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Relaxing environment and good service. Very friendly staff.
Looking for a cup of ice with a splash of coffee at $8.00? Then this is the place. They have the worst customer service I’ve experienced ordering coffee. I told the barista I wanted my coffee with lite ice and I got the complete opposite. The coffee is not worth the price. I should have just gone to a chain coffee cafe but I wanted to try something local. It ended up completely disappointing me. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Absolutely delicious coffee. I recommend the almond latte. Great service. Cute little spot. I will definitely return!
Came here before my cruise and it didn’t disappoint. I got the ice honey vanilla latte and breakfast sandwich. The coffee was pretty good and the sandwich was delicious. I wasn’t sure about the ketchup sriracha, but came around to it and it gave a good flavor twist. Parking was a tad hard if you don’t want to park in the garage, but ended up finding one around the corner after a few minutes. The service was great! The lady working while we were there was awesome. She was very nice and helpful. I like the ambiance of the place. I don’t mind “hipster” vibes, they usually have my kind of coffee 😂
Small little coffee shop on Long Beach boulevard coffee was good and their breakfast sandwiches were amazing. Limited seating but the ambience was cool.
Great staff- professional and friendly. Loved sitting at the bar and some outside seating. Location is perfect because you're right next to the tram and some other great restaurants. The drip I had was a little bit of a darker roast - tasted great.
We are spoiled in LB for our choices of good coffee and Recreational Coffee is right up there. The service is always good.
Best chocolate-croissant ever! And I must now because I always eat one at Cafés. I Ioved the Chai and the porridge. Very lovely and caring employee! Thank you !!
I like this place. Been here many times in the morning for a quick coffee date with my husband. There's always people working and since they're testing the fire alarm at my building and I had phone calls to make, I came right over but holy cow! Why is the music SO loud!?! It's a coffee shop not a night club! Might as well have stayed in the fire alarm situation. Wasted $6 on a chai latte that I never touched because I had to go find somewhere actually quiet. No one could hear me on the phone and you could feel the music shaking the chairs.
Very good coffee a bit more expensive than the other place. Wonderful turkey sandwich.
The cappuccino, oats and donut were all very delicious!
Cute little coffee shop, good coffee, but overpriced, underwhelming food. For $8 a sandwich, I would expect a fresh fried egg, but this one seemed almost microwaved. The bun was overly toasted and completely dry. My coffee and sandwich came to a total of $14 which I thought was pretty expensive, the quality of the food didn’t match up to the price
Dope spot with comfortable vibes and plants. They have plugs for those of you that like to need power while working. The menu is extensive but probably something for everyone. Friendly staff too. I came on a Tuesday.
Didn't have all the menu items and the tea was so bitter nothing could make it taste good. I threw it in the trash. Don't waste your time on this place.
Not to be a hater but they only have one size - 12 oz - and no oat milk, which I feel is pretty standard these days. 12 oz Matcha latte for $6.75 seems steep. Edited after response from owner: that all makes sense. Would much rather support small businesses. Changed my review to 4 stars bc as I said the price & shortage makes sense. Thanks 💗
A relaxing cafe, clean and simple. Friendly and attentive staff.
Coffee nerds: this review is for you. I'll keep it brief. - They pull the shots well. My wife loved her latte without any added syrup or sugar. - The drip coffee is great. It was a washed Ethiopian that had a nice forward taste, vanilla on the nose, and a syrupy body and mouthfeel. - The pour over I had was a natural Ethiopian. It was fine, but to my surprise, I liked the drip more. Usually I prefer naturals. Overall it's an unpretentious shop that's not trying to be too much. Just here to make good coffee. Worth stopping by.
Fantastic coffee shop. They know how to pour the perfect latte. I stop by here every time I’m in town.
Great coffee … they really take their time with espresso drinks. Don’t try to rush your day and you’ll be rewarded by the quality of their drinks. 😋
Recreational has one of my favorite iced lattes- honey vanilla 🤤 it’s so good. Staff is so friendly and courteous.