I came here after a long day and the barista (I didn't ask your name, sorry!) was so amazing! She helped me pick a drink and offered to remake it if needed. However, that wasn't necessary since my drink was really good! I can tell their espresso is great quality and will definitely be coming here more often. The place was also very clean and pretty; I appreciated the decor. read more

Stereoscope Coffee - Iced mocha ganache latte with oat milk - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great coffee and nice decor. They also have soft serve! The coffee was one of the better ones I've had. Was properly made and wasnt under or overly extracted, nor burnt. read more

Nice corner location, outstanding coffee young hardworking staff and tables and chairs to sit down for a moment and people watch. Nice minimalist ambiance - clearly my go-to for proper coffee in LBC read more

FOOD/DRINK: The coffee here is actually really good. I typically get a Spanish latte, which is flavorful without being too sweet. You can tell they care about coffee. They have whole milk, oat milk, and almond milk for those who need alternate dairy options. My main issue is the cost, which is definitely on the higher end for coffee shops compared to some of the other options on 2nd Street (~$8 for a medium latte, almost $10 for a large depending on if you're getting a specialty milk). AMBIENCE: Modern, small. There is a narrow side table along the edge of the shop that is large enough for a few people to sit with a book or laptop, but it's not really meant for long-term lounging. SERVICE: Staff is friendly and helpful with recommendations. No complaints. read more

Loved the Apanish latte. My husband liked mine so much he went back for his own........ read more

Stereoscope Coffee - Spanish latte and cappechino - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Long Beach, California

I just ordered an iced latte and kinda was disappointed with the taste. It looked like the espresso machine was down since I watched them pour espresso out from a pot which kinda sucks cause I was looking forward to fresh espresso. I was in the industry for almost 10 years so I could taste the difference of good and bad espresso and also always hated to be the bearer of bad news when our machine was down but I kinda wish they would've said something cause then I could've paid for something else like a matcha instead of a bad iced latte. read more

Fire drinks all the time but the little dude with the mustache and glasses always has a bad attitude and always seems upset to be there, bro has the attitude of a finance bro but the occupation of a barista like come on dude aren't you guys suppose to be chill and happy? read more

So I went to stereoscope yesterday with my dog and they were kind enough to have treats out and offered some to my dog. My dog had it but afterwards, I met with a friend and her dog who shared that after they had treats from there, her dog had the runs and was vomiting everywhere. Sure enough, that's what I woke up to this morning. Throughout the night my dog had diarrhea and vomit. I called this morning to let them know but the calls aren't going through to them. If you are having treats out for guests, please make sure they aren't expired or anything. I gave 4 stars cause their coffee was good and the service was great. I would obviously improve the stars if they respond in a way that is helpful for future dog owner visits. read more

Delicious coffee and pasties! When I went in it was later in the evening so there was some room inside to sit and do work. The space is wonderfully prepared as a grab and go! The barista who helped me was very patient with me and all my questions and made sure I enjoyed my time inside the cafe. read more

I ended up going to the stereoscope Long Beach location for the first time after work to wait out traffic. I was pleasantly surprised by everything! I've heard about stereoscope but didn't get the chance to look it up. I was quickly greeted when I entered the store and the barista/cashier was super friendly. The interiors were really beautiful and provided different experience and environment than others I've been to. I ordered the Madagascar vanilla iced latte with oat milk and it was pretty good. It was a bit too sweet for my liking but after letting the ice melt, it was a better. I'd definitely stop by here again and big points for this place staying open late! So many coffee shops I've been to close around 5-6 pm. This place would make a perfect study spot for those wanting to stay out late. read more

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Amazing coffee, cozy and friendly atmosphere, stylish interior. A bit crowded but it's due to demand on a good coffee)

Finally, a coffee shop on 2nd Street with a La Marzocco. Stereoscope is filled with natural light, and has an aesthetic, minimalist vibe. Their menu includes unique signature drinks, lattes with house made syrups, milk teas, and an impressive selection of pour over coffee and specialty tea. Their bakery case was fully stocked by fantastic local wholesaler, Bakers Kneaded. At a glance, I thought this would be my new favorite coffee shop in Long Beach. But, neither of the drinks I got were good. The Spanish Latte was smooth and creamy, with fresh cinnamon mid-palate. But, it's burnt aftertaste was impossible to ignore. I did not expect the Vietnamese Cold Brew to be a typical Vietnamese iced coffee, but I also did not expect it to be extremely bitter and watery. Hard pass. The Everything Croissant was exceptional; flaky, buttery layers of pastry, filled with tangy cream cheese. You can't go wrong with anything from Bakers Kneaded, so definitely get a pastry. Stereoscope is brand new, so perhaps they just need some time to fine tune their drinks. read more

