This place is super cute and cozy and the staff is very nice. Sweet pastries and bagels are good but the rest of the food and espresso drinks are not the best quality. I am a coffee snob nerd though so I'd give it a try if you like a cute cozy coffee spot. read more

Drove all the way across town and I walk in the first time to check this place out and to get a much needed coffee to drive home. With 5mins still before close this girl looks and me and instantly turns me away not even asking me what I want. Doesn't try to accommodate me at all, when I told her I drove way accross town. Terrible manner and rude to not to at all try to serve me or be nice. She quickly makes the excuse she shut down the register already. Wow! How lame. And Unprofessional. Every coffee shop I go to serves me til close. SMH Y'all lost a potentially great customer and seriously she had no care that I came accross town to check the business out either, nor did she thank me for coming or ask me back. Not a smart cookie!!! No care for her customers I see. Unreal! Good luck keeping the place open with that bad attitude and treatment. Even if she really could not serve me for whatever reason or excuse to her or her boss. The way she spoke to me and cared less was whack!! I had cash and could have paid something, anything. But I guess that don't want loads of people I could have brought and turned on to this place!! Obviously I won't be doing that clearly. SMH Awful! Hire staff that give a damn. She was wrong on so many levels. From a hospitality specialist who's done it all. Unreal. Good luck! SMH read more

I took a bus drove all the way there to long beach to check it out as my first time to go there. It's a cool place where to feel relaxing, study, also can read a book there as well and enjoy their drink and pastries, the service was super friendly, kind and greeting welcome with a smile. The food bacon egg & cheese croissant and the drink iced matcha with non-fat milk was very good and delicious. The ambiance was so cool & cozy relaxing!! I really enjoyed reading a book there while I enjoyed my day there to treat myself to try a new place to relax and it's a best coffee shop ever at Downtown Long Beach and I will come back again!! read more

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Such a cute and charming coffee shop! I got the Vietnamese coffee and it was absolutely amazing...rich, smooth, and perfectly sweet. The staff was so friendly and welcoming, making the early morning visit even better. I went right at 7 AM, so it wasn't crowded at all, which was a nice bonus, but I've heard it usually gets pretty busy. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Food: good. Coffee: very good Ambience: comfortingly cozy; a great place to meet a friend for a chat, grab a book and read, or just get some work done Parking: not as bad as it could be for DTLB read more

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Such an amazing atmosphere and the workers were very accommodating of my grandfathers diet restrictions :))), do recommend

This used to be my favorite spot but sadly the drinks have been tasting like milk mixed with water and no other flavor.

Everything I've ordered on their menu (drinks/food/pastries) has been delicious! Workers are beyond friendly and chill. Been coming here for years. Order: Mexican mocha lightly sweetened iced or hot read more

The Library - Mexican Mocha and the King of My Heart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Dang how did I sleep in this place for so long?! Today I decided I'm gonna try all the coffee shops around cuz we have 1000 I'm nervous I just tried THE BEST one and setting myself up for disappointment That heath bar mocha was insane!!!!! Mmmm creamy and still taste like coffee Bacons egg and cheese croissant was just ok. Nothing to complain about. Nothing to brag about. I got flakes all over and it was awkward...but like, so good Workers nice Place is a fun vibe Reminds me of a college coffee shop in a library...ppl on computers and chatting Diff types of sitting areas....love! read more

The Library - Health bar mocha (what in the amazingness?!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This place is the definition of cozy and laid back. One of my favorite local coffee shops purely on aesthetics, hospitality, and variety (pastries + drinks). My dream coffee shop always includes a bookshelf and dark ambiance which this place has. Been coming for 2 years and still one of my favorite. Lots of people studying or getting work done. The staff is phenomenal. The barista was so patient with me ordering my drink and let me sample a couple syrups. she deserves a raise. Wish I asked for her name read more

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

Lots of seating options (two full rooms). Lots of options for food and drinks, too. The staff is very kind, patient and helpful during ordering. Just your basic cafe items nothing out of the ordinary. I got a mango smoothie that the worker assured me was the sweet kind (which it was!). The major pro is just how late this place opens. When I was looking up cafes to work at while waiting for a friend, they were the only place open maybe after 8-9pm! read more

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Great place to get creative work done. Good food. Amazing service, I love how the owner is hands-on working with his team. I love the library vibe and how full it is with people accomplishing goals. My new favorite cafe in Long Beach to get things done! #GoodVibes read more

