My husband and I had such a great experience at Nonna Mercato's in Bixby Knolls! We started off…read moreour meal with Nonna's Cultured Butter & Jam Classic Country Bread. For our main course, I had the Rigatoni with fennel sausage, rucola, lemon & chili and my husband had the Steak Frites with aspen hanger steak, fresh cut frites & bearnaise sauce. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was friendly and very attentive. Everything was fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and it's clear they put a lot of care into what they do. The seating is outdoors in a nice patio area. Inside there is a bakery with yummy looking breads, cakes, muffins, croissants, coffees & more. This restaurant is a great addition to the neighborhood & definitely a place I'll be coming back to! Please be advised that there is little or no parking in their back lot but street parking is available. The yummies inside or worth the seeking a parking space. I recommend this neighborhood gem.

I've been to Nonna Mercato a few times, previously just for bakery/coffee items to go, but most…read morerecently to have lunch on their patio. Bakery Review - solid pastries and coffee, but one pastry I had previously and recalled being a stand out, was not great the next time I got it, so what seems like it should be consistently good is perhaps not. Restaurant Review - very fussy table policy...there were at least 6 tables open and they wouldn't seat 2 out of 3 of our party until all of us were there. I get it if you're busy/have a waitlist, but to make us stand there while the table we eventually had sat empty the entire time we waited was a little annoying. Then, at the end of our meal, they told us our time at the table had expired. Really? In terms of the food, it was fine, nothing to write home about. It was more the service that was so off putting. The coffee was cold when served. At the end of the meal our server asked if we wanted desert, and when we asked for a desert menu he just said "Oh, you need to just go inside and look." It could have been worded more appropriately to say something like "We have great pastries and treats inside if you have room for desert" rather than "Would you like desert?", which leads to a dead end since he didn't offer any. And after reading other reviews, I wonder if we would have been allowed to eat those pastries at the table anyway? I'm in the area frequently, but will try other places going forward after these last couple of disappointing visits.

Love Gustos! Such a Long Beach hidden gem of a coffee shop. If there's a line, it's worth it. The…read morepastries really taste authentic and traditional, feels like they're made with love. Also they have great coffee. They have a cute but small patio. It's a must try in LBC.

I finally had the chance to try this place only because it was a semifinalst for James Beard…read more The staff was really nice. Parking can be a little tough to find. The pastries don't have prices listed so I was pretty shocked when 3 pastries cost $19. I understand small businesses have to charge a premium to stay open. I ordered a Oreja, Dona and chocolate pan. It was just ok. The Dona had no distinct flavor to it. Just plain dough pastry with almonds on top. Was not worth the $9.50. I'm glad I tried this place but I probably won't be back.

We are so fortunate to have Laurie's Pie Bar here. To have such an awesome place in such a…read moredifficult area to do business... When I cook and entertain, I like to order from here via Door Dash. Everyone raves what a treat it is. I'm super picky with food and only eat at places that have high-quality ingredients and which take care to prepare healthy stuff. I don't eat out much and get most of my food straight from farms. Laurie's is a very worthy spot.

Food The flight was…read morefantastic. Louisiana - A balanced dopamine bomb. Delicious. 4.8/5 Raspberry - A bit too sweet but excellent. 4.6/5 Mexican chocolate - Incredible. 4.9/5 Key lime - Tart and excellent. 4.7/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4.8/5

This place is delicious!!!! Whenever a vegan place pops up,…read morepeople say, "You can't even tell it's vegan", and I can always tell. But not San & Wolves! There are a bunch of items that easily pass for non vegan baked delights! Bitsu Bitsu mochi donuts! Wow All the Pandesal! Beautiful My wife is pinay and she loves it, need I say more? It's also paired with a Filipino inspired coffee shop next door. If you are feeling like having a flip style morning. Head over to 4th and Mira Mar. You won't be disappointed

Full of fun Filipino pastries $5-7…read more + Corn bibingka ($5) sweet and grainy. (7.8/10) + Figgy honey bibingka ($5) too sweet for me but reminded me of malay sponge cake. (6/10) + Ube cheese pandasal ($5) was okay, cheesy and soft. (6.7/10) + Ube ensaymada ($6) my first time! Super super soft w this crunchy crystal + ube cream (7.9/10) + Pandan cinny bun ($7) more cinnamon than pandan but soft! (7/10)

Im so happy to know this bakery exists! We've lived here for a few years now and just learned about…read morethis Filipino bakery when I searched for sans rival. Unfortunately, by the time we arrived in the late afternoon, they already ran out of sans rival individual slices (and we couldn't finish a whole cake) so I will need to come back and try it BUT we did get the passion fruit calamansi cheesecake and loved it. The cashier was so nice and answered all of our questions and the shop was so cute and located in a very cute area. Excited to come back again soon!

