I've never had pickled eggs until I came here and I don't think I'd order them anywhere else. Get yourself an ice cold beer, a special, and a couple eggs, and you'll see why this place has been around for 100 years. The service is friendly and quick, and the decor inside is lost in time as you would expect. read more

Coldest beer in the Southland. Love the OG! All I wish is I lived next-door! Only gripe = hard to get a seat or find a place to stand, but still worth it ! read more

Joe Jost's - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Long Beach Classic! The eggs surprisingly had a kick. Now I know why they add the pretzels to the mix. They pair very well with the schooner of beer. Makes that beer go done real easy. :) The sandwiches were simple but fresh and good...that's all ya need! My favorite part about the place is the history...they do a great job of keeping the place clean, staff is friendly and welcoming, fast service too, and you can spend hours checking stuff out on the walls. It's a must! read more

Joe Jost's - Salami and Joe's Special - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This is the perfect spot for a laid-back drink! The atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. It was our first time visiting, and we were recommended Joe's Special and the pickled eggs , both were great choices. Overall, the vibe was a 10/10! read more

Joe Jost's - Joes Joe's Special and Pickled Eggs - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Long Beach's local legend! Gotta get there early to get a spot at the bar and an ice I mean ice cold schooner of one of your favorite beers. Then sit back and watch all the fun local traffic and greetings happen. It's like Cheers! They are known for their Special ( hot dog on rye with mustard) pickled eggs & peanuts that are roasted in house!!! Oh they have the best rot beer on tap too- yes, root beer. Service is great, local guys many have been there been working behind the bar for more years then you can count on both hands. Friendly and fun. It's an old school bar with pool tables, shuffle board, and tv's. You will find everyone from golfers, couples, locals, families, and dads with little league teams in there! Plenty of free parking. read more

Joe Jost's - Schooners, eggs & friends!!! - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

It's joe josts. Realistically probably a 4 star but the history that is steeped here pushes it to a 5 They do cold beer and sandwiches and do it really well. This place is either your cup of tea or it isn't. read more

The food selections are limited but are really good. Polish sandwich and egg salad sandwich are favorites. Gotta have a side of the pickled eggs, peppers and pretzels , which come together in a basket and a bag of peanuts in the shell and you're all set for your favorite beverage. The place has been in town for 100 years. A local hangout with lots of history. It's a party atmosphere with sports on many TV's, pool tables in the back area. Parking in back is ample. A fun experience with good comfort food. Service is also very good. Give it a try when in Long Beach. read more

Back again.....and the Joe boys still got that charm. Haven't been back since my last review, and didn't plan on writing another but I really did enjoy my time. Me and Stacy came in to order a special, a root beer and a egg. Sadly my clumsy ass self dropped one of the sandwich's. Honest to god I don't know why I'm such a klutz. They made us another one without even asking and topped off our rootbeer. Very kind men who work hard. Love this place!! read more

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Super packed on a Saturday afternoon! They have their own private parking lot, which is nice. Family friendly, at least during the day. Casual and loud atmosphere. They've got lots of standing tables, pool tables, booths, and bar seating from what I saw. I was told I had to try their hot dog and pickled egg. Both unique and delicious! Hot dog is served on bread (not a bun) and comes with a pickle, cheese, and mustard if my memory serves correct. They've also got schooner beers! read more

Joe Jost's - Hot Dog Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Always the best and friendly service. The hard boiled eggs, pretzels, and hotdog so delicious with the tap beer amazing. This place is 100 years old and the ambience is so cozy. read more

Never been here before - or even heard of it but friends - IYKYK-recommended we meet here on our exploration of Long Beach. 100 yr bar vibe- busy during the day on a Saturday and many people chomping eggs, casual sandwiches and drinking beers of different colors. Eggs were good- especially with a pepper dropped in the bite. Had draft root beer that tasted great! Decor on the wall took you down memory lane with posters about the Grand Prix of Long Beach, multiple shirts over the years and stuffed animals. Glad we could see an iconic piece of Long Beach history. 4 stars for the iconic feel! read more

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If you like, dive bars and history, this place goes hand-in-hand. This is a great dive bar. One of the originals has ice cold glass schooners full of beer pickled eggs on the counter roasted peanuts. you should go to this place just to say "I've been there." by the way, bring cash, green money, good old dive bars, didn't take checks or credit! read more

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My bf raved about the food here. Idk why cause it's nasty. Maybe if you're drunk it's good. The root beer was good. And everyone there seemed like they were having fun, but don't go for the food. read more

