Hands down my favorite brunch spot! My husband and I love getting the kouign-amann no matter what…read more The tomato bisque soup with the grilled cheese is one of my favorites as well. Perfectly seasoned and so cozy on an overcast morning. The staff are exceptionally sweet and I was able to have a conversation with one of the owners. I love how welcoming everyone is; feels just like home.

Honestly, I loved Ubuntu the first time i tried it (downtown LB location). They definitely met my…read moreexpectations. Today I came to the Belmont Shore location and was extremely disappointed. My partner ordered the Braised Dark Greens with sausage, which he said was really good. He would come back for that. I ordered the basic breakfast sandwich on a croissant, avocado on the side (I am allergic but my partner is not), and egg fried hard. My avocado came on the side, but when I opened my sandwich I could tell they scraped off avocado that was on it.. the bacon on the sandwich was also quite laughable. It was one very thin slice of bacon. For $17, it's honestly a joke. Thank goodness my avocado allergy is mild (I also hate sending food back, makes me feel guilty for some reason). Mimosas are good, coffee is good. They use coffee as ice cubes!

Came in early to get some food to go for the family trip to Catalina. We all got different things…read more I got the Portuguese scramble and it was tasty. The team was nice and the restaurant is cute. Got to come back and dine in!

After a diligent search for a top-notch breakfast and cocktail spot, I landed on Breakfast…read moreRepublic--and I couldn't have been happier! The glowing reviews gave me high expectations, but the actual experience exceeded them in every way. ​A huge shoutout to Ivan, who earns a solid 5 stars for his professionalism, warmth, charm, and overall outstanding service. He greeted us warmly, let us choose our table, and guided us through the menu with great recommendations. Pro tip: Arrive early or be prepared to wait, because this place gets busy! ​The vibe is bright, spotless, and full of fun, with great options for both indoor and patio seating. While the main parking lot is small, we managed to snag a spot right in front--though there is also plenty of metered street parking nearby. ​As for the menu, everything was hit-the-spot good: ​Chilaquiles: The ultimate savory breakfast choice--flavorful and cooked to perfection. ​Specialty French Toast: Decadent, perfectly prepared, and dynamic. ​Chicken Sausage: The absolute best we have ever had. Hands down a must-order. ​Cocktails: Delicious, well-balanced, and did not disappoint! ​If you are in Long Beach, I cannot recommend Breakfast Republic enough. We will definitely be back!

Urbane Cafe, From the moment you step inside, the ambiance…read moreis warm, inviting, and full of such a positive energy. The staff (Yvette, Zach, Sarah, Brandon) are wonderful, as they truly make the experience by being friendly, attentive, and showing genuine level of care. Management (Anthony) always goes above and beyond, he greets everyone that walks thru those doors BUT what I love the most is that he has customers that come in all day, every day but he knows and makes my all-time favorite drink, the WATERMELON LEMONADE! Seriously, that watermelon lemonade is a crime because it is THAT good! It's refreshing, delicious, and completely addictive. I honestly look forward to it every time I visit - seasonal - say what - make that permanent! Regarding their service, they're quick without sacrificing quality. Even when things are busy, the team keeps everything moving efficiently while still giving you that warm, personal customer service and this means a lot when you only have a 30 min lunch. The food, fresh and clearly made with care. The chicken enchilada soup... D...licious! But let's talk about those fresh cookies... OMG! They are absolutely to die for. Fresh, soft, delicious, and dangerously irresistible. They're the kind of cookies where you tell yourself you'll save one for later... and then somehow they're all gone. Between the incredible food, warm ambiance, genuinely wonderful staff, lightning-fast service, heavenly cookies, and Anthony's unforgettable watermelon lemonade, Urbane Cafe has truly become a fav. You can feel the pride and care the team puts into what they do, and it makes every visit feel special. Thank you, Urbane Cafe, for consistently making your clients feel valued and Anthony, appreciate you for making my ultimate favorite watermelon lemonade drink! Saude!

