i was on a mission to try as many local coffee places as i could before i left long beach, and this…read morewas first on my list! my friend and i were walking around after brunch and were enticed by all of the interesting drink options offered by Rise. sometimes i get wary about places with a lot of different flavor options because the quality can be sacrificed, but i was pleasantly surprised with how much i really liked my thai tea einspanner latte !! the coffee is very smooth, and the thai tea einspanner topping added the perfect amount of sweetness for my drink. the workers were all very nice and efficient, constantly working on drinks to ensure that no one was waiting more than 5 mins! the store itself doesn't have much seating inside, but there a few tables outside to enjoy your coffee. overall, i'd love to try the other flavors if i'm ever in long beach again!

Rise is located in Downtown Long Beach on Third Street. It is a small shop, designed primarily for…read moreto go coffee and juice drinks. We found it a bit confusing, as they do not serve "drip coffee". The young lady said that we would need to order Vietnamese coffee??? I'm not sure what that means exactly. I prefer half 'n half in mine, but she seemed to only have alternative "milks". We were looking for a traditional cup of coffee, so I'm not sure this is the spot for us.

this was one of the last local coffee places i tried during my last few adventures around long…read morebeach, and i think it was a great way to end my time being around this city! all of the drinks sounded yummy here, but the ube latte really caught my eye from the way they used ube halaya to the gorgeous presentation of the drink. i really loved the multiple ube layers to this drink, and the coffee itself was super smooth and not too bitter or strong. the store itself is super minimal and clean, and there are a good amount of tables and chairs to relax with your drink! there was a line when i came, but the workers were all super efficient with answering any customers questions and making the drinks. there isnt much parking directly outside the shop, but there are a few surrounding parking lots nearby.

Thanks to my nephew, I really like Ube. Lol. If it's on a menu, I naturally just gravitate towards…read moreit. The drink looked amazing, however, it didn't taste as good as it looked. It was just ok. Fast and friendly service.

To die for! You know I never had a fav drink growing up. Well this place said here you go ur fav go…read moreto drink and I'm not mad about it. I always get the hojicha latte pistachio with grass jelly at less sweetness and its chefs kiss. I kid you not I've had this 2-3 times in a month which for me is a lot. Im not too much of a matcha girl but hojicha which is a roasted matcha..say less. This was my first time trying this chain out and they hooked me on. A bit disappointing that some branches have this drink and some don't which kinda leads to some confusion...idk why some locations have different menus if it's the same chain but ok. Super authentic and a nice study vibe going on. Pricey tho can't lie but I love it so much id come back 1000x times.

Revisited this location and am honestly impressed by their improvements. Ice levels are good,…read moreservice is quick, and professional. Great place to hang around and study. Variety of matcha and hojicha drinks are also amazing!

New favorite cafe in LB, wide variety of nostalgic & innovative flavors…read more Usually a line outside but it moves pretty quick, great service and love the interior. The hype was worth it!

I got the Strawberry Shortcake Matcha and it was very watery. One of the worst matcha drinks I've…read morehad in a long time. It was very busy and very hot inside. Not sure if they were having an off day or not, but my drink wasn't what I was expecting. It was very underwhelming, however, service was friendly. Parking was ok. I did see some available spots in the front as I was exiting, but when I parked, I was able to find a spot, however, it was a bit of a walk, which I didn't mind.

They have me hooked on their pumpkin lattes in the fall. Service is always friendly and I like how…read morethey bring your drinks to you once they are ready. Small to that make a big difference. The vibe is always chill, clean, and crisp. Their baked goods section look appetizing, though I've never had. (Someone please tell me how they are and which are your favorite). Oh, and their matcha iced teas..... WOW.

First time trying Stereoscope in Long Beach, and I'd definitely come back!…read more I went with a group, so I was able to try a few different drinks, including their sweetened matcha, Madagascar Vanilla Latte, and Signature Cream Top Latte. The location itself is fairly small, and parking can be a little rough since it's in a popular area with limited metered parking. It's probably not somewhere I'd personally plan to sit and hang out for a while, but they do offer online pickup through DoorDash, and the service was quick (for reference, I went at around 8:45am on a Sunday). The employees were also friendly and helpful when we had questions about the menu. What really stood out to me was the flavor! The drinks are rich, flavorful, and really well-balanced. It's not bitter, overly sweet, or too plain. Everything we tried tasted consistent and intentional. The prices are a little on the higher side, but based on the quality, I think it's worth it. I'd definitely come back, especially for the Madagascar Vanilla Latte, the matcha, or even to just try something new on the menu!

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

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

Honeyyyyyy You have…read moreto try their seasonal super bloom latte ... not kidding the best coffee I've had in a while.

