The Library Coffee is a timeless retreat filled with warm light, wooden textures, and quiet charm. The deep colors, classic furniture, and shelves of books create a vintage calm that feels far removed from the rush outside. The iced Turkish latte and chocolate cake pair perfectly with the atmosphere -- rich, balanced, and quietly indulgent. Every detail, from the brass fixtures to the menu boards, reflects care and character. A place not just to drink coffee, but to slow down and think. read more

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Love that this has two areas for studying a bit more quiet and the other for any casual meet ups for coffee. It's walking distance but if I ever need to pay bills or work from there I'll stick around. The owner is very welcoming as well as the staff. I once was working remotely and forgot my charger. Miraculously they had the charger I needed in their lost and found bin! Thank you! read more

I enjoyed the ambiance of The Library. Inside is a great spot to get some work or studying done because it's quiet. If you're visiting to chat or hangout with a friend, I recommend sitting outside. There is a nice view of broadway and it has good shade. I had a cappuccino and a ham and cheese croissant. The cappuccino was just okay and the ham and cheese croissant was a bit weird. The cheese was melted but the ham felt cold and the bread slightly warm. It's wasn't my favorite. The service didn't stand out so I'm not sure that I'll be back. read more

The Library - Ham & Cheese Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Okay, this is your true 'old school' coffee shop. It's super casual, plenty of seating inside and out and lots of coffee selections, not to mention they also offer baked treats, sandwiches, salads, etc. The Library isn't a true restaurant, which I love but, it's a great little neighborhood hideaway that covers the bases. If you're on a date and want a comfortable and cozy place with a great Long Beach history, you really need to check the The Library out! read more

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Amazing study spot! The owner is really nice and the food and matcha is good. The ambiance is really chill and I'd honestly go here even if it's not for studying. My friends and I are having a great time. read more

We traveled from Northern California to baby sit our grandkids here in Long Beach. While taking our walks around the neighborhood and we found this place that's very comfortable for the kids to relax but especially for us wanting coffee and tea. Plus they serve everything from bagels, croissants, sandwiches, desserts, etc. Place is spacious indoors. The staffers all were very nice and accommodating to the grandchildren. We ordered coffee and some sandwiches and very good! We truly appreciated the kindness of the staff and enjoyed the coffee/tea and food. We will definitely come here again on on our visit to Long Beach and recommend them to our family/friends. John, Thank you the reply! Please tell the staff who provided the banana to our grandson! She so sweet! We where there this morning 9:36am. read more

The Library - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Good place to work at, lots of tables and chargers, but the matcha latte is horrible...

Never knew that this beautiful charming Coffee place existed in this area. From the outside, it looked like they weren't busy, once we walked inside it was a different world, it was comfortable, with many double chairs per table.it was two sides and I could not believe every table was taken, One table had a board game, another had, school work papers, and even a card game was being played. The Library is well decorated, inviting comfy tanles with nice chairs. All the televisions had a running theme of fireplaces with wood burning which added to the nostalgia. We will be back as this is one of the best coffee shops we have been to. Thank you read more

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Cute, old feel library and coffee shop with limited parking in the back. Beautiful art on walls and decor. Definitely gives grandmas house. Service was great everyone seemed nice and my food was ready quick. I got a sandwich 10/10 and the matcha 10/10. I would come back here. My only concern is ... the lack of cleanliness and maintenance. I arrived around 7 am and there was trash on the floor from the day before all around the place. Restroom also smells really bad and seems like it may need a deep cleaning see images of food and trash on floor. Also homeless people outside but I guess that's a normal thing now. read more

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If you love coffee, books, and a vintage, cozy, vibe, then The Library is just for you. It was love at first sight the first time I walked in here. I have been here so many times since it's walking distance from home. I would never study or do work here because I'm old school and I need near complete silence to focus. I don't know what time people arrive to grab a spot to work or do school work, but tables can be completely full by 10 or 11. There are two rooms, they're both equally charming. There are large TV screens playing cozy music. The service is good, I don't know if it's the owner I've encountered a few times but this gentleman is extremely kind and accommodating. The second room is my favorite, it's like a cafe within a library. You walk in and everyone is working at a table. Tons of vintage books line the bookshelves. The tapestry on the benches looks vintage. I'm in love with their Vanilla Goddess iced latte. They have a variety of breakfast sandwiches and baked goods. I'm honestly so happy that a place like The Library exists in my neighborhood. read more

