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The Library Coffee House

★★★★½ 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
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3418 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 433-2393 Website
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Reviews (100)

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Angela Zajic
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

This place is magical, I just wanted to share the drawing my kid made of your special coffee shop. It is a nostalgic stop for my husband so they made it for him, of your cute cute coffee shop!

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Steven Taylor
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

A super cute/cool cafe. Pastries and coffee were awesome and the ambiance was terrific. It lives up to its name.

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Shagun Mohan
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Such a cute spot to study or just hang out. Love the ambiance. Wish they had better food choices… but after all it’s a cafe not a restaurant :)

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Peri Hett
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

When I came here the employee was very rude and seemed annoyed. I also got a completely different drink than I ordered. I didn't complain because it felt like I was a bother. It felt very unwelcoming.

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Kateryna A
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great place with interesting design.The coffee is great, the staff very friendly, the smoothie I got was

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Cena Felter
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Such a cute and cozy coffee shop! They have tons of seating, free Wi-Fi, great coffee with several flavors, and bakery/deli goodies. Coffee/food: 7/10 So to be fair I only tried the coconut latte with milk substitute and the strawberry cheesecake (I was prepared for the consequences of consuming dairy that day). The coffee was pretty darn good! It didn’t come out piping hot so it cooled down pretty fast, but I finished it quickly enough to avoid it getting too cold. I think they could be just a bit more generous with the flavor, but the hint of coconut was noticeable enough to enjoy it. The cheesecake itself was decent, but the strawberry compote on top was not. Part of me thinks it was ruined from sitting in their fridge without being covered. What people don’t always realize is food dries out when left uncovered in a refrigeration system and it can also absorb smells/tastes of other uncovered foods that share the refrigerator space. Not sure if this is why it came out so bad, or maybe it’s just my taste buds. Service: 10/10 Top notch! The cashier was super patient, polite, knowledgeable of the menu and allowed me to custom make my coconut latte because I don’t like mocha (the only coconut option I saw was a mocha based coffee). She was the only person I interacted with so that’s unfortunately the only comment I can provide. Environment/ambiance: 9/10 Super cozy! Lots of cushioned seats, even a couch, tables and chairs! The cushioned seats look like they could use some cleaning, but I don’t easily get grossed out and I sat on the couch without an issue. Dim lighting for a calming atmosphere but it definitely made me sleepy! I was only there for 45-mins trying to get some work done, but the late night and dim lights got me so sleepy that I decided to call it quits and head out. Next time I’m going to make my latte extra strong. Overall this is such a cute and comfy coffee shop to chat with friends and definitely a go-to study spot. I will be back for sure.

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Antonio Guzman
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Cool eclectic coffeehouse with bookshelves and lots of decorative wall art. The coffee is pretty decent and the music isn't too loud but still enjoyable. The owner seems nice and all around I had a good experience there. I love the comfy chairs and antique wooden tables. Only downsides... No bagels, which is not really my thing but my girlfriend likes them. I will add though that they offer croissants, breakfast sandwiches, and grape leaves which is my favorite! Sometimes it's hard to find a seat despite having an extra room to accommodate customers, because it seems to be a very popular spot! The owner seems very nice as well. I hope they stay in business a long time because they are everything I look for in a coffee shop and they are open til 11 pm, which is awesome!

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T. H.
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The atmosphere is amazing! The baristas are friendly and I really liked the Mexican Mocha. Great place to do some work and sip good coffee

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Google user
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Went for the first time yesterday and loved it! Very cozy, multiple chair/table options to pick from, tons of others working/studying. Ambience is on the darker side so you’re able to focus more and not get overstimulated by brightness. Yummy coffee and food. I was able to have a productive evening while enjoying a iced latte, banana cheesecake (yum!), and egg cheese croissant. I really appreciate the music not being so loud that you can’t talk or take calls. Which is often the problem at other coffee shops. I spent about $20 for a nice meal and really enjoyed the mix of all ages and types of people just doing their thing: meeting friends, studying, doing homework, working, reading, or just grabbing some yummy food. So glad my friend recommended it to me! Came back a few days later and had the pecan pie!

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Diana Fabricio
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

The service was great and timely but the coffee I got the muddy coconut tasted awful like almost bad . It didn’t even look inviting or nicely made . And attached to the inside lid and cup was a long blond hair, so after one sip I tossed it . I love different kinds of blended coffee drinks and the excitement to try a new one was disappointing. Had a panini that was delicious but the bad blended drink and the hair completely ruined my experience there.

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Carolina Espinosa Priolo
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

this is a really good place to bring your laptop and study, or just come with friends and chill. very homey atmosphere, their paninis are good, their desserts are good, and the coffee is good. now with their business hours being until 11pm i go more often because i usually study in the afternoons. love this place.

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Riley Gruber
★★★☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

NOT dog friendly inside as previous reviews suggested.

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Brandon Garrity
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

My wife and I come here every week, our favorite coffee/date spot 💚

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Hannah santos
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Very adorable place, love the aesthetic and is very clean. An amazing place to study and recommend doing homework/work here. Most of the staff is really nice and polite, I kindly asked them to remake a smoothie that tasted off and the female cashier kindly did. While the other male coworker had an annoyed side comment of “wow..making it new with the same exact ingredients.”…I get the annoyance, but commentary like that right in front of me, is unnecessary. Overall Enjoyed my time here.

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Brian Monroe
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Lovely atmosphere, delicious pastries, pleasant service! The real draw to this spot is the aesthetic and the quality café accoutrement. I wish there were more places like this!

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Annah Horst
★★☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Coffee was too hot to drink, even after waiting 20 minutes. Taste was really poor, tasted like water and paper.

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Brendan Coyne
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great location, great atmosphere, awesome customer service. The manager and employees are super nice and welcoming. I feel like I could eat and study in here peacefully without feeling like I am getting edged out of my seat by any workers. They've got comfortable chairs do, major plus. The lighting in the shop is also perfect--there are some areas that are dimly lit for when I wanna be emo, while some other areas have sunlight for when I want to be a normal person. All around a great place.

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Karie Fraley
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

One of the few coffee shops in Long Beach that serves coffee in a real cup, just ask the barista to have it in a mug when you order. Thank you!

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Nicole Embry
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

I tried the Lemonade , bagel and an apricot tart. Everything tasted great and the service was lovely. I'll definitely be back.

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G Mart
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

One of the most unique and delicious coffee shops in Long Beach. Maybe anywhere? It’s an experience. You have to check it out yourself. If you like dessert coffee the heath bar coffee is one of my favorites. It’s like you step inside a coffee shop on the game animal crossing, almost therapeutic. Highly recommend as a place to study/work.