I lived in Long Beach all my life. First time in 48 years to come try this establishment out. I have been seeing shirts all over Southern California with the JoeJost Logo. So, I committed to trying it out for experience for the first time in my life. My wife accompanied me on Sunday 06.11.23 12pmsh. Walked in and got the vibe like I am at a Cheers bar (TV SHOW). No one sits you. You literally have to look for a table of your own. Self order from the bartender with no menu. Food and Drink Menu is located on a grimmy chalkboard. Ordered my food and found out that it was cash only. So I had to go use their ATM in the back with a fee. No signs were posted anywhere stating cash only. The positive, food, and drinks are affordable. It's not overpriced. The negative, the bartender at the time, was kind of rude with no greetings and no direction. His demeanor was kind of on the angry side. It's not a good impression for an establishment that's been in business since 1924. Overall, it's an older crowd. Place is just old school average. The bartender left a bad taste in my mouth. The tallest bartender out of the 3 needs to lighten up. The other 2 were friendly. Not to mention TVs are outdated, not a good place to watch sports. I would only recommend this place to get the old school vibe of Long Beach. Word of advice. First impressions is everything, especially if the establishment holds a Landmark of Long Beach History. Be nice and welcome people with good vibes. Everybody is wearing your shirts to market your bar, just saying. With all the hype and word of mouth that comes from this bar. My experience was disappointing. read more

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What this is, is a joint. It's a friendly neighborhood bar. You could find similar hangs in Chicago, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, wherever. Every city needs a few of these. It's not a dive. There are true dives, where the roaches are as big as small cats, and there are pretend dives, where you need a password to enter and they sell Sazeracs in fancy glasses for $21. (By the way, I like both kinds of dives.) Your food choices are extremely limited but you didn't come for the food. The limited grub is just fine but that's not why you came. You also didn't come because you think the beer is amazing. They've got beer, in giant schooner glasses, but most of it is generic American swill with a couple of decent brews available. They also had two local brews on tap. You came because this place oozes character. It's comfortable and noisy and everyone seems to be having a good time. There is a lot of laughter and camaraderie. By the way, despite what you may think, the place is absolutely kid friendly. Kids are allowed in the front area but not in the pool hall in the rear. About that food: The "Joe's Special" is a sausage split in two with a pickle spear snuggled in the middle, with mustard and a slice of cheese, on rye. It looks like something a college kid slapped together after raiding the remains of his fridge. It doesn't look beautiful but it tastes pretty good. They serve hot dogs, again in that same rye bread. If they served tacos, I would expect the meat to be tucked into an upturned slice of rye, folded like a hard taco shell. The pickled eggs (hard boiled) over pretzel sticks and little yellow chili peppers with some hard shakes of pepper on top, are also pretty good. They are definitely tangy and somewhat bitter but not overly strong. They are definitely not for everyone but I liked them. I am not a root beer fan whatsoever but they have it on draft and it is pretty darn good, if you are a root beer fan. The fresh roasted peanuts are also very nice. CASH only, by the way. I've complained for years that Yelp should put some kind of symbol on the front page of a business when it's cash only but I'll be long dead and gone before that happens. This is a friendly neighborhood joint and it is a great one at that. Joe's is 99 years old this year. May it live for another 99 years. read more

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So my son had talked up Joe's for a long time. So yesterday we came out with his friend that introduced him to Joe Jost's and everything they had said was absolutely true. Ice cold beer out of the glass goblets, delicious pickled eggs and of course the sandwiches. I had the Shiner Bock with half egg salad and half Joe's special. The half thing was because my son was willing to share so we could taste both. He went and purchased another egg salad. I wanted to go back out today and get another sandwich. I would also love to try the draft root beer but I must say, this was a great find. read more

Joe Jost's - Full house on a Saturday afternoon! - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Joe Jost's pickled eggs are amazing! I love the tartness that goes with the hard boiled eggs. Addicting! Jason Bebee is a friendly and warm employee, too! read more

I came in with an old friend for a relaxing afternoon to beat this darn heat. It was sublime- the drinks were cold and the boys at the bar were HAWT. Lol. They always take care of us girlls. Lots of eye candy and everyone is very respectful. Also they have AC which I need to cool down from being so hot and bothered It's always nice to catch up with my girlfriends and support a local business. Did u guys know the bar turned 100 this year? Make sure you're celebrating their centennial right and getting some nice refreshments. Bring ur cash $$$ Till next time Joe Josts. read more

Joe Jost's - Done and DONE!!! - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

I would go as far as to say that this is a perfect dive bar. 101 year old establishment with great local beer on draft (served in a schooner), $4 egg salad + sausage sandos and pickled eggs / peppercinis. A near perfect establishment read more

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On Aug. 10, the bar will celebrate 100 years in business. The bar has already sold over 10,000 tickets ($30/each) for its anniversary celebration, with proceeds going to fund scholarships to support amateur athletes. I assume that the place will be a madhouse (in a good way) on that day. Hungarian immigrant Joe Jost originally opened his business in 1920 on Main Street in Newport Beach. The business moved to Long Beach in 1924 as a combination barber shop that also offered billiards and poker. When prohibition was repealed in late 1933, the bar began serving beer along with Joe's Special Polish sausage sandwiches with a slice of Swiss cheese, a pickle and mustard on rye bread. The place just has a lot of atmosphere. Buy a Joe Jost t-shirt and wear it when you travel. You'll be surprised how many people are familiar with Joe Jost's. read more

Prices!! Fun bar and huge back room. Greated with a super smile! Super fun place. Come check it out.

