Recreational Coffee - Long Beach's Coffee Shop
Where specialty coffee meets in-house roasting. Featured in the LA Times two years running, Recreational Coffee serves freshly roasted beans, craft lattes, and light bites in downtown Long Beach. Visit our café or order beans online.
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About Recreational Coffee
Recreational Coffee is Long Beach's premier coffee roastery and café, serving specialty drinks and fresh-roasted beans since 2015. Located in downtown Long Beach at 237 Long Beach Blvd, we're both a welcoming neighborhood coffee shop and a dedicated small-batch coffee roaster.
We roast all our coffee beans in-house using sustainably sourced, specialty-grade beans. Every espresso, latte, and pour-over you enjoy in our café is made with beans we roast ourselves, ensuring maximum freshness and quality. Our Therapy Blend house espresso and rotating single-origin offerings showcase our commitment to craft roasting.
Whether you're stopping by for a quick cortado, working remotely with a slow pour over, ordering beans online, or filling up a 64-oz iced coffee growler for the week, you'll experience coffee roasted with care in Long Beach. We also offer plant-based milk options, organic dairy, and vegan-friendly treats.
Our work has been recognized by the LA Times, OC Weekly, LB Post, and we've competed in America's Best Espresso Competition and the Good Food Awards.
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What Customers Say
My wife and I visited while on vacation from Massachusetts, where we own a groovy coffee shop of our own. We know great espresso, great food, and great service—and this place truly has all three. On top of that, it has a relaxed, chill vibe with plenty of seating. Easily a five-star experience.
James Pressman
Sun, Jan 4, 2026
Vey nice lady at the cashier and very good coffee too
Alexander Batishchev
Mon, Dec 29, 2025
Amazing coffee, accompanied by a chill atmosphere, and supported with a wonderful staff! Highly recommend 💯☕️
Coral
Sun, Dec 21, 2025
Loved it!!!! Got turned away at another coffee shop nearby by some woman with attitude. So I went here instead, was the most pleasant experience. Had a great coffee, will come back again.
Serena S
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
I'm a coffee snob from Seattle and by far the espresso here is the best in Long Beach. Even the decaf is stellar. The staff is incredibly sweet and they always host fun art community events like poetry jams and zine fests! Only complaint is they always have the AC blasted. Aside from that, 5 stars ❤️
Tony
Wed, Nov 5, 2025
Great environment and service. The quick coffee was also super tasty. However the value on the breakfast sandwich was not great. It's over $10 for a bacon egg and cheese sandwich, and the egg was very small. If the bacon weren't sticking out of the sides, you wouldn't even see any substantive ingredients between the buns.
Garrett Gagnon
Fri, Oct 31, 2025
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We offer a wide variety of coffee options including our signature Slow Coffee (Pour Over), Americano, Choco Cappuccino, Quick Coffee, and specialty drinks like the Sonoratown Horchata Latte. We also have convenient bulk options like our 64 oz Iced Coffee Growler and 96 oz Coffee Biggie for groups or events.
Yes! Our tea & matcha menu includes a delicious Matcha Latte made with high-quality matcha powder. It's a popular choice for customers looking for a smooth, earthy alternative to espresso drinks.
Absolutely! We offer online ordering for your convenience so you can have your favorite coffee and espresso drinks ready when you arrive. Simply visit our website or give us a call at (562) 436-4954 to place your order ahead.
At Recreational Coffee, we use the Fellow Pour Over Kettle to craft our Slow Coffee with precision temperature control and a meticulous brewing process. This attention to detail brings out the unique flavor profiles of each bean, giving you a coffee experience that stands apart from typical drip coffee.
Yes, we proudly serve Long Beach, CA and the surrounding neighborhoods. Whether you're in downtown, Belmont Shore, or nearby areas, stop by our coffee shop for expertly crafted drinks and a welcoming atmosphere.
Our espresso drinks menu includes classic options like Lattes and Americanos, plus specialty creations like our Choco Cappuccino and the fan-favorite Sonoratown Horchata Latte. Each drink is crafted with care using quality espresso.
Definitely! Our Coffee Biggie (96 oz) and Iced Coffee Growler (64 oz) are perfect for office meetings, parties, or any gathering. Call us at (562) 436-4954 to place a bulk order and we'll have it ready for pickup.
With a 4.6-star rating from nearly 680 reviews, our customers love our commitment to quality coffee, friendly service, and unique drink offerings like the Sonoratown Horchata Latte. We've also been recognized by the LA Times (Top 10 Pumpkin Lattes, back to back in 2024 & 2025), competed in America's Best Espresso Competition, and been named an essential Long Beach coffee shop by Longbeachize. We take pride in being a go-to coffee shop for the Long Beach community.