The Library - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

One of my favorite coffee shops ever since I resettled back in SoCal. It's a great study spot. Great drinks and good food. I usually stop by on weekends or early mornings if I have an appointment at the VA. I usually do some studying right before I head out. Seating is tight so come early. Definitely library slash Friends vibe. Gives me a sweet late 90s early 2000s feel when life was simpler. read more

Visited for the first time this morning. The ambiance looks cool; the library theme is distinctive. I ordered two lattes to go: one Spanish and one vanilla. The attendant taking my order was fine. Not rude, not welcoming. Just fine. The barista who made the drinks announced them out loud and just left them on the bar, kind of like what you'd expect at Starbucks, but not at your local neighborhood coffee shop. Overall, I think the staff could use some customer service training. The coffee is what mostly warrants the poor review. I got my order to go, and didn't try one of the drinks beforehand. My Spanish latte, which I tried in the cafe, was mid. Too sweet and with an odd aftertaste. The vanilla latte, which my partner tried once I was home, had a horribly bitter and smokey aftertaste. It was horrible. We had to throw it out. The coffee itself was not high quality and adding all the other stuff just made it worse. It's surprising that a coffee shop could serve such bad coffee. This place has such great potential! If they'd just focus on making a few drinks really well and did away with the poor quality food, they'd be a standout. read more

The Library - Two poorly made, pretty lattes. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

I love what the newish owners have done with this local, beloved coffee shop! Every time I stop in, the shop looks better organized and beautifully decorated. I have been coming here since it first opened....i think over 30 years ago now. The coffee is great! There are lots of tasty food options. The staff is friendly and diligent. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Tried The Library this past Friday morning. I've seen it a few times while driving around LB and I've been curious about it. I don't know if it's just a morning or if it's an all day thing, but they were really full inside. I ended up sitting outside since the inside was so full, but luckily outside has a nice little view. I ordered a small cappuccino with a little bit of cherry syrup. It was decent, not the best espresso out there but I would come here again and get a latte instead and maybe try one of their other flavors (though the cherry was good). Customer service wasn't bad, you could just tell they were pretty busy. I didn't try a pastry this time but I'd love to come back later in the day sometime. I love that this place is open both early and late. Sometimes it's nice to have your coffee at the crack of dawn before everybody's awake, and other times I get a hankering later at night for some coffee. Important to note this seems be a hot spot for remote working/studying. read more

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First of all, I'd just gotten a tatt at my spot and all I wanted was to grab a quick little meal before my trek down to San Diego It was such a weird night where my normal spot was out of food, no drive thru's, and I was about to leave LBC hangry when I drove by this beautiful Oasis called Library Coffee. "They're probably closing," I thought bitterly and alas; they were fully open on an Easter night, well lit, gorgeous place, with fresh healthy food and baked delicacies that reminded me of Crave Cafe in Sherman Oaks. Students studying on their laptops, books galore, beautiful lighting, I was so happy to find this spot in LBC. Wow. I got the dolma and a chocolate dessert to go. I want to go back and enjoy it a lot more. For it being a holiday, you wouldn't even know by the service. The baristas seemed to enjoy what they do and had a passion for their customers. They deserve a raise. Seriously, thank you for restoring my faith on a late night!! read more

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Came here before deciding to go elsewhere. They have a lot of powdered coffee mixes as well as low quality matcha. If you like either of those things, probably go down the street. If you want atmosphere and pastries and a chill hangout spot, this would be the place to go. read more

I loooove this cafe for working and or studying. I am originally Persian and we have a huge cafe culture in Tehran. People go to cafes to hangout and or work. This place reminded me of a few places I used to be a regular at in Tehran. It is a nice and clean place with a lot of character. I ordered their panini and coffee and well as salad in my few visits and would recommend it. Although a note would be that the romaine leaves in the Chicken salad didn't look thoroughly washed and the staff need to pay more attention to this matter. read more

