Loaded Cafe - Long Beach

Locally sourced ingredients

Women-owned & operated

Came for dinner after hearing great recommendations from friends about this DTLB staple. Did not…read moredisappoint! Food was great and the ambiance is really beautiful, totally transported to a whole different location. Our server was Francis and he was phenomenal, we asked for his recommendations on starters and entrees and also for a wine. We first had the mint lemonade which was refreshing, and then had a Chablis bottle of wine to accompany the entrees. All in all, a great experience and I am glad to have finally tried this spot out! Shoutout to Francis!

The ambiance here was absolutely amazing & the food was even better!! Our server Mary was so kind &…read moregave us really great food suggestions. It's a great place for a family dinner or a date night! I'll for sure be coming back!

Freshly baked pita

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BO-beau kitchen + roof tap

4.3(3.5k reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$$

A New Job, A New Milestone & A Chance to Rewrite the Narrative…read more My best friend and I have a tradition of celebrating new jobs with a nice dinner. Since this was her new job and a major milestone, I let her choose the restaurant. She had visited Bo-Beau last year but didn't get the full experience, so this was her chance to rewrite the narrative. And it was truly night and day. I researched the restaurant beforehand and was excited to see that Bo-Beau is part of the Cohn Restaurant Group, which I mostly associate with San Diego and South Orange County. After this experience, I really hope they're here to stay. I noted on our reservation that we were celebrating her new job, and for once, the restaurant actually read the note and acknowledged it. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was excellent. The hostess welcomed us downstairs, another staff member greeted us when we reached the rooftop, and our server quickly followed up. Then came the surprise: complimentary champagne for both of us. It was such a thoughtful gesture, especially because those little celebratory touches seem to be increasingly rare. Our server was also patient with our questions and attentive throughout the evening without being intrusive. We spent about 2.5 hours enjoying dinner and catching up over: Baked Brie Brussels Sprouts Steak Frites Everything was flavorful, and the entire experience felt relaxed, peaceful, and worth the price point. The food was great, but the hospitality is what earned the 5 stars for me. Real hospitality is paying attention to the guest, recognizing the occasion, and making people feel genuinely welcomed. My best friend got the celebration she wanted -- and a much better Bo-Beau experience this time around. Will definitely be returning!

Ordered a burger and a sandwich. The meat on both were dry…read moreand overcooked. The bun was good. I could literally get the same quality from Carl's JR. 5% was added to my bill for "cost of living". The staff were very nice. 3/5, would not come again. Too expensive for mid quality food.

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Crispy calamari

Saint & Second

4.3(3.6k reviews)

3.1 mi

Huge Thank you to Armando & Dimitri !!…read more we came for my birthday dinner with my family & i've come before and didn't have the best experience. But this visit made up for it definitely. As soon as we walked in Dimitri greeted us with the biggest smile and the most beautiful energy! then armando came and was so attentive, sweet & made sure we had everything we needed. Such a great experience thank you so much!

Food was good, the calamari with the Aioli was the best thing I had. The fried chicken was alright…read morealongside the cob salad, but nonetheless it was a good time. Service was phenomenal, our waiter kept on checking in and was extremely polite and charismatic. Ambiance of this restaurant is always cool and collective, along with a slight luxury feel. Great atmosphere, service workers seem to be content as well, love that.

Private Dining Room

Banana cream pie

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Shirley Temple and fruity non alcoholic drink

Ellie's

4.3(1.4k reviews)

We decided to explore more of Long Beach and picked Ellie's randomly with no expectation. Left so…read morehappy and satisfied! It was not busy as we were there for an early dinner. Despite how simple the food might look, everything was intentional, flavorful, fresh, and delicious! The shrimp and melon salad was a personal favorite - enjoying it outside on a beautiful day, it felt as if I was on a summer vacation in Europe. If we're ever back in town, we would love to try their handmade pasta and pizzas. The only downside is that parking is a little tricky in this area, so come a little earlier than your reservation time. But overall, we were happy with the food, service, and ambience. Thank you, Ellie's!

