Picture this: You're getting on a cruise ship in 4 hours, but the hotel you're staying at doesn't…read morehave a breakfast buffet. Besides, for the next (insert the duration of your cruise here) days you'll be eating at the buffet a least once a day. No need to start Buffeting it up before you step foot on the Lido deck. That's what brought us to 5th Ave Bagelry. Located less than 1/2 mile from our hotel, it was an easy walk down the surprisingly un-busy streets of Long Beach, CA at 9:00 on a Thursday morning. 5th Ave Bagelry has A LOT of varieties of bagels. To put a number to it, about 25 different varieties of bagels, all made fresh on site daily. Add to that, 8 different flavours of cream cheese and you've got nearly endless bagel-and-cream-cheese options. To be fair, you're not limited to bagel & cream cheese. They also offer breakfast bagel sandwiches and non-breakfast bagel sandwiches and a few specialty items. Even though it was 9:00 in the morning I was tempted to try a pizza bagel but I resisted. The siren song of a jalapeño bagel with jalapeño cream cheese wins out every time. (This is a proven statistic. Just ask me.) They also offer an endless variety of coffees in just about every possible fashion (latte, espresso, iced, iced blended). Smoothies, juices, and soft drinks round out a very impressive selection of offerings. The staff at 5th Ave Bagelry appeared to be very focused. While they weren't swamped when we visited, they did have a steady influx of customers. It's an order-at-the-counter-and-we'll-call-your-number-when-it's-ready arrangement which seems to work well for them. All food is delivered in a paper bag. Our food delivery was about 10 minutes and everything was hot and accurate. My iced vanilla latte was exactly the go-juice I needed to jump start embarkation day. My jalapeño bagel with jalapeño cream cheese? Chef's kiss. I love jalapeño bagels that present a little spicy heat. The jalapeño cream cheese managed to round out my "Jim loves spicy food for breakfast" life choices. During our roughly 1/2 hour there I didn't see anyone come out from behind the counter to tidy up the dining room, which was needed. I'm assuming they had a pretty intense breakfast rush and just hadn't fully recovered yet, as one of the two trash bins was full. In a perfect world I'd be able to visit enough to try all of the bagels, but home isn't in Long Beach.

Came to pine Ave for breakfast and saw this place and from all the signs outside decided to give it…read morea try. I thought it was going to be pricy but no! It's so well priced. We wanted to try the simpler stuff on the menu. We got the just egg and sausage in a plain bagel and just egg and cheese and sausage on a Jalapeño bagel. I can't remember the last time we paid around $20 for a breakfast meal for two. They were both tasty but needed salt hot sauce and ketchup to be added. The best part is they have all this out for you to grab. Once we added it, it was so good. The portion size for the price is incredible. No way did I think I would pay 6.99 for a big bagel, a large piece of egg and 2 pieces of sausage. It was such a great price. Now I am so excited to come and try others. But the prices do jump nearly double, but I think it will be worth it. Check out the menu pics I added to see the prices. It's hard to hear inside. We sat inside to eat since it was very clean and well maintained. They brought us our bagels but I think that was because we forgot to get up from being called. Again it was hard to hear but when the food came out it was all worth it! The jalapeño bagel did not shine as much. It tasted like a plain bagel with no spice even from the bits of jalapeños. This made me wonder if their sweet bagels are different. They recommend the Asiago bagel so maybe I'll try that for the next savory option. Honestly I don't know when they make the bagels but we came around 11am, try coming earlier and maybe the bagels will be fresher. By noon the line picked up, but it never got as busy as other stores around. I'm excited to come back and try the omelet sandwiches and other bagels!

Love this place. I hangout here all the time. Chill vibes, cute menu, and a quality Long Beach…read moreexperience.

I really like that this place wasn't overcrowded like most places and they had a cute front…read moreentrance outside where you could sit and enjoy your coffee with some beautiful plants. When I walked into men were playing chess, which I thought was cool. I ordered a hot vanilla latte. They have three sizes to pick from. I got the small which was a pretty generous size for a little over five dollars. The latte was good and super hot. Bathroom is clean. They do charge a dollar for ice however they were generous enough to provide provided complementary to me today since I made a purchase. Overall, I would say I had a good experience and would go back again in the area

Came for dinner after hearing great recommendations from friends about this DTLB staple. Did not…read moredisappoint! Food was great and the ambiance is really beautiful, totally transported to a whole different location. Our server was Francis and he was phenomenal, we asked for his recommendations on starters and entrees and also for a wine. We first had the mint lemonade which was refreshing, and then had a Chablis bottle of wine to accompany the entrees. All in all, a great experience and I am glad to have finally tried this spot out! Shoutout to Francis!

Excellent food with variety and many vegetarian options. Great service and ambiance. Would…read moredefinitely come back to try more items on the menu!

