~cash only~ Bring back old school diners -- this is a gem. Just what you'd expect from a classic diner spot with counter top seating and booths along the windows all while being able to see the kitchen do its thing. The food isn't amazing but it's comforting. This is truly a place for the locals where elders & regulars come frequently. Quick and easy service. Depending on the day it can get really busy and parking can be tough. But you get a sick view of the ocean from here. Sausage Scramble -- Green & red bell peppers, mushrooms, jack cheese, eggs of your choice over fries. & I substituted the onions for tomatoes. Would come back to eat this. adding a little bit of salt and this was hella tasty. Coffee -- a little bitter on the aftertaste but if you're okay with classic diner coffee then it's fine Caramelized Banana Nut Pancakes -- what every pancake should have sweet, fruits and whipped cream. Yummy! read more

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A lot of options to eat in this area to satisfy a variety of tastes. Chucks gives that Dennys or mom n pop type vibe. The menu is pretty standard fare with breakfast and lunch staples from burgers to pancakes. It's rather small inside so be patient if you have to wait for a table. Service was o-k. I realize there were only 2 servers & it was kinda busy: she kept refilling my coffee without me asking which I greatly appreciated, but I did have to ask for water refill. This is definitely a no frills cafè. read more

Chuck's Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

I have happily eaten here for MANY years, but get so excited when I get my food I forget to take pics! The service is always epic and I even get hugs, since we go so often. It's a small, diner style coffee shop, comfy booths and outdoor seating with an ocean view. Anything you order, seriously anything, will be delicious and the food comes out quickly! I'm a creature of habit - have to have their little circle breakfast potatoes w/ the "ham 'n' scram." But if you aren't counting calories that day, the banana walnut pancakes are a must try...insanely good and perfect to share! And their lunches are amazing too! I will never get tired of this place and their friendly servers and bus boys and epic food! Great prices too! All hail to Chucks foreverrrr!!!! :D read more

Great spot for breakfast and lunch. Parking can be a hassle but worth it. Chuck's has been around since the 60's and it's charm is still there. I love the Chicken Fried Steak breakfast. It's hardy and flavorful. Accompanied with good coffee, it's a winner. Service is fast and given with a smile. read more

This is such a cool little coffee shop. It's nostalgic like an old timey place. They only accept cash too, I LOVED IT! Food was fresh and good sized. You get a nice ocean breeze and view. read more

Chuck's Coffee Shop - Chilaquiles with green sauce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Been here several times do the last several years. Great old local breakfast joint, cash only and they do have ATM inside in case. Parking are street, meters or parking lot w/ pay. Overlook the water abs nearby the pier. Friendly and cheerful staff and menu is quite big for small place. Great vibe and the foods are quite good with reasonable prices. Nice to sit and enjoys a cup of joe inside or outside with ocean breeze in the morning. read more

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When Chuck owned it, it was the best all they do now is try to save a few pennies on buying the cheap catch-up. They don't use quality Heinz ketchup. Chuck had that place running like a fine tune piano whoever took it over is too busy saving pennies and selling poor quality was excited to go there today. They went back to the good quality stuff and now they're back to chipping out and sad to see. read more

Chuck's Coffee Shop is the bees knees. The booths at Chuck's are a blue sea blue color. To make it an even more quintessential beachside diner, the windows open up like they would in a home to let the cool breeze filter through. They really nail the beach vibe. The menu at Chuck's is pretty unfussy - breakfast, sandwiches, some Mexican fare. First off, I need to talk about the "Weasel" ($15.95) which comes with 3 scrambled eggs topped with the homemade chili served with potatoes and toast. Cheese and onions are optional. I took the option and I suggest that you do too. It's served with potato disks which are essentially flattened fries (?). So what I was in fact eating was chili (with beans), over eggs, with fries in disguise. It was breakfast, but not, and I liked it very much. I liked that the homemade chili was hearty with beans otherwise I feel like the egg + chili situation would have tasted trashy. Not for everyone, but yes for me. The turkey melt ($14.95) was also quite good. It comes with avocado, tomato + Swiss cheese on sourdough. They griddle the thick slices of turkey before it goes into the sandwich. The griddling gives the turkey nice, crispy edges which I really appreciated. I would 100% order this again. If you like a good diner, Chuck's is a good one. read more