The Library - Creme Brulee Cheesecake and Golden Turmeric Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Honestly this place is a lovely gem in Long Beach! They have ample seating inside & it truly feels like a library with a coffee shop in it. The first time I came I was surprised at how large the menu was. It took me a while to figure out what I wanted & I had to ask what a few drinks were as some have unique names - like raspberry rebel & leprechaun lipsmacker (I've gotten both). The raspberry rebel tasted like coffee with a little raspberry syrup shot & the leprechaun lipsmacker is basically a mocha with a shot of irish cream. The croissants & sandwiches have always been really good and they are pretty large in scale. I've taken a couple food items to go due to not being able to finish them. One side note is that it can be a little warm/stuffy inside so dress accordingly if you're planning to stay for a bit. There is street parking & a little lot in the back. read more

Came here for a morning meeting, clean, quiet and just what I needed. No crazy hustle and bustle in a Tuesday morning. Had a delicious medium golden turmeric latte and their avocado toast for about $14, I'd say that's pretty good nowadays. Overall, they had a comfy assortment of chairs, tables, couches and good vibes. Also, TONS of outlets with extension cords to accommodate those who need to charge up. I'll be back bc this is a neighborhood been worth revisiting again and again! read more

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

"You brought the ****** pomeranian bowling?" -The Dude The Library provides peace and quiet at last. Truth in advertising wins out for once. Here is what I deeply appreciate about The Library in a brief anecdote: A man brought his big giant dog into The Library. The dog walked around sniffing, looking around, and smelling like a big giant dog. A Library employee approached the man & the following dialog (more or less) occurred: Employee: Sir, you are welcome here. Unfortunately, I have to inform you that the dog is not allowed in the coffee shop. Man: (Visibly upset): My dog was always allowed here before. It is just a dog. It is not going to hurt anyone. Employee: The sign out front that reads "no pets" is very clear. Man: (Now distraught) Okay. I understand. I'll go elsewhere. If you do not understand how marvelous the above tale is then I don't know what to say. At some businesses there are actually rules to be followed. A dog has no purpose in a coffee place. & if you're so fragile that you cannot go anywhere without a dog, then a coffee place is not a good location for you or the pet. Thank you The Library for being The Library and not a dog park. I'll continue to go here for coffee, peace, and quiet. It really is a tremendous blessing and necessity to have a place for people to go where barking dogs, mewling cats, and screaming toddlers are not the norm. Applause sign left on. read more

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Wish I knew about this spot sooner (during spring semester) Such a nice spot to study, wifi & outlets. Different type of seating areas. The coffee was honestly good! I got a chocolate strawberry it was sweet but strong. Definitely gave me energy! The staff was really welcoming, gave recommendations & brought my drink to my table. read more

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

The food is well served and everything you can ask for in a quick bite. The sandwich that I had was simple yet hearty. There's also so many options to choose from including the drinks! The aesthetic in here gives a mixture of like the friends cafe (Central Perk) and old town library(hence the library. Such a great working spot and my partner and I loved everything produced out of the kitchen. Will be back to try more! read more

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The owner is so sweet and caring of the customers. Always helping out his regulars, finding them seats and such. Friendly vibe, no wonder it's always packed. He gave me a complimentary tea and it was sooo cute and delish. I will always come back here. read more

The Library - He held up a light for my photo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Do not come to chill and enjoy your coffee here as it is basically a school library jam packed with everyone on their laptops hogging all the tables spread with their stuff. A very typical crowd/vibe with some rather bold choices of apparel. Torani syrups, weak coffee made me leave immediately and add this as a place to avoid. read more

Great place to sit down and study with other people who are in the zone. The perfect mix between a library and a coffee shop, but with pretty bad coffee. I don't want to be rude, but I didn't know a mocha could taste so much like water. It's almost as if they cut half of the milk they use with water to save money? Very disappointing. I would rather spend my money somewhere else. read more

Adorable little coffee shop and library ! I feel like this place should be on a tv show or something lol it's seriously the cutest! I imagine a show about witches or magic, and hidden secrets in the library! Lol There's lots of seating and plenty of people were here hanging out. Definitely a cute spot! I ordered a Thai tea and it was good. My partner ordered a Vietnamese coffee and enjoyed that. Overall, this is a cute spot for a coffee date, or to come hangout with friends. It looked like a lot of people were studying in the back area. read more

