STEPH JUDGEMENT: Great drinks, cool atmosphere, friendly service. This place has been around for a long time but since it's not super-close to me I'd never tried it till recently. I was on the way somewhere with a friend and she was the one who recommended it, as it was her favorite place for matcha tea. Located on the bustling corner of Broadway and Redondo, I lucked out with a close parking spot. It was midday during the week so it was pretty quiet and we were able to order and get our drinks quickly. My friend got her hot matcha tea and I got a regular hot latte, which I thought was very good. The barista was super-friendly and it was a very pleasant experience all around. I will definitely be returning. read more

Cute little spot in Long Beach. The decor is simple yet very modern and cute Drinks are amazing, I love my vanilla latte and cold brew. I haven't tried the pastries but I'm sure they are tasty as well. Service was amazing. Staff was very friendly and was able to recommend a drink for me. read more

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Years ago, I received a gift card from Steelhead Coffee, but never made it a point to stop by any of their locations since there are much more coffee shops closer to me. I was planning a rare visit to the oceanfront, and along the way stood Steelhead on Broadway. Steelhead on Broadway is located on Broadway (duh! lol) and Redondo on the southwest corner of the intersection. It's in the very corner of the building next to Flamin' Curry and Baddeley's Pourhouse Sports Bar. When I came in, I was greeted by the barista, Ruben, who was busy making drinks for the steady flow of customers. His co-worker, Jacob, was at the register taking orders, fielding questions, and just making friendly conversation with the clientele. There isn't much standing room in front of the counter, so when there was another customer standing by the wall, I thought it was her turn to order until she mentioned she was clueless on what drink(s) to get. I was clueless as well, so I used the opportunity to ask Jacob a handful of questions like what the drink sizes looked like, what the Aerocano was, and what Cortado was. Jacob answered my questions with ease and well enough that I was sold on the Aerocano. Some of the drinks on the menu are offered in two or even three sizes, but the Aerocano is one of the drinks that only comes in one size, 12 oz in this case. Interestingly enough, the back of my gift card listed Steelhead Coffee's other two locations, but not this one, so I wasn't sure if my gift card would work here. Sure enough, it did, but after paying, the tablet mentioned I could earn 50 points for putting in my phone number. I wanted to ask about their rewards program, but before Jacob could finish answering, the tablet went to a different screen. Unfortunately, there was no way for Jacob to go back and retroactively apply my phone number to the last order. I probably would have been interested in joining the rewards program, but this stroke of bad luck was enough to deter me from joining. While all that was going on, Ruben prepared my Aerocano so fast that I didn't have to wait any longer to start sipping on the drink, which is pretty much a black coffee and doesn't come with cream or sugar. There was quite a bit of foam on top of the Aerocano, which was a little more than I preferred. Also, even though I was told ahead of time it'd be in a 12 oz cup, I still felt I could have used a little more drink and a little less ice for the price point, which I'd still say is reasonable for a quick pick-me-up. Jacob was very friendly and helpful! If I rated them based on service alone, it'd be an easy 5. I even witnessed him making friendly conversation with other customers, likely regulars. As I went up to take a second look at the menu, he asked if I liked the Aerocano, to which I replied "not too shabby". I think he also mentioned that he was willing to remake the drink if something went awry, but I was satisfied with the taste of the Aerocano drink overall. While I'm not a coffee connoisseur by any means, I don't think the Aerocano was that much different than a traditional Americano; like there are some subtle nuances between the two drinks that I wouldn't be able to describe, but I'm sure the connoisseurs could. Ruben was friendly too, greeting me as I entered through the front door. I did witness him crossing Redondo while I was enjoying my Aerocano, leaving Jacob as the lone barista in the shop for just a few minutes. But even on a Sunday afternoon, it wasn't that busy that they could afford to take breaks like that. Inside the coffee shop, they have four round tables, each of which could seat two, as well as a couple of bar-style tables by the window. Between these bar-style tables is a small refrigerator of grab & go drinks like Olipop and Harmless Harvest. There are also five shelves of merch next to one of these tables, and I'm assuming this merch is for sale. They also have four two-seater tables outside if you prefer to sip your coffee/tea al fresco. They also serve some baked goods here. While I was placing my order, Jacob asked if I'd like any, but I didn't see any price tags on them. I was curious how much they cost, and he estimated between $4 and $8. I had just eaten a rather large lunch, so I passed on the baked goods. I also saw a couple of customers come in with their dogs, so they seem to be friendly to dogs as well. Parking was anything but easy. They don't have a parking lot in the immediate vicinity, so I had to circle around a few neighboring blocks before I found a spot on 1st St. I probably won't make a return visit since I don't find myself in this part of town as often, but if you do live nearby, I highly recommend patronizing Steelhead Coffee for a quick pick-me-up. I still have a remaining balance on my gift card, so I'll be looking forward to exhausting the remaining funds at the other two locations. Recommended! read more