I have wanted to see what was so legendary about Joe Jost's and honestly the hype was highly underrated. This place is as iconic to So Cal as Cheers is to Boston with several differences. 1. Joe Josts doesn't need a tv show to make it famous as it is able to do that all on its own for a hundred years. 2. The menu is simple in its pickled eggs, beers on tap in frosty mugs and home made sandwiches that leave you feeling happy. 3. The service is incredible and this place is a must see, experience and enjoy. read more

Joe Jost's - Old School Bar - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Cool little bar in Long Beach Get the special with pickled egg. Don't forget to pick up one of their T/shirts. read more

No music...no spirits....,beer takes too long. This bar is a local type of bar. We felt out of place.

Joe Jost's is a solid 5 out of 5. It's everything you want in a dive bar. You can tell it's a local favorite--lots of regulars enjoying a cold beer and good vibes. The food menu is simple, quick, and super filling. I was skeptical about the pickled eggs at first, but after trying one, I'm hooked. The food is straightforward and really reasonably priced. Service is fast. If I didn't live so far away, I'd probably be there every week. If dive bars aren't your thing, this place definitely isn't for you, but I'd say it's worth giving it a shot. Glad I did! read more

Joe Jost's - Pickled Eggs - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Joe Jost's is a fun beer bar which is 100 years old.. I have been going there periodically since I was 19 years old. I am now 77 years old. Unfortunately, the neighborhood it is located in has deteriorated! Don't go there after dark. read more

My extended family has been coming here for 60 years. I've been going here for 30 years. Nothing better than a schooner, a special, and a pickled egg. Best bar I've ever been to. The bartenders have always been great guys. Wish I could get there more often. I love the shirts too!! read more

Long Beach famous and in business for nearly 100 years!! You can be traveling anywhere in The US or even The World and come across somebody wearing a Joe Jost t-shirt. I'm not sure how many designs they've made over the years but it has to be several dozen! They always have fun and different holiday and summer ones. They are known for their pickled eggs (love the salty pretzel sticks that come with!), Joes Special Sandwich and Ice Cold Beer. It's not a fancy joint but it's laid back and chill. We've been here many, many times. Including during Covid in the parking lot and a few St. Patrick Days for green beer. ;-) Cash only but they have an ATM if you don't have any on hand. read more

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There is nothing I can say about this bar that everyone doesn't already know. It's quit possibly the greatest bar in the old U.S of A! This bar is timeless. Full of happy, joyful humans who know where to go to have a great time. The draft beer here at JJ's, is the coldest beer outside of the Arctic. It defies the laws of whatever laws govern cold beer. The hot dog special should be studied by scholars. How to create the great tasting dog, with the least amount of Ingredients. The egg... This menu item deserves is own paragraph, away from all the other words. It's the greatest, most Devine hard boiled egg to have ever been dropped in boiling water. Teamed up with the most perfect marinate in this planet, and I've I've been to 29 countries, and 49 states. ( Alaska.) Not an egg has been hatched and prepared by a single man that can top this delightful treat. When you combine all these elements together, the beer, the house special dog, and the eggs and pretzels, ( with the mustard or GFYS.) you've come to the pinnacle of life. Life after coming here, is just the credits. Ontop of all that. The prices are the best a place can offer. I honestly don't even know how they do it. A cowboy from 1943 could time travel here, and go to pay and wouldn't see any discrepancies Do yourself a favor, bring 60 bucks in cash, get you some pretzels with mustard, a couple of the eggs, and the house special. All washed down with 3 or 8 schooners of the lords coldest work... and watch your life instantly become what we were sold in the first place. I love this bar and I'll never stop coming. Even after I die. Because I'm pretty sure this is the lobby of the purgatory phase of the soul. Cheers to this heavenly establishment. read more

Went here recently with someone who had been a regular some decades ago. A blast from the past for them to relive and experience. Guys at the bar are very fast taking orders and helpful. Had the classic Joe Jost's dogs with mustard on rye with pickle and rootbeer. My table partner added an order of pickled eggs on pretzels. Not my thing, but overall great, great experience. What a historical place! A Long Beach treasure. Recommend! Bar was packed with locals and out-of-towners - lots of sports on screens up above and a pool hall in the back for the over-21-crowd. Lots of memorabilia covers the walls in this hall - so the walls really do speak here! Cheers to JJ and staff!! read more

