nonna mercato is one of those spots that always has a crowd out front, and after finally visiting for myself, it's abundantly clear why. here's a rundown of everything we tried: - spanish milk tea, divine. spanish latte, even better. - snuck away from the table to browse the market and order a pain au ham y formaggio; it was easily the best croissant i've had in a long time. - the tomato bagel was refreshing and vibrant, definitely a celebration of bread and olive oil. with the fresh tomato and basil, the cucumber was almost not necessary. - croque seniora was perfectly savory and came with a surprisingly delicious market salad. how they were able to pack so much flavor into market greens is nothing short of magic. my son insisted on a rosemary loaf to go and it was the cherry on top of a perfect visit. we used it to dip in soup, make sandwiches, and as avocado toast. lovely spot, lovely food, lovely service. can't wait to come back and try the pasta! read more

Nonna Mercato - spanish latte - it was so delicious, i ordered another to go! - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Held a birthday brunch here with friends and had a wonderful time. Pastries, cakes, and bread here are superb. Since the dining area is so small, they are strict about dining within a set amount of time. The ambiance is amazing but the time limit is the only drawback. read more

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I've been a loyal customer at the Nonna Mercato LB farmers market stand for nearly 2 years, visiting more times than I can count. Their bread loaves are genuinely excellent and keep me coming back. I've also had consistently positive experiences at the brick-and-mortar restaurant itself. Unfortunately, my experiences at the farmers market stand have been dampened by the customer service. The woman staffing the stand has consistently come across as unwelcoming and cold, to the point where I find myself dreading the interaction. Small courtesies, like offering a bag when purchasing multiple loaves, haven't been extended to me, even when I'm buying several items at once. I've had to ask every time. What makes this harder to dismiss is that I've witnessed her being warm and generous with another customer, including offering a complimentary pastry. The contrast is noticeable and, frankly, difficult not to take personally. I don't want to make assumptions, but the inconsistency has left me wondering whether I'm being treated differently, which is not a feeling any customer should leave with. I genuinely love the product and want to continue supporting this business. I hope this feedback reaches someone who can address the experience at the stand, because the baked goods deserve a welcome that matches their quality. read more

Great customer service. Food was good. I just wish there were more seafood options. Other than that, nice spacious dining. I could see myself here often because I love the vibe here. read more

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I had a great experience overall! Absolutely in love with this cute and Earth toned chic eatery and bakery. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. Nonna breakfast; all were flavorful and well-prepared. The food really stood out. Coffee may not be their strong suit, but thankfully the excellent food more than made up for it. Be prepared for a long wait if you're going for brunch as it gets busy. Still, we'll definitely be back. read more

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To say we are a "regular" is an understatement. We first discovered Nonna many moons ago. We were attracted to their pastries especially their Everything Croissants (it's heavenly). It had become on of our favorite breakfast spots but they also serve lunch and dinner! Food: Their pastries are beyond delicious with lots of sweet and savory options. Fresh baked breads. On occasions they would have baked at home items in their fridge. I always grab way too many things but they're all worth it. For dine in - We tried their pastas, sandwiches, and salads - all delicious! Their yummy lattes are made with in house syrups. Service: Fast and friendly for both dine in and take out. Environment: Great vibes and nice ambiance. Cute covered patio seating with beautiful foliage. Inside there's a drinks and pastries counter for quick pick up or to-go. Notes: Nonna is usually packed so expect long waits for brunch on the weekends. Parking lot in the back is very limited and street parking can be a bit difficult so be aware. Pro tips: Come early and park on the street if you want breakfast or be prepared to wait. read more

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This place was no reservations so we had to wait 30 minutes because it just has patio seating. We waited because it looked really delicious. We all got different milks for our matcha latte and it was delicious. I got the steak and fries but subbed for a salad and I felt like it made the meal perfect. The meat was cooked exactly how I like and it was very easy to eat and spiced perfectly. The focaccia was also very good but would be nice if it came with four instead of three per order. The ambiance is very relaxing and I would definitely want to come back when they do summer nights and have reservations then. read more