Came here with 2 other friends for a (late) Saturday lunch and we were seated immediately! We opted…read moreto sit outside in the patio area as the server said indoor seating was warmer, which was nicely shaded with umbrellas and a cool breeze. The only thing was that flies kept bothering us (my goodness were they hungry), but the waiter graciously gave us a spinning fly deterrent fan (which somewhat worked)... I suppose that's to be expected when you sit outside. We ordered 6 oysters to share ($5.50 each with 6 minimum oyster order) and the tagliatelle for each of us. The oysters were delicious and paired well with the provided seasonings. The tagliatelle was creamy and savory with the shrimp and scallops, but I was expecting the pork ragu and bone marrow butter to shine more in the dish- couldn't really taste them. Service was standard, parking is on the street but was not difficult to find. Overall this was a cute corner brunch/lunch spot

Interior

Hangar Steak Hash

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Mafaldine with spicy sausage

Sideburns

4.3(395 reviews)

1.3 mi

Random little neighborhood joint with a funky flair. Menu is extensive and the food matches the…read moremood! All of our food was amazing. We came all the way from Santa Clarita and we're not disappointed. Past all the namebrand places by the aquarium and came here and we're not disappointed. I had the work burger, which has fried portobello mushrooms. Others in our group had grilled cheese and poutine burger, and Italian burger and the hotdog and the breakfast burritos. No one was disappointed actually, we were surprisingly pleased with our selections. Sleeper items are the fried cheese curds by themselves. Make sure you get these. Also the onion rings are batter dipped. And beyond delicious! Only bummer is the drinks are cans, so if you need more than one drink, be prepared to pay for each can. The food was super delicious!!

We stopped by here because it was late and they were still open. Another reason I wanted to try it…read morewas because they served poutine, and I'm always on the lookout for places that offer it. It was really loud during our visit. I'm not sure if it's always that lively on Friday nights, but it was the weekend of Warped Tour, so there was a lot of music and energy. If you're looking for a quieter meal, this may not be the best night to visit. The food itself was good, but the wait was much longer than expected. We waited almost 40 minutes for our order. Unfortunately, my burger was also made incorrectly. I ordered the Bacon Bleu Burger but was served a different burger instead. Not quite sure what it was, but it had mushrooms and American cheese. Since we had already waited so long, I decided to just eat it rather than send it back. The burgers were flavorful, but they were smaller than I expected for the price, and they don't come with fries. To round out my meal, I ordered the poutine fries. They were decent. The fries were nice and crispy, which I appreciated. My husband ordered the Burger Don Chendo, and that ended up being the standout of the night. I usually don't like spicy food, but this burger had just the right amount of heat without being overwhelming. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but between the long wait, the incorrect order, and the portion size for the price, the experience was a bit hit-or-miss. I'd be willing to give them another try, especially for the Don Chendo burger, but I'm hoping for a smoother experience next time.

Inside dining art

Smash Burger with tots - @rayz

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Inside Decor

The Attic

4.2(8k reviews)

2.3 mi

I've been here before but never knew that they had happy hour. Well, it's a good thing that I know…read moreabout it now. Last visit we've been was for brunch and it was good. Booth the food and drinks were nice. This visit, we stopped by in the afternoon just as happy hour was starting. There was a good amount of people already inside which could be that in between lunch rush and beginning of happy hour. Getting a table was a cinch as we were seating right away on the patio. It is pet friendly which is also nice. Layout of the restaurant is, majority of the seating is outdoor which is covered. There's the dining area inside the restaurant which is pretty small, another patio to the side of that as well as the private room to the side for more of an intimate experience. Mainly the front patio and bar area tends to be the busiest. Staff were all amazing and friendly which is a major plus. Nobody wants to come an establishment where service is snooty and rude. Everyone was a major doll and the sweetest. Our waiter, I didn't get his name was the sweetest. As it was HH, they only had that menu available. Limited but still decent for what was offered. A good selection in cocktails items and for the price, they were great. As for food, same with limited items but pricing was great. They're known for the Mac and cheese with hot Cheetos as pretty much loads of the tables had ordered it. We've had it prior but this time opted out on it. Started off with one of their sangria which comes either red or white and an old fashioned. Both on the HH menu and very reasonable for 7.00 a pop. Cant beat that. Sangria was quite refreshing with the fruit slices while the old fashioned, it was strong. Actually worth it for 7.00. Food, a mixture of things to share. An order of their fries with parsley and rosemary with an aioli sauce for dipping, 8.00. The braised cheddar brat with house mustard, caramelized onions, Calabrian chili with basil and shallot for 11.00. Quite tasty and flavorful with all the topping and served in a nice roll. The chicken sandwich which was quite big. Fried chicken with cheddar and American cheese, chef sauce, pickles on a benne seed bun for 11.00. And lastly the attic cheeseburger with new school American cheese, pickles, grilled onion aioli, caramelized onions on a benne seed bun cooked medium for 12.00. It was tasty but between that and the chicken sandwich, chicken takes the leads. Pricewise for the sandwiches was great. Everything is à la carte on the menu. They do have other main dishes but we just stuck to the sandwiches. Also a second round of drinks was had. The mango margaritas and the classic. Both tasty and for 7.00 a pop, can't beat that. The whole experience was great. Service was excellent and all the staff were amazing. Patio seating is great as it's perfect for people watching and enjoying the outdoor. Until next time.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed The Attic yet - we come here so often! I will follow up with a…read morenew review and photos the next time I go. For now, PLEASE get the 12 layer chocolate cake slice. That is my PSA, thank you.