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Even though it was exceptionally busy and crowded full of fairly quiet readers and writers, the owner made an effort to find us a seat. Certainly wasn't expecting the extra mile while he has no shortage of customers. All the drinks and snacks are reasonably priced, I appreciate the mango unsweetened iced tea as I have diabetes. For being very busy, most people are here writing or studying so it's not as loud as it should be considering it's almost always at capacity. Seating is nice and lots of tables read more

This coffee shop gives me Central Perk Friends vibes! The decor really makes you feel like it's a library. It is definitely a popular spot to study, hang out, do work etc. There's a good amount of seating, but most of the time they're all taken especially if you don't come early. I like to stop by on my morning walk to the beach. They have a large variety of drinks and pastries. If you want a strong coffee try their Turkish coffee! If you want something sweet, try one of their bars like the peanut butter blondie. read more

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"Upon entering, I was greeted with warm smiles from Lauren. I chose to do a photo shoot at the amazing coffee shop and eatery. I discovered this gem while browsing Yelp for nearby spots, and since it was only four miles away, here I am! The place is very clean and quiet, with decor and lighting that are just perfect. I decided to try the shamrock --definitely a must! I was craving avocado toast, but since they didn't offer it due to my aversion to bacon, I opted for a croissant sandwich and a lemon tart instead. Now, the lemon tart? Definitely a winner--4/5! The sandwich was satisfactory at 3/5 (after all, it's just a sandwich), and I'd give the Leprechaun a solid 4/5. I can't wait to come back!" read more

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I arrived around 3:30pm and all of the tables were full of folks working in laptops, reading, or chatting with friends, but by the time I was done ordering a table opened up. Lots of options for food and coffee and both were delicious, and the ambiance was mellow and calm. I'd definitely recommend this though I could see it being too busy for some. read more

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Only reason I am giving it 4 stars is because it is very crowded with students. Difficult to find seating. Other than that, very chill and cozy. Cute coffee shop for sure read more

Last time I'm visiting this place. Terrible service, good vibe, and average drink drinks.

I'm here in Long Beach for college and I decided to check this place out for café figure drawing and also 'cause I like the occassional coffee treat. I was initially thinking of getting the Mexican mocha but it was unavailable, however I had plenty of other options from the expansive menu. I got a vanilla mocha and an egg and cheese toast. I'm nowhere near the level of a coffee connoisseur or anything like that, but the mocha was nice and rich. The egg and cheese toast was simple and delicious. I'm quite picky 'bout eggs and their texture, but the way they cooked the egg was so light and fluffy, I REALLY liked it! Atmosphere was lovely, it does feel like a cozy library inside. Lots of seating available, I was easily able to find a table to sit and draw. I think there was a large book club meeting when I went, and they were a bit loud but I actually liked the lively vibe they were adding. Wi-Fi was also easy to access! There was also Animal Crossing on the tvs, I liked that heheh. Probably enough yapping from me here, I definitely would go here again. I'd like to bring friends and family if our schedules ever overlapped :'] read more

The Library - Medium vanilla mocha and egg and cheese toast. My picture doesn't do it justice :'] - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

"In thy youth wast as true a lover, As ever sighed upon a midnight pillow." You have arrived at the LIBRARY. ;D The Library is a cool hippy coffee shop on the corner of East Broadway and Redondo Avenue in Long Beach. They offer a breadth of coffee, tea and drinks as well as breakfast items. Its interior as the name denotes is full of bookshelf with variety of books. Similarly, their vintage light fixtures and furnitures adds to the coffee shop's personality. Furthermore, it's spacious albeit lacks natural light. It was my first time here and it seems it's the most popular cafe in the area. I was warmly and ebulliently greeted by a female staff; I perused their menu and decided to get a Hazelnut Hipster and Egg Croissant sandwich for a late breakfast. Both were bloody fantastic! Prices were fair and highly competitive. Free wifi. Plenty of street parking available. Fellow visitors were cordial. Atmosphere was very relaxing. Overall, I enjoyed my dine-in experience and food/coffee. I recommend you visit if you're in the area. read more

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Great local coffee shop. Friendly team, hot strong coffee, and very relaxing and well done. Setup allows you to read or work with outlets conveniently placed near tables and calm instrumental music. Also decorates for the holidays. read more

