What a cozy place to hang out on a rainy day!…read more Great service, nice music and friendly faces. Fantastic coffee, nutritious sandwiches, and always a great selection of pastries to pique any sweet tooth. Baristas are learning latte art! Photos L to R: Christa, Emilia&Soo&Christa, Emilia

I've been coming to this local coffee shop for over 13 years, and there's a reason I keep coming…read moreback! The coffee is consistently delicious, and honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on their coffee menu. Whether you're a regular or stopping by for the first time, I highly recommend giving their coffees a try. But here's something you absolutely should not sleep on: the chicken pesto panini! It's easily one of my favorite items on the menu. My personal go-to is adding egg whites to it, which turns an already amazing sandwich into a phenomenal breakfast option. Seriously, give it a try. You won't regret it! After 13+ years of coming here, it's still one of my favorite local spots. Great coffee, delicious food, and the kind of consistency that keeps you coming back year after year. Highly recommend!

I mean what can I say except The Vintage always hits. Always a great experience, great ambiance,…read moreand of course great food. My fiance and I are both pescatarian and there's plenty options. The veggie sandwich though is our favorite. It is out of this world. Our server every time we go is Brandon and he's such a vibe and always makes the best wine recommendations. This place is in a family friendly neighborhood and the restaurant accomodates children so don't be surprised if there's kids when you go. It's pretty normal.

Such a fantastic, wine and cheese shop to enjoy the afternoon! Everyone working there is so…read morewelcoming and kind! The weather was perfect so we decided to sit outside for lunch on Mother's Day. We ordered Sangria and Blood orange spritzers and both were yummy! My daughter ordered the Italian stallion which was huge and so tasty! Wow! The quality of meats and bread was top notch! I ordered the Arugula & Limone salad and added the prosciutto. Perfectly dressed and yummy!

Long overdue review I Love Love Love SALA! Been coming here for a few months for breakfast and…read morelatte cravings. They have seasonal menus so there's always something new. I personally love the Sunrise Matcha with their Breakfast burrito!! Service is quick and everyone has been very friendly. They also have wine offerings and a food menu so it's my go-to for Brunch. Their food is always delicious and fast. They have a very spacious interior. Lots of different seatings for groups or single seats at the bar.

Hmm, going over the other one star reviews, I can notice a common theme…read more Really weird experience here. First it's 7:30pm, planned on ordering a matcha and the person at the register informed me that there was "No coffee or tea after 4pm" so I choose to order a non alcoholic beverage and maybe something to eat and cashier or owner, whoever this person was tells me if I plan to work because it becomes a "laptop free zone" after 4pm. Odd behavior to tell someone what they can and can't do at an establishment considering it's called a coffee AND wine bar. Maybe this is something to advertise on your yelp and website but a "laptop free zone" after 4pm is pretty ridiculous for potential customers who were just looking to eat and work. I almost feel like he just told me that because I was going to order a salad and a non alcoholic beverage and wasn't planning on ordering much. As the other 1 star reviews mention "pretentious behavior" so it's either the cashier or whoever it was is being pretentious as others mentioned or RACIST... Kinda odd to dictate what I do on my own accord while I'm a patron at your establishment. If I ordered food and a drink but chose to open my laptop, are you going to ask me to leave? Doesn't really seem customer centric. Considering that I've worked on my laptop at dine-in restaurants, it's pretty odd behavior to display. Also, considering that this is not a club, and there's no live music, and there were only 3 people sitting in there, I think I would have been fine to sit there quietly in a corner with my laptop. 1 star for the experience and weird behavior. Like I said it's either pretentiousness or racism but weird behavior nonetheless.

Nonna Mercato is located in Bixby Knolls and they have a well-stocked bakery with house made…read morebreads, english muffins, croissants, and pastries. Many of their pastries lean toward fruity and nutty flavors, which isn't what I tend to crave; however, what brings the fifth star are their dine in brunch and dinner menus. Nonna Mercato is the only place that I know of in Long Beach where one can get a great French omelette for brunch. They also have outstanding handmade pastas with rich sauces. I ordered a delicious house made gnochetti pasta with a sauce that was fortified with nduja sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic, and tomato. There were some additional umami flavors in the savory sauce and the handmade gnochetti are amazing. Was tempted to take some fresh spaghetti home, but I'll be back later this week to pick some up!

Not sure how I feel about this Restuarant, I was very exited to finally have the time to come and…read moretry it. Unfortunately my husbands pasta was hard (under cooked) and my pasta was bland. They advertise freshness, organic, homemade but I didn't quite feel any of it. The portions are smaller than you'd expect and although they were small we didn't even finish it because it wasn't that good. Another thing was it was a pretty hot day and we were not offered inside seats. We sat outside in the front patio, there are no fans and we came out with many mosquito bites!! Our server was nice, we didn't really stick around long enough.

I had such a great experience at Mendocino Farms! I especially want to recognize Obi, the manager,…read morefor being so helpful, kind, and welcoming. He went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of, and his positive attitude really stood out. It's always refreshing to receive such genuine and thoughtful customer service. Thank you, Obi, for making our experience such a great one! We'll definitely be coming back!

