I came for the beignets and stayed for the wonderful customer service. Our cashier Ashley gave the…read morebest recommendations on what to try for our first time here. She was friendly and courteous. We tried the beignets and funnel cake. 10/10;recommend

Just left New Orleans visiting and when I tell you....this spot is dead on if not even better! This…read morespot has way better beignets than café Dumont! Not even close! Everything is cooked fresh the order and is amazing! You cannot go wrong here! Also, the people/ owners are originally from New Orleans. I love supporting small businesses and they are on their way to big things! Keep up the great work

Ezra is the best here! Such a sweetie and let us try all the flavors. Best customer service and as…read morealways the flavors here are the best. 10/10 recommend!

Ezra and the crew worked to get that line down real quick!!!…read more Waiting for my turn Staff made eye contact and welcomed people.

Nonna Mercato holds a special place in our hearts. They are like members of the family at this…read morepoint because we are there every week reliably. At least a few times. Nonna has become our go to bakery, our sweet retreat, and one of our favorite local brunch spots. Now, they even have happy hour and, during the summer, dinner (Nonna Summer Nights)! And all of the food is amazing. Seriously, truly legit! We buy bread from there each week. No more "big box store" bread you freeze. They make their bread fresh daily. They only use fresh, locally sourced ingredients with no preservatives. It's nice to look at an ingredient list and not see a paragraph for bread (and be able to pronounce all the names!). And their cupcakes and sweets. Yo, seriously so good. And the thing is, because of the ingredients they use, we don't feel heavy or overly wired after eating cake or cupcakes from them. From other places you can tell they use preservatives, refined sugars, processed ingredients. But with Nonna, you can just taste the difference. We even had them make our special cake for our wedding! We recently tried their dinner (twice!) and it exceeded expectations. Now, mind you, all of their food has always been good but our experience was amazing. Their prix fixe menu was well put together, wine pairings on point, dessert was also delicious. Our favorite was the tiramisu! Also loved the spaghattini and casarecce pastas, and entrecôte di manzo, but everything was great. Their brunch is also great, you really can't go wrong on the menu. And I think we've gone through almost all of it! Finally, (if you've stayed with me this long!) the absolute best thing about Nonna for us is the TEAM. Hands down no question. The food is good, space is a comfortable neighborhood vibe, and all that. But truly the folks here are amazing humans. Always friendly, warm, and welcoming. If the management team is reading this, you all have a great group of people there! We will definitely be back (again and again and again) and you should too!

Nonna Mercato has been on my list for ages, so when I found out my friend took a job there as a…read morepastry baker recently, I knew I had to take the opportunity to go support! Located in the quaint Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, street parking was plentiful right outside the restaurant. We came around noon on Saturday, and thankfully despite their busy brunch rush we were seated immediately. Even though all of their seating is outdoors, tables are shaded by overhanging canopy and just added to the cute southern Italian bistro vibes of the place. The menu had a solid selection of both brunch and lunch items - I loved the Burrata di Campagna, which was flavorful with just the right amount of tart from the heirloom tomatoes. For my main meal I had to go with the Casarecce - one of their pastas that's made fresh in house daily. The braided pasta was wonderfully textured and soaked up all the pesto sauce without being overly oily, a perfect meal for a hot summer day. We finished our meal with a Nutella Croissant, from their artisan bakery that also makes their bread fresh every day. Perhaps I am a little biased, but the laminated dough was perfectly light and flaky, encasing a very generous filling of hazelnut chocolate cream. Our check at the end of the meal even came with a custom drawn postcard by one of the Nonna Mercato service staff - another present to add on to what was already a gift of a meal!

My son says Dondurma is an 11/10!…read more What a cute dessert shop! It was are first time here and everything was explained to us. I was so happy to find nut free options. Service was quick and we were allowed to try flavors. I ultimately got vanilla on a cone (basic I know) but enjoyed every bite of it! It has an interesting texture, almost like marshmallow? Anyways it was a great treat! Also got blue dream and kiwi. We'll be back!

The ambiance here is so cute and clean! My family and I stopped by after dinner because we wanted…read moresomething sweet, and we were excited to try some Turkish delights as souvenirs to bring home. Unfortunately, our experience with the staff really left a sour taste in our mouths. The server helping us seemed bothered when we asked if we could sample something before purchasing and kept making comments about us asking to try the products. "If I give everyone a sample then what? No business" ... LOOL WHAT? My fiance was genuinely trying to pick something out and wanted to sample a flavor before deciding, but the staff member completely ignored him and made us feel unwelcome. We had every intention of purchasing a good amount to take home, but because of the attitude and lack of hospitality, we ended up only getting a couple of pieces and leaving. (I regret spending any money here) The products and ambiance were lovely, but customer service really matters, especially when you're trying to support a business. We left disappointed because this could have been such a nice experience.

Creme De La Crepe was exactly what I needed one morning. I was in town for a conference and was…read morelooking for something healthy after a morning run. The restaurant had a fantastic menu with lots of healthy options as well as options to satisfy your sweet tooth. I ended up getting a power bowl and a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice. The power bowl was one of the best meals I had in a long time, and I would definitely reorder it in the future. The latte I ordered was made perfectly. Service was excellent, restaurant was clean, amazing vibes all around.

I had a lovely luncheon here with friends. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We never felt…read morerushed, but rather were encouraged to take our time and enjoy ourselves. I ordered the Quiche Lorraine. It was absolutely delicious! Very creamy and cheesy. It was served with a side salad of mixed greens with sliced almonds and tomatoes. A light balsamic dressing on top. My friends had the Croquet Monsieur, the omelet and the seafood crepe. All enjoyed their meals...and it was even suggested that we return here soon! The decor is decidedly French Cafe', which was charming and inviting. This is in Downtown Long Beach. Street parking with meters.

Really excited to see Holey Grail has arrived in Long Beach! I first tried their donuts in…read moreHonolulu, and these mini treats are just as amazing. Each one is packed with flavor, making you wish you had ordered a dozen instead of just one or two. Given their size, I'd recommend two donuts per person. They bake everything fresh to order and offer a wide variety of flavors, and the staff is welcoming and helpful when recommending what to try. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, it's also a great spot to work remotely or catch up on emails. Also make sure to check out their cute merch items when you're waiting on your order!

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!

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!

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!

There's something quietly meaningful about a place where you share your first meal as a married…read morecouple, and Marlena made that moment really lovely. The pastas are delightful and the wine list is great, which honestly is all I need to feel good about a spot. My husband is a pizza person through and through, and even though Marlena is not really positioned as a pizza place, the pizza won him over completely. That says a lot. The ambiance is wonderful and the fact that it's mostly outdoors makes it dog friendly, which is always a bonus for us. The food across the board is just solid and well executed without trying too hard to be anything other than what it is. A really warm, genuinely enjoyable dinner in Long Beach and one we will likely be returning to.