So I don't come here *often* just because it's not down the street, and there are multiple…read morewonderful coffee shops that *are* down the street - but I have now been here several times for one reason or another since they opened about a year ago, and it is pretty neat. Might well be the coolest *vibe* coffee shop in Long Beach. Funny enough, every time I happened to be in the immediate area, it just happened to be during a Sunday morning "listening session", so I had thought that meant they only play interesting records from their collection on Sunday morning, which is, as it turns out, entirely inaccurate: they are *always* playing records from their large collection of interesting records, just that most Sunday mornings, they do a specially-curated "listening session" where they briefly talk about their selections, then bring up the volume a little and ask people to be quieter, to enjoy the music. Which is pretty neat! I should really go to those more often, instead of just by accident each time. Unusually, they really focus entirely on class drinks, they don't have any zany personalized fancy lattes on their core menu, which I'm totally fine with - their espresso is entirely worth drinking on their own. I'm also very happy with their pastry selection, which they get from Colossus - their brownies are very good, *very* affordable, and go spectacularly with espresso, so that's a draw in and of itself. The only thing I couldn't get quite as much behind - I was so excited when they announced a couple months ago that they'd just started a new brunch menu, to include breakfast tacos. Breakfast tacos are bomb, something restaurants in California haven't really seemed to have caught onto, so I went there immediately to try them. Anyway, they're pretty tasty, but not *extraordinary*, and for $9, they aren't particularly large. It's also not a very large space, either so it's a lot easier finding a comfortable seat to quickly drink a coffee with a bit of brownie, than it was that time, finding a comfortable spot to eat a proper meal. Given I was eating a proper meal, though, I did also try their green iced tea to go with it, which I can confirm is also delicious, super refreshing, and was at the time, a very reasonable $3.50. Went great with the tacos, for sure, though I don't think I'd go back for either of them. I would definitely stop by for coffee and a brownie any time I was in the area, though, and I really *should* remember to intentionally make it to more of their Sunday morning sessions.

Nice spot! When I got there it was a lot smaller than I expected but the outdoor seating has plenty…read moreroom. The customer service was great. It has a warm cozy feel and the drinks are reasonably priced for the area. There's tons of street parking too.

Jug Band Coffee and Tea is my boyfriend and I's favorite coffee shop in Long Beach! It's a coffee…read moreshop that serves delicious variety of coffee drinks, breakfast food, pizza, pastries, etc. Every time that I'm here, people come in with their friends, sit down, relax, do their work/homework, and they also have live music as well. The coffee shop has a home-y vibe to it, the food is delicious, and the coffee is great. I come for their specialty drinks, in which they change every couple of months dependent on the season. Current favorite right now is their horchata coffee drink. We come here for their breakfast food as well, their bagels are made in house and are delicious! Definitely recommend stopping by here just for their food! It's street parking here and parking can be tricky on the weekends. It's a dog-friendly coffee shop, very nice workers, and people play live music here sometimes. Love the atmosphere here and definitely recommend if you're in the area!

I'm not sure why I've waited so long to give Jug Band a try, but I finally made it in and I'm…read moreimpressed. Prices are very reasonable. I tried their special labubu latte with matcha subbed for the espresso and it was fantastic! I'm going to miss it now that it's come off of the specials list. I also stopped by for breakfast one day and had the Big Easy, which was very filling and again a good value. The seating is comfortable but does fill up. Parking is a little rough in this area.

Hmm, going over the other one star reviews, I can notice a common theme…read more Really weird experience here. First it's 7:30pm, planned on ordering a matcha and the person at the register informed me that there was "No coffee or tea after 4pm" so I choose to order a non alcoholic beverage and maybe something to eat and cashier or owner, whoever this person was tells me if I plan to work because it becomes a "laptop free zone" after 4pm. Odd behavior to tell someone what they can and can't do at an establishment considering it's called a coffee AND wine bar. Maybe this is something to advertise on your yelp and website but a "laptop free zone" after 4pm is pretty ridiculous for potential customers who were just looking to eat and work. I almost feel like he just told me that because I was going to order a salad and a non alcoholic beverage and wasn't planning on ordering much. As the other 1 star reviews mention "pretentious behavior" so it's either the cashier or whoever it was is being pretentious as others mentioned or RACIST... Kinda odd to dictate what I do on my own accord while I'm a patron at your establishment. If I ordered food and a drink but chose to open my laptop, are you going to ask me to leave? Doesn't really seem customer centric. Considering that I've worked on my laptop at dine-in restaurants, it's pretty odd behavior to display. Also, considering that this is not a club, and there's no live music, and there were only 3 people sitting in there, I think I would have been fine to sit there quietly in a corner with my laptop. 1 star for the experience and weird behavior. Like I said it's either pretentiousness or racism but weird behavior nonetheless.

Came here on a Sunday around 9am it was starting to get busy and only one employee. Street parking…read more Plenty of seating. Ordered a vanilla iced latte with vanilla foam and oat milk. The milk tasted sour so we asked to redo it they did but they said it was most likely the foam which has citrus. It tasted better after the redid it it was no too sweet. Being busy it did take a while to redo our order. All in all good for a one time try.

