Steelhead Coffee — Restaurant in Long Beach

We were excited to try Still House Coffee after recently moving to Long Beach. The shop is described as LGBTQ+ friendly, and as a queer couple, we were really looking forward to supporting a new local spot. Unfortunately, our experience today left us disappointed and frankly confused.

We walked in and weren’t acknowledged at all—not even a “we’ll be right with you.” The barista smiled briefly, but both staff members were deeply engaged in a personal conversation for several minutes, with one even exchanging contact info on her phone. The cashier never once looked up to greet us. We stood there for nearly 8 minutes, unsure if we were even supposed to wait, order, or just leave.

We never got to try the coffee, which is upsetting because we genuinely came in with excitement and intention. What was advertised as a welcoming space didn’t feel that way at all. I hope this feedback is received constructively because no one deserves to be made to feel invisible—especially in a space that claims...

Steelhead is a very cute local Long Beach chain of coffee shops but none of the locations feel like a chain. They maintain their individuality while keeping a consistent menu so you can get exactly the drink you want anywhere you are in LBC.

I will say, this one specifically is our neighborhood Steelhead and the baristas here are so charming, they remember us and what we order even though we only come a couple times a week (wait that’s kind of often). They always ask how we are, chatting us up even while they are at the machines working away on busting out drinks for a room full of people.

The decor is super cute from the striped umbrellas to the tiled floors, and the cozy squeezed together tiny cafe tables make it the perfect place for eavesdropping and people watching. There’s always people working and studying inside and somehow, even with so little space, there is always a seat!

One of my favorite cafes, and Long Beach certainly has an...

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Steelhead Coffee (est 2015) is a picturesque little coffee shop in Belmont shore Long Beach. They offer freshly brewed artisan coffee, espresso and tea to wake patrons up in the morning. In addition, there are pastries to indulge locals and visitors while sipping their coffee.

Its interior color scheme and layout were truly an eye catcher. Moreover, this coffee shop has plenty of natural light from its large windows. Their indoor seats are limited but they have additional front outdoor seats to compensate. I came and ordered an Iced Green Tea x light sucrose. And I must say it’s refreshing, and the best cold tea drink I had for years.

They sell bean bags, merch, mugs and tumblers for customers. Atmosphere was very relaxing. Staff were amiable and professional. Plenty of street parking. Overall, I recommend this cute...