The Library - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

LITERALLY designed like a library, get ready to embrace yourself for a treat! Turkish coffee, abundant pastries, and books? Love it! With great menu selections, abundantly cozy seating, and a warmly comforting and quiet atmosphere, The Library in Long Beach is the perfect spot to grab a great caffeinated drink and get some work done. I also love the staff, they're always so nice and friendly. Beware though, it does tend to get quite packed on weekday nights from folks completing their work. I will admit though, with the location being right in a busy neighborhood within Long Beach, parking can be a bit tough as there are limited spaces behind the shop and along the street. But all in all, those truly are minor inconveniences in the grand scheme of what this spot has to offer and I wouldn't let those things prevent you from a visit if you're around here! read more

The Library - A warm night at The Library - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Pretty standard coffee and food. Awesome study spot but always packed to the brim. When you do get a study spot most have outlets nearby and comfy chairs with free wifi. The interior is super comfortable and cool. Wish it wasn't super crowded but it is for a reason! read more

Coffee and cakes are nice, I like the Vanilla Goddess Mocha! Service is quick and attentive. Ambiance is really nice since everyone is studying is usually quiet! 10/10 recommended! read more

The Library - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Very cozy atmosphere, great environment to study or work remotely! Plenty of outlets and tables. I'm not sure if you're supposed to ring yourself up here or wait to have someone take your order, as they have an iPad and payment terminal facing the customer with no staff at the counter. read more

The Library - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Kindest workers ever! My friends and I were here on a busy Tuesday evening and we weren't prepared for how PACKED it was. The lovely man working here, I do believe he might be the owner, pushed together three smaller tables together so my group of five would have somewhere to work. If it weren't for him, we would've left immediately to find somewhere else. I ordered a Mexican hot chocolate and a blueberry muffin that I asked to be warmed! The cafe has a very warm, cozy, old-fashion feel where you never want to leave. I can see why so many people come here just to sit and chat. read more

Cool interior lot space two different rooms to hangout in, but the Americano wasn't that good, not sure if I will go back. read more

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Relaxing place, desserts were amazing and The scoops for our hot pot Ice cream was ginormous read more

The seating area is really nice, Wi-Fi is included with purchase. Only thing that was very off-putting was the cashier/barista. It was my first time and I asked what was in the Turkish Latte. He just seemed very uninterested in explaining it/offering other recommendations and like I was wasting his time away from talking with his coworkers. There was no one behind me in line so I considered ordering one of the foods/desserts but the attitude and tone of the cashier made me not want to interact longer. The drink itself was okay. read more

Curious: What happened to the quality of their Chai Tea latte? Waste of $$. Miss the old days. Full tables on a Friday night. Quiet like a library. No talk, just music playing. read more

The Library - Lousy Hot Chai Tea Latte with croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Easily my favorite place for delicious coffee in Long Beach. The atmosphere is ultra casual, very chill vibe. It's like sitting in your den at home enjoying music and books while you savor fantastic coffee drinks. Great food too! Highly recommend. read more

Goood old faithful. Staff is amazing and owner (I thinks he is the owner lol) very attentive and kind. This type of coffee shop is a dying breed, but if you're looking for a cozy cafe to meet a friend, study, or read your current book, this is the place. It's doesn't give that sterile corporate perfectly curated everything vibe. Patrons range from corporate baddies with serious business to attend to, to the optimistic college students brimming with life and the promise of their futures. You'll see the occasional first dates here, and the gabbing friends about the quests of yester-year. This place has the human experience in its raw form and not that commercialized - stool. lol. Thanks for keeping this place going. -Just a guy that reads in a corner. read more

Haven't been in a while but I always love it here when I get the chance. Workers are super nice and welcoming. Drinks are always taste fire. I got the white chocolate mocha iced. Seating can be tuff to find if it's busy but luckily I found one. I forgot u need a key to use the restroom tho lol read more

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Super cute with lots of seating to grab a coffee and bagel in the morning. Lots of books on the shelves to read. They have good acoustics because you couldn't hear people around you talking. Street parking wasn't a problem. read more

I love the look of this place but besides that their drinks aren't good nor their sandwiches.... Their paninis are just regular sandwiches since they don't have a panini press. Last time I went cashier was dry and seemed annoyed the entire time read more

The Library - Vietnamese coffee and panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California