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Super great breakfast and brunch options! The service is amazing all the servers are very nice and attentive to all the guest! Everything is always fresh, plus the great view right by the beach. Super great energy all around will definitely be coming back! read more

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Parking: a bit on the more crowded side. Plenty of street parking. No obvious private parking lot Service: inside/outside seating. A bit on the smaller side but they make it feel like your family there. They're so nice and check in on you appropriately. Food: typical breakfast diner food. The great touches is the customer service. Get the thin fries! Crispy and delicious. CASH ONLY read more

The food wasn't even that good. The hollandaise tasted like heavy cream and mayonnaise. But oddly, thats not the point. The vibes were amazing. I felt like I was transported back in time. It felt like pure nostalgia "Back To The Future" type of environment. I couldn't help but notice all the lives of each diner and the interior design. The servers and staff were extremely friendly through and through. It was MY fault that I ordered an eggs benedict at a diner, but hey I did. I'll be coming back to try their chili and egg breakfast dish. read more

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We stumbled upon this fun little diner during our Long Beach and were pleasantly surprised! It has that classic, no-frills charm that immediately makes you feel like a local. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with friendly staff and fast service that keeps everything moving smoothly--even when it's busy. Just a heads-up: it's cash only, so make sure to bring cash. I ordered the Sunshine Special, which was the perfect way to start the day--generous portions, perfectly cooked eggs, and crispy hash browns that hit the spot. My husband went with the Country Fried Steak with Gravy,which he thoroughly enjoyed. Location wise it's just steps from the beach! Whether you're a local or just visiting, this diner is a hidden gem that captures the laid-back coastal vibe perfectly. read more

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Cash only! I was down in Long Beach in the morning and have been to all the other diners and coffee shops in the area, but for some reason had never been to Chuck's. It has a great location right next to the water and there is a lot of free parking surrounding the restaurant, which is extremely convenient. It's quite small on the inside, but they have a lot of tables inside and out and they seem to turn quickly, so you most likely won't have to wait very long. The menu is pretty small but has a lot of good classic items on it. Our server was not the most polite and took about 15 minutes or more to stop by after we sat down to get our drink order and then took another long time before she came back for our food order. Everything arrived a lot slower than I am used to for the diner or coffee shop so that was a bit of a surprise. For my breakfast I chose the #3 Omelette, which is Beef and Ortega Green Chile and thought it was pretty good, although not nearly as good as other versions that I've had recently. The chile didn't have as much punch as I'm used to and it was honestly a smaller portion than I usually get at other places. I also felt that the beef wasn't seasoned at all. It wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't memorable and I would not suggest ordering it. I also was not a huge fan of the coffee. It tasted a little bit bitter to me so overall, I don't feel that I will be back but would encourage anyone who is in the area to give it a try. read more

Chuck's Coffee Shop - #3 Omelette: Beef and Ortega Green Chile - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I happened to be close to this diner and I was hungry, so I decided to come to this place for a late breakfast. The diner: The place is a small restaurant, very quaint and very clean. The waitstaff: Staff were welcoming and very attentive. The drinks: I had the brewed coffee and it was amazing! The main course: I had the omelette with veggies with a side of fruit and sourdough toast. It was delicious! The conclusion: I enjoyed every bit of breakfast. Will I be back? Absolutely! By the way, it's CASH ONLY. There's an ATM inside the diner for your convenience. read more