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Came here for brunch on a Sunday afternoon and there was a bit of a wait, but I heard that is expected here as it is only outdoor seating. This is my first time here and while we were waiting we went inside in the bakery. Such a cute ambiance as there have different food items, wine, olive oils, baked bread, and their famous pastries in there! The line gets long and some of the pastries get sold out right away until they make a new batch. I got the pistachio cream, the ham y formaggio, and the classic kouign amann and the chocolate cake. I also ordered the seasonal drink - lavender matcha. After ordering from the bakery, my party was seated. To start we ordered focaccia, burrata di campagna, and the classic country bread. The focaccia was nice and fluffy. Easy to pull apart and it pairs well with the burrata and tomatoes. The country bread was delicious with the cultured butter and jam (which I think are made here). I ordered the salmon lox - everything bagel topped with a dill cream cheese, smoked salmon, shallots, capers, and topped with basil. It was very rich and filling. The smoked salmon was perfect for me, not too smoky. My boyfriend doesn't like smoky so he didn't like the salmon, but enjoyed the cream cheese. That was my favorite part also! My boyfriend ordered Nonna's breakfast - eggs, bacon, toasted baguette, market lettuces, and seasonal name - with a side of fennel sausage. This meal looked really good. The sunny side up eggs looked nice and runny. I tried the fennel sausage which was really good. The fennel was different. It had nice texture and brought a lot of flavor to the sausage. My boyfriend's brother got the tagliatelle - Nonna ginelli's bolognese, pecorino, and basil. I didn't get to try it but it looked really good. The sauce looked perfect with the bread. He also ordered Spanish latter which wasn't too strong. And my lavender matcha was a nice refresher throughout my meal. It wasn't too florally and perfect enough where you can still taste the matcha. Definitely recommend! read more

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Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen met two of her favorite people here for Sunday lunch. What a delightful and delicious experience! We enjoyed the jam and bittersweet with homemade bread, the quiche, the house made English muffin sandwich; and the Nonna breakfast. We each thought our choices were perfect! We also enjoyed the pistachio/cherry latte. A lovely afternoon spent. Highly recommend. The end. read more

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Came in on a busy Saturday around 1. There was a 30 minute wait. The restaurant is very nice and clean. The restrooms were impeccable. Our server Bekah was very patient, knowledgeable and friendly. We had their Croque Seniora and the Brioche. The Brioche is such a stand out and the ricotta was an excellent complement. The breakfast was delicious; savory but light. I did add bacon which was so crispy, it's a must! I will definitely be back! read more

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My first visit to Nonna Mercato was nice. We went on a weekday and sat on the patio. The patio is in front of a big street but surprisingly it's not loud. There's a covered patio and the aesthetic is pretty and kinda minimalist. Inside the restaurant is the bakery & cafe and merch to purchase. The kitchen is visible from the cafe which I think is pretty neat. The menu was on a one page mat and I went with the Tagliatelle Bolognese and my friend went with the Smoked Salmon Bagel. I also ordered the Spanish latte. I asked if the Spanish latte was sweet and was told it was because sweetened condensed milk so I asked to make it less and I wish I hadn't, it was bland. The entrees were salty for both of us but it wasn't terrible. We did see some other dishes that were brought out to other tables and would like to return to try something else for sure. Our server was great, we asked her about ingredients and she was helpful to find out from the kitchen. read more

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Tried out Nonna Mercato for brunch. It was a lovely experience I ordered the Iced Pecan latte and the croque seniora. My friend and I also split a pecan matcha croissant for dessert. The coffee was good but I couldn't really taste the pecan. Aside from that it was still pretty tasty and I enjoyed it with my food. The croissant was also delicious. You can really taste the matcha and pecan. It was also very fluffy and big size. I would say however if you're not big on sweets try a different pastry as this one is a little more on the sweet end which I personally enjoyed. They all looked delicious though so no worries about that. Now the main star was the croque seniora. It was a croissant with ham and egg on top that came with a side salad. The side salad was delicious. The added just enough cheese to go with the salad. The sandwich was also great the eggs were runny and the croissants mixed well with all the ingredients. I would recommend trying out their food as they do well in both sweet and savory dishes. The workers were also on top of it. They were checking on us and making sure we were doing well. The location itself is also cute with mostly outside seating and an indoor space to purchase pastries. Very nice place overall. read more

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This place came as a recommendation from our friends who live in the area. We'd already been to a few brunch spots but didn't look at the menu or anything ahead of time. This is a lovely little shop with only outdoor seating for the restaurant but you can go in and buy bread, coffee, and other pastries to go. Our server, Ki, was very kind and offered phenomenal suggestions. The peanut butter latte was delicious and tasted like a liquid reese's cup. I ended up getting the croque seniora which was a stuffed ham and cheese croissant with eggs on top and heaping fresh salad on the side. My son had the cinnamon cranberry bagel raspberry cream cheese and devoured it. Top quality food and atmosphere. Highly recommend read more

The pastries were yummy but the coffee was so disappointing. We also grabbed an olive sourdough bread to go which we enjoyed.

