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    Cafe The Scoop

    4.7 (379 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Strawberry matcha and hojicha einspannet
    Emily R.

    Cafe The Scoop is such a cute and fun cafe! I tried the strawberry matcha and my husband got a hojicha einspanner. Both were extremely smooth and delicious! The strawberry matcha was definitely on the sweet side but I do love the strawberry compote they used. My partner wasn't 100% sure what they wanted to get and asked the kind barista what their suggestion was. It worked out so well! They also have pudding that looked delicious and I will definitely be going back to try one!

    Matcha latte
    Bryanna A.

    Matcha was creamy and earthy, perfect sweetness ratio. Came on a Sunday morning, line was a bit long but service was quick.

    Banana Pudding
    Vince P.

    Cafe The Scoop is an awesome Korean-inspired cafe in the LB area. This spot is located in a plaza with 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.

    Banana matcha latte with added cream top.
    Regina M.

    This is one of the best banana matchas I've had, and I like them very sweet and creamy. I got the banana matchas latte as an einspanner (for additional charge) and it was delicious, creamy and very sweet. I wish they mixed the banana a bit more because there's usually a lot stuck at the bottom. The main downside is its size, it's very little matcha for a pretty high price too. I came in the morning so it was no issue finding a spot but with the small parking lot I could imagine it gets trickier later in the day. There is a restroom inside and plenty of tables where people study.

    Strawberry matcha latte with soy milk $9
    Tina L.

    Overall, solid matcha place. Parking lot is not large but I found a space. 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.

    Lee-Anne Jae A.

    I'm sometimes hesitant to get matcha when I try a new cafe, but safe to say they get it right here in my opinion. The matcha was perfectly balanced and you can tell it was quality ceremonial grade (if you care about that)! I got the mango matcha which is a summer special and it was soooo good and refreshing! I want to try their coffee next time, but I need to keep getting my mango fix before they change their specials. There are also a few tables and seating if you need to do any work.

    mango matcha, banana pudding, and americano
    Daphne A.

    Cafe the scoop is one of my favorite places! The AC is so AMAZING (seriously one of the best), and the cafe is always clean with a cute, aesthetic vibe. it's on the smaller side, but the layout is good with 3 larger tables that have outlets nearby, 2 smaller tables, and bar stool seating in the center. Parking is convenient too, there a small lot in front and I've always been able to find a spot. The workers are super friendly, and even when there's a rush, they do a great job getting orders out quickly. I've tried both the mango matcha and the aloha matcha (pineapple), and the aloha matcha is easily my favorite. A little sad that they're seasonal. Their banana pudding is also so delicious! It can get a bit busy at times because it's a popular study spot, but it's worth the visit. I always look forward to coming back!

    Debbie F.

    I love finding new places around town! This one was on a pure whim and the only one in the area that fit my search criteria. With good ratings and a nice location across from a high school, I figured I couldn't go wrong. Choosing a beverage proved to be harder than I thought. After a short discussion with the employee taking my order, the recommendation of Pumpkin chai latte sounded best. My order was to go and unfortunately, I didn't try it before I left. At first sip about a mile away, I realized it really lacked flavor. I could barely taste the pumpkin and it tasted like lightly flavored melted ice. Very interesting take on a Pumpkin Chai Latte when neither the pumpkin, chai or milk flavor stood out. The inside was very busy with lots of people working or just hanging out. There were a couple tables outside as well. The location caters to the school across the street an the surrounding neighborhoods of which there is no close competition. Service was fast. Parking was ok at the time I stopped in, but the lot is small overall for all the businesses that share it. With LB loaded with similar businesses, I won't be running back here for beverages...maybe the banana pudding I saw in the refrigerator. Now that's something I might be able to get behind.

    Strawberry Matcha Latte & The scoop coffee

    This is currently my go-to matcha spot! The workers are always friendly, and I usually get my matcha pretty quickly. My favorite is the strawberry matcha latte, the strawberries always taste very fresh! This location can get a little busy, especially since it's next to a high school, but I usually have no problem finding parking. The aesthetic is also very nice and pleasant. It's a very trendy spot and definitely worth the drive for me! Would recommend!

    - Hojicha Einspanner - Matcha Einspänner - Matcha Latte
    Karen L.

