First time coming since the new owner took over. Definitely noticed a huge improvement in the quality of the food! In addition, prices are very good! Most breakfasts are under $20 and portions are plenty to fill you up! We came on a very busy Sunday morning, just at the tail end of the breakfast rush. We had to.wait to be seated but it was a short wait and the manager did a great job keeping us updated. Once we were seated, our server was right there taking our beverage order! As busy as it was, the servers did an excellent job getting food out, turning tables, and working as a team! The two servers working were bith very friendly and I bet they were tired! The manager was also helping to bus and turn tables as well as check on customers. Our server was Giovanny and he was great! After we ordered our food; it came out very quickly!I ordered the Breakfast Special, eggs over easy, hash browns, sausage, and a pancake. Eggs was perfectly cooked, nice and runny! I loved the sausage! And the pancake was a nice sweet treat! My husband ordered the ABC Omelet with hash browns and toast! He loved the omelet! He even really liked the coffee! We are both pleased Small Cafe is back serving great food. We live close by and plan to frequent as we did years ago! There's a lot of options on the menu so a great reason to.come back soon! Thank you Small Cafe! read more

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Food's good, place is clean, there's just this one guy working there who sucks. Really is a bummer because otherwise it's a solid spot. White guy with backwards had and facial hair seems to hate his job and all customers. Figured he might just be shy when I said thank you and he didn't respond, but he threw the silverware down on the table as to make a point. Related to the owners? Otherwise why keep such a douche on staff? read more

Our go-to spot after we swim on the weekends. Usually we are here fairly early enough that there isn't a wait, but now that they've included a car/local vendor event, this plaza and restaurant gets packed! I've branched out from the breakfast special to different omelettes and scrambles. Food is always consistent and comes out fairly quickly from the kitchen. We are usually in and out within the hour. We like the outdoor seating, but sometimes when we have a larger party, we take up spots in the booths or tables. So breakfast special is always on-point. Comes with egg, sausage or bacon, hash browns, and French toast or pancake. Can never go wrong, but these days I've been trying the omelettes. I really like the country, farmers, and the ABC. Friends have also ordered their specialties like huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, country fried steak, corned beef, chicken and waffles - and also from their lunch menu like the tuna sandwich or classic burger. Don't think there's anything we didn't like. They also allow for customizations but that can add up. There's some pastries that are pretty nice, but prices on those are on the higher side. Currently they have an offer for an early bird special where you come before 8 and get a free pastry with an order or something. Vibes are laid back, everybody is nice/friendly, and we always look forward to eating here after a nice swim. read more

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I love this place. It's away from the crowds on 2nd street, they've got good food, excellent service and parking.

The cutest darn cafe that gives you that hometown diner feel but with a cool breeze because you're only a couple blocks from the beach. The food is good, and the service is great. Coffee stayed full and hot. I ordered the veggie omelet but forgot to take a picture but the presentation was great. This is my 2nd visit and whenever I'm in the area it's my new go-to. read more

The Small Café - Decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Oof always drove by this cafe and it looks so cute and SMALL! Definitely looked like a vibe and brunch always makes me happy no matter what mood i'm in. Once we arrived we got sat outside and had our fur pup on our lap while dining. They are a dog friendly cafe! I don't exactly remember what I got, it was either an omelet or the special spud ( I think it was the special spud) which was pretty good but I was super scared I was going to get a stomach ache. The potatoes and food was very very greasy. The plate was covered in grease, I feel like they could've at least wiped some of it up but it felt like a puddle in my meal. We overall thought the cafe was average and we never have talked about it ever since :/. Looking at other reviews, they also said their potatoes were drenched in oil. read more

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Wanting to walk to breakfast w my pup and this place was perfect. Ordered the huevos rancheros, coffee w bacon for my pup. Delish! Great service. read more

Love coming here through the years, from the eggs Benedict, chicken fried steak to the in house corned beef my go to love the food service and neighborhood vibe of this cafe for Brunch! read more

First time come here for lunch with my Lovely. I've driven past this shop for many years on my way to the beach, yet I had never really noticed it before. Today--Easter Sunday--while driving back from the coast, we found that most restaurants were either closed or opening late. When we spotted this place as we drove by, we turned around and stopped in for lunch. The shop is small and simple, yet bright and clean; with all the doors open, the natural light and fresh air from the sea create a wonderfully airy atmosphere. Upon entering, we were warmly welcomed by the very friendly staff, and the menu offered a wide variety of choices. The food was served quickly. What I particularly liked was how little grease there was on the dishes at this establishment. We thoroughly enjoyed my meal . Thanks to the attentive care of the highly responsible staff. Will definitely return in the future to try other items on the menu. read more