Covered bar area.

Chocolate croissant

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Mac & Cheetos

Broken Spirits Distillery

4.6(1.1k reviews)

I had an incredible experience with some of the best service I've ever had! Throughout the evening,…read moreJoey, the bartender, made sure everyone felt welcome and was kind and attentive. He was excellent at what he did and infused the environment with such tremendous energy. If you want delicious cocktails and top-notch service, you should definitely stop by and ask for him!

Joey was a fantastic bartender and gave me some of the best service I've ever received! He ensured…read morethat everyone had a wonderful time and was amiable and attentive. His unique beverage was undoubtedly one of the highlights, and it must be reintroduced! You already know you're in capable hands if Joey is working.

Indoor seating

Baked Brie

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Outdoor seating area

Kin Long Beach

4.6(2.3k reviews)

Ordered my food to go, but cool atmosphere inside. I would totally go back for a work happy hour…read more Was greeted with a smile by staff, and they seemed very friendly.

I had the beef mango curry with rice, spicy, and it sure had a kick. It was lovely food and great…read moreservice. The reasturant itself is very beautiful and well taken care of. Would definitely come back here!

Dining Area

Crisp veggies flavorful beef

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Mango beef curry

The Ordinarie

4.1(976 reviews)

Dear Team at The Ordinarie Tavern,…read more The Ordinarie has officially become one of our favorite places! We love it so much that we cannot wait to bring more of our friends and family. During our visit, we wanted to try everything on the menu. The presentation was very nice, the food and the cocktails was delicious, the portions were just right and the prices were reasonable. Booking a reservation was super easy. I reserved a patio table for 6 guests at 6:30pm on a Friday night in the middle of summer! I was easily able to modify it and received text verification of my reservation. I didn't pay a dime to use the online booking system. The ambiance was very nice, semi private and the weather was perfect However, the best part of our evening was our server, Isabella. She was incredibly welcoming, attentive, animated, and knowledgeable. She truly made our night! With much gratitude, Brenda

I've been coming here for years now. Every year, I do the xmas pop ups at least twice in Dec with…read moremy group of friends. I've been to every Halloween pop up, they have been doing this for 2 years now. I was there on Sunday 10/04 and had the MOST HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. First, it started at the enterance. My reservation was at 3:45pm. Security checked our ID's and then asked us if we had a reservation. He asked us to wait in line. We were the first ones in line with a reservation anyways and figured we would have to wait just like the others who were still waiting for their 3:30 reservation. No biggie. But. then a much larger group came and stood in front of us who had a 4pm reservation. We didn't think much of it and were waiting patiently until 3:30 and 4pm were called up first and seated before us. It wasn't even 4pm yet! Made security aware of his mistake and we barely got an apology. I let it go and still had to wait more time to be seated. So then we get seated, it takes 30 mins to just get water. No one has came around to take our order or say they will be with us in a few, nothing. As we are waiting another party of 2 come and sit next to us. They waited half the time and were helped before us!!! Welp, it gets worse you just wait. We get our food first, still no drinks. Drinks got there much later. Well, I started to eat my food cause I didn't want it to get cold. Not time to wait for drinks water will do. I bite into my pot pie it was barely warm. I decide to keep eating it until i got to end of the bite and that's when i got cold juice and the dough was mushy. I made the waitress aware (she had just taken over our table) and she put in another order. Not even 5 mins later, I get my second order. I noticed one bit was a little burnt on top but whatever at this point i'm not trying to ruin the experience for my friend. I go to pull apart my 2 bites and i notice the reason why they were stuck. The dough was RAW and the chicken inside was FROZEN. I had my friend poke it because i was shocked and couldn't belive this BS. Called the waitress over she was really sorry and i showed her how i couldn't even cut into the chicken and you could see the ice on the chicken. She offered to bring out another order but I was done. I didn't want to be disrespected yet again by this establishment. She said she would have the manager come talk to me. I didn't really care to do so but he came. He came to the table a little strong and aggressive. Telling me he actually touched the bite and it was WARM. My friend and I sat there SHOCKED! We all poked it and felt it ICE COLD!!!! So, basically calling me a liar to my face. He's telling me he will get another order out, I refused. I told him I would only pay for the 2 drinks and 1 order of the pot pies. He kept going on about how it was only the second day and he didn't hire enough staff and blah blah blah. I don't mind waiting i'm okay with that. But when others are seated before me and waited before me, then the food went from cold to FROZEN. I have a damn problem. He should've saved his "apology", if you can call it that. He did cover our 3 items which was the least he would do after all disrespect i've endured. I sat there waiting for my friend to finish her food and we finished drinks and left. Cindy our waitress took over after the first waitress left to lunch. She was really nice and none of this was her fault. I asked if I could tip her and she refused and said we didn't have to. I wanted to so I did. I insisted! At this point, the manager came around the corner and i could hear him on her about the tip. I had to intervene and tell him I WANTED TO DO THIS FOR HER. He was really out of line with her!!! She was trying to explain to him that i insisted on tipping and he was not listening to her! Get a new manager. This guy is not a people person. He's a gaslighting individual who has now cost you loyal customer. Days ago I get one of your loyal customer emails. Nice way of treating your loyal customers. P.S. It was very obvious who they wanted to seat & serve first and it wasn't the Latina and Black girl.

