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.

My wife and I stopped by Ubuntu this morning for a pastry and coffee during our walk. We were so…read morepleasantly surprised by the quality of the pastry and the outstanding service that we decided to stay for breakfast. Akrivie was our server and was extremely professional, polite, and cheerful. We started with the Kouign-Amann, which was crispy, light, and not too sweet. It was the perfect accompaniment to their awesome cold brew. For breakfast, we ordered the seasonal toast and a Portuguese sausage, mushroom, and cheese omelette. The seasonal toast was excellent, just lightly sweet with fresh peaches and nectarines. The whipped ricotta and mascarpone were light and creamy without being too rich, and the toasted country bread stayed perfectly crisp, adding a wonderful crunch to every bite. The Portuguese sausage was cooked just right and had an outstanding flavor, especially with a little Dijon mustard. The omelette was a perfect French-style preparation: fluffy, soft, and filled with just the right amount of mushrooms and cheese. It was accompanied by a very fresh, crisp green salad. Sorry we didn't think to take food pics at the time. Elizabeth also stopped by our table to chat with us for a bit. Both she and Akrivie checked on us several times, refreshed our coffees, refilled our water glasses, and made sure we were completely satisfied. Ubuntu is a wonderful find, with excellent food, thoughtful service, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be back and look forward to becoming regulars.

The happy hour menu is definitely worth checking out! There's a great selection of food and drinks,…read moreand it's such a fun way to enjoy the restaurant without spending a fortune. The portions are satisfying, the menu has plenty of choices, and everything we tried was delicious. I especially loved the happy hour vibe -- perfect for meeting up with friends, grabbing a drink after work, or enjoying a casual bite. Great food, great specials, and a fun atmosphere. I'll definitely be back for happy hour again! Highly recommend checking out their happy hour menu!

It's inconvenient to get here and parking is troublesome, especially during busy weekends, but I'd…read morestill come back. The owners are still working in the restaurant and, sometimes, that level of caring about the customer experience is what makes a big difference. To end my meal, I had Cafe de Olla, which took me back to childhood with authentic cinnamon flavor, not fake flavored syrup or ground cinnamon that never integrates into the coffee. Paired that with flan. The flan is more cheesecake-like than traditional flan, but delicious nonetheless. I started the breakfast with a cortado, which lets you taste a little more of the quality of the coffee since there is less milk and it was good. I also had chilaquiles with carne al pastor and the bandera sauce option and sunny side up eggs. So many places struggle to make eggs truly sunny side up, but they nailed it. All tasty.

The food was amazing. Real authentic Mexican cuisine. The service was excellent, both husband and…read morewife offered their advice on what to order. The ambiance was relaxing and fun. They do allow dogs in the patio areas with water bowls up front and in back. This cafe is great for both having a pan Dulce with cafe de olla to go or sitting down for breakfast or lunch. Just an amazing place to check out while out for a stroll at the beach.

Came for the $3 Taco Tuesday night. Surprisingly not busy! Was worried about parking on the street…read morebut luckily we found a spot not too far of a walk away. They had sports playing on the TVs and the interior is pretty small. It's more of a casual vibe good for a chill night out. It kinda feels like a place where you order at the front and get takeout, but they have someone who will wait on your table if you choose to dine in. I came with a vegetarian friend and we had a fun time sampling the different taco meats and rating each. Here is my ranking: 1. Asada - I hate to be basic, but this was good for what it was. It tasted like they might have used mushroom meat, but this takes place as #1 for me because I think it could be a general crowd pleaser for any non-vegetarian. On the contrary, my vegetarian friend did not like it because she found it too dry. 2. Barbacoa - A very, very close second. The only reason it places behind asada is because asada is a classic. Barbacoa has good texture and I could eat a lot of these too. 3. Chorizo - This was the closest to tasting like its actual counterpart. I could eat a bunch of chorizo. Crumbly meat with lots of flavor. 4. Tinga - I'm not as familiar with tinga meat, but the pickled red onion that went with this taco gave it a savory taste. Good to try out but you're not missing out if you choose other flavors. 5. Chicken - Tasted like tofu meat? Not bad - I don't usually pick chicken for taco meat so this might be a personal preference choice. 6. Pastor - Sweet, but did not taste like pastor. Had a little trouble distinguishing between the pastor and the tinga at first, but came to the conclusion the pastor was the one with pineapple on it. I mostly prefer savory meats and while I don't mind the pineapple, the pastor I usually have is not sweet itself. If you like sweet meats, this might be worth getting. 7. Potato - Everybody can skip the potato. It's a fried potato taco, but the potato they use resembles a breakfast hash. The crispiness is nice, but the texture is flaky and the sauce doesn't save it. Even my vegetarian friend was let down by this one even though she had high hopes and usually likes potato tacos. Overall the server told us most of the taco meats were soybean based (not the pastor). I think the chorizo might be falafel, but that's a guess? Ended our meal with the Tres Leches as a dessert. Frosting is buttery and sweet (maybe a little too much frosting) but the cake goes super well with the milk. It sits in a soy milk bath which is a first for me. I wish they had added more soy milk! The menu is huge though. I was very tempted to try other stuff on the menu so I am very open to coming back and trying the breakfast platter (or getting more tacos again, yum).

