After about two dozen artisan sandwiches and 39 cups of chai, we carefully handpicked the best cafés near Long Beach, CA. Whether you're looking for a cozy place to get some work done, meet with friends, or need a quick pick-me-up, cafés are a great option.
Check out our list of the top four cafés in the Long Beach area and compare it with your own favorite spots. You might just find something new. Also, make sure to stick around until the end of the article where we'll tell you how you can save money on your next café trip.
A Cafe with Range
Portfolio Coffeehouse
has been a staple in the Long Beach coffee community for more than two decades. Java junkies unite in this vintage café, enjoying some of the best roasts in the area on the outdoor patio or the indoor lounge.
Occasionally, on Friday and Saturday nights, you'll catch live entertainment from local musical artists or witness an exhibition from an emerging West Coast visual artist. Any of the coffee, teas, or blended drinks is worth trying as well as the breakfast paninis and grilled sandwiches. They even have a satisfying garden burger on grilled panini bread.
Everything's Coming Up Roses for This Cafe
Available at more than 10 different locations across the Long Beach, CA, area, the Rose Park Coffee Roasters have been delivering beautifully roasted beans since 2009. Their coffee bar is located at 3044 East 4th Street. Stop in and try a cup of their Ethiopia Beriti or the Vincent Thomas Bridge. Enjoy it with a lemon bar or any other of their delicious pastries.
The interior décor of the Rose Park coffee bar is quaint, simple, and stylish, with polished wood plank serving trays for an added touch of serenity.
The Other DD
Part coffee bar, part bakery, part café, and completely delicious, DoLy's Delectables in Long Beach is the place to go when looking for a sugar fix. Each cone, cupcake, brownie, and other treat is baked fresh daily.
You can start the day with an omelet on a bagel and a cappuccino. Or come in for lunch and snag a Cajun chicken panini and a passion fruit iced tea. Stop in anytime between 6 am and 3 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am to 3 pm on Saturday.
Portfolio Branches Out
From the same people who brought you the Portfolio Coffeehouse, Berlin combines healthy cuisine and specialty brews and brings them to a distinctive bistro setting. Meet up with friends or get some work done among the character of reclaimed brick and wood.
Order ahead of time online or by text message and pick up your order when you arrive. We recommend any of the fresh salads and pastries. As for drinks, you can never go wrong with a white chocolate mocha or a green tea latté.
So there you have it, the best cafés near Long Beach, CA. Now all that's left to do is pull up a chair or a stool and grab a cup of your favorite brew.