It's been awhile, maybe a year or so, that I visited here! I received my birthday $5 off email and voila! I came on 3/31 Thank you for the reminder, Nonna's! I missed you! It's always crowded, but you can find a seat and enjoy a cup of drip + a pick-apart-apple fritter and soak up their ambience on the patio. Their baked goodies are all scrumptious and delicious! The baked delicacies menu has grown, and you're going to find new items and take them home! Thank you! read more

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Perfect lunch spot to chit chat with friends! The food is delicious but what sets Nonna Mercato apart from the rest is the atmosphere. Such a relaxing vibe to sit out on the patio underneath all the greenery with beautiful pastries and lattes at your table. We didn't realized the kitchen closed a couple hours before 6pm so we arrived with only 2 mins before the kitchen closed. They still sat us and were so polite and friendly! We made sure to give a big tip for holding them up before close. Really nice staff, lovely ambiance, and delicious food. Can't go wrong! read more

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Has a European flair. Great outdoor dining similar to Sunset blvd. without the paparazzi. The pistachio brioche was to die for. Oops, ate before taking a picture. I also had the Italian muffin which was huge. Fennel sausage with scrambled egg and farmers cheese. I'm majorly ADHD. Half way through I realized I hadn't taken a picture. Thus the 1/2 eaten sandwich. It was so good. My daughter-in-love invited us down for brunch, so worth the drive. Buon appetito! read more

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My friend took me here for lunch because it's her favorite restaurant, and now I'm going to be craving it all the time. The pastas are made fresh and you can really feel the love and care they put into the food. I haven't had pasta this yummy since I was in Italy. I loved the meatballs so much, I wish I ordered another. The star was the bread that comes with the meatballs though!!! We waited about 30 minutes when we got there at 12:30 and loved the quick and attentive service. The weather was also great that day, so I really enjoyed sitting outside to enjoy the cute restaurant vibe. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Long Beach. read more

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Amazing! I'd found this place on instagram (my algorithm knows I love pasta) so it had been on my list to try. I wasn't expecting it to be nestled in a very unassuming area- close to Chipotle and across the street from a church. There was a small parking lot in the back and parking on the street in the front. Arriving, I saw people waiting to be seated so I knew it would be good. The wait wasn't too long.. 30 minutes. Matthew provided impeccable service and answered or questions with an expert level of knowledge. We tried the rigatoni and the carbonara paired with the country loaf and their seasonal lemonade. So freaking GOOD. Bread and pastas are made in house. The jam with the bread!? OMG! Portions were perfect, and the food was bursting with flavor. Everything was so fresh. Seating is all outdoors but covered. Inside you'll find the open concept kitchen and their bakery with lots of goodies for sale. I will definitely be back! Don't snooze on this one. read more

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I came for the Nonne Mercato Summer Nights menu, which I think is delicious and worth the price. The reservations are hard to get in advance, but you can always camp on the day-of to pick up last minute cancellations.  The dishes here are simple, traditional, and expertly executed. What Nonna does really well is refined basics, which is what you can hope and dream of for Italian food. I think this is a really special place to enjoy day or night. read more

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The food was amazing, we had the Nona breakfast and everything was fresh. We loved the jam that it came with. On our way out we got a Guava croissant. Yum! Definitely a favorite spot. read more

Nonna Mercato - Nona breakfast - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

ive only heard wonderful things about nonna mercato! came by to pick up some pastries but will be back to dine in their patio for brunch! our visit was close to 5pm on a saturday so most of their selections were gone. def need to come here early. cute cafe. purchased a baguette, passion fruit kouign amann, regular kouign amann and almond croissant. the passion fruit kouign amann was my favorite! love anything passion fruit/guava . the tart flavor with the crispy flakey croissant = chef's kiss! service was okay. parking: i believe there is a lot behind the bakery. i just parked across the street. read more