View into the patio

Grilled Chicken Sandwich|ISM Beer

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Drink specific cocktail glass

Dolores

4.1(1.5k reviews)

1.4 mi

Dolores, what can I say...exceptional! I've been coming here since when it was previously The…read moreSocial List. The food, service, just the overall hospitality never disappoints! The restaurant is family owned, and they not only treat their patrons like family, but they treat their staff with the utmost support and love. The food! Every single item I have eaten thus far has been so delicious! Today I had the pot roast....so damn good! My husband had his favorite: the western bacon vegan cheeseburger. He says it tastes better than Carls Jr! We also had the Kung Pao Cauliflower...it has just enough of a spicy kick that doesn't overwhelm the rest of the taste. They also do a once a month event called on a Tuesday called the Good Luck Vinyl Club. It's a listening session focused on one particular album. Speciality cocktails are made the for the event along with a limited menu selection since it's get really packed and sells out! I would highly recommend going to this event if you can! The ambiance, its open air space and very welcoming. It's a wonderful spot to gather with your friends, family, or even if you go solo! It's a must go to spot and has deep roots in the Long Beach community! Thank you Navarro family! What a great place to call my favorite restaurant (along with your Lola's, of course!)

If you are gluten-free or celiac, do not go here. Based on the reviews and the phone call I just…read morehad with the manager, they do not have an understanding of what they're serving, and are unknowingly mistreating their guests. The manager's attitude was less than professional, and did nothing to offer any reassurance

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Pulled Pork and Artichoke Flatbread and Peanut Butter French Toast Waffle. Both so good!!

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Chilaquiles

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Maggy Z.

1 year ago

After hearing great things about Loaded Cafe's food and drinks, I decided to finally give it a try. We were seated right away, which was a good start. I ordered the iced coffee flight (which I was really looking forward to) and my mom got a regular hot coffee. It took a while for our server to come back and take our food order, which wasn't ideal. We ordered the chilaquiles verdes, chorizo and eggs, and a French toast to share. Unfortunately, the food was a bit underwhelming. The chilaquiles were disappointing--no cheese, no sour cream, just chips, salsa, and eggs, with a side of cold beans. The chorizo and eggs were the highlight of the meal--hard to mess that up. The French toast lacked flavor and was slightly undercooked. The biggest letdown was the service. Our server never checked on us after taking our order, and we had to flag down another server (who seemed annoyed) just to get assistance. No refills, no follow-up. Overall, I wanted to love this place, but between the mediocre food and poor service, I left disappointed. Not sure I'd rush back anytime soon. read more

Moni L.

8 years ago

I was a bit skeptical about this place taking some reviews here on yelp, I have paid two visits this passed week and removed my original one to better my whole thought on this place. Originally, my waitress was named Veronica. As for my first visit she made it fantastic and fulfilled all my needs. She's pretty generous and hilarious if you ask me. As for my second visit, I decided to switch up my order and try their waffles. I might be a little strange for being that type of person to visit multiple times but this location brings a homelike feeling. Today I was sat and served by Stephanie. I was interested in getting the supreme combo and I wasn't so sure if I wanted plain pancakes (taking I had waffles in mind). Soon enough ANOTHER great waitress available to make modifications to my order. She suggested to get my desired waffle for a bit extra. As said in my original review, this place is all and all amazing. Service is greatly displayed through all the staff. This is my official Yelp review and I'm officially going to become a regular! Let's go loaded cafe! read more

adam f.

14 years ago

I am truck driver and frequently eat at different restaurants almost every day in last 5 days i have been in 10 restaurant in 5 different state i measure food with quality value, portion they serve the coffee was good the 4.99 breakfast was great 2 bacon, pancakes, hash brown, 2 eggs i had break fast the day before in Dennys restaurant and I-Hop the day before these two restaurants the bacon was so thin i could see through the bacon not this place the bacon was so thick i actually could chew on it hash brown was cooked very good brown and crunchy on both side fully cooked on inside without burning the hash brown. the pancake as fully cooked and egg was very good. The server she was quick with coffee and taking care of us, I wished they were in Houston would gone there frequently will visit if we come back to long beach CA. Price, portions,taste, quality all excellent very clean also.will recommend read more

Chesney T.

