Ubuntu Café

$$ • Cafe, Pet Friendly, Gluten-Free

Hours:
335 Nieto Ave, Long Beach
(562) 498-2021

About Ubuntu Café

Ubuntu Café is a charming, laid-back neighborhood spot that offers a welcoming atmosphere, outdoor seating, and a variety of tasty food and drinks. The café is situated in a small complex next to a lagoon and park, with ample parking making it easy to visit. Its open design with high ceilings, natural light, and outdoor patios creates a relaxed and enjoyable environment, perfect for hanging out with friends, family, or enjoying some solo time. The ambiance is enhanced by live music during dinner, adding a pleasant touch to the experience.

The staff at Ubuntu Café is friendly, courteous, and attentive, providing quick service and making guests feel welcomed. The menu includes a brunch menu, happy hour specials, and dinner options, with a focus on well-prepared, flavorful dishes. Notable items include the French Toast Latte, which has a good coffee-to-sweetener balance, and the Great American Cheeseburger from the Sunset Hour menu, which tastes as expected. The fries served with the burger are shoe string topped with shredded cheese, adding a tasty side option.

Many visitors praise the bakery items and made-to-order meals. The ham and cheese croissant and spinach artichoke danish are described as exceptional, with flaky, buttery textures and flavorful fillings. The mushroom quiche stands out as a highlight, noted for its moist, flaky crust and perfectly seasoned, rich filling that sets a high standard for quiche. Overall, Ubuntu Café stands out as a great place to enjoy delicious food, good service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for both casual visits and special events.

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Ubuntu Café Reviews

4.5
307 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
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Food
4.6
Atmosphere
4.8
Service
4.7

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We just ate at the San Juan Capistrano restaurant and it was amazing. Staff is warm friendly and the food was on point! We came for dinner and my steak was done perfectly. My husband had the Bronzino cooked to perfection. I highly recommend!

Classist owners complaining about “smelly homeless” near their new location. Why would you open a new location and complain about the neighborhood????? I’d gladly sit with an unhoused person, rather than drop another penny into your cash drawer.
Your food has gone way down hill since you opened in 2020. Cutting corners kills restaurants. This one has one foot in the grave.
Go back to your roots. Embody the meaning of Ubuntu. Maybe you’ve forgotten the definition?

Ubuntu...read full review

Great ambiance and food is absolutely delish

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Hours

Monday 7AM - 3PM
Tuesday 7AM - 9PM
Wednesday 7AM - 9PM
Thursday 7AM - 9PM
Friday 7AM - 9PM
Saturday 7AM - 9PM
Sunday 7AM - 3PM
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