Came right when they opened at 5pm to try their award winning Burger Frites and long story short:…read moreBEST BURGER IN LB. (Maybe best burger ever? :O) ALSO-- Something we weren't aware of the first time we visited: You have to ask to sit outside at the tables by the pool if you want to order the burger. The more boujee menu provided for indoor seating does not list the Burger Frites. Anyway, the ambiance out by the poolside is really cute :) You can order at the window and seat yourself. We ordered: The Burger Frites ($25)- A 50% Wagyu beef patty, cheddar cheese, dill pickle, gem lettuce, with their signature house dressing. The burger patty had a delicious crispy outer crust but still had a juicy, pink center. The crisp dill pickles really complimented the rich dressing and the cheddar cheese. The frites were perfectly salted and crispy on the outside with a soft inside. The identical thickness of each fry tickled my brain... IYKYK. Each bite sent me straight to burger heaven. Each element felt simple but very well done. Will definitely be back for this burger over and over again.

Came here for a date night and we did the course meal. Honestly, every course was so delicious!…read moreEverything was different, fresh, and you could really taste the quality of the ingredients and how much thought went into each dish. The flavors were rich without being too much, and everything just tasted really well made. Definitely worth it to me and I really enjoyed the whole meal. Service was also great! Everyone was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and really good at giving recommendations. The ambiance is really nice too! mellow, intimate, and perfect for a cute date night. It happened to be a little slower when we went, so it was peaceful and quiet, which we really enjoyed. The only thing I felt was a little lacking was the dessert. I got the sundae, and while it wasn't bad, it just didn't feel as special as the rest of the meal. After how good and detailed every other course was, I was hoping dessert would end the meal on the same level. Other than that, everything was delicious and I would definitely come back!

I love this place so much. Ground Hideout Coffee is a Long Beach coffee shop gem. They are family…read moreowned. They have a great coffee and food menu without overwhelming customers. I love their in house made foams. The seating inside and outside is small but very cozy. Their drinks are so delicious. I love their customer service, they're super friendly. Honestly, this is one of the best coffee shops in Long Beach. Street parking is available, check them out on Instagram.

Update: My point proven with their response…read more Original post: I honestly wasn't going to post anything because I thought the whole situation was really weird, but I feel the owner should know how this interaction was handled. I've been to this coffee shop many times before and have never been treated this way by any of the brothers who work there, which is why this experience was so disappointing. I asked to use the restroom because I genuinely had to go. I was told I needed to make a purchase first. I was already planning on buying something, so I made the purchase. After I paid, I was STILL told I couldn't use the restroom because the employee said she felt uncomfortable. If there is a restroom policy, I understand. But I followed what I was told to do and made a purchase, so I don't understand why I was still denied. I then asked for the employee's name because I wanted to make a complaint. Asking for an employee's name is NOT a threat. It is a normal thing for a customer to do when they want to provide feedback. What I don't understand is why the situation escalated to the point where I was being kicked out simply for asking for a name. That's why I didn't immediately leave. I wanted to explain myself because I genuinely felt like I had not done anything wrong. The dad was the person I was trying to speak with because he was the only one I felt I could have a calm conversation with. I was NOT screaming at him. I was trying to explain what happened. He was explaining their restroom policy, but I don't think he understood that I had ALREADY made a purchase and that there was more to the situation. It felt like everyone immediately took the daughter's side because she said she felt uncomfortable without stopping to ask why or what had actually happened. As a business owner, you should understand the entire situation before making a decision. If your daughter says she feels uncomfortable, why not ask what happened and understand both sides before removing a customer? I eventually left because I didn't want the situation to escalate further. Instead, I was being pushed out while people were recording me and putting their phones in my face. I did not give permission or consent to be recorded, and I specifically said that during the interaction. I was not recording them during that time. But then I did have to record and I do have a recording of the moment when the mom touched me to make me leave, and what I said during that interaction is on the recording. There are also cameras at the busines that can show what happened. I should have called the police when she put her hands on me, but I chose not to. I'm a mom too, and I didn't want to put another family in that situation while emotions were high. I would have preferred for someone to simply take a moment to understand what happened. This was never about who was right or wrong. It was about basic etiquette and customer service. I also looked at the business Instagram afterward and saw that it is Latino family-owned. I'm Latina as well, so it was especially disappointing to feel so unwelcome. I'm a mom and a single mom, and I had gotten very little sleep that day. I'll be honest I did not look put together. I looked tired because I WAS tired. The way I was treated left me feeling like I was being judged based on my appearance. I'm not saying I know what was in anyone's mind, but I know how the interaction made me feel. If someone walks into your business looking tired, messy, or not "put together," should they receive different treatment? Customers deserve basic respect regardless of how they look. After everything happened, I didn't even receive my full refund. The money was thrown back to me in a way that felt extremely disrespectful. I've been here many times and never experienced anything like this. Unfortunately, after this experience, I will never be back and I will never spend another dime here. This isn't about revenge or threatening anyone. It's about basic respect, customer service, and etiquette especially here in Long Beach. I came in as a customer. I expected to be treated with respect. That's it.

The best donuts on the west side. The best donuts on the…read morewest side. The best donuts on the west side.

