My son says Dondurma is an 11/10!…read more What a cute dessert shop! It was are first time here and everything was explained to us. I was so happy to find nut free options. Service was quick and we were allowed to try flavors. I ultimately got vanilla on a cone (basic I know) but enjoyed every bite of it! It has an interesting texture, almost like marshmallow? Anyways it was a great treat! Also got blue dream and kiwi. We'll be back!

The ambiance here is so cute and clean! My family and I stopped by after dinner because we wanted…read moresomething sweet, and we were excited to try some Turkish delights as souvenirs to bring home. Unfortunately, our experience with the staff really left a sour taste in our mouths. The server helping us seemed bothered when we asked if we could sample something before purchasing and kept making comments about us asking to try the products. "If I give everyone a sample then what? No business" ... LOOL WHAT? My fiance was genuinely trying to pick something out and wanted to sample a flavor before deciding, but the staff member completely ignored him and made us feel unwelcome. We had every intention of purchasing a good amount to take home, but because of the attitude and lack of hospitality, we ended up only getting a couple of pieces and leaving. (I regret spending any money here) The products and ambiance were lovely, but customer service really matters, especially when you're trying to support a business. We left disappointed because this could have been such a nice experience.

Love Gustos! Such a Long Beach hidden gem of a coffee shop. If there's a line, it's worth it. The…read morepastries really taste authentic and traditional, feels like they're made with love. Also they have great coffee. They have a cute but small patio. It's a must try in LBC.

I finally had the chance to try this place only because it was a semifinalst for James Beard…read more The staff was really nice. Parking can be a little tough to find. The pastries don't have prices listed so I was pretty shocked when 3 pastries cost $19. I understand small businesses have to charge a premium to stay open. I ordered a Oreja, Dona and chocolate pan. It was just ok. The Dona had no distinct flavor to it. Just plain dough pastry with almonds on top. Was not worth the $9.50. I'm glad I tried this place but I probably won't be back.

Have been dreaming about their turtle upside down cake since I got it a couple months ago. #inloveread more

First of all, when you walk into the bakery, the aroma will absolutely take your breath away. You…read morewill literally want to order 1 of everything just off of smell alone. Very cute cozy bakery. My partner and I ordered 1 slice of Dubai pistachio cream cheese cake, 1 chocolate chip cookie, 1 slice of upside down German Chocolate cake, and 1 cinnamon roll with the nuts and no icing. Service was great, such a sweet young lady that helped us. Here's my review on each item: Dubai Cheesecake - pretty presentation. It was good for the most part but I think I expected more. I personally wouldn't order again. Chocolate chip cookie - very good cookie. The right amount of chocolate chips and it was really soft which I enjoy my cookies soft. I would order another. German Chocolate cake - oh my god!!! That was one of the best German chocolate cakes I've ever had. I enjoyed how moist the cake was and the nutty texture on top was next level. I would definitely order another slice. The Cinnamon roll - this was my favorite thing we ordered. This cinnamon roll was to die for! Pillowy soft and the right amount of sweetness. The roll was so good with the nuts alone that I didn't even need or use the icing we asked for on the side. This was such a delight.

I really like how they have a lot of unique flavors here to try and different things on their menus…read morelike sundaes. Early Grey (5/5); Very aromatic with a calm relaxing flavors. Looking to try new flavors!

BETWEEN THE REVIEWS w/ Rodney S…read more Q) Where did you go today, Rodney? A) I decided to indulge in some silky smooth, delicious ice cream. Can't think of a better ice cream shop than Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. Q) What makes Van Leeuwen Ice Cream so special? A) Rodney, Van Leeuwen whips up French ice cream. Meaning, twice as many egg yolks as the standard ice cream. Besides the custard base, Van Leeuwen utilizes simple ingredients, including milk, cream, eggs and sugar (vegan ice cream has oats, cashews, and/or coconut). I tend to avoid "ice cream" which has a plethora of various fillers/stabilizers and what not. I prefer real ingredients. Q) Rodney, do you recommend Van Leeuwen Ice Cream? A) For sure, Rodney! And, for those unable to visit standalone locations, Van Leeuwen is available in grocery stores nationwide, such as Sprouts. With real, natural ingredients, and double the amount of egg yolks, Van Leeuwen's French ice cream is an indulgent treat that isn't composed of unwanted ingredients. Highly recommend!

The ice cream flavor options will not disappoint!! It's not on the sea, BUT your taste buds will…read morefeel like you're on a luxury seaside vacation cause Seaside Creamery delivered!!! So many unique options to try, I had such a hard time choosing so I can't wait to come back for more. The split scoop is the way to go! Pablo & Karla were so wonderful, very warm and friendly staff! Simple, beach boho vibe inside. They had minimal seating with a small parking lot, but I think I found my new go to sweet treat spot. They also sell pints to take home!