Chuck's Coffee Shop - Omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

An old school vibe with acceptable food and decent service. Make sure you have cash, no cards or electronic payments. Had an Omelet and potatoes. The potato's were nicely cooked little disks, no onions or peppers to make them home fries. Very basic. I had the Santa Fe omelet with both red and green sauce; should we ever return I would get the red sauce, much preferred the tomato flavor to the spicier green sauce. We sat outside; there is a small parkette across the street, no ocean view although you are very close. Nothing really bad to say, but nothing memorably good either. Would eat here again but without much enthusiasm. read more

First things first, CASH ONLY but they have an ATM inside. Super cute diner, very friendly. Came in and ordered mix of breakfast and lunch. All was great. Service was super quick and all food was fresh and made to order. The staff was super nice and a very nice man came over to wish us all good morning and ask how our meals were. I'd come back for the hospitality and the wonderful service. read more

I went to Chuck's for the first time in November 2025 when visiting Long Beach and I loved it! Beautiful beach front location, excellent customer service (our server Riley was super friendly, efficient, and had great menu recommendations!), and absolutely delicious food. I had a sausage scramble with fresh fruit on the side and my sister had a simple breakfast combo. I can't wait to go back to this place! Highly recommend!! Bonus: outdoor seating for pups. read more

The fries to go were good but expensive, more expensive than fast food but almost smaller portions or about the same size. They have almost nothing on their menu that is vegan without modification! The inside is old and classic beach diner vibes. This place is more a diner than coffee shop. Service seemed cool but were a bit slow! Hope to see more vegan options one day. read more

THE best diner experience in LB. If you like diner food you cannot miss this place. Service is amazing and it's right on the beach.

Good food and nice service overall but I found it shocking that a side of bacon is $8.95.

Ate here for brunch on a Sat Afternoon. Went inside to get seated, it was open seating. Sat ourselves outside. Waited for a few minutes for someone to attend to us. Took our orders. 10 minutes later we received our order of French Toast, Tuna Melt and cottage cheese. All was delicious! I recommend this place! Pros: Food is delicous, service was fast, French fries tasted like McDonald's fries lol (if you like Miickey Dee's fries) , Cool vibe by the beach, OLD school. Cons: Pending what time you go, parking is horrible, One restroom, if seated outside.. Flies everywhere!! Place is small! And The number #1 reason... drum roll please..... CASH ONLY!!! If you don't have cash, they have an ATM machine inside that Charges a service charge of $3 or more per bank institution! Overall, I will come back.. only If I have cash. Nobody carries cash anymore. The restaurants way to save $$$ from a tax write off. read more

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PS: Bring CASH, they have an ATM too though Been living in Belmont Shore for over a year now and always saw Chuck's Coffee shop on the corner and never pulled the trigger. Finally stopped by and I'm glad I did. Love the old school diner type of feel, I haven't ate a place like this in a while. It seems like this is THE local spot and their are a bunch of regulars dining in to catch up with their friends. They have plenty of inside and outside seating. We sat outside and enjoyed the ocean views and cold breeze! The food here is pretty decent and it's exactly what I expected= SIMPLE! This place isn't spectacular but gets the job done. They have scrambles, skillets, omelettes and more. I got the Fisherman's Breakfast which came with 3 Eggs, 4 strips of bacon and sausage ( I did two bacon, two sausage), 1 toast and potatoes. I would totally get this again, especially ordering potatoes because they were almost like chips. They were thin and were sorda crispy. read more

Chuck's Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Convenient spot near boardwalk and dog beach. Old school diner, good to keep it alive. read more

Chuck's Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Finally tried this historic gem in the heart of Long Beach right across the from the sand/ocean. I ordered an omelette with cheese/spinach..served with toast and potatoes while my friend went with the egg/pancake combo. Both selections did not disappoint and the value was pretty good especially given the location. The only downside, albeit slight, is that they only take cash so be prepared. Service was good and the seating is somewhat expansive unless you arrive at the busiest of times weekend mornings. read more

