I had an amazing experience at Espresso Bar! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt welcoming and comfortable. The service was top-notch--friendly, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about making sure everything was perfect. Every item I tried was absolutely delicious. You can really tell they care about quality and consistency in what they serve. The espresso was rich and flavorful, and the rest of the menu did not disappoint at all. Overall, everything--from the service to the drinks and food--was awesome. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend Espresso Bro to anyone looking for a great spot! read more

Espresso Bar - Awesome - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

A wonderful place--the food was delicious! The staff was excellent! Highly recommended

Espresso Bar on 2nd Street is basically where Long Beach goes to pretend we all have our lives together. The café is cute, bright, aesthetic... like everyone inside either owns a film camera or journals for fun. The lox and bagel? Dangerous. The chicken panini? Life-changing. And the berry smoothie tastes like somebody mixed vacation, therapy, and good decisions into one drink. I walked in planning to grab Spanish latte and leave... next thing I know, I'm sitting there for two hours acting mysterious on my laptop with absolutely nothing open. Honestly, this spot makes you want to order "just one drink" and somehow leave with three drinks, a sandwich, and a new hobby. read more

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A 40 MINUTE WAIT FOR A TURKEY PANINI!! I came in with a friend to finally try this spot, but it was a total disaster from start to finish. We ordered separately, and after my friend received her sandwich, I realized something was wrong since I had actually ordered before her. When I asked about my food, the lady told me she had only taken my smoothie order. She said she'd "put it in now" and told me I could just pay for the sandwich afterward since she was busy taking other orders. I sat there watching person after person get their food while I was waiting on a turkey panini! It wasn't until my friend asked for a to-go box that they finally claimed my food was "coming up." By then, I had completely lost my appetite. I told them to give the sandwich to someone else and walked out. Truly an annoying, poorly managed experience. I will NOT be returning! read more

Espresso Bar - My friends sandwich bc I NEVER RECEIVED MINE! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Came across a tik tok highlighting Espresso Bar's matcha lattes and tuna salad sandwiches (2 of my fav things) so I knew I had to try it. Got lucky and found a metered parking spot out front. Upon entering, was pleased to see the airy, modern atmosphere. Perfect to sit and chat with a friend. However I wasn't impressed by the quality of food. My bf got the acai bowl and it was completely melted, like an acai soup. Or an expensive bowl-form smoothie. The granola they chose didn't complement the flavor as well. The tuna salad melt was pretty good but for the price of nearly $17, I think it could've had more to offer. It looked much less impressive than the tik tok I saw. I've been on a quest to try all the matcha lattes I can in LB, but this latte was one of my least favorite I've tried, nothing special. As another reviewer mentioned, the cashier is not very welcoming, but I would say it was an overall neutral experience as far as service. Was a decent experience but would not recommend. read more

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Came to this place for some coffee after soaking up some sun at the beach. I believe it was a viral tik tok my friend saw that had us curious to try. We ordered the strawberry matcha which was to die for!! Also got a lavender latte that did not disappoint. The banana latte was okay, but the gelato definitely hit the spot! Loved the natural lighting of the place, perfect for sitting in & doing some work or studying. Service was quick & the bathroom was ELITE, so nice & clean. read more

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10/10 would recommend! The tuna melt was chef's kiss. I cannot recommend it enough! The only feedback I have is to include some chips or something small as a side along with the sandwich bc the sandwiches are kind of expensive to come solo. read more

Espresso Bar - Tuna melt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was one of many people drawn here after seeing the viral TikTok/Instagram video showcasing this new spot. It's within walking distance of my house, so I was excited to stop by and try the pastrami sandwich featured in the video. The interior is very cute, and the bathroom is clean and well designed. I ordered the pastrami sandwich to-go, and overall it was very tasty! The pastrami was good quality, the jalapeños added a nice spice, and the pickles on the side were great. Next time i would probably choose the sourdough bread instead because the ciabatta was a bit tough. One disappointment worth noting is that the pastrami sandwich i received looked noticeably different from the one shown in the viral video. There was significantly less meat than what was advertised. I understand wanting to make an influencer's experience special, but it's important that the product customers receive is consistent with what is being promoted. When people visit specifically because of a viral post, they expect the same quality and portion they saw online. I noticed a similar difference with the tuna melt. The influencer's sandwich appeared generously filled, while the restaurant's own Yelp photo shows a much smaller portion. This wasn't necessarily a dealbreaker for us- Espresso Bar is still new and finding its rhythm. However, consistency between what is advertised and what customers receive will be important for building trust and encouraging repeat visits. I'm happy to support small local businesses and hope to see them succeed! Consistency will go a long way in building a loyal neighborhood following. read more

