I've been on the lookout for the best coffee in Long Beach and I think Colossus might just be it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Colossus is an adorable storefront on 2ND Street.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm absolutely obsessed with their coffee menu, baked items, sandwiches, and their selection of grocery-like goods. I ordered the Midsommar caramel latte, ceasar salad sandwich on their fresh baked bread, and the strawberry rhubarb and pistachio danish (!!). I'd easily sign up for this lineup to be my last meal on earth. I even ordered a sourdough bread loaf with olives so I could ride this high for several more days. The Midsommar latte is crafted with housemade caramel, espresso, milk, and topped with sprinkles of fennel and bee pollen - the perfect finale to an already incredible drink. To hear that they also offer an extensive pizza menu? You won't be seeing the last of me, Colossus. read more

Honestly, Colossus is a solid cafe and I bet they'll be booming once they finishing expanding. Still, I'm more a fan of their food than coffee. I got a honey lavender latte, as I've only tried their drip in the past. The honey lavender notes were definitely there, but the latte is much more on the milky side than coffee side, which is what I didn't like. However, their sandwich was soo good. The turkey and brie has a nice fluffy bread, a healthy portion of turkey, a mix of herbs, and this super sweet and fragrant fig mostarda, which is like a fig mustard spread. Definitely would come back for the sandwich, maybe not the coffee though. read more

Colossus - honey lavender latte and turkey and brie sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Cinnamon Sugar Knot, Midsommar Latte ICED ONLY This was my first time trying out colossus after always passing by it on my walks along 2nd street. I ordered a Cinnamon Sugar Knot and a after looking at the coffee options I decided to go with the Midsommar Latte. The Cinnamon Sugar Knot was pretty yummy, it had, in my opinion, a very good distribution of sugar all along the pastry and wasn't lackluster like I feel most places are. If you are craving a sweet bite of something I recommend the Cinnamon Sugar Knot for sure. The Midsommar Latte on the other hand had a pretty presentation and at first glance looked like it would be pretty good. Sadly to me the flavor wasn't there, it tasted very milky and lacked any other flavoring. It's suppose to be a spicy Carmel as described to me by the barista but as I stated I was just milky. If you crave more of a stronger coffee taste, as I tend to personally like, i definitely would stay away from the Midsommer Latte. The service was quick and the baristas were nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There wasn't any music playing though when I went, maybe it was paused in accident, so it was extremely quite which isn't a bad thing but perhaps playing some lo-fi music to just set a nice relaxing tone would be great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All in all, not a bad little cafe, nice interior, yummy pastries, and good amount of options to choose from within the drink menu[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Colossus - Midsommar Latte ICED ONLY Cinnamon Sugar Knot - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great coffee, yummy pastries & cookies!!8 got the Midsommar Latte & a regular vanilla latte hot. I got the huge salted chocolate chip cookie which was to die for. I didn't get it warmed because it already looked soft and I didn't want it to be all over me if I got it warmed (too messy). I just love the flavor of the Midsommar latte it's like earthy, it has espresso, house-made anise caramel, cold foam, fennel, and bee pollen. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ps. They are making their inside space bigger so now people can hang out inside and be cozy like a nice little coffee shop with comfy seats and environment overall[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

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I don't think it's fair to judge this place on coffee above bread and baked goods. They are a bakery first and foremost. The bread and the baked goods are fantastic. Really really amazing. The coffee/matcha game is on the weaker side but that's just not why I go there. I feel like bakeries never prioritize coffee and just hire staff to mostly sell breads, and then they train them on coffee making. They need to hire exceptional baristas to make coffee a standout item, not an afterthought. I'm not going to knock down stars for that because I go there as a bakery. I'll get my coffee/matcha at Stereoscope across the street. read more

Colossus used to be one of our favorite places in Long Beach for fresh bread and interesting sandwiches. Our favorite sandwich is their Turkey and Brie with fig mostarda. The Turkey and Brie sandwich has changed over the course of time as it has a less prominence of brie and fig flavors; however, this sandwich costs $16. Their star of the sandwiches are their fresh breads. Cost of lattes range from $8 to $8.50. They have some good pastries here; however, they're also priced on the higher end. I don't come as often as we did before because parking is pretty inconvenient on 2nd street and their are also prices are on the higher end. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They're expanding their space to have more seating, which will be nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]At this time, you mainly have to take what you buy to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Unfortunately this will be an incomplete review of sorts because we arrived at around 10am and the pastries that I wanted to specifically try out which was the cardamom and the almond croissant were all sold out. Major sad face. Now, I know that bakeries can only keep stock what they can and I really don't know if it's right to blame or be upset, but it was still relatively early, and we just simply struck out. I did pick up a few selections that they did have, but it truly was slim pickings even though what we did snag was pretty ok--sorry, I think my mood was not the best and I can't remember what they were. It doesn't help that I recently went to a popular bakery in Pasadena with a line and another bakery in Long Beach, and both experiences were more positive and successful than this one was. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a pick up and go spot as there are no tables to dine-in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Colossus - bitten, more than twice - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

