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.

Food The flight was…read morefantastic. Louisiana - A balanced dopamine bomb. Delicious. 4.8/5 Raspberry - A bit too sweet but excellent. 4.6/5 Mexican chocolate - Incredible. 4.9/5 Key lime - Tart and excellent. 4.7/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4.8/5

Fantastic pies! I've been four times this year and it's only July! The staff are lovely and…read morehelpful. They encourage you to order ahead, and their website is straightforward and easy to use. You don't have to order ahead, but know they might sell out of your pie. First visit was to sample pies for a birthday celebration. I got the marionberry, salted caramel (GF) and raspberry dream. On the second trip for the actual birthday pie, I picked the salted caramel b/c the group is a chocolate crowd. Third time, just wanted pie! Also sampled the cutie pies in the jar... I don't think the mini pie made it home lol. Today (#4 visit) I was craving the raspberry dream and wanted to try the apple pie. My current ranking of pie I've tried is: 1. Raspberry dream, 2. salted caramel, 3. White chocolate raspberry (cutie pie), 4. marionberry (nicely tart, full of berries but a bit dry, went well with ice cream), 5. whiskey peach (too much crust, not enough peach, not very peachy). The shop has some seating but I only saw one group seated once. I always took my pies home to enjoy. There is plenty of street parking (metered, 15 min free), and here is a parking structure around the back of the block (2 hours free).

This place is delicious!!!! Whenever a vegan place pops up,…read morepeople say, "You can't even tell it's vegan", and I can always tell. But not San & Wolves! There are a bunch of items that easily pass for non vegan baked delights! Bitsu Bitsu mochi donuts! Wow All the Pandesal! Beautiful My wife is pinay and she loves it, need I say more? It's also paired with a Filipino inspired coffee shop next door. If you are feeling like having a flip style morning. Head over to 4th and Mira Mar. You won't be disappointed

I braved the hot weather and terrible parking just to check out San & Wolves Bakeshop! This bakery…read morehas been on my bookmarks for awhile, and this past weekend I finally got to check it out. Located on Fourth Street, all parking is street parking, and for a Saturday afternoon, it sure was busy! I had to circle the surrounding neighborhoods a few times before finally lucking out and snagging the loading spot right by the bakery. There also was a line to get in. At first, I was confused because there were two lines, but turns out the longer line one was for the neighboring coffee shop, Reinne's Place. Since it was already 1:30pm, a lot of their pastries and breads were already sold out. I was hoping to get their ube pandesal but alas, no more! I ended up getting their Pandan Cinny Bun, Black Sesame Bun, and Ube Bun as well as their Ube Coffee Cake. The buns are gigantic! Not only were they huge, but they're also incredibly soft and delicious. I really loved how distinct the flavors were in each one . It's hard for me to pick which is my favorite out of the three because they were all so good! If I absolutely had to pick though, I really loved the Black Sesame one. The black sense and flavor on that one really came through and I loved pairing it with my coffee. The Ube Coffee Cake was also really enjoyable. It had a nice crumbly texture with a subtle sweetness. Overall, I really enjoyed all the sweet treats I tried here! I'd definitely go back to try more, although I will say the limited street parking can make the visit a little challenging, especially on a busy Saturday.

I just tried their seasonal strawberry leche cake. It was wonderful. Not mushy. Strawberries were…read morefresh. The cream was fluffy. Perfect. The young lady that helped me was friendly and efficient. I wish they would brighten up the outside to draw more attention. It is easy to pass it by. Long Beach had a "no cars" day on Broadway so I was able to see it without parked cars blocking the view.

I was looking for a bakery open on a Memorial Day Monday and found LaMon, thanks to Yelp. The…read moreexterior looks a little sketchy, but inside you'll find an assortment of delightful pastries! I chose a slice of ube cheesecake creme brûlée ($6), which he freshly brûléed the top before packaging it to go. My daughter saw the slice in the fridge, asked if she could have some and then proceeded to eat the majority of it because it was THAT good. When it was my turn, I could see why she couldn't stop eating it. It was delightfully light and not too sweet. It's probably going to be one of my favorite things I've eaten in 2026! This little bakery is definitely worth seeking out if you're in Long Beach!

