Cancel

Open app

Search

Mini Monster Cafe

4.4 (1.2k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

About Mini Monster Cafe

Loading...

Read the full summary in the app

Mini Monster Cafe Photos

MINI MONSTER CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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

You might also consider

More like Mini Monster Cafe

Recommended Reviews - Mini Monster Cafe

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

fruity pebbles, horchata ice cream
Diana H.

I've been going to Snow Monster since I was in high school, about 12 years ago, and it's still one of my go to spots whenever I'm craving a good dessert! My favorite order is the Fruity Pebbles macaron with horchata ice cream. The macaron is so soft and full of flavor, and the ice cream is delicious and tastes just like horchata. The combination is seriously so good! The employees are always so nice and friendly too. They used to have a seating area upstairs that was super cute, cozy, and calming, which I definitely miss. Now they sell different little products and gifts, and everything is so cute! I've also tried their Thai tea. It was good, but personally a little too strong for me. After all these years, the macaron ice cream sandwich is still what keeps me coming back. Definitely one of my favorite spots for a sweet treat!

Katrina F.

Kim was very sweet and helpful welcomed me with a big smile and highly recommended the mango sticky rice. The ambience inside is very aesthetic. Cute fun looks a bit Japanese marketplace. My fiancé and I stopped by after eating next-door at open sesame the mango sticky rice Boba drink was really good. I especially like the sticky rice in the coconut milk will be back again driving through.

Mari B.

Monster mash ice cream and it was so good. Service was quick & ambiance was clean. Feels like so much stuff is for sale other than ice cream. Like so many little toys.

Sallie R.

In love with this place. So many options for unique drinks. We ordered banana coffee, matcha coconut cloud, mango sticky rice smoothie, fresh coconut smoothie, and Thai tea sticky rice. All so delicious! They also sell different flavors of Lay's potato chips that you won't find in any regular grocery stores. There were jewelry, stuff plushies, mirrors,and other small knick knacks on display for purchase. Very cute place to enjoy a drink or have some ice cream especially on a hot day. Service is amazing and will be a returning customer.

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.

Fresh coconut smoothie and ice cream flan with Colombian coffee and Oreos ice cream
Lucero C.

Walked in to the coffee shop of my dreams. Great coffee and matcha menu, fun and silly desserts and lots of fun swag to entertain yourself. Nothing too sweet and all around cute vibe.

Elaine S.

Beautiful, what a simply cute little boba shop in LB. Fresh ingredients and such a good flavor of Thai tea! Boba connoisseur, I'd give this A+!! definitely worth the stop if you're in the area or on a hot hot day like today.. being 93° and muggy!!

Yummy lychee jelly with lemonade!
Esther J C.

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

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.

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

Such cute trinkets to look through while buying boba! They have pens, snacks, little succulent plants and plushies!!

Seating Area
Macie M.

This place is so cute! Everything in here is just so aesthetically pleasing! I love it! The young lady at the counter assisted us promptly. Now for the drinks and treats... The Pandan Matcha was sooool good! The cookie was 10/10 We will definitely be back!

They offer whole coconuts but will charge you for a smoothie
Esmeralda C.

A little disappointed. I've been here several times and today I come and ask for a whole coconut that costs 7 dollars. The name itself describes what it is so when I ask for it, the 2 girls working are so confused and don't know what I'm talking about. They said they don't have that but they can pour coconut water inside a coconut shell but they have to charge me for a smoothie which originally costs 9 dollars. I got charged an extra 2 dollars bc apparently they no longer have that option to charge. As a customer how is that my fault! To top it off I also ask for a mango sticky rice smoothie and it was watery. Idk the whole thing was just off today I'm so sad bc I like this place USUALLY!

Matcha Flight

See all

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Best matcha on the west coast with impeccable service you can't find anywhere else really a great vibe

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Great service and very cute ambiance. Definitely a photo worthy spot. I like the blended coconut smoothie and the jasmine milk tea.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Very cute place, the decorations are adorable, and there are so many cute trinkets to buy that are perfect for gifts!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Kat G.
0
7
10

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Maci T.
493
3
0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

I come here all the time and I love the macaron ice cream sandwich and I recommend the brown butter toffee with churro macaron.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

This Location on Second Street is really exceptional as its the perfect spot to grab a good drink or sweet treat. I LOVE THE HORCHATA.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Nikki B.
30
13
10

2 years ago

This is Such a cute atmosphere and wonderful drinks! My daughter and I had a great time here

