Lucy was amazing. Give her a raise please she was very helpful and was very kind. Food was also…read morereally good that she recommended. Will definitely come back TOMORROW!

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!

Yum! I had a beef shawarma wrap and garlic fries. The flavor was there and freshly cooked. Guy was…read morefriendly and generous--threw in a free drink. I'd visit Victory Shawarma again. If you're ever down on Ocean Blvd in LB, this is something to try!

Had an absolutely lovely experience with Joyce, her kind chef at this food truck. Wonderful…read morecustomer service and delectable food! I hope they come back to our neck of woods because the food was so delicious and I love supporting good people!

Super fresh and tasty!…read more This was my first time trying Cava and I totally get the hype now. I came by on a Sunday early-afternoon and there was a bit of a line. The line to order was nearly to the door. The line was moving fast until a Karen-like character stormed to the front and cut us all off. She was complaining about something she didn't like about her order and demanded that her bowl be remade. The workers were very respectful and immediately started remaking her food. This was annoying for me and everyone else that had been waiting but the employees handled it well. I ordered the new Glazed Salmon as my protein and it was so delicious. It has a beautiful glaze and crust with a soft interior that really impressed me for it being a fast-casual restaurant. The add-ons to the bowls were great and paired well with the flavors of the salmon. I felt like my bowl was a little skimped out on though - it felt a little empty for the price. I will be craving this until we get a NorCal location!

Never been to Cava in my life so I decided to try it. Ordered a pre-determined bowl so I wouldn't…read morehave to choose. I said everything on it. Then sat down to realize it was barely anything. I added roasted veggies and a drink so I paid $27 for a 1/2 cup of grains and a piece of salmon. I guess the moral of the story is Know before you Go! Additionally, the place was filthy. Trash overflowing and tables dirty. I would only come back for the blueberry lavender lemonade. That was delish!

Excellent Mediterranean Food! Great placsme for takeout and plenty of tables inside and some…read moreoutside to dine in. You order at the counter and they bring your food on real plates with real flatware to the table. Very generous portions! Definitely shareable! We ordered two Gyro Plates, one lamb and one chicken. Excellent flavors! The plates come with potatoes, fries, or rice; pitas; and Greek Salad (lots of Feta and Olives!). Of course we took at least half to go home! Service was very friendly and helpful. Very busy place yet our wait for our food was short. There's a small parking lot but had no problem finding a spot!

I gave Pita Pitaki in Signal Hill several chances because my first visit was genuinely good…read more The first time I stopped in, I ordered a salad, everything was correct, the food was good, and the restaurant looked clean, organized, and well maintained. That first experience is what made me come back. On my second visit, I ordered the same salad with chicken and lamb because I wanted that same experience again. When I got back to work, I realized the chicken was missing. I did not complain because I still had the lamb and the rest of the salad, and I understand that mistakes happen. Still, it was disappointing because I specifically came back wanting the same complete meal I had the first time. On my third visit, I drove from Gardena to Signal Hill specifically for that salad. After driving back to Gardena, I realized there was no dressing in the bag. I called the restaurant and explained what happened. I was told, "I'm sorry." At first I accepted that, but then I thought, what am I supposed to do with a salad with no dressing? I called back because I wanted to know what could be done. I was told that if I wanted my money back, I would have to bring the salad back to the restaurant. That meant after already driving from Gardena to Signal Hill and back, I was expected to make another trip because of something the restaurant forgot. When I explained that I was disappointed with how the situation was being handled and that I planned to leave a review, the woman on the phone responded, "All this for a dressing?" That comment bothered me more than the original mistake. Yes, it was dressing, but that misses the point. This was already the second time something had been left out of my order. The first time, I let it go. This time, the missing item affected the whole meal. What I would have appreciated was simple customer service. Acknowledge the inconvenience and make an effort to keep the customer. Something as simple as, "We apologize. Unfortunately, we cannot refund you without the food being returned, but on your next visit we will make sure we take care of you," would have completely changed the experience. Even offering a drink next time or simply saying they appreciated my business would have shown that they cared. I also tipped on my takeout order because I believe a tip is a way of showing appreciation for good service and attention to detail. I understand that a tip does not guarantee perfection, but it was disappointing to tip and still receive an incomplete order. There was also something I observed during this visit that concerned me. Someone spilled a drink, and one of the cooks helped clean it up. He wiped the floor while wearing gloves and, from what I could see, appeared to keep the same gloves on when returning to food preparation. That made me uncomfortable. I would have expected the gloves to be changed before handling food again. To be fair, the restaurant itself looks clean, organized, and well maintained. The tables, chairs, counters, and furniture appear to be in good condition. That is one of the reasons I kept giving this place another chance. I wanted to like Pita Pitaki. After my first visit, I thought it might become one of my go to places. Unfortunately, I never really got that same full experience again. My first visit was good. My second visit was missing the chicken. My third visit was missing the dressing, followed by customer service that made me feel like my concern did not matter. You can have good food and a clean restaurant, but customer service still matters. Sometimes how a business handles a mistake matters more than the mistake itself. My advice for anyone ordering takeout here is simple. Double check your order before you leave. Open the bag and make sure you have everything, especially meats, sauces, and dressing. Unfortunately, after giving this place several chances, it is no longer one of my go to spots.

