Hot Java

Lovely place. Lovely staff. Awesome coffee. Best prices. Yummy food. Open late!

Excellent baristas and groovy vibe. The vanilla latte was the right amount of bitter for my preference.

I think this is my new favorite coffee hangout! There was a bit of a line, but it was clear why after a little bit. The place supports the LGBTQ* community, which is always important to me. And their skinny mocha Java Blast definitely didn't TASTE skinny at all! Friendly staff, cool vibe... will definitely be coming back with friends!

Chill vibe, good coffee, friendly staff. Didn't eat anything, so theres no rating for the food.

Mexican Mocha was delicious 😋

Hot Java is the best coffee shop around this part of LB, hands down. I've tried them all and I recommend HJ to everyone.

That said, I have a wishlist for the place.

* Most of the tables are large. It's hard to find somewhere to sit in private during peak hours.
* Please put out a self service water dispenser.

One of the best hot chocolate places i been to. U can find any hot drinks here which are all very yummie! I like the coffe,hot chocolate,the mango frapp and so many other i tried are delicious.. another thing that i like is the sweet treats...they are oh soooo good!! I always take a few home with me. My favorite is the danish! They also have alot of seating if you wana chill and use the wifi! Very comfortable seating. Yes theres a restroom! Also the workers are always so polite and always have knowledge of wat to suggest. Yes this place is a go to! 👍

UPDATED 2022:
Big turn around at this location. Everything is cleaner and the staff now is excellent (beyond excellent). Went from zero to hero. Love this place now, love the staff there. Bravo.

thanks for the attention. I have updated my rating to a well deserved 5-stars.

Old Review (no longer relevant):

I generally like a couple of their drinks but it's a mounting set of observations that make this place earn a lower rating today.
1. At least the last 4x i have been there i haven't ordered any pastry because there is always flies or nats crawling and landing all over the food. Pastries with bugs all over doesn't do for me.
2. The outdoor seating is not cleaned very well and the areas where the seating is definitely isn't cleaned very well. Also the seating they have is a little janky, like the table shaking all the time. Basically just very cheap furniture.
3. They have the most archaic credit card system. Literally every time you need to put your credit card in the employee has to sit and hold it so it doesn't move around. Not very sanitary when we're all trying to not touch the same things during Covid. 4. Customer service should be re-evaluated. I literally walked in two minutes before they closed, while customers were still getting drinks, and I was told "sorry we're closed" as I pointed out the time and showed the time to the female barista, she said, "oh, we just shut everything down". The comedy of the whole situation was then she proceeded to give the other customers there two drinks. Just pure laziness from the employee.
It's unfortunate, I live in the area I had started to go to this place more and more. There are other options but I'll keep trying them and give updates but some things could be reviewed and perhaps even made better. I'm rooting for you Hot Java.
This picture is of me leaving at 5:59 p.m. a minute before they close and two customers who just got their drinks walking out. Management and ownership should review. Pure silliness.

A welcoming, friendly atmosphere at Hot Java. Friendly staff, excellent coffee. We had breakfast burrito and muffin, both delicious. This is how I like a coffee shop to feel. Highly recommended!

Very friendly staff, this guy w the blond red beard was great and so was this lady at the register! It was my first time here and they were very welcoming!

I had a much needed great cappuccino from this little coffee place.

Love this little gem in LB! I was looking for a quiet spot to study that had accessible parking, and this spot was it! I have been here a few times before however, it's been a few years and I must say the environment is just as I remembered it to be; quiet, welcoming, and cozy. I ordered the soy chorizo breakfast burrito with an oat milk latte, and both were savoring. The best part about it was the service and the fact that it is so LGBTQ+ friendly. Thank you Hot Java staff for providing a welcoming study environment.

When I'm visiting the US, I come by here many mornings, grab a unique beverage, then catch some rays at the park. It's great!

Stopped by for a little down time and a cup of Joe and was seriously pleased with how delicious my latte was! Deep, rich flavor. Perfect amount of foam - just right. Nice atmosphere too. I highly recommend.

Great staff, delish coffee. They had an open mic session during the afternoon which is a little unusual but still a good place to chill.

Spicy mocha had a hint of heat, was quite good. Very comfortable seating area

I love our local coffee shop. They are always friendly and helpful. This coffee shop has a great vibe and delicious coffee. They have great breakfast burritos, lots of places to sit, a fireplace, local art hung on the walls that you can purchase, and they even hold events. Open late and on some holidays, too. Must go!

They don't usually put your sweetener in your coffee so I grabbed sweetener. From the kiosk and gave it to the barista to put in my coffee my large fore shot espresso Latte. When I tasted it I albob sparfed he did not put the sugar and I was very upset because I specifically gave him the packets to puthen

One of the best vanilla oat milk lattes I’ve ever had! Avocado toast was also delish. I love the indoor/outdoor atmosphere for warm weather days and the cozy fireplace for cool weather. Perfect location to get some coffee as a jumping off point to a walk to the beach, the park, down Broadway or Ocean.

Absolutely love this cafe. It has very cozy vibes, good cafe, and delicious pastries. The seating is surprisingly comfortable as well. Will probably become a regular here.

One of my favorites local coffee places in Long Beach. Everytime I come here the staff is so friendly and engaging. They also have an amazing tasting light roast that does change throughout the months. Everytime I'm in the area, I always grab a cup. I highly recommend this coffee shop!