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This review is regarding their sweet treats, even more specifically their delicious cookies. I had a chance to try their cookies recently and wow -- they were delightful. A perfect balance of salt and sweet along with a crunch. I wanna say the cookie was called the pantry cookie. I would totally come back just to have this again! read more

Food, service, and ambiance are ALL there! My friends and I had the meatballs, burrata, carbonara, steak frites, and fusilli and enjoyed each dish! If you like punches of flavor, this isn't your spot - but I will say that the present flavors are all well balanced in each dish. Their bread is fantastic, pasta cooked to perfection, and they do not skimp on cheese or sauce! The service was perfect - friendly, drinks and food came out in reasonable time, and hit our table the perfect amount. The patio is packed but not overwhelming and you can hear your table speak, which is fantastic. There are plants all around and natural lighting - a great reminder of how healing al fresco dining is! 4.5/5 but just because I really needed some pepper flavor. read more

Nonna Mercato - Fusilli - well balanced and well cooked! - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

Friendly and helpful service. Outdoor and covered seating. The quiche is one of the best quiches I've ever had! Huge portion with lots of flavor and a perfect crust that's served with a green arugula salad. Had some of their freshly baked bread and jam, which was delicious! The granola had lots of great texture: yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit. After breakfast, visited the store inside and enjoyed their wide selection of food products from Italy and ordered a croissant to take home. Great place to meet up with a friend and walk around after eating. read more

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First timer here and I will soon be back to try out the rest of the menu. The restaurant is beautiful with outdoor fresco seating. The staff were busy with all the Brekkie rush but they were on it.. read more

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They dont have parking so be prepared to look for parking on the street. They are located on the main street of atlantic and it does seem like they have space in the back but they dont its private parking for their neighbors business Came and wanted something quick so i chose a pastry their white chocolate/matcha pistachio croissant and a chai drink. Didnt care for the drink and the croissant was a little dry. I would like to come back to try other things for their cooked items but based on what i ordered not so great. Service was great and warm and helpful on assisting me with menu items and the ambiance is very cozy and modern with other items and merch to purchase I will come back for a 2nd try read more

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Best brunch spot. Wait for noon on Saturday wasn't too bad. While we waited we had pastries and coffee. The brunch menu is amazing there's something for everyone. Tons of street parking available. Just the best vibes and freshest food read more

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My sandwich was really good, I'm glad I ordered it to go. This place was a madhouse on Sat morning. I really wanted to buy some pastries and bread while I was there but there was a super long line for the bakery. Long wait to eat there and it took me forever to find a parking spot. There is a small parking lot in back but it was full, hard to find street parking. Had to park 2 blocks away. I will be back on a weekday because the bakery items and bread looked so delicious read more

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One of the best Long Beach has to offer is definitely Nonna Mercado. This place is relaxing yet exciting at the same time. I get excited here for their lattes and their brioche. They make their own bread and all other ingredients. You can tell in the flavor and execution of the dishes. It's one of the best brunch spots in town. We arrive at 8am when they opened and it was the best brunch. Service was just outstanding. They have outside patio as well so it was very nice. Some notes: very limited parking lot. Come early or park on street. read more

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Went for another lunch! We shared the Ricotta Broiche which is enormous. It's delicious and more of a treat than a meal for me. I'd love to share it whole drinking some coffee. We tried the Fusilli Chanterelle's which was a new item - yummy mushrooms pasta. Service was great and love sitting outside here. read more

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Amazing bakery! I like their breads, pastries, and the focaccia pizza. There was an incident where we were given the wrong bread that we ordered online (ordered olive which I think they don't make any more). My husband went back to the staff inside to say the bread tasted sweet and he just said raisin bc it was the first thing that came to his head. The staff said oh we don't use raisins and did look at the loaf. When I saw the loaf at home I said this is definitely not olive, and I looked at their menu and there was a walnut and cranberry loaf which this definitely was. We expressed our concern over email bc I felt my husband was not taken seriously when he had tried to say he was given the wrong loaf -- and luckily neither one of us has a nut allergy either! But the manager handled it well so we were very appreciative to her. I haven't had a chance to eat lunch here yet but I'm sure I will. read more