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This cafe is small but mighty. What it lacks in size is more than made up for by service and quality of the food. We found a table inside right away on a busy Saturday morning, and we were attended to promptly even though business was already booming. After we ordered our food, we didn't have to wait long for them to arrive either. The menu might not have exotic and sophisticated selection, but the food was prepared with skill and care. I ordered the Florentine, and I loved every bite. Mine didn't come with the famous hash brown, so I sampled some from my wife's plate. It was indeed delicious and crispy, but not overdone. Parking was interesting in this tiny shopping center, and it fills up quickly. Grab a spot if you're lucky. read more

The Small Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

Delicious food, ample portions, fair prices (at least by today's standards...) excellent service, clean and friendly atmosphere--what more could you ask for? Small Cafe is tucked away in the Naples neighborhood of east Long Beach, off the well-beaten path of nearby Belmont Shore. It offers a quiet alternative to the loud and busy Shore eateries, with the addition of ample parking! Locals know and love it, as do visitors. Dress casually and keep it under your hat. read more

Visited for the classic cars and coffee event, was told to order coffee inside at the register. I stood there for 7 minutes with no acknowledgment from ANY of the 7 employees who walked by me. No "hello", no "we will be right with you", no eye contact or smile. Turned around and left. I understand it was busy but a simple greeting goes a long way. Was trying to support a local business and really wanted to try a latte and the oatmeal cookie. Bummer. read more

This place is a joke! Don't waste your time. We went here Sunday for their vintage car and coffee, there were very few cars, service SUCKED, workers give zero eye contact, definitely didn't ask if we were ready to order, we should have left at that point. My cookie was burnt, my Latte tasted like black coffee & my daughters Espresso tasted like water and there was no where to throw out our trash! Absolutely will NOT return. read more

I don't usually leave reviews, but this place honestly disappointed me. I'm embarrassed I even chose to wait and eat here before going somewhere better. I'll start with the one positive: the blueberry muffin was really good. Now the negatives. We ordered the tomato soup and it was extremely salty like overwhelming. We had to send it back. After that, I ordered a burrito with potatoes, and the portion of potatoes was really small (I even took a picture because it was that bad). It honestly made me frustrated. The burrito itself was just okay, nothing special. We also ordered a salad and it honestly sucked barely any dressing and not mixed properly. On top of that, our waitress had a dirty shirt with noticeable stains, which made the whole experience feel even less clean. To make things worse, they still tried to charge us for the soup even though we returned it, which felt really sneaky and unprofessional. The service was just okay at best they never offered refills for coffee or water. Overall, not a good experience. read more

The Small Café - Potato's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

Cute and cozy brunch, we love this place! Had a delicious michelada to start. Food and service were perfect!

Stopped by for a late breakfast and had a solid experience overall. We ordered the Corned Beef Hash N' Eggs, ABC Omelet, The Club, Biggie Small Burger, and a Michelada. The corned beef hash, ABC omelet, and the Biggie Small Burger were the standouts for me -- straightforward, good flavor, and portioned well. The place has a laid-back neighborhood feel. Staff was friendly without being over the top, and food came out at a good pace even though it was pretty busy. Seating is tight since the café is on the smaller side, but it works for what it is. If you're around the area and want an easy breakfast or lunch without anything too fussy, this is a solid option. I'd go back for those few dishes alone. read more

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We accidentally stumbled upon the small cafe because they had outdoor seating so we could bring our dogs. What a happy surprise! The staff were all so nice and friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. Fluffiest pancakes ever! The corn beef hash was sooo good. So happy to have found this cozy little local spot! read more

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During our visit, we noticed a clear difference in how guests were acknowledged and spoken to. Customers of an older age group and a certain demographic were greeted warmly and assisted in a friendly, attentive manner, while our interaction felt dismissive and lacked basic courtesy, including a simple greeting. Consistency in tone and professionalism matters in any service setting. I hope management reviews this experience and ensures all guests are treated with the same level of respect and attentiveness. Service aside, the food was okay. read more