Food: C+. It was good, nothing to write home about. I think the ahi bowl was better than my special…read moresteak bowl. Service: C. Ordinary. Nothing special. Ambiance: B+. Nice quiet place to grab a quick fancier fast lunch. It was clean for sure! Dietitian Dorothy's Tip: Get one of your 5 servings of fish per week by ordering their ahi bowl.

edit: I'm just here TO* say…read more I always get the chilaquiles torta, but my family gets different dishes and they all look great!

Delicious gravy!I like the breakfast bowl very much. I replaced the hollandaise sauce with their…read morecountry gravy. The downside of this restaurant is, if you're into "hollandaise sauce" - the hollandaise sauce is powdered based and they add butter and such, it's not made from scratch with the egg yolk, butter, lemon juice, etc. It would definitely step up their game if they did it from scratch.

I've been a longtime fan and customer of Colossus and was super bummed when they had to shut down…read moretheir seating. I was so excited to try out their new and improved space for dinner! The decor is cozy and chic, and I like that they kept it spacious instead of cramming a ton of tables and chairs in. I especially loved the little table lamps! Our server was very nice and helpful when we had questions. Caesar salad: I LOVED this. Perfect balance of flavors with perfect crunch. Word of warning is that it is anchovy heavy (including anchovy filets on top), so if you like to pretend the anchovy aspect of Caesar salads doesn't exist, this might not be for you! Roasted chicken: Loved the crunch on this too, and the salad and polenta were nice additions. I think the polenta was my favorite part of this dish lol. Kale pistou pizza (asked for no onions): My least favorite dish. We didn't realize it was vegan but as someone who generally likes vegan food, it just lacked flavor and felt very dry overall. The sourdough crust was good, at least. Peach mess dessert: Omg, the star of the show! Such an amazing dessert top to bottom, I loved the mix of textures and flavors. I could eat this every day! I probably would've given this 4 stars due to the pizza being that bland, but the dessert really elevated this whole meal. Can't wait to see all their different menus throughout the seasons! I hope they add a happy hour soon and I hope to see the return of their patio at some point!

Lovely brunch at the newly opened cafe portion of Colossus bakery…read more Stopped by the bakery first to grab their Cardamom roll. Which was delicious very "cardamomy" flavored, crispy layers. Dusted with Swiss pearl sugar. Just really yummy. Saw the almond croissant. Said oh will stop again on our way out. BIG mistake. Of course they were gone by then. Opted for the sticky toffee bun. She recommended warming before eating. What a nice little treat to share with my husband after dinner! Back to the cafe. Newly added as an adjoining space was vacated next to the bakery. Industrial modern interior. Spacious with 20(?) tables. Partners opted for the 2 egg breakfast. Eggs cooked perfectly as ordered. One ordered an omelet. Beautifully made. Would make Jacques Pepin or Thomas Keller proud. Thick sliced bacon. Thick sliced multigrain toast. Small side of spring mix salad adorned with watermelon radish. Very nice entree if you're an egg lover. Shared the French fries. They're like the ones my grandma made. Thick sliced potatoes deep fried. Crispy outside. Soft inside. Brings back pleasant memories. Get these if you're a French fry fan. The mushroom dip (think French dip with variety of sautéed mushroom in lieu of beef) was GREAT! Mushroom not overcooked, Muenster cheese draped atop. Crusty baguette bread. Although the dipping sauce was vegan based, the roasted mushroom base added enough umami for a deeply flavored dip. My only complaint was the clusters of oyster mushrooms were laid horizontally following the length of baguette. Which presents well but was a bit challenging to bite through. I dunno, maybe my teeth aren't sharp. Overall an outstanding dish. So my dilemma now is when to return to try the other menu items which didn't make my first cut. Parking is....well ya know...it's 2nd St. So the driver needs to be a good parallel parker. Cute shoes optional but be prepared to walk.

went in to get a Peruvian steak and had the best device from gadiel. the food is phenomenal and I…read morewill be going back soon.