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I admit, I had my doubts when seeing the sign for Stereoscope Coffee - Coming Soon. Another coffee shop on busy 2nd street in Belmont Shore? There's Philz literally a block away and other mom and pop ones nearby, or even bakeries that also offer coffee. But Stereoscope is my new favorite coffee shop that I keep coming to again and again! The baristas are usually young and dressed super trendy and cool. Yet they're all very down to earth and are always committed to each cup that they make. Expect to wait at least ten minutes -- you won't regret it. I like to enjoy my mocha latte for here instead of to-go. The presentation can't be beat since the ceramic was made by a local potter and is a beautiful brown on a long plate. The interior is very minimalist and modern with marble and black accents. I spied many state-of-the-art equipment in use which even included the TikTok famous Balmuda toaster oven! But students/remote workers be warned: no outlets or bathrooms, and mostly window seating inside. read more

I really enjoyed the aesthetic and ambiance of this place, the minimalism is such a nice feel for coffee places. We got the Hojicha Latte which was 9/10, really great flavors of roasted matcha and perfect sweetness. The matcha latte here was also really good, although I would say the oatmilk was a bit overpowering (thats just any classic oatmilk sub) but still excellent sips of matcha here and there. I really recommend this coffee place, I still have yet to try the one in Buena Park w/ food options! read more

Stereoscope Coffee - Matcha Latte & Hojicha Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Long Beach, California

I love discovering new cafes every chance I get and this one is not only aesthetically appealing but the coffee and pastries here are delicious. It's a cute cozy spot to relax and the beach is not that far away from it. The baristas here really know there ingredients and can give you great suggestions if you're not sure what you want. They're also quite friendly and patient. read more

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Excellent low key vibes, and delicious coffee! I enjoy doing computer work here, because the noise level is pretty mild for a popular coffee shop! read more

They love coffee and it shows. The baristas really take their time to ensure every drink is made correctly. They even take the time to come from behind the counter and personally hand you your drink. The espresso is rich, smooth, flavorful, and never bitter. I look forward to stopping in when I'm in the neighborhood. There is often a line so be prepared to wait but not too long. read more

Hands down the best specialty coffee shop in Orange County. They have a huge range of types of coffee along with teas. Great place to study and or chat with friends outside on their patio. 10/10 read more

Stereoscope is a coffee nerd's dream. They have an array of high grade coffee from around the world prepared in a variety of processes. I recently had a pour over of a coffee from a region in Mexico that isn't usually associated with coffee processed anaerobically. It was very delicious and pretty far out. If you need to have fat and sugar added they're good for that too I suppose. read more

perfect location for a pretty shop! my coffee lover and i visited to celebrate their grand opening... there was a line down the street so that was a great sign! upon arrival, parking is very easy to find, just make sure to read the meters or signs. the beachy casual ambience stops right at the door as you're hit with a classy, clean space! the drinks are amazing, try anything and you will be back for more! absolutely recommend! read more

Updating my review after the manager's (owner??) replied. Stars are staying the same. I appreciated the free drinks but as I said in my previous review - it wasn't so much about the tea - it's about the manager's over-explanations & rampant excuses when replying to peoples' reviews that aren't all praise. Even when I was explaining that to this person over Yelp & in the private messages on Instagram I still, yet again, get a slew of over explaining on how much of an expert he is & dismisses my take by throwing around his "expertise". You have proven my exact point. Your coffee is great. Your staff is great. Tea wasn't my jam & that's okay. But you can't keep explaining away stuff with excuses though. If you gotta tell people that you're an expert when they're complaining - then maybe you gotta take a step down a bit from your high horse. Telling people you refuse to apologize for being conceited is kinda bad. Your coffee may be good but your attitude makes it taste sour. read more