It's my third visit to this place. Service is always excellent. The menu variety is great and they offer soy chorizo for vegans and vegetarians. I have personally had the Texan omelette, which is served with chili, onions and cheese and I find it delicious! The chili has beans and it's such a rich and hearty breakfast. I usually get fruit on the side instead of potatoes. The potatoes although are seasoned well and cooked thoroughly, I could just eat them alone. Today I tried the breakfast burrito with soy chorizo and it's so good. My tip is ask for the hash browns crunchy! It will blow your mind good! If you're in the area, it's a must try! read more

Just discovered this place . Food was so fresh & yummy & our waitress, Esperanza, was very kind . Thank you

It's lovely and a pretty spot with outdoor seating on a nice day. But who is cooking the Mexican breakfast Classics, like Huevos Rancheros and Chilaquiles? They need their Abuella's recipes. These are so Americanized -- chips with salsa drizzled are not Chilaquiles. They need a quick course in ranchero sauce and chip soaking. Very disappointing. Also, corned beef hash isn't made by placing corned beef over hash browns. I want it to be better! My friends won't go with us because of the inauthentic offerings. Could be great! Service people are great. Good coffee, etc. and a fabulous burger. But please rethink the classics. And make them classic! read more

First time coming by here, hit the spot, can definitely see us coming back, good food and service

Food and service are excellent and it's no pricier than less quaint places on 2nd St. Only problem is lack of ambiance -- if you like facing a parking lot then Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf might do just as well.. read more

Top of the line; prompt attention, high quality food and preparation , friendly waiter and chefs Vern and Trish read more

Finally decided to try a new breakfast spot as we've been eyeing it for quite some time. The day we went, there was a power outage, but the owner was there, explained the situation and offered us a couple muffins. We were already planning another day to give it a try, but where so impressed by the muffins, we decided to go back sooner rather than later. Visit #2 was a success! Seated right away indoors, service was fantastic and food was impressive. I really appreciate being checked on numerous times by multiple staff besides our waitress. We enjoyed our meal and also the cute indoor old diner feel with a modern twist. Give this small business a try. Weekends are great as the parking lot was pretty open. read more

The Small Café - Vanilla latte with almond milk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

One of my favorite places, Small Cafe makes my day with the friendly service and open seating. Its located in a strip mall with plenty of parking (if you come in the morning). Ordered a Chai latte with oat milk and blueberry muffin. Chai was great and so was the muffin. For an entree, i got the Santa Fe chicken salad. It Normally comes with chicken, tortilla strips, iceberg lettuce, black beans (on the menu but didn't come in the salad), corn, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro (also on the menu but didn't come in the salad), monterrey jack cheese, Avocado with BBQ ranch dressing. Tasted pretty good, not really my favorite but still worth trying. Last time I was here I got the Asian chicken salad and was very good that I would definitely get again but wasn't on the menu anymore . read more

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We've been going to The Small Cafe for several years and have loved it. Not only is it convenient but we loved the food. However the last several times we've gone we've been disappointed. The place is dirty, the bathroom is filthy and the booths are ripped up and not fixed. The food has gone down hill as well. We tried one last time yesterday and we were disappointed again. My husband had the chili burger and he said the chili tasted like it was yesterday's. I had a tuna sandwich and I got white bread ( not even sourdough) when I asked for wheat. It took 15 minutes for the waitress to even come take our order and then another 20 minutes to get our food. There were only 4 tables occupied. I have never written a bad review but we have been so disappointed. We use to love just walking to this place and having breakfast or lunch on the weekends. Hope things change read more

What a great little café! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. We had the breakfast special with French toast and pancakes, plus sourdough toast on the side--everything was amazing! My husband loved the French toast so much he wanted to order more! The coffee was excellent too, and the service was friendly and attentive. When we're in the area again, we'll definitely be back! read more

First time coming here and LOVEDDD it. The food was delicious! I got the chili burger with no onions and my partner got the Naples sandwich. But one of the BEST parts was the service (which i rarely ever say). Our waitress Esperanza was so sweet, attentive, and definitely stood out from other servers I've had in the past. Will definitely be coming here again read more