I have been to all of the other Grain Cafes except for this one! But I recently found myself in…read moreLong Beach and hungry for some food, and this restaurant came up in my area. I ordered ahead as I was in a bit of a rush and thankfully they were very quick at preparing my food! They also didn't compromise on the quality in doing so! I managed to find a spot on the adjacent side street and was greeted as soon as I entered. The ambiance of the restaurant was bright and colorful with plenty of cozy seating both inside and outside. They also had a pastry case filled with some drool worthy cakes. The friendly employee quickly found my order. The menu was vast but I ordered an indulgent chocolate crepe, as I was craving something sweet and light. The crepe had a lovely pillowy texture and was so heavenly, both the chocolate sauce and chocolate mousse were so rich and decadent and had me wanting more! I loved the freshness, sweetness and juiciness of the berries! The coconut whipped cream really took it over the top and added a nice airiness. Their crepes are must haves and I'm dying to try more of them! I will definitely be back soon to this location or one of their other conveniently located ones!

Awesome Food Fop Service…read moreBest ambiance My birthday party was awesome I enjoyed everything about it the location is great the photo booth on the telephone booth are awesome the waitress was awesome I will come back again this was an epic night for my birthday

I recently went to Nigels Waterfront for a wonderful birthday experience. As we arrived the…read moreambiance was pleasant with photo ops, but that was the only good part of our visit. The service was very poor. We had Sabrina D. as our server but we had to ask 3 separate times and 2 different people for a simple ask of straws. She walked away twice stating she would get us some but had some on her waist and still walked away. Our wait time for the food was about an hour which was longer than expected. The food itself was great but our service made us feel neglected. When the food came out we all received our plates in different orders which created an awkward essence of waiting for us to eat. Overall the service was not the best with long wait times. Afterwards our server approached us with a bad attitude asking for a tip though she was rarely at our table, not present, and ignoring us with our simple requests. We thought this is quite Unprofessional! Good food, bad service.

I come here for my morning matcha at least once a week. I love it here. I'm always greeted and they…read morehave the best team. I've never had a bad experience here ever. This morning I watched a rude old lady talk down to the nice man who helped me and made my matcha. And he was nothing but respectful and nice to her. And she was rude, belittled him, and he stayed calm and caring. So idk who reads these, but that man deserves a raise cause you shouldn't treat people ESPECIALLY your barista like that over some banana bread. Lady was wack. Anyways I gave her a stank ass look

I love the handmade cards and the candles. I loved the plants and the open concept where the doors…read moreopen to the outside. The whole set up makes this place so inviting but also entirely cozy feel it's fantastic! I had an absolutely great experience on a Saturday! It was so good that I came back the very next day on Sunday to get the same thing. Unfortunately, I couldn't even consume my order the second day. I ordered the green machine smoothie which was absolutely phenomenal the first day the second day it was an entirely different color and crazy sour taste. The front end person making my drink told me that this was due to the differing amounts of spinach each person makes it with. The crazy thing was this second smoothie wasn't green like the first day so how does less spinach make it sour?? Honestly it seemed like the milk went bad and they didn't want to say anything. They didn't remake my drink and seemed offended when I asked clarification on why it was an entirely different color and taste. (Included in pictures) Those things aside the chocolate donut was phenomenal and I did really love my experience on Saturday. Sunday just left such a horrible taste (literally) in my mouth that I wouldn't be back. *Edited to show "green machine" not just "green smoothie" as previously stated.

Been going for 26 years now so after all this time it's still a pleasant atmosphere, prompt and…read morefriendly service,. Most of all the quality of food has never changed. Thanks to the original papa George and Mama and the traditions carried on for hopefully a good long time to come. Nikki we love how you keep the family traditions going your parents started and I'll forever be a fan. Say hello to jimmy and rip. Rip I've gone through a lung transplant so we have lots in common. Lots of love and kisses to all in the family. Lawrence

A Wonderful Experience -- Again! My wife and I returned to…read moreGeorge's Greek Cafe in Belmont Shore yesterday afternoon, and once again, we were not disappointed. Thankfully, Sam and Clay were working again, along with some other very nice and accommodating team members. We decided to enjoy a bottle of wine and an appetizer, and as usual, everything was wonderful. What really stood out to us, though, was the genuine hospitality. When we finished, Sam took the time to give us some information about other establishments in the area that we might enjoy. We took her advice, checked a couple of them out, and had a great time. Eventually, we wandered back to George's for dinner and shared the chicken spinachi. Oh my... was it delicious! The salad, rice, pita, and tzatziki were also amazing. I just want to take a moment to say how impressed my wife and I were with Sam and Clay, who were working at the bar. They actually remembered us from our visit last month, which was our first time at this location. That may seem like a small thing, but to us it meant a lot. We were treated like family. Both Sam and Clay have such refreshing personalities, and their kindness and genuine hospitality really made our evening special. Thank you, Sam, Clay, and the entire team, for another awesome experience! If you haven't tried George's Greek Cafe, it's a must. I know my wife and I will definitely be back every time we're in the area. Some places serve good food. Others make you feel welcome. George's does both.