Not friendly. I know…read moreyou remember me Tuesday around 4 PM. This is the second time I've come in and made the exact same request. My kids eat very small portions of ice cream. I never asked for a discount and was happy to pay full price. All I asked was for a smaller scoop. Both times, the shorter male employee looked at me like I was asking for something ridiculous. He acted confused and annoyed over the simplest request. This time was even worse. He scooped ice cream that was already melted around the edges. I politely asked if he could scoop from the part that wasn't melting, and he replied, "Oh, it's buttercream," as if that somehow made it acceptable. Then he did the exact same thing with my daughter's ice cream. The ice cream was already melting before we even walked out the door. What disappointed me even more than the melting ice cream was the attitude. If you don't enjoy serving customers especially families with children maybe customer service isn't the right job for you. I still left a tip. Not because the service deserved it, but because I genuinely felt sorry for your attitude.

This place is small and has unique flavors. There was nothing that wasn't absolutely delicious, it…read morewas so hard to choose! I had the corn miso caramel, and the fluffernutter. My husband had chocolate hazelnut and instigator coffee flavors. Will definite make this a must when in Long Beach!

Last minute stop for a sweet treat before heading home. I came after a local comedy night and…read morebarely made it before closing. I know that employee was mad, I am so sorry. The place is TINY. it's cute, but yeah you will have to take it elsewhere. There is a ledge to eat at inside, but again, it is tiny. Very clean inside. It's very cute. I ordered the salted caramel and I liked it. I think the caramel is too sweet. I compared it to salt & straw's sea salt caramel, and I prefer theirs over seaside's. Seaside's caramel is just too sweet for me. I ended up giving 1/2 my scoop to my friend. So I did not finish it. I tried the chocolate hazelnut. Not my cup of tea either. It def is heavier on the chocolate side, tasting richer. Not a nutella copycat if that is what you are looking for. Unsure for coming back personally, but it was great to try it out!

Nonna Mercato holds a special place in our hearts. They are like members of the family at this…read morepoint because we are there every week reliably. At least a few times. Nonna has become our go to bakery, our sweet retreat, and one of our favorite local brunch spots. Now, they even have happy hour and, during the summer, dinner (Nonna Summer Nights)! And all of the food is amazing. Seriously, truly legit! We buy bread from there each week. No more "big box store" bread you freeze. They make their bread fresh daily. They only use fresh, locally sourced ingredients with no preservatives. It's nice to look at an ingredient list and not see a paragraph for bread (and be able to pronounce all the names!). And their cupcakes and sweets. Yo, seriously so good. And the thing is, because of the ingredients they use, we don't feel heavy or overly wired after eating cake or cupcakes from them. From other places you can tell they use preservatives, refined sugars, processed ingredients. But with Nonna, you can just taste the difference. We even had them make our special cake for our wedding! We recently tried their dinner (twice!) and it exceeded expectations. Now, mind you, all of their food has always been good but our experience was amazing. Their prix fixe menu was well put together, wine pairings on point, dessert was also delicious. Our favorite was the tiramisu! Also loved the spaghattini and casarecce pastas, and entrecôte di manzo, but everything was great. Their brunch is also great, you really can't go wrong on the menu. And I think we've gone through almost all of it! Finally, (if you've stayed with me this long!) the absolute best thing about Nonna for us is the TEAM. Hands down no question. The food is good, space is a comfortable neighborhood vibe, and all that. But truly the folks here are amazing humans. Always friendly, warm, and welcoming. If the management team is reading this, you all have a great group of people there! We will definitely be back (again and again and again) and you should too!

Nonna Mercato has been on my list for ages, so when I found out my friend took a job there as a…read morepastry baker recently, I knew I had to take the opportunity to go support! Located in the quaint Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, street parking was plentiful right outside the restaurant. We came around noon on Saturday, and thankfully despite their busy brunch rush we were seated immediately. Even though all of their seating is outdoors, tables are shaded by overhanging canopy and just added to the cute southern Italian bistro vibes of the place. The menu had a solid selection of both brunch and lunch items - I loved the Burrata di Campagna, which was flavorful with just the right amount of tart from the heirloom tomatoes. For my main meal I had to go with the Casarecce - one of their pastas that's made fresh in house daily. The braided pasta was wonderfully textured and soaked up all the pesto sauce without being overly oily, a perfect meal for a hot summer day. We finished our meal with a Nutella Croissant, from their artisan bakery that also makes their bread fresh every day. Perhaps I am a little biased, but the laminated dough was perfectly light and flaky, encasing a very generous filling of hazelnut chocolate cream. Our check at the end of the meal even came with a custom drawn postcard by one of the Nonna Mercato service staff - another present to add on to what was already a gift of a meal!

Delicious banana matcha, lovely vibes in the café, the service was very inviting and polite…read more Location was easy to find parking at as well.

Coffee: 8/10 Service: 10/10…read moreAmbiance: 10/10 What a delightful little coffee shop! I'm so glad they have implemented this pop-up format with Bluebird, where it's coffee shop during the day; sushi spot at night. I ordered the newest flavor: the nutty banana latte (which cost a total of $7.50 with oat milk added). My husband ordered the black and honey espresso beverage, which cost $6.50. Both rings are well, priced and incredibly delicious. If you're looking for something that's refreshing for the summertime, get the black and honey. If you're looking for a latte, that's rich and delightful but well balanced and not too sweet, get the nutty banana latte. You can't go wrong with either, though! And the two folks who work there are incredibly kind and patient and answered my mini mini questions as a first time customer. The vibes here are fantastic highly recommend!