This place is always full of people. It's spacious, there is lots of seating, and the staff is friendly. The coffee is okay but I doubt people come here for the coffee or the pastries - they come for chillen' and the ambiance. People sit outside and crowd watch. Long Beach is cool because it's like a proper city and people are always out and about, so one can actually crowd watch. Hot java is also right across from the beach - really it's a two for one. Oh yeah, and there is also a park diagonally across the street. Fine - three for one ;). Hot java also holds comedy night from time to time so check out their site for the schedule. read more

Hot Java - Order up - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

This coffee house has become my favorite place to enjoy a nice cup of coffee or iced tea with orange slice. Cozy setting, very friendly welcoming staff, relaxing atmosphere, reliable fast internet connection. Also quiet enough most of time to get in some important reading. read more

Heaven in a Cup! its so great, plus the vibe is awesome and everyone is so nice. I wont get coffee anywhere else because nothing compares. The new menu is pretty good too! read more

One of the friendliest cafes I've been to. Not only is the service excellent but they make a good chai latte. A great place to get a cup and hang out with a friend. read more

Hot Java's iced vanilla chai latte brings me back to when I was at Mud in NYC. I didn't think I'd find a place that makes it just as good. Happy to have finally come here & now I know where to get my chai latte cravings! read more

Hot Java has been a staple of Long Beach life for me. What really makes this place special is the people. One of my first impressions was my 15th birthday in 2008 when I came in and received a free drink and a huge smile. Since then it's been nothing but that sort of warm, welcoming atmosphere. Don't go anywhere else :) read more

Great customer service. The staff was very friendly. A group of us needed a place to meet and they were able to put tables together and reserved a spot for us when we called in! They open early and open late so this a great study spot. Free wi-fi. The hot chocolate was amazing, with 7 different types of milk to choose from. They even make their own whip cream which was delicious. This is definitely one of my new favorite cafes in Long Beach! I highly recommed this place if you want a chill and freindly envoronment. read more

Great long beach local spot to catch up with friends, get homework done or work on group projects. From my experience everyone & staff including has been kind and really embrace the LB community. Coffee is good, tea is great, sandwiches are yummy. read more

Hot Java gets 5 stars for cozy comfort, 4 stars for great wi-fi, 3 stars for the average coffee quality and 2 stars for the stale baked goods. This shop is my go-to for my work-at-home days. I can always find a place to sit and work uninterrupted, even at the community tables. Plenty of power outlets, and the staff never makes you feel like a bother. The prices are reasonable enough to keep your drink hot (or cold) while you're working away. The only tip for the owners is to remind the baristas that there's no invisible sound barrier in front of the counter, so they should save their gripes about co-workers/managers for their smoke breaks. read more

AHHHH YUMM! sooo good, I got a large iced irish cream/chocolate drink ($4.25 - great prices) and bomb.com plus I told the guy I have never been here before and he was soo helpful! A taller slender blonde guy, so sweet. Definitely will be back too, plenty of seating. read more

If I could give ten stars I would! I start my day here every morning I am always greeted with friendly faces smiles and of course amazing coffee! I love this place, the staff, the food, the coffee, A+ all the way around! read more

We've been here a few times, although we live on the East Coast. Great cappuccinos, and big ups for having Klatch coffee. Great staff, great coffees. The inside seating is nice, not too noisy, but just a few tables outside, on the sidewalk, but if you appreciate good coffee, here it is. read more

Love this place! It's local and the staff is super friendly. Their paninis are simply but good! Also a good place to study... People are respectful and it's a comfortable place! read more

I've been here twice specifically for the chai because they use the brand I like (I know, I'm crazy). Both times I've gone, the baristas have impressed me, but this morning the barista was the absolute sweetest person and made me heaven in a cup. Literally. Vanilla Chai Latte with soy and add 2 shots of espresso. He asked about whipped cream and I said sure why not! It was so incredibly delicious! The best morning drink I've ever had!! I heard another customer mention that he's typically not there in the mornings, what a bummer! But I'm looking forward to coming back with my fingers crossed that he's there to make my drink and make me smile! read more

