The Library Coffee House — Restaurant in Long Beach

Such a cute and cozy coffee shop! They have tons of seating, free Wi-Fi, great coffee with several flavors, and bakery/deli goodies.

Coffee/food: 7/10 So to be fair I only tried the coconut latte with milk substitute and the strawberry cheesecake (I was prepared for the consequences of consuming dairy that day). The coffee was pretty darn good! It didn’t come out piping hot so it cooled down pretty fast, but I finished it quickly enough to avoid it getting too cold. I think they could be just a bit more generous with the flavor, but the hint of coconut was noticeable enough to enjoy it. The cheesecake itself was decent, but the strawberry compote on top was not. Part of me thinks it was ruined from sitting in their fridge without being covered. What people don’t always realize is food dries out when left uncovered in a refrigeration system and it can also absorb smells/tastes of other uncovered foods that share the refrigerator space. Not sure if this is why it came out so bad, or maybe it’s just my taste buds.

Service: 10/10 Top notch! The cashier was super patient, polite, knowledgeable of the menu and allowed me to custom make my coconut latte because I don’t like mocha (the only coconut option I saw was a mocha based coffee). She was the only person I interacted with so that’s unfortunately the only comment I can provide.

Environment/ambiance: 9/10 Super cozy! Lots of cushioned seats, even a couch, tables and chairs! The cushioned seats look like they could use some cleaning, but I don’t easily get grossed out and I sat on the couch without an issue. Dim lighting for a calming atmosphere but it definitely made me sleepy! I was only there for 45-mins trying to get some work done, but the late night and dim lights got me so sleepy that I decided to call it quits and head out. Next time I’m going to make my latte extra strong.

Overall this is such a cute and comfy coffee shop to chat with friends and definitely a go-to study spot. I will be...

Where do I start?!?!? It's such a great feeling to find a gem in a big city like Long Beach!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVED our visit to this cozy spot! I WILL DEFINITELY take a trip again to visit here!! I live about 40 min away and I think it's TOTALLY worth your time and money!! If you EVER get a chance to check this place out? DO IT!! you will NOT REGRET IT!! It's a unique place to visit, go on a hike at the beach then visit. Go watch the sunrise then visit. Impress your special someone on a first breakfast date! Visit with your friends and family. Take your books to study or just chillax, I promise you, you will enjoy it!! The food tasted amazing, even though I just had a breakfast croissant and regular coffee, the croissant tasted freshly baked fluffy and flaky like I love it. The eggs were equally fluffy and the bacon on point! Coffee was perfect, not crazy strong that would cause my hair to straighten or not too light that it wouldn't give me the caffeine kick I need. The ambience is so soothing and serene, perfect for feeling at ease and tuned into a good conversation, or a good book.🥰🥰 I wish that I'd live close to it, it would easily become my favorite spot to visit. The people that work there (seemed to me) slightly serious but they offer great service and are very professional. They were also genuine, helpful and generous. When we walked in it was very early in the morning around 6:30ish. We were greeted with the aroma of coffee and freshly baked bread or pastries. We realized that there were some hot, right out of the oven, chocolate croissants,. You could see some steam coming out and some melted chocolate on the sides.🤤🤤 I will definitely have some the next time we go. 😋😋 We made a big order and, unlike big chain restaurants, they got our order perfect on one try! So, if you ever want to check out this awesome place, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE and GO!! I hope you like it as much as I like it...

This place switched owners recently and it is highly noticeable. I used to love coming here to study when studying for my undergrad, but now it's just not the same. Here are a few pointers why I gave the place a two star review:

(Food 2 stars) - The food its okay, but it is nothing special and I don't think they have a very hygienic kitchen. Their coffee is also not good, purely sugar and not well blended drinks.

(Service 5 stars) - When it comes to their service, their staff is great, I have nothing but good things to say about them.

(Atmosphere 2 stars) - Lastly, their atmosphere I think is okay. Although they have AC available, they decide to keep it off for some reason even when it's extremely hot. I have gone at times in the middle of the summer when it is clearly hot and they just refuse to turn it on. Only reason I gave it a 2 star instead of 1 for the atmosphere is because it is a quiet place which I do like for studying. Also the wifi is bad, it keeps kicking people out one it gets packed, they should upgrade their service.

Summary of pros and cons. Pros: -Quiet place -Super nice staff

Cons: -Food is okay -Quality of caffeinated drinks is low -Not the most hygienic kitchen -No AC -Internet trouble kicking people out -Difficult to find parking

I am posting this review in hopes that the owner/management of the coffee shop takes notice and addresses the above to make it a better place not just for their customers, but also for their staff. Their staff deserves AC in the middle...