Hidden bakery with interesting filipino fusion sweets! I…read moreordered the slice of ube cheesecake creme brulee and banana cream pie. The ube cheesecake was good thick and decadent but i didn't care for the cream pie a little dry. You're in the area I would recommend getting one of slices.

I have loved getting brownies from this bakery & their location in Seal Beach for over a decade!…read moreI'm partial to their massive gooey brownies that have chocolate frosting as well as other toppings depending on which you choose. The cookie dough is my personal favorite! I ordered one to go recently and the lady behind the counter was so kind to serán wrap my brownie extra to fit in my luggage to eat on the plane! I would not recommend trying to bring one of their brownies through TSA because they're so big and gooey that they do not allow them on, learn from my mistake! Thanks for the consistency on the taste and quality of these brownies!

Oh my gosh, this bakery is a sweet tooth's DREAM! The selection is absolutely wild. Cakes,…read morecookies, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and so many freshly baked goodies. The minute you walk inside, it literally smells like heaven! I got two cinnamon rolls, and when I tell you they are HUGE, I mean HUGE! You can even get the frosting on the side. They were only about $7 each, and honestly, with the size and quality, they look like they should cost $20! Absolutely delicious and worth every penny. The service was amazing too. The guys working the register were friendly, welcoming, and made ordering easy. There were about six people ahead of me, but the line moved along nicely. This is definitely a MUST-TRY bakery. Come hungry and be prepared to want EVERYTHING you see! Just an FYI, they are cash only, but they conveniently have an ATM located in the back of the bakery. Great vibe, amazing service, incredible selection, and delicious freshly baked treats. I will DEFINITELY be back!

I've been a longtime fan and customer of Colossus and was super bummed when they had to shut down…read moretheir seating. I was so excited to try out their new and improved space for dinner! The decor is cozy and chic, and I like that they kept it spacious instead of cramming a ton of tables and chairs in. I especially loved the little table lamps! Our server was very nice and helpful when we had questions. Caesar salad: I LOVED this. Perfect balance of flavors with perfect crunch. Word of warning is that it is anchovy heavy (including anchovy filets on top), so if you like to pretend the anchovy aspect of Caesar salads doesn't exist, this might not be for you! Roasted chicken: Loved the crunch on this too, and the salad and polenta were nice additions. I think the polenta was my favorite part of this dish lol. Kale pistou pizza (asked for no onions): My least favorite dish. We didn't realize it was vegan but as someone who generally likes vegan food, it just lacked flavor and felt very dry overall. The sourdough crust was good, at least. Peach mess dessert: Omg, the star of the show! Such an amazing dessert top to bottom, I loved the mix of textures and flavors. I could eat this every day! I probably would've given this 4 stars due to the pizza being that bland, but the dessert really elevated this whole meal. Can't wait to see all their different menus throughout the seasons! I hope they add a happy hour soon and I hope to see the return of their patio at some point!

Lovely brunch at the newly opened cafe portion of Colossus bakery…read more Stopped by the bakery first to grab their Cardamom roll. Which was delicious very "cardamomy" flavored, crispy layers. Dusted with Swiss pearl sugar. Just really yummy. Saw the almond croissant. Said oh will stop again on our way out. BIG mistake. Of course they were gone by then. Opted for the sticky toffee bun. She recommended warming before eating. What a nice little treat to share with my husband after dinner! Back to the cafe. Newly added as an adjoining space was vacated next to the bakery. Industrial modern interior. Spacious with 20(?) tables. Partners opted for the 2 egg breakfast. Eggs cooked perfectly as ordered. One ordered an omelet. Beautifully made. Would make Jacques Pepin or Thomas Keller proud. Thick sliced bacon. Thick sliced multigrain toast. Small side of spring mix salad adorned with watermelon radish. Very nice entree if you're an egg lover. Shared the French fries. They're like the ones my grandma made. Thick sliced potatoes deep fried. Crispy outside. Soft inside. Brings back pleasant memories. Get these if you're a French fry fan. The mushroom dip (think French dip with variety of sautéed mushroom in lieu of beef) was GREAT! Mushroom not overcooked, Muenster cheese draped atop. Crusty baguette bread. Although the dipping sauce was vegan based, the roasted mushroom base added enough umami for a deeply flavored dip. My only complaint was the clusters of oyster mushrooms were laid horizontally following the length of baguette. Which presents well but was a bit challenging to bite through. I dunno, maybe my teeth aren't sharp. Overall an outstanding dish. So my dilemma now is when to return to try the other menu items which didn't make my first cut. Parking is....well ya know...it's 2nd St. So the driver needs to be a good parallel parker. Cute shoes optional but be prepared to walk.