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.

Delicious, absolutely delicious! Great food, great beers, great music, and great vibes! The service…read morewas also phenomenal. Definitely going back again, and again, and again. If you are looking for an Indy sandwich shop with craft beer and what may be considered craft sandwiches (or at least just really tasty and well made!), Dilly's is your spot. Nice little old-towny area to walk around and enjoy the evening weather, too. Keep up the great work, Dilly's!

I was excited to try this place after all the positive reviews I had read on Facebook. I mean,…read morecome on, the sandwiches I had seen pics of looked delicious! I ordered takeout today and to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. I came in around 3:15 and ordered two sandwiches to go - the hot roast beef and the BLTA. When I got in my car, I decided to take a bite of my BLT (with avocado) before heading home. It was not good, at all! Instead of a few (or more, because it WAS $16!) slices of delicious bacon, it was a thick sandwich filled with what appeared to be bacon pieces, like the preparer had just scraped together old bacon from earlier in the day. It tasted greasy and burnt. After several sips of water my tongue was still greasy! The avocado was almost nonexistent. I immediately went back in and asked for a refund. I brought my husband his roast beef ($18!). He is not a picky eater, AT ALL! He said it wasn't very good and he should bring them an Arby's to show what a roast beef sandwich should look like. He was really disappointed. Sorry, if you love this place, please ignore my review but I highly recommend that you do NOT order these sandwiches unless the owner makes an announcement that they've taken steps to improve. Too many great places to get a good sandwich.

Ambiance: it's located near the entrance of SteelCraft…read more Service: very friendly and served food fairly fast Food: simple menu for burgers, fries and sweets Pig'N Fries - **** crunchy fries with cheese sauce, diced roasted garlic bacon, ranch and green onion garnish, rich in flavors, recommend Price: moderate portions and decent prices, each item costs about $10~$15

I was in the area on a weekday afternoon, starving, and my Yelp app told me that Steelcraft was…read morenearby. Knowing there would be several eateries to choose from, I headed there and parked in the lot next to it. Once inside the complex, I gravitated to Hangry Belly - my food radar was spot on. They serve exceptionally delicious burgers and loaded fries! I ordered the pastrami burger and a can of root beer. I was given a pager and took a seat at a shaded picnic table. They cook to order but it took a little less than ten minutes. The friendly woman at the counter made sure to give me plenty of napkins as they were definitely needed. The burger was thick and juicy. It was surrounded by a fresh but sturdy potato bun and covered with pieces of tender, flavorful pastrami along with melted American cheese, pickles and Thousand Island dressing. It was greasy (in a deliciously-good way) and sloppy; I absolutely loved every bite. If I lived around here this would certainly be my go-to place for a burger!

This sandwich shop sure is yummy! I ordered the 6 way Italian, and it was perfect in every way…read more Just the right amount of meat, spread, vegetables, and the bonus was that the bread tasted nice and fresh. I'd def recommend to anyone in this area to give this sandwich spot a try.

Best Chicken Salad Sandwich in the area! I went to redeem my birthday Sandwich. You get a…read moresmall.sandwich (small on their menu but by no means small!). I decided to get a cold Sandwich on a very hot day. Although their hot Sandwiches and BBQ meats are my favorite. I chose Chicken Salad and glad I did. It was excellent and I will definitely order again! I love their Squaw Bread and it paired perfectly with the chicken salad! Very generous serving and I definitely could habe saved half for later but I ate it all. What was very nice, they wrote Happy Birthday on my sandwich wrapoer! I also ordered a side, Street Corn. It's our family favorite side. So good! I only had a taste and saved it for dinner with my family! All of their sides arwrapper! Service as always was friendly and helpful. The staff working the counter said Happy Birthday to me. The Birthday message on my sandwich wrapper, very nice! Made me feel special! Thank you Beach BBQ for my birthday treat! We will be back soon!

Hidden gem Italian restaurant tucked inside an Italian market! They don't just sell deli…read moreitems--they also have fresh pastas, raviolis, olive oils, and desserts if you want to make your own Italian meal at home. Their pasta is way better than Cheesecake Factory! The Chicken Alfredo is rich, flavorful, and garlicky. The ravioli with pink sauce is also delicious, while the marinara was a little plain for my taste. Every pasta dish comes with garlic bread that's buttery, garlicky, and full of flavor. Portions are HUGE, so come hungry! Their cannolis are yummy and reasonably priced, too. You can order in person and wait or order online for an easy pickup. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to again and again!

Upon entering their store, you're greeted by one of the counter workers and it's not a large store,…read morebut has just enough product for what you need. As far as the food ...The sandwich was not for me, but those that said it was very delicious and fresh. Now I have the antipasto salad and I will be honest it was OK nothing extraordinary, but what I did not enjoy were the olive pits that were still in the olives that was not fun. Thankfully, I did take my time when eating my salad and was cautious when approaching the olives as I have had an unfortunate experience that cracked my tooth due to an olive in a salad before. So that's a huge negative for me on the antipasto salad. The price point is pretty decent, the food was good, but to say that I would drive all the way back out to grab a sandwich here would probably not happen, but I'd only come out here if I was in the area. Places clean, prices, Repair, and the workers were kind of to that I am grateful.

