First time here, everything great food service was nice and fast. Walking in and everything is so…read morecute. Totally recommend if you want fast and good coffee.

My friend and I decided to grab some coffee after brunch. We purposely didn't get coffee at the…read morebrunch restaurant because we wanted to try this spot out. Parking: Metered street parking. Finding a parking spot will be difficult. Ambiance/Environment: Located on 2nd St. They have a medium sized space with a good amount of indoor seating. The inside is nice and clean. Perfect environment to get some work done or simply go on a coffee date. They also have a few outdoor seating. Service: The owner actually assisted us. He was very nice, quick, and efficient. Drinks: I tried their seasonal Cookie Butter Latte. It was very sweet, so I recommend adjusting the sweetness if possible. I could tell they use a cookie butter flavored syrup rather than a natural cookie butter. The espresso shots tasted good, but it was overpowered by the syrup. My friend ordered the Banana Foam Latte. She also thought her drink was sweet. The banana foam tasted good, but it disappeared within 10 min. Pricing: Prices are more than average, but I'm not surprised considering they're located on a popular street.

if you haven't taken sandwiches from Angelos down to horny corner and shared them with someone…read morespecial in your life while looking out at the paddle surfers and duffy boats in the bay, then I'm afraid you just haven't lived yet. But there's still time. Grab a caprese sandwich. Or some pasta salad. Maybe a cannoli. It's all good. Angelo's is an institution on both sides of the jetty and these people take good care of us. Exactly who I think of when I think of the businesses that make Long Beach great.

Angelo's Italian Deli is definitely worth a try! The sandwiches are bomb and packed with so much…read moreflavor, and the pasta is really good too. It is a little on the pricier side, but the quality and taste of the food make it worth it. The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and welcoming, with that authentic neighborhood Italian deli feel. I also really like all the changes they've made to the spot and the variety of Italian foods and products you can purchase while you're there. Every time I've gone, I've seen the same cashier, and he is always so nice and friendly, which makes the experience even better. Great food, friendly service, and a nice atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to!

I come here pretty often, but today was an exception. I usually get the same two salad/wrap…read moreoptions. I wanted to try something different and Lucy was extremely helpful in recommending something new. She was super detailed and even offered a sample of the dressings she would recommend. It literally is the little things that make experiences so much better, especially when it comes to food. I'm a super picky eater, so it really did make a difference. P.S. The Thai It Up salad with Far East Asian/Soy Mix is EVERYTHING!

Never once thought I'd be saying, "Damn... I really want a salad." And not just once--SEVERAL…read moretimes. I've never really been a salad person, if you get my drift. At least that's what I thought. Now for the deets. My order is: Caesar salad Add salmon Add crispy bacon Add carrots Add black olives Add pepperoncinis Add crispy wontons BUT... make it a WRAP! Is it the healthiest thing on the menu? No. Is it technically a salad? Yes. Is it absolutely delicious? ALSO YES. Everything has always been fresh, and I've never had an issue. This review is for delivery only.

The food at Second Owl Owl is outstanding. It's foodie friendly and also accessible to non foodies…read more If you like seafood, I highly recommend the sea bass larb. The sea bass was sushi-grafe fresh. If you like ceviche, you'll love the dish. The crying tiger was perfectly prepared. The sauces that came with the Belmont dish (papaya salad & grilled chicken) are good. Once sauce is a citrusey fish sauce and the other takes like it's honey-based. The service is outstanding as the location is great for walking around after a nice meal. Excited to bring friends and family here.

This place is on second and Belmont Shores so if you know you know about the parking situation…read more The only reason why I give is place three stars because our server was super friendly, went above and beyond, always filing very tentative. However, the food here was to be honest very mid and bland. I ordered the papaya salad which came with pork rinds, but there was no flavor in this whatsoever. It was mostly all texture my friend with rice. I think she'd like it, but I wouldn't come back here again.

