper than other places! $4-$5.25 for a cup. They do roast their own beans, so maybe that contributes to the cheap cost. They hang up cool art on the walls and they switch up the artists from time to time. Follow their Instagram because they tell you when they have a cupping class or cool events! It's a decent place to study at because it's quiet and there's a good amount of bar seating. They don't have large work spaces though other than the three seats at the counter. Do not park in the plaza next to it because they have been known to tow. I normally don't have a problem finding street parking though since there's a lot of space in the nearby neighborhoods. read more

Great spot with good atmosphere. As a former barista I almost always order cortados at third waves coffee shops and let me tell you... this cortado was amazing and paired well with the cream cheese jalapeño croissant they had read more

One of the few spots in Long Beach that has actually good tasting coffee, and not sugar milk. The vibe inside is chill and it's a nice spot to go study / work at. If you go, I recommend the Burnt Caramel with Oat Milk :) read more

A cute little coffee shop tucked away on the street of Long Beach Blvd! I had always seen this shop on Yelp but was unfamiliar of the location but decided to visit today and oh man.. I think I might just become a regular now! || DRINK: Honey Oat Latte|| Upon looking at their simple menu, I decided to try their honey oat latte since it was one of their signatures and sounded delicious. The verdict?? DELICIOUS. It was so tasty and smooth that I probably could've finished the drink in 5 mins if I hadn't stopped myself to moderate. For $4.75 for what seemed like a 12oz, the price seemed typical for a small hip coffee shop like this and the quality definitely hits the spot! Wish they carried larger sizes! || AMBIANCE/INSIDE || There's not too much seating inside but for a Saturday afternoon around 11am, the shop was pretty empty so you should be able to find seats! It also seems like a good, quiet space to study at too with low music and long counter of high top chairs. || SERVICE || Customer service was great! I was immediately welcomed in by the two working today, asked for any help in selecting drinks, and also left with a kind "goodbye"! Thanks for making my morning (and my coffee, of course!!) read more

The coffee is one of the best in town, the whiskey vanilla late is my favorite pick. The workers there are super nice as well! They have a cute little spot in the back to hang out and enjoy your coffee ! Also, Second best coffee choice is the Mexican mocha read more