Absolute neighborhood gem! They've recently expanded their space next door to include cozy, expanded indoor seating. It's a wonderful upgrade that gives it a warm, comfortable coffee shop environment where you can actually sit down, linger, and enjoy your treats. The staff and baristas are always sweet, attentive, and welcoming. Overall, 5/5 stars for the amazing food, beautiful new space, and great neighborhood vibes. I will definitely be back regularly. read more

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Colossus has become a staple in Belmont Shore providing pastries, breads, breakfast sandwiches, pizza, and of course great coffee drinks. They recently expanded to the space next door to expand service and hours! [[HIGHLIGHT]]For a short while, Colossus had chairs and tables outside. I went at least weekly to enjoy a casual breakfast[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The tables and chairs went away as LB City doesn't allow without a public bathroom! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Now Colossus has a sit down restaurant, full table service along with two very nice restrooms![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have plans to bring back rhe casual sidewalk seating! We went for breakfast. Serving some of their regular (and beloved items) and also some new ones, like a French Style Omelet and Stuffed Grench Toast! You can still order any kind of coffee or tea drink! Many of us have our regular favorite drinks! The restaurant is open from 8am-9pm. They serve breakfast/lunch then after 4pm dinner including their beloved pizza! That's my only complaint here, I want pizza for lunch, or even breakfast, hint, hint, hint! Service was excellent! Sydney was our server and he was very friendly and helpful. Although the menu is limited, you want it all, hard to decide and he really helped! Sydney surprised my friend with her order and she was thrilled. Great pick too! For drinks we ordered our usual and as always made just how we like them. I ordered a Matcha Latte, my latest usual. Nice taste and texture and one of the best around! My friend ordered her usual, Lavendar Honey Latte, and enjoyed it. It was nice having our favorite drinks in coffee cups vs to go paper! For food, I ordered my usual the Breafast Croissant with Bacon. IYKYK their croissants are amazing, then add the eggs, cheese, and bacon, it's just the bomb. Although it's my usual, again, getting it served on an actual plate and being able to sit down and enjoy it piping hot, just special! My friend had the French Style Omelet and definitely enjoyed it. Next visit I plan to try their Stuffed Brioche French Toast! Of course next visit will have to be dinner so I can have some pizza! read more

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So excited to try their new restaurant that just opened a few days ago! Service was spectacular. I'm always hesitant to try a restaurant when it first opens since it usually takes a few months to iron out the details..but that's not the case! Our server was Sydney and he was amazing! I couldn't decide what to order-so I let him decide and he did an awesome job-I got the French omelette. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is clean and bright and minimalist[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The honey lavender cappuccino could've been a tad more lavender-y. It was subtle...but maybe that's just me. The French omelette was really clean and cheesy and the bread served with it was so fluffy and freshly baked.. it came with a super fresh salad with a very light vinaigrette. I love the unique menu options...definitely had a hard time choosing-I'll be back to try other things! read more

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Went to Colossus's first night of dinner service. Everything was very solid... I have a ton of caveats, but I have faith it will only get better from here. You can tell the staff were a little nervous, which was to be expected. For example, we sat right by the kitchen and they came from behind us and awkwardly placed our food on the table instead of going to the front of the table like usual. This felt pretty janky and normally I wouldn't note something like this, but it felt unpolished. The wine list is decently expansive and had a wide range of prices, which is great! I got an orange wine (Russian River Valley) which was $11 for the glass; way better than a $20 cocktail. You MUST order the lamb belly souvlaki, that was the best bite of the night. It was extremely tender, yet the skin was lightly crisp. I've never had lamb belly before and now I wonder why I never see it on menus. One of the co-owners, Nicholas, came out and told us that his wife and co-owner, Kristin, is part-Greek, so she brought that inspo to the menu...I'm glad! I honestly think lamb belly would be an amazing main course...wow, wow wow. Next, I am adding this to the review because my friend went the day after: they said the pizza is REALLY good. I can attest to this because just about every table had it. The pizza has no flop, there's a nice char on the crust, and it has the perfect amount of "grease" you want in a pizza. The plus is that the cheese pizza is $22 which is way cheaper than the steak frites or roast chicken mains. Now I'm kind of regretting not getting it, but I'll come back and taste the rest of the menu. (I will update the review when I try the pizza). We also got the "bread service" with rosemary focaccia bread. It came with a side of olive oil and a very high quality butter. It was okay... kind of disappointing for a place that specializes in bread; it had a fluffy interior but a little too hard than I like on the exterior. Not enough rosemary flavor either. We had the Panzanella salad that was perfectly balanced between the tomatoes and stracciatella cheese, but the country bread "croutons" were a weird texture hybrid of too chewy and hard. The charred eggplant with beans dish was hearty and solid - it felt like a proper winter-y dish, but I wouldn't order it again though. The Caesar roast chicken could use some work, especially for $34. It was served on polenta with charred greens and didn't come through enough in flavor or texture. The chicken should have had a nice pan sauce, as the breast was a little dry. I saw other tables get the steak frites, which made me want to order a side of fries. They were visually very good but was about as good as diner fries. This is a huge miss. I'm hoping this gets a massive upgrade. It had no crunch and tasted slightly raw. Also, no side of any sauce whatsoever, either - should at least come with an aioli. I think your mileage will vary based on what you order. This is what I think would get a better review: get a pizza or two, mushroom polenta, and the spicy feta dip... I need to try the dessert next time as well. Although my review above sounds very rough around the edges, there's a lot of opportunity for polish. I still give it a 4! Total came to $126 including tip, which is pretty good for a date night with a TON of food. I would order less than I did, it's too much for two! read more

