Soft opening! Apparently the owner and her late husband had a bakery, with the husband as a baker. From my friends who used to live in LB, they were a staple and very community based. As I walked in and when others came through, many greeted her with such familiarity. I absolutely love that. It's a very small shop, you're there to take it to go. Among the sandwiches in the bar there are delectable pastries and the menu touts hot sandwiches as well! The person at the front was delightfully kind and really bubbly. The owner was equally nice as well! I don't remember the names of the sandwiches I got but I got the one with Brie and prosciutto with some sweet marmalade on it. This combo isn't new but she put it on a very skinny baguette of cranberries and nuts which was amazing. 10/10 Alaskan? It's lox on a bagel. Can't go wrong. Bagel was a little stale but I think it was the end of the day and it was the soft opening. 8.5/10 Pretzel bread thing: don't let looks deceive you. This was the most flavorful. The goat cheese (I think) and the tomatoes? I don't know it was amazing even though it looked basic. Eat it right away though because it got a little soggy because I ate it late. 9/10 My friend got the Waldorf chicken salad sandwich h and I got a bite and that was amazing. 10/10. I can't wait to come back again! read more

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Delicious signature sandwiches and pastries. Helpful staff with sparkling personalities. Quaint little dining area. Lots of people coming in for take out. I'd like to try their side salads next time. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Great casual neighborhood spot for sandwiches and pastries! The staff here is so friendly and helpful. Limited indoor seating so I took my food to go. Sandwiches were all tasty and you can tell the bread is fresh. I thought the sandwiches could've been slightly larger or have a little more stuffing, but would say the portion here is consistent with other French spots. read more

Wow, this place is fantastic! A cute little shop, very small, a couple of 2 seat tables. Mostly geared for take out. The sandwiches are fresh, inventive and delicious. All of the staff are very nice. The prices are reasonable for such high quality food. It's like we have our own little gourmet spot on Redondo now. Nothing fancy about the location, but you're really coming for the food, which is exemplary. read more

Charming sandwich spot. You can tell the owner cares about the food and cares about the wellness of humanity. The sandwich I had was amazing. You feel like you're eating a meal at your friend's apartment, but your friend is really talented at making salads and has cute merch. read more

La 'Croque - A humble brag, but the definite truth. - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Amazing little shop ran by the sweetest woman. I got the turkey sandwich and will be coming back to try their wide selection of fresh sandwiches! read more

Lovely lovely people! From start to finish. It's a tiny tiny spot but with amazing tasty food and great ingredients. The young man made me the best non flavored latte I've ever had :) and both our sandwiches were great! read more

La 'Croque - Chicken salad on a croissant freshly baked in house! - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Very pricey for the mediocre food that was served, ordered and paid for a salad that we never received. Save your political views for social media, I just showed up in hopes of having a decent sandwich. read more

I love this place, it feels like a home instead of a restaurant. The staff is friendly and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this place!! read more

This place reminds me of a cute cafe in Atwater Village - which I loooove! I'm so happy spots like this are continuing to pop up in LB. I ordered the veggie sandwich, turkey waldorf, and ficelle for me and my friends ans we all devoured every last bite. Each sandwich had a unique taste and texture that could easily be ordered again. The ficelle was ready to go while the veggie and turkey Waldorf were made fresh which took about 5 min. All worth it! read more

La 'Croque - Cali veggie, ficelle, and turkey Waldorf sandwich for a girls day! (Cupcakes and rosé not included haha) - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is more than a great place to enjoy lunch. The sandwiches are reasonably priced, and they have several choices to choose from. My favorite is the Pastrami on rye. The meat was lean and the homemade dressing was delicious. The owner is a wonderful person and we truly enjoyed visiting with her. Interesting fact, my wife accidentally misplaced her bracelet and for days tried to located it. My wife emailed the owner after visiting the restaurant. Later that day, the owner responded and informed us that it was found at her restaurant. Honesty and care for her customers are greatly appreciated. Thank you. read more

The French touch! Absolutely delicious. We got the German Pretzel which was absolutely delicious with the chocolate cookie! The cashier was super helpful and gave great service! Super relaxing experience on a Sunday afternoon. read more

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This place is as good as everyone else says! Super friendly service, small space that was full of regulars chatting with each other. I got the turkey waldorf sandwich and it was incredible. The triple chocolate cookie was also amazing if you like oatmeal cookies. The guava turnover was pretty good, but if you can only get one dessert, get the cookie! read more

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Cute little sandwich shop. It's very small located on a busy street. Came across it while driving. I was warmly greeted as I walked in. There were some options of sandwiches you can choose from. Turkey Waldorf was a popular choice. It was delicious! My order came out quick. There are a few seatings if you like to sit down and enjoy your meal. They also offer pastries, snacks, and drinks. I'm glad I took the time to check it out. read more