TL;DR - beef brisket & gochujang pork belly, fries and mac&cheese. Mix both spicy and secret BBQ…read moresauces with purple slaw and some jalapeños if you want that slight extra heat. Onion rings with the housemade ranch is fire too on the side. Had heard some good things about this spot so decided to stop by with the fam for a random dinner. It's a smaller hole-in-the-wall spot but with lots of open space so it doesn't feel too cramped. Parking isn't necessarily the easiest, but I didn't have to wait, just know most of the street parking is paid M-F between 10am-7pm. (1st 15 minutes is free though). This spot was the perfect blend of order/pay first for bomb food. Service was fast even though it was just one person manning both the cashier and service. Jackie was so great and had a great smile and was so nice to even my kids which was a big plus. I loved the food and it's not like typical "Texas BBQ" which I actually liked. The meat didn't feel overly saturated in fat or greasy but was still so tender. Maybe it's because I'm Asian, but "real" Texas BBQ joints or American BBQ spots tend to feel too heavy for me and I don't feel good after eating. This place wasn't different. The brisket could easily be cut with just a fork and that's solid for me. The gochujang pork belly was better than most KBBQ spots I've tried. and dare I say, I think they had the best tasting fries I've had... like it's hard to explain, but the slightest lemon pepper seasoning with the perfect crisp on outside to potato inside was just so on-point. I had to fight my kids over the last couple fries. Make sure to get the spicy and secret BBQ sauces they have in the center along with purple slaw and jalapeño sides. It complements the meat so nicely. Price is very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food you get. All in all, everything is so well seasoned without feeling overly salty with great balance across their dishes. I'll definitely be back.

Now. The gochujang pork belly. I need you to understand that this is not a regular menu item. This…read moreis a revelation. Smoky, sticky, caramelized to perfection, and layered with a depth of flavor that makes you stop mid-bite and reconsider every life decision that almost led you somewhere else for dinner. The sesame and green onion finish on top? Immaculate. Whoever developed this recipe deserves an award, a vacation, and a sincere apology for how hard I went at that plate. The brisket held its own admirably alongside what was essentially a showstopper. Rich, tender, and genuinely great -- Texas comparisons aside, this brisket doesn't need the validation. It stands on its own. The fries are not an afterthought here either -- crispy on the outside, perfectly soft inside, exactly what a good fry should be. The potato salad with that drizzle of sauce on top rounds the whole spread out beautifully. RibBro is the kind of spot Long Beach needed and absolutely deserves. Go immediately.

A Wonderful Experience -- Again! My wife and I returned to…read moreGeorge's Greek Cafe in Belmont Shore yesterday afternoon, and once again, we were not disappointed. Thankfully, Sam and Clay were working again, along with some other very nice and accommodating team members. We decided to enjoy a bottle of wine and an appetizer, and as usual, everything was wonderful. What really stood out to us, though, was the genuine hospitality. When we finished, Sam took the time to give us some information about other establishments in the area that we might enjoy. We took her advice, checked a couple of them out, and had a great time. Eventually, we wandered back to George's for dinner and shared the chicken spinachi. Oh my... was it delicious! The salad, rice, pita, and tzatziki were also amazing. I just want to take a moment to say how impressed my wife and I were with Sam and Clay, who were working at the bar. They actually remembered us from our visit last month, which was our first time at this location. That may seem like a small thing, but to us it meant a lot. We were treated like family. Both Sam and Clay have such refreshing personalities, and their kindness and genuine hospitality really made our evening special. Thank you, Sam, Clay, and the entire team, for another awesome experience! If you haven't tried George's Greek Cafe, it's a must. I know my wife and I will definitely be back every time we're in the area. Some places serve good food. Others make you feel welcome. George's does both.

The highlight of this experience was Nikki the Manager. She was great and had a great personality…read moreand attentiveness. Paid attention to every little thing and checked in on everybody constantly in a very warm way. A very great hostess to have at a house party that's for sure. Tried the combo appetizer and the food came out hot and very savory. Had a sangria that was fresh and consistent with the presentation.

This place has always been good. The taste is always the same. The service is always magnificent…read more There's a cool vibe in there. They had a lot of games playing on the TVs. Also I love that they let you know on a big sign that the pizza is going to take certain amount of minutes. You can't rush perfection lol The pizza is that. I usually get the deep dish but this time we did the thin crust and it was so good. Their wings and their ranch are a must Wifey really likes the bruschetta.

I've tried deep dish pizza at different places in Chicago and wasn't a fan, so my expectations…read moreweren't too high for this place. I ended up trying one of their vegetarian deep dish pizzas, which happens to also be their Best Seller. I was surprised by how much flavor it had! Not too much spinach and mushroom, just enough to keep the pizza interesting. The sauce is amazing!! And their pizza crust is so good, very buttery like a pie crust, almost flaky like a pastry.

