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    Mini Monster Cafe

    4.3 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Hannah M.

    Cute little café spot in downtown Long Beach, though I'll start by saying parking isn't great since it's all street parking--but that's not really on them. The place itself is super charming. There are a bunch of fun snacks and little trinkets to browse before you even order, which I honestly loved. That said, the layout is a bit... interesting. The space is actually pretty big, but it feels like about 2/3 of it is dedicated to the kitchen, leaving only a small portion for the shop and seating. There are only about four tables, and each one comfortably fits maybe three people at best. I went with my girlfriend and two friends, and we basically had to take up two tables just to make it work. I ordered the Sunset Strawberry Lemonade with boba and lychee jelly, and my girlfriend got the Nutty Caramel Banana Split. Unfortunately, my drink was completely ruined by the boba. It was undercooked--hard in the center with this weird slimy exterior--and it made the whole drink so unpleasant that I ended up throwing it away. From what I could taste, the actual strawberry lemonade itself was fine, pretty standard, and probably would've been enjoyable if not for the boba. BUT--the brown butter toffee ice cream in the banana split? That was the real star. It was genuinely so good that even as someone who doesn't like bananas, I found myself wanting to just order the ice cream on its own next time. Overall, I'd come back for the ice cream if I were in the area again, but I'd probably just get it to-go rather than try to sit inside.

    Mari B.

    Drinks are always exceptional here, will always love monsters. I got the lavender matcha it was strong & creamy. I got two strawberry mills & those were delicious. I got a brown butter toffee milkshake. It was all so delicious, we sat inside and enjoyed the drinks. The service was a bit slow because there was only one worker on a Sunday afternoon. But they had people coming in and out, maybe two would be best to have for busy times especially the weekends. They used to have a public restroom and now it's blocked off and we used to be We used to sit upstairs and now it's blocked off and looks like they use it for storage. They have way too many things for sale inside and it's making it really crowded. I think they should do more comfortable relaxed seating and maybe people will hang out inside more but now it's looking like a storage room full of trinkets like a mini crowded store.

    Flan & banana coffee friend got the strawberry matcha
    Soletzi Q.

    Not only do they have plenty of options of coffee & exotic snacks they also have stickers pins jewelry etc!! Super cute vibes Ordered a Banana coffee & the flan

    Strawberry Sunset Lemonade + Strawberry Macaron Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich
    Isabelle N.

    I used to go to the Snow Monster in Westminster as a kid until they closed. Since then, they've rebranded to Mini Monster but still sell the same stuff! We drove down to Long Beach to get it again after many years and I ordered the same thing I used to: Strawberry Sunset Lemonade & Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich. We chose vanilla ice cream, which was much better than I remember it tasting. The flavor is very distinct vanilla and standout, which I really liked. We got the strawberry macaron cookies on the side and they were a bit smaller than before, but just as good. I wish they sold the cookies separately, as I would buy a ton! The sunset lemonade was okay, I feel like it didn't have as much flavor as the location in Anaheim, but it wasn't bad either. Overall, I really enjoyed everything and it was pretty nostalgic! The store itself is really clean and nicely decorated, with its inside being almost like a loft. Service was really fast and straightforward, and there are about 4 tables to sit at inside. It's located on a street with very little to no parking, so I would recommend turning down into a side street and hoping for parking there. There is no designated parking lot.

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    Sara V.

    Erika helped me so much I am gluten free and she guided me in the right direction the salted hot cocoa is so good!

    Blady G.

    The ice cream was so good and I loved it. A lot of good selections Definitely coming back for more

    Yummy lychee jelly with lemonade!
    Esther JC S.

    Update to my old review: Don't forget the chocolate chip cookies! Omg! So yummy! Oh and the Asian snacks are yummy!

    Island glow flight (my favorite)
    Laurel T.