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Very good vibes, the macaroon ice cream is unique. And workers are respectful! An easy go to

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of megan l.
45
79
129

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Chi M.
1
11
29

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

been coming here for years and love the strawberry lemonade sunset! it's so refreshing on a hot day

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

love it so so much it is so fun i love the stickers very nice and flowers are so cute

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Such a cute vibe! They offer a variety in desserts and drinks! And the staff is so friendly , Love it here

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Very nice and cozy inside, customer service 100% would recommend this place to come grab a nice treat after a meal

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Yummy yummy yummy milkshake! OOOOHHHH my goshhh!!! I'm coming back! I'm coming back for EVERYTHING!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Nancy B.
1
50
102

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of J T.
0
5
0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Amazing service! First time In Long Beach and enjoying walking around. Compelling store front and great desserts.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Nice environment and the drinks never disappoint. Love the ice cream sandwich and the drinks

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

Page 8 of 32

Mini Monster Cafe Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - Mini Monster Cafe

Does my order come with the California glass?

The snow monster glass costs an additional dollar or so.

What's the WiFi password?

1234567abc

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.

View All 6 Questions

You might also consider

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Long Beach - Graham Central Station

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Long Beach

4.4(587 reviews)
4.9 mi
•$$

One of the best ice cream spots, love how they rotate some flavors and still have an insane…read morecollection to choose from Parking: huge parking lot, there's always a line to order but it goes faster than it looks Ambience: summer nights! Everyone comes for a good time. Only outdoors Service: workers are always nice Food: 10/10 the best flavors and textures when it comes to ice cream Price: price is reasonable considering how generous they are with their scoops Some of the best ice creams I've ever had, I will be back!

I love this place with a passion…read more This location has been here for years. Prior to that, I was having to drive to South Bay to get my hands on it This location has private parking. It does get very very very crowded at times. But the line goes fast, thanks to the help of Ike. If you can't decide what to get here, go for their banana cream pie ice cream. It's definitely what they are known for! And if you still can't decide? Go for their ice cream sampler (4scoops) Again, Ike was doing a great job at getting the line going and answering questions What I'm really excited for is their fall menu! And during Christmas, their holiday flavors They have a bunch of things here. They even had two vegan sorbet flavors on the day I came. They also have a sugar free / no sugar added. The flavor for that was strawberry I usually don't look at the menu or pay much attention. I know what I like? I stick to a few flavors and then run to my car to eat it. But they do have malts, floats, chocolate covered bananas and etc -the fall menu Pumpkin cheesecake Pumpkin pie Cinnamon graham cracker Coconut caramel delight Come try these limited time flavors before they are gone!! Bonus points for them staying open pretty late. Most nights they don't close until 10 and 11 pm I will always continue to come back Great value Great taste Great staff - thank you Ike I wish it had seating / indoor area. But overall 5 stars from me Ps they do have a military discount

Photos
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Long Beach - 4 Scoop Sampler

4 Scoop Sampler

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Long Beach - Chocolate Almond Milk Ice Cream (Vegan)

Chocolate Almond Milk Ice Cream (Vegan)

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Long Beach - Graham Central Station

See all

Graham Central Station

The Funnel House - Funnel Sundae

The Funnel House

4.1(503 reviews)
3.2 mi
•$$

My dad passed away five years ago and the nonprofit we worked with to spread his ashes in Long…read moreBeach is in the same area of The Funnel House, so it had been quite some time since I last visited. My fiancé and I visited The Funnel House on Saturday, May 9, 2026, and the morning crew was so incredibly kind and phenomenal! While it was bittersweet being back in the area from the grief of it all, the morning crew made it an extra sweet experience with their customer service and kindness. The apple funnel cake we got was so delicious and had a crispy exterior and fluffy interior. What an amazing establishment, and I'm so happy it's been a stable sweet spot in the area. Thank you again to the Saturday crew for being so kind and welcoming! Can't wait to come back soon

Located in Shoreline Village near downtown Long Beach, the Funnel House is known for their freshly…read moremade funnel cakes, topped with a variety of dairy products, including decent ice cream. I was by myself, so decided to get a freshly made ice cream sandwich ("made with 2 cookies or a brownie or a cookie-brownie bar" for $9.25). The cashier/sandwich artist was so pleasant to talk to and gave a free sample, even on this busy, hot Sunday. I ended up getting a white chocolate macadamia for one side, and a peanut butter cookie on the other, with vanilla ice cream in the middle (wish they had had mint chocolate chip). It was good, but couldn't finish it since it would not survive the walk back. Next time, would get a darker chocolate based ice cream to go with the decent vanilla-flavored cookies. While I was eating the sandwich inside in the small eating area, noticed the next customers waiting for their funnel cake to be made. Thinking that would be a great choice, especially topped with the variety of ice cream flavors available.

