Steel Cup Café - Long Beach, California

Rodrigo ?.

I stopped by and got a matcha latte with whole milk. It was delicious and a great start to my late day.

The matcha was subtle green tea taste and the honey sweetener was perfect. Overall it was a solid hot drink for the day.

I’d definitely come back here again to try their other menu items.

Savvy F.

It hurts to spend more than $15 on a burrito but oh my goodness these burritos are delicious! Their Brunch Burrito is restaurant quality, dare I say, even better than a lot of restaurants that are known for their breakfast menu. Their house made chorizo is really impressive, like how many cafes do that in the area? I just love that this cafe serves more than just pastries and sandwiches, they have a great food selection and plenty of outlets. I don't mind that they serve their drinks in disposable cups, but it'd be nice to drink a latte out of a hot mug when dining in. I've only been here in the morning. Music isn't too loud, plenty of seating and outlets, nice staff, and there's a self serve cold water dispenser. Top quality products here for sure!

Jasmin H.

Very cozy hangout spot. I came for a quick breakfast. They also have great coffee!

Dins

Oh I could go on and on about how excellent the food is or how friendly the staff is but how can I explain it to where you can believe that I’m being sincere? For example, we’ve been going to the Steel Cup Cafe for several years and have had nearly every dish on their breakfast menu and we’ve never been disappointed. My favorites shift between the Avocado Toast and the Biscuits and Gravy (and an egg).

As a personal observation, their gravy is so good that it could probably be listed as a Schedule I Narcotic. Yes, it IS THAT GOOD.

The servers are an absolute delight and always greet me with a welcoming smile.

I do hope that the management and owners show their appreciation to the staff because they are one of the reasons why we keep coming back.

Robert C.

It was tasty, the other restaurants in the area were packed so we stopped on by for brunch. The burrito was solid, little pricey. The Banana bread French toast sticks were fire! Subtle & sweet with some syrup, I like that they were crunchy on the out side and semi Spongy/soft in the middle.
The atmosphere was nice, fit the cloudy day vibes when we visited. I like their ode to sustainable practices & a great vegan selection as well.

Katie R.

I absolutely love this location! I've only been a couple times, but I was never disappointed. While pricey, the food is delicious and well prepared. The drinks are yummy, and the ambiance is excellent. There are plenty of tables with outlets and free wifi. Service was amazing as well. I would highly recommend coming here if you want good coffee, food, or a nice place to study.

Sarai D.

My cappuccino seemed like a medium roast. Perfectly balanced (wished it had basic coffee art). The early bird burrito had super well seasoned sausage. I loved the spice on it. The tortilla was to large for such a small burrito. The eggs did not taste fresh and the onions in the pico de galló inside were very strong. I usually don’t mind onions.

The atmosphere seemed cold and uninviting. The color and decorations were dull. The employees didn’t seem happy. Wasn’t welcomed or thanked. It was just off. The building was actually cold inside and the music was only playing near the register.

Won’t be returning the Steel Cup Café 😕

Kenneth J.

Food: I ordered the Jasmine latte. It was delicious. They also have other great drinks and many options of freshly baked goods for which they are known for. There's a pizza place next door, so I enjoyed my slice. The barista did not mind.

Service: The barista was friendly, kind and gave me suggestions. The place was sort of busy but my drink was done within 5 minutes.

Final thought: cute cafe with plenty of insides seating and outside seating. The cafe features artwork from local artists. A great vibe to get some studying done. I will return again.