Very delicious breakfast. Busy. Lots of street parking in downtown long Beach near the historic…read moredowntown sign. Was driving to the cruise port and stopped by this place bc it looked good just from driving by (window shopping). We were not disappointed on thus local family owned business. The prices are unbeatable for anything in Los angelas. We ordered a huge breakfast bagel for just $7.50 but it could of fed 2 people bc it was ginormous. My son said it was really good and flavourful and we should of bought some donuts.

We came here for brunch and brought my friend a surprise cake. I thought they were so sweet to…read moreaccept and cut it for us and turn it in for us it made it very special. The food was ok, but I would definitely recommend the pancakes! It was so delicious. I would say expect a wait it is very popular.

Came here to get some coffee and breakfast before taking an uber to the cruise terminal. They were…read moreout of cold brew so we got a coffee and a sausage bagel sandwich. The coffee was ok, but the breakfast sandwich was pretty good. It's pretty eclectic inside. They make your food fresh so expect to wait about 10 min. Opted to dine outside since they have a handful of tables on the sidewalk. Good spot to people watch.

Update: The owner reached out to let me know that the page was created by Yelp and not the…read morebusiness. The owner said he's reaching out to Yelp to get the incorrect gluten free listing removed, which it seems has been done. With that in mind I updated my review from 1 to 3. While I appreciate that the misunderstanding may have been caused by Yelp, the customer service (when in the restaurant) could have been more respectful and not dismissive/judging. The yelp page says they have gluten free options but that isn't the case. They had no gluten free options and the employee working acted as though the question of gluten free options was ridiculous. We pointed out that the yelp page says they have gluten free and asked if that's charged, but they rudely responded and said they don't pay attention to yelp. Maybe they should pay attention.

This is one of the better coffee places in DTLB that I book-marked for a while and haven't been…read moreable to make it until recently. Since then, my colleagues and I came back twice. The reason for why we don't frequent this place enough is because it's quite a trek by foot from where we work. Since we didn't come that early, most of their freshly baked goodies are mostly sold out by the time we usually get there (late 9-10am). Service is great, plenty of places to sit indoor to work/study, and just be. Coffee and matcha are also yummy! Def Rec!

Great spot! Bagels and Acai Bowls were on point! Staff were super friendly and welcoming.read more

My go to breakfast spot! I always get the A.B.C. and a nice, cold blended drink. Everything is…read morealways fresh, delicious, and made with love. The food never disappoints, and it's definitely one of my favorite places to grab breakfast. If you're looking for a good bagel and a refreshing drink, definitely give Cassidy Corner Cafe a try!

My entire food journey started in a Columbia, Maryland food court at The Mall and a grilled Reuben…read moreat the age of 13. Since then the grilled Reuben has been my measuring stick for every restaurant that serves it. It's a must! It shows the attention to detail. It's not a sandwich you can rush. It requires its own time to caramelize and set the flavors up properly. Just like a house made soup, a Grilled Reuben can tell you a lot. And, it just happens to be my favorite sandwich of all time! So. High marks on the store itself. It has a very open air feel, lots of natural lighting, high ceilings and then a hidden court yard behind the shop. It's very clean with lots of colors and art. The music is perfect for the space. The menu is varied and they have both alcoholic drinks and non alcoholic drinks. It's a deli. And they absolutely fill the roll perfectly. And as anyone will tell you, who frequents any deli in the country. What matters is the food. Period. All the niceties mean nothing if the food distant stand up. So... how did they do? Meh. I've had worse. Much worse. I've also had much better. And understand his is my personal opinion. I'm well aware that my comments will not reflect the opinion of everyone. But, the corned beef. They do not cook it in house. It didn't appear to be a brisket although with it being shaved as thinly as it is I don't know if that would help. Brisket corned beer works best when it's nice thick beautiful cuts that break apart and melt in your mouth. But. As you can see in the picture, they don't grill the corned beef but they do pile it pretty darn high. Which is nice. The sauerkraut wasn't grilled. The rye wasn't roasted long enough so the Swiss didn't properly melt and set. Not enough Thousand Island dressing. The rye has the perfect texture and it helps to very nicely. An excellent Jewish rye! The pesto pasta salad was very nice. And it looked as if the other sides were made with an equal amount of attention and love. So high marks there. This is one of those tough reviews because the reality is the atmosphere, the staff and the location are all excellent. The sandwich needs some work. Remember that the Grilled Reuben is the ONLY TRUE American Sandwich. It was created from scratch for the 1942 World's Fair in New York City. It's an original! Treat it with the respect it deserves. And this three star sandwich... of all sandwiches is a hard pass. Sorry. But, if you would ever like to have me come into your restaurant and show you how to serve the best Reuben of your life... just invite me back. I'd love to show you how to make some simple tweaks and turn a meh into a don't miss!

We were staying at the Pike and wanted a delicious breakfast like one we'd make at home. Mosher's…read moredefinitely fit the bill. Cozy spot with yummy food and didn't break the bank. This is the perfect place for a relaxing meal.