Really great coffee shop in Belmont Shore! I'm always in the lookout for new coffee places and I was elated when this place opened up so close to my apartment earlier this year! They took over the previously vacant spot on 2nd street where the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf used to be, directly next to Sweet Jills. So clearly a great location and perfect for a trendy business like this. The inside of the shop is very pretty and bright; there's some bar seating along the windows/walls that people mostly use to wait for their drinks to be finished. I haven't seen too many people working/studying here and I don't think the space is set up to encourage that kind of vibe but it is clean and still nice to sit for a bit and enjoy your coffee! Living so close, I've been more than a few times and tried all of their signature drinks/lattes, most of them iced since it's been hot as heck around here recently. It's always a treat to get one of their coffees since they're all so good! Their pastries are delicious as well; my fave so far was the everything croissant, covered in everything bagel seasoning and filled with cream cheese. The service is also great! The baristas and cashiers are always so friendly and they actually bring your order/drink out to you when it's ready rather than calling out a name or number. In short, I love this place! Give it a try, won't you? read more

Very nice clean place. Customer service is great. Coffees and espressos are fire!! Great place. read more

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Eh! Don't get what all the hype is. Over-priced mediocre coffee and the service is super slow. I ordered a coffee called the Spanish and it was weak, full of foam and hardly any liquid for $8.00. Philz Coffee down the street is much better. read more

Fantastic addition to second street. Great team working here; I spilled my first cappuccino all over the sidewalk bench area, and they were so quick to clean up my mess. Fail on my part. But that first and only sip was delicious! Came back the next day to apologize for the mess and express gratitude for their understanding! Didn't spill my second cappuccino. Also delicious. Whenever I check out a new coffee spot, I can almost tell if the cappuccino will be legitimate based on the to-go cup size. They provide a proper cup size! And taste was on point! read more

Stereoscope Coffee - Cappuccino - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Off 2nd street and Argonne in the busy area of Belmont Shores is this new coffee shop. Not the eccentric type of coffee shop with local art all over the walls, mismatched second hand furniture, and old books on the shelves. This is a much more modern approach as for as aesthetics. Upon entering, I quickly notice how bright and airy it is with clear glass lighting and long marbelized style counter and white tiling. this style and theme they choose really sets them apart. Luckily, when I ordered coffee they line wasnt too long, but shortly after, the line went out the door. At the counter next to the cash register are a couple menus held down by two ceramic cups. The is a good selection of coffees on the menu to satisfy most people. I would like to try out their speciality seasonal coffees from around world. On the side of the register is a small glass case showing some of the baked goods. it seems like a bad location, because I didnt know it was even there. they might be better served to rethink that glass case. also, the offerings looked good and my almond croissant was delicious, the offerings seem a little too much on the typical french that so many other coffee shops offer, when there are so many diverse cultures to grab baked goods from. After making the drinks, the brought them out to us and the almond croissant in a paper bag. The coffee drinks are made in a way you can see the entire process until your drink is ready. the Spanish latte which was very flavorful and delicious. I also ordered a Madagasar vanilla latte which seemed to lack a little flavor and tasted like i was just drinking hot milk. there is some seating inside along a very narrow rustic wooden table with wooden stools. and they are a few seats outside as well. If you like trying out new coffee shops, this is worth trying out. read more

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Great coffee and pastries but most of all the ladies at the counter were authentically warm and welcoming which is always key to a good morning. read more

Matcha is like a litmus test for new coffee shops. The impressive list of ceremonial grade matcha and teas they have here are a stunning example of that. My friend and I were really impressed with this spot and can not wait to try the entire menu! Very friendly service and awesome handcrafted drinks. The pastries were also over the moon which oddly a lot of coffee shops are having trouble with. 10/10 am so happy to have a coffee shop close by now that is quality compared to what we're used to read more

Stereoscope Coffee - Nakama Matcha Milk , Matcha Pistachio Croissant - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Long Beach, California

My absolute go to!!! Matcha Tonics are my favorite! And the service at this location is amazing. Sometimes it takes a bit so I usually order ahead. Can't rush greatness! read more

Stereoscope got me into coffee. I've tried their $56 rare Yemen, their el Paraiso rose, red plum, lemon lime and all the way back to koke. They are legit when it comes to their coffee, teas, even royal milk teas and soft serve. Happy to come out and support their newest location. One thing about stereoscope is that their cs is exceptional. Both in store, online and Yelp. I have been messaged by them inquiring how my drink was or bag of coffee and they have always told me I can exchange it if needed. The baristas always ask me how my drink is and told me they can remake it too. Even their social media reached out to me to thank me for following them years ago and is the only coffee shop I talk to. It's unfortunate this person gave them a 2 star for explaining how their teas are made. But there are over thousands of people who can vouch this company is the best in both customer service online and in social media. Hope we can celebrate stereoscope opening and maintaining the level of high coffee since 2015. Especially the quality and consistency at all locations. Expanding doesn't mean it's going to be good but they have been able to maintain that level at all four shops. read more

