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    Cafe The Scoop

    4.7 (360 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Debbie F.

    I love finding new places around town! This one was on a pure whim and the only one in the area that fit my search criteria. With good ratings and a nice location across from a high school, I figured I couldn't go wrong. Choosing a beverage proved to be harder than I thought. After a short discussion with the employee taking my order, the recommendation of Pumpkin chai latte sounded best. My order was to go and unfortunately, I didn't try it before I left. At first sip about a mile away, I realized it really lacked flavor. I could barely taste the pumpkin and it tasted like lightly flavored melted ice. Very interesting take on a Pumpkin Chai Latte when neither the pumpkin, chai or milk flavor stood out. The inside was very busy with lots of people working or just hanging out. There were a couple tables outside as well. The location caters to the school across the street an the surrounding neighborhoods of which there is no close competition. Service was fast. Parking was ok at the time I stopped in, but the lot is small overall for all the businesses that share it. With LB loaded with similar businesses, I won't be running back here for beverages...maybe the banana pudding I saw in the refrigerator. Now that's something I might be able to get behind.

    - Hojicha Einspanner - Matcha Einspänner - Matcha Latte
    Karen L.

    This cafe has a cute laid-back energy that makes it easy to settle into and enjoy your drink, catching up with friends. There are also little touches of charm throughout the space from the decor to the merchandise on display. The space itself is on the small side therefore seating can be limited during busier times. Ordered the following: - Hojicha Einspanner - Matcha Einspänner - Matcha Latte The Einspanners were really enjoyable - the cream on top added a smooth, slightly sweet layer that balanced well with the roasted hojicha and earthy matcha. The Matcha Latte itself was well made - not too sweet. Overall, a good spot to try matcha and hojicha as well as their other drinks! Which I would like to come back and try!

    Matcha einspanner
    Tina N.

    We got the scoop latte and matcha einspanner. We enjoyed both drinks at 25 percent sweet. I thought matcha was a little light for me and the cream was good. I love matcha but I found myself liking the scoop latte more. The scoop latte had a good balance of sweet and espresso at 25 percent sweet, and the cookie added a nice touch for those who like sweet. Cookie was buttery, flaky, and mixed well with the cream. I would come back for the scoop latte.

    I love Cafe the Scoop. Inside is such a vibe, and the staff is always so nice. I love their Matcha Einspanner here. It's definitely one of my go to's! Hubby usually gets the Scoop Latte or hochija latte. He also loves their banana pudding. If you get the chance to try it, definitely do because it sells out. For their summer menu, I tried the Mango Matcha, and WOW. I love anything mango flavored, but this one was so good! It's such a refreshing and cooling drink for the summer if you still want your matcha fix. I literally got it twice in one week. I love coming back here whenever I need a matcha fix because I know they're always consistent and never let me down. Definitely one of my favorite spots in town :)

    Banana Matcha
    Amanjot K.

    We found this place on yelp and TikTok and got it before our trip to Catalina! The banana matcha was yummy - we did reduce the sweetness which we agree was the best decision. I'd definitely come back as I saw there were other desserts I want to try. The staff were so sweet and even gave us options based on our sweetness preference. It's such a cute place to play catch up or pick up some drinks and desserts. There's a few tables indoors for you to have a seat.

    mango matcha, banana pudding, and americano
    Daphne A.

    Cafe the scoop is one of my favorite places! The AC is so AMAZING (seriously one of the best), and the cafe is always clean with a cute, aesthetic vibe. it's on the smaller side, but the layout is good with 3 larger tables that have outlets nearby, 2 smaller tables, and bar stool seating in the center. Parking is convenient too, there a small lot in front and I've always been able to find a spot. The workers are super friendly, and even when there's a rush, they do a great job getting orders out quickly. I've tried both the mango matcha and the aloha matcha (pineapple), and the aloha matcha is easily my favorite. A little sad that they're seasonal. Their banana pudding is also so delicious! It can get a bit busy at times because it's a popular study spot, but it's worth the visit. I always look forward to coming back!

    Banana Latte and Chocolate Croissant q
    Martha A.

    I've been looking for a new cute cafe spot in Long Beach to enjoy some coffee and chill and this was a good spot to go to if you're in the area. I read a few reviews how it's spacious, however I found it to be smaller than I thought. Because of busy it was for a Friday morning, seating was limited as most people were there studying/working or socializing. Staff were very nice and friendly and worked quickly despite the rush. I ordered an iced banana latte and it was good! I would say it was more a hint of banana. I also tried their chocolate croissant which was a good size for breakfast and was perfectly toasted. Most people come here for their matcha so I'd have to give that a try next time. While there is a parking lot, parking was a bit challenging as this coffee shop is in the same lot as a lot of other businesses.

