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East Village Cafe

Cafe Coffee shop

Small, venerable coffeehouse for caffeinated drinks & smoothies, plus sandwiches & baked goods. People often mention good, staff, time, coffee, service, drink, rude, customer, restroom,


Address

443 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States

Website

www.evclb.com

Contact

+1 562-253-0044

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (242 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 7 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (10) staff (9) time (9) coffee (8) service (7) drink (6) rude (6) customer (6) restroom (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Chris .. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little hole in the wall coffee shop. They have an extensive food menu for you to chose from. I myself, ordered their Latin spiced latte, and it was delicious. It had a nice creamy texture, like actual chocolate milk. Overall I enjoyed my drink and would definitely come back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Katerina T. 2 years ago on Google
    Baristas are very rude and unfriendly. I've been here multiple times, I usually come for the vegan blueberry muffins(delicious), but the staff always makes me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. And the coffee is just okay and the smoothies are just ice blended with sugary fruit syrup and they charge $9 for it, shameful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sasha S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the first review I’ve ever left but I figured it’s a responsibility at this point. Came here on a Saturday and found the servers to be incredibly rude. Then they told us there are no bathrooms, have to go to the taco shop across the street. Then we sit down outside (makeshift deck)and there’s a hole hidden at the side of the table that my mom steps in and falls and hits her mouth—she’s 60 years old, not young anymore. When they brought out the food everything was packaged to go and there was sooo much plastic—3 containers for one person’s order! They didn’t give us utensils; had to wait ten minutes and request twice. Note that they were not particularly busy this day. The food was fine, not bad but not great. I liked the selection of vegan food and loose leaf tea. All in all I would say that restaurants are for food but they’re for service too. Take your patronage elsewhere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos E. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool little coffee shop conveniently close to my place. I've had a great smoked salmon bagel sandwich here but usually my go to is a banana blueberry acai bowl which is always yummy!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A L. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute little spot. Food was good and huge. Coffee was unfortunately far too hot to drink until much later, but the foam was the thickest I've ever seen! Another patron came in while we were eating and asked them to not make the coffee so hot; he had been in the day before and said it was much too hot. This may be something the proprietor wants to look in to. Would give 5 stars if I didn't burn my tongue.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jordyn B. 5 months ago on Google
    Very cute! Smoothies are amazing! Not far from my hotel
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 carly c. 1 year ago on Google
    Not raving about this spot. I think the food options are average- prices are *eh at best. Chai slaps, really rich and good. Staff is mediocre. Seating outside is nice, but smells like urine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea B. 5 months ago on Google
    I loved this place and the food and drinks were excellent! Hopefully I can come back again! WiFi was really good and I was able to work from there! Service is extraordinary!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Amanda E. 7 months ago on Google
    Party of 1 - Total before tip $19.17 I will preface this that though the food was good, I would not go back to this cafe. Walked in & a couple was still figuring out what they wanted, I made eye contact with the front girl and said Good Morning and she said I'm helping them.i told her I said good morning, she said nothing, OK. Didn't look like she was helping them from behind the register and them looking in the fridges... I'm looking at the menu, couple order, go outside. My first time here, waiting, waiting, girl 2 says we'll be right with you. More waiting. Girl 1 says it's going to be a while longer before I can help you but you can use the kiosk, in that moment customer service that already went from a 3 goes to 0. Asked about food menu which was behind me and ordered on kiosk, still left tip of $2.83 to round out my total to $22. Really wanted to leave $0. 2 items ordered: California burrito + avocado $11.27 Iced Mocha Latte $5.75 Burrito was delicious, seasoned really well, huge. Potatoes only on the bottom but yummy. Hot, fresh. Latte: tasted weird and herbal at first mellowed out once the ice melted but I've had better. It was ok. No restroom from what I saw. Cute place, layout is weird not obvious where napking, utensils were. Parking, it's long Beach parking sucks. Side note as I sat there and ate 3 solo people came in after I had ordered and one group of 3 and girl 1 helped all of them. Made me feel singled out, though I wouldn't use the word discriminate, idk weird experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna F. 5 months ago on Google
    Very tasty breakfast burrito! I was a little skeptical about beans on mine but it was really tasty and gave it great flavor. I also got a lavender latte which was very tasty. Service was 4/5 cuz we asked for to go and got our food on dine in plates. But that was fine anyway. Dog friendly. They have a little water station for quick drinks as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jio L. 1 year ago on Google
    When I asked if burrito was going to take a while after waiting for 15 mins at 8am, I was told "I recommend not coming here next time if you are in a rush thanks" I mean, to not be in a rush at 8am on Thursday you must be jobless? Anyway, burrito was mediocre $15, won't go back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Airmett 1 year ago on Google
    I am rating based off of their customer service. I came in at about 10am on February 20th for a bacon avocado toast order placed online. The cashier said it would be a few minutes. Ten minutes passed so I checked in again to see the wait time. The lady acted annoyed that I was asking and then said 20 to 30 minutes. That seemed long for a bacon avocado toast, but she said they were very backed up so it made sense. So to verify the wait I asked if I should come back between 10:40 and 10:50. Again, she seemed annoyed that I was checking. She walked back into the kitchen and then came back to say they can’t make the order because they were out of avocado. I was disappointed that I wasn’t told that from the beginning. The place didn’t seem that busy but the whole time she just seemed really annoyed with me. Maybe she’s had a bad experience with customers checking the wait time before and so I can completely understand her as well. Still, overall, it was a bad experience and I don’t feel I would come here again.