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very good i would definitely go back whenever i am in long beach the vibe and the freshness

Oh my gosh!!!! Soooo amazing, this place is a little hidden gem. The sandwich I got was the "FRENCH STYLE FICELLE ( pronounced FEEEEE - CELLLLL ) Thin Sliced European Proscuitto, French Butter, French Brie Cheese, House Made Orange Marmalade Served On A Long Thin Chewy Cherry + Walnut and Orange Peel Baguette" and let me tell you, heaven in every bite! To top it off they had great tasting espresso! read more

La 'Croque - FRENCH STYLE FICELLE - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

ORDER YOUR SANDWICH NOW! Best sandwich shop in Long Beach! I will definitely be coming back to try more of their sandwiches. I ordered the Croque Monsiuer and my bf ordered the French Style Ficelle; both really really tasty! The owner was extremely friendly and so was the cashier. I am very big on customer service and they made us and our toddler feel so welcomed! read more

La 'Croque - Croque Monsieur - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

The sandwiches are so good, the lady who owns the place is an absolute sweetheart, and I would support this business forever and ever

Fun vibes and enjoyable sandwiches. It's a unique hole in the wall spot. Worth going to.

I was put in charge of providing sandwiches for the ladies at the tea party at my church. I am not one to cook big group meals but I wanted to provide them with some delicious food. Claudette and her cooking was the first place to come to mind. She provided us with a wonderful selection of sandwiches, all fresh ingredients as always. The ladies loved the and devoured them. Including our resident vegan that simply raved about how good her sandwich was. And getting to see Claudette for pick up always brings a smile to my face. Of course while I was there I also had to get a couple of cookies for myself. After all, what is a visit to La'Croque without a cookie :) read more

La 'Croque - The sandwiches for the ladies at my church tea party - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Finally made it and it is every bit as good as people told me. These reviews tell the story-don't dawdle just go! I got the Ficelle sandwich and it was delicious. When I go back, it will be difficult not to order the same thing but there are so many other yummy choices to try. I also got the chocolate croissant based on another guest's recommendation. Gifted it to a friend who shared her reaction-AMAZING! Very generous with the chocolate. Go enjoy the special little cafe; you won't be disappointed. read more

Cute but very tiny spot & not ideal to eat in (no seating or umbrellas outside). Given recent legislation and inflation, I'm not surprised that the sandwiches were a couple bucks more expensive than what is justifiable. I got the hot pastrami and did enjoy it, but there wasn't much meat - nothing at all like a loaded deli pastrami that goes for about the price. Also, I was put off by seeing most of their sandwiches sitting on the counter in the warm restaurant. Very odd to see smoked salmon sitting out for who knows how long. If you get a sandwich later in the day, you can see how dried out the meat is. read more

small cute sandwich shop with delicious sandwiches and pastries would definitely come back here again if I'm in Long Beach nice workers and unique sandwiches. The shop is small but cute. read more

Probably one of the best sandwiches I've had in the area. Heard about it on social media and came here over the weekend for lunch. Parking is limited, you mainly have to park on the street. Inside it was pretty small, but the decor was nice and it felt cozy. I ordered the French Style Ficelle and it was so good. It had prosciutto, orange jam, and a block of Brie cheese. It was a pretty good portion and it reminds me of a sandwich you would get in Europe. read more

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The lady who runs the show here is the coolest person!! She is so kind and talented at making sandwiches, and she made my day. She is a generous person who deserves generosity in return--please go support her :))) the only issue is that the cookie i bought was super stale!! I'm planning to return tomorrow to ask for a new one read more

Second time here and very satisfied with food and service. My daughter requested the Croque mansieur and I got the French style ficelle. My daughter loves how her "grilled cheese " is perfectly crisped and gooey, mine was great, the orange marmalade was different but it paired well with the meat and cheese and the bread was perfect not overly hard. Then we had to get some cookies, the dark chocolate espresso is a must get. The place is small but nice with a few tables. read more

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This place is awesome, the service was immaculate, it felt like everyone just knew everyone. No gimmicky hellos or fake conversations just immediately felt welcomed and intrigued by the whole place. The vibe and set up of this place is just amazing. Now for the food! Oh it was amazing! I picked up some sandwiches for me and my 90 year old great grandmother on our way to the beach and she LOVED the turkey Waldorf sandwich, she ate the whole thing! I will definitely be coming back. read more

Wonderful, unSubway like sandwiches - they are reminiscent of what I grew up with. Fresh (in some cases very crusty) bread, butter and imported ham. The Ficelle was off the hook!!! My husband had the Capreztel and loved it. Excellent pastries, cookies and really lovely owners sharing information about the selections they offer. read more