8 years ago

While traveling from Michigan we stayed the night at the motel 6 . My wife and I had several options for dinner and we decided to try loaded cafe next door to our hotel. WOW!!! As soon as we walk in we was greeted by Leslie and Stephanie. They both we very cheerful and Stephanie seated us right away. The attention to the details of our order was unbelievable. Stephanie is a natural. FYI special notice pay attention to these two workers. They both made us feel from the moment we walked into the door that we had made the right choice. Management look for a manager position for these two employees. We have never ate here before but I recommend anyone in the area call first see if Stephanie is working. I'm sure you will feel the same read more

Chhiya C.

7 years ago

So we came before it was decent but today was so disappointing the restaurant was not that busy but for some reason they sat us in the back were no one can see and there was booth open. I was pissed but I dont like saying anything cause I don't want spit in my food not saying they will but if they sit you in the back were no one can see you yeah like I trust this place. Feel like they put us in the back so no one could see us so I will never come again service was ok after you say something that when they wanna sit you somewhere els but dont be nice after you did what you did maybe I'm over exaggerating cause I dont like to be hidden in the back like I dont matter bit never again will I step in here again. read more

Wen D.

2 years ago

I recently visited this location and had a fantastic experience. the food was exceptional and the service was top-notch! The flavors were rich, and the portions were generous. Our server was attentive and friendly, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. However, the one drawback was the surprising $4 credit card transaction fee added onto our bill. While I understand that businesses have expenses, it seems excessive considering banks charge much lower fees per transaction. I find this action very unreasonable. Overall, I would recommend Loaded Cafe for the quality of food and service, but be aware of the additional fee if you plan to pay by card. read more

Danny Ernesto N.

1 year ago

Just visited Loaded Cafe in Long Beach and had such a great experience! The food was delicious -- I ordered the Machuca torta and chilaquiles, and both were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The torta was loaded (pun intended) and super satisfying, and the chilaquiles had the perfect amount of crunch and sauce. Service was on point too -- the staff was friendly and made sure everything was taken care of without being overbearing. Definitely one of those spots where you leave full and happy. Highly recommend if you're looking for a solid, tasty brunch or breakfast spot in the area. I'll be back for sure! read more

Abraham S.

14 years ago

It is a great place, very nice customer service and delicious food, you might get the feeling that you are in the wrong place or neighborhood specially if you are visiting L.A "Long Beach" , but once we got seated every thing got changed, all of us me, my wife,my 5 years old boy and 2 years old daughter had a real great time and food. if you really want to compare it to ihop , I will give ihop 2 stars and 5 stars to loaded kitchen. I will definitely go there again whenever im in the area. Please keep up the great food and customer service. read more

Sylvia L.

8 years ago

The food here is delicious! If you have a sweet tooth you will love this place. They are very generous with their servings. The service was good as well. My family and I were greeted immediately upon entering and were seated. The server, Stephanie was so sweet and kind. She made us feel welcomed which is very important to me. I'm not one to leave reviews but I was very impressed with this place. Everyone in my family got something different and we were all amazed by the quality of the food. I'm happy I discovered this place! read more

Erick H.

11 years ago

This is the best place ever.The manager welcomed me and lead me to my table.My server was awesome.I ordered coffee and she made sure that my coffee didn't get empty.I ordered the wing basket.The buffalo wings was the was part.The habanero ketchup was the best ketchup I ever tried and it was kinda spicy.The place was clean and it was quiet.All I want to say is manager keep doing the best you can.I hope you guys stop by and eat here you won't regret it.I love Loaded Kitchen Cafe. read more

Jackie C.

109

7 years ago

I really really really wanted to like this place. It's a cute cafe but.. after waiting an hour we were so disappointed. The food did not justify the high prices. The service was neglectful and never checked in on us. Come on.. breakfast is really hard to screw up on but they managed. Over hard eggs were just short of over easy.. the toast came out after 10 more minutes of waiting. We won't be giving lunch or dinner a try sorry. read more

Jeni H.

3 years ago

So, stumbled upon this place and it was a total surprise package! The place had a relaxed diner vibe, and the staff and servers were very friendly. The food option was great- traditional Mexican and American. The whole experience was like hanging out with friends and family while munching on some seriously tasty grub. We also took home some delicious cakes. This spot's now on my brunch radar for sure. Can't wait to go back! read more

Kassandra D.

