I've been on the lookout for the best coffee in Long Beach and I think Colossus might just be it. Colossus is an adorable storefront on 2ND Street. 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

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

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. They're expanding their space to have more seating, which will be nice. At this time, you mainly have to take what you buy to go. read more

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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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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. This is a pick up and go spot as there are no tables to dine-in. 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. Such a great place to start the day read more

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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

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Yummmyy!! Quaint, cute and delicious. 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 The vibes are vibing. It's like a teeny tiny market inside with coffee and baked goods at the end. You can buy wine, clothing attire, and other cool food things. read more

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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! Very small place without indoor seating to hang out, just a few seats to wait for your order. read more

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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

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

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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. Unfortunately there's really no where to sit and eat inside or out, but they are expanding and the beach is nearby. 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

Been here a few times! Cute little spot with good service. But I was disappointed when my latte came out to $8! I regular a few other places that sell the exact same latte for $6.50, one even $6! I think it's just a tad high and sort of steers me away from wanting to grab a coffee here in the future. 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

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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

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

My favorite place for pastries! The cardomon pastry is my favorite and the the cinnamon knott!

Colossus is one of my favorite bakeries in Long Beach. The bakery is small with barely any sitting space but I think they're expanding to have more seating. 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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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

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

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Went in for a pizza randomly one day. Had a great experience. The pepperoni was definitely in the spicy side and the pizza had a fantastic crust to it, very flavorful. So about two weeks later, decided to treat myself to another pizza from there place, and unfortunately it was burned and lacked flavor and the crust was like plain bread. Very unfortunate for something I really looked forward to. Also as for the garlic oil which I asked for them to hold it was on the second pizza. So those with food allergies be warned... read more

I tried their breakfast sandwich with herb bake eggs, topped with Muenster cheese on house bred nd added bacon . The only problem is the sandwich was over $20.00. A price point which buys a hefty meal in most beach communities. I added a simple drink realizing this is a bakery so I will entertain being this haphazard with cash when I feel like it. The hype was big so I wanted them to show me just how good a $20 sandwich tastes! I wants disappointed so I went with it ! Cute place with lots of great Nick backs for the kitchen! 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

I genuinely want to give this place 5 stars, because the bread and croissants are exceptional, the aesthetic is beautiful, the wine selection is thoughtfully curated, the pastry offerings are great, and the cute gift knick-knacks add a really nice touch. On product and atmosphere alone, this would easily be a 5-star bakery. Unfortunately, after three separate visits, the experience continues to fall short due to the staff. No matter the time--morning or mid-afternoon--the energy is consistently the same: no smiles, no warmth, no sense of welcome. Everyone appears grumpy and disengaged, almost as if they're too cool to be serving baked goods. If that's the case, it may be worth reconsidering the role. On one occasion, I walked in 30 minutes before closing, and the ovens were already turned off. When I asked if my pastry could be warmed, I was made to feel like an inconvenience simply for asking. Today, after looking over the counter and noticing that not a single person appeared happy to be there, I chose to walk out. I'm not sure if this is a management issue or if the staff isn't being supported in a positive work environment, but it absolutely translates to the customer experience--which is unfortunate, given how strong the product is. The success of any business depends on its customers, and first impressions (and repeated impressions) matter. It would be wise to address these issues early if the goal is long-term success. I'll happily continue to recommend the bread--but I truly hope the service eventually matches the quality of what's being made. read more

Ordering online was super easy and helpful so that I was able to make sure they didn't sell out of what I wanted. I ordered at 9am for a 5pm pickup. The bread loaf is huge and delicious. The vegan cookie was a disappointment. It's not very lemony. The texture was good and there's a glaze that was nice but also lacking in flavor. I wouldn't order the cookie again but the bread sure is good. read more

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My fave matcha spot in LB! Matcha: 10/10 Coffee: 10/10 Breakfast sandwiches: 10/10 They open really early which is amazing! Their bread is baked fresh and is sooo tasty. They also offer milk alternatives and cold foam as well. The location can be a bit easy to miss but there is lots of street parking during non busy hours read more

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Been a couple of times and never impressed! Went today for a coffee and to pick up a gift! A little 4 serving of hot coco was marked $21.50 so added it to my gift package along with a few other things. When I got to the register, it said $25. When I let them know the gentleman behind the register said he would correct it and call me back, but he didn't have the access code to do it! He didn't call me back so I returned and the lead said they're going to keep the register the price that's in the system and NOT honor the price tag marked on the product! Substandard baked goods and poor customer service!! Never going here again! Go to Gusto for sure!!! read more