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Pleasant environment with nice morning and lunch offerings. Staff is polite and friendly. I normally order a sausage sandwich, which is quite bland but probably appeals to the neighborhood clientele at large. I would suggest buying your breakfast sausage in bulk and seasoning it with the following ingredients (adjust for larger quantities). Your customers may be pleasantly surprised: https://www.budget101.com/recipes/3886-copycat-jimmy-dean-breakfast-sausage/ read more

This was my second time going to The Library and I was not disappointed. Great service and atmosphere! Love this place as well as the food and drink options! *My only complaint was that the bathroom could have been more cleanly, there were flies swarming around the toilet which was off putting. read more

Delicious avocado toast and huge veggie sandwich offerings highly recommended, all provided in a cute and cozy setting. seating is limited when theyre busy but very comfortable read more

I frequent this location for the CHERRY DANISH! Get the cherry danish 1. I love the vibe of this place, i love the decor, i love the ambiance, i love the mis matched dark chaotic academia look! 2. Their mochas and lattes are really good! Wouldn't go for the teas or smoothies here, but they make great coffee drinks! And their pastries are to die for! I have only tried the grilled cheese for food, but it is so good fresh and hot! It is very tasty overall - just order intentionally 3. It does get very crowded, if you're going to study make sure to get there before 9am. Lunch and afternoon times it is CROWDED. Probably standing room only unless you get lucky and someone leaves. Parking is crap - but that is a long beach issue, not their fault that it is so simply delicious inside 4. It is expensive. $5 for a small cup minimum - not including oat milk or any additions. The only reason to knock off a star. For a pastry, food item, and a small drink it is gonna run you about $30 after tip. 5. My favorites here: lattes, mochas, iced coffee, cherry danish, all cakes and cheesecakes, grilled cheese, ice cream read more

I came with my sister-in-law and it was PACKED (Friday night). And the staff weren't very welcoming, maybe they were overwhelmed from the amount of people? My SIL was ignored for her order and mine got messed up, even when i pointed and specified what i wanted. Because it was so packed it was cramped waiting for our order (which they forgot about my SILs coffee) so it was awkward. They don't really call out names or orders so I kept getting confused on what drink was coming out. We both felt like the staff just wanted us out. Not only do they resell costco pastries for like 6-8 bucks each, they use torani syrups for their coffee and the coffee itself was not great. My vanilla latte tasted like hot medicine. I really wanted to like this place but I was so disappointed. Only good thing is the decor, the place is so aesthetic but everything else ruined it for me. read more

This shop feels more than just a coffee shop; it legit does feel like a library in the area with ample tables. Everyone is quiet, studying, and getting to work. It's a great environment to focus and grab a coffee/snack. You overall feel very welcome to work! The working space is a little stuffy, and the bathroom is run down. The coffee here is below average. I got the Turkish Oat Milk Latte, and it was okay. This spot is open until 11:00 PM, much later than your average coffee shop. read more

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What a DISAPPOINTMENT! And it's too bad.... Love this spot, a block away from my house, local establishment, good vibes (usually), but miss the last owners. These new guys come in with no love or consideration for their community or customers and ruin the place. That's why most people go a couple doors down to Steelhead Coffee or Starbucks over this place. It's too bad, when you have an iconic place like this in your neighborhood and new ownership ruins it. I literally was born and raised here, lived here my whole life. Been coming to this joint since before these new owners even knew it existed! I used to come to this spot almost everyday and now this new ownership ruined the place and I'm not sure I'll ever go there again, sadly. And the employees too, it's just not the same. It sucks. No respect for their community or customers. Do not waste your money here!!! Don't get your hopes up for this place, anymore, set your bar low. It's not what it used to be. Severely disappointed. Far better options around the corner! I repeat, do not waste your money here for these new owners who don't give a shit about their customers or community or neighborhood! It is NOT the library it used to be. The coffee and food are basic and the service is subpar. Better off going to McDonald's or Starbucks! read more

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

I was genuinely excited to visit this place because everyone raves about how beautiful the interior is. Unfortunately, the drinks did not live up to the hype. I ordered a hot vanilla latte with oat milk, and that "first sip feeling" tasted like soapy water--you know when the top foam has that soapy consistency? It was bland and completely lacking flavor. My friend ordered a hot strawberry matcha and, after one sip, didn't even want to finish it. Maybe this sounds picky, but after a long wait--and then the drinks coming out with such low quality--it threw me off guard and felt worth mentioning. I honestly don't understand what everyone is raving about. read more

