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    4.3 (390 reviews)
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    Lamb Belly Souvlaki
    Johnny T.

    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!

    My $7 latte
    Mari B.

    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]].

    Honey lavendar latte
    Deanna K.

    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

    Serena K.

    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

    Ken C.

    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]]

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    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.

    bitten, more than twice
    Maria E.

    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]]

    The best !!
    Janine D.

    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]]

    honey lavender latte and turkey and brie sandwich
    Samantha H.

    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.

    Preparing to make my first latte ever from here!
    Shay J.

    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!

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    Criss N.

    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.

    Inside
    Alyeska G.

    [[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.

    Midsommar Latte ICED ONLY Cinnamon Sugar Knot
    Wilson S.

    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]]

    Cinnamon Sugar Knot was good

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    Great coffee and chocolate croissants! Line looks intimidating sometimes but it never takes too long to order and get your food.

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    Ask the Community - Colossus

    What is the difference between Brunch Takeout and Brunch Takeout (3P0)? The items are the same, but the prices are different.

    Hey Chris! The (3PO) menu is for third party online ordering like Uber Eats and Door Dash. When ordering through our website, which will take you to Toast, choose the regular Brunch Takeout menu. Hope that helps!

    Is breakfast served all day?

    Is this a good place for working with a laptop?

    No not particularly. They have very limited seating. Maybe 3 or so tables inside, and some outside seating.

    Do they have any gluten free options?

    Yes they do with their buckwheat pastry. but most things are not gluten free.

    Do you guys offer delivery through postmates or maritime courier?

    Hi! You can order directly through our website through Toast, or with third parties Uber Eats / Grubhub.

    Can you get the Lavender Caramel Latte iced?

    Yes!

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