It's been a while since I've had MVP Grill. Tonight, we were craving burgers and decided to grab…read moresome food to go. My boyfriend and I each ordered a bacon cheeseburger and split a 1/2 order of Cajun fries. The bacon cheeseburger is still delicious, as always. Since I couldn't decide between raw or grilled onions, I decided to get both. I love onions, so I really enjoyed it! The cheeseburger was huge, but they must be using good oil because it didn't taste greasy and I didn't get heartburn afterward. The fries were hot, crispy, and delicious. The Cajun seasoning is so good and I feel like they've improved the flavor of their fries. A 1/2 order was more than enough for the two of us to share. Customer service was good. I've been coming to MVP Grill for many years, ever since they opened, and I've never had a bad experience. It's still one of my go to spots when I'm craving a good burger!

There are three places in Long Beach and I know where they all are. I hadn't been to one yet so I…read morechose my first to be at the Stearns location. It's a completely outdoor seating restaurant with big tables on either side. The guys in the kitchen put out food pretty quick. We kept things simple and bought cheeseburgers. The Cajun dressing was an interesting touch, but pretty good. I haven't had something like that before so I'll try something else on their menu. My wife had the Cajun seasoning fries but felt like there was too much of them. She was happy with the result though.

10/10 quality, portions, service, taste. It's as good as open sesame as a fast casual restaurant…read more Fraction of the price. Everything been great. Service 10/10. Cam 3 times this week. Got the combo plate with all chicken. So good. Simple to the point. Gotta eat.

8 August 2026 | 3PM…read more Came in after a friend gathering at the beach nearby/traveled in from San Diego, feeling a bit fatigued from the sun's heat, entering the space was a sweet release from the weather outside. Nice and spacious with ample seating for big group, big windows to still enjoy the sun while eating. Garreth (Apologies if i butchered spelling!!!) was servicing the front. What a gem he is, it's not often where I see great hospitality to the degree he put down. Fun menu presentation and shared personal favs as well as general customer favs, highlighted lunch specials, and things you could substitute if need be. And me being a yapper, was fun to chat with him! He exemplified fantastic hospitality with everyone that came through the doors, something I noticed while I enjoyed my meal in. You can tell he'a the type of person that if he'a going to do something - it's done well. I hope if he ever comes across this, that he knows I truly enjoyed the energy and care he has. As well as the ambiance he created with a nice selection of music - a food delivery person came in dancing from the music! it was so cute The food was delicious as well. Meat is well seasoned and not over cooked, rice was supple, and hummus was a texture i really enjoyed (I don't favor hummus that feels on the thin side). Not pictures is the tzatziki app I ordered, but i loved pairing it with the meat to add a refreshing element to my meal! Again, appreciate you super much Garreth!!!

I was craving a good panini sandwich and came across this hidden gem by Long Beach. Its a small…read morefamily owned restaurant with great selection of panini sandwiches and Pastas and good sides. It has a cute sitting area few few tables and service was friendly. I tried their Chicken Pesto Panini and upgraded my Side to homemade soup for an added fee. I absolutely loved the Chicken Panini Sandwich as well as the soup. It was perfectly toasted and had a very good flavor. In fact, its been one of the best Lunch Sandwich-Soup combo I've had. I will definitely return here to try out more of their menu options and am surely going to be one of their regular customers !

I hoped that this could be a good spot for lunch since it's so close to work. I went just after the…read morelunch rush to avoid crowds so it was empty when I came. The menu is a little awkwardly placed inside the shop. There were a handful of tables to sit at. The cashier was friendly. At around $15 a sandwich, I was hoping for something more robust and high quality ingredients. I ordered the turkey avocado on sourdough. The deli meat is low quality, thin cut turkey. I opened my sandwich, and almost laughed at the tiny sliver of avocado put on it. The bread was just packaged bread from a bag, nothing to get excited about. I'm giving two stars for the chips. I could have made a better sandwich at home for 75 cents - which is around the total cost for the ingredients they used.

Breakfast burrito was really good The hot sauce was on…read morepoint, Very good and alot of flavor.

