The Library Coffee House

Good cup of coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I travel around the country checking out coffee spots and was really looking forward to my visit at The Library in Long Beach, and woke up at 5:30am to assure I got there shortly after they opened. Initially this place has the looks and feel of a great coffee culture spot, that is, until you see the digital billboard menus with like a million food and drink items listed. Although put off by the tacky menus, I was determined to like this place. I ordered a large cappuccino and an egg and cheese english muffin for dine in. I got nestled at a table near the window while I waited for my order. Order came up quick. My cappuccino was in a to-go cup. This is a huge pet peeve of mine: cafes who have actual mugs not using them for sit in service. I should not have to request a mug if I’ve made it clear I am dining in. I sighed to myself and took my order to my table to enjoy. The cappucino was horrible! Watered down and scalding, scalding hot. The egg and cheese sandwich looked unappealing, but it tasted good. What a disappointment. I gobbled down my sandwich and threw out the cappucino so I could hop the bus to go to a nearby coffee spot that I know is good. Three things The Library needs to do to be worth a visit: streamline the menu (get rid of 75% of the food stuff); dump the tacky digital menus; and focus on learning to make quality coffee drinks. The service was meh.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Best coffee shop in Downtown Long Beach hands down!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

So cozyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Super cool place! So cozy, free internet and water! My latte tasted really good! It is a little pricey though!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Good coffee! Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Study vibe and coffee

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such a wonderful coffee joint. Not only is the coffee tasty and the food (breakfast croissants are TASTY) great, but they couldn't be more welcoming to patrons looking to stay and work for awhile. I have never seen a more concerted effort to get power strips and extension cords run to every seating area they could. Even at late hours of the night, when I'm passing by it's always busy! Long Beach loves the Library.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good coffee good vibe

Mustiest coffee shop in the country, but one of the few that stays open until 11.

Delicious coffee

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve never written a review before, but I just had to because the owner is absolutely wonderful! He personally delivered our order and even gave us a free dessert because it was our first visit. We’ll definitely be coming here from now on!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very boho, relaxed kind of reminded me of the seventies, and surprisingly comfortable. There were lots of seats and tables, but you could still hear your coffee companions. conversation and the food and coffee was affordable. Nice mix of ages, young people on tablets,, older people engaged in conversatio, and single people reading or scrolling. Good place to meet friends or just to be around humanity to enjoy people watching.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

This was a super cool and cute spot! Loved the service, atmosphere, coffee and pastries! The staff was so nice and patient with new customers!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The coffee here was great. There is a little gift shop and a few arcade games. The only issue is their indoor seating area is closed off and there are no tables inside or out. I was really hoping to sit and enjoy the vibe, because the interior was cool and the baristas were very nice. I will go again when I’m back to visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5