Grounds Bakery Cafe: Best Bagels, Bakeries, and Sandwiches in Long Beach, CA

Kind of unbelievable that I am ranking this 5/5 as I've never once stepped foot into the physical store but based on the sandwich I had that was through catering at work, I'm doing it. FOOD // I had a TURKEY AVOCADO SANDWICH with PEPPERJACK cheese and it was wildly good for a basic sandwich? We had sandwiches catered for work lunch and I had low expectations. I said out loud "why is this sandwich so good?!" at least 3 times. That's it. That's the review. I never write reviews based on something so small but I think about it weekly. I am making it a mission to get to the bakery itself because all the other reviews are great!

These bagels are the best in the world. Plus amazing service. I'm so lucky to live right by this bakery

The food is amazing. I always get their breakfast and include a pastry. They cater to your needs and the food is always fresh and made to order. The only negative is that when they are busy it might take a little bit to get your food but it's always fresh when it comes to you. The restaurant is always clean and the tables are always wiped down

This cozy cafe offers an amazing array of sandwiches. The food arrived promptly after ordering at the counter. I especially liked my perfectly spiced Chai Latte. Kudos!

If I could I would rate this even higher as the staff are very welcoming, also the food i would recommend to try their cheese bagel as i very well enjoyed the exquisite adventure it made my taste buds experience. Another great part is the time it takes for your food to be ready, even with a short time you can just tell by the smell that your food is fresh and amazing. Would come back and bring more people.

Food was amazing, the wait time was quick, people were nice and the overall establishment is very nice. 10/10 would recommend their cheese bagel

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen was invited to lunch with a friend. This was my first experience here. The place was quite large on the inside! The fresh breads, daniah, gingerbread people, and muffins were all beautifully displayed - and tempting. Today, I chose the gingerbread and was delightfully surprised by its perfection. To find there are soups, pizzas, salads, and more to be enjoyed may just make this a new favorite stop! The end.

Quick Morning Stop Before the Airport We stopped by Grounds Bakery Cafe for a quick coffee on our way to the airport, and it turned out to be a great decision. Even though we didn't have time to try the baked goods, the assortment they had on display looked amazing, and I'm definitely planning to come back for that. Coffee and Customization We ordered a Hazelnut Latte and a Mocha, and both drinks were solid choices for a quick caffeine fix. One thing I really liked was the option to adjust the sweetness, which isn't always available at coffee shops. It made the drinks more customized to our liking, which was a nice touch. Service and Atmosphere Despite being pretty busy when we arrived, the service was quick and efficient. The café has a lively vibe, and it's clearly a popular spot in the morning. Even with the crowd, it didn't take long to get our drinks, which was great since we were in a hurry. Final Thoughts While we didn't get a chance to try the baked goods this time, the coffee and the quick service made Grounds Bakery Cafe a perfect stop. Looking forward to coming back and exploring more of what they offer!

First time trying Grounds Cafe and it did not disappoint. My fiancé and his gym buddies tried this place earlier in the week and he brought me a grilled chicken club sandwich and some desserts from this restaurant and it did not disappoint. The grilled chicken club was made to perfection, good ratio of meat, bacon, cheese, and not too much lettuce. The banana cream pudding was delicious and fairly priced. The tiramisu was delectable and light, you can really taste the flavor of the soaked coffee in the lady fingers. During this visit we shared a chocolate chip bagel with strawberry cream cheese spread, a chocolate chip muffin, and a blended cookie coffee freeze. The bagel was perfect, it was light and airy and not dense like other bagels, and complemented well with the strawberry cream cheese. The muffin was also delicious and not heavy. We were so full we did not finish everything we ordered and took the remaining chocolate croissant, tiramisu, banana pudding, and yogurt parfait home. Service was great, April our server made sure that our order was correct and she packaged the pastries that we wanted to enjoy at home. We also spoke to a regular customer, Maureen and she highly recommended this cafe.