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    Recreational Coffee

    4.3 (857 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Breakfast Oats delicious !! @yassiG
    Yassi G.

    I love this coffee shop. Vibes are always on point. Staff are all friendly. Great drinks and foods. I come here often to study or journal, or even to grab a matcha to go. I'll post more pictures as I continue visiting. Here's my visit in which i got the breakfast oats- delicious, filling, and simple. Not too sweet. They have some special drinks at the moment, I got the Golden Hour which is like an iced chamomile tea. It was so refreshing and tasty.

    Amita G.

    Such a cute little spot in Long Beach. Perfect for evening coffee with stroll. They even have board games !!

    Gabriel H.

    Popped into this cool little coffee shop and it was well decorated and very cozy place, the order taker was knowledgeable of the drinks and he was helpful. The coffee was okay I got the horchata latte and it didn't feel/taste very caffeinated more milky and a hint of espresso. Probably won't be back to try anything else.

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    Debbie F.

    Grateful to see this spot on the list of local places open on Christmas day. We love supporting our community and no better day than today to re-visit this place and enjoy some wonderful food and beverages. A place you can see friends/couples hanging out, people working/rereading, many walking in with small dogs, and an overall great vibe. There is a table near the counter with a variety of games, and a clean restroom with a code to enter. We shared several food items, all of which we delicious. As for beverages, the flavors were a preset so I went with an interesting mix of 2 flavor profiles (blueberry lavender + honey vanilla) and it was a perfect blend and just the right light sweetness. With so many coffee shops in the area, I'm glad this visit reminded me how great this place is.

    Saif R.

    Wanted to try out a new coffee shop and this is in the DT long beach area. Nearby there's a public parking with 2 hours free by the way so I parked there. Now, this coffee shop had some good flavors, I got the brown butter miso chocolate cappuccino, and im a sucker for different flavors. The coffee itself tasted smooth and not bitter, the flavors all balanced together but it didnt wow me, so next time I'd try a different flavor. The main reason im dropping a star is because of the price to value ratio. I expected some phenomenal flavor or a decent size cup for the price, but the cup was quite tiny, reminded me of like a 10oz cup and for $7 its quite pricey. I'd try it again if im in the area, but not drive out just for this. Service was nice though and they had good seating

    Iced Matcha Latte, Chocolate Muffin
    An C.

    Stopped by here to do some work before my dinner plans. It was quiet on a Friday evening. Parked for free (2 hr max) at a nearby structure only 3 minutes away. Baristas are friendly and welcoming! I always feel like the community is stronger in Long Beach. My Matcha Latte was decent, very mellow on the matcha flavor. Chocolate muffin was warm and moist 10/10. I would come here casually if I was in the area.

    Sophie D.

    Have to update my review - their iced lattes are fire. Every time I've gone here, my coffee has been great. Their seasonal menu always hits. Shaken maple latte with oat is my fav so far. Friends loved the iced chai lattes as well. Space to spread out and work or study. Great supporter of our community too

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    Michael G.

    Was taking our fur child on a long walk and came across Recreational Coffee and since my partner is a coffee snob, thought I would give them a try. I had never heard of this coffee shop but I'm not the biggest coffee drinker. Partner hadn't been here in years but thought highly of this spot. Iced Americano was good. Our barista was disappointed as he didn't have the normal glasses used, so he subbed for some cool glasses that looked out of a tiki bar. Loved how thoughtful he was. Coffee shop was clean and had the vibe of the coffee shops I frequented in college. Would definitely go back.

    Melanie C.

    Oreo Donut 10/10 - very sweet - fluffy dough - icing is delicious Chai Latte 8/10 - on the spicer side but still sweet - can taste the pumps of syrup a bit Coffee (not sure which one) 6/10 - paired good with donut - too strong for my friends liking - can barely taste the flavor it just tasted like straight coffee The service was really good and quick, we were provided our drinks within five minutes. The donut was really good and I highly recommend it, we were able to snag the last one. Their chai is pretty good so it's worth the try. Their coffee wasn't bad it just didn't taste like the flavor my friends wanted it in so maybe ask for extra sweetener if you try out their coffee. It's a really quiet coffee shop making it a great place to study or get some work done. They do have light music in the background but it isn't distracting.

    Andrew S.

    Solid coffee, really enjoy a lot of their drinks including the Honey Vanilla Latte, iced coffees, pourovers, and more. They have an adequate amount of tables, but they are usually full when I visit on the weekends. You definitely want some headphones if you want to get some work done in peace, mix of modern, cozy, laid-back, but can get loud sometimes. I enjoy their Therapy blend beans which are their house espresso that has that cane sugar, milk chocolate body and toasted almond finish. The beans are great, but I only get the Therapy blend now because it's quite pricey ranging from $24 to $34. Nice coffee spot pretty close to downtown Long Beach area!

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    Cindy P.

    I had their Coconut Caramel Latte with Oatmilk and it was deliciously creamy and packed with flavor. Their service was good and the space was nice. My son played with their table games while I finished my coffee. Will return next time I'm in Long Beach.

    That's bacon and more bacon
    Thelia M.

    This lil coffee joint is a total vibe! I was completely clueless on what I wanted so I went with my Chai latte (iced) w an extra pump of Chai and a bacon, egg and cheese (Gouda) sandwich on toasted brioche bun. I asked for extra bacon because it's my business and bacon is good for you! Guess what!!!!! FIRE & DESIRE the Chai was strong ( exactly how I like it) and that breakfast sandwich was delicious. And bonus points for the music. Thank you for my morning pick me up. I'd wish I would have asked for the barista's name. He has bleached hair and super chill.

    A hot, honey vanilla latte with oat milk.
    Kathleen N.

    This place makes a stellar, hot honey vanilla latte with oat milk. I am impressed. The reason why 1-star was deducted though was because when I ordered a 2nd cup of the exact drink, the coffee was more bitter. My 1st cup was perfectly balanced with the espresso, milk, and frothy cream that comes from a freshly made latte. It's why I was sad the 2nd cup didn't taste the same. I had already left the store by then, so I didn't have the chance to let the barista know. However, our barista working on the evening of 07/25/24 was very kind and friendly. I feel the person was very patient with us. The store is cozy, clean, and had books! I love this about coffee shops. Parking is definitely a pain in the butt. My friends and I found street parking and paid $0.75 cents for 24 minutes. This is not against the coffee shop of course. I would definitely come back here still if I was in the area again.

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    Music is a little odd but I brought headphones so it was fine. Very California vibes if you get my drift...

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    Great spot for coffee and snacks, delicious egg sandwhich, wonderful customer service!

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    Ask the Community - Recreational Coffee

    Do you have sugar free syrups?

    Yes we do! Our most popular syrup is our Honey Vanilla, made with just those two ingredients (along with hot water). We also have stevia sweetener if you like :)

    Are there outlets?

    Yup. Lots

    How many tables for outdoor seating are available?

    1 and one bench with two little tables at the moment

    Are there any gluten free food options?

    We've got gluten free dairy free bars from Super Pop Bars!

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