Recreational Coffee — Restaurant in Long Beach

As a local, and as a huge coffee lover, I’ve tried almost every coffee shop in the entire city. I’m lucky to have Recreational so close to me because it’s one of the best. They’ve always been kind, are always playing such great music and providing a great atmosphere, have always been a great spot to work or study, and always have the best coffee. I’m going to emphasize the coffee part because I know a lot of good coffee shops that seem to forget the most important part of the business…the coffee. Recreational provides a dope spot to work and chill and etc. while offering high quality coffee (and food). For some reason, a lot of other coffee shops forget that high quality coffee is a thing. They might provide a dope spot to study, but they’ll serve you actual black tar and call it coffee. Recreational is the opposite and provides quality.

Note: it’s pricier, BUT you get what you pay for…which is utter greatness!

Message to the owner: my ONLY gripe is that the hours are shorter now. You used to be open until 7 and I would frequent you guys much more often. But, I will opt to go to philz or even the library just for their hours…despite, for example, hating the coffee at The Library and despite them having no AC. Hours are important to me since I am someone who works and studies all day/night. But, maybe that’s just me. Either way, just wanted to put that out there in case others share my sentiment.

Other than that, you all still earned your five...

I love finding a breakfast spot while traveling. I want a good breakfast, something tasty! Inside was modern and cool, simple and relaxing. They had a good amount seating for a coffee shop.

They had several kinds of donuts right on the counter next to the register. They also had some other baked good there, including some doggie treats, I assume they are dog friendly?

I ordered iced latte, donut, and a breakfast sandwich. Since the sandwich is made to order, I got the donut and coffee first.

Iced Latte with organic almond milk was quite tasty, really good espresso and the almond milk was perfect. Yum! The donuts were vegan donuts! I ordered Vegan Mint Chocolate Donut, which was like a cake donut. The donut was very moist and fresh, dough-y yet fluffy. Winner! Bacon and Egg Sandwich was a nice size sandwich, a slightly bigger than I thought it would be. I enjoyed this sandwich, it was delicious!

This was a nice breakfast, chilled and relaxed atmosphere, with friendly and polite staffs. The breakfast was super filling and all very tasty! I recommended this spot to my co-worker, and he tried out a few days later. He also had a good experience from here, I am glad my...

When is the last time you sat down to enjoy a cup of coffee? Now's your time! Recreation Coffee will remind you how a good cup of Joe is to be savored. The ambience is effortlessly contemporary but still has the cozy coffee shop feel. The baristas are extremely knowledgful in their craft and super friendly. None of that "What do you want to drink?" accompanied by a blank stare. Their glass beakers and slowly brewed coffee technique all create an exceptional cup of coffee.

During the visit, ordered the bacon and egg brioche bun sandwich accompanied by their hazelnut latte. I love that they don't skimp out on their bacon and the siracha ketchup adds to the flavor of the sandwich. The latte was perfectly crafted without the overly syrupy/sugary hazelnut addition like other coffee shops. If you're searching for a good old-fashioned black coffee minus the sugar+milk, their expressos are simply lovely! I can't wait to return to this coffee shop to try their highly regarded expresso shake (expresso with ice...