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I'd give Steelhead Coffee a solid four stars. The coffee itself is excellent, smooth, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell they take their beans and brewing seriously, and it shows in the quality of the drinks. The baristas were friendly and the service was pretty quick even when there were a few people ahead of me. That said, there are a couple of things to know before you go. Parking in the area kind of sucks, so be prepared to circle the block or walk a bit. The shop itself is also pretty small inside, so seating indoors is limited and it can feel cramped if it gets busy. There is some outdoor seating though, which helps when the weather is nice. It's clean inside, merchandise is pretty well organized and displayed. read more

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This is a great place. The coffee is amazing and the baristas are always talented and kind. This place can get a little busy in the morning but the service is amazing read more

Pros; -They were one of the few coffee shops open at 6am on a Friday before an appointment I had. - Service was friendly. Wished me a good day, remembered my name and coffee came out quick. Cons: - I got an Iced VL and Hot L with regular milk. One for me and one for a friend. I get back into my car and try the iced one and it legit tastes like used and overly tart coffee grinds. I'm talking undeniable. - I decided I'll junk the iced one and keep the hot one because maybe they're just not good at iced drinks. I take one sip of the hot one and the same issue , extremely tart and bitter and old coffee ground tasting. Conclusion: It's either thier beans which are over tart or more highly likely they're not back flushing/cleaning their machine properly/regularly and old grinds are feeding back into the expresso. Unfortunately with so many good spots for coffee in LBC this is a 2 out of 5. read more

UPDATE: This place is still awesome! The best coffee. The best matcha. Excellent service. And now they have a delicious blueberry cold foam matcha for the S/S season that's gonna be my drink for the summer. Please, Steelhead...never change! read more

Steelhead on Broadway - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Had an iced latte with vanilla and early gray syrup. Delicious. The interior is nice and compact. The seating is well lit by all sun form the windows. Very cute read more

Drink coffee for it is life eternal. Without further ado let's begin this cute reView. Steelhead Coffee (est 2015) is a picturesque little coffee shop in Belmont shore Long Beach. They offer freshly brewed artisan coffee, espresso and tea to wake patrons up in the morning. In addition, there are pastries to indulge locals and visitors while sipping their coffee. Its interior color scheme and layout were truly an eye catcher. Moreover, this coffee shop has plenty of natural light from its large windows. Their indoor seats are limited but they have additional front outdoor seats to compensate. I came and ordered an Iced Green Tea x light sucrose. And I must say it's refreshing, and the best cold tea drink I had for years. They sell bean bags, merch, mugs and tumblers for customers. Atmosphere was very relaxing. Staff were amiable and professional. Plenty of street parking. Overall, I recommend this cute coffee shop. read more

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Stopped by this coffee house on a work morning day when I didn't feel like going to work. I walked here from Ocean and it was a nice walk. Got their matcha and it was yummy. I ended up getting some donuts for my colleagues and bought myself a super cute white tumbler with their logo. Donuts was okay but I would def go back for coffee and matcha. The shop vibe was so chill and peaceful that I just wanted to either nap there and work there. Highly recommend! read more

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Awesome spot for coffee had a Aerocano a frothy American and a single origin drip both were tasty and very enjoyable. Will definitely be going back. Place was clean and and had pretty good music playing. Workers were friendly and helpful. read more

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We had brunch nearby and was luckily walking distance to here! Very small coffee shop, but a few tables and counter (by the window) seating. Seems like most people like sitting outside. We walked in and the staff here were already so friendly! The cashier who helped us was also very quite chipper. I ordered a small latte, which was pretty nice. It does have a strong aftertaste that I couldn't really describe, but it was pretty alright. Pretty standard iced latte. read more

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I might have just found my new fave coffee shop for when I'm in LBC. I had the strawberry cold foam and wow, it was a heavenly morning coffee treat to say the least! The furniture was cute, the prices were reasonable (coffee is expensive nowadays), and it was walking distance from my friend's place...a win! The staff were also really great. They served the coffee in a timely manner. I look forward to coming back here to try this coffee shop again. read more

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Full disclaimer: first time there review and I only got coffee. The coffee itself was warm not hot and about as good as my offices drip coffee. The service was not great. No real interaction there. The warm drip coffee was 4 bucks. That part gets it 3 stars. I'll probably go back so this might be updated. The decor itself was phenomenal and I love the layout. I could totally see studying or working here. That being said from a straight coffee standpoint below average. read more

