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    Mini Monster Cafe

    4.3 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Macie M.

    This place is so cute! Everything in here is just so aesthetically pleasing! I love it! The young lady at the counter assisted us promptly. Now for the drinks and treats... The Pandan Matcha was sooool good! The cookie was 10/10 We will definitely be back!

    Hannah M.

    Cute little café spot in downtown Long Beach, though I'll start by saying parking isn't great since it's all street parking--but that's not really on them. The place itself is super charming. There are a bunch of fun snacks and little trinkets to browse before you even order, which I honestly loved. That said, the layout is a bit... interesting. The space is actually pretty big, but it feels like about 2/3 of it is dedicated to the kitchen, leaving only a small portion for the shop and seating. There are only about four tables, and each one comfortably fits maybe three people at best. I went with my girlfriend and two friends, and we basically had to take up two tables just to make it work. I ordered the Sunset Strawberry Lemonade with boba and lychee jelly, and my girlfriend got the Nutty Caramel Banana Split. Unfortunately, my drink was completely ruined by the boba. It was undercooked--hard in the center with this weird slimy exterior--and it made the whole drink so unpleasant that I ended up throwing it away. From what I could taste, the actual strawberry lemonade itself was fine, pretty standard, and probably would've been enjoyable if not for the boba. BUT--the brown butter toffee ice cream in the banana split? That was the real star. It was genuinely so good that even as someone who doesn't like bananas, I found myself wanting to just order the ice cream on its own next time. Overall, I'd come back for the ice cream if I were in the area again, but I'd probably just get it to-go rather than try to sit inside.

    Mari B.

    One star removed because service was poor today. She greeted me when I walked into in but didn't ask me what can she get for me you know the usual. Instead she walked towards the back and kept doing whatever she was doing. Then I start ordering and she looks at me like pretending she didn't hear me. Then she says what can I get for you...? I repeat my order and then she doesn't even say can I get anything else just walks away after I pay. Then she takes long making the drink & I'm the only customer there and she's the only worker there. When she gives me the drink she doesn't say anything and I loudly said THANK YOU! Like dude it's not my fault. You're miserable at your job in the summer. You'd probably rather be at the beach. I get it that you might be having a bad day, but don't be rude to customers.

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    Winnie W.

    Cute drink options and atmosphere is chill with snacks available too! Good place to come to.

    Johnisa B.

    Really cute!! Love the vibes and there's a lot of cute trinkets in addition to the great drinks.

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    Ashley D.

    Their service is really good, girls working are really nice and the extra stuff they have for sale is cute and the entire place was really clean

    Strawberry Sunset Lemonade + Strawberry Macaron Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich
    Isabelle N.

    I used to go to the Snow Monster in Westminster as a kid until they closed. Since then, they've rebranded to Mini Monster but still sell the same stuff! We drove down to Long Beach to get it again after many years and I ordered the same thing I used to: Strawberry Sunset Lemonade & Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich. We chose vanilla ice cream, which was much better than I remember it tasting. The flavor is very distinct vanilla and standout, which I really liked. We got the strawberry macaron cookies on the side and they were a bit smaller than before, but just as good. I wish they sold the cookies separately, as I would buy a ton! The sunset lemonade was okay, I feel like it didn't have as much flavor as the location in Anaheim, but it wasn't bad either. Overall, I really enjoyed everything and it was pretty nostalgic! The store itself is really clean and nicely decorated, with its inside being almost like a loft. Service was really fast and straightforward, and there are about 4 tables to sit at inside. It's located on a street with very little to no parking, so I would recommend turning down into a side street and hoping for parking there. There is no designated parking lot.

    Pumpkin spice Thai tea, Macaron w/ Columbian coffee & Oreo ice cream, & Honey jasmine iced tea
    Andrea A.

    Super great staff! It had been a while since I visited but the place looks great! And they have more on their menu! I'll be back next week lol

    Yummy lychee jelly with lemonade!
    Esther JC S.

