Adorable little cafe that makes me feel like I could be in Europe. Minimal seating inside but there are lots of tables outside. Great assortment of pastries and lots of different styles of croissant, savory and sweet. There is also a small food truck that sells breakfast burritos on the patio. Staff is attentive and service is quick. read more

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! read more

The Merchant - Gimme S'mores Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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 read more

The Merchant - Cinnamon roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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

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! read more

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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. read more

The Merchant - The cute inside. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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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. read more

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The cold brew is my go to drink Everytime! The employees are super friendly and have great suggestions. The pastries are delicious. I love how the set up is inside and outside. read more

Found this local spot while searching for coffee shops in Long Beach. Location is small, literally 6 seats inside and some outdoor benches. No parking lot and limited street parking. Reasonably priced coffee and pastries averaging around $6-7. Service was quick and friendly. Solid coffee shop! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

The Merchant - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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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!! read more

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Great coffee spot in the Bixby Knolls area of Long Beach. They have plenty of outdoor seating and a smaller indoor space, which keeps things cozy. The pastries are delicious, and they offer a nice variety of specialty coffees. Street parking is free and usually easy to find. One thing to note--there's no Wi-Fi, likely due to the limited indoor seating and to keep tables turning. Still, it's a great place to get some work done or meet up with colleagues. read more

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I am so happy I finally tried the Merchant. This place truly is worth the hype. I've ordered a few pastries from here and they're all so delicious. Their spinach Gouda pastry was so flakey and reminded me of a fancy spanakopita. I also tried their chocolate chip cookie and dare I say it's one of the best ones I've ever had. All the major cookie companies are getting a run for their money with this one. If you want a special pastry like their banana chocolate chip pancake banana bread, I suggest you stop by in the morning. They were completely sold out of pastries by noon. They also serve breakfast sandwich's and made to order burritos. I ordered the Vanilla Honey iced coffee with strawberry cold foam. The cold foam tastes like strawberry nesquick. The coffee is very rich and perfect for someone with a sweet tooth. My only issue with this place is that you place your order with one person and then pay with another when they're barely a few feet apart. I feel like it makes the process more complicated than it needs to be and makes the wait time worse. Especially since the ordering area is a bit cramped. The interior and exterior design of the shop is so cute. It has a very calm and small town feel to it. They also have plenty of street parking in the area. Give this place a try! You won't regret it. read more

The Merchant - Vanilla Honey with Strawberry Cold Foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Great place to check out! Went around 10:30 AM on a Sunday so definitely a busy time, but the service was quick and the line moved fast. We were able to get a seat inside -- at first I was worried that it would be too loud inside because of the space. But nope! It didn't feel too much at all. It was my first time there and there was a sense of community in it just because of how friendly the staff were. Besides that I loved what I got (the iced London Fog - large with oat milk and a blueberry muffin) and all of that rounded out to about $14.66. This felt pretty average for the area/ LA. Would definitely come again on a nice day. read more

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An incredibly cute spot, but unfortunately that was it for me. I've had this place bookmarked because of the popularity from the reviews and finally made it early enough to get coffee. My friend and I ordered the Honey Oat Vanilla Latte, hot. It was a rule that when we try a new coffee shop, we are only allowed to order one drink to test it out first before splurging for more. When my coffee was handed to me, I should have known how the latte would turn out, given that it felt burning through the paper cup. I waited for this to cool down before my friend and both tried it. It was quite watered down and disappointing. The longer we left it to cool, the more it started to taste like a hot chocolate. That was strange to us. Parking for the area is limited, so quite a pain in the butt. The structure of ordering is confusing, because you walk in a face a cash register right away. But then the shop directs you to the right first to order, then go back to the front/center to pay. Customer service was not much to review about, but the aesthetics of the shop is really cute and quaint. Unfortunately, this place was not for me. read more

The Merchant - The front of the shop during October 2025. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Just visited The Merchant in Long Beach, and I have to say it was a nice little change of scene from the usual coffee shop. I feel like most coffee shops I've been to lately are all about that minimalist, light-wood, marble-table aesthetic, which I really love but The Merchant felt more like stepping into a cozy, lived-in living room. They have darker woods, mixed-and-matched furniture, and a kind of eclectic, homey vibe that's really charming. I tried the iced vanilla honey oat latte with a vanilla foam top. At first, they forgot the foam top, but once once they added the foam top, it was a pretty good drink overall, maybe not the creamiest I've ever had, but I could definitely taste the honey and coffee flavors. It didn't quite wake me up as much as I hoped, but it was still a nice, tasty coffee. My husband had the iced caramel latte with a pumpkin spice foam, and that foam stole the show it really made the drink taste like pumpkin spice, which he enjoyed. They're environmentally conscious and don't offer straws, which is totally fine, but I did kind of miss having a straw for my coffee. Overall, it's a cute, dog-friendly place with a cozy vibe. The service was quick, and the coffee was pretty good. I'd happily pop back in if I'm in the neighborhood. read more