We stopped by Colossus Bakery for coffee this morning. It's so fun to come in here and see all the delicious baked goods! Additionally, they have a mini deli with all kinds of interesting ingredients and condiments, even Rancho Gordo Beans from central California!! The coffee was great and with had lovely conversations with other customers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a great place to start the day[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I stopped in for a quick snack, but I honestly can't even remember what I got. If you can recognize this latte let me know. I remember it being a little too sweet, but I think that's in the design of the drink by looking at it. I remember also getting a pastry like a ham and cheese croissant and liking it, so I would definitely come back. read more

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I love supporting local shops on second street and Colossus is a great local coffee and pastry shop. The mornings are always busy but I think it's worth the wait. They have good lattes. I'm disappointed in their bread. I tried out their sourdough loaf and for $10 a loaf, it unfortunately doesn't come sliced. I still purchased it, as I have a serrated knife at home. This bread was so hard and tough to cut. I found it to be not worth it and couldn't cut a normal slice. I will go back but I've learned my lesson not to order their bread again. read more

I asked around--with so many coffee shops on 2nd Street, one has to stand out above the rest. EVERYONE I asked had the same response--COLOSSUS! And their recommendation let us here today. Folks, trust the baristas, if they recommend a coffee, go with their recommendation. Rose Cardamon Latte. I don't think that is even a combination that even makes sense, yet it was a flavorful explosion I am glad I experienced. It's not too sweet, it's extremely creamy and the exotic combination does not overpower the essence of the coffee. I see why so many say Colossus is the best; simply put, THEY ARE! read more

Colossus - Preparing to make my first latte ever from here! - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Yummmyy!! Quaint, cute and delicious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My hot matcha was perfect and their holiday drinks are worth a try. I loved my pastry -- a type of croissant with vanilla bean inside. It was the perfect amount of bread with sweetness. The vegan cookie was also a hit -- super duper chocolatey like a brownie [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes are vibing. It's like a teeny tiny market inside with coffee and baked goods at the end.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can buy wine, clothing attire, and other cool food things. read more

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I started going to the San Pedro spot first. Loved their oak lattes and Kouign-Amann pastry. Sooo good I drive there few times a week. Buy lots of pastries to last for week. Then they opened the 2nd Long Beach!! Game changer closer to me but the parking tough. it's popular there lots shops, restaurants, bars and boutiques. read more

Pretty expensive for coffee and pastries. Went w my family and we got a bunch of items. The gingerbread muffin was a little dry, croissant was ok. Cookie ok. Nothing was amazing. The coffee was good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very small place without indoor seating to hang out, just a few seats to wait for your order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Colossus - Cinnamon Sugar Knot was good - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The semlor were absolutely delicious!! If you haven't tried them you should. They are selling the individually as well. $8. read more

Colossus - Semlor. 4 for $30 - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Tried Colossus for the first time this morning and wow. Got an iced latte with an extra shot, simple syrup cold foam, and a little honey -- perfectly balanced. Strong espresso flavor without being overpowering, and the cold foam added the smoothest natural sweetness without tasting artificial. Definitely one of the better coffee spots I've tried in Long Beach. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute grab and go spot right on 2nd Street serving up coffee, pastries and tons of other goodies![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The team's also working on expanding their store next door and adding a new sit down experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We tried the Honey Lavender Iced Latte & Vanilla Latte. read more

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Not only is Colossus delicious for the pastries, but also their breakfasts, sandwiches, coffee, and challah! The challah is available every Friday but they can be special ordered for holidays as well; as with a variety of other items for other holidays. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Unfortunately there's really no where to sit and eat inside or out, but they are expanding and the beach is nearby.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone in Long Beach knows and loves this spot so if you live here and haven't tried it out, give it a shot (and yes it's a bit pricey, I wish it was a dollar or more cheaper on every item too but what can you do), and if you're driving through, it's one of our best spots so give it a go! PS. They don't have stamp cards but they do offer loyalty points whenever you visit! read more