    Update to my old review: Don't forget the chocolate chip cookies! Omg! So yummy! Oh and the Asian snacks are yummy!

    Island glow flight (my favorite)
    Laurel T.

    Wow! I've always loved this place. And it has changed and came so far since I've been coming here!!! It used to just have boba (and the cute gifts / flowers they sell) But now the menu is huge!!! This place has street parking only, which isn't the businesses fault. But since up close parking is important to me, it's a bummer. So keep that in mind if you have limited walking abilities. The staff here is always so friendly! I'm always greeted immediately. Greg took great care of us They do have other locations. Like the one in Anaheim, conveniently located in the Anaheim packing district This place is also woman owned!! So bonus points there. I love seeing how many things they have added. I've bought so many gifts here for girlfriends (cutest stuffed animals, pins, mugs and etc) to support this local gem The ice cream is delicious and I love the ice cream sandwiches they make with the macarons. My mother hates macarons but loves them from here. So that's saying a lot. Now they have things like banana splits and tea flights?!?! Whaaaat!!! The shop is so cute It has seating I love seeing this place adding things and getting more popular In fact, while we were here Greg was talking to us about how they are trying to perfect another menu item to add (Flan) they also have some seasonal items I have seen the gorgeous tea flights on social media. And today was my lucky day. I came here with someone else who is obsessed with flights. They have 3 different ones! So we had to order each one The - matcha flight The-milk tea flight The -island glow flight (this one was probably my favorite and I loved how it was presented) Matcha flight- matcha latte, banana matcha and strawberry matcha (for me not being a matcha fan I thought these were really good. Especially the banana matcha) Milk tea flight -jasmine milk tea, honey milk tea and signature thai tea Island glow flight-sunset strawberry lemonade, peach tea and fresh thai coconut water I also ordered an ice cream sandwich (you pick the flavor of ice cream and pick the flavor of macarons you want) I picked coffee ice cream and fruity pebble macarons (don't question it, it totally goes together and it's delicious) I REALLLLLLLY wanted a banana split but unfortunately they were out of bananas (it was a Saturday and we got there as soon as it opened at 11 am) And I ordered a milk tea with boba in their boba bear reusable glass cup topped with cotton candy. When we were leaving Greg was actually extremely nice and went above and beyond and he knew the lid of my cup was sticky from having the cotton candy on top. So he asked if I wanted the lid cleaned. This place is also big on sustainability when it comes to the environment. They have a whole shelf of reusable straws for purchase (they are actually a very good price. I recommend the metal ones) They still have the huge glass cups (the big mason jars size boba bears) you can buy and then have them refilled for a certain price. I highly recommend popping in for a quick drink to go or staying for the beautiful tea flights Prices are extremely reasonable And I'll just come out and say it. Staff here is amazing. So please don't forget gratuity The only downfall is now they have such a big menu it's impossible to know what to order. Everything is delicious. P.S. 5/5 stars for Greg It also has vegan And dairy free options

    Wow so many options I got the mango sticky smoothie so good!!
    Joe B.

    So many options, so many unique choices in drinks and desserts. I got the mango sticky rice smoothie it was delicious.

    Blady G.

    The ice cream was so good and I loved it. A lot of good selections Definitely coming back for more

    Flan & banana coffee friend got the strawberry matcha
    Soletzi Q.

    Not only do they have plenty of options of coffee & exotic snacks they also have stickers pins jewelry etc!! Super cute vibes Ordered a Banana coffee & the flan

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    Me and my gfs go to coffee & matcha shop. Cant wait to try everything else they have on their menu.

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    We love the browned butter and toffee ice cream! 10/10 and such a great dessert option

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    The ice cream and macron is so good and flavors are amazing ! come here ! The only down side to this location is parking !

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    The banana chocolate chip cookies are the best. Super soft and delicious!! Would be great with a hot coffee or chocolate!!