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Great news!! Lemonade slush is back on the board! I mix with tea to create a subtle Arnold Palmer. Today I went outside of my comfort zone and BAM! You must indulge in: - Puerto Rican beef empanada-- warm, soft, mild kick, incredibly flavorful - Zucchini muffin that explodes with flavor at first bite - Blueberry muffin with delicious real blueberries in each bite. The Merchant continues to surprise with innovative beverages and topnotch noshes. read more

Came here on a Sundary around 9am wait to order was like 10 minutes. But to get drink was quick. Tight space primary seating outside. Service friendly feel can have more baristas they were busyyy. Ordered a guava flaky pastry it was sooo good felt fresh and was tasty. Orded a iced caramel latte it was a good size and tasted creamy on the sweeter side but good. Once we left the time was long outside so recommend going early. A but pricy. All in all would come again. read more

The Merchant - Iced caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I completely regret having slept on this place for so long. What a fun little shop, with a very distinctive and unique style. First off, their entire pastry case looks amazing. Enticed by the chocolate chips, my toddler wanted to try the banana pancake bread. IT WAS SO GOOD. It was dense (because bananas and chocolate be like that), sweet (again, bananas and chocolate, plus a hint of maple), and filling. I tried their brown sugar sage iced latte, one of their autumn seasonal offerings. It was less sweet than anticipated (probably because I was sneaking bites of the aforementioned banana bread), but complex with the sage-iness. I think if you want to get a full bodied experience of this drink, pair it with something salty from the case. Service was prompt and friendly. Outdoor seating had lots of shade, and it looks like they're expanding more seating/dining into their adjacent space. We'll def be back. read more

The Merchant - Brown Sugar Sage iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Best honey oat iced latte! It has a strong coffee flavor, and I recommend asking for half sweet. The breakfast biscuit sandwiches are delicious. It's become a favorite part of our weekends, and Paul's friendly service is a plus. Highly recommend this cute coffee shop! read more

This cafe is my literal safe haven. I discovered it when I was out at a training in Long Beach, and so whenever I'm in the area I always come here. It's warm and cozy, and the workers are always welcoming. I always get their vanilla honey latte. The pastries are always great as well. I've had their gingerbread cookie (seasonal) and their chocolate croissant. read more

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

The Merchant in Long Beach is such a great spot. The service is always good, and everyone working there is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The iced honey oat vanilla latte was so good--smooth, lightly sweet, and perfectly balanced. The ladies and gentlemen behind the counter are always smiling, which really makes the experience even better. Definitely a go-to coffee spot! read more

The Merchant - Outdoor seating enjoying this flaky tasty Turkey and Cheese Croissant with an Iced Vanilla Honey Oat Latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

Nice atmosphere outside and inside. Very cozy inside and only 6 people allowed in at once. Expect a line. I picked up a breakfast sandwich and a drink. Bit pricey but very tasty. Nice people working there also. Check it out if you can handle a wait. read more

The iced vanilla honey oatmilk latte was delicious. Their cinnamon bomb is so doughy and sweet. The guava croissant was flaky and buttery. I really liked how guava pairs with the cheese inside. The staff were so friendly and patient as I made up my mind on what to order. The place is small and quaint, but has so much character. Service was fast even though there were four people in front of me when I arrived. Honestly, this was a perfect start to my morning (even though I had to work on a Saturday). read more

Great local coffee shop. The small independently owned coffee shops are the best! The staff here are so nice and friendly. They always have a smile on their face and will chat with you. They have a great bakery selection including breakfast sandwiches, muffins, so many different croissant selections, and sweet treats. They recently added a trolly cart outside that serves breakfast burritos on the morning and chili on the afternoon. They also serve beer and wine and recently opened an additional space that can be rented out. It is a small shop with most seating outside and can get busy in the mornings. Parking can be hard as it's street parking but there is a neighborhood that has parking and you can walk. My go to is a vanilla latte and blueberry muffin. read more

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Saw this place on social media and thought I check it out for their Christmas decorations. They're located on LB blvd, it's street parking only but easily found parking in the neighborhood and it was a short walk. I really like the Christmas decorations they had outside, it's great for taking pictures. Inside, it was small but it had a nice ambiance and cozy. I ordered the cinnamon roll and honey oat latte as it seems that was what they're known for. My drink was good but I thought the cinnamon roll was mid. It was mostly bread and the inside there wasn't that much cinnamon so it tasted pretty bland. Overall, it was a bit expensive for what I got. read more

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-Vanilla Honey Oat Latte 10/10 -Artichoke Spinach Croissant 9/10 -Chocolate Croissant 9/10 -Gingerbread cookie 7/10 -Bacon Cheddar Chive Scone 7.5/10 The actual croissants are so flaky and buttery! I love them all! read more