In the past, I've come here for a morning pastry. I saw that they make sourdough pizzas and had to try! I decided to order the honey sausage pizza online. About 15 minutes later, I picked it up and it was hot and ready. The pizza tasted great - the peppers being sweet and the sausage savory. The sourdough crust fluffy with a nice chew. Inside the cafe, there's pastries to choose from a small ingredient gift items too. I'd definitely come back to try another pizza! read more

Colossus - Spicy Calabrian Honey & Sausage Pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Remember how I mentioned the olive loaf I picked up for my father-in-law that one time? Well, he loved it so much that now any time I see him, I make an early morning stop to Colossus beforehand to pick up one for him; he says it's the best he's ever had, and casually mentions it on the regular. When I asked him for Christmas ideas this year, it was the only thing on his list. :) He is really hoping that eventually, the ladies open a store in/near Moorpark, where he lives - but in the meantime, I never wonder what to bring with me when I visit: olive loaf for him, champagne for her. ;) read more

This pie is dangerously delicious. It's so decadent. Eating a bite or two will say, "ok I'll save the rest for later." But then craving for it after 15 minutes and then repeating the process till you get to this point. 10/10 would buy again Their coffee was also very tasty read more

Colossus - Passion Fruit Cream (?) pie. - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

The amazingly crafted food and drinks are spot on every single time! I come here at least once a week and if you have a chance to go by in the evenings for their pizza that sourdough crust is so amazing as well! Their ranch is one of the best I've ever had. I literally have never had a bad item here for breakfast or dinner. Stop by whenever you get a chance you won't regret it! read more

Incredibly delicious pastries, their breakfast is also really yummy! 10/10 recommend, the quality of their bread is worth the price. Also a shout out to Joanna the early morning barista, she makes the best lattes and is so kind with her service!! read more

Took the youngest here on Friday to get a small bite to eat. Ordered the ham cheese croissant and it was tasty when warmed up. Also got the kouign amann pastry which was a bit greasy on the inside and too sweet for our taste. Found nearby free street parking for 24 minutes before 10 Am. read more

Omg seriously the best flakey breads you can find. I only had two things; the cinnamon roll (the best ever) and a small baguette that I ate on the ride home. I only came cause yelp made me do it (and Gustos was closed. read more

Lavender Caramel Iced Latte was 10/10! Very aromatic, spices and lavender in a creamy latte that was just the perfect sweetness level. The chocolate croissant was okay, I liked the thick semi sweet chocolate inside but the croissant was a little dry. read more

Colossus - Lavender Caramel Iced Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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It took me a little while to finally give Colossus a try and I'm so glad I did! Yesterday was my second visit. The service is outstanding. Eamon was very friendly and great with recommendations. On the first visit we tried the chocolate chip cookies and they were amazing! So. Much. Chocolate. We also tried a baguette and that was also outstanding. Yesterday's visit provided cinnamon sugar knots, which were pretty great and a repeat of the chocolate chip cookies. Can't recommend Colossus enough! read more

Their Midsommar iced coffee is absolutely delicious and pain au chocolat croissant was flaky and perfect. Ordered online and had a quick pick-up, friendly service. read more

Colossus is one of my favorite bakeries in Long Beach. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bakery is small with barely any sitting space but I think they're expanding to have more seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've only ever had their pastries but they've never disappointed. I've previously had their kouign-amann and it was savory, sweet, and crispy. For this review, I had their pan con tomate (one of my favorite things ever), which came on a soft, pillowy slice of sourdough with garlicky grated tomato and rich olive oil. Although small, definitely an exquisite savory snack. Their croissant was not as flaky as I hoped (I came near closing time) but it was still buttery and tasted amazing. The OG chocolate chip cookies was delicious was soft, chewy (in a good way), and abundantly studded with milk chocolate chunks. I'd love to see a dark chocolate version because the milk chocolate proved a bit too sweet for me, but I still ate the whole thing (: Colossus is a fantastic bakery and I can't wait to go back to try their sandwiches, their pizzas, and their other pastries! read more

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Been here a few times! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little spot with good service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But I was disappointed when my latte came out to $8! I regular a few other places that sell the exact same latte for $6.50, one even $6! I think it's just a tad high and sort of steers me away from wanting to grab a coffee here in the future. read more

Colossus - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

i've been meaning to try colossus for a while, i live pretty close and i always see it at the farmers market. that being said i finally tried it. came on a tuesday morning; they had a steady stream of people but nothing too crazy. seems like a weekday morning might be the move. i got a vanilla latte, the done up eggs in a basket, and the breakfast sandwich. the coffee was like a 2/5. it was basically a cup of milk. now i understand latte is typically a lot of milk, and my preference these days skews to cortado measurements, but even this was milkier than your typical latte. probably would not get again. that being said the breakfast was pretty decent. i enjoyed both the breakfast sandwich and the eggs in a basket. the sandwich had a really nice fluffy texture to the egg. and the flavors of the eggs in a basket were good. my husband really enjoyed the slice of bread for it as well. food was like a 4/5. the people working were super nice, i'd probably come back for a quick and easy breakfast but there are much better coffee shops (in my opinion) nearby. read more