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This place was amazing! I had an iced matcha and a açaí bowel which were both very delicious. If you are close by to this coffee shop I would definitely recommend coming and experiencing it yourself read more

Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Really good sandwiches!! I love sandwiches and this place makes delicious ones. I order the tuna and I fell in love. A little pricey but it's tasty. I also order a lavender iced coffee. It was a little strong but you can always add some more sugar not a big deal. Overall I would just go back for the sandwiches. The place is nice and has a lot of seating area. Parking kinda sucks but luckily we found something close by. The service was really good. Everyone was really nice and not rude or stuck up. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Nice atmosphere Perfect food Pastrami toast is must to try An unforhettable spot at long beach read more

Espresso Bar - Their patrami sandwich is the best i have evet try Also deserts are perfect - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great breakfast Great service and coffee All foods were fresh ,delicious sandwiches I tried latte and was better than the other places . read more

Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Amazing espresso and coffee paired with fresh, delicious food! So far, I've tried their lattes and breakfast dishes, all of which were excellent. I'm really looking forward to trying their fresh salads and crepes. The place has a European café vibe, which is pretty neat. The team working there clearly put in a lot of effort, and it shows in the quality and atmosphere. Such a great addition to our Belmont Shore neighborhood. I truly hope they're here to stay! read more

The pastrami sandwich is a GEM. Loved everything about it. I asked for some modifications and the crew vibed with it no problem. I think the team members name was Brux who made the sandwich for me. Dropped it off himself and checked on me. A+ pastrami. I wish I could eat it more often. read more

This place is great! Great coffee,, food, and service. Crepes are amazing. Something you would see in Europe. Much needed on 2nd street.

New spot in Belmont Shores. There are outlets in between each table, so this would be a great space to do some work. The staff is extremely friendly, coffee was on point and the pastrami sandwich was delicious. I will be frequenting this spot in the future read more

I specifically asked for a decaf coffee and she gave me a regular coffee. I miss a day of work cause I couldn't sleep. I'm super sensitive to caffeine. I asked her twice. I don't understand why they don't respect when someone asked for a decaf. read more

I like their strawberry Matcha and pastrami sandwich, will come back again, their stuff very friendly

Great food and amazing coffee! Everything was fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was really nice and relaxing. Definitely a place I would come back to. read more

Stopped in here while walking my dog down 2nd & so happy I did! I asked the staff what they recommend and ordered their recommendations for a lavender latte & breakfast burrito. This is not your traditional breakfast burrito! It has egg, avocado, mixed greens... it's fresh, filling, and doesn't leave you feeling heavy. The lavender latte was also delicious. I'll be back to try more & get another pup cup read more

Absolutely loved their tuna melt! The customer service was amazing, super friendly and we were gifted a muffin because they thought they made us wait but we honestly didn't feel it. My only criticism was their matcha, it tasted more like milk and not too much matcha. But their tuna melt was delicious! read more

Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

tried their strawberry matcha, tuna sandwich & their pastrami sandwich: strawberry oat milk matcha (9/10): the strawberry milk base was the perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess, and strawberry flavor was not overpowering. the matcha itself was fragrant, however, it would make it a 10/10 if the grade of matcha was stronger (i.e. higher grade ceremonial matcha) tuna sandwich (10/10): best tuna sandwich i've ever had perfect amount of tuna salad, and the sandwich was moist, toast was buttery and crispy, and all of the toppings added the perfect amount of flavor! pastrami sandwich (7/10): the pastrami was really juicy and was packed with a lot of pastrami! the pickled jalapeños added needed spice and flavor. would make it a 10/10 if there was more sauce, given that the spicy mayo inside the sandwich was not enough to make the sandwich not dry. ambience/vibe (9/10): the cafe itself is spacious with lots of booths and tables, and had great natural lighting. only con is the parking situation, which is street meter parking and a small lot, which you have to pay by meter too. read more

I saw gelato in the window and was excited to enjoy a mango gelato on a nice warm Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, I tossed my gelato after 2 bites. It was flavorless, dense, and dry. $10 down the drain. I won't be back to try their other offerings after this experience. read more

Ugh idk if it was just not a good day for the cashier but her energy and vibe was off. No greeting, tried grabbing a menu we were actively looking at to give to someone else lol I literally just gave it to her before she was gonna grab it without asking. Literally didn't even want to try it at that point. Hospitality definitely should be worked on. I was so excited to try this place but again your vibe from the jump dictates the rest of the interaction and besties failed. read more