    This cafe has a cute laid-back energy that makes it easy to settle into and enjoy your drink, catching up with friends. There are also little touches of charm throughout the space from the decor to the merchandise on display. The space itself is on the small side therefore seating can be limited during busier times. Ordered the following: - Hojicha Einspanner - Matcha Einspänner - Matcha Latte The Einspanners were really enjoyable - the cream on top added a smooth, slightly sweet layer that balanced well with the roasted hojicha and earthy matcha. The Matcha Latte itself was well made - not too sweet. Overall, a good spot to try matcha and hojicha as well as their other drinks! Which I would like to come back and try!

    BEST MATCHA EVER !!!!!!!!!! look at that green i can def tell they use high quality ceremonial matcha. i think it's better than the popular ones in la... its just so perfect. not too sweet or watery either. i drive down here from la for their matcha and puddings. they told me their cheong is homemade and with no artificial. it's soooo good! bought a few and ate it with my yogurt their customer service is amazing too! super sweet and friendly staff - especially june and reina! would def recommend cafe the scoop to everyone. also theyre very laptop friendly (wifi and outlets available) and have abundance of parking available (lot and street)

    Matcha einspanner
    Tina N.

    We got the scoop latte and matcha einspanner. We enjoyed both drinks at 25 percent sweet. I thought matcha was a little light for me and the cream was good. I love matcha but I found myself liking the scoop latte more. The scoop latte had a good balance of sweet and espresso at 25 percent sweet, and the cookie added a nice touch for those who like sweet. Cookie was buttery, flaky, and mixed well with the cream. I would come back for the scoop latte.

    Banana Latte and Chocolate Croissant q
    Martha A.

    I've been looking for a new cute cafe spot in Long Beach to enjoy some coffee and chill and this was a good spot to go to if you're in the area. I read a few reviews how it's spacious, however I found it to be smaller than I thought. Because of busy it was for a Friday morning, seating was limited as most people were there studying/working or socializing. Staff were very nice and friendly and worked quickly despite the rush. I ordered an iced banana latte and it was good! I would say it was more a hint of banana. I also tried their chocolate croissant which was a good size for breakfast and was perfectly toasted. Most people come here for their matcha so I'd have to give that a try next time. While there is a parking lot, parking was a bit challenging as this coffee shop is in the same lot as a lot of other businesses.

    Strawberry Matcha & Banana Matcha Latte

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    Love this place. Best matcha I've ever had and they make a great iced latte. Super friendly staff. cute place!

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    Great drinks and great service. Love this new coffee shop. A great place to catch up with a friend or get reading done

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    Love the matcha here the blueberry one is so good is one my top favorite matcha places rn

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    the perfect matcha and the best i have had, despite being to MANY, MANY other places.

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    All of the drinks are amazing. You have to buy the banana pudding here too. Best matcha in Long Beach

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    I came in 15-20 min before closing, but the store staff were still super friendly and welcoming to me. I was very appreciative of that.

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    im actually obsessed with their matcha it hits every time. if i lived closer id be here everyday

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    Such a good place, everyone was very kind. The place was very clean. The matcha is so good as always ! Highly recommend!

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    Not everyone should sell coffee…read more I am new to this location and wanted to try a new coffee shop which I assume the coffee was going to be good by the ratings that they have by 4.8. So I stopped by to get an ice Americano. The vibe of the coffee shop is very nice. Open layout study rooms perfect if you want to study or if you're going to meet up with friends. The other thing is the barista was very friendly and inviting. I should have known when I asked her if they had ice coffee, she said yes and responded with we can make you an ice Americano, which it's not the same. However, I decided to order an ice Americano. The other thing is I ordered a turkey sandwich which was very good and had a lot of favor. By the time, when my order comes out, I take it to my car and start drinking it, I started sipping my coffee, not realizing that I had coffee grounds inside, I was already late to work, so I did not want to go back or to make any fuss about it. Which couple hours later I just wanted to call the store to ask them if they can remake it or if there's anything that can do, they do not say anything about that and not acknowledge that my coffee was pretty much coffee grounds, and water. Which I was very sympathetic and told them I don't know if they calibrated the machine in the morning because I can in the morning. At the end of the story, she said thank you for letting us that our machine is not calibrated and she said goodbye. I really like this place I like the vibe I like the small family Business own. but if I'm gonna receive a terrible coffee order with a side of terrible customer service it's not worth driving here. At this point, I would rather just go to Starbucks and save myself a couple dollars. I am tired of small little businesses, not taking time and effort to really understand how to make a good cup of coffee. And they be charging a leg and an arm for it. Now that I'm reading the reviews, nobody talks about the coffee here. they talk about the environment and the food, which I do agree the food and the environment is very nice.

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