A nice little farmer's market located within walking distance from DTLB, selling fresh produce and…read moreprepared foods. Operating on Friday from 10:00 - 14:00, the Downtown Long Beach Farmer's Market takes up the North Promenade between 3rd and 5th street. The information desk and admin center booths are located on the south end (3rd street), with ready to eat hot foods north of 4th. Officially, only service animals are allowed, but we saw quite a few leashed dogs walking with their owners. It was a decent selection of fresh vegetables, much of which seemed to be grown by the vendors (the strawberries being an exception). There was also fresh bread, honey, and nuts. I did stop and purchase some cold noodles from a family run food stall called Yum Yum for $10. They were giving out free samples of the noodles which reeled me in....usually not a fan of cold noodles, but this version was good. Not sticky, with a good bit of chew, packaged very professionally. It came with a little reusable tote bag, which was convenient to use to bring the food home.

It's rather a small market, but the variety of fruits and vegetables is pretty wonderful and…read moresometimes there is a variety of cooked delicacies as well. You can find wonderful mushrooms and flowers in this market as well, along with a great juice stand. If you need fresh eggs, this is also a place to grab some.

Picked up a cheese and meat platter over the weekend. It was beautifully prepared and packaged…read morewith care too! The guests loved it! Thank you!

Oh La Vache is located on a busy street of Long Beach but it's such a hidden gem. I preordered…read moreonline a veggie platter, a small cheese and meat board, some petite toasts, and the cheesemonger's choice for some extra cheese a week before pick up. We came in on a Saturday and was unable to find street parking so as others advised, I had my friend watch the car and drive around as I made my way to the shop. The shop was so cute, it's small but with everything you'd need for a cheese and meat party including breads, canned additions/fish, and wines! I grabbed a fresh loaf of baguette to add to the order. Both trays were ready and absolutely fresh. The honorable cheesemongers overlooking shop were very nice and helpful! One female worker was providing samples for a gentleman when he asked for recommendations and my cheesemonger asked what kind of cheese texture I generally liked and offered to give me a cheese from three different animals, which I thought was absolutely awesome! She even offered to help me carry my trays out. The veggie tray was awesome, a great size, half pickled half not pickled, the dips were both amazing! We got the green goddess and Calabrian chili aioli and both were such a hit at our get together. The peppers are slightly spicy and were so delicious. We loved the variety of cheese and did not have a single cheese we didn't like. The petite toasts with the meat and cheese board is a must! So good and crispy and a perfect size for a bite. The trays were really sturdy and we appreciated the care put into the layout. We'll definitely be back Oh La Vache!

I mean what can I say except The Vintage always hits. Always a great experience, great ambiance,…read moreand of course great food. My fiance and I are both pescatarian and there's plenty options. The veggie sandwich though is our favorite. It is out of this world. Our server every time we go is Brandon and he's such a vibe and always makes the best wine recommendations. This place is in a family friendly neighborhood and the restaurant accomodates children so don't be surprised if there's kids when you go. It's pretty normal.

What a gem this wine and cheese bar truly is. I don't live in Long Beach, but thankfully the drive…read moreis less than 20 minutes and even if it were longer I would happily make it. It's located in Bixby Knolls, surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants, bars and breweries, yet it's the only true wine bar right there. Honestly, Long Beach has more wine bars than most surrounding areas, and since the South Bay is packed with breweries, if you're tired of beer this is your sign to switch it up. You will not regret it. The food menu has cheese boards, salads and sandwiches, and everything I've had here has been delicious. The cheese boards are better than sex. There is seating indoors and outdoors. It's minimal, but somehow we always manage to find a table. The service is consistently great and the owner is wonderful. She will be leaving soon and she will absolutely be missed, but what she has built here will definitely be cherished. The new owners fell in love with the place, so you can expect it to be well taken care of and to remain just as charming. Parking is street only, so read the signs carefully so you don't end up with a ticket. If you go on a Sunday there are no restrictions or time limits, which makes it even better.

My friend, Audriana, invited me to come get a smoothie with her, after our gym class at EOS. Great…read moresnack! We got fairly good parking last Friday afternoon. I parked in the neighborhood across the street, right around the corner. Anyway, I ended up getting the Date Shake and added spinach and almond butter with a side shot of Sea Moss. I've been hearing about how good the Sea Moss is. My friend got the Coco-Spin! I've heard cardamom was good for you. And mine had cardamom and cinnamon too. Good anti inflammatory. Gotta come back & try them all! Enjoy!

Recently enjoyed Tru Nature Juice Bar an Acai bowl. I usually get the Buddha bowl (my favorite) but…read moredecided on a dark chocolate bowl and it was just as delicious. The people here are extremely friendly and service was quick! It's a vibe, there's colorful seating inside and out. You're a couple blocks from the beach to enjoy it there too!