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Great coffee, yummy pastries & cookies!!8 got the Midsommar Latte & a regular vanilla latte hot. I got the huge salted chocolate chip cookie which was to die for. I didn't get it warmed because it already looked soft and I didn't want it to be all over me if I got it warmed (too messy). I just love the flavor of the Midsommar latte it's like earthy, it has espresso, house-made anise caramel, cold foam, fennel, and bee pollen. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ps. They are making their inside space bigger so now people can hang out inside and be cozy like a nice little coffee shop with comfy seats and environment overall[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

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There are a lot of great coffee houses in LB, and I would say this one is in the top 5! The line was out the door, on a Monday at 10:00 and now I see why. I love a lavender latte and their honey-lavender one was made to perfection; I also love that they have soy milk! Also, their butter croissants are ginormous and so fresh; perfectly crispy on the outside! They make fresh breads and pastries too. Prices were fair and about average. Def my new favorite!! :D read more

Colossus - Honey lavendar latte - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Colossus new dinner menu did not disappoint. We ordered the meatballs, steak Frites, and half Caesar roasted Mary's chicken. Everything was also yummy. The staff was very attentive and sweet! We will be back! Highly recommend checking it out read more

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I've been on the lookout for the best coffee in Long Beach and I think Colossus might just be it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Colossus is an adorable storefront on 2ND Street.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm absolutely obsessed with their coffee menu, baked items, sandwiches, and their selection of grocery-like goods. I ordered the Midsommar caramel latte, ceasar salad sandwich on their fresh baked bread, and the strawberry rhubarb and pistachio danish (!!). I'd easily sign up for this lineup to be my last meal on earth. I even ordered a sourdough bread loaf with olives so I could ride this high for several more days. The Midsommar latte is crafted with housemade caramel, espresso, milk, and topped with sprinkles of fennel and bee pollen - the perfect finale to an already incredible drink. To hear that they also offer an extensive pizza menu? You won't be seeing the last of me, Colossus. read more

Colossus used to be one of our favorite places in Long Beach for fresh bread and interesting sandwiches. Our favorite sandwich is their Turkey and Brie with fig mostarda. The Turkey and Brie sandwich has changed over the course of time as it has a less prominence of brie and fig flavors; however, this sandwich costs $16. Their star of the sandwiches are their fresh breads. Cost of lattes range from $8 to $8.50. They have some good pastries here; however, they're also priced on the higher end. I don't come as often as we did before because parking is pretty inconvenient on 2nd street and their are also prices are on the higher end. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They're expanding their space to have more seating, which will be nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]At this time, you mainly have to take what you buy to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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they are mean , rude & expensive ! they sell their rotten pastry for $8 a piece amd taste like sit