The Small Café - The Naples - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This is such a classic spot that can be easily over looked if you're just zooming by Naples on your way to or out of 2nd street. They have several items for breakfast and lunch but it's not overwhelming. The hosts are sweet and attentive and you receive utensils and water as you're seated. There's a lot of nice seating outdoors with umbrellas and indoor seating with a large open window. I ordered the classic burger and it was amazing. I love onion and it had a large raw red onion inside. The meat was cooked to perfection and the fries were perfectly crispy. Nice staff. Nice location. Great food. Check it out if you're looking for a good breakfast spot away from the 2nd street crowds! read more

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I am a fan of this business. It is a small, could be easy to miss cafe on 2nd street in Long Beach. We have been here twice so far and I will definitely be back. On our first visit I ordered the special spuds. I enjoyed them. I did hesitate on coming back for a bit because even though we were the first customers that day, as more people poured in we were kind of forgotten about as it got busy, which is fine but I hate waiting for the bill. :) Regardless though, I don't hold that against them. The staff is very friendly, and the food is very good. I do enjoy seeing when businesses are busy. There are reasons on why they get busy early, because its good! We came at opening again last weekend and there were already a few customers. I went with the chilaquiles this time and I really enjoyed them. They had really good flavor and they tasted very fresh. Staff is always nice and I find the quality of food great. We will definitely come here more often. read more

The Small Café - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

We tried the Texas omelette and the country omelette, both of which were delicious. The hash browns were also tasty. The food truly lived up to the name of the place, Small Cafe. Our waitress provided exceptional service and had a wonderful energy about her. We will definitely be returning! read more

The Small Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Food is great and so is the service! Love this place and it's location ! Very accessible and easy to get to but it is the food that continually brings me back! Sit inside or outside...perfect! read more

Love the changes...so good! Great local place. Terrific vibe. Good coffee. Great service. Beautiful, sunny So. Cal day....perfect for brunch on the patio read more

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Great food and service! Menu had a great variety of options from American to Mexican.

FOOD WAS SO GOOD ! I road my bike here and Luis was so nice to let me eat outside with my bike and enjoy! My first time here and I will definitely be coming back! Thank you for the awesome service and everything came out so quick and fresh! read more

The Small Café - Can you tell I liked it? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Off of 2nd Street in a small parking lot there is The Small Cafe. You can spot it from the street from the black and white sun umbrellas there is nice seating outside and inside with huge windows to enjoy the view, make the place feel open, and let sunshine in. The tables are covered with dining paper stamped with their brand logo "where size doesn't matter" instead of plain tabletop. It's not big, it is small, but what they do with he space makes it special. It is very welcoming, quaint, and intimate inside. The staff always makes you feel welcome here. Upon sitting down and given menus, they took my drink order and decided to go with a vanilla cafe latte among all the offerings they had the cafe latte was amazingly delicious. I decided to try their hash breakfast. It looks so good and tasted so good. It was eggs over easy on top of savory hash and top of a bed of hash browns. During my breakfast our server checked on us a few times ensuring we were ok. Sometime during breakfast I needed water and she read my mind and brought it over. The food, atmosphere and, service were top notch. Really important and impressive to me is their support for veterans and offering a veterans discount. I would give another star if I could. read more

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Came here during a bike ride and had a delicious lunch! We both got The Naples sandwich, and it really hit the spot. The sandwich came out hot, and the pastrami was so juicy. I got fries instead of chips for a bit extra, and I thought it was worth it. They had a selection of desserts/pastries too, and they were kind enough to heat up the cookies we ordered in the oven too. Looking forward to be back! read more

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I was visiting a friend and happened to get to the area earlier than expected. I decided to give them a try because they were open at 8am and I was hungry ! They have what you'd expect, pancakes, omelettes, scrambles, in terms of breakfast as well as salads, sandwiches and burgers ( in terms of lunch ). I was hoping they offer croissants or even crepes but nope, which is fine better not to offer something you're not going to do well. The food was good (I ordered a Healthy Scramble) service was friendly as well. Though they extended the seating area in response to Covid protocols, into the parking lot, it felt strangely secluded! Their outdoor seating is awesome and worth getting there early if you like that sort of environment as much as me. When I'm in the area, I'm definitely coming back! read more

The Small Café - Health Scramble ! Delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I enjoyed my quiet time this morning at the Small Cafe the atmosphere and the service was great the ambiance perfect. I had a delicious waffle with strawberries and berries along with a latte. I highly recommend this place. read more

The Small Café - Waffle with strawberries and berries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Beach, California