Colossus - vanilla latte a little too milky for my taste. - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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My fave matcha spot in LB! Matcha: 10/10 Coffee: 10/10 Breakfast sandwiches: 10/10 They open really early which is amazing! Their bread is baked fresh and is sooo tasty. They also offer milk alternatives and cold foam as well. The location can be a bit easy to miss but there is lots of street parking during non busy hours read more

Colossus - Matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I tried their breakfast sandwich with herb bake eggs, topped with Muenster cheese on house bred nd added bacon . The only problem is the sandwich was over $20.00. A price point which buys a hefty meal in most beach communities. I added a simple drink realizing this is a bakery so I will entertain being this haphazard with cash when I feel like it. The hype was big so I wanted them to show me just how good a $20 sandwich tastes! I wants disappointed so I went with it ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute place with lots of great Nick backs for the kitchen![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place is always on point. The employees are all so nice and welcoming. The line goes by so quickly and they have a bunch of cool items you can buy from swag, to flour, tin fish, butter, and wine. The pastry are buttery, fresh and delicious. Not much seating inside but its still a great place to grab breakfast and coffee to go. read more

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Delicious pastries, desserts, and artisanal breads. Stopped in on a weekend and it wasn't too busy. I ordered the pumpkin chocolate croissant which was spot on! Also the maple pecan scone which I think I'll pass on next time. I also took home with me a jalapeño cheddar and sourdough loaf. I made sandwiches with it and it did not disappoint. Although, I wished it had more cheese throughout the jalapeños did give it a nice kick. Small artisanal shoppe with no seating, only to go! Staff is nice and efficient. read more

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My favorite place for pastries! The cardomon pastry is my favorite and the the cinnamon knott!

I genuinely want to give this place 5 stars, because the bread and croissants are exceptional, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the aesthetic is beautiful[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the wine selection is thoughtfully curated, the pastry offerings are great, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the cute gift knick-knacks add a really nice touch[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. On product and atmosphere alone, this would easily be a 5-star bakery. Unfortunately, after three separate visits, the experience continues to fall short due to the staff. No matter the time--morning or mid-afternoon--the energy is consistently the same: no smiles, no warmth, no sense of welcome. Everyone appears grumpy and disengaged, almost as if they're too cool to be serving baked goods. If that's the case, it may be worth reconsidering the role. On one occasion, I walked in 30 minutes before closing, and the ovens were already turned off. When I asked if my pastry could be warmed, I was made to feel like an inconvenience simply for asking. Today, after looking over the counter and noticing that not a single person appeared happy to be there, I chose to walk out. I'm not sure if this is a management issue or if the staff isn't being supported in a positive work environment, but it absolutely translates to the customer experience--which is unfortunate, given how strong the product is. The success of any business depends on its customers, and first impressions (and repeated impressions) matter. It would be wise to address these issues early if the goal is long-term success. I'll happily continue to recommend the bread--but I truly hope the service eventually matches the quality of what's being made. read more

It's that time of year. A must try if you are a pumpkin lover! The pumpkin cinnamon roll. The pumpkin and frosting blend together harmoniously leaving the taste buds happy. This is my favorite seasonal item they sell. It's definitely a splurge coming in at $8. This is a small bakery but gets very busy on the weekends. I recommend ordering online and picking it up. read more

Colossus - Pumpkin cinnamon roll. - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

I go get there iced mid sommar latte at the Long Beach farmers market. I haven't had it in a few months but came to the farmers market for this latte today. What I like about mid sommar latte is that it has flennel in it. That's pretty much the only drink I get and only for the reason. Flennel is really good for digestion and bloating . I like the drink flennel tea after a meal or before bed. Love that they have that component in the latte. I' always notice a better digestion when I eat at the farmers market. The best latte in terms of health benefits. I hope they keep this forever because it's so beneficial read more

Went in for a pizza randomly one day. Had a great experience. The pepperoni was definitely in the spicy side and the pizza had a fantastic crust to it, very flavorful. So about two weeks later, decided to treat myself to another pizza from there place, and unfortunately it was burned and lacked flavor and the crust was like plain bread. Very unfortunate for something I really looked forward to. Also as for the garlic oil which I asked for them to hold it was on the second pizza. So those with food allergies be warned... read more