Pretty disappointed. Based on the quality of their bread I expected more from the restaurant side. It started with the 15 minute wait while we stared at half dozen empty tables all clean and ready to go. When we finally got seated it was at one of those empty tables. I Had the drip coffee which the server proudly stated was from a local partner coffee roaster. It was sour. She brought a fresh brewed cup. Still sour. So I stuck with the room temperature water. (Yep, room temp). I was semi thrilled to see their French omelette on the menu so I ordered it. Their chef needs to take a food trip to France (or maybe Ubuntu) because this was not a a French omelette. The most basic premise of a French omelette is slow cooking over low heat so the eggs don't color and stay soft and creamy. These eggs had plenty of color, had a crisp (not soft) texture and had the taste of overheating. I could have just gone to a regular breakfast joint if I wanted an overcooked omelette, and it least it would have been meal sized. The salad was nothing special. The toast was very good. My husband had the Caesar chicken sandwich. There was nothing stand out about this sandwich. After breakfast we ordered the special dessert. It was on the specials menu (which consisted of two items). Oddly, despite their specifically bringing the specials menu to our table (we didn't ask for it) the specials were only for the evening. Umm, ok, why did you bring me the menu? So we ordered the kouign amann. It was oddly served upside down so the stumpy bottom was facing up and the crispy top of the muffin was down on the plate. Complete lack of attention to detail. How did they think an upside down, 7 dollar pastry slapped on a plate would be perceived by the customer? As I write this I'm still hungry and drinking the coffee i made at home. I'm not going back. read more

Colossus - Interesting display choice - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Unfortunately this will be an incomplete review of sorts because we arrived at around 10am and the pastries that I wanted to specifically try out which was the cardamom and the almond croissant were all sold out. Major sad face. Now, I know that bakeries can only keep stock what they can and I really don't know if it's right to blame or be upset, but it was still relatively early, and we just simply struck out. I did pick up a few selections that they did have, but it truly was slim pickings even though what we did snag was pretty ok--sorry, I think my mood was not the best and I can't remember what they were. It doesn't help that I recently went to a popular bakery in Pasadena with a line and another bakery in Long Beach, and both experiences were more positive and successful than this one was. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a pick up and go spot as there are no tables to dine-in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Colossus - bitten, more than twice - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

We stopped by Colossus Bakery for coffee this morning. It's so fun to come in here and see all the delicious baked goods! Additionally, they have a mini deli with all kinds of interesting ingredients and condiments, even Rancho Gordo Beans from central California!! The coffee was great and with had lovely conversations with other customers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a great place to start the day[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Honestly, Colossus is a solid cafe and I bet they'll be booming once they finishing expanding. Still, I'm more a fan of their food than coffee. I got a honey lavender latte, as I've only tried their drip in the past. The honey lavender notes were definitely there, but the latte is much more on the milky side than coffee side, which is what I didn't like. However, their sandwich was soo good. The turkey and brie has a nice fluffy bread, a healthy portion of turkey, a mix of herbs, and this super sweet and fragrant fig mostarda, which is like a fig mustard spread. Definitely would come back for the sandwich, maybe not the coffee though. read more

Colossus - honey lavender latte and turkey and brie sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

I love supporting local shops on second street and Colossus is a great local coffee and pastry shop. The mornings are always busy but I think it's worth the wait. They have good lattes. I'm disappointed in their bread. I tried out their sourdough loaf and for $10 a loaf, it unfortunately doesn't come sliced. I still purchased it, as I have a serrated knife at home. This bread was so hard and tough to cut. I found it to be not worth it and couldn't cut a normal slice. I will go back but I've learned my lesson not to order their bread again. read more

I asked around--with so many coffee shops on 2nd Street, one has to stand out above the rest. EVERYONE I asked had the same response--COLOSSUS! And their recommendation let us here today. Folks, trust the baristas, if they recommend a coffee, go with their recommendation. Rose Cardamon Latte. I don't think that is even a combination that even makes sense, yet it was a flavorful explosion I am glad I experienced. It's not too sweet, it's extremely creamy and the exotic combination does not overpower the essence of the coffee. I see why so many say Colossus is the best; simply put, THEY ARE! read more

Colossus - Preparing to make my first latte ever from here! - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I stopped in for a quick snack, but I honestly can't even remember what I got. If you can recognize this latte let me know. I remember it being a little too sweet, but I think that's in the design of the drink by looking at it. I remember also getting a pastry like a ham and cheese croissant and liking it, so I would definitely come back. read more

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I don't think it's fair to judge this place on coffee above bread and baked goods. They are a bakery first and foremost. The bread and the baked goods are fantastic. Really really amazing. The coffee/matcha game is on the weaker side but that's just not why I go there. I feel like bakeries never prioritize coffee and just hire staff to mostly sell breads, and then they train them on coffee making. They need to hire exceptional baristas to make coffee a standout item, not an afterthought. I'm not going to knock down stars for that because I go there as a bakery. I'll get my coffee/matcha at Stereoscope across the street. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Yummmyy!! Quaint, cute and delicious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My hot matcha was perfect and their holiday drinks are worth a try. I loved my pastry -- a type of croissant with vanilla bean inside. It was the perfect amount of bread with sweetness. The vegan cookie was also a hit -- super duper chocolatey like a brownie [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes are vibing. It's like a teeny tiny market inside with coffee and baked goods at the end.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can buy wine, clothing attire, and other cool food things. read more