8 years ago

Today my husband took me here for breakfast and it was absolutely amazing. Since it was mothers day, it was really busy but we got seated really fast. Our waitress, Edith, was the best. She always kept checked up on us to make sure we had everything we needed. My husband and I both ordered french toast and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend this place. So far, it's the breakfast I've had. read more

Carlos S.

8 years ago

Decided to try Loaded Cafe today to avoid the typical busy restaurants on Mother's Day and was happy I did. Great service, short wait, and delicious food. Definitely try the crepes if you come here. Family ordered the chilaquiles and chorizo and eggs and they were very happy with their selections as well. Our waitress, Edith, was friendly and attentive which made the experience that much better. read more

Contemporary D.

1 year ago

I got an order of crunchy enchiladas and a Jamaica drink. The crunchy enchilada is not you traditional enchilada but most likely Chilaquiles. The Jamaica drink is a little bit too sweet for my taste. Beside those two observations the Conchitas calientes with coffee taste great. I'm giving it 5 starts because the food is more like home made and taste great. read more

Anthony G.

275

1 year ago

I've been to Loaded Cafe a few times now, and it never disappoints. The food is delicious and the portion sizes are huge -- definitely worth the price. I ordered the steak and eggs and it's full of flavor. The staff was friendly and the service was fast even though the place was packed. This is definitely one of my go-to breakfast spots. Highly recommend! read more

Michele C.

11 years ago

This cafe hands down is the best place to eat while your stay in long beach! As soon as you walk in the door you get greeted not only by one staff member but all the staff. They are sooo welcoming. Plus the food is great!!! Our hotel is right next restaurant and we ate breakfast here during all whole stay! I highly recommend the load cafe to everyone!!! read more

Brian A.

11 years ago

This is the best place I ever been.This is also the best place in Long Beach. The service was outstanding and the place was super clean. The little piggy combo was bomb and also the caramel blintz I tried. The manager and my server kept on checking on us. If you ever want to go to a good place I highly recommend you guys to come and try this place. read more

Freddy L.

11 years ago

Loaded Kitchen is the best place in Long Beach.I like how they keep the place clean and the service is freaking amazing.My favorite omelette is the Sirloin Omelette.The meat is so soft and very juicy.I tried the new york cheese pancakes and they were so good.I recommend this place people.Thank you Loaded Kitchen you guys are the best. read more

Adam R.

11 years ago

This is the best place I ever ate.The best part was the food.The sirlion omelette was tasty and juicy.The fresh strawberry lemonade was so good even though i wanted a refill but there is no free refills for it.The service was off the hook.I give thanks to all the servers and cooks.Loaded kitchen is the best i recommend this place. read more

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(226 reviews)

I've never tried this place because they have so many different kinds of cuisine. I thought they…read morecan't be good at all of them so I wouldn't know what to get. I tried it on 908 Day because they offered a great deal for the city wide event. I got a chicken quesadilla. It is so good!! I will be coming back to try some other items. Service was good too.