This place is always on point. The employees are all so nice and welcoming. The line goes by so quickly and they have a bunch of cool items you can buy from swag, to flour, tin fish, butter, and wine. The pastry are buttery, fresh and delicious. Not much seating inside but its still a great place to grab breakfast and coffee to go. read more

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my favorite bakery in town !! their pastries & coffee is so delicious ! staff is very friendly too read more

Colossus - $6.25 for this tiny croissant !!! - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Delicious pastries, desserts, and artisanal breads. Stopped in on a weekend and it wasn't too busy. I ordered the pumpkin chocolate croissant which was spot on! Also the maple pecan scone which I think I'll pass on next time. I also took home with me a jalapeño cheddar and sourdough loaf. I made sandwiches with it and it did not disappoint. Although, I wished it had more cheese throughout the jalapeños did give it a nice kick. Small artisanal shoppe with no seating, only to go! Staff is nice and efficient. read more

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It's that time of year. A must try if you are a pumpkin lover! The pumpkin cinnamon roll. The pumpkin and frosting blend together harmoniously leaving the taste buds happy. This is my favorite seasonal item they sell. It's definitely a splurge coming in at $8. This is a small bakery but gets very busy on the weekends. I recommend ordering online and picking it up. read more

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Freshly baked goods, salads, sandwiches, coffee & espresso. We've been to the other location and enjoyed the enthusiasm from the community willing to line up out the door. The excitement is still buzzing as customers wait their turn to dive into laminated morsels of buttered pastry. A classic croissant is always enjoyable. Their cocoa sea salt brownie was also a nice balance of sweet with a hint of savory. As with any popular bakery as the day progresses the availability dwindles. Enjoyed our selections after a day at the beach. read more

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I regret not coming here sooner. Everything I've tasted so far is a 10/10, no misses. The service I've received from here has been nothing but friendly. What I've ordered: 1. Midsummer latte 2. Pumpkin spice latte 4. Vanilla latte 5. Chai latte 6. Breakfast sandwiches 7. Pumpkin cinnamon roll (All the drinks with oat milk and make sure to get the roll warmed up). read more

If you want an excellent cup of coffee and a good croissant come here! One of the smoothest strong cup of coffee I've had in this area. They take their quality very seriously. The breakfast sandwich is legit. The eggs seasoned, fresh and go so well with the croissant roll. The combination of Swiss cheese, seasoned eggs with fresh chives and a beautiful croissant roll= Chef's Kiss. No bells and whistles; just good coffee and high quality baked goods. They have that fancy butter all over social media as well. Stop here. It's a local secret. read more

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Such a solid cafe on 2nd Street and the baristas are very friendly!! I just got their drip coffee and a savory pastry that I forgot the name of but it was mushroom baked inside. I'd say everything is on the pricier side but I appreciate all their wonderful suggestions and always love trying new baked goods. read more

if you love amazing pastries you need to come here! The seasonal pumpkin chocolate cookie is phenomenal. The breakfast sandwich exceeded my expectations, warm and soft and cheeeesy, we added bacon and it was so thick and flavorful read more

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Rather than trying more of the coffee, I was much more interested in trying more of their bread! (Especially since each pastry is cheaper than the coffee) Ive personally tried the kouign amann, cinnamon sugar knot, croissant and they were all so delicious! I got some for a friend to try and she really liked the cinnamon sugar knot and the almond croissant. I did get a friend the olive cumin loaf but didn't get to try it myself, sounds so interesting so I'd definitely want to try it too! read more

I love this place so so much the summer menu was so good highly recommend you can't go wrong with any of them! Lovely people the vibes are immaculate. So sad they have to get rid of the outdoor seating but excited for what's to come I'm sure it's gonna be great. read more

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Located on second street is a quaint little shop that serves an amazing breakfast sandwich. There is no seating just 2 benches outside of the shop. It is pretty much a pick up and go spot. I ordered the croissant egg sandwich and added bacon. The Cost was $15. It was buttery, flaky soft and so delicious. Service was ok not good or bad. I definitely recommend this place. I cannot wait to go back. There is no tipping which I like. Oh my daughter got the chocolate chip cookie and she said it was good as well. She said it was a good ratio of chocolate read more

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