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    love the ice cream macaron sandwiches and unique items they have here. The staff is friendly.

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    I got the sunrise passion fruit tea! Very good. Workers were really nice and drink came out fast

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    Does my order come with the California glass?

    The snow monster glass costs an additional dollar or so.

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    Are any of the drinks vegan?

    They have at least one, they mention a vegan thai tea with (coconut?) almond milk.

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    During the weekdays, usually right when they open 'til about 5pm.

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    We got a birthday discount, so we came by last week. Yummy!…read more One of the boys got a taro boba. I got the Jasmine tea. Pretty good. Parking is tight. Today, we came back for my son's birthday. He got the cookies and cream boba and his buddies got taro boba again. I got the Lavender boba with biscoff cream top. Pretty good. Thanks guys!

    It's a pretty small shop tucked in the strip mall, with parking in front. There are some tables in…read morechairs for seating inside and out, and a tv on the inside. I've only tried a couple drinks from here, but my go to is the Strawberry Lychee Lemonade (which comes with lychee jelly but you can sub for boba or remove if you don't like). It's pretty sweet and refreshing, and one of the only boba spots that has any lemonade options so I give them an extra star for that. I will say, most times I've gone here, the service has been between kinda and really slow and delayed. I'm not sure if it's the size of the menu making it difficult to get out in a timely manner, the staff specifically, or something else but the speed of taking orders and making drinks is a little slower than I'd like as a customer. Last time in there were 2 workers and about 10 people behind on making drinks by the time my order was taken. Meaning it took about 15 minutes to get my drink. I'll try and order online next time and see if that may be faster

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    This establishment has been around for many years--I would estimate since the early 2000s. It's…read moreconveniently located near the Long Beach VA Hospital and California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Parking is plentiful, although the lot can fill up during peak hours since it is shared with several nearby retailers and restaurants. The shop itself is well maintained, especially considering how long it has been in business. Everything appeared clean and organized, including the small dining area where customers can sit and enjoy their food or drinks. Service was quick, efficient, and straightforward. The staff seemed pleasant, though my visit was brief, so I didn't have enough interaction to fully evaluate the level of customer service. I ordered the chai milk tea, which I enjoyed. However, from what I remember, they're particularly known for their mango green tea, which is refreshing and worth trying if it's still on the menu. Overall, it's a clean, well-kept spot with a convenient location, quick service, and a comfortable place to relax with a drink.

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    The donuts and pastries here were good, but could've been better. I visited this Cambodian donut…read moreshop with a friend around 10am on a Saturday and our experience here was relatively good. Going down the list of donuts/pastries we shared: -Creme Brûlée Donut: Nice brûlée shell and the custard was sweet and creamy. -Guava Cream Cheese Cronut: Loved the guava cream cheese frosting which wasn't too thick nor rich, but I wish the pastry itself was flakier. -Croissant Bomb with Jalapeno: Meaty and buttery. It's nice that they can warm it up for you. I felt like there was only sausage in here and there was a lack of ham and bacon. Not really worth almost $11 in my opinion. While the donuts/pastries were generally good, I felt like the donuts would've been better if we came and tried them at opening at 5am. That fresh element was missing and the donut quality tasted and felt like they were sitting out for a while. There's a good amount of free parking in the lot in front of the shop. They also have some tables and seating to enjoy your pastries and drinks at. I'm unsure if I would go out of my way to come here again, but this is a solid donut spot for sure.

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    Ehhh, very overrated boba shop, imo. Picked up on this place due to some social media posts I got…read moreshown by friends, but the jelly they show on top of the drinks is actually just a topping that ends up in the drink. It's...ok? I've tried a few of their drinks, but I don't find the tea tasting special at all. The jelly are fine, but also nothing particularly stand out. My first visit I waited like 20mins near closing, which is waaaay better than the hour it was beforehand. And on a recent visit there was essentially no wait. I'm not sure I'd come back as I have other boba shops I much prefer nearby me.

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