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    Stereoscope Coffee

    4.5 (384 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Nicole W.

    Tried the Madagascar vanilla latte, the place is cute and small. The latte was good, not great. Couldn't really taste the vanilla flavor. It was on the sweeter side but I should have asked and asked for it less sweet to my liking. Won't make that mistake again.

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    Tracy B.

    Delicious coffee at STEREOSCOPE! Stopped in here after dinner on a Saturday night and parking was a hit tough but we made it happen. We both had the Spanish latte which was pretty sweet and rich. They make the syrups in house and seem to take coffee and matcha options pretty seriously- ceremonial matcha options and pour over coffee. Unfortunately it's pretty small and seating is limited, and we didn't see a restroom. We took the drinks to go this time. The cashier and barista had good customer service and communication skills thank you!!

    Cathrine S.

    Cute coffee shop tucked into downtown Long Beach It was very busy on a Saturday, but the line moved relatively quickly. There isn't much seating inside or outside, so plan ahead if you're hoping to sit and study. Parking can be tricky most nearby spots are metered, but there is free parking available on nearby residential streets if you don't mind a short walk. They offer a nice variety of specialty coffee drinks, both hot and iced. Overall, a solid spot I'd recommend, and I'd definitely return if I'm back in the area.

    Mai T.

    Since visiting LB, I am forever standing in a line to see something or buy something. Luckily this line at Stereoscope went by pretty quickly. I love how pleasant and welcoming the young lady who was taking orders was. Each customer that came to the counter was greeted and she politely took their order with no rush and made sure it was correct. You don't see that in many coffee shops for the most part. I say that because many of them seem like they dont even want to take your order! I went for the iced Madagascar Vanilla Latte with almond milk and to have it there as well. The space is pretty small and there are only windows seat available. I am happy that when it came out, it came out in an aluminum cup! Perfect for sitting and enjoying. The latte was pretty good, although I wish I could taste the espresso more. It seemed a little more milky and water down than what I am use to. Definitely a coffee shop I would stop by again when I'm in the LB area visiting friends.

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    Anastasia V.

    I found myself fiending for a matcha while exploring downtown Long Beach, so I was pleasantly surprised to pass by Stereoscope. The barista was so friendly as I took a minute to think over the different ceremonial grade matcha options they offered. With help from the barista, whom I also struck up a cute little convo with, I decided on the Ujigawa matcha latte with no added sweetener. The matcha itself was very refreshing and vibrant. I don't think the picture I included does the color justice. If you don't like a bolder, earthy/umami matcha flavor, I would not recommend this specific tea especially not unsweetened. This latte was all I ordered so I have nothing to compare it to, but I liked it. I also had brought my laptop along to do some work, but was baffled by the only available outlets being on the ceiling. It's my fault for bringing along a laptop with low battery.. but still. I thought the outlet placement was so odd. This coffee shop is also pretty small. However, all the available indoor seats face outside which I thought was nice for balancing work/studying/reading with people watching.

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    Lucia A.

    Coffee after a stroll around the beach is always a must . I had the Spanish latte with almond milk and a butter croissant. I waited inside even though it was pretty busy . I wanted to admire such beautiful location .

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    Stephanie L.

    First time getting let down here :,( it also was extremely sweet, like double the usual? did the matcha or recipe ratio change?

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    Erik G.

    What We Ordered: -Madagascar Vanilla Latte $7.50 -Spanish Latte $7.25 My wife wanted to go shopping at Belmont Shores, so we stopped here for a much-needed morning pick-me-up. I ordered the Madagascar Vanilla Latte, which the staff recommended as a popular choice. They even mentioned they make their own artisanal vanilla syrup in-house - what's not to love? It was a solid latte. My wife ordered the hot Spanish Latte, also recommended by the barista, and she really liked it. I tried it too and enjoyed it as well. We're glad we finally made it to a Stereoscope location and look forward to trying others in LA.

    Nicole B.

    Ordered the strawberry matcha latte with oat milk (sweetened). It was so good that we came back again. The first time we went in the morning and there was a line out the door but the second time we went in the afternoon and no line! Drinks are consistent and the place is very well designed. Staff were extremely kind.

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    Kyle H.

    Small Specialty Coffee Shop on 2nd St in Long Beach. Busy area. The Street parking is mostly all metered. The Coffee Shop has a European feel. They have an interesting coffee menu with items such as the Espresso Tonic. They also have Specialty teas, Matcha. And more. I tried the Ganache Mocha. It is a 70% dark Chocolate Mocha. It was really good. The Baristas are friendly and the service was really good. Prices are reasonable. I recommend trying Stereoscope Coffee.

    Leeza D.

    Stereoscope has a location in Costa Mesa that has been on my list for a while now. I was walking 2nd street and saw this location and had to stop in. I ordered an ice latte without ice so I can drink it the next day. The coffee is nice and robust and I would recommend it. I also ordered the most expensive matcha in the menu, around $12. I would pass on this as it wasn't anything unique or special and too light. Better options abound at less cost. Great service, the barista was very friendly. Street and public parking. Casual. Indoor seating. Small merch area. Please come and create your own adventure.

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    Anchal A.

    It was really cool to see this place offer different types of ceremonial grade matcha with a description on their menu for each. I got the sweetened matcha which was good... but if you truly like the matcha flavor i would not recommend this one. I like a bit of sweetener in my matcha and was worried I'd dislike the unsweetened ceremonial grade which is why i opted for the pre-sweetened. But it was way too sweet for me and the matcha flavor was overpowered. Someone ordered a ceremonial and it looked SO much better -- handwhisked right in front of us, a dark green color. Def getting that when i'm back in long beach! I had a bit of trouble finding this place -- walked past it twice before actually spotting it because the sign is kind of small. The place itself isn't as small as some of the other reviews say, there is seating but on a busy day i'm sure it fills up (for reference i came ~9 am on a monday :)

    Salted caramel latte and Madagascar vanilla latte
    Jenny P.

    Coffee was good. I got the iced salted caramel latte and my bf got the iced Madagascar vanilla latte. Cashier was super nice and friendly. Small store with uncomfortable/limited seats.

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    I'm in lovvvvve with their matcha! If you're looking for a good sweet matcha I highly recommend. The staff is really cool too !

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    Ask the Community - Stereoscope Coffee

    What's their strongest coffee? Like Vietnamese coffee

    Hi there, happy to help. What is your definition of strong?

    Can I take my dog inside as I order?

    We accept dogs at all locations!

    Do they have decaf options?

    Our decaf is a Swiss water process Colombia Aponte Honey with notes of pineapple, coconut, juicy and guava. It’s a light medium roast and available at all locations and you can also grab a bag by inquiring with our baristas. Thank you!

    Are there outlets for customers to use for study?

    All locations have outlets!

    Is the owner same owner from OC location?

    All Stereoscope locations from Buena Park, Echo Park, Newport Beach and Long Beach are from the same team. You’ll find the same quality, and customer service from each shop, regardless of the location.

    Is there wifi for customers?

    Yes, just ask the barista for the code!

    Is there space to come in and study or WFH?

    Yes, there is a long bar with barstools. 2 spots by the front window and maybe 8 spots by the side window. There is also tables out front.

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