  • 1/5 Y N. 1 year ago on Google
    I used to like this place. I work very close to this cafe. On my way to work will grab a drink and something to eat. There were time I would get staff that probably dint like me because I might not fit the vibe of the cafe. I always got what I ordered. Today 12/2/22 I stop by got a water and wanted a hot drink, is cold outside. There was no one and there was a girl sitting in the table I know she worked there because I seen her before. There were no customers at all. She ignored me and continue texting did not want to help me. I put the water back and walked out. I’m not going back. Money is green and all it matters if I have the money to pay, she just looked at me and dint bother to say anything.

  • 2/5 Kerryann M. 1 year ago on Google
    The drinks are good ! But the food is a little off …. The cream cheese on my bagel smelled sour and I ended up throwing it out. The smell hit me once I went to bite it and my stomach automatically turned .

  • 5/5 Vinnie J. 8 months ago on Google
    The ambiance is soo chill. So many options for breakfast and brunch foods. Great gluten free options like acai bowls. The matcha bannana smothie was fire. Generous portions and the belgian waffle was so good i didnt even need syrup. I also recomend the sasage burrito it comes with super tasty homemade salsa. Friendly staff.

  • 1/5 Mark F. 8 months ago on Google
    Food was never something to write home about, but the approach to customer service took a nose dive after the pandemic. Standard/normal questions about wait time or something else begnin are now meet with eye rolls and a huff. There are several options within walking distance that are the same price point, but with better coffee and better service.

  • 1/5 Erin L. 7 months ago on Google
    There is one staff member (blonde woman) who is incredibly rude. Because of how unfriendly she is, I won’t come in anymore. No food or coffee is good enough to deal with such horrible service. I know it’s hard to find staff right now but she really needs to be fired.

  • 3/5 Mohammad محمد A. 1 year ago on Google
    Coffee was good. The paper cup and the blocked seats in the back bring back some bad memories. I'd get coffee to go again but the atmosphere vibe was a letdown. They have a cute patio though so that might make up for it.

  • 2/5 Michael W. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my third time here. The first two times were better. Not noteworthy enough for a review, but it was convenient, and the person behind the counter was much nicer the other times. Today both people working were rude to several customers. Then, one lady, who was a paying customer asked really politely to use the restroom and clearly stated it was an emergency. The employee enjoyed (you could see it on her face and hear it in her voice), literally enjoyed telling this poor woman that she 'wasn't allowed' to let her use the staff restroom. It was gross - pure trash. Fine, you don't want to have a restroom for paying customers - which indicates you don't care about your customers. However when a paying customer is having an emergency and asks like that, you should 1. Have the intelligence and independent thought process to let them use the staff restroom, and 2. Be a decent human being. I'm so sure *not allowed*. I was grossed out by their treatment of this lady and overall demeanor as well as how they stocked food in an unsanitary way when it came for delivery. The food is just okay but I won't be back with that kind of poor service. I recommend going somewhere else where the vibe is happier and the staff are more customer oriented (and humane).

  • 5/5 Alisha C. 1 year ago on Google
    Truly the kindest barista and a great latte, I left with a smile on my face. I don’t write reviews often, but felt the need to share!

  • 5/5 James B. 1 year ago on Google
    Tuna Wrap with the addition of crispy onions, excellent. I’ve previously had breakfast here, and again wasn’t disappointed. Friendly atmosphere. I’ll be returning and would happily recommend.

  • 5/5 Sam O. 6 years ago on Google
    Almost gave 4 stars because no restroom and the food is a little pricey but the atmosphere is incredible, the barista and kitchen staff we talked to were hilarious and both the jalapeño bagel and breakfast tacos we had were incredible.

  • 5/5 Madison S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is so cute and friendly. The banana chai drink with oatmilk is so calming and the croissants are so fluffy! I highly recommend for breakfast

  • 5/5 a-ren 1 year ago on Google
    the vibe is so good, very comfortable and welcoming, and the music was perfect. the server was so sweet and helpful and even though she was the only one working drinks and food t didn’t take too long to come out. the drink was DELICIOUS. amazing cafe experience

  • 2/5 Jenee G. 2 years ago on Google
    I’ve come a couple times and the espresso is really burnt. I really want to like it but I’m disappointed with the latte I end up with. Place is cute and I haven’t tried their food.

  • 3/5 Jason R. 2 years ago on Google
    Well I wish I could give a better review, but there is an employee there that is unfortunately very rude. This was the 3rd time she was rude and literally walked away from me while I was ordering. Not sure if hospitality is in her wheel house.

  • 5/5 Cathy G. 2 years ago on Google
    Recently stopped by this cute shop! While I’m not a big coffee person, they had a great selection of teas and their matcha was delicious! Everyone is super nice and are happy to give you advice if you don’t know what to get. I found them through Instagram and their posts always make me drool. Will be stopping by more often.

  • 5/5 Stephanie K. 2 years ago on Google
    I got the avocado 🥑 toast with bacon 🥓 and scrambled egg 🍳 It was delicious, filling, and the bacon was SO crispy! I would absolutely go back. Employees were very friendly. Great spot!


Call +1 562-253-0044 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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