The food was good, and reasonable $ (cash only- tgey have an ATM machine inside). Services was friendly and fast. Next to the beach. Thank you. read more

I have always enjoyed this restaurant. Please note that this is a cash-only restaurant, but it does have a cash machine available inside. What I like about Chucks: Counter seating for singles (LOVE) Fast and friendly SERVICE (REALLY!) Outdoor seating (great for summer) Bike parking and free parking nearby Near Ocean and Belmont Pool ( Swim first, breakfast or lunch after) Cottage Fries instead of hashbrowns...I love them! Basic food, not fancy just right for a local coffee shop! read more

Great selection Great food Fair pricing Cash Only Fast service Super cool old school coffee shop I will be back again and again read more

Food always good. Service is prompt and all friendly..try them out. Natlia, Gladys, Danny and Ricki plus others are on the ball..

Dear Owner, We have been regular customers of yours for quite some time. Recently, we had an experience where we waiting 50 mins to have breakfast on Saturday. We usually bring our pets so we are required to sit outside. On this occasion we put our names down and kept coming back to check in. You had people that had checks, and cash on the table and weren't leaving nor did the waitress ask them if the could take the cash. This included lady who brought her own food and was utilizing one of the tables. We understand that it is a first come first serve. However we asked if we could walk our dogs and texts us when we were up for seating. We were told that was not possible. After wasting our time we chose to go to another restaurant. This was poor management and inconsiderate to all the customers who had to wait. We will most like not return to your establishment anytime soon due this issue. read more

Please note cash only. Food was good ordering was fast ATM on site. Service was friendly and quick with requests. Ambiance was Pretty typical for a breakfast spot. read more

Excellent food and service. We had a mishap with water and coffee on the table and had to change tables and the waitress was so sweet and kind. They were very good to us. The menu was great. The service is great and the ocean view isn't bad either. read more

For some reason I had never tried Chuck's, been past it a hundred times. Stopped in today for brunch, and was happily surprised. Enjoyed the classic diner vibe, comfortable booth seating and inviting staff. We ordered a couple of the specials, all were good, but everyone zeroed in on the potatoes. We ordered an extra plate just to satisfy the need for more crunchy goodness. read more

I've never had a bad plate!!! If you live in Long Beach, you know this place is consistent with their food. There's indoor and outdoor seating, right near the beach and it's your classic breakfast diner type spot. Can't ask for anything better! Note: Cash only but they have an ATM machine smart!! read more

Chuck's Coffee Shop - Red Chilaquiles and Eggs Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Consistent and you know what you are going to get. great diner feels with indoor and outdoor seating right on the beach.

Nice beachside diner with outside dinning. Service is very good and food is very good

Pros: Emma was very nice and helped us customize our orders. Location is great and they have outdoor seating. Cons: Cash only. No one came back to refill our coffee, or bring our change, so they got a great tip. read more

Chuck's Coffee Shop - $11 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Love Chucks! I ride my STROMER EBIKE from N Long Beach to Naples and stop here for breakfast. The service is incredible and the ambiance is on the beach! What more could you ask for. They are also dog friendly! Definitely try their potatoes... read more

Sausage scramble and plenty of hot coffee made a great Sunday morning breakfast at Belmont Shore. Service was speedy and great. Cash only is the only drawback but ATM if tou need it. read more

Chuck's Coffee Shop - Santa Fe Scramble - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

OLD SCHOOL DINER ON THE BEACH Bring cash! They don't do credit/debit cards. You will find an ATM here. The place is small but there is outdoor seating with a view of the beach. I had the eggs Benedict and it was very good. The coffee was also not bad. The decor is basic diner tables but there is no counter. Service was very good, and prices were definite inflation busting. So, really an excellent experience for what it is. A reasonably priced basic breakfast/lunch diner. SYOY read more

Chuck's Coffee Shop - Beach view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Great food with awesome service and nice atmosphere. Beautiful outdoor beachside seating. read more

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