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    The Merchant

    4.6 (701 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Vanilla honey oat latte with vanilla cold foam
    Diana H.

    I found this coffee shop while searching social media for coffee spots in my area, and ever since trying it, I keep coming back! The employees are always so nice, welcoming, and friendly. My go to order is an iced vanilla honey oat latte with one shot of espresso since I don't like my coffee too strong, topped with vanilla cold foam. It is SO good! It has the perfect balance of coffee flavor and sweetness without being overly sweet, which is exactly how I like my coffee. The coffee shop itself is super cute and nicely decorated, making it such a nice little spot to stop by. I've also tried their banana bread, and it was so soft, rich, and full of flavor. Definitely one of those places I keep coming back to and continue to recommend!

    Gimme S'mores Cold Brew
    Ana M.

    The first time I drove by The Merchant, I was intrigued by the van on the lot serving burritos? -- definitely not something you see every day! I had to come back and check it out, and I'm glad I did. It's a cute little shop with great-tasting coffee, a whimsical vibe, and a cozy ambiance. The staff were hustling behind the counter, heating up pastries and food bites while making fresh, delicious coffee. I've had their horchata coffee and recently tried their S'mores cold brew, definitely recommend. The shop itself is tiny, with only 2-3 tables inside, but there's also outdoor seating if you want to hang out. I especially loved the holiday decorations, which really elevated the space and made it feel extra charming. The downside is that parking is street-only, and the construction for the new fire station next door currently obstructs the path, making it a little awkward to get to. Hopefully that's temporary and will be cleared up once construction is finished. Overall, a fun little spot with good coffee and plenty of personality. The van definitely caught my attention, but the coffee is what brings me back!

    Cinnamon roll
    Nancy B.

    I want to give a solid 3.5 stars on this. This place kept coming up as the best cinnamon roll in Long Beach. So I came to try it. I just don't get it. The cinnamon roll tasted like a day or 2 old. The bread wasn't soft at all. It had good flavor but it was hard. Cinnaholic in Long Beach is so much better. So I was confused on why the Merchant got voted the best. Maybe I came on a bad day. Who knows. Staff was really friendly Parking on the street

    Sanny C.

    Guava pastry! Yesh!! I originally came here for a latte. Ended up getting some goodies. The guava was delicious ...like seriously good. It wasn't overly sweet. Very fresh! The savory one was good as well. I think it would have been better if it was still warm hehhe The latte & chai were good. Sometimes, a simple latte is so much better than the ones with all the cream top. Service was AMAZInG!!! He was so nice and helpful. I asked for recommendations. He was so patient. All my questions were answered. Very cute place with seating inside and outside. Love the atmosphere here. Thank you for a great first experience.

    Drink Menu (Did not see a pastry menu)
    Kyle H.

    Great little bakery/Coffee shop right off of Long Beach BLVD in Bixby Knolls. Street parking. Tiny cottage like, rustic interior that feels warm and inviting. Communal outdoor seating. They encourage you to share the tables with others which creates a sense of community. I noticed water bowls on the patio. So, They are dog friendly. They have a drink menu but i did not see a pastry menu. It is most likely because they bake different things every day. They offer breakfast sandwiches, empanadas, cinnamon rolls, and much more. I got one butter croissant, two chocolate croissants. (Pain au chocolat) and one iced caramel latte. The croissants were perfectly crunchy on the outside. airy and fluffy on the inside. The chocolate croissant had just the right amount of chocolate. The 3 pastries and the iced coffee added up to $25 + tip. The girls who work there were really friendly. Great little spot for your morning coffee and pastry or lunch. I recommend checking them out.

    Gabby K.

    The merchant has been on my bookmark list for almost 5 years now. I'm super excited to day that I was able to finally check it off. I landed on the black cat latte and a cinnamon bun. This location is super trending and cool has and has a few spots to sit down to enjoy your coffee or latte. I will definitely say that the merchant is on the smaller end so I wouldn't recommend a larger party to sit and enjoy your coffee, we were a group of four, and it was a little tight. However, each drink that we got was really good, I very much enjoyed the espresso that they used in their latte drinks. Overall, the merchant is a great location. I can't wait to see what seasonal drinks they come out with in the future.

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    Anita G.

    I have been wanting to come here for a long time. My kids gifted me a gift card and I finally went on a weekday. There was so much construction going on and parking was terrible but I managed to find some in the residential area. There is outdoor seating and very limited indoor seating. The place itself is super cute and I really want to go back already. I love their decor. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the baristas. The gentleman that helped us at the cashier was extremely friendly, his smile, his attitude and mannerisms were beyond friendly and professional. I have to give him his kudos, because a lot of businesses don't have employees like this anymore. We were not ready, so we let someone go ahead of us. There was so much to order, but I decided to just get two drinks and the jalapeño cheese croissant. I have to say the jalapeño cheese croissant is my favorite. The bread was so warm, flaky, and that cheese and jalapeño were just enough. They did not skimp out on this. Our drinks were SOOOO GREAT! I got the honey vanilla oat latte with the banana cold foam. Yes the cashier guy helped me and I absolutely love all his suggestions. He also suggested the cheddar jalapeño croissant. My daughter got a chai tea latte and we LOVED our drinks. I must come back very soon. I regret not buying some of the treats like the rose cookies and fruity pebble rice crispies that I saw on display. While we were waiting for our drinks outside, the cashier came out to bring us our croissant. I also noticed the trolley outside, which I read serves chili in a bowl on certain days. All around, this place gets five stars + and I can't wait to be back!