The turkey Waldorf sandwich is a divine experience! An itch that can only be scratched by eating one. Sometimes while eating one, I wish that I could be hungry again, just so I could immediately eat another. I've also had the pastrami sandwich, which is equally as good. Today I ordered the guava turnover, and lo and behold when I got home and opened my bag, the owner had put two in there for me. This place is a treasure and I'm so happy it's in Long Beach read more

Food: Turkey Waldorf was really packed and I loved it in the croissant. The entree salad got better the more you ate it because there was a lot of very flavorful toppings paired with arugula so it was a really good pair. I tried the triple chocolate cookie and the man helping me choose my order said they're baked fresh!!! Loved it 5/5! The service was great they were loads of help with looking at the menu and picking options! They felt like locals you would meet at the farmers market or around town very nice people :) Ambiance: fresh flowers at each of the small tables and plants around the space. read more

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La 'Croque is a delightful slice of LBC. Inside this quaint establishment, you will find pleasant folk happy to serve and delicious fare prepared with the love and care all food deserves. The cashier was a sweetheart and apologized for the lack of readied selections, but everything was well worth the wait. And we were happy to! I tried the Turkey Waldorf--they were out of croissants, so they served it on toasted rye instead. Perfection. The grapes in the mix add a delicate sweetness (and I honestly wouldn't have minded a couple more, but that's not saying they were needed); it was truly scrumptious. The Alaskan salmon sandwich was also a hit. My only disappointment? Not trying this place sooner. read more

What a cute find! I was waking Redondo Ave and came across La 'Croque and figured I would have lunch. Their pastrami sandwich was yummy. Only thing I wish I was able to get at the time was a coffee/latte but their machine was down. I ended up grabbing a canned coffee instead. The space is small and cute. The service was great! read more

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What was I waiting for? I finally tried this small, unassuming shop, and it turned out to be something really special. We ordered the croque monsieur and the French-style ficelle, and both were outstanding. The ficelle tasted truly French--so flavorful and satisfying that it almost calls for a glass of wine alongside it. Absolutely delicious and well worth the visit. read more

Just went here for the first time. It's a cool shop and food was great. We got the German pretzel and smoked salmon sandwich which were both excellent! read more

Worst cookie I've had in my life. I'm so sorry to say. All the other pastries were fire - especially the guava. They were out of bread of the sandwich I wanted. Got another sandwich which felt like a grilled cheese with ham that I could've made myself easily. The place is cute. Staff is nice. read more

So I work in downtown LB and just typed "Best sandwich in LB" into Google, the Yelp list of 10 best popped up so the first place was La 'Croque. I thought, how have I never seen this until now. I browsed the menu and thought, the prosciutto/brie baguette but when I got there, there were quite a few options to choose from. I opted for the prosciutto baguette, this is the Ficelle, but also got the ham/cheese on a pretzel type baguette??? (idk, shaped like a baguette but pretzel!) Both had amazing flavor! The french butter and orange marmalade made for a nice, tangy, but not too sweet flavor to compliment the meats and cheeses. It was my first time there but will definitely be back to try other menu item! If you find yourself in Long Beach, it's worth the stop. read more

Very cute little spot and although I was very excited to try this place, sadly, it was just OK. I thought I could not go wrong with the Brie and prosciutto sandwich but the Brie was the opposite of creamy and in all everything was so dry. I received too much of the brine in my sandwich from the Brie. Maybe it was just a bad day??? read more

ambiance and vibes slayed. the inside is decorated w merch and other food items to contribute to the homely/comfy feeling evoked from being in the space. ordering is simple. i would not recc this place for groups larger than 4+ unless yall are planning to eat outside. i ordered a croque monsieur (ham and cheese on a yummy toasted sourdough) despite the ingredients being v simple it allowed me to appreciate the freshness of the bread/meltiness of the cheese/the plentiful ham. the customer service is very much smiles and warmth, especially when they're calling out your order! i cant wait to try more when im back in lb and i can def see this place blowing up in popularity in the future :D read more

La 'Croque - croque monsieur - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California

Fabulous pastries and sandwiches! So happy Claudette was able to come back with her delicious pastries and cookies. Also a big Yes to the friendly staff and fun Instagram. The interior has a few small tables to enjoy your yummy treats. Last visit I had the yummy banana bread, SO good!! Can't wait to go back:) read more

This place is a nice little hole in the wall place. Alittle hard to find , and parking SUCKS considering it's long beach. At first I thought this sandwich was really skinny lol because it was. But it was long. And actually half way I was pretty filled from the bread. I was surprised. And the bread is really good, maybe it's the French butter with it or the brie but mmmm mmmm mmmm!! I wonder if they sell the French butter by itself... I would buy! read more

La 'Croque - Sandwiches Near Me - Long Beach, California