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 ordered a couple of pastries online to pick up later since they usually run out of some of the…read morefavorites. Headed down to the shop and saw for the first time their recently opened restaurant adjacent to the bakery. Lovely decor and ambience. I arrived around 2:30 (the bakery section closes at 3) and was the only customer at that time. The bakery is small and compact. They have a merchandise section- clothing and pantry/gift items, a reach in fridge with drinks, and the counters with pastry case and coffee service. I saw they still had a few pastries, so had to nab the huge pieces of rosemary and olive focaccia! The gentleman helping us was friendly and helpful; we also chatted a bit with the nice young lady in the restaurant. The garlic herb scone I purchased was very dense and herbaceous. I could see it paired with grapes, eggs or soup. The focaccia was moist, a little oily but yummy. The rosemary flavor and herb sprinkling, though, was very faint. Would have loved more! The olive slice was very flavorful. The standout was the cardamom bun! Soft and perfect amount of spice. I enjoyed that with a jasmine tea later and it's my new obsession. Prices are a little high but the quality is worth it for me as an occasional treat!

I've been visiting this cafe since moving to Long Beach and their baked goods are really good, so…read moremy friends and I decided to try out their new restaurant. Parking is really easy around 12. We placed a reservation for 12:30 brunch but it wasn't busy at all. The seating is really nice and the restaurant is so clean and spacious! Lots of seating to go around! The servers were so so nice! Even the servers who weren't assigned to our table kept checking on us. I got the chicken caeser sandwich and was so delightfully surprised. The bread is fluffy and light, the lettuce is fresh, and the chicken is so juicy and moist. I also really loved the dressing, which had just the right amount of flavor. My friend got the BLT and said the bacon was really crispy and the sauce was good. Overall really nice restaurant! Would love to see them grow and I would love to come back for dinner!

Recently tried Foodologie for the first time and tried their new item: hot cookie sundae. I got the…read moreoreo cookie sundae that came with vanilla ice cream and oreo crumbs. My one request: PLS keep this on the menu!!! It is way better than a pizookie omg. They make it fresh so when it comes out it's warm and soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside (my fave type of cookie). This is the perfect sweet treat. It's a cute little shop with the sweetest workers! I will be back to try other goodies.

A go-to must for your sweet tooth cravings! Sooo many cookies to choose from...it's hard to choose…read moreONE. I enjoyed the chocolate cookie with toffee bits on top. It's a Charming little hidden gem on Claremont / a side street to second street. They also have fun little gift items. Service was quick and friendly.

A great alternative to Porto's!…read more I bought a wide variety of empanadas here, including the breakfast and burrito flavors, and they were all incredibly savory and delicious. You have the option to buy them frozen to save for later, but they honestly taste best when you eat them fresh right at the bakery. A quick tip if you order online: Make sure to go straight to the front and let one of the many employees know you are there for a pickup. They only call out names for in-person orders, so you'll be waiting a while if you don't speak up! I also tried their new seasonal sandwich--the pulled pork melt and the very popular nonseasonal sandwich crispy chicken sandwich. Both were very filling and packed with flavor. Just make sure to eat these fresh, as they will likely get soggy if you try to save them for later. They have a great selection of desserts and coffee drinks that I didn't have room for this time, but I'll definitely be saving those for my next trip to Long Beach. If you're looking to try something a little different from the usual spots like Porto's, I highly recommend checking this place out. I will definitely be returning to try more flavors!

I went to OBRA Handbakery to try their empanadas. If you're not familiar, an empanada is a baked or…read morefried pastry turnover filled with various ingredients--here they bake them. Originating in Spain, empanadas spread to neighboring countries and across the Spanish colonial network, resulting in many styles and fillings. The online magazine longbeachize.com has a great article on the owners of this business. By now, I've tried every empanada they offer at least once. What I order depends on my mood, but there are plenty of fillings to choose from. I have to say, this shop is consistent--the size and shape of the empanadas and the bread-to-filling ratio. I also appreciate that they mark the pastries, so you know exactly what's inside. But do not think they only serve empanadas. They also have sweet cakes and pasties as well.