I absolutely love this place! I have never had bacon melt in my mouth before. I truly can't stop…read moreraving and enjoy every time I visit. Although I get annoyed at ordering at the front, I will say they try and speed the process up as much as possible. I've tried quite a few dishes on the menu and still have a few left to experience, but my go to is always something with bacon. The potatoes are cooked perfectly, along with the eggs, and steak (I believe they are cooking sous vide so they turns out perfectly every time) They have outside patio section that is shaded, along with little fans to help in case flies get in the way. This is a perfect brunch spot or a place to take yourself on a solo date, or family that's in town.

It was my first time coming to Zuzu's Petals and I definitely have a lot of thoughts!…read more First, the ambiance and aesthetics are very cute. Everything feels clean, classy and thoughtfully put together. When you first arrive, seeing the line out the door can be a little intimidating. Usually at places like this, I feel like I have to fight for my life to find a table, but thankfully that wasn't the case here. The staff was very kind and asks how many are in your party and helps you get a table, which made everything much less stressful. They also give you menus while you wait so you can decide what you want ahead of time. We arrived at 10:30am and our wait was about 30 minutes so by the time we were able to order at 11am, the lunch menu was also available. I ordered the tater tots, Cinnagave Shaken Espresso, Dutch Baby Pancake and country sourdough toast with jam. With tax and tip, my total came out to around $40. It's definitely pricier than what I normally pay for breakfast. Most entrées range from $17-$34 and coffees are around $5-$10, so you can easily spend $30+ for one person. In these hard times, that's not exactly ideal for me. I also wanted to try a pastry to get the full experience, but when I found out the small blackberry danish was $7, I decided to pass. I just couldn't justify getting that close to $50 for breakfast for one person. Now for the food! The country sourdough toast with jam was actually my favorite item. The homemade sourdough was incredible and honestly deserves its roses. It sounds like such a simple thing, but it was so well done and easily the standout for me. Visually, the Dutch Baby Pancake was beautiful and definitely impressive when it came out. I've always wanted to try one, so I was excited! I will say, I've read everywhere that Dutch babies are supposed to have more of a custardy center and even the photos I've seen look that way. Mine didn't really have that texture at all and tasted more like a crepe. Maybe it was a little overcooked? It wasn't bad, just not quite what I expected. Still delicious! Unfortunately, the tater tots were the biggest disappointment. They weren't crispy, didn't taste seasoned and sort of fell apart until they became one big potato mess. My cousins and I ended up not finishing them. One of my cousins ordered the summer peach and corn salad, which she liked! Just a heads-up that it's only available after 11 a.m. My other cousin got the skillet, she mentioned feeling a little disappointed since it tasted a little dry and didn't finish her plate. However they both ordered the Curious George drink and LOVED it! The Cinnagave Shaken Espresso was also fantastic. Coffee is definitely something they do very well here and I can see myself getting again. Overall, the aesthetics are adorable and I could see this being a great date spot. The coffee was fantastic, the sourdough was amazing, but the rest of the food was just okay for us. That was a little disappointing because everything sounds SO good on paper. Maybe we just caught them on an off day. The prices are probably the biggest thing holding me back from coming back regularly. Spending $30-$40+ per person for breakfast isn't really in my budget right now, but if this is within your price range, you may have a completely different experience. When I review a place, I try to take the overall experience, personal taste and effort into account. For now, I'm leaving Zuzu's Petals at 4 stars because the effort is definitely there, and what isn't my cup of tea may be someone else's liquid gold. I'd still give them another chance in the future... after I get paid!

I love!! It's a bit sparse for a farmers market but they hit the key notes of good food made by…read morelocals, fresh produce, and speciality items.

My dad has got some decent fruit from here. There is not tons of vendors. It would be nice if it…read morefeatured more options.

I've been going to Snow Monster since I was in high school, about 12 years ago, and it's still one…read moreof 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!

This place is so cute! Everything in here is just so aesthetically pleasing! I love it! The young…read morelady 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!

Good local farmers market…read more *Live music* & plenty of room to have a picnic Besides fruit & veggies: -seafood -pupusas -pizza -hot dogs and sausages -sourdough & focaccia -dips -olive oil & vinegar Etc All the kids from Roger's go at dismissal so may be crowds right at 3pm Doesn't participate in EBT or WIC food programs

April 26. Visit to market. Part two. I was hoping to find the Fuertes avocados that I saw last…read moreweek. Not at the market this week. Moral of story, gather your avocados while you can. However, Ladie kakes booth was here!