Just like Rosa Parks they move from the back to the front! Let me be blunt when I say this place…read morewill get ya crunk with coffee flight that bring that funk. Now I'm not talking all that junk cause if I did I would sound like a punk! Now let me you why this shop had me full of spunk. I ordered their coffee flight that came with a Cold Brew, Espresso and House Drip. I'm not sure of their brand or blend but it was pretty good and it was a slam dunk since I left out of there like a caffeinated skunk! The service was friendly with a totally chill vibe perfect for working or just to be in the moment. There's a couple of other fights I want to try so I'll be back for sure. And that's my take, Peace...

Cute little spot in Long Beach. The decor is simple yet very modern and cute…read more Drinks are amazing, I love my vanilla latte and cold brew. I haven't tried the pastries but I'm sure they are tasty as well. Service was amazing. Staff was very friendly and was able to recommend a drink for me.

Years ago, I received a gift card from Steelhead Coffee, but never made it a point to stop by any…read moreof their locations since there are much more coffee shops closer to me. I was planning a rare visit to the oceanfront, and along the way stood Steelhead on Broadway. Steelhead on Broadway is located on Broadway (duh! lol) and Redondo on the southwest corner of the intersection. It's in the very corner of the building next to Flamin' Curry and Baddeley's Pourhouse Sports Bar. When I came in, I was greeted by the barista, Ruben, who was busy making drinks for the steady flow of customers. His co-worker, Jacob, was at the register taking orders, fielding questions, and just making friendly conversation with the clientele. There isn't much standing room in front of the counter, so when there was another customer standing by the wall, I thought it was her turn to order until she mentioned she was clueless on what drink(s) to get. I was clueless as well, so I used the opportunity to ask Jacob a handful of questions like what the drink sizes looked like, what the Aerocano was, and what Cortado was. Jacob answered my questions with ease and well enough that I was sold on the Aerocano. Some of the drinks on the menu are offered in two or even three sizes, but the Aerocano is one of the drinks that only comes in one size, 12 oz in this case. Interestingly enough, the back of my gift card listed Steelhead Coffee's other two locations, but not this one, so I wasn't sure if my gift card would work here. Sure enough, it did, but after paying, the tablet mentioned I could earn 50 points for putting in my phone number. I wanted to ask about their rewards program, but before Jacob could finish answering, the tablet went to a different screen. Unfortunately, there was no way for Jacob to go back and retroactively apply my phone number to the last order. I probably would have been interested in joining the rewards program, but this stroke of bad luck was enough to deter me from joining. While all that was going on, Ruben prepared my Aerocano so fast that I didn't have to wait any longer to start sipping on the drink, which is pretty much a black coffee and doesn't come with cream or sugar. There was quite a bit of foam on top of the Aerocano, which was a little more than I preferred. Also, even though I was told ahead of time it'd be in a 12 oz cup, I still felt I could have used a little more drink and a little less ice for the price point, which I'd still say is reasonable for a quick pick-me-up. Jacob was very friendly and helpful! If I rated them based on service alone, it'd be an easy 5. I even witnessed him making friendly conversation with other customers, likely regulars. As I went up to take a second look at the menu, he asked if I liked the Aerocano, to which I replied "not too shabby". I think he also mentioned that he was willing to remake the drink if something went awry, but I was satisfied with the taste of the Aerocano drink overall. While I'm not a coffee connoisseur by any means, I don't think the Aerocano was that much different than a traditional Americano; like there are some subtle nuances between the two drinks that I wouldn't be able to describe, but I'm sure the connoisseurs could. Ruben was friendly too, greeting me as I entered through the front door. I did witness him crossing Redondo while I was enjoying my Aerocano, leaving Jacob as the lone barista in the shop for just a few minutes. But even on a Sunday afternoon, it wasn't that busy that they could afford to take breaks like that. Inside the coffee shop, they have four round tables, each of which could seat two, as well as a couple of bar-style tables by the window. Between these bar-style tables is a small refrigerator of grab & go drinks like Olipop and Harmless Harvest. There are also five shelves of merch next to one of these tables, and I'm assuming this merch is for sale. They also have four two-seater tables outside if you prefer to sip your coffee/tea al fresco. They also serve some baked goods here. While I was placing my order, Jacob asked if I'd like any, but I didn't see any price tags on them. I was curious how much they cost, and he estimated between $4 and $8. I had just eaten a rather large lunch, so I passed on the baked goods. I also saw a couple of customers come in with their dogs, so they seem to be friendly to dogs as well. Parking was anything but easy. They don't have a parking lot in the immediate vicinity, so I had to circle around a few neighboring blocks before I found a spot on 1st St. I probably won't make a return visit since I don't find myself in this part of town as often, but if you do live nearby, I highly recommend patronizing Steelhead Coffee for a quick pick-me-up. I still have a remaining balance on my gift card, so I'll be looking forward to exhausting the remaining funds at the other two locations. Recommended!