The Small Cafe - Long Beach

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The Small Cafe

The Small Cafe
4.2 / 5 (1987 reviews)

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Welcome to The Small Cafe, a charming American restaurant located in Long Beach, CA, where comfort food meets a cozy atmosphere. With an average rating of 4.2 stars, it's a favorite among locals and visitors alike. We're open daily from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, making it the perfect spot for breakfast or lunch. Whether you're enjoying a meal for two or hosting a larger gathering, we recommend calling ahead to reserve your table at (562) 434-0226. Can’t make it in? Satisfy your cravings with convenient delivery options through Uber Eats or DoorDash. We proudly offer vegetarian options to cater to diverse tastes. Ready to indulge? If you're curious about exploring new flavors, don’t miss out on Michael's on Naples and Kihon. We value your feedback—share your experience with us and leave a review!.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Andreas

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★ 4.2 / 5 from 1987 reviews

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You don’t often find a gem like this in Long Beach. Belmont Shore offers a wide range of dining options, but this incredible little café stands out. It’s small, but definitely worth it. They’ve crafted a delicious dish that I wouldn’t quite call a hash—it’s pure beef without the peppers and onions that sometimes overpower the flavor—served over perfectly cooked hash browns. The coffee is good too. Service can be a bi... View all feedback.

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I wasn't impressed with The Small Cafe. Despite only six tables being occupied, I waited half an hour for breakfast. The eggs and hash browns were barely warm, and the kitchen specialty arrived cold. The French toast came five minutes after the rest of the meal; it was warm but slightly undercooked. Most of the dishes seemed off. I’m usually easygoing, but this experience was a letdown. Hopefully, improvements will b... View all feedback.

jessica-327
18.08.2023

It was our first time at this cafe. The cafe was under staffed today and full of people. But we decided to wait anyway. Understandably we knew that it was a going to be a while. We waited about 40min until we got a table for 2. We were of course greeted and right away ordered our drinks. We patiently waited and eventually had our food ordered and just took in the ambience and vibe. I could see the servers were very attentive to other costumers and the hostess was pitching in cleaning and setting tables. I could see the team effort. Our table had a little basket with creamers and sugars and Crayons! The 'table cloth ' was actually a large white piece of paper, so I took the opportunity to doodle while we waited for our food. Eventually we got our food, and it looked great. The portions were large and perfect, and the taste was even better. It made the waiting worth it. I 'll definitely come back.

megan-183
18.08.2023

Decent prices, good food, very friendly staff, strong coffee, and very welcoming. I originally walked in to order a coffee to go but ended up having breakfast there because the place was so welcoming (nice decor) and the staff was so friendly (I saw them laughing and talking to their regulars). They also had the news on and my waitress frequently asked if I needed anything else. I ordered loaded hash browns (see pic) and they were delicious. It tasted home cooked, and the coffee was nice and strong. I'll definitely be coming back.

paul-3015
18.08.2023

Mostly want to keep this place secret. It is the coolest little cafe in Long Beach. Wonderful service and really good food. Fun location. I often get a breakfast that is plated so perfectly it makes me exclaim. The food is high quality and delicious and the value is great. Please don't tell anyone...sshh.

andreas-eddie-gerogi
05.08.2025

Great place for brunch and breakfast. Delicious sandwiches, very friendly service. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $10–20 Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash

brian-boatman
05.08.2025

Great food, great drinks and wonderful staff. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $10–20 Recommended dishes: Farmers Omelet, Hash Browns, Eggs Benedict Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free of charge parking lot, Free of charge street parking

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