Mendocino is another one of the spots that feel like a nice hug, but is very much a franchised…read morebusiness. This was my first time at the LB location, and like all Mendocino Farms... it did not disappoint! I order online for pick up and the service was the staff was quick and attentive. I ordered my regular: 1/2 vegan banh mi with couscous and quinoa superfood as a wrap, first time. I was far from disappointed and had leftovers for the next day. I love how clean and flavorful everything is. The store itself is packed in the Hangar but thankful it wasn't too busy inside and the vibes were warm and welcoming. I'll definitely be back to this location.

First time coming since the new owner took over. Definitely noticed a huge improvement in the…read morequality of the food! In addition, prices are very good! Most breakfasts are under $20 and portions are plenty to fill you up! We came on a very busy Sunday morning, just at the tail end of the breakfast rush. We had to.wait to be seated but it was a short wait and the manager did a great job keeping us updated. Once we were seated, our server was right there taking our beverage order! As busy as it was, the servers did an excellent job getting food out, turning tables, and working as a team! The two servers working were bith very friendly and I bet they were tired! The manager was also helping to bus and turn tables as well as check on customers. Our server was Giovanny and he was great! After we ordered our food; it came out very quickly!I ordered the Breakfast Special, eggs over easy, hash browns, sausage, and a pancake. Eggs was perfectly cooked, nice and runny! I loved the sausage! And the pancake was a nice sweet treat! My husband ordered the ABC Omelet with hash browns and toast! He loved the omelet! He even really liked the coffee! We are both pleased Small Cafe is back serving great food. We live close by and plan to frequent as we did years ago! There's a lot of options on the menu so a great reason to.come back soon! Thank you Small Cafe!

Food's good, place is clean, there's just this one guy working there who sucks. Really is a bummer…read morebecause otherwise it's a solid spot. White guy with backwards had and facial hair seems to hate his job and all customers. Figured he might just be shy when I said thank you and he didn't respond, but he threw the silverware down on the table as to make a point. Related to the owners? Otherwise why keep such a douche on staff?

One of my favorite Acai bowl places! The Acai itself is delicious compared to most that I have…read moretried in SoCal. For one price, you get unlimited toppings. I usually go to the location in Huntington Beach - but the Long Beach location included food as well. Both locations have a cozy and inviting vibe. Highly recommend trying out their Acai bowl + chia pudding with your toppings of choice.

I don't live in the Long Beach (LB) area, but I happened to be at an event nearby. I found out…read moreabout Pur Bowls. Thought I give them a try as I love eating acai bowls. They are located at the Los Altos Shopping Center. Plenty of parking at the front. Just an fyi there is also some parking on the other side of Trader Joe's. I didn't know this at first, but Pur Bowls share the same biz space as Nguyen's Kitchen. Two in one! Cool!! Exterior has a couple tables and some chairs. Interior has a bit more seating. Simple decor with bright lights. You'll have to walk straight in and right to order. I was greeted immediately with a smile and nice welcome upon entry. Thank you young lady! They have their house-created favorites such as Amazon, Cacao, Mango Chamoy, Dragon, Green Goodness, Island, Tropical, and Very Berry Bowls or you may build your own (BYO) acai or fruit bowl. BYO works like this... you choose a size (12 oz $11, 16 oz $13, 24 oz $15 (this is a steal!), select up to two bases (acai, pitaya, matcha, coconut, cacao, and selective fruits), then fill the bowl with the toppings you want. You pay for the size you want, not for each topping that fits inside the bowl. Bases are made without cane sugar and granolas are certified gluten free. I went with the BYO 16 oz option. I was tempted to get the 24 oz for an extra $2, but I didn't. Now that I think back, I should have gone BIG. I know better next time. Anyway, got the coconut and mango bases plus a whole lot of toppings that filled the bowl to the top. It was so refreshingly good and delicious. Love the natural flavors all around from bases to toppings. Thank you Pur Bowls! Btw, this LB location opens until 1 AM daily. Come get you some acai bowl while burning the midnight oil! I'll sure to be back the next time when I'm in the LB area.