I really enjoyed these cookies ! It's worth the visit :) I…read morewanted a change from our nearby usuals Mrs fields and Crumble . This place was a great alternative, I will return! They can warm up the cookies per your request. Soft texture, the chocolate chip is not overly sweet. The s'mores was slightly sweeter than the chocolate chip , gooey chocolate ..yummmm! I liked the lemon, it was not tart. The biscoff u can never go wrong with that cookie butter flavor! And the oatmeal was pretty great as well. It's in the Long Beach 2nd street area so expect street parking or nearby parking at a lot w a meter. Customer service was nice. Clean ambiance . Cute merch! Bring quarters if you want something from the sticker machine .

Recently tried Foodologie for the first time and tried their new item: hot cookie sundae. I got the…read moreoreo cookie sundae that came with vanilla ice cream and oreo crumbs. My one request: PLS keep this on the menu!!! It is way better than a pizookie omg. They make it fresh so when it comes out it's warm and soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside (my fave type of cookie). This is the perfect sweet treat. It's a cute little shop with the sweetest workers! I will be back to try other goodies.

My recent visit was great! I happened to pass by OBRA Bakery on my way to Barnes & Noble and…read morespontaneously stopped by for a beef potato ball. I ended up ordering two potato balls, one for me and one for my boyfriend and asked them to package them separately. Each one came with their green sauce and aioli. I poured both sauces on top of the potato ball and the flavors blended really well together. The potato ball was savory and delicious! Customer service was also great. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Next time I will try the chicken potato ball.

This bakery was recommended to me by a friend, and I'm so glad she did! OBRA is a Latin American…read morebakery that serves sandwiches, pastries, desserts, and more. They have two locations, one in Long Beach and one in Santa Ana. Their Long Beach location is located in a shopping plaza, and I didn't have any trouble finding parking. They had lots of different items in their bakery case to choose from! We had to get their OBRA Balls, which come with beef or chicken. Their OBRA Beef Ball has ground beef and mozzarella surrounded by mashed potato and deep fried. It was cheesier than I expected! The OBRA Chicken Ball is a more of a cone shape and has shredded chicken, aji amarillo sauce, and cheese surrounded by mashed potato and deep fried. Both were tasty! They serve it with a side of their spicy mayo and green salsa for dipping. They're known for their empanadas, so we had to try some of these too! We got a Baked Chicken, Chicken Curry, Beef, and Ropa Vieja. Their Beef and Chicken are some of their most popular. The Beef Emapanda has spicy ground beef, onions, and potatoes, and their Chicken Empanada has shredded chicken, mild spicy creamy yellow chili sauce, onions, potatoes, and mozzarella cheese. The Chicken Curry is one of their newer empanadas and has diced chicken thighs cooked in mild spicy curry and coconut milk, steamed rice, bell peppers, onions, and cilantro. But my favorite was the Ropa Vieja! It has tasty shredded beef, onions, bell peppers, tomato, garlic, seasonings, and cilantro. The meat is so tender and juicy! For desserts, we got a Cocada and a Peach and Dulce de Leche Turnover. The Cocada is their coconut macaroon made with shredded coconut, covered with chocolate. It is massive! Very moist on the inside. I'll be back to try their sandwiches and get some more OBRA balls!

Such a beautiful morning breakfast date with my husband!…read more The service was friendly and welcoming, and the dining room has such a warm, inviting atmosphere. There wasn't a line when we arrived, so we were seated right away, and our food came straight from the kitchen fast and fresh. My latte was honestly one of the best I've had! The salsa tasted fresh with just the right amount of kick, and the muffins are always amazing, definitely a favorite. Great food, wonderful service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

Jongewaard's Bake n Broil is definitely a Long Beach classic, but for me, the food is pretty…read moremediocre for the prices they charge. On this visit, I ordered the pot roast sandwich. It was okay--nothing particularly bad about it, but also nothing memorable that would make me want to order it again. For the price and the reputation of this place, I expected more. We also ordered the chili cheese fries, and unfortunately the fries were soggy. With chili cheese fries, I still want the fries to have some texture and hold up underneath the toppings, but these didn't. I also tried the strawberry lush pie, and unfortunately I felt pretty much the same way. It was fine, but nothing that really wowed me. I understand why Bake n Broil has such a loyal following. It has that nostalgic, old-school diner feel and has been a Long Beach staple for years. I just think the prices are high compared with the overall quality of the food. For me, breakfast is still the way to go here. I've enjoyed their breakfast more than the lunch/dinner options I've tried. If I come back, that's what I'll stick with. Overall, it's a classic Long Beach spot, but based on this visit, I found the food mediocre and overpriced for what you get.