When I heard that I Luv Ur Buns was closing for good after only a couple of years, it only made…read moresense for me to plan a quick excursion around the area and stop by to bid them adieu. It was a nice addition to the mini food court in Long Beach, but unfortunately, times got tough for them to the point where they had to pull the plug on their operations. I Luv Ur Buns was one of seven vendors at Steelcraft Long Beach on the southeast corner of Long Beach and Bixby. They had taken over the spot that used to be Waffle Love, and it was such a quick turnaround that on my first visit to Steelcraft Long Beach since the Waffle Love closure, I almost thought they seamlessly rebranded from waffles to bao buns lol. Signage was posted around the shipping container assigned to I Luv Ur Buns and even a signicade closer to Steelhead Coffee; the signs informed customers that they were closing and that the Sunday preceding Martin Luther King Jr Day would be their last day of business, which also happened to be the same day the LA Rams were playing in the NFC Divisional Round of the playoffs, so I almost thought Steelcraft would be jam-packed. Actually, no it wasn't even that busy, and there were several parking spots available just around Steelcraft. I definitely wanted to try a bao bun, but not a full dinner, so that left me with the two Global Flavors sections of the menu. One section was titled "Global Flavors on Bao Buns" where you basically get two bao buns. Don't think these bao buns are large by any means; I tried a couple at Sosogu sometime last year, and they're not that big either. They would have been the perfect size for a snack, but I was also curious about the other Global Flavors section, titled "Global Flavors with Rice or Fries". That section only has two line items: Mini Bowls and Loaded Fries. I didn't want fries, but when I asked about a Mini Bowl, I was informed that it was a deconstructed version of a bao bun with a small mound of rice. Wanting a little more variety, I went with the Bao Mi Mini Bowl. The menu did get a little confusing for me because I had noticed the (V), which usually stands for either vegan or vegetarian. However, they had several non-vegetarian items with (V), and that had me confused at first; like how is a bao bun with grilled pork belly vegetarian?? That's when the cashier, sporting a black nose ring, let me know that it can be ordered with a plant-based option, namely tofu. However, the cashier also mentioned the use of a shared fryer between their plant-based options and their regular options, so if you were strictly vegan, I'd think twice first. I asked how long the wait would be, and they estimated 10 minutes, which was pretty much spot on. I was given a pager that buzzed when my order was ready, and since there was plenty of space for me to eat, I was given a red tray with an "I Luv Ur Buns" sticker in the middle. The mini bowl was presented on a small tray, like one you'd use when you're giving out samples at a special event. I was also given a fork, which was another reason why I ordered a Mini Bowl over two bao buns as I wanted to keep my hands clean. Besides the grilled pork belly, the Bao Mi also comes with hoisin sauce, cucumber, jalapeno, onion, and cilantro. All of what I just mentioned tasted pretty good, though not necessarily as good as what I had at Sosogu last year. Then again, the Bao Mi is Vietnamese-style whereas Sosogu is Japanese, but between the two, which are the two cheapest options at $10, the Bao Mi was the most popular alongside their Korean-style, called Seoul on Fire. I'm pretty sure I would have liked Seoul on Fire better as it comes with Bulgogi beef, but the grilled pork belly was pretty good too. Just not as fatty as I would have liked. However, I didn't like their use of a wrapping paper between the tray and the food. That's because several grains of rice got stuck on the wrapping paper, and it was hard to pluck them off with my fork. As a result, it got kind of messy eating the mini bowl, and I almost thought I'd drop a piece of pork belly in the process! Luckily, I didn't, but I don't think that would be a problem with the bao buns since the bao bun from my mini bowl didn't stick to the wrapping paper at all. One thing I observed that I thought was kind of cool was witnessing the cashier hand deliver a tray of bao buns to an employee from Elio's Wood Fire Pizza, directly across from I Luv Ur Buns. I wouldn't say I love I Luv Ur Buns, but it made for a nice quick snack albeit a little pricey for a small bowl. I'm glad I gave them a try before they closed for good, and I made sure to bid them a proper adieu by returning the tray to them. They also had a small tray of I Luv Ur Buns stickers by their order window, so I made sure to pick up a couple as souvenirs. Thank you I Luv Ur Buns for serving the LBC for the past couple years, and sorry to see you go! Best wishes to Sonya, Mandy, and the rest of the team on their future endeavors.

I Luv Ur Buns, I super miss you!…read more Really glad we got to stop in one last time before the swan song. Your Satay with Me will stay with me forever. Though very much a forever fan of the Orange U Yummy and your Triple Buns Mix 7 match deal. Hot Honey Bun (V) style was a so so good. Global Flavors on Bao Buns for all the yum and then some not to mention those vegetable spring rolls, fries and load fries as well as bowls. Service on the last weekend was a perfect 10/10. The vibes and decor at SteelCraft where ILUB called home is still nothing but great, live music/djs, tvs with sports or local events and an open air covered food and hangout hub. Easy parking in on of their 2 lots, see signs. This sign will absolutely be missed.