Love Gustos! Such a Long Beach hidden gem of a coffee shop. If there's a line, it's worth it. The…read morepastries really taste authentic and traditional, feels like they're made with love. Also they have great coffee. They have a cute but small patio. It's a must try in LBC.

We have been here multiple times, on the weekend and weekdays. Sometimes parking can be a little…read morebit difficult but we usually get lucky and find one pretty close to the shop. Our favorite is the chocolate concha. It is crisp, fresh, and has the slightest sourdough flavor. I tried the dona one time and while it was great. It was just too much for me. Literally, we had to bring it home. I would suggest splitting this because of its size and it has a lot of almond and jam so it's hefty. I also tried their jamon which was sooooo good. I would get this again. For drinks we have tried their Atole, Dulce de Leche and Horchata with Cold Brew. My new favorite is the Horchata. It is so well complimented by the cold brew and it's so smooth and not too sweet. My husband also liked the taste he tried but he went with my now second favorite the Dulce de Leche. What I love about this place is that everything is balanced. Its not too much of anything just perfect. The concha isn't too sweet. It's balanced by the sourdough which is complex. The coffees which anywhere else would be a sugar bomb are just right. The sugar highlights the brilliance of whatever it is paired with whether that is bread or coffee.

Food The flight was…read morefantastic. Louisiana - A balanced dopamine bomb. Delicious. 4.8/5 Raspberry - A bit too sweet but excellent. 4.6/5 Mexican chocolate - Incredible. 4.9/5 Key lime - Tart and excellent. 4.7/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4.8/5

Fantastic pies! I've been four times this year and it's only July! The staff are lovely and…read morehelpful. They encourage you to order ahead, and their website is straightforward and easy to use. You don't have to order ahead, but know they might sell out of your pie. First visit was to sample pies for a birthday celebration. I got the marionberry, salted caramel (GF) and raspberry dream. On the second trip for the actual birthday pie, I picked the salted caramel b/c the group is a chocolate crowd. Third time, just wanted pie! Also sampled the cutie pies in the jar... I don't think the mini pie made it home lol. Today (#4 visit) I was craving the raspberry dream and wanted to try the apple pie. My current ranking of pie I've tried is: 1. Raspberry dream, 2. salted caramel, 3. White chocolate raspberry (cutie pie), 4. marionberry (nicely tart, full of berries but a bit dry, went well with ice cream), 5. whiskey peach (too much crust, not enough peach, not very peachy). The shop has some seating but I only saw one group seated once. I always took my pies home to enjoy. There is plenty of street parking (metered, 15 min free), and here is a parking structure around the back of the block (2 hours free).

This place is delicious!!!! Whenever a vegan place pops up,…read morepeople say, "You can't even tell it's vegan", and I can always tell. But not San & Wolves! There are a bunch of items that easily pass for non vegan baked delights! Bitsu Bitsu mochi donuts! Wow All the Pandesal! Beautiful My wife is pinay and she loves it, need I say more? It's also paired with a Filipino inspired coffee shop next door. If you are feeling like having a flip style morning. Head over to 4th and Mira Mar. You won't be disappointed

I braved the hot weather and terrible parking just to check out San & Wolves Bakeshop! This bakery…read morehas been on my bookmarks for awhile, and this past weekend I finally got to check it out. Located on Fourth Street, all parking is street parking, and for a Saturday afternoon, it sure was busy! I had to circle the surrounding neighborhoods a few times before finally lucking out and snagging the loading spot right by the bakery. There also was a line to get in. At first, I was confused because there were two lines, but turns out the longer line one was for the neighboring coffee shop, Reinne's Place. Since it was already 1:30pm, a lot of their pastries and breads were already sold out. I was hoping to get their ube pandesal but alas, no more! I ended up getting their Pandan Cinny Bun, Black Sesame Bun, and Ube Bun as well as their Ube Coffee Cake. The buns are gigantic! Not only were they huge, but they're also incredibly soft and delicious. I really loved how distinct the flavors were in each one . It's hard for me to pick which is my favorite out of the three because they were all so good! If I absolutely had to pick though, I really loved the Black Sesame one. The black sense and flavor on that one really came through and I loved pairing it with my coffee. The Ube Coffee Cake was also really enjoyable. It had a nice crumbly texture with a subtle sweetness. Overall, I really enjoyed all the sweet treats I tried here! I'd definitely go back to try more, although I will say the limited street parking can make the visit a little challenging, especially on a busy Saturday.

I just tried their seasonal strawberry leche cake. It was wonderful. Not mushy. Strawberries were…read morefresh. The cream was fluffy. Perfect. The young lady that helped me was friendly and efficient. I wish they would brighten up the outside to draw more attention. It is easy to pass it by. Long Beach had a "no cars" day on Broadway so I was able to see it without parked cars blocking the view.

I was looking for a bakery open on a Memorial Day Monday and found LaMon, thanks to Yelp. The…read moreexterior looks a little sketchy, but inside you'll find an assortment of delightful pastries! I chose a slice of ube cheesecake creme brûlée ($6), which he freshly brûléed the top before packaging it to go. My daughter saw the slice in the fridge, asked if she could have some and then proceeded to eat the majority of it because it was THAT good. When it was my turn, I could see why she couldn't stop eating it. It was delightfully light and not too sweet. It's probably going to be one of my favorite things I've eaten in 2026! This little bakery is definitely worth seeking out if you're in Long Beach!