Good coffee, friendly staff, cool vibes. There's street parking and it's in an area where you can walk around, pretty close to the beach if you wanted to walk. No complaints! I will definitely come back. Plenty to choose from coffee or not. read more

They take pride in their love and dedication to coffee drinks, by far my favorite spot in Long Beach. Walked in this morning after forgetting to grab my drink when I had to catch an uber last night. Both Reuben and Tristan went above and beyond and gave me a mocha on the house when they absolutely didn't need to. Don't miss this gem on Broadway and Redondo! And they are pet friendly! read more

Perfect everything! The people are chill,coffee is exceptional and bake items are the best.

The people at the desk were honestly so nice. They looked like they were having a good time and I think that is so important! The inside was so nice. Pretty small but no big deal, they use the space well. It was very cutesy inside. Their matcha was so yum! I don't usually enjoy matcha but you can tell there's is well done :). read more

Around the corner from us. They don't have a very wide selection of drinks but they do have a great matcha and fantastic coffee. Great ambiance, very quaint and modern at the same time. We love walking here on the way to the beach from our apartment. read more

Help me I'm in love. Steelhead can easily steal your heart. This Long Beach based coffee shop specializes in all things caffeine. You'll find their menu filled with flavored lattes, matcha, cold brew, and chai. I arrived right before closing and ordered an ice chai latte with oat milk. I also snagged the lone surviving baked good: a chocolate donut. The latte was perfection. A festive pick me up before a holiday get together. The added donut also helped tide over my ravenous appetite. I'd love to explore more of their baked items in the future. Parking can be a little bit of a pain in this area. There's complimentary street parking available, you just have to get lucky. I may have parked slightly in the red to get my coffee fix. :) read more

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The cafe has street parking. It's not that crowded, no lines, and outdoor seating. There is a power strip by the booths and there is countertop seating. I love the clean, blue ambiance. The barista was super nice that she even let me take home a cutting. I got the rosemary caramel latte which is their seasonal drink. It was light and slight flower taste. It was $7.00 because I got oat milk. I would recommend coming here. read more

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Such a cute and quaint space with great use of colors. The flow and the space planning is perfect is just fresh and aesthetically pleasing. I ordered a small trip coffee and it was so good. My friend ordered the lavender latte and she was so impressed. The environment was very relaxed, and the workers are so sweet. read more

Steelhead on Broadway - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Absolutely love the coffee here. Super cute spot with great pastries too. Service was kind and very attentive. Would love to go back.

Excellent coffee and service and I'm happy to report that they have ceramic cups if you don't want your coffee to go!

Great Macha Internet was so bad I couldn't open a website. In this day and age, the wifi is certainly as important as the beverages. Coffee shop w bad wifi is like a burger spot with soggy fries, feels wrong. Couldn't even open a basic website. I get that coffee shops don't want people overstaying their welcome. However, people working on laptops in your spot is the nature of the beast. I was confused as to why The Library coffee shop half a block away was packed and this place was empty. Not confused anymore. Instead of getting much needed work done, I decided to write this in hopes of saving one person from the same mistake. The barista's response when I asked about it let me know that it was an all too common complaint. Go to Jug Band on Temple and Broadway. Amazing place. Best loose leaf tea selection in town. Macha though, so good read more

Steelhead on Broadway - Little to zero connectivity - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

The coffee is always consistent. Nice people. Nice cafe. No more than a few pastries. They have seasonal items as well as your regular coffee items. On several occasions I've ordered drip coffee, lattes, cold brews. Recently they added a peanut butter foam cold brew. It's very peanut butter -y on the foam but the drink mixed together is amazing. 10/10 read more

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Súper close to The Library! But a much smaller coffee shop. More modernized though. I didn't really want anymore coffee, so I got a matcha instead. My friend got black coffee and my other friend got a cortado. They enjoyed! I also liked my matcha! Staff was friendly! There were tables to sit at outside so we sat there for a few hours. Bathrooms were clean but push hard on the door to open it! read more

Steelhead on Broadway - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Nice, comfortable, and cozy corner coffee shop with a friendly and fast-moving staff. They keep the hot and cold beverages flowing. Sit inside with a pastry and your favorite coffee or tea-related drink or take in the outside air at a sidewalk table. The menu is simple and simple is good. Inside the shop is clean and small. The coffee is delicious and that's what counts. There's not much parking here so you might have to find a spot on the side streets and take a little stroll. Enjoy your sips on the way back. read more