Photos
The Funnel House - Funnel Cake Sundae with strawberry topping and Oreo ice cream... Amazing!

Funnel Cake Sundae with strawberry topping and Oreo ice cream... Amazing!

The Funnel House - Churros made fresh

Churros made fresh

The Funnel House - Churro with caramel sauce

See all

Churro with caramel sauce

Creme De La Crepe - Long Beach - Dulce crepe with ice cream vanilla

Creme De La Crepe - Long Beach

4.0(1.6k reviews)
3.1 mi
•$$

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Good option for French-inspired eats in downtown LB…read more The hubby and I decided to stop in for brunch since we were in the area for the World Cup watch party. We'd been here a couple of times before, but only for drinks. The interior is quaint, with pretty typical Francophilic touches (pics of Parisian landmarks, etc). I decided on the Fit crepe, which is a buckwheat crepe filled with spinach and feta. Delicious, but the crepe was a bit dry around the edges. The drip coffee I got was great, however, and the hubby enjoyed his Veggie hash. Friendly service from the two servers, but they seemed a bit stretched--maybe it was more crowded than usual due to the watch party?

Found this place on the Aadvantage dining program. Parking is somewhat tight in the area so we…read moredecided to bus it on over. Not a super huge fan of French cuisine; however, the menu looked good and mostly reasonable prices. Restaurant is super cute with indoor/outdoor seating. We started off with a bottle of cab (41.00, ouch)! It was noted as a different brand on their menu and they came with a bottle of Josh Cellars which isn't a bad table wine but about 3 times the price! We ended up ordering the fondue for the app (24.00) which comes with bite size pieces of bread and diced apples. It was ok, a little too runny and had an interesting hint of beer flavor. Next up we both ordered the brie & prosciutto sandwich which came with a side of au gratin and greens. The sandwich was excellent but the potatoes were cold. We ended our meal sharing creme brulee for dessert. It was good but also served cold. Total bill incl tip: 163.00 bucks (double ouch)! Overall, meal and service was good, but I would forego the wine on a future visit as it was way overpriced for the brand we got as well as the cheese fondue. Will definitely be back though. Very comfy and charming atmosphere.

Photos
Creme De La Crepe - Long Beach - Latte

Latte

Creme De La Crepe - Long Beach - Steak frites

Steak frites

Creme De La Crepe - Long Beach - Filet mignon hash

See all

Filet mignon hash

Long Beach Creamery - Chocolate PB Sorbet

Long Beach Creamery

4.7(1.3k reviews)
5.9 mi
•$$

It was my first time back in a couple of years and Claudia and Osei made me feel like not a day had…read morepassed in between. The music was fun and the vibe was great. Almost as good as the ice cream. Coming back again soon!

Service - 5 stars. Sampling without judgement. Thanks!…read more Vibe - love supporting local creameries. They are the best and this one is no exception Flavors - I love the variety and nothing said "balsamic vinegar" or "spiced goat cheese." Don't get me wrong. LBC has very unique flavors. After 4 samples and fun conversation with the staff, I ultimately settled on a trio of: - Banana King Cone. It has soy, gluten, and nuts. But this might be the best banana ice cream I've had because it doesn't taste artificially banana-ey. Organic banana ice cream loaded with chocolate coated sugar cone pieces and roasted peanuts. - Biscuits and Jam. Stone fruit jam swirled into vanilla ice cream with toasted biscuit chunks. - Saltine Dream. Organic vanilla ice cream loaded with caramelized saltine crackers dipped in chocolate and a rich fudge swirl. The banana ice cream was the best I've had, but my favorite in the flavor trip was the saltine Dream. Excellent flavor with excellent texture. Winner of the night. Recommend this place! They have their own parking lot. Limited outside seating. Super friendly staff. So glad my flight was delayed so I could explore.

Photos
Long Beach Creamery - So good!

So good!

Long Beach Creamery - Cookie Dough

Cookie Dough

Long Beach Creamery - Summer menu

See all

Summer menu

Mini Monster Cafe - icecream - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...