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    Mayu H.

    I saw this place on Yelp and I wanted to visit. Such a cute place and good decorations. I got large Vanilla honey oat with cold form and it was so yum. Also got a huge cinnamon roll. I haven't tried it yet but looks nice. The lady at cashier was very friendly and helped me to pick drink. She is awesome!!! I'm in love with this place and can't want to go back again.

    The cute inside.
    RoseEllen S.

    Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen and Dear son were out and about and needed some sustenance. We wanted to try something new in Long Beach. What a delightful place! The Axl Rose coffee, cinnamon roll, and cinnamon bomb were amazing. Yes, this is a lovely cafe! Only wish the I side was bigger! The end.

    Chocolate chip cookie
    Ginna S.

    I was in the Long Beach area for a chiro appointment and decided to find a coffee spot for a quick pick me up. Found this place via yelp. Let's begin with service: - the two baristas behind the bar were kind and courteous. Atmosphere: - cute shop. It's a nice place to sit/bask in the sun while enjoying your beverages/food. - the parking, sucks. You need to street park and it's quite the hassle. The food and pricing: - out of the four items I tried, the coffee and the cookie were the winners. The spinach croissant was decent, there was nothing spectacular about it. All the items weren't cheap but the three mentioned above were "normally/ decently priced." - the bacon scone however, was a joke. It was almost 5 dollars and the size of half my palm. Definitely inflated and not worth getting.

    Latte
    Tristen S.

    Really cute & cozy coffee shop! Not so many tables inside, but there were a few inside. There was quite a line, but it went by quickly. The staff were also really friendly! I got a usual latte and it was good! The blueberry muffin was also the perfect amount of sweet and paired well with the coffee. I need to go back and try other drinks and their food. They had a lot of pastries that looked amazing. There was a good amount of street parking around!

    Brittney D.

    Such a lovely place, I was hosting some friends over for brunch and decided to stop in for pastries. I ordered quite a few things. The zucchini muffins are amazing, also their banana chocolate chip bread was awesome. Croissants did not disappoint. The service was great and they made sure to warm everything up for us. It's such a cute and quaint spot. I would definitely return back.

    Ariana S.

    We were in the area when I found this coffee spot. I checked the reviews and decided to give it a try. Parking was easy to find. (We came on a Wednesday around 11am) The inside of the cafe is very small, there is a table or two for seating but when ordering or looking to see what you're gonna get is awkwardly small. The open side to the left of the pastries is where you order. Then you get redirected to the right where the cashier is at to pay. Customer service was 10/10 !!! We ordered - Iced vanilla honey oatmilk latte: 10/10 perfection!!! Caramel latte: 10/10 Iced horchata latte: 10/10 Iced mocha: 10/10 Spinach quiche: 8.5/10 (ate it with the red salsa from the burritos and it was bomb!!!) Everything croissant: 10/10 my daughter is a very picky eater and she devoured it. A must have again when we come back! Now, for the burritos outside. The young guy working it 10/10 friendly customer service. They only offer two kinds of burritos "the morning mariner" and the "sunny sailor". I ordered one of each but "the sunny sailor was sold out" and there was only one of the "morning mariner" and it was barely 11am!! Happy for him to have sold out but really wanted to try both. The "morning mariner" was a 100000/10 !! The red salsa that came with it was also a 10000/10 !! I highly recommend this place!! I do not live close but this is a coffee spot I will be coming back to!! Especially for the honey oatmilk latte and the burritos!!

    The front of the shop during October 2025.

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    Bakery is top notch and coffee will always be fresh and the way you like it. Treat yourself to a cookie, or two. Or a dozen!

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    Ask the Community - The Merchant

    What are their sourdough options?

    The times I've been there i'm not sure I have seen bread/loaves options in there, but I can be wrong, what I have I've seen sweet & savory pastries/treats on their shelf

    How many bathrooms do you have?

    I've seen one bathroom for customers

    Are there outlets available for use out on the patio for remote working?

    Unfortunately there is not any plugs outside! They also do not have wifi available for guests to use so just something to keep in mind!

    When will you make challah again?

    Is this a good place to come read a book or is it more get-in/get-out?

    Perfect place to read a book. I would recommend mid afternoon when things have slowed down.

    Do you have gluten free and vegan options? Also, do you have tea?

    The sign on the building says Tea so yes they have tea.

    Any gluten free options?

    Hello, No at this moment we’ve been working on vegan options lately and will soon move over to gluten free. Thanks for being patient with us.

    Do you allow dogs inside?

    Service dogs - yes by law Other than that I am not completely sure.

    Any Vegan Options? What about non dairy creamer?

    Yes! Our sourdough, baguettes, and whole wheat batards are all vegan :)

    Be there soon?

    I'm just a couple of minutes.

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