I love this Coffee shop on Broadway and Redondo You will definitely enjoy the cozy atmosphere here, weather you came to grab a coffee or looking for a quiet working space. Stop by sometimes, check out the menu and share with your friends. P.S. I just had the best bagel sandwich ever read more

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

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I recently visited the library with a good friend of mine because we wanted to try something new. We were both very impressed by the ambiance and atmosphere the shop had to offer. It felt very cozy and the decor was phenomenal. The servers were so very sweet and welcoming to the both of us. The food is my only gripe against this place. My friend and I had their vanilla goddess, Vietnamese coffee, ham croissant and their strawberry croissant. The coffee, pastries and sandwiches were very mid tier when we were there. If you're looking for a cute date or study spot, it's definitely nice. Maybe don't go if it's just simply for the food and coffee. read more

The Library - Strawberry croissant and Vanilla Goddess - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Been here a couple times to grab a drink and go and it's got a great atmosphere. Super rustic and if it weren't so busy (which is good for business tho!) I'd love to sit and bring a book to read. I always get a Turkish latte here and thankfully they do decaf for it too! I believe the normal Turkish coffee they don't do decaf though. Staff is always chill with adjusting the drink since I always get it a lil bit less sweet. Love the latte's cardamom and cloves, love any coffee drinks with spices and could argue they could add a bit more! Not to mention the prices here are pretty decent compared to other cafes I've been to. Easily their large drink price could be another place's small/regular. Looking forward for more visits! read more

The coffee and matcha was not good honestly, I wouldn't recommend. Will have to give it another try. the cheesecake and cheese danish were to die for though! Ambience is very cute to hang with friends or get some work done. read more

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

I've loved this place for years, especially for their ambiance and matcha. The service has always been welcoming and is part of the reason Im a regular here. However, the last three times my matcha has looked like this -- The first time I received a matcha like this I showed it to the barista and they remade it, but it wasn't much better. I couldn't even finish this one due to the lack of flavor, and poor quality. It seems like every time I come there are new hires, so maybe this can explain the inconsistency? Regardless, it was very disappointing to look forward to this drink all day and have to throw it away :/ read more

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

9/17/24 Between about 2-2:30pm Ambience (4/5): Homey, gorgeous, and busy! Not a single place to sit at 2 in the afternoon (not the businesses fault but would've been nice to have somewhere to sit and study/relax.) Drink (3.5/5): $4.50 + $3 for a post card. I personally find it to be a bit of a rip off for the price. Maybe it's the lack of a balanced hot chocolate-milk ratio or my taste buds but it didn't taste great. I'd probably try something with a better hit of flavor. I can barely taste the chocolate. I mainly taste warm milk with a hint of chocolate. Service (3.5/5): Average, nothing over the top or above & beyond but the people working there were nice. Nothing special to comment on the service. Closing thoughts - love the big space and places to sit (despite no seating being available.) However, I'd come back to try another drink besides the lackluster hot chocolate I was served today. read more

The Library - $4.50 Hot Chocolate & $3.00 postcard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

I love the cozy atmosphere of this coffee shop, it does give a vintage feel, coffee is good, and customer service is descent. I will say they could use a deep cleaning, I always notice cobwebs, dust, and makes me wonder about the cleanliness of the kitchen. read more

The is one of my favorite coffee shops in Long Beach. I have been frequenting this shop for decades now. It's a great spot with good food options and a great selection of coffee drinks. They have plenty of tables to accommodate a larger group. They offer a variety of coffee flavors as well. I even take some of the baked goods for my staff at work at times. The owner Jon is a great personable guy. All of the staff here are professional and nice. I always recommend people to give this a spot to try since it never disappoints. read more

How can they charged so much for matcha when it's just sweetened milk. Don't purchase read more

The Library - Would not recommend spending $7.25 on sweetened milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Cute coffee shop with ample tables/seating to work from (so long as you have a good hot spot or don't need strong wifi). I spent half a day working from here and it was lovely. The coffee is good, the noise level is moderate and the overall ambiance was a nice change from my home office. Definitely check it out and pay attention to street parking signs so you don't get a ticket. read more

I asked for a matcha with raspberry syrup and got light pink sugar milk. I know that the raspberry syrup would change the color, but certainly not the color that I got. The matcha was clumped up in chunks at the bottom and when I sipped it it was crunchy. I tossed it immediately. Someone near me got the same thing and it looked fine. read more

The Library - Matcha with raspberry syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California