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

Very cute place, it's tiny inside and when busy a line forms outside. It was very confusing that they have a door swinging inside with a very small amount of interior space. People will stand in front of the door and get hit, they are then surprised?! When they stood in front of the door. Very tight and uncomfortable waiting for your drink or food. They definitely need a door that swings outward with that little space. It seems that door logic is lost on those attending this establishment. The outside seating was nice. It is off a busy which makes parking interesting. But that is typical for Long Beach. The coffee was really good, not too sweet but just right for the honey oat latte. Breakfast sandwiches were really good, but could have been heated up longer. It seems they pre-make the food and possibly put in a toaster? The inside of the sandwich was quite cold, the edges were warm. My kids didn't mind, but I took most of mine home to reheat. I can't eat cold eggs. The cinnamon roll was huge and decent. Overall, very good food and drinks. You can tell they put a lot of effort into their recipes. I would have liked some hot sauce, but I dared not to go back inside. It was too busy. I would definitely avoid on the weekends, I came on a Monday and can imagine what the chaos would be like when it's super busy. read more

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Such a cute little coffee shop in Long Beach, I loved the decor and vibes. There was limited seating inside but lots of benches right outside. The workers were sweet and helped decide which drink to choose since this was my first time here. We got the Iced horchata latte with the seasonal cold foam (gingerbread) 10/10 and the Iced matcha latte with seasonal cold foam (gingerbread) 5/10. The reason I'm giving 4/5 stars is because I couldn't taste the matcha at all. It just tasted like milk unfortunately. So I will not be purchasing matcha from here again but their coffee was delicious so I'll definitely be back for that. Also loved the gingerbread seasonal cold foam! The total for 2 drinks came out to be 15.52 so about 7.75 per drink which is average nowadays read more

The Merchant - Iced matcha with gingerbread cold foam and iced horchata latte with gingerbread cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

The coffee is good yes but this review is for the hut outside with the HUGE breakfast burritos. Be warned--this $20 monster is so worth it! Definitely need to share. Ooey and gooey. Unique salsas on the side. This is quietly one of my favorite and definitely my most underrated breakfast burrito in Long Beach. read more

The Merchant - Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

The Merchant is tucked away in a corner of Bixby Knolls known for their freshly made baked goods and well balanced coffee. Inside seating is limited, but relax on their patio with more spacious atmosphere. Cute Halloween decorations keeping you in the spirits. It can get busy in the morning, but worth the visit to try once. I had ordered the honey lavender iced latte which was recommended by the cashier. Wasn't as pleasant I thought it would be due to it being a bit bitter. Also, I tried the turkey cheese croissant which was so buttery crispy good. Devoured it in minutes! My friend ordered a bunch of other baked goods to take home to her kids and it all looks amazing. Great little spot to meet up with friends catching up with life over coffee. read more

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I love The Merchant! I always get lucky with finding parking so it always feels like it's meant to be when I go. I tried the banana bread for the first time and it was so good! I'm obsessed, I hope it's a permanent menu item. They have a lot of baristas working and they are all always so nice and welcoming! They also have outdoor dining which is nice because it tends to get a little crowded inside. I need to come more often so I can get some rewards! read more

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This is such a cute place in Bixby Knolls to stop and grab a coffee. As soon as you walk in you feel like you found a hidden gem. I've had both the turkey and guava croissant, and I preferred the guava. Definitely come here in the morning if you are looking for a quiet place to sit and enjoy a nice coffee. This is a fantastic place to take someone who is from out of town. The staff is friendly and very attentive and will be your suggestions if you're not quite sure what you want. read more

The Merchant - Turkey croissant and white mocha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've been going here for more than 5 years, and I've never written a review??? For shame! I discovered this local gem when they first opened years ago, and I kept it as my secret whenever I had to bring goodies to work or for a party. Unfortunately AND fortunately, the secret has been greatly discovered, and it could not have happened to a better local establishment. Food = 10/10: Enough Said. YOU HAVE TO JUST GO AND GET ONE OF EVEERYTHING. Never leave without getting their bacon, cheddar, chive biscuit, or their turkey and havarti croissant. Even more so now, their bfast burritos courtesy of the SS Minnow! Service = 10/10: I've never had an issue with their service. There will always be a bit of a wait because they make their drinks fresh, but it's never been a problem. They really try to get through the line as fast as they can. KEEP UP THE AWESOME JOB! The Merchant is by far one of our favorite weekend mornings stops for all the baked (sweet & savory) and liquid goodness. read more

Love the charming little coffee hut. great coffee and pastries, very chill vibe. There's no parking though. It's on a huge busy street. i was lucky enough to find parking right in front but there are only a few spots available on Long Beach Blvd. You could park on the side street, Clairborne. read more

My favorite bakery for pastries and coffee! Love the variety of croissants from sweet to savory and my favorite pastry is their cinnamon bomb. The service is always top notch. I came here 8 months pregnant and the staff took time to bring me my items as I sat and waited and then opened the door for me on my way out despite a line growing out the door. I love this place read more

Went in for the first time this morning the owner was so nice. This place is super cute, I ordered the vanilla honey oat latte it was delicious. The spinach and artichoke croissant was so good too. I will definitely come back again. read more