Cyclops Coffee
1732 Clark Ave, Long Beach, CA
Crema's Take
“Cyclops Coffee is a welcoming neighborhood gem where skilled baristas consistently pull shots with real flavor and depth, earning devoted regulars who rave about their honey oat lattes and thoughtfully crafted seasonal drinks like the Smashing Pumpkin. The kitchen matches the espresso care with fresh, flavorful food—think pesto breakfast sandwiches and Vietnamese iced coffee made with proper technique—making it equally beloved by foodies as coffee enthusiasts. Staff kindness and a genuine slow-coffee culture create the perfect balance: serious about the craft, but relaxed enough to be genuinely helpful and encourage you to linger.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Diamond in the rough! Americano✓ Pesto Breakfast Sandwich✓✓ Lunch, Vietnamese Iced coffee(condensed milk and shot of espresso)✓✓✓ I'm a foodie, and everything was made fresh and with lots of flavor! The Vietnamese iced coffee (ViC) was the star of the show, while only 12oz, packs lots of flavor! I look forward to coming back and getting an ViC to go for the wife👍 Sorry to not have had taken pictures...
Decent coffee! Staff is super helpful and nice. Great place to do some work.
Delicious! Consistently yummy espresso! Lately, I’ve been super disappointed with coffee shops not being able to serve even half-way flavorful (sometimes edible) shots. The flavored lattes I’ve had like mochas and pumpkin lattes are not sugary and milk texture is very good!! Most shops, in my experience, over-aerate their milk. It’s a little small inside, so I typically don’t come to study but I do get a coffee basically every time I’m in the Long Beach area!
Cyclops Coffee in Long Beach is so much more than a coffee shop. Yes, the drinks are amazing (my partner and I always go for the honey oat latte!!! SO GOOD), but what makes this place special is the atmosphere and the people. It’s the kind of place where you can sit with your laptop and sort through your life — I’ve done everything from budgeting to reading to just catching up with friends/ family here. You’ll often see people studying or working quietly, and there’s this peaceful, welcoming vibe that makes it feel like a little pocket of calm in the middle of a busy day. Also, I have to shout out the amazing baristas — especially Dulce and Steven. They’ve become more than just friendly faces behind the counter. They have offered encouragement and support during the toughest moments in my partners cancer journey and to them I am forever grateful! It’s rare to find that kind of genuine care in a coffee shop, and it speaks volumes about the kind of people they are and the kind of shop this is! If you find yourself in the Long Beach area, give Cyclops a visit! It’s not just coffee — it’s community, comfort, and a little reminder that good people and good drinks can go a long way!
I orginally ordered a drip coffee, and noticed after I got it, that they had a seasonal drink called the Smashing Pumpkin (pumpkin, cardomom, nutmeg, cinnamon) and was bummed. But the barista was so kind she offered to add it to my drink so that I could try it out. I loved the blend of flavors that reminded me of Halloween time. Definitely a smooth drink that I will try again. The second time I came here, I tried the hot Ube cookies and creme latte and I loved it, the ube with cookies and creme was a great hit. The staff was very friendly, and the barista even remembered my order from when I came here a month ago. That alone deserves high praise. The shop had a nice chill feel to it as you could study or hangout without distractions. I highly recommend this place.
Crema Reviews
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