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Literally just left this place. The first time I went I came right before cut off time for brunch but they still served me. Food is delicious. Today Kylie, I believe she said her name was, served me and she was amazing! Very attentive and recommended the pistachio matcha, which I would get over and over again. The meatballs are delish and pasta is really great too. Yum! read more

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Wow wow wow! Great food! Great service and worth the wait. Ambiance reminds me of being in Europe. I ordered tagliatelle, would order again. While waiting, we ordered matcha and mocha, my mocha was delightful and my friend loved her matcha. To go, I ordered their croissant and espresso. Definitely coming back here. read more

Nonna Mercato - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've never been to Italy, but Nonna Mercato is how I picture a nice cafe in Italy. Nonna Mercato is on a busy boulevard (Atlantic) but when inside the restaurant area, it feels more like a garden. I ate here with my husband and again with my daughter, both times were outstanding. Service is excellent. We waited to have a table, but once we were sat, things moved nicely. Both times, we ordered a salad with pistachios and apples (so so so good) and pasta with sausage. Neither dish were ginormous, but were large enough to share. Nonna Mercato is also a bakery/market, hence the name Mercato. The baked items are INSANE. I smelled butter from the parking lot, and there's nothing wrong with that! I saw homemade lasagne in a refrigerator that was ready to be baked at home, freshly made breads, and then the pastries. Oh, the pastries. Although Nonna Mercato is right on Atlantic Ave, it's not easy to see. There is nothing pretentious about this restaurant/store, but it is so worth the trip. read more

Interesting. Not your normal "Italian" food menu. You need to have a more advanced pallet and willing to try different things. The pasta is homemade and you definitely tell the difference. Tie texture and flavor are excellent. I wish they had an option for someone that wants homemade pasta and sauce that is more simple. Italian is my favorite and a homemade Pasta aglio olio would be fabulous. Great service and nice ambience. I ordered breakfast because I didn't see a pasta I wanted. I took a bite of pasta from my friend's plate. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful little restaurant. Almost everything I've tried here is well prepared and delicious. On my last visit, my dining buddy and I split the cheddar bacon quiche for an appetizer. Some of the best quiche I've ever had. Cheesy and not too eggy. The eggs were beautifully soft. I had the rigatoni with fennel sausage and my friend had maccheroni with short rib. The best thing about this visit was our server, Matthew M. I have dined at many restaurants in my life and the service we received from Matthew is up there in the top five. He is personable, well trained, and very familiar with the menu. It's too bad that I didn't discover this restaurant sooner but now that I have, I will be here often. It's a great place to stop by for a quick pastry and coffee. There's usually a wait so be prepared. Parking can be a challenge. read more

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They stop serving food at 3pm. I stopped here for a late lunch at 3:01pm only to be given that unfortunate information. Since I've had this place bookmarked for well over a year and, as I never get to this area, I decided to at least get a pastry and coffee at the bakery counter (which remains open for a couple hours past their table service). I ordered a hot vanilla latte and a chocolate croissant (pain au chocolat). I was intrigued by a small vegan chocolate donut and the kind woman behind the counter said it was popular so I got one of those too. It looked cute and, well, chocolate. I took my order to sit outside; they have a large, comfortable, covered patio. The chocolate croissant was flakey-good but nothing out of the ordinary. The little chocolate donut was fantastic, fresh with a delicious chocolate coating and the donut itself was yummy. The vanilla latte had no vanilla flavor (I feel certain they forgot to add it and what I got was a regular latte) and the latte itself was stunningly lousy. I drank half and tossed the rest. A small parking lot can be found behind the building, down a long driveway, or just find street parking. read more

Nonna Mercato - Pain au chocolat and vegan chocolate donut - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I first discovered Nonna as a cute pastry and breakfast spot, then realized they also do pastas for lunch and dinner! Their pastries are amazing, lots of different sweet and savory options with perfectly flakey pastry dough. I always grab too many and they're all worth it. They also serve my favorite sweetened matcha latte! Service is fast and friendly. Would definitely recommend for breakfast/brunch and will have to come back to check out the lunch and dinner! read more

Nonna Mercato - Matcha Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Long Beach, California

I honestly can't stop talking about how amazing this place is. I've yet to go for brunch but the food was fresh as can be. The pasta and bread was perfect! I had a coffee to go to and it was like a dream come true. On my days off I always want to come here for lunch I am so happy they extended the hours. read more