Mangiafoglie
2306 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA
Crema's Take
“Hidden in Long Beach, this Italian-inflected café feels like a cherished neighborhood secret where staff remembers you and actually cares whether your water glass is full. The kitchen turns out unexpectedly excellent sandwiches, salads, and pasta alongside thoughtfully crafted traditional coffee drinks, making it equally worthy as a lingering meetup spot or a solo afternoon escape. Open later than most, it's the kind of place people drive across the county for—part trattoria warmth, part specialty coffee culture—where even the menu's charming Italian incomprehensibility becomes part of the charm.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Open late.
Google Reviews
I came all the way from Santa Monica to meet a friend there and it was well worth it! The young lady server was super sweet. Our sandwiches were fantastic and the salads were good as well...and oh that vanilla gelato!!
First off, the service here is amazing. The waitress came by so often to make sure that we had everything that we needed. There was never even a glass of water that was left dry or halfway. The restaurant itself is really tiny with a very small limited amount of indoor seating.…
Excellent pasta! I really enjoyed the spicy one, however I can’t remember what it was called because their menu was all in Italian. The waitress was nice and explained what a couple of the dishes were though lol. This place is a little more on the high end and I didn’t really…
I was on my way to a traditional Italian restaurant, but told my Lyft driver that I really was looking for some vegan food. He told me about this place and took me there. Let's just say this was the best detour. I cannot stress how fresh the food is. I went alone, but if you…
Our first visit here a month ago was fantastic. We had an incredible waiter who explained the menu in detail (even describing certain dishes as “mute” for milder flavors). We ordered the meatballs, and they were unforgettable steaming hot, perfectly textured, with sauce that was…
Crema Reviews
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