    Wow! I've always loved this place. And it has changed and came so far since I've been coming here!!! It used to just have boba (and the cute gifts / flowers they sell) But now the menu is huge!!! This place has street parking only, which isn't the businesses fault. But since up close parking is important to me, it's a bummer. So keep that in mind if you have limited walking abilities. The staff here is always so friendly! I'm always greeted immediately. Greg took great care of us They do have other locations. Like the one in Anaheim, conveniently located in the Anaheim packing district This place is also woman owned!! So bonus points there. I love seeing how many things they have added. I've bought so many gifts here for girlfriends (cutest stuffed animals, pins, mugs and etc) to support this local gem The ice cream is delicious and I love the ice cream sandwiches they make with the macarons. My mother hates macarons but loves them from here. So that's saying a lot. Now they have things like banana splits and tea flights?!?! Whaaaat!!! The shop is so cute It has seating I love seeing this place adding things and getting more popular In fact, while we were here Greg was talking to us about how they are trying to perfect another menu item to add (Flan) they also have some seasonal items I have seen the gorgeous tea flights on social media. And today was my lucky day. I came here with someone else who is obsessed with flights. They have 3 different ones! So we had to order each one The - matcha flight The-milk tea flight The -island glow flight (this one was probably my favorite and I loved how it was presented) Matcha flight- matcha latte, banana matcha and strawberry matcha (for me not being a matcha fan I thought these were really good. Especially the banana matcha) Milk tea flight -jasmine milk tea, honey milk tea and signature thai tea Island glow flight-sunset strawberry lemonade, peach tea and fresh thai coconut water I also ordered an ice cream sandwich (you pick the flavor of ice cream and pick the flavor of macarons you want) I picked coffee ice cream and fruity pebble macarons (don't question it, it totally goes together and it's delicious) I REALLLLLLLY wanted a banana split but unfortunately they were out of bananas (it was a Saturday and we got there as soon as it opened at 11 am) And I ordered a milk tea with boba in their boba bear reusable glass cup topped with cotton candy. When we were leaving Greg was actually extremely nice and went above and beyond and he knew the lid of my cup was sticky from having the cotton candy on top. So he asked if I wanted the lid cleaned. This place is also big on sustainability when it comes to the environment. They have a whole shelf of reusable straws for purchase (they are actually a very good price. I recommend the metal ones) They still have the huge glass cups (the big mason jars size boba bears) you can buy and then have them refilled for a certain price. I highly recommend popping in for a quick drink to go or staying for the beautiful tea flights Prices are extremely reasonable And I'll just come out and say it. Staff here is amazing. So please don't forget gratuity The only downfall is now they have such a big menu it's impossible to know what to order. Everything is delicious. P.S. 5/5 stars for Greg It also has vegan And dairy free options

    Krystal O.

    So glad to be back! Love the modern cozy vibes in here. Customer service is 10/10 as usual. & the sweet treats are always bomb dot com. We got the Thai tea boba, mint chocolate chip ice cream, and vanilla cookies and cream macaron. 10000000/10

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    Anna G.

    Ohhhhemmmgeeeee not only is this place super cute and has cute knickknacks and treats, but the boba tastes amazing! I am a stickler for boba and as soon as I got some in my drink I was very much satisfied. It was cooked just right, super chewy and not too sweet. The place was busy for a Wednesday afternoon, especially midday but the drinks came out within a reasonable time right after we ordered. Will for sure come back as this is a local staple for boba!!!

    Strawberry Matcha

    The atmosphere is amazing great customer service and the ambience is relaxing and soothing. Definitely recommended amazing!

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    Jennifer A.

    This place was cute and neat! All our drinks were deliciously good and the sweetness just perfect! The service was fast! The prices are fair!

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    Bryan R.

    Came for boba after dinner and enjoyed the quality of the boba. I got the matcha latte with banana custard which was delicious (taste like nilla wafers). They were quick to make drinks, and the inside was very cute they sell knick-knacks. Beware this place has no parking lot so street parking in neighborhood. It gets bad at night so uber or walk if possible.

    I bought a fuzzy, heart-shaped bag charm for only $4!

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    Love the little trinkets! Lots of cute things for sale here! Atmosphere is clean and nice

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    Arlene was so sweet! We love Mini Monster Café! The atmosphere is so great and we love the stickers and bevvys.

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    Does my order come with the California glass?

    The snow monster glass costs an additional dollar or so.

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    Are any of the drinks vegan?

    They have at least one, they mention a vegan thai tea with (coconut?) almond milk.

    What's the best time to go when it's not packed with people?

    During the weekdays, usually right when they open 'til about 5pm.

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    I really wanted to like this place and perhaps it was an off day.. but between the extremely rude…read moreperson at the front taking my order, the lack of customization on the lattes, and the actual taste - I just feel there's much better spots to visit for coffee in Long Beach. Let's start with service: the woman at the front was very dry, quiet, and uninterested. We tried asking her if we could add cold foam or sweet cream to our drinks to make them sweeter, and she said it was only available on seasonal drinks. As an avid matcha latte consumer, this made zero sense to me. While I don't blame her bc she likely had nothing to do with that decision, she wasn't kind in relaying that information or trying to help me find something on the menu I may like. Her demeanor remained the same when my friend ordered his drink, and we both felt a very negative energy coming from this woman, simply put it didn't seem like she wanted to be there taking our order. This was around 1pm last Saturday (the 21st of March), so they had a decent amount of customers, but it wasn't some crazy morning rush. Forward to the drink : we grabbed our drinks which came out promptly. I tasted my matcha and just as I suspected due to the lack of sweetness, it just tasted like grassy chalk. I assumed that my friends latte would be better, as matcha can tend to have an earthy taste to it to begin with. Then I tried his... chalky and sour. Due to the lack of customization and the barista's attitude, we just took a couple sips and tossed our drinks. It was a super negative experience for a place I really really wanted to like. I think allowing people to use sweetener and cold foam on more than just seasonal lattes would be a great first start, and perhaps training the staff on appropriate customer interaction would also help. Loved the branding on this spot, but it seems like the people who work there don't want to be there and it really put a damper on the experience, and for a place so cute, the drinks and vibes should be top notch.

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