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Cinnamon Sugar Knot, Midsommar Latte ICED ONLY This was my first time trying out colossus after always passing by it on my walks along 2nd street. I ordered a Cinnamon Sugar Knot and a after looking at the coffee options I decided to go with the Midsommar Latte. The Cinnamon Sugar Knot was pretty yummy, it had, in my opinion, a very good distribution of sugar all along the pastry and wasn't lackluster like I feel most places are. If you are craving a sweet bite of something I recommend the Cinnamon Sugar Knot for sure. The Midsommar Latte on the other hand had a pretty presentation and at first glance looked like it would be pretty good. Sadly to me the flavor wasn't there, it tasted very milky and lacked any other flavoring. It's suppose to be a spicy Carmel as described to me by the barista but as I stated I was just milky. If you crave more of a stronger coffee taste, as I tend to personally like, i definitely would stay away from the Midsommer Latte. The service was quick and the baristas were nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There wasn't any music playing though when I went, maybe it was paused in accident, so it was extremely quite which isn't a bad thing but perhaps playing some lo-fi music to just set a nice relaxing tone would be great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All in all, not a bad little cafe, nice interior, yummy pastries, and good amount of options to choose from within the drink menu[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Colossus - Midsommar Latte ICED ONLY Cinnamon Sugar Knot - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

This review is for the PM restaurant side. Went in Monday night and had an amazing time! Some of my favorites were the marinated olives, Confit Mushroom Polenta, Steak Frites, and all 3 of the desserts (I just couldn't pick one!) We had a Lambrusco and a funky natural wine that was also great! Thank you to the staff and owners for your hospitality. See ya soon! read more

I started going to the San Pedro spot first. Loved their oak lattes and Kouign-Amann pastry. Sooo good I drive there few times a week. Buy lots of pastries to last for week. Then they opened the 2nd Long Beach!! Game changer closer to me but the parking tough. it's popular there lots shops, restaurants, bars and boutiques. read more

Pretty expensive for coffee and pastries. Went w my family and we got a bunch of items. The gingerbread muffin was a little dry, croissant was ok. Cookie ok. Nothing was amazing. The coffee was good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very small place without indoor seating to hang out, just a few seats to wait for your order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Colossus - Cinnamon Sugar Knot was good - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Congratulations to Colossus on their Friday opening July 24th! I'm super glad we called for a rezy for our party of 5, the place was packed at 6:30 and all the tables were still full when we left at 8:30! Everything was delicious, authentic and expertly made & service was on point. The owner stopped by to check on us , adding a nice personal touch to our experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The layout inside is fresh, accommodating to multiple dining parties. Excellent use of a continuous padded banquette seat running the length of the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Unique decor and a super efficient use of space without patrons feeling crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We tried almost the entire menu starting with orange wine, sauvignon blanc and talking hands pilsners. The souvlaki was perfection, we also tried bacon polenta, seasoned almonds, rosemary focacia bread service, ceasar roasted chicken, steak frietes, ceasar salad, summer salad, summer pizza, & ended with a shared peach mess dessert. we will be back to try some of the other appetizers and looking forward to more great service at Colossus restaurant. read more

The semlor were absolutely delicious!! If you haven't tried them you should. They are selling the individually as well. $8. read more

Colossus - Semlor. 4 for $30 - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute grab and go spot right on 2nd Street serving up coffee, pastries and tons of other goodies![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The team's also working on expanding their store next door and adding a new sit down experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We tried the Honey Lavender Iced Latte & Vanilla Latte. read more

Colossus - Front Entrance - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Not only is Colossus delicious for the pastries, but also their breakfasts, sandwiches, coffee, and challah! The challah is available every Friday but they can be special ordered for holidays as well; as with a variety of other items for other holidays. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Unfortunately there's really no where to sit and eat inside or out, but they are expanding and the beach is nearby.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone in Long Beach knows and loves this spot so if you live here and haven't tried it out, give it a shot (and yes it's a bit pricey, I wish it was a dollar or more cheaper on every item too but what can you do), and if you're driving through, it's one of our best spots so give it a go! PS. They don't have stamp cards but they do offer loyalty points whenever you visit! read more