Have been dreaming about their turtle upside down cake since I got it a couple months ago. #inloveread more

First of all, when you walk into the bakery, the aroma will absolutely take your breath away. You…read morewill literally want to order 1 of everything just off of smell alone. Very cute cozy bakery. My partner and I ordered 1 slice of Dubai pistachio cream cheese cake, 1 chocolate chip cookie, 1 slice of upside down German Chocolate cake, and 1 cinnamon roll with the nuts and no icing. Service was great, such a sweet young lady that helped us. Here's my review on each item: Dubai Cheesecake - pretty presentation. It was good for the most part but I think I expected more. I personally wouldn't order again. Chocolate chip cookie - very good cookie. The right amount of chocolate chips and it was really soft which I enjoy my cookies soft. I would order another. German Chocolate cake - oh my god!!! That was one of the best German chocolate cakes I've ever had. I enjoyed how moist the cake was and the nutty texture on top was next level. I would definitely order another slice. The Cinnamon roll - this was my favorite thing we ordered. This cinnamon roll was to die for! Pillowy soft and the right amount of sweetness. The roll was so good with the nuts alone that I didn't even need or use the icing we asked for on the side. This was such a delight.

Colossus was recommended to my SIL, Alexa M, so we headed in for breakfast on a recent Saturday…read moremorning. I was pleased there was not a line to get seated and noted there is an entire side for the bakery / coffee take-out folks too. I went for the 2 egg breakfast and Alexa had the croissant egg sandwich. She ordered bacon and their special sweet potato hot sauce on the side as well. It was very good but worth noting they charge for it! Service was decent albeit a little bit slow and there was some confusion about her bacon, but it happens. We both had specialty coffee drinks that we enjoyed. We left caffeinated, happy and with full bellies, which fueled a bit of a walk around the neighborhood and some pickleball before my flight home. I would absolutely return to this gem next time I'm in the area!

after longstanding grief with colossus (see my last review), i was intrigued by their new…read morerestaurant and decided to check it out. the place is really cute. the decor is very tastefully done! loved that for sure. our server was friendly but the service was a bit on the slower side. the check came a little delayed as well. i also love that it is an open layout with their bakery next door as for the food, we got a french omelette with a side salad and toast and the mushroom polenta dish. i didn't know what to expect for the mushroom and polenta dish and that was actually our favorite dish of the two. i thought i would get a whole discs of polenta since that's how i usually get served polenta but this was more like a deconstructed polenta that gave kind of a rich grits vibe and it was comforting and different. the mushroom was also sautéed perfectly with many crispy strands. the omelette was a total let down though. it was completely overdone and rubbery. kind of sad when that is the main of the dish. i don't like holding this kind of feedback to myself, so i told the server - who received it kindly and told me that other guests have informed him of this as well. they really need to get that right if this is not the first time! another odd element of the dish was that the bread had some oil or butter on it but it tasted a little gamey or something? it wasn't a pleasant butter taste. it tasted like it had been on the same pan that had some bacon or lard cooked in it. while my feedback was received with kindness - it was kind of a bummer that we didn't get any kind of customer recovery. a nominal discount or even a little cookie or pastry would have been a nice gesture. i don't think customer recovery is their forté (which is similar to my last few interactions involving bad service/food quality issues in the past) will i come back? yea, ill still give them a chance since one of the dishes was stellar but i hope they can continue to work on customer service

A go-to must for your sweet tooth cravings! Sooo many cookies to choose from...it's hard to choose…read moreONE. I enjoyed the chocolate cookie with toffee bits on top. It's a Charming little hidden gem on Claremont / a side street to second street. They also have fun little gift items. Service was quick and friendly.

This place is GOATED. They have the best brownie bites in the city. All their flavors are so good…read moreand buttery. The price for the amount you get - whether it's small or large - is really good. I've tried all their flavors, which they have a variety of. They have ube, espresso, matcha, pandan, strawberry, chocolate, and ube chocolate. If you order a small, you only get to choose one flavor but for a medium/large, you can choose more flavors. I have yet to try their cookies and drinks but I'm sure they taste as good!

A great alternative to Porto's!…read more I bought a wide variety of empanadas here, including the breakfast and burrito flavors, and they were all incredibly savory and delicious. You have the option to buy them frozen to save for later, but they honestly taste best when you eat them fresh right at the bakery. A quick tip if you order online: Make sure to go straight to the front and let one of the many employees know you are there for a pickup. They only call out names for in-person orders, so you'll be waiting a while if you don't speak up! I also tried their new seasonal sandwich--the pulled pork melt and the very popular nonseasonal sandwich crispy chicken sandwich. Both were very filling and packed with flavor. Just make sure to eat these fresh, as they will likely get soggy if you try to save them for later. They have a great selection of desserts and coffee drinks that I didn't have room for this time, but I'll definitely be saving those for my next trip to Long Beach. If you're looking to try something a little different from the usual spots like Porto's, I highly recommend checking this place out. I will definitely be returning to try more flavors!

I went to OBRA Handbakery to try their empanadas. If you're not familiar, an empanada is a baked or…read morefried pastry turnover filled with various ingredients--here they bake them. Originating in Spain, empanadas spread to neighboring countries and across the Spanish colonial network, resulting in many styles and fillings. The online magazine longbeachize.com has a great article on the owners of this business. By now, I've tried every empanada they offer at least once. What I order depends on my mood, but there are plenty of fillings to choose from. I have to say, this shop is consistent--the size and shape of the empanadas and the bread-to-filling ratio. I also appreciate that they mark the pastries, so you know exactly what's inside. But do not think they only serve empanadas. They also have sweet cakes and pasties as well.