Small bistro deli like shop, thank goodness it wasn't busy, assuming bcs it was late afternoon and…read morefound parking right away. Been wanting to stop by this place for years and due to it closing at 5 during the week, can never make it. Since it's Summer, got to it on my way home from beach day, sooo glad I took that path home. I be was with 2 friends. I had the 1/2 chicken pesto panini with creamy tomato basil soup, deeeeliiiicious! I need to find out how often they make that soup. Friend 1 got the turkey avocado and all I kept hearing was wow, wow and wow! Lol and friend 2 had the black forest ham and Swiss panini, she also said it was very good!! Definitely will be back to try something else :)

I drove by this place a few times since it's right on a busy main street with a lot of traffic. I…read morewas actually surprised to find parking right in front, which was nice and convenient. When I walked in it was pretty quiet, but it was also right before dinner time. The place feels more like a casual deli spot -- you order at the counter and there are a few tables if you want to sit and eat. The space looked clean and simple, nothing fancy but comfortable enough. The employee working there was very friendly. He came out from the back, answered my questions, and recommended the chicken pesto panini, saying it's their most popular item. I also added a Caesar salad for $2.99, which I thought was a fair price, and decided to try the bread pudding as well. The panini itself was pretty good. The bread was nicely toasted, the cheese was melted well, and the pesto had good flavor. The only downside for me was the chicken -- it seemed like it might have been boiled and then mixed with pesto. It was a bit tougher than I would have liked. The Caesar salad was decent for the price. Unfortunately, the bread pudding didn't work for me. It was very dense and almost brick-like. Overall, the value is there and the staff was very nice. For me personally, the food felt a bit average. I tend to prefer paying a little more for higher quality rather than saving a few dollars on something that doesn't quite hit the mark. Because of that, I probably wouldn't go back, but others might appreciate the price point and friendly service. Food 3 stars. Staff 5 average 4

Another Second Street staple is Simmzy's. Great open-air vibe, an awesome menu, and a fantastic…read moredrink selection. A few personal favorites are the Haystack Blue Cheese Fries, the fish tacos, and the Prickleberry Spritz--one of my all-time favorite cocktails (and it's so pretty too)! The service is always great, and the prices are fair for the high-quality food. It's almost always crowded, and there's definitely a reason for that! :D

I've eaten here a handful of times. They really do have good food. I kind of just forget about it…read more It's one of my daughter and her friends favorite places to eat. They like to go for the late night happy hour food deals. Me and my husband took them there for lunch yesterday. We got the nachos for an appetizer to share, they were tasty. Then me and my husband split the wings and buffalo chicken pizza. The wings were good, different. A little spicy and a little sweet. The buffalo chicken pizza was actually very good. Also different as it had crunchy celery on it. Sounds kind of weird but it totally works. My husband who isn't a huge pizza fan really liked it too.

I have been to all of the other Grain Cafes except for this one! But I recently found myself in…read moreLong Beach and hungry for some food, and this restaurant came up in my area. I ordered ahead as I was in a bit of a rush and thankfully they were very quick at preparing my food! They also didn't compromise on the quality in doing so! I managed to find a spot on the adjacent side street and was greeted as soon as I entered. The ambiance of the restaurant was bright and colorful with plenty of cozy seating both inside and outside. They also had a pastry case filled with some drool worthy cakes. The friendly employee quickly found my order. The menu was vast but I ordered an indulgent chocolate crepe, as I was craving something sweet and light. The crepe had a lovely pillowy texture and was so heavenly, both the chocolate sauce and chocolate mousse were so rich and decadent and had me wanting more! I loved the freshness, sweetness and juiciness of the berries! The coconut whipped cream really took it over the top and added a nice airiness. Their crepes are must haves and I'm dying to try more of them! I will definitely be back soon to this location or one of their other conveniently located ones!

Yum yum yum!…read more Scrumptious vegan veggie crepe and crunchy hash browns. Hit the spot! They have a wide selection of creative and interesting vegan options for breakfast and lunch. Their desserts look divine! Can't wait to return to try. Cute corner cafe on a busy corner. Parking can be tricky. You can order ahead to go or dine in. I usually like to park on a nearby side street then still over. Again, it's a busy road so use caution while crossing.