Volunteering has many benefits, including saving up to $16.49 on a single order of pasta!…read more This probably necessitates an explanation. Over a decade ago, I volunteered for a special event in Long Beach and was given a volunteer shirt to wear during the event. The shirt has the words "Long Beach", and it was a good thing I saved this shirt because it really did save me $16.49 on an order of pasta! I only recently learned about 908 Day when I picked up a 908 Day booklet from a different business in Long Beach. After perusing said booklet and all the deals listed, I determined that, besides a free car wash, Tony's Kitchen offered the best deal: Any pasta for $9.08 from 2 to 8 PM, though there was a stipulation that stated some items, including steak, would be excluded. I arrived just after 7 PM, and it was just about packed! There were a couple of tables open, but nobody at the front desk to greet me. I went up to the counter in the rear of the restaurant to ask about the 908 Day promo since it mentioned what I said earlier about some pastas being excluded from the $9.08 deal. 908 Day booklet in hand, I spoke to a younger server and asked her which of the pastas would be excluded from the $9.08 deal, and she mentioned all of the pastas on the menu would be eligible for that pricing. She then asked if I wanted to dine in or order to go. I initially said "to go", but then she said the deal was dine-in only even though the booklet didn't specify that as a stipulation. Well, okay I guess, but it didn't leave the best first impression, that's for sure. She told me I'd be seated in a bit, and so I sauntered back to the front desk to wait until I got seated at a table for two closest to the front door with less lighting compared to all the other tables for four. The other, older server handed me a menu for me to look over. I studied the menu and was intent on getting a $24 pasta dish since $24 was the highest price tag on their pasta menu. Furthermore, I saw that all but one of those dishes would use chicken as the main protein; the odd one out was the Creamy Chipotle Shrimp, which sounded like a winning combo that I had to go for. The pastas with chicken sounded good too, but the shrimp was calling my name. As I was looking through the menu, I noticed a party of four was seated at a table right in front of me, and they were given glasses of water by the younger server before the older server came back to take my order. Hey! What about me? Well, it only took a minute more for the older server to come take my order. Even though shrimp is not the same as steak, I wanted to confirm with her that the Creamy Chipotle Shrimp would still be eligible for the $9.08 pricing, to which she answered affirmatively, and that was my final decision. She then asked, much to my surprise, if I wanted for here or to go. I didn't want to walk back to my car through a dark alley in the dark, so I chose "to go". She then took the menu and went back to relay my order to the kitchen crew. And so I waited. They had two TVs, one showing the LA Dodgers and the other showing LA Angels, so that kept me company while I was scrolling through my phone during my wait. I wish I had remembered to ask how long it would take for them to prepare my order, but I timed the wait to be approximately 20 minutes before the older server approached me with a takeout bag. I hadn't paid up to this point, so a part of me thought that an unethical customer could just snatch the order from her hands and run out. Of course, I'd never do such a thing, but she did instruct me to go up to the front to pay. Wouldn't it have been easier to just pay up front instead of asking me to take a seat at a table? I guess they like to do things the long way. When she rang me up, she did specify I had to be wearing "Long Beach", which was clearly present on my shirt, and so I had to point it out. I almost thought she was going to say "not good enough", but luckily, she still honored the 908 Day pricing. When I got home, I saw the pasta came in an aluminum pie tin with a plastic cover, and a piece of garlic bread was wrapped in aluminum foil. However, they didn't include utensils?! Surely, they could have included at least a fork, don't you think? The portion size seemed quite small for $24, but reasonable for $9.08 + tax. However, I counted only 5 pieces of shrimp in the pasta; I thought there would have been a few more for that price point, but at least the shrimp was peeled. The pasta was cooked al dente, and that creamy chipotle sauce was packed with so much flavor that I believe they added too much salt to the sauce. Garlic bread was good too, especially when I used it to scoop up the remaining sauce on the pie tin after I finished the pasta. Even though I enjoyed the pasta, I didn't enjoy my overall experience enough to give a 4th star. I'd consider a return visit for 908 Day next year if they offer the same deal, but not so much if I have to pay full price.

The Coffee Cup Cafe

4.3

(2.8k reviews)

This cafe really has it all: great staff/service, food that is cooked with care and a relaxing…read moreatmosphere.

No notes. Vegetarian…read morereview: - chorizo omelette w/veggie chorizo was delicious. Potatoes were great. - Arnold Palmer's are on the lighter, unsweetened side. You can ask for more lemonade. - service was outstanding - parking was a breeze on a Saturday around 11.45am.

The Potholder Cafe P3

4.0

(592 reviews)

The omelettes here are delicious and they have a huge variety of different breakfast foods. I will…read moresay some of their combos had an insane amount of food like you could seriously feed two people with just one meal. We came on a Sunday morning and it was definitely crowded. Service is a little slow, but it doesn't seem so bad if you're with a group of people. This place definitely has local vibes written all over it. You could tell many customers come here often. Definitely come hungry!

Anytime I visit a breakfast place I always order their traditional standard two eggs two sides of…read moremeat and potatoes or pancakes. The people were friendly, checked in a couple times with us. It was not bad. The food was just OK. I wouldn't say spectacular by any means. The pancakes are a little bit dry, but I guess for the price point it wasn't too bad $14. I probably won't come back here if I wanted to choose a breakfast place but nonetheless it gives you what you need. Small inside seating, but mostly outdoor.

Dairy Market By Breezy's

4.4

(154 reviews)

Absolutely loved our experience here! Our server was incredibly sweet, kind, and patient,…read moreespecially with my 3-year-old daughter, who wasn't exactly on her best behavior that day. She was so understanding and made us feel completely comfortable. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and we had such a wonderful time. My daughter especially loved the Oreo pancakes, which were a huge hit! We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and excellent service!

I liked this place quite a lot! I came here for brunch this past weekend with some of my besties…read moreand the food here was actually good! I got the nachos with the beans on the side and with chorizo on top of that with a biscoff matcha latte sub out regular milk for oat milk!