Breakfast Burrito rating: 4 stars Mom-and-pop neighborhood…read morevibe: 5 stars I love running into vintage shops that have been in business since before I was born. Long before the invasion of 7-Elevens, these small corner markets kept neighborhoods thriving. I was really impressed by their selection: beef jerky in a jar, unique beverages you won't find at typical convenience stores, and homemade goods and sandwiches. I even picked up a loaf of sourdough bread made in San Diego. The breakfast burrito was good, though not quite in the legendary tier. It was generously packed with eggs and small pieces of avocado. Their hot sauce had a nice kick, but I definitely could have used a bit more of it on the burrito. Service was great. The owner asked if I needed help finding anything, and when I told him I was just browsing, he didn't pressure me at all. He simply pointed out a cooler behind the counter with even more beverage options, including Shasta soda in the mix.

Split 2 meals and very much enjoyed both. The atmosphere is wonderful with tons of light coming…read morein, a low level of noise from patrons, and great service. I am not vegan or vegetarian, but appretiate a good vegan meal. In house made spreads were an added bonus. This experience was phenomenal...vegan goodness with flavors on point.

I really like the concept and space of the Wild Chive. The owners seem very close with the…read morecommunity and the restaurant has an open patio that makes the area seem bigger and more inviting. They don't take card - just cash, Zelle, or Venmo so be prepared! Overall the menu was a bit hit or miss. Crispy Zucchini Sticks - 5/5 Best thing we had on the menu! Had the perfect balance of a crispy outside and a soft juicy inside. Goes great with the dipping sauces. Lowkey some of the best zucchini sticks I've had. Southern Fried Chick'n Sammie - 4/5 Pretty good! Chewy and flavorful. Tasted like a chicken sandwich. The bacon was alright but overall a good sandwich. Bread was a little thick. Tater Tots and Salad - 3/5 Tater tots were cooked until crispy, but these are your standard tots and salad. Pastrami Sandwich - 1/5 Not a fan. I would skip this and get another sandwich next time. It was way too buttery and the pastrami did not taste like pastrami - texture and flavor were not similar. Their vegan pastrami also had a weird taste (maybe seitan?). Vietnamese Coffee - 1/5 Did not taste similar to the real thing. The mixture also did not dissolve well so I would skip this. Service was friendly, but the wait time for the food was quite long, even for drinks.

Came for the $3 Taco Tuesday night. Surprisingly not busy! Was worried about parking on the street…read morebut luckily we found a spot not too far of a walk away. They had sports playing on the TVs and the interior is pretty small. It's more of a casual vibe good for a chill night out. It kinda feels like a place where you order at the front and get takeout, but they have someone who will wait on your table if you choose to dine in. I came with a vegetarian friend and we had a fun time sampling the different taco meats and rating each. Here is my ranking: 1. Asada - I hate to be basic, but this was good for what it was. It tasted like they might have used mushroom meat, but this takes place as #1 for me because I think it could be a general crowd pleaser for any non-vegetarian. On the contrary, my vegetarian friend did not like it because she found it too dry. 2. Barbacoa - A very, very close second. The only reason it places behind asada is because asada is a classic. Barbacoa has good texture and I could eat a lot of these too. 3. Chorizo - This was the closest to tasting like its actual counterpart. I could eat a bunch of chorizo. Crumbly meat with lots of flavor. 4. Tinga - I'm not as familiar with tinga meat, but the pickled red onion that went with this taco gave it a savory taste. Good to try out but you're not missing out if you choose other flavors. 5. Chicken - Tasted like tofu meat? Not bad - I don't usually pick chicken for taco meat so this might be a personal preference choice. 6. Pastor - Sweet, but did not taste like pastor. Had a little trouble distinguishing between the pastor and the tinga at first, but came to the conclusion the pastor was the one with pineapple on it. I mostly prefer savory meats and while I don't mind the pineapple, the pastor I usually have is not sweet itself. If you like sweet meats, this might be worth getting. 7. Potato - Everybody can skip the potato. It's a fried potato taco, but the potato they use resembles a breakfast hash. The crispiness is nice, but the texture is flaky and the sauce doesn't save it. Even my vegetarian friend was let down by this one even though she had high hopes and usually likes potato tacos. Overall the server told us most of the taco meats were soybean based (not the pastor). I think the chorizo might be falafel, but that's a guess? Ended our meal with the Tres Leches as a dessert. Frosting is buttery and sweet (maybe a little too much frosting) but the cake goes super well with the milk. It sits in a soy milk bath which is a first for me. I wish they had added more soy milk! The menu is huge though. I was very tempted to try other stuff on the menu so I am very open to coming back and trying the breakfast platter (or getting more tacos again, yum).

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!