We got a variety of cookies and brownie bites and everything tasted fresh, soft, and homemade. The…read morebrownie bites were especially so good, rich and fudgy without being too sweet. What stood out too was how kind and welcoming everyone was. The service felt really genuine and friendly, not rushed at all. The bakery itself also had such a cozy ambiance that made it feel like a true neighborhood gem. Definitely one of those places that makes you want to support local more often. Excited to come back and try more flavors next time!

I genuinely lose sleep thinking about the people who have never experienced the ube brownies from…read moreFoodologie in Belmont Shore. Like... are you okay?? Because life is already hard enough without missing out on this level of joy. Everything there is dangerously good -- the kind of place where you walk in for "just one thing" and somehow leave with a full box and zero self-control. Honestly, I feel bad for not telling everyone sooner... but also I understand why people gatekeep. Anyway, this is me doing a public service. Go to Foodologie. Get the ube brownies. Thank me later.

Amazing ice cream spot in the 2nd and PCH complex…read more Have very good flavors and the hot fudge on top is a great topper. The service is quick even if the line is on the longish side but even if it is long then you get to take in the smell of waffle cones. Love this spot.

We had 2 scoops, honeycomb and the mango sticky rice. We're pretty picky about our ice cream but…read morethis was really good. The service is a little slow, there was only two parties ahead of us and we waited at least 15mins before being served. But I have to say, the ice cream is worth the wait. Eating it outside by the fountain is a great way to end your week d!

10/10. Vibes, food, and service. We took my son here with…read moreour friends and I was almost nervous based on how fancy the place seemed but the staff was extremely outgoing and friendly, making sure we got coloring pages, kids cups, and even gave him a dessert after our meal. Truly the best pizza and parppadelle wagyu pasta I've ever had. And I kid you not, one of the best iced teas as well. I can't wait to come back next time I visit long beach!

I loved Marlena for dinner so much that I had to come back for brunch. I'm actually not a fan of…read morebrunch or breakfast foods in general, but I had a feeling that Marlena could change that. I got the biscuits and gravy, lemon ricotta pancakes, and breakfast pizza. The biscuits and gravy were SO GOOD, I just wish they gave me more! I might've been in a food coma all day though. The biscuits are very buttery, and the gravy is very thick, so it's a decadent and heavy breakfast for sure. The lemon ricotta pancakes were light, fluffy, and bright. I enjoyed them a lot compared to a classic pancake. The breakfast pizza was awesome. Charred pizza crust, topped with hollandaise, good bacon, and few leafy greens to make you feel better about yourself. I enjoyed everything with a fresh orange juice mimosa and thoroughly enjoyed my brunch by the bay.

My family and I was suprised and love this nutellla cake. It was velvettee delicious that melted in…read moreyour mouth. Theres a surprised crunch in the crunch. My daugther who celebrating her 19th birthday were really loved it. The service was fast and the server was very helpful! The place is inside Gelson by the entrance.

I tried a few things from Renaud's while staying nearby. For my first visit I had a mini lemon tart…read moreand one of their small easter chocolates, which were on sale after the holiday. The lemon and meringue in the tart were very good: the citrus had a nice bite to it, it wasn't too sweet. I found the pastry a little thick, but that is sometimes an issue when making miniature tarts, as the pastry to filling ratio can get off-balance. The little dark chocolate bunny was ok, but honestly not any better than most retail chocolate bars for a much higher cost. On my second visit I stopped in on a morning for a matcha latte and ham and cheese croissant. The croissant was flaky and had a good balance of ham and cheese. They warm them up and it was the perfect temperature. The matcha latte was very disappointing, though. I didn't end up finishing it and threw most of it out. It was bright green, but had no real matcha flavor to speak of. Instead it tasted overwhelmingingly of vanilla. So much so that as it cooled it reminded me of drinking melted vanilla ice cream. I don't know if they use vanilla syrup by default as their sweetner, because I didn't ask for it, but if so it's an odd choice to make without telling people. Overall, a bit of a mixed bag.

Such a cute and hidden spot in Long Beach! I ordered the Dutch apple pie slice and whiskey peach…read morepie slice with ice cream. Both were absolutely delicious. Very warm and comforting. It's just like my grandma's. The service was great and the servers were very kind. They gave us great recommendations. Additionally, they have a fun corner of games to play while eating pie. Definitely recommend! 10 out of 10

Food Got the bosenberry pie since it was advertised as a…read morevegan low sugar vegan options. Honestly go to another pie place over in Bixby knolls instead. This pie tasted like it was full of sugar and the crust was awful. I love a good pie and this crust was too thick in a bad way and bready. It was not soft and the filling was massively lacking, being ALL crust and no bosenberry made me feel like it was not worth the steep price we had paid for it. I did preorder the pie so it was ready and they were nice and made sure that I picked it up in time.

This was such a great experience! My friend and I were curious to try out Miracles and we are not…read moredisappointed. The cake we got (Honey Cake) was perfectly balanced and not too sweet! My friend got the Purple Miracle drink and I got the Whipped Honey Latte. Absolutely fabulous! 10/10 would recommend. My friend and I agree when we visit down here we will be coming back. The service was also amazing as well. He brought out an extra fork for us when we asked and a knife for my friend and I.