Came here about an hour before closing, and the girls were so sweet. They explained the different grades of matcha and popular coffees, and recommended I come back another time to try their soft serve! I got a small Nakama ceremonial matcha milk, they allow you to adjust sweetness, and I enjoyed it. I'm a huge matcha fan and typically don't get it in cafes because most don't carry ceremonial (or even know the difference) or it's a premix overloaded with sugar. The matcha strength and milk ratio was perfect. I got to see them prepare it the proper way with the bamboo whisk and bowl. So happy there's a cafe in town that serves ceremonial matcha, and different grades of it too! Def be coming back for my matcha fix, maybe splurge on the Uji matcha next time. read more

Tied for favorite coffee shop in Long Beach. I live in Downtown Long Beach and my favorite local coffee shop is up in North LB, so it's nice to have another incredible coffee shop closer to the beach. Don't get me wrong, there are other good coffee shops in Long Beach, but there are levels to this! Stereoscope is S-tier stuff, cream of the crop, creme de la creme. I ride my bike to get coffee, and have ridden many times from Long Beach to Stereoscope Buena Park just so I can have this coffee. I am so thankful that we have a local Stereoscope now. Madagascar vanilla latte, iced, with oat milk is the move. Espresso soft serve on the weekends is a necessity. Mix the two, welcome to heaven. read more

I absolutely loveeeeeee the strawberry matcha. My only complaint is that it is only available via online order so when they're busy in person it's not available to order. Other than that absolutely amazing. read more

Fourth Stereoscope? And in Long Beach?! Man, they make the best dirty matchas. It's my go to for the last 5 years and I've been getting it everyday practically kept me going while I was in grad school. Recently ,I've been drinking their pourovers more and love that they can do it hot or iced. They roast their own beans so the origins are always rotating This coffee joint isn't afraid to experiment and try different light roast beans. Heck, love their beans so much... I was excited when I even won a few bags from their Instagram giveaways. They host it once a week for all their new beans. They even give me pointers and ask how my pourovers have been going! They're very good at following up with their followers to see where our coffee journey is going. The baristas are so nice and really great at answering my novice coffee questions. Excellent shop and beautiful decor! read more

Everythting you can ask for is in this fine shop, in middle of such busy streets. You dont find such high quality coffee and service around this community. The quality of espresso has always been on point every visit so far. And the baristas make you feel very welcomed, theyre so kind! Their bar interior is mesmerizing, I can stare at the beautiful marbled bar all day long. Overall, the interior and the vibrancy of this cafe made me feel so relaxed in midst of high traffic. Of course with good coffee! Everyone please get the strawberry with almond milk. Its so gooooood read more

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Overpriced in my opinion for what you get. I got the iced vanilla latte and it is very subtle and basic, which isn't a bad thing but for the price and taste, might as well go to Starbucks and save a few bucks. read more

Cute shop with nice interior. There is sitting area on the window sides. Finally a good coffee shop in Long Beach! read more

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First time here but definitely coming back! Very cute cafe and extremely friendly staff. They helped me pick my order since I was indecisive and it did not disappoint. I got a Ganache Mocha Latte with miracle milk. They make their own dark chocolate Ganache which was so good. Then we also got a Guava Cheese croissant that was perfect. Definitely would reorder both again but there are many others flavors we still want to try. Highly recommend this spot for some quality coffee! read more

Stereoscope Coffee - Ganache Mocha Latte & Guava Cheese Croissant - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Had a long drive back home to LA and wanted a coffee from a non-chain establishment. Found this place on Yelp. The neighborhood was my type of vibe. Coffee show was bright and immaculate. I had a question about the coffee and was treated very kindly. Will definitely return whenever I'm in Long Beach. read more

Stereoscope Coffee - Vietnamese Cold Brew - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Long Beach, California

So sick that they opened this location here! Today me and my partner ordered a short americano and vanilla latte. Probably one of the best drinks I've ever had in my life!! Love the interior design, it's so clean read more

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