    Strawberry Matcha & Banana Matcha Latte
    Tiffany P.

    Cute little spot to catch up with a friend! We went with the cashier's recommendations: Banana Matcha Latte & Strawberry Matcha. The matcha was surprisingly dark and thick, but craaazy sweet! I definitely gotta ask for reduced sweetness next time. When I come back, I might try their Banana Latte instead :)

    Banana Matcha
    Pearce S.

    The matcha is smooth and earthy without tasting bitter, while the banana flavor adds this creamy sweetness that almost tastes like banana pudding in drink form. It's rich, balanced, and not overloaded with sugar like a lot of trendy matcha spots. The layers and presentation are super clean too, and you can tell they use quality matcha because the flavor still comes through instead of getting drowned out by milk or syrup. The vibe inside is chill, modern, and perfect for catching up with friends or getting work done. Definitely a spot I'd keep coming back to for matcha runs.

    Scoop Latté
    Kyle H.

    This is my first time at Cafe the Scoop in Long Beach. It is located in a small strip mall. It is a Korean-inspired coffee shop. According to Google, It is known for its high-quality matcha drinks, creative lattes, and house-made puddings, especially the banana pudding. They use fresh ingredients like natural fruit syrups. Some Popular items include scoop lattes, matcha lattes (especially with pudding), and pastries like kouign-amann. See full menu in attached pictures. The Interior is spacious, bright, fresh and inviting with natural elements and a very relaxing jazz music playing in the background. It offers a cozy atmosphere with free Wi-Fi and outlets, making it a great spot for studying, I had the scoop Latté which is a cold drink made with sweetened espresso, milk of choice and vanilla cold foam. It is topped With a Palmier cookie and cocoa powder. I also had an almond croissant. My drink was really good. The croissant was good but no different than anywhere else. Prices are reasonable, and the young staff is really friendly. I was there for about an hour, and it was very busy. The crowd was mostly college students. I really enjoyed my first visit. I highly recommend trying them out.

    Einspanner
    Ken D.

    You know what considering how f*cken busy it was... I'm talking line out the door, full house in this mfer I got my drink pretty quick. Especially since I came on a Saturday between 12:30-2:00 PM, which is peak hours. I was a little intimidated at first because it was like 90% women, and I had a shirt on that said "kinda fit kinda fat," so I thought I might offend somebody lol. Anyways, if I'm around the area, I'd definitely stop by again considering how spacious it is and how fast the line moved. The coffee itself was good you can see and taste the crema, which tells me the espresso was pulled correctly. No burnt taste at all. The spot is aesthetically pleasing, super clean, and offers more than just coffee. I also did some research on the company because I was curious, and I respect that the owner really started from the bottom. It was about 4 years in the making as she started by creating her own house-macerated fruit/compotes, doing pop-ups, and selling them in jars before incorporating them into beverages. Those are the kinds of stories I like to hear. It shows she didn't just jump into opening a cafe with no experience she actually put in the work, experimented with flavors for years, and understands what pairs well together. It's a craft I can respect, especially when you see so many new coffee shops opening up using Torani or Monin syrups without really mastering the fundamentals first.

    Matcha einspanner and matcha latte
    Olivia Z.

    Super yums! My friend and I came in on a Sunday morning and it wasn't too busy. We got our drinks within 10 minutes and set up shop to get some work done for the next few hours. There are several tables and outlets so it is a good study cafe. But onto the drinks! We got a matcha latte (75% sweet) and a matcha einspanner, both of which were amazing. I will admit that I got almond milk instead of oat which was a mistake because almond milk has a strong flavor so I couldn't taste the matcha as much, but that was definitely my bad. It was still super smooth and the perfect sweetness level so I couldn't complain! My friend for the matcha einspanner which she said was really good, a bit on the sweeter side, but perfect if you like your matcha sweet. She tried the banana matcha before and liked that one more than the einspanner though. Overall, I would come back and try their other offerings! Next time without almond milk though haha. Ratings: Matcha latte: 4/5 Matcha einspanner: 4.5/5

    banana pudding
    Tracy N.

    Yummy coffee shop in a nice area. I saw lots of people going for runs or walking their dogs nearby. This place is right in the corner of a weirdly shaped parking lot. There's a good amount of seating inside and it was a nice place to sit and enjoy our drinks Scoop latte: 4/5 this wasn't bad but I like super sweet coffee so this was a little bitter for me. It's prob pretty sweet to most people though Banana pudding: 4/5 I liked this a lot and ended up putting some of the pudding into my coffee like extra cream top and mixed it in Def would wanna try the banana latte next time I'm back

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