The man behind the counter (owner maybe?) was very friendly and offered suggestions of customer…read morefavorites on my first visit. I decided to try the cocoa honey cake, which looked amazing. I've never had this style of cake before so maybe I didn't know what to expect but it was quite dry. I think if I had ordered a tea to go with it I would have enjoyed it more, as the warm liquid would have balanced out the dryness of the cake, so perhaps that was my mistake. The coffee menu has a good variety of latte options. The matcha menu is more limited, and they also offer a small variety of hot tea. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, and the staff member brought my order to my table, which was a nice touch for an order-at-the-counter cafe.

The pistachio ice cream was absolutely delicious, smooth, creamy, and full of rich flavor. You can…read morereally taste the quality of the ingredients in every bite. Thank you! Their desserts were just as impressive, beautifully presented and perfect if you're craving something sweet after a meal. The pahlava was amazing, fresh, flaky, and perfectly sweet with great flavor. Everything tasted authentic and made with care. The shop has a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, which made the visit even better. I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Long Beach!

service 10/10 ice cream -100/10…read morei've never had turkish ice cream before so not sure if this is normal but i wanted/expected something creamy and this ice cream tasted tacky and gummy... like it had been left uncovered for days idk how else to explain it... i tried so hard to eat it. ended up tossing it on my drive. normally like to give a place a second chance but this was so bad and over priced i wont be giving it another chance

Holey Grail took over one of my favorite spot on 2nd street. Used to be our favorite local…read morebreakfast/ brunch place when I was living in Naples back in the days. I first tried their donuts at the taste of the nation event for No Kid Hungry and I fell in love with their hot Taro donuts! Wished they kept the Strawberry on the menu! There's a small parking lot in the back. Park at your own risk.

You can no longer find the holy grail here on 2nd Street, Belmont Shore. This brand came from…read moreHawaii but looks like the other locations here in the Southland have been marked as closed. What made them different is they used taro flour and cooked them in coconut oil. Some of their flavors were tropical. Now I can write about how the oil smell emanating from the store made me nauseous whenever I passed by during business hours. It's weird because I didn't think bad of the donuts themselves and could stand to eat them. I will say after having them on two prior occasions, they made an impression on me when they participated in the yearly Belmont Shore chocolate festival. They offered a freshly chocolate glazed donut. It was so delicious having it fresh as opposed to letting it sit and have later. Thanks for the memories! I won't forget you, Holey Grail!

We were seeking a local spot with handcrafted flavors and did we hit the jackpot!…read more Seaside had delicious flavors that you could sample. They always made sure that you were aware of nuts as an ingredient. We sampled a few and landed on Vanilla, Rocky Road, Incognito and Fluffernutter. My husband got the affogato. The decoration was cute and had beachy vibes. There are benches in front of the store to sit and enjoy your ice cream.

I stumbled upon this adorable ice cream spot by chance a few weeks ago while scrolling through…read moreInstagram, and it just happened to be that I live right down the street. Since then, my husband and I have been there at least once a week! Seaside serves the creamiest CUSTARD I've ever tasted. Whether you want one scoop, two scoops in a cup or cone, or even splurge with a waffle bowl, it's all worth it. I personally love taking home a pint or two so I can enjoy it at 2 am if I'm in the mood. They offer a wonderful variety of flavors, but my husband and I are totally hooked on their 'mallow cookies & cream. My mother-in-law really enjoys their velvet chocolate, but honestly, you can't go wrong with sea salt caramel, cookie butter, or vanilla n°3! The inside isn't very large, but there's plenty of space to order, and you can sit outside if you prefer. We haven't had a single bad experience and the staff is just as sweet as their ice cream! I'm so happy this little gem is just a few blocks away!

It was my first time trying Cinnaholic and I had a great experience! I had been wanting to try it…read morefor a while and it did not disappoint!!! The concept is fun because you get to build your own cinnamon roll with different frostings and toppings. There are a lot of options, so it took me a minute to decide. You can tell everything is made fresh, which makes a big difference Overall, I would come back again. It is a good spot if you want something sweet

YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND - I AM OBSESSED WITH CINNAHOLIC. I'll happily admit that I would visit this…read moreplace daily if it was closer to my house. I used to go to the Cinnaholic in Brea nearly a decade ago, and was heartbroken when it closed. I recently discovered that there's a Cinnaholic in Long Beach and have been twice. Both times were excellent! It's a counter service bakery with a large variety of FULLY VEGAN pastries. The cinnamon rolls, brownies, cookies, etc - you name it, it's vegan here. My boyfriend and I first ordered the Cookie Monster cinnamon roll and it you want to satisfy every sweet craving under the sun, absolutely order this. It was delicious, but have a cup of milk or water nearby since you'll be thirsty from the influx of sugar right after eating it. We went late at night close to closing on the second occasion, and the cashier was very friendly and let us know that fresh cinnamon rolls are baking and the wait might be about 15 minutes. We were delighted by this and were glad to wait. We ordered a cinnamon roll with cake batter frosting, berries, and jam. It was phenomenal and the frosting had completely covered the roll due to being warm and fresh out of the oven. If you're vegan (or anyone with a propensity for sweet treats!), please do yourself a favor and visit this bakery! Not only is it crave worthy, it's clean inside and they have a clean bathroom which is hard to come by when strolling on 2nd street.