Steelhead on Broadway - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Cozy little coffee spot! Such great, friendly staff and cute interior perfect for studying. By the time I came in, most of the pastries and baked goods were sold out. It was Sunday morning around 10am. Ordered an iced matcha latte with lavender and oat milk, pretty yummy! I saw they had the matcha already premixed in separate container, very dark green. Sister had a strawberry foam cold brew, which was one of their seasonal drinks! Yummy fluffy foam with some strong cold brew. read more

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First time here, no line. Tried the café au lait with vanilla flavoring. I opted in for oat milk instead of regular milk temperature was on point and the foam was a bit much but the drink taste really good. Very flavorful I can taste the vanilla, it's not too sweet. Next time, I will opt-in for an additional shot of espresso. Def worth trying again... love supporting smaller coffee shops. In my opinion, they offer better service and you can taste the difference. read more

Steelhead on Broadway - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Ruben rocks!! Love the energy Ruben and the team brings to you as well as the strong lattes!

Super cute coffeeshop for a quick grab n go coffee. Not ideal for working out of, but a great minimalistic space for a quick bevvy. Anyone who really knows me also knows that I'm sort of an airplane fanatic and the fact that their logo is a cute little biplane was already enough to win me over. I got my go to--a double espresso over ice with a splash of milk. Refreshing and energizing for a walk down Broadway. Lots of nice little merch too--from tumblers to coffee cups to t-shirts. The employee was super personable too and made me feel very welcome. Loved this little spot! read more

Steelhead on Broadway - Such cute cups! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Friendly baristas, homemade seasonal syrups, fresh pastries, and a very local vibe! You can get a for here drink in a mug. read more

Steelhead on Broadway - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Good "hipster" no bells & whistles coffee shop. The space isn't very big, good for a pick up and go. They don't have a menu posted on the wall but there's one by the register, it's a pretty standard coffee shop menu, no frills. Though they did have a special of a "roastmary & thyme latte." They have a selection of pastries behind the counter as well. They also have some merchandise for purchase, I was eyeing some caps that said "Coffee time!". Some cute stuff. I got a regular latte with oat milk and a croissant... she described it as pistachio matcha. The latte was pretty good, wouldn't say amazing, had kind of a dull flavor in my opinion, though it was smooth. The croissant was beautiful and absolutely delicious. I would come here again but it probably wouldn't be my first pick. read more

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The service in this Steelhead is stellar. The staff are so efficient and great to talk to. S/O to Christine, Ruben & Tristan. The ambiance of the establishment is wonderful. It is a very warm space with great indoor and outdoor seating. The high ceiling and large windows are a treat in any coffee shop. The coffee and matcha are so good! This is my favorite Steelhead although the others are also great. read more

Solid coffee place... people were nice... inside is cute. Love seeing cool places like this in Long Beach! Give it a shot read more

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Love their tea selection! They make a wonderful tea latte! They're a short walk from the water, so stopping in makes for a nice little morning stroll. I like supporting local shops (aka not Starbucks) so definitely love it here. I don't drink coffee -- only tea -- so can't comment from the coffee perspective.. but definitely stop in for a tea! Street parking. 2021: 26/100 read more

This place offered very unique options. I got a peach cardamom latte, which I thought was delicious. It had caffeine and it was the perfect amount of sweet (not too sweet). A really nice girl was working the counter. Her name was Blue and she was helpful with what the place was all about and what they offered. Definitely going back for the vegan donuts. Also this place is just adorable inside. Very clean! Cute spot to get a coffee and hang for a bit read more

Steelhead on Broadway - Peach Cardamom Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

What I had: - Chai latte ($4.50) - Drink sampler (espresso shot, coffee, and a latte) How it tasted: - I really enjoyed the chai latte as well as my own latte. The espresso really isn't for me, but I got a sample of all three for a reason. In fact, both lattes (while different in composition) were quite delicious. Why did I give it a four? - The staff, service, price, and taste were pretty awesome. I would likely come again if in the area and wanting a small place to chill while drinking coffee or tea. Verdict? - Solid coffee joint to hit up if you're in the area or waiting for The Attic. read more

Steelhead on Broadway - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

A nice addition to the neighborhood. Staff are super friendly, pastries are delicious. I wish they served food at this location but the space is small so I get why they don't. I'd also love to see more savory pastry choices. They have a decent sized selection, they just all happen to include ingredients I don't love. I probably need to be less picky. The sweet pastries have all been great. Drink menu is simple and straight forward, and is more of a build-your-own than having pre-set drinks. read more

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