The Breakfast Bar
70 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA
Crema's Take
“This Long Beach breakfast institution earned its loyal following with house-made touches that matter—think phenomenal berry jam and fluffy biscuits that rival the creative cocktails, like their signature Bloody Mary with a spiced rim that keeps people coming back. The Breakfast Bar strikes that sweet spot between elevated comfort food and craft beverages, with warm, attentive service that makes it feel like a neighborhood gathering place rather than just another brunch spot. Arrive early to snag a seat, because the word is definitely out on this one.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Great spot for breakfast if you’re looking to jump right back on the wagon and start the day off right. The Queen Mary was epic - great flavor, loved the spiced rim. Only one smallish shrimp but still tasty. Coffe was meh - typical passable diner coffee. Have avocado toast with two eggs which was excellent but needed salt. Server was friendly and brought out hot sauce without even asking which was awesome. Plenty of outside seating so we didn’t even need to wait to sit down. I didn’t even look inside. Right on the street so atmosphere can’t be 5 stars, but definitely decent. Menu was huge with lots of fun breakfast socials. Definitely recommend!
No parking left by 9:30am, and there was a 30 minute wait. Biscuits and gravy were disappointing. Sausage was too greasy, but fruit was fresh. Mexican hot cocoa wasn’t spicy
I can see why this is a favorite spot for locals. I would definitely eat here often if I lived near. Their food is solid and service is warm and attentive. Their breakfast burrito is one of the best I have ever had. I came back two days after my first visit and ordered the same thing. But the quality of food and service is not consistent. The younger chef served 3 out of 5 breakfast burrito including mine without a small cup of salsa. Of course, all three customers including me needed to ask for it. I didn't have any utensils after my food was served and they didn't give me ketchup for my tatter tots.
I'm not a breakfast fan but wow. A) home made berry jam was phenomenal- ill be trying to figure this out for home. B) gravy- amazing. C) biscuits- soft and fluffy. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The service was stellar and never had to ask for anything.
May was our server and bartender…now this was our first time checking this place out and it was absolutely delicious had seen pictures of their signature Bloody Mary’s so Yes and Yes! 💯✅asked May to please garnish it however she wanted couldn’t wait to see her bartender art work…My mouth watered just seeing it brought to me to our table💯May’s signature Bloody Mary since I asked for the works….Delicious refreshing and on point not to over powering just right for a mid morning drink craving tomato juice at that moment🍅 just still recalling the flavor of my drink and Crispy bacon, olives & pepperoncini OMG!! We shared their beet salad and chicken tenders with fries… salad combination was amazing and paired with the honey lemon house dressing…this lady loves beets so couldn’t pass this by… arugula beets feta cheese mandarin wedges and toasty crispy honey almonds …Dios mio Yummmmm!! Chicken tenders were very lightly battered and so crispy not greasy well seasoned and paired with a fresh house dressing with dill the French fries were very tasty too and leftovers made it home and were also delicious after “air fryer warmed up” Gracias May for your suggestions and help when ordering and pairing with our salad…Thanks for your hospitality warm welcome and service…we felt the love and the appreciation in choosing your place for our delicious lunch experience…My hat off to you love and to Mario’s sweet welcoming and checking to see if we were good if we needed anything his conversing with us both made us feel very welcomed and we will most definitely be there again to visit your Restaurant…the entire staff was wonderful I could tell when servicing the tables …small or large groups all customers looked very happy with their food choices…atmosphere has great Vibes you have options for patio or indoor seating parking 🅿️ available on street or right next door to the restaurant theirs handicap and ample parking lot🌻This Lady will return and enjoy some of their other highly preferred options with more family & friends…again Thank you for the experience Gracias…Grazie…Mercy🌻
Crema Reviews
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