In the past, I've come here for a morning pastry. I saw that they make sourdough pizzas and had to try! I decided to order the honey sausage pizza online. About 15 minutes later, I picked it up and it was hot and ready. The pizza tasted great - the peppers being sweet and the sausage savory. The sourdough crust fluffy with a nice chew. Inside the cafe, there's pastries to choose from a small ingredient gift items too. I'd definitely come back to try another pizza! read more

Colossus - Spicy Calabrian Honey & Sausage Pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Remember how I mentioned the olive loaf I picked up for my father-in-law that one time? Well, he loved it so much that now any time I see him, I make an early morning stop to Colossus beforehand to pick up one for him; he says it's the best he's ever had, and casually mentions it on the regular. When I asked him for Christmas ideas this year, it was the only thing on his list. :) He is really hoping that eventually, the ladies open a store in/near Moorpark, where he lives - but in the meantime, I never wonder what to bring with me when I visit: olive loaf for him, champagne for her. ;) read more

Tried Colossus for the first time this morning and wow. Got an iced latte with an extra shot, simple syrup cold foam, and a little honey -- perfectly balanced. Strong espresso flavor without being overpowering, and the cold foam added the smoothest natural sweetness without tasting artificial. Definitely one of the better coffee spots I've tried in Long Beach. read more

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This pie is dangerously delicious. It's so decadent. Eating a bite or two will say, "ok I'll save the rest for later." But then craving for it after 15 minutes and then repeating the process till you get to this point. 10/10 would buy again Their coffee was also very tasty read more

Colossus - Passion Fruit Cream (?) pie. - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

How's that now?! I visited their newly opened sit down restaurant today. I got the French omelette that came with a slice of dry toast. The omelette was teeny tiny. I was perplexed that there was a charge for jam AND a Charge for Butter! If I asked for random extras at dinner that would've been fine but this was 9am breakfast so perhaps they should put those charges into the meal. read more

Omg seriously the best flakey breads you can find. I only had two things; the cinnamon roll (the best ever) and a small baguette that I ate on the ride home. I only came cause yelp made me do it (and Gustos was closed. read more

Incredibly delicious pastries, their breakfast is also really yummy! 10/10 recommend, the quality of their bread is worth the price. Also a shout out to Joanna the early morning barista, she makes the best lattes and is so kind with her service!! read more

Lavender Caramel Iced Latte was 10/10! Very aromatic, spices and lavender in a creamy latte that was just the perfect sweetness level. The chocolate croissant was okay, I liked the thick semi sweet chocolate inside but the croissant was a little dry. read more

Colossus - Lavender Caramel Iced Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Took the youngest here on Friday to get a small bite to eat. Ordered the ham cheese croissant and it was tasty when warmed up. Also got the kouign amann pastry which was a bit greasy on the inside and too sweet for our taste. Found nearby free street parking for 24 minutes before 10 Am. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This cafe has a nice view[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the drinks are decent but the food is terrible. I had a baked egg croissant which was 4/10 and a pastry. It was not fresh and it tasted a day old. I'm sorry but never again. read more

Colossus is one of my favorite bakeries in Long Beach. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bakery is small with barely any sitting space but I think they're expanding to have more seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've only ever had their pastries but they've never disappointed. I've previously had their kouign-amann and it was savory, sweet, and crispy. For this review, I had their pan con tomate (one of my favorite things ever), which came on a soft, pillowy slice of sourdough with garlicky grated tomato and rich olive oil. Although small, definitely an exquisite savory snack. Their croissant was not as flaky as I hoped (I came near closing time) but it was still buttery and tasted amazing. The OG chocolate chip cookies was delicious was soft, chewy (in a good way), and abundantly studded with milk chocolate chunks. I'd love to see a dark chocolate version because the milk chocolate proved a bit too sweet for me, but I still ate the whole thing (: Colossus is a fantastic bakery and I can't wait to go back to try their sandwiches, their pizzas, and their other pastries! read more

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The amazingly crafted food and drinks are spot on every single time! I come here at least once a week and if you have a chance to go by in the evenings for their pizza that sourdough crust is so amazing as well! Their ranch is one of the best I've ever had. I literally have never had a bad item here for breakfast or dinner. Stop by whenever you get a chance you won't regret it! read more

It took me a little while to finally give Colossus a try and I'm so glad I did! Yesterday was my second visit. The service is outstanding. Eamon was very friendly and great with recommendations. On the first visit we tried the chocolate chip cookies and they were amazing! So. Much. Chocolate. We also tried a baguette and that was also outstanding. Yesterday's visit provided cinnamon sugar knots, which were pretty great and a repeat of the chocolate chip cookies. Can't recommend Colossus enough! read more