Black Pork

4.6

(182 reviews)

Cheeseburger down to French fries was excellent The fries were crispy and soft in the middle. The…read moreCheeseburger was juicy

It's our second time to Black Pork, but this time we went to try their LB food scene week specials…read more I remember my first time trying out this place was really good too, although maybe at that time I ordered too much of fried and fatty stuff haha so it felt heavy. This time we ordered the specials which come with empanada (potatoes and chorizo), mussels in some sort of "curry" like sauce, and and braised short rib with rice (you can also choose mashed potatoes instead of rice). You order at the counter, so we pay ahead. The verdict: wow. Everything was just wow. Such a great combination of food, I shared it with my bf and the whole thing was $31 before tax and tip. It was so good. The empanada was probably one of the best one in the city (the only contender is selva's empanada), the mussels were so good and the sauce too. Short rib with rice was amazing. It has more fat than meat lol but still really delicious. We brought our dog and they have a front patio with high chairs. It was a nice day so it worked out perfectly. The neighborhood is a little "sketchy" to me, this restaurant is literally surrounded by dive bars. I would imagine if they were located in downtown or 4th st, or Belmont then it would be so packed. But then maybe it would be even way more expensive. The price right now is great for what you get. Go try this place if you appreciate tasty food!

Hof's Hut Restaurant & Bakery

4.3

(1.5k reviews)

I first ate here in the 80's. It is diner food done well. I ate breakfast here recently after my…read moreson's Long Beach State graduation. It is still a great place to grab a bite. I like this location in particular for Hof's Hut. I now live in Torrance, and like eating here over the Torrance location. I had not been back here for over 20 years. I am glad I was able to revisit Hof's at its best.

Their food has become just above acceptable. It's not stellar anymore…read more All these rave reviews are people who have a life long history and are reliving their past. My wife likes their turkey dinner, I like their chicken pot pie ... there's your recommendations. But Hof's Hut isn't capable of serving ripe fruit any longer, and they don't care. I know they don't care because I have complained several times, and nothing gets done. Nothing changes. I have asked friends if they had the fruit and they laugh and say, "raw". Their cantaloupe is alway crispy-raw. It's a 50/50 chance with the melon. Their cooks should be ashamed of themselves for serving it. More over management should be embarrassed that they aren't checking the quality of what is being served. Yes, I am upset about this. This has been going on for almost two years since I first complained. Does it matter? Only in that makes me question if they can't handles something as simple as fruit being ripe, what else is being ignored or over looked in the that kitchen?

Marilus Bakery

4.8

(136 reviews)

This is a small family business that is a gem. When you…read morearrive, you're always greeted with a smile. I've always had a pleasant experience here regardless of the time. Ive dined in and ordered togo many times a month. Their food is made fresh. Their salsa verde is always a satisfying spice whether it's on the chilaquiles or on the side with a torta de asada. They always had a special for their pan dulces--buy 3 and get it at a reduced price. Goes great with their cafe de olla! I believe it's worth it. When you dine in, order at the counter and they will serve you. Service is always attentive, sincere, and warm. It is spacious, so it will accommodate a big family gathering. It's also a nice space that welcomes single and small groups for a quick lunch--perfect for all.

I recommend this bakery for pupusas and pastries ! plus when you dine in they give you a little…read morecomplimentary soup ! who doesn't love a little complimentary soup ! the girls working are very sweet and attentive ! also they have smoothies and juices ! thislocation is in a little shopping center that is usually full but I always find parking ( I'm sure you'll find parking too) . there plenty of seating inside

Gaucho Cafe

3.4

(109 reviews)

We stopped in the other night for a World Cup and were able to get a bunch of items off the happy…read morehour menu and thought it was pretty awesome location, right off the beach. They also have a couple huge TVs which were absolutely perfect for hanging out. We got the empanadas and the crust was super flaky, but it was a bit oily. One of the beers was a bit flat but modelos were tasting great. The server was SUPER attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Grabbing food and drinks right in the beach was super nice and especially with the view from the rooftop patio.

I guess these dudes are super selective on who they serve. sat at their bartop hoping to get a beer…read moreand snack and legit seemed like I was getting ignored by the bartender. Maybe I looked suspicious I don't know‍. Had no problem serving a girl that sat right after me. First time I ever experienced this type of behavior but def don't know if I'll ever be back here again. Cold nasty classest service. Omw to yardhouse I guess

Masa y Taza

4.2

(172 reviews)

Best breakfast burrito in Long Beach hands down. Bacon breakfast burrito with chipotle sauce was…read morehuge and packed with flavor, plus coffee that actually tastes amazing. 10/10 will be back!

Been here several times and the quality is always consistent. The cafe is clean and beautiful with…read moreplenty of seats. Sometimes I see people working on their laptops. My go to order is always the classic breakfast burrito with bacon, and as you can tell they provide plenty of protein and the tortilla is delicious! This time I also ordered the churro French toast and it was amazing! Will be adding it into the rotation. As for coffee, we tried their mazapan banana coffee, but it was very sweet. I personally prefer stronger coffee. Overall, great food but be prepared to wait a bit for the order to come out.

Paninis

4.2

(414 reviews)