Alamitos Beach is a beautiful neighborhood with some great people. This classic coffee shop brings them all together in one inclusive and friendly space. While some food establishments in this area benefit from the insular nature of the community (mostly due to the parking situation), Hot Java could stand on its own anywhere. The staff is professional and quick. There is hardly ever a long wait time because they have hardworking employees who know what they're doing. They are also surprisingly effective at dealing with the variety of weirdos who tend to find their business. Everything here is top quality and fairly priced. I usually go for a coffee (very strong) and a muffin. If I'm really hungry, their breakfast burrito is also above average. read more

Its the perfect place to do any work or if you need to take a break from work. The WIFI is free and speedy. Both the drinks and the food are delicious. The employees are all really nice and on top of their work. Me and my friends go there at least once a week on our break. It is absolutely amazing! read more

Love the coffee food and atmosphere there. All the workers are nice and make you feel welcomed and at home. Found this place on my way to work one day read more

Me and husband went to this cafe which is in a lgbt community. We are don't descriminate against good coffee and decided to try this place out it looked like they had good coffee. Coffee and pastries were good. The vibe was not I was discriminated for my own sexual orientation ( being straight). A lady told me I was not welcome in the cafe because I was not lesbian. She said it in front of the workers and they didnt stand up for me, which to me means they dont want me there either. If you are not lgbt dont go there you wont be welcome. read more

The best Americano coffee in Long Beach. Triple shots of expresso, hot water and a splash of fresh half and half...and its "on". I am a real coffee drinker, once was in "love" with the organic dark at Portfolio..but then they changed to illy and they lost me, have not been back since .. Love their fresh expresso coffee beans for my home brewed French Press. Staff are friendly, helpful and nice. No "too cool for my self "attitude you get in most of the coffee houses in Long Beach..this is as good as it gets. read more

First time visitor to Hot Java for the Laugh A Latte comedy night by Carlease Burke which is the third Saturday of every month with hilarious interpreter, Tom 'Hot Fingers' O'Malley. Come next month for St. Patrick's Day for the debut of Carlease's latest Laugh Academy Graduates! Probably some funny spuds onstage! Great ambience in the coffee shop which feels more like a wonderful big living room with a view of the world going by. read more

If your looking for a cute little coffee house to relax at this is the place. The workers are friendly and the place is pretty clean. The noise is about average so you could carry a business meeting on, do homework, or even go on a date. They also have a few board games and music playing to keep you entertained. read more

Always a great experience whenever I am there and haven't been disappointed by any drink or food selection that I've had so far. Will keep coming back here for the great drinks/food as well as great atmosphere that is always pleasant and very clean (even the bathroom was spotless) read more

Thanks for the great service and good coffee. Such a better environment than the "hipster smoke hole" up the street. Seriously kicked back and genuinely nice! Love you guys. :) read more

Good service, good selection and some great looking desserts. But so full of wi-fi hoarders couldn't find a seat.

Awesome place to hangout and get a latte or cold drink. Friendly and good customer service. Me and my friend always come here during sunrise, when we get the chance, and it's peaceful. read more

Ordered a small skinny vanilla late. One word: DELICIOUS! The staff and energy are exceptional. That said the java in this joint is way hotter than most of the men they service :) Come and enjoy this rad place. read more

I went here because someone at work recommended it to me. I'm not a big coffee drinker so I got a hot chocolate and an apple fritter. The service was great. It was very quick and friendly. The barista offered to heat up my apple fritter which was great because it was a chilly morning. My hot chocolate the was very rich and tasted great. I would love to go back and try some of the other drinks and food that they have! I would highly recommend. read more

Best coffee in SoCal! These guys are from Seattle and make a Seattle coffee snob's dreams come true with every sip! Get a Cronut to go with your drink. Sandwiches are good. Not great but good/edible. The ambiance is nice with different types of seating, including patio tables. Would give the place a 4.5 if I could. read more

So, I move to CA about two years ago. I've been hunting for a coffee shop that lets me feel cozy while havinh all the drinks that my friends and I could want. Hot Java was the first place I went into that I could get my diabetic self a sugar free white chocolate latte. And you know what? It was delicious. I'm totally sold. read more

Since moving to Long Beach this is my favorite place to get a Jasmine green tea latte! They are the only place I've been too that isn't Asian run that can even get close to the real thing! The staff is really nice too. They have tons of seats by outlets so it's a great place to work and the Internet is super fast! read more

Great coffee! Awesome for getting some work done at any time of day. Friendly staff.

I'm giving Hot Java 2 stars because although I've been in quite a few times and everyone is always super nice, I just walked there with my dog and they wouldn't serve me. I waited outside with my dog because I knew I couldn't bring him in. I figured someone would come out and take my order. Eventually when no one was coming out I asked a man to please go in and tell them I'm stuck outside with my dog but would love a coffee! He came back out and told me they don't take orders outside. Ok, I get it that they don't normally come outside to take orders but they can't make an exception for a person stuck outside with their dog? That's just common courtesy. I would never make a customer leave because I didn't want to take an extra two steps to come take an order. I couldn't tie my dog up because he's a large Siberian husky and would easily run down the road with the aluminum furniture they have outside tied to his leash. Mind you, the place was completely empty with no lines at the counter or anything. The two workers were on their phones waiting for people to come in. It's not like they were swamped and didn't have time to come take a coffee order. Long story short, I guess I get it but I definitely felt bummed and will not be back. The fact that two bored workers couldn't go the extra 1/2 mile to take the order of someone stuck outside just sucks - especially because I walked all the way there just for a coffee. read more

I used to go this this place EVERY SINGLE NIGHT for about five years. The receptionist at my dentist's office said every time she drove by, she saw me sitting outside. After a while I began to wonder why exactly I was going EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. The drinks weren't anything you couldn't get cheaper or better at any other Long Beach café. A few times when I got a brownie it could've substituted as a hockey puck. The pastry case to the left of the register invariably had a fly (or flies) buzzing around inside. Some of the staff were nice. On the whole service was inconsistent, unprofessional, and for some reason certain baristas were under the delusion they were starring in a remake of Mean Girls or the latest episode of Ru Paul's Drag race. Twice I saw rats scurrying around the floor that "came from Chen's next door". Needless to say, my shadow will not be darkening the entrance to this establishment any time in the foreseeable future. read more

I went here to get some work done, but their wifi insists on displaying advertisements on EVERY page you visit. (from Anchorfree) Plus, these advertisements break the functioning of many sites that I use regularly. On top of that, it was incredibly slow. The food and drinks were fine, but anyone looking to use the web for anything should find a different place. read more

I love this place. The decor is great, the outside areas are great, the drinks and pastries are great, and the people (both staff and regulars) are great. Even better, they love my dog. He's allowed to come lounge inside with us, and he's always ready for a dog treat from whoever is behind the counter. The music is always good. There is wireless for those who need to study. There's a smoking and a non-smoking area. They have tranny bingo and a gay mens night. The owners are extremely involved in the political struggle for the legilization of gay marriage/overturning prop 8. I'm pretty much at this place every night, despite the fact that Portfolio is a couple blocks from home. How many times do I need to say I love this place to get my point across? read more

Not very much a fan of this place. The coffee is average, prices seem cheap. Usually overcrowded in the evenings and late nights. More of a gay club that sells coffee, maybe even a pick up spot. TV is always blarring, internet is usually down. Some people take dogs that are so annoying, non-stop barking. read more

I love spending time at Hot Java. It is a great place to sit and read/write, use my laptop, or spend time with a friend. The staff and customers are very friendly. The barista-prepared coffee drinks are very good. The brewed coffee, however, is inconsistent - sometimes good, sometimes kind of stale or just off. Other than the quality of the brewed coffee, the reason I am not giving it 5 stars is that I have witnessed some of the baristas touch the cups on the rims or even touch the ice in the cup that I will be drinking from! That kind of makes me cringe, b/c it is not hygenic. The desserts are too big for the weight conscious, and sometimes even stale. It would be great if they carried cookies, and smaller size treats. read more

So many bad reviews and not sure why. This place is lovely. People need to stop being so ridiculous. Five stars for one of the best coffee shops in town. read more

The staff is what makes this place over everything else! Very friendly, always smiling, zero attitude. Coffee and Soy Latte's are tasty, I will be a regular here! read more

I went to this place and fell in love with the blended white mocha. It tasted like a coffee milkshake. So yummy!