My girlfriend and I were looking for a caffeine boost to get us through Sunday when we stumbled…read moreupon Recreational Coffee in Downtown Long Beach. A very welcoming vibe upon entry, we were greeted by a friendly couple who answered our questions about popular drink flavors. We decided to go with a Hot Cinnamon Dulce Latte and an Iced Blueberry Lavender Latte. While waiting, there were plenty of chairs, tables, a comfy couch and even a bar area to sit and relax. Tons of board games, books and wonderfully mellow music helps make the experience feel comforting and inviting. Our drinks were prepared quickly and shouted at the coffee bar for pickup. The presentation was great, but the flavors, out of this world! The Cinnamon Dulce Latte was OUTSTANDING. So good, in fact, that my girlfriend stole it from me! Not to worry, her Blueberry Lavender Latte was also top-notch, with a smooth, not-to-sweet flavor combination. Friendly staff (which comes with occasional karaoke renditions from the Bluetooth speakers), a chill vibe and outstanding drinks make this a top spot in the area for hardcore coffee lovers. Check them out!

I came here to grab a matcha and get some work done. I can't speak to the coffee, but the matcha…read morewas disappointing. It had clumps of powder, tasted watered down, and was overall just okay. I also needed to charge my laptop, but most of the outlets didn't work, and there was quite a bit of trash on the floor. On the positive side, the atmosphere was nice, the air conditioning worked well, and the staff were friendly. Still, I probably won't be returning.

Came on a Friday afternoon to get some work done and escape the heat from my house. Loved the…read morelively atmosphere. Lots of natural light, a fun photobooth, displays of small business products (keychains, cups, and even thrift clothes), and an abundance of seating. It's truly a workspace haven. Free wifi and lots of sockets to charge your laptop. As far as drinks and food. DON'T do what I did: - If you're excited to try the delicious looking breakfast sandwiches and burritos, DON'T arrive after 2pm. They stop serving food at this time. - Want to try the Tiramisu Latte? DON'T try to be healthy like me and sub almond milk instead of their oat milk soaked in lady fingers. Your drink will taste watery. Definitely will come back so I can get the full experience. Regardless, still a 5/5 for the awesome workspace and cold brew.

Coffee and breakfast burritos is my definition of a great time…read more This local coffee shop came to my rescue after a not-so-great morning. I ordered one of their seasonal beverages, a tiramisu latte. This latte was pretty much a dessert, and exactly what I needed to fix my morning blues. The only thing that could have elevated this experience would be a side of lady fingers for dipping purposes. The breakfast burrito came packed with crispy potatoes, plus, eggs, bell peppers, chipotle aioli, and cheddar. To be honest, I found this burrito to be lacking. It was about 90% potato and I'm pretty sure the aioli listed on the menu description was non-existent. While the food didn't blow me away, this place truly stands out due to its extra large interior seating area. It feels nearly impossible to find a coffee shop with enough tables in this newly WFH society. Good Time has got us covered, with plenty of seats and outlets for everyone.

There's a lot of good coffee in Downtown LB. Rose Park just *rose* to the top for me with their…read moremiso caramel latte. First sip was simply chef's kiss. A depth of flavor and a balance between the roast and the sweetness of the caramel syrup. My only recommendation would be to order this 75% sweet if offered, would be perfect! There's parking on the streets that run parallel to Ocean and some in front of the shop. Quite a few tables, people getting their remote work done, and an outside patio with additional seating. Super clean cut operation, modeled after contemporary coffee shops but with more than a touch of personality. Service was kind, quick, & efficient

Super relaxing and serene coffee shop with such spacious outdoor seatings in the courtyard,…read moresomething rare in DTLB. Not to mention they always have such nice beats on whenever I visited. I like best their iced matcha and cappuccino. Staff are always nice and I usually either walk here from my office with my colleagues or grab my drinks on my way to work. Parking is all street.

I love this coffee shop! The staff is always kind and welcoming, and the coffee is absolutely…read moredelicious. My go-to order is the 007, which is phenomenal. I also love that their coffee is imported from El Salvador, you can really taste the quality of the beans. It's a great place to study or get some work done, and the atmosphere is inviting. My only complaint is that it can feel a little warm and humid inside. Overall, though, it's a wonderful spot!

Nice place in a location that needs it…read more Coffee is good. And staff is very friendly, but it comes most often with a slow service, thanks to chatty customers. The outside stand with burritos is awesome and I secretly hope it's there when visiting. The selection of baked goods is very narrow. And it also seems like owner is trying to be on the safe side and not to be left with a few extra muffins in the end of the shift... The most basic bakery item, such as a plain croissant, would've been really helpful. Overall it's a good place.

I really like that this place wasn't overcrowded like most places and they had a cute front…read moreentrance outside where you could sit and enjoy your coffee with some beautiful plants. When I walked into men were playing chess, which I thought was cool. I ordered a hot vanilla latte. They have three sizes to pick from. I got the small which was a pretty generous size for a little over five dollars. The latte was good and super hot. Bathroom is clean. They do charge a dollar for ice however they were generous enough to provide provided complementary to me today since I made a purchase. Overall, I would say I had a good experience and would go back again in the area

This is a perfect little cozy coffee shop for the locals. The service here is amazing, i feel…read moreappreciated for being a regular and look forward to seeing the cashier when i come by. There's a lot of drinks you can choose from and some yummy sandwiches as well. If you want a relaxing place where you can do some work with a cozy vibe, this is the place for you.