I love it here. The spectrum of experiences you can have in a Long Beach bar is enormous, from the expensive tourist traps of Pine Avenue and 2nd Street, to the trendiest of new school venues on Retro Row and Bixby Knolls. Out of all those options, Joe Jost's is an icon. It's nothing fancy and that's the point. It's a beer so cheap you feel like you've travelled through time. It's pickled eggs and hot dogs that remind you of your grandparents. The staff is just so plain friendly and if you're lucky you can snag a pool cue and kill a few hours with your friends. Just stopped in for the St. Patrick's day corned beef special, which happens just once a year. Visit at least once. Or a lot if you aspire to be a true Long Beach bar fly. This is one of the best spots to watch sports in Long Beach and an absolute staple in the community. read more

I was introduced to Joe Jost's bar in 1976 when my supervisor and coworkers decided to go there after work. I was barely 21 and hadn't been to many bars. This place was amazing then with schooners of beer, hot dogs and pickled eggs. That was my first time trying a pickled egg and I was hooked. Over the years, I been back and introduced my wife to the place about 7 years ago. We went back this afternoon and nothing has changed but the prices and their selection of brews. It's a lively Long Beach neighborhood tavern but it attracts people from near and far. We drove 40 miles because we had a hankering for a Polish sausage sandwich, pretzels, pickled eggs and a cold beer. The prices are still fair and the place is still a treat for the taste buds and senses. It's still the same as it was in 1976. I'm sure many people who like it and return say the same thing. read more

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Great Local Bar in LBC! I love when bars keep the cups chilled it's like chef's kiss to me! So if you know me I came to this spot for a reason to try the pickle eggs! Only one thing I have to say Bomb! If you like any and everything pickled you know you have to come here and get some! Ok not saying anything else foodies know what's up lol! read more

Joe Jost's - Remind me of my grandma lunches she used to make us when we were little girls! - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Good food and Service. Make a good drink. Staff was friendly.................... .................... easy to park with friendly environment. read more

Old school and the bomb! fab samies and a huge beer and grab a tee! Love the pickled eggs and spicy peppers! grab some pool and hang! the bartenders are super friendly and not to tough on the eyes read more

Joe Jost's - eggs! - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Beer options are good and cold, bread for the sandwich options is a great rye bread. Pickled eggs weren't amazing but are they ever? Root beer line was frozen so no root beer option but I imagine most people wouldn't care about that. Bartenders are fast and attentive seems like there is always plenty of them to help. The vibe is very neighborly and you can't beat an original bar like this for authentic 1900s ambience. read more

Joe Jost's - Schooner of Shiner Bock - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Love the ambience and history that comes with a visit to Joe Jost's. The Joes Special is priced right and tasty. The pickled eggs in a tray of pretzel sticks are great as well. Icy beer in a chilled schooner makes a perfect combination. read more

If you're Balling on a budget come here! Sandwiches are less than $4, pickled eggs come with pretzels and beers are served ice cold, oh did I mention it's kids friendly too! Every time me and my bf are in Long Beach we usually stop @ Joe's to get their pickled eggs. The first time we went here the bartender kept telling us how we had to get it and we've been hooked ever since. During the pandemic they were selling them in glass jars by the dozen and half dozen. Bless my sister for running in during late night drinking hours and getting me a dozen for frank. One time we were in Tennessee and someone was wearing a Joe's Jost shirt! That's when my boyfriend knew he had to get a shirt too. We love this place and so will you! read more

Joe Jost's - Budlight, root beer and pickled eggs - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Best ever! Amazing as ever pickled eggs and polish! Always cold schooners as well! Always a main staple.

Pretty cool spot and a local favorite. As many times I have been in the LBC, I never had a chance to try this place out so finally glad I did. The beer is pretty cheap. We got a schooner for $7.25. Definitely not used to these prices but that's a plus. The food was pretty good too. We ordered the fan favorite, Joe's Special". Basically a polish dog with mustard, Swiss cheese, and a pickle, all on a rye bread. Pretty tasty!!! We also ordered a couple pickled eggs that came on a tray off pretzels and yellow peppers. You can soak the pepper with the excess salt which might not be healthy, but it's yummy. There is a lot of old pictures on the wall to see where customers have taken their iconic T-shirt to. The atmosphere was pretty cool and chill. We got to meet a local who has been going for the past 60 years and he still loves it. Can't wait to go back to sport the cool merch we bought today so we will def be back. See you soon!!! read more