La 'Croque

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cute independent shop with great sandwiches. I saw this place a few weeks ago while walking around the neighborhood and was curious. Saw the great reviews and knew I had to try them. The hubby and I decided to get some sandwiches there to take to the beach one day. We got the California vegetarian, which was huge--we decided to split it. At $10, it's a bargain! Fresh flavorful ingredients served with a smile. Definitely looking forward to trying more of their stuff.

Solid place for a quick sandwich! I like that the menu doesn't have too many options to choose from. I tried the 'Croque Monsieur this visit and it was solid - like a ham and cheese toastie/grilled ham and cheese sandwich. There are also some pastries, sides, and snacks (like chocolate, popcorn, and chips) available for purchase. Limited seating indoors, but if the weather is good, why not take your sandwich and snacks over to a nearby park or beach? That's what I would do!

Unusually delicious sandwiches, fast & friendly service and a cute interior. This place is quintessential eastside Long Beach: no parking, limited hours, yet super high quality and well worth the effort. Got the California Vegetarian today and they asked me if I wanted hummus instead of avocado because they weren't happy with the produce they got in the morning - it was so good! I recommend this place to everyone, assuming you can fit into their tight weekend schedule. The pasta salad simply does not miss.

First time here and it's a nice little place to stop. Lots of delicious looking pastries and sandwiches behind the glass on the counter. The guy who helped me was super chill!I was immediately drawn to the FRENCH STYLE FICELLE. It looked good but it was a bit underwhelming. The prosciutto was a bit dry but the orange marmalade was a nice touch to balance it out. Also, the bread was a bit dense. I would try someone else next time. I loved the ESPRESSO COOKIE. It was not overly sweet a perfectly mellow cookie. Also pretty big! A nice little treat if you have the chance to stop by.

Lovely lovely people! From start to finish. It's a tiny tiny spot but with amazing tasty food and great ingredients. The young man made me the best non flavored latte I've ever had :) and both our sandwiches were great!

Stopped in for the yummy sandwiches, we've been seeing on-line. Everyone was super satisfied. The Croque Monsieur was delicious. My husband enjoyed the Capretzel and the flavors in the French Style Ficellewere so good. The Ficelle is on the small side for a big eater. We added a Guava Turnover and Chocolate Espresso Cookie from the baked goods and they were devoured!!!

Soft opening! Apparently the owner and her late husband had a bakery, with the husband as a baker. From my friends who used to live in LB, they were a staple and very community based. As I walked in and when others came through, many greeted her with such familiarity. I absolutely love that. It's a very small shop, you're there to take it to go. Among the sandwiches in the bar there are delectable pastries and the menu touts hot sandwiches as well! The person at the front was delightfully kind and really bubbly. The owner was equally nice as well!I don't remember the names of the sandwiches I got but I got the one with Brie and prosciutto with some sweet marmalade on it. This combo isn't new but she put it on a very skinny baguette of cranberries and nuts which was amazing. 10/10Alaskan? It's lox on a bagel. Can't go wrong. Bagel was a little stale but I think it was the end of the day and it was the soft opening. 8.5/10Pretzel bread thing: don't let looks deceive you. This was the most flavorful. The goat cheese (I think) and the tomatoes? I don't know it was amazing even though it looked basic. Eat it right away though because it got a little soggy because I ate it late. 9/10My friend got the Waldorf chicken salad sandwich h and I got a bite and that was amazing. 10/10. I can't wait to come back again!

This place reminds me of a cute cafe in Atwater Village - which I loooove! I'm so happy spots like this are continuing to pop up in LB. I ordered the veggie sandwich, turkey waldorf, and ficelle for me and my friends ans we all devoured every last bite. Each sandwich had a unique taste and texture that could easily be ordered again. The ficelle was ready to go while the veggie and turkey Waldorf were made fresh which took about 5 min. All worth it!

Amaaaaaazing! I got the California Vegan and it was THE best veggie sammie of my life. My husband got the pastrami sandwich and said it was delish. We can't wait to go back, sammies definitely made with love! Service was great, it's a small hidden gem with the coziest vibes

Food: Turkey Waldorf was really packed and I loved it in the croissant. The entree salad got better the more you ate it because there was a lot of very flavorful toppings paired with arugula so it was a really good pair. I tried the triple chocolate cookie and the man helping me choose my order said they're baked fresh!!! Loved it 5/5! The service was great they were loads of help with looking at the menu and picking options! They felt like locals you would meet at the farmers market or around town very nice people :) Ambiance: fresh flowers at each of the small tables and plants around the space.