Recreational Coffee

237 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA

★★★★★4.6(690 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This espresso-focused spot in Long Beach strikes that sweet spot between serious coffee craftsmanship and laid-back neighborhood hangout, where you can settle in with silky smooth shots and actually stay awhile thanks to reliable wifi and plenty of outlets. Beyond the expertly pulled espresso, their pastries and light food—including thoughtful plant-based options and surprisingly memorable oatmeal—make it easy to justify lingering in the comfortable seating surrounded by genuinely welcoming staff.

What to expect

Laptop friendlyPastriesTraditional drinksEspresso focusedLight foodWifiSlow sitMeetings

Google Reviews

Kaya Arro
★★★★★a month ago

Delicious food and drink. Plant-based options available. Nice location. Comfy seating. Great for working – outlets available. Good hours. Friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere. Bring a long-sleeve shirt or sweater: they keep the thermostat set pretty low. I recommend the cinnamon dulce latte and avocado toast :)

Sara Long
★★★★★3 months ago

We came in with hopes up having some delicious & beautiful coffee, along with a pastry before hopping on our cruise. When we arrived the place looked a little dirty & the pastries visually looked unappetizing with some wrapped up looking days old. We decided just to get coffee. Visually, the coffee was amazing! Taste wise, the coffee tasted old, and dirty like the machine needed cleaning. For 8 dollar coffees, I expect way more. Overall super disappointed and wouldn’t go back.

denise pressman
★★★★★3 months ago

What a fantastic find!! We are coffee shop owners in Massachusetts and try to find Indy coffee shops when we travel to see what others are up to. I got espresso and it was soooo good. Smooth and served in a cute little cup. Thanks for being awesome!!

Garrett Gagnon
★★★★6 months ago

Great environment and service. The quick coffee was also super tasty. However the value on the breakfast sandwich was not great. It's over $10 for a bacon egg and cheese sandwich, and the egg was very small. If the bacon weren't sticking out of the sides, you wouldn't even see any substantive ingredients between the buns.

Justin Branch
★★★★★7 months ago

I didn’t come here for the coffee (my wife did), but the oatmeal! It was so good, earthy and had the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor. I